The Paul Dermody Podcast

Join Paul as he talks about how we can use death to increase awareness of how we spend precious moments of life. The transient nature of life makes it beautiful. Understanding this encourages us to appreciate our bodies, savour food, evaluate who influences us and audit our desires. One personal tragedy can change us philosophically in ways that no amount of reading can.  For the short time we're...

Your personal values are the driver of your nutrition decisions. They help you make the right decision for the right context. Diet conditioning reduces foods to weight loss only. "Good" and "bad". Values help you make autonomous decisions confidently. You will never not love the things you love. The main difference between "good" and "bad" is not the food itself, but whether decisions are made min...

In today's episode, Paul chats with James Sexton, New York Divorce Lawyer and Author about what not to do in a successful relationship. This is off the back of James' 21 years as a Divorce Lawyer in NYC and his experience with thousands of cases during the break up of marriage-- everything from the messy to bitter to the crazy and uninspected. James delivers this message with a mix of humour, char...

In this episode, Paul chats about lessons, reflections, and what he has unlearned over the last year. Some of the points discussed are.. Strangely, don't rush the journey. Prolong it One tip to change your body image Choose what noise and distractions you let in How being triggered is infinitely trying to tell us something You may be interested in checking out Paul's blog post on his website www.p...

In this episode, Paul goes through the context needed when you hear statements that sound like they make sense. But what are we missing when we accept such statements blindly? You may be interested in checking out Pauls's blog on his website https://pauldermody.com/blog/ With over 6000 hours of in-person coaching, Paul now works with many of his clients online. If you are interested in being coach...

In this episode, Paul chats with Dan Malone about finances, how to change your behaviour around money, how to build wealth and why most people in our lives are doing it wrong. This episode will get you thinking about how to build wealth and start creating a better future. Money is one of our most important things, and most of us are poorly educated on the topic. Don't be intimidated by the theme o...

In this episode Paul responds to 80 questions that were sent in via Instagram. The topics are varied going from binge eating to money mindset to love and more.   You may be interested in checking out Paul's blog post on his website www.pauldermody.com/blog . With over 6000 hours of 1 to 1 Personal Training behind him, Paul transitioned into the online space over 5 years ago. He specializes in help...

In today's episode, Paul chats with Derek Sivers. Derek is a writer, entrepreneur & musician.  Derek started CD baby in 1997 which he went on to sell for $22 million giving away all of the proceeds. He has since become a writer amongst many other things. Paul first discovered Derek after reading his book "Anything you want".He just finished up his new book "How to be" which is also highly recommen...

In today's episode, Paul chats with Cesar Rodriguez also known online as Spanish Language Coach. Cesar has a podcast with millions of downloads and blends language learning with a unique outlook on psychological, political and social topics. This podcast is not just for those interested in languages. In this episode, he shares how the death of someone dear to him changed his outlook on life, why h...

In today's podcast Paul speaks with Dr. David Robert Grimes. David is a Cancer researcher, physicist and author of one of Paul's favourite books 'The Irrational Ape: Why Flawed Logic Puts Us All at Risk and How Critical Thinking Can Save the World'. David also writes on science and society for outlets including the Guardian, the Irish Times, the BBC, the Spectator and the Sunday Business Post. He...

In today's podcast Paul speaks about a moment with one of his clients when they showed him a picture of how they had looked two years prior. "I'd love to look like this again," they said — those words accompanying a photo of a gaunt, malnourished, rather anxious-looking person. At least, this was his suspicion. Our minds have a tendency to pull a specific situation from the past and gloss over it...

In today's episode, Paul expands on five powerful mindset shifts to enhance how you (choose not to) approach fat-loss t hat have nothing to do with calories.   Today he explores that idea and chats about... Considering that most things are overrated The idea of overdoing something and that the more you do something, the less it becomes a treat and the more it becomes the norm Contemplating your de...

In today's episode, Paul expands on a recent blog article he wrote about why we eat too much . When we hear that 'Diets Fail' it often speaks to those that start dieting out of a place of insecurity and therefore in this narrow definition all diets do fail. Today he explores that idea and chats about... How in modern times we have a caloric abundance and sedentary lifestyle The emergence of a huge...

