Episode 106: Brian Baumal
Brian Baumal is a Registered Psychotherapist in Canada who helps people who Eat emotionally, binge eat, and/or have a food addiction; Just want a normal relationship with food and their bodies; Don't want one slip-up to lead to an entire binge, purge or downfall; Constantly or obsessively think about their weight and/or food; have gained/lost hundreds of pounds in their lifetime; Are any weight on the scale, whether in a thinner or heavier body; Engage or think about any sort of binging, restrictive and/or purging; Are pre- or post-bariatric surgery; or Wonder why they jeopardize their health and life.
Today Vera and I find out:
Brian’s personal and professional journey
What are eating disorders vs food addiction and how he treats clients who have either or both
Differences in working with men vs women
Our Signature question and more!
Take it away, Vera!
Follow Brian:
Website: https://www.torontoweightmanagement.com/
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Hey there Food Junkies Listeners, Molly here! Happy New Year!!! Clarissa, Vera, and I just wanted to be sure you knew how much we appreciate you!!! Thanks to you we have reached 350k downloads!!!! JUST IN TIME to kick off our 3rd season of the FJP!!! I can hardly believe it! Our next goal is 500k downloads and Vera has promised to dance again! Can we do it?!?!
Just a quick announcement before we get to today’s guest.
1. Clarissa and I wanted to remind you that Sweet Sobriety is hosting a CRAVINGS workshop by Jennifer Bradley. This workshop addresses why we have cravings, how to tell the difference between physical and psychological cravings, and what can be done about them.
In this Workshop you will learn:
The difference between cravings, hunger, and insulin spikes
The Myths of Willpower
How to name YOUR cues, triggers, and temptation zones
About supplements and food substitutions that may be right for YOU
The difference between Physical and Psychological Cravings
How to build coping skills for immediate and future cravings
You will also receive:
Downloadable worksheets for cravings and triggers
Wheel of emotions
Sugar Names and Substitutions
Weekly Journal Prompts
Daily practices you can do at home
Recovery Maintenance and Safety Management Plan
Four Live 1-hour weekly support meetings! With REPLAY
The workshop is $50 USD and will be Saturdays at 12pm EST / 5pm UK starting January 7th.
The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.