Shrink, the podcast for the mind
Through his podcasts, psychotherapist, coach and author Philippe Tahon will share his experience and knowledge about weight issues and body image. He has been working as a therapist and coach for over 20 years.His research and contact with many health industry professionals, including doctors, dieticians and pharmacists, has allowed him to occupy a unique place in his specialist field. During the course of his years as a therapist he has developed an innovative approach to weight loss, developing a programme that deals specifically with the problems of weight, self-image and addictions. He has gained a deep understanding of these issues after having himself gone through a 15 year yo-yo period of weight loss and regain. It took him years of frustration, guilt and isolation, due to the misunderstanding of friends and family – ‘but you just have to make an effort’ – before he finally got to the bottom of his struggles with food, and lost 5 stone.
Shrink, the podcast for the mind
Latest Episodes
Help, my child is overweight!
In this episode I talk about something that many parents worry about, but very few feel comfortable discussing openly.What do you do when you feel like your child is overweight?
A Bit Softer Around the Edges: Body Image, Diets, and Getting Older
Today’s episode is… a slightly personal one. And also, I think, a very universal one. We’re talking about body image and diets as we get older.
Why Losing Weight Won’t Fix Your Body Image
Most people think body image is about weight.It’s not.Body image is about the story you learned about yourself — often long before you understood what calories or cellulite even were.In this episode, we explore:...
Changing Your Body, Understanding Your Story : A Conversation With Lucy Cavendish
What happens when weight loss becomes… easy?In this candid conversation, I sit down with a fellow therapist and friend Lucy Cavendish who has been taking Mounjaro (a GLP-1 medication) and has experienced significant weight loss. W...
When Your Body Says “Enough”: Burnout Explained
Burnout isn’t about weakness or poor coping — it’s a response to too much, for too long. This episode looks at how burnout develops, how to spot it early, how it affects mental and physical health, and how it often intersects with people-pleasi...