Your health is important. Your goals are important. And your life is important. While all we know this to be true on some level, it really hit home for me in the year of...
In this live recorded webinar, our Founder Glenn Mackintosh introduces the 'Transformation Support Community', explains the reasons for it replacing the Twelve Month Transformation program, answers your questions about the...
Let me start by saying that I don’t only do tapping with clients. I am a fully registered psychologist who is university trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and has undertaken advanced...
Let’s get something clear – I hate the term ‘corona kilos’. To me, the fact that people are losing their jobs, not able to see their families for months on end, and...
Let’s be clear – I’m not saying tapping cures coronavirus … But we do know that tapping has a profound effect on psychological wellbeing, and as this is something we’re all struggling with...
Coping with COVID-19 (Podcast with Glenn & Twelve Month Transformation participants) In this closed webinar with my Twelve Month Transformation Online participants, we talk about dealing with the impact of COVID-19....
Glenn interrupted his weekly closed Twelve Month Transformation Online webinar to talk with participants about dealing with the impact of the coronavirus. Because finding our way through this is so important...
Research suggests that half of everything we do is habitual. But most attempts to improve our health actually focus on changing behaviours rather than habits, meaning we still need to consciously...
Every year I love taking time to reflect on the year that has passed and set some goals for the one ahead. You may be thinking ‘no one ever reaches their...
I’ve previously shared with you how I’ve learned so much from my academic research, working one-on-one with thousands of clients, creating the Twelve Month Transformation workshop program, taking the Twelve Month Transformation...
When I recently wrote about ‘thinsanity', you got it.1 But also the obvious question ‘what do I do about it?’ came thick and fast to my inbox! So I’m going to show...
With the upcoming release of my new book on the horizon, a lot of people are asking me this very reasonable question. And, now that the book is finally written, I thought...
You probably blame yourself for weight gain. But the reality is, the biggest reason why people the world over are weighing more than they have before has nothing to do...
Do you have good intentions, but have trouble following through? Maybe you wish you had more willpower? Willpower is related to a part of your mind called the “reflective system”,...
Creating Healthy Habits (Podcast with Dr Gina Cleo) Research suggests that half of everything we do is habitual. But most attempts to improve our health actually focus on changing behaviours rather...
I think it’s important we health professionals are real with you. And that you are real with yourself too! We both know physical activity is good for you. But we...
We’ve all heard about the benefits of intuitive eating. But what exactly IS it and WHY is it so beneficial? Research suggests intuitive eating* has 5 main components: A sense of freedom...
From Shame to Fame – A personal story of non-dieting (Podcast with Lyndi Cohen) Do you like the sound of body positivity and intuitive eating, but struggle to make them...
Does procrastination get the better of you? It used to get the better of me, until I learned this simple “hack” for becoming more productive and empowered. Often we tell...
Do you find exercise is the last thing on your to-do list (and the first thing to drop off)? You’re FAR from alone. When working with people who struggle to...
Often we view our people pleasing tendencies negatively. We may tell ourselves we’re “weak”, “pushovers”, or that we "need to learn to stand up for ourselves". But sometimes rather than trying to...
Stop self-sabotage and end binge eating (Podcast with Dr. Julie T. Anné) Working on mindset and developing the ability to intuitively eat are so important for cultivating a healthy relationship...
Tapping is clinically proven to lower food cravings, improve emotional wellbeing, and result in weight loss without dieting*. Research also suggests it produces faster, more meaningful, and longer lasting changes...
As you know, I’m a massive fan of intuitive eating. But what if your intuition is always for chocolate or pizza? There is no doubt certain foods have physically addictive...
The Science Behind Tapping (Podcast with Dr Peta Stapleton) Emotional Freedom Techniques, often called EFT or Tapping, is an amazing therapy that’s been shown to reduce food cravings, improve emotional...
I’m sure you’ve wanted to lose weight before and tried some version of a food and exercise plan (hell, you’ve probably tried many versions many times!) While they seem to...
Are you a nurturer, people pleaser, or peace-keeper? Someone who finds it easier to give to others and more challenging to take care of themselves? This is very common in...
People are always asking me the best way to become less consumed by thoughts about their weight. Fortunately, there are a million things you can do! Unfortunately, we often overlook...
Do you ever feel like nutritious foods are boring, tasteless, or just don’t “cut it” compared to some of your favourite sweets or soft-drinks? As you know, I’m all about...
Taryn Brumfitt - How to EMBRACE body positivity You’ve heard of EMBRACE – but what is it (and how do you DO it)? Today’s episode features probably the biggest name...
I’m big on body positivity. And that means loving your body more and judging it less! But people often ask me: “What if I really am fat? Aren’t I just...