In today's solo episode Paul speaks about Imposter Syndrome and the effect it can have on us. Points touched on in this episode are.. Why do we doubt ourselves in excess? Doubting ourselves isn't a bad thing. The absence of this reflection mechanism would render us insufferable A type of under-confidence arises from the excessive belief in the normality of others We are our own blooper reel and of...

In today's episode Paul speaks with past client Rebekka who has lost and is currently maintainingher 40 pound weight loss. In this episode they speak about.. Breaking the cycle of feeling like she had been dieting all her life Stopping the constant food chatter and preoccupation in her mind Being driven by feeling good & healthy rather than being a certain weight Learning how to use and interpret...

Join Paul this week as he speaks with George from The Tin Men about many soceital issues today that are not often discussed yet significantly impact men's mental health. Why is male suicide at the highest it has ever been?  With many of these conversations descending into emotion and chaos we aim to promote a data based conversation. We talk about... Male suicide Male homelessness That boys and me...

In today's episode Paul speaks with current client Tommy who has lost and is currently maintaining his 100 pound weight loss. In this episode we speak about Tommy's failed weight loss attempts Breaking the all or nothing thinking when it comes to food Belief around good and bad foods and why there is no such things as good and bad foods The role of therapy in his life and how that fed into many as...

In today's episode Paul talks about diet sustainability centering around the idea of breaking the diet cycle and. It features a few core ideas like .. Getting to a place that you never percieve yourself to fail the diet cycle irrespective of the decision being made.  Getting to a place wherby you never feel you 'break your diet' and are never on or off the diet. Getting to a place where sustainabi...

In this episode Paul talks about some of the topics of his upcoming seminar on March 12th . Tickets are still available here .  In this episode he goes into detail about.. Breaking the diet cycle The binge restrict cycle Rigidity Compassionate fatloss Dietary Principles Flexibility Health Values...and more! Find all the links for Paul's mailing list, articles and podcasts  here Coaching inquiries:...

In this episode, Paul talks about the power of beliefs and how unsolved obstacles will resurface every single time unless we change the belief around them.  The abstinence violation effect (The F**K it button) Beliefs around nutrition Exacerbating cycles of nutrition Being the average of our habits  Why advice is not the only thing we need  Beliefs around perspectives Perfectionism is linked to wo...

In this episode Paul chats with Dr Gabrielle Fundaro about , Intentional weight-loss--its potential benefits and risks. HAES Intuitive eating Compassionate coaching Self-awarness Autonomy Body Image And more Find Dr. Gabrielle's Instagram here and website here . Find all the links for Paul's mailing list, articles and podcasts  here Coaching inquiries: pauldermodyclients@gmail.com  Check out Paul'...

And why I fell short of my target. In this episode, Paul talks about the thought process behind his recent attempt at rapid fat-loss. He goes through everything from his own psychology, how his history has influenced him as well as the nuts and bolts of his nutrition, training and sleep. We hope you enjoy this podcast. Loved the podcast? Take a minute to rate us on Spotify or Apple we appreciate i...

Join Paul as he speaks with Jake Linardon, PhD who is the founder of Break Binge Eating and a Research Fellow.  Jake's work involves better understanding, preventing and treating eating disorders by capitalizing on the latest innovative technologies. Jake has published over 60 scientific papers on eating disorders, was ranked in the top 1% of scientists in this field, and serves on the editorial b...

Join Paul as he speaks with close friend and fellow fitness professional Brian Keane. They speak about Brian's new book 'The Keane Edge' amongst a whole host of other topics. To browse any of Brian's offerings, information or to buy his new book click here . Enjoy! Loved the podcast? Take a minute to rate us on Spotify or Apple we appreciate it immensely.  Find all the links for Paul's mailing lis...

Join Paul as he speaks about the illogical and often arbitrary pattern by which we follow food rules.  Find all the links for Paul's mailing list, articles and podcasts here Coaching inquiries: pauldermodyclients@gmail.com Check out Paul's website here Today's episode is brought to you by the The Brian Keane Podcast , in particular episode 363 where Brian speaks with  NY Times Best Selling Author...