Shrink, the podcast for the mind

Send us Fan Mail The most productive thing you'll do today is... Nothing! Why silence, boredom and empty space might be exactly what your brain has been craving. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail 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? Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail 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. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail 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: What body image actually is (and why it’s not just about the mirror) How childhood experiences shape the way you see yourself Why we often perceive our bodies inaccurat...

Send us Fan Mail 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. We explore the undeniable benefits of these injections — reduced appetite, quieter food noise, and the relief of finally seeing the scale move. But we do...

Send us Fan Mail 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-pleasing, caregiving, and control around food or the body. We’ll also talk about recovery — and how burnout can become a catalyst for meaningful...

Send us Fan Mail Eating healthily is not just about food and that’s probably a relief. Because eating healthily is not about control. It’s about creating a life where taking care of yourself becomes easier — and more natural. Instead of resolutions that sound like punishment, what if you set intentions that sound like care? Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail Hello everyone, Welcome back to the podcast. As I’m recording this, we’re in mid-December — and this will be the last episode I record this year. And I wanted it to feel… different. Slower. Softer. A bit like sitting down with a warm drink and a blanket, rather than trying to learn or fix anything. Because honestly,  A lot of us are tired. Physically tired. Emotionally tired. And...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explore where guilt really comes from — our upbringing, our culture, and our constant need to please — and why it’s time to let it go. You’ll learn how to move from guilt to responsibility, how to be kinder to yourself, and how to quiet that inner voice that says you’re not good enough. The episode ends with a gentle guided reflection to help you release guilt a...

Send us Fan Mail My conversation with Wendy Elsmore, personal stylist, personal development mentor, Co-founder of London College of Style. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail Menopause isn’t a battle to win — it’s a rhythm to learn. Psychotherapist Philippe Tahon shares how hormonal changes affect appetite, weight, and emotions, and offers practical, compassionate guidance on eating, moving, and living in sync with your changing body. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail In this recording, I talk about something that might sound a little surprising at first: the idea that, for some people, being overweight actually feels safe. I know, most people say they want to lose weight, feel lighter, feel freer…  but sometimes, underneath that conscious wish, there’s another layer.  A quieter one. One that whispers: “I’m not ready.” or even “It doesn’t feel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I explore what living mindfully can actually look like in practice. We’ll touch on mindful eating, of course, but also sleep, social life, work, and relationships and our negative self-talk. I also explain what mindfulness really means in my mind. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I'm having a chat with Natalie Keany, the founder of Evolve Breath & Body. Natalie is a therapeutic breathwork and embodiment facilitator, based in London. We discuss how Therapeutic Breathwork can support your wellbeing and what it's useful for. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you've been using food to manage your emotions but, since you're on a GLP-1 medication, you can't do it anymore? Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail One of the biggest contributors to this kind of tiredness? Our phones. We’re living in an always-on world. We reach for our phones constantly—for messages, social media, videos, news. Even in quiet moments—waiting in line, sitting on the couch—we seek distraction. It’s constant stimulation, and our brains aren’t wired for it. More scrolling means more fragmented attention. Our min...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I answer your questions about mindful and intuitive eating. And you've sent quite a lot of them on that topic, which I'm thankful for. Stepping away from the diet culture is not an easy thing! Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail Today, I want to take you inside the mind of someone living with disordered eating patterns and body image struggles. Maybe you’ll recognise some of these thoughts in yourself, or maybe it will help you better understand what a loved one might be going through. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into why willpower fails us and, more importantly, what actually works instead. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I speak about the concept of laziness, examine why it happens, and challenge the myths that surround it. I also give some practical tools to reframe your relationship with motivation and rest.  Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail Today, we’re going to explore an exciting and increasingly popular area of weight loss treatment: GLP-1 receptor agonists. You may have heard of them through the names of medications like Saxenda, Ozempic or Wegovy. These medications are gaining a lot of attention for their potential to help people lose weight effectively, but like anything in medicine, they come with both pros an...

Send us Fan Mail A different format this time, I invite you to practice this meditation regularly to tune into your body’s sensations and becoming aware of your hunger. With time, this practice can definitely help you eating more mindfully. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail The relationship with yourself is the only relationship that is guaranteed to last a lifetime! So improve it, make it a kind, warm and empathetic one. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I go through the various overeating patterns, exploring their characteristics and underlying causes. I believe that, by understanding what makes you overeat, you can stop blaming yourself and start dealing with this in a healthy way. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philip...

Send us Fan Mail Intimacy can be daunting because it requires vulnerability and the willingness to expose one's innermost self. In this episode I explain how intimacy, or the lack of it, can significantly affect our eating habits and overall relationship with food in various ways. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe