In this episode, Paul discusses 14 ways to NOT break the overeat-restrict cycle. These are some of the common and significant roadblocks his clients struggle with.  To book a one-hour personalised click here. (https://pauldermody.com/work-with-me/deep-dive-call/) For coaching inquiries, click here. (https://pauldermody.com/contact/) If you're a Coach, to be mentored by Paul click here.

Paul discusses a question he received on Ester weekend - "How do I not press the f**k it button this Easter?"  Waiting until Easter Sunday to ask this is like asking how to learn to swim today. You can receive cliches that help you stay afloat - mindful eating, don't restrict - but the fear of drowning remains. The risk is asking this same question every occasion for the rest of your life. This episode is about healing your relationship with food and some ideas on how to do it.  To book a...

Patterns of behaviour that once spared us embarrassment, shame or judgment might now be the source of our pain as adults. Secret eating once got us through a tough period and now it's the only way we cope. Intense restrcition offered us control and now it's the reason we overeat. We can ask ourselves "In what circumstance did this peculiar behaviour once make sense?" Then, gently, we can begin to coax ourselves towards better solutions here and now.

Most people rely on inner conflict to make eating choices. We want to shift organically into calm, controlled, self-assured decisions. So, let's talk about the audit. A behavioural audit. A period where the focus isn't as much on strict change as it is observation. What has worked? What hasn't? Who do you want to be on the journey? What is and isn't worth it? How do you develop confidence, self-awareness and control around eating?  Paul transitioned into the online space six years ago with...

These are four important ideas that so often go overlooked. It is normal to stop eating your favourite foods whilst still wanting more. When people say they're addicted to sugar, it is usually because certain foods have become their only "go-to" when stressed or sad. You cannot fix your relationship with food with more food rules There is only one effective strategy after overeating, and it's unspectacular: get back to eating normally. Paul transitioned into the online space six years ago...

There is a science to many eating behaviours, but there is also an art - and like art, it is subjective to each of us. Here are a few thoughts from my morning walk worth contemplating. Paul transitioned into the online space six years ago with over 6,000 hours of 1 to 1 Personal Training behind him. He specialises in helping you find calmness and joy in food, understand your core food values and how to apply it all to your life successfully. To book a one-hour personalised click here....

A simple question - what do I want to get from this experience?  Whether I'm eating for pleasure or nourishment, have overeaten or have not eaten at all, what growth, lessons, wisdom and perspective do I want to extract from this moment?  Paul transitioned into the online space six years ago with over 6,000 hours of 1 to 1 Personal Training behind him. He specialises in helping you find calmness and joy in food, understand your core food values and how to apply it all to your life...

In this episode, Paul goes through his history of binge eating - how it started, how he broke it and how he stayed out of it. Binge eating was, in part, because of an overvaluation of body shape which ironically made things worse and worse. Paul stopped dieting for a prolonged period, stopped focusing on being lean, practised unconditional permission to eat until it felt "normal", and then dieted again years later with the principles he now teaches his clients, getting some of the best...

I'm going to share with you what I have been sharing with my clients recently and all year round. I don't want to encourage food fear, but I also know some reminders are necessary. I'm confident this outlook will improve your outlook on eating.  You may be interested in checking out Paul's blog post on his website www.pauldermody.com/blog Paul transitioned into the online space six years ago with over 6,000 hours of 1 to 1 Personal Training behind him. He specialises in helping you find...

I recently spoke on a finance podcast and was asked where I got my investing knowledge. I don't have much. I have a huge interest in human behaviours and predictable tried and true patterns. Skills rely more on behaviours than they do information. In this episode, I talk about the main skills that are important when it comes to losing weight and keeping it all for life - skills that will probably be as true in 100 years as they are today. A calorie deficit seldom works when there is a...

Last week I told a client that it's impossible to lose weight and never feel hungry. So I decided to share a smattering of ideas I've found important and impactful. I've expanded on them a little - using examples in some cases - but the goal is to make them into memorable bite-sized nuggets to keep with you always

Barbara shares her story on losing 60lbs, why she wouldn't have been in a place to hear this message years ago and why the generally positive "you can do it too" tone can be more harmful than useful You may be interested in checking out Paul's blog post on his website www.pauldermody.com/blog Paul transitioned into the online space six years ago with over 6,000 hours of 1 to 1 Personal Training behind him. He specialises in helping you find calmness and joy in food, understand your core...

