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Podcast Guests:

Connie Stapleton, Ph.D.

Website: http://www.conniestapletonphd.com

BariAftercare: The Podcast

Mind Prep The Book: How To Prepare for Bariatric Surgery and Live as a Healthy Post-Op: Mind Prep: The Book

BariAftercare Daily Progress Journal 

Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN

Registered & Licensed Dietitian

Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute

Orlando, FL

Email: gayle.brazzismith@orlandohealth.com

Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics  

Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD

Bariatric Coordinator

UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia

Email: ggw5ud@uvahealth.org 

EP #134 How WLS Affects Relationships: Bariatric Mental Health Q & A

https://www.breakingdownnutrition.com/blog/134-how-wls-affects-relationships-bariatric-mental-health-q-a

Keywords

food pushers, bariatric surgery, emotional eating, nutrition, boundaries, psychological aspects, family dynamics, coping strategies, bariatric dietitian, self-care

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Susan Mitchell and her guests discuss the phenomenon of food pushers, exploring the psychological motivations behind their behavior and offering practical strategies for dealing with them. The conversation delves into the emotional aspects of eating, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to navigate family dynamics surrounding food. Listeners are encouraged to practice saying no and to understand that food pushers often project their own issues onto others.

Takeaways

• Food pushers often push their issues onto others.
• It's important to be in control of your mind, body, and spirit.
• Learning to say no is a critical skill for healthy living.
• Hurt people tend to hurt others, including themselves.
• Setting boundaries is a form of self-love.
• Practicing saying no can help build confidence.
• Changing the subject can deflect food pushers' advances.
• Expressing appreciation for food can help ease guilt.
• Understanding the psychology behind food pushers can aid in coping.

Titles

• Navigating the World of Food Pushers
• Understanding the Psychology of Food Pushers

Sound Bites

• "Hurt people, hurt people."
• "Setting boundaries is an act of self-love."
• "Practice saying no in front of a mirror."

Chapters

00:00

Understanding Food Pushers

10:24

The Emotional Dynamics of Food Pushers

20:35

Setting Boundaries with Food Pushers