People are always asking me if different things are affecting their weight. The most common questions are about: Sleep Medications Menopause Thyroid issues Stress levels And a million other things,...
Louise Green - Unleash your inner athlete at ANY size Many people feel they’re too fat to get really fit…which is what Louise Green believed until she had a transformational...
Intro - Why I Created The Podcast Welcome to the Glenn Mackintosh show, I’m Glenn Mackintosh - a psychologist who is super-interested in eating, physical movement, weight, body image and...
Many people want to lose weight, but no one wants the unhealthy relationship with food that often comes with it. In this thought-provoking 8-minute interview The Fitness Dietitian Leanne Ward...
While goal setting is a wonderful tool to boost motivation, it also comes with a whole host of potential pitfalls. So how do you sidestep the sabotage and set yourself...
Every year I love taking time to reflect on the year that has passed and set goals for the one ahead. You may be thinking “no one ever reaches their...
Overeating and binging are challenges that affect the physical and mental health of so many people. In this short interview The Fitness Dietitian Leanne Ward and I answer Natalie’s question...
So many of us have trouble getting ourselves going, doing what we intend to, and achieving our goals. In this powerful short interview The Fitness Dietitian Leanne Ward and I...
“Will I ever find an answer that works for me?” Whether one-on-one, in my workshops, or online, this is a question all my clients hold at the start of our...
Intermittent fasting, body-positivity, tapping, or weight loss surgery…what will be the thing that finally works for you? I’m going to be real with you…this is going to be a tricky...
No wonder you’re confused about your weight… One “expert” is promoting their new research on the benefits of intermittent fasting, another is suggesting you are looking down the barrel of...
Your body-image impacts your entire life, including your eating, physical activity, and weight management. So what is body-image and how do we improve it? In this juicy 20-minute interview super...
Body positive psychologist Glenn Mackintosh interviews Director of “Embrace” & Founder of the Body Image Movement, Taryn Brumfitt. In Part 3 of this 3 Part Series, Taryn and Glenn discuss:...
If you were more comfortable in your skin, life would be better, right? Maybe you would: Just go the party (without all the stress beforehand). Be happy to be in...
Body positive psychologist Glenn Mackintosh interviews Director of “Embrace” & Founder of the Body Image Movement, Taryn Brumfitt. In Part 2 of this 3 Part Series, Taryn and Glenn discuss:...
If you are a person who lives in a body, social media is probably not that friendly a place for you. Research shows us that the more we scroll through...
Body positive psychologist Glenn Mackintosh interviews Director of “Embrace” & Founder of the Body Image Movement, Taryn Brumfitt. In Part 1 of this 3 Part Series, Taryn and Glenn discuss:...
We live in a society where MOST people don’t like their bodies, and body-image issues are affecting day-to-day our lives, leading to disordered eating, mental health conditions, and reduced quality...
Emotional eating is impacts your headspace AND your waistline. So what actually is emotional eating, why do you do it, and most importantly, HOW DO YOU STOP? In this juicy...
“Just have a glass of water” “Think about your goals when you want to eat” “Go for a walk instead” Uurrggghhhh…. I’d wager you’ve heard advice like this before. And...
If you’re anything like most of my clients, you probably hate your emotional eating habits. While emotional eating may sometimes make you feel better in the moment*, after you finish...
Tapping is clinically proven to lower food cravings, improve emotional wellbeing and result in weight loss without dieting. But what is tapping, why does it work, and how can YOU...
If you’re a part of my community, you’ve seen the research showing face-to-face tapping works better than diet and exercise, and heard all about tapping from the world authority Dr....
Dr Peta Stapleton - The Science Behind Tapping Emotional Freedom Techniques, often called EFT or Tapping, is an amazing therapy that’s shown to reduce food cravings, improve emotional wellbeing, and...
The earth is flat, A little hole drilled in the head will cure your migraines… And diet and exercise programs lead to permanent weight loss. It’s not the first time...
Overeating at night is a very common challenge. Night eating can even reach a sub-clinical level of disordered eating called Night Eating Syndrome (NES) and it is often related to:...
Weight loss diets fail 97% of people who try them, and are related to eating disorders, depression, body image issues and even weight gain. So how do you get off...
Let’s face it, (for good reason) dieting is dying a slow death, and intuitive eating is being born into public awareness. But for non-dieting* to become all it can be...
The diet industry is a crafty beast. They’ve known diets don’t work for years (but have been happy to take your repeat business nonetheless!). But now they know YOU know...
My clients have various pet hates. From lean husbands who can’t understand why they struggle because they can eat what they want and never gain a kilo, to doctors who...
Overcoming fear of eating foods you feel are “bad”, “unhealthy” or “banned” can be tough. You may not even want to try, worrying you will feel guilty, binge on them,...
