The Paul Dermody Podcast

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. Many people don't just want to lose weight. They unknowingly use their weight, shape and appearance as a measure of their worth, confidence and success. A bad photo, a fluctuation on the scale or a moment of self-consciousness can have an enormous impact on mood and behaviour. We'll discuss how to reduce the importanc...

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. Body image doesn't improve by trying to think about it less or forcing confidence. For most people, it is not a thinking problem, but an attention problem. When most of your mental space is taken up by weight, shape, and appearance, body image naturally feels all-consuming. In part 1, we discuss how to increase the im...

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. From optimising everything, fat-shaming masquerading as care, moral panic about diet drinks and alcohol, the obsession with clean-eating, and much more, it's no wonder people are getting sick of the wellness industry. Let's bitch about it together.

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. Can you lose weight after healing your relationship with food? Very likely. But it depends on your motivation. For many, the issue isn't "I don't know what to do." It's "I don't want to feel what I think this will make me feel." You're likely not afraid of controlling your food intake. You're afraid of restriction. Ma...

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. Think of yourself as having parts. They're shouting past each other, creating conflict. Or maybe it feels like you're trying to pull something towards you with one hand while pushing it away with the other. If you frustrate yourself, this episode explains why discpline is probably not the answer... and that it might b...

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. Transformation needs three things - knowledge, desire and safety. Most people fall at the third. They experience feelings of confusion or being lost and feel that this is an obstacle, when it's part of the journey. They're often met with judgment, disordered advice, or an attempt to fix them. This only reinforces that...

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. Do you ever look back on moments that seemed insignificant at the time but changed who you were? This podcast explores 8 moments and 8 lessons from "unspectacular" things that have shaped me for the better. For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https://pauldermody.com/contact/)

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. You try to change, you fail, then you beat yourself up. It might be the locks of shame holding bad habits in place. You "should" do better. Know better. But "should" is a psychological dead-end. This episode contains a thought experiment about reducing shame. For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https://pauldermody....

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. My clients are intelligent, self-aware and hard-working people. They have usually been taught to relate to dieting in self-defeating ways. Allow me to share with you some of the best insights you can learn if you want to live and eat intentionally.  These will help you feel less alone and increase your confidence. Som...

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. I turned 36 two days ago. I'm now closer to 40 than to 30. Instead of sharing lessons, let me share some key words and themes that I want to run through the next chapter of my life, and see if and how they might apply to you. For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https://pauldermody.com/contact/)

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. Let's break down a check-in from a client who is not tracking food, calories or scale weight and then tried on clothing that were far too big for her. Suddenly, the pull to weigh herself or overeat became overwhelming.  We break down what motivation really is, how to soothe yourself when you're anxious, and the psycho...

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. Grab your 20% discount for the EMOTIONAL EATING [UN]PROGRAMME here . Comfort eating isn't what you think it is. It makes more sense than you realise. The key is to understand the role it plays and the reason it happens, and train your mind the same way you train a muscle.  For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https:...

My No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available here. 8 things I've been thinking about lately, including why your wants aren't in conflict, how all idienties have upsides and downsides, how you don't overcome limiting beliefs; you integrate them... and more. For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https://pauldermody.com/contact/)

My UK and Ireland No.1 bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. In this episode, we explore how self-compassion changes the way we diet, relate to food, and care for our bodies. Self-compassion asks more of us, not less. It requires courage to look at our struggles clearly and respond with care and wisdom. For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https://pauldermody.c...

My UK and Ireland bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. This podcast explores nine psychological concepts that shape how we relate to food, fitness, relationships, and ourselves. Everyone should know these. They appear in everyday life. We break down moral masochism, the false self, transference, projection, projective identification, splitting, repetition and en...

My UK and Ireland bestselling book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. This episode is about my 1-1 coaching service, how it works, and the results you can expect to achieve.  For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https://pauldermody.com/contact/)

My new book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. I recently received an anonymous message that deeply moved me. In it, someone shared that I had been the first example of safe masculinity they had encountered. This episode is not about praise or identity. More so, responsibility. I reflect on what it means to be experienced as safe, how influence actually works in coaching relat...

My new book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available  here. This episode explores how limiting beliefs narrow options. From the false choice between dieting and staying miserable, to the feeling that success still does not "count," even after it has been achieved. It looks at why writing a bestselling book does not automatically resolve identity doubt, and what that reveals about permissio...

Enjoy this very short and powerful first step to becoming unstuck. It's so much simpler than you might think. My new book, FULL: THE EMPTINESS OF OVEREATING, is available here. For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https://pauldermody.com/contact/)

This is a full chapter of my debut book, FULL. Learn about an innocuous moment on a bus that changed me profoundly. You can buy it using the following links: Ireland , The UK , or the  USA For coaching inquiries, click here. ( https://pauldermody.com/contact/)  

Six of the twenty-one key ideas from my upcoming book: Full The Emptiness of Overeating. A kinder, Calmer Way to Weight Loss To book a one-hour personalised click here. (https://pauldermody.com/work-with-me/deep-dive-call/) For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https://pauldermody.com/contact/)

Dive into the pattern that shows up whenever you're stuck in cycles of overeating or emotional eating. If you want a transformational insight to help you get unstuck, this is for you. To book a one-hour personalised click here. (https://pauldermody.com/work-with-me/deep-dive-call/) For coaching inquiries,  click here. ( https://pauldermody.com/contact/) If you're a Coach, to be mentored by Paul  c...

# 208  If you believe you're lazy, a failure, or unable, this might point you to the root of your troubles. If your inner critic drives change, it won't feel rewarding. Client Maria shares her story of how questioning her identity as a lazy person led her to become a therapist. Letting go isn't losing yourself. It's finding your authentic self. To book a one-hour personalised  click here. (https:/...

Give me 20 minutes to show you that you're motivated. We think of weight loss as discipline and willpower. But every action (every skipped workout, every frustrating failed time you overeat, every time you diet) has a motivation behind it.  Some are obvious: wanting to look better. Others are subtle: control, comfort, identity, even love. Motivation works in layers. And unless you understand those...

In this episode, Paul provides a guide to change that challenges most of the notions you'll commonly hear about: •Why discipline doesn't work •Banning foods gives them enormous emotional power •Nutrition is a science but eating is a skill •How you benefit from stuckness •How trying to force change prevents the insights you need •The role of self-reflection and growth To book a one-hour personalise...