Yoyo dieting will never be fixed with more dieting. And yet, the desire to change your body is difficult to put aside. It's understandable. But how do you address this issue? This episode explores 3 core ideas for breaking yoyo dieting forever; 'If/then' planning, Unconditional (not uncritical) permission to eat and entering a delibarate weight-neutral phase. Weight management is not about diets. It's about skill development and self-awareness. You may be interested in checking out...

Join Paul as he chats with his ex-client Sarah about her 80lb weight loss, her experience with medication for insulin resistance and the mindset of long-term behaviour change. Expect to hear about why change can only happen when you are ready.  You may be interested in checking out Paul's blog post on his website www.pauldermody.com/blog Paul transitioned into the online space six years ago with over 6,000 hours of 1 to 1 Personal Training behind him. He specialises in helping you find...

Join Paul and his client Ger as he shares how he has lost a stunning 250lbs. Expect to learn how his life has changed in the past four years, what diet white noise he needed to get rid of, why it didn't bring the feeling of happiness so often anticipated with achievement and more.  A remarkable achievement.  You may be interested in checking out Paul's blog post on his website www.pauldermody.com/blog Paul transitioned into the online space six years ago with over 6,000 hours of 1 to 1...

In this episode, Paul speaks to his client Conor who is on a mission to lose life-changing weight. Expect to hear about overcoming a life of diet-conditioning, white noise and guilt around food, how binge eating became normal through drastic starvation diets, how he is no longer putting off life until he "deserves" to be happy-- choosing happiness now, the power of personal values and ways of being with nutrition and not strict, undesirable food rules and so much more.  You may be interested...

Join Paul as he talks about how we can use death to increase awareness of how we spend precious moments of life. The transient nature of life makes it beautiful. Understanding this encourages us to appreciate our bodies, savour food, evaluate who influences us and audit our desires. One personal tragedy can change us philosophically in ways that no amount of reading can.  For the short time we're here, we can choose to appreciate mundane experiences more deeply. You may be interested in...

Your personal values are the driver of your nutrition decisions. They help you make the right decision for the right context. Diet conditioning reduces foods to weight loss only. "Good" and "bad". Values help you make autonomous decisions confidently. You will never not love the things you love. The main difference between "good" and "bad" is not the food itself, but whether decisions are made mindfully or mindlessly. If you're looking to break up with dieting, values are a seriously good...

In today's episode, Paul chats with James Sexton, New York Divorce Lawyer and Author about what not to do in a successful relationship. This is off the back of James' 21 years as a Divorce Lawyer in NYC and his experience with thousands of cases during the break up of marriage-- everything from the messy to bitter to the crazy and uninspected. James delivers this message with a mix of humour, charm and wisdom. He is the author of one of Paul's favourite books 'If You're In My Office It's...

In this episode, Paul chats about lessons, reflections, and what he has unlearned over the last year. Some of the points discussed are.. Strangely, don't rush the journey. Prolong it One tip to change your body image Choose what noise and distractions you let in How being triggered is infinitely trying to tell us something You may be interested in checking out Paul's blog post on his website www.pauldermody.com/blog. With over 6000 hours of 1 to 1 Personal Training behind him, Paul...

In this episode, Paul goes through the context needed when you hear statements that sound like they make sense. But what are we missing when we accept such statements blindly? You may be interested in checking out Pauls's blog on his website https://pauldermody.com/blog/ With over 6000 hours of in-person coaching, Paul now works with many of his clients online. If you are interested in being coached and mentored by Pual, you can apply here. If you would like to book a once-off one-to-one...

In this episode, Paul chats with Dan Malone about finances, how to change your behaviour around money, how to build wealth and why most people in our lives are doing it wrong. This episode will get you thinking about how to build wealth and start creating a better future. Money is one of our most important things, and most of us are poorly educated on the topic. Don't be intimidated by the theme of investing. Approach with an open heart and mind. Dan's YouTube channel: Click here. For...

In this episode Paul responds to 80 questions that were sent in via Instagram. The topics are varied going from binge eating to money mindset to love and more.   You may be interested in checking out Paul's blog post on his website www.pauldermody.com/blog . With over 6000 hours of 1 to 1 Personal Training behind him, Paul transitioned into the online space over 5 years ago. He specializes in helping you find calmness and joy in food, understand your core food values and how to apply it...

In today's episode, Paul chats with Derek Sivers. Derek is a writer, entrepreneur & musician.  Derek started CD baby in 1997 which he went on to sell for $22 million giving away all of the proceeds. He has since become a writer amongst many other things. Paul first discovered Derek after reading his book "Anything you want".He just finished up his new book "How to be" which is also highly recommended. Enjoy this conversation.   Derek's website https://sive.rs/book Derek's Books: ...