If you’ve been watching my videos for a while you probably know a bit about non-dieting (If you’re new I’d highly recommend checking out my past blogs and videos and...
Whether we like it or not, setbacks ARE a big part of life. Falling down is normal, natural, and to be expected…it’s if, when, and how you get up that...
Something weird happened this week. I shared my personal story in a blog… And it totally BLEW UP* Within 24 hours I’d received hundreds of emails, Direct Messages to My...
Being in the right mindset is crucial for success with eating, physical activity, weight, AND body image. But how do we get into the right mindset if we’re stuck in...
Disclaimer: I’m going to share more about myself than I usually do, so if you prefer your health professionals with a perfect façade - be warned!* About this time last...
In this Thursday Therapy, Glenn shares his five top tips for overcoming sugar addiction. Intuitive eating approaches don’t ban foods and help you learn to listen to your body’s signals...
In this Thursday Therapy Glenn shares 7 hacks for getting the most out of working with health professionals, whether they be psychologists or counselors, dietitians or naturopaths, doctors, fitness professionals...
“Can I really change?” This is a question that underlies all of my work with weight management clients, be it face to face, in my workshops, or online. I mean,...
Many of us are preoccupied with the scales and overly focused on weight loss. The trouble is, while we may lose weight with this mindset, a strong weight focus is...
I hear the pain of people struggling with eating, exercise, weight, and body image issues every day. So when I recently wrote to you about 5 reasons people struggle endlessly...
Do you think about losing weight at the beginning of every year, but find yourself at the end in the same place (or worse!) thinking something along the lines of:...
If you’re worried about your own weight and have children, chances are you are worried about their weight too. You know forcing them to lose weight probably won’t work and...
Everyone knows our physiotherapy exercises are good for us, but most of us don’t actually do them. We may feel like they’re boring, painful, or a waste of time, prefer...
Choosing the approach you take to improving your eating, exercise, weight, and health is confusing! And this confusion isn’t helped by the great marketing techniques for weight loss programs that...
Body worries don’t exist in a vacuum - we learn them in an environment that stigmatizes fatness and idealises thinness and often become both victims and propagators of harmful weight...
The last couple of times I wrote to you we talked about the psychological and physical cost of body image issues. I've been truly overwhelmed by your touching feedback - thank you...
We all know work can be stressful, frustrating, and anxiety provoking at times! As well as taking a toll on our psychological wellbeing these challenging emotions are one of the...
I recently wrote to you about the psychological impact of your body image and it was comforting to hear all of your responses! And while many of you resonated with...
With all the work I do in weight management I feel body image may be the biggest issue people face today. Almost ALL of my clients struggle with their relationship...
People comment on our weight whether we like it or not. In this Thursday Therapy, I share my five favourite ways to deal with the variety of unwanted comments you...
It’s still too cold, it’s still too dark, and comfort food is still too yummy. Nobody in their right mind would start a health kick at the end of winter…...
We could all do with a confidence boost from time to time, couldn’t we? In this Thursday Therapy I answer a question about how to become more confident in yourself. ...
Getting into the gym can be DAUNTING! In this Thursday Therapy Glenn teams up with trainer from The Biggest Loser: Transformed Libby Babet to answer a great question about getting...
In this Thursday Therapy Glenn shares the first step to overcoming reward and emotional eating, helps you find non-food rewards and new ways comfort yourself that work for you, and explains...
In my last blog we talked about how emotional eating can be really harmful for your mindset and your waistline. It was heartening to hear so many people getting back to...
Let’s face it, emotional eating is not very fun*. First, you start by feeling bad. And no one likes feeling bad. Your particular “bad” may be stress, frustration, sadness, loneliness,...
In this Thursday Therapy Glenn teams up with The Nude Nutritionist Lyndi Cohen to answer the super common question “how do I eat well without dieting?” Many of us know...
In this Thursday Therapy Glenn answers some follow up questions on tapping for weight management. The questions are from people who know about tapping, and include “can I use tapping...
In this Thursday Therapy episode, Glenn helps you with how to enjoy cooking more, become more motivated and confident in the kitchen, and find a way to eat nutritiously if...
Hello guys! As promised, I’m back to share with you some of the amazing new research on what we’re learning about tapping for weight management. I know I’m a research...
Towards the launch of our last tapping for weight program, I wrote to you about my journey from into the world of tapping.* It started with reading the AMAZING results...
In this Thursday Therapy episode, Glenn helps you understand how you can manage food rich environments, and turn saboteurs into supporters, making healthy eating easier and more sustainable. Watch Video...
In this Thursday Therapy episode, Glenn helps you understand how you can get your eating and physical activity working TOGETHER, gives you his three top tips on turning healthy eating...