What's Eating You Podcast with Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou

Are you feeling flat? These 3 steps in the morning could change how you think and feel! @00:49.02 Quick background story of my podcast @01:19.34 Embracing the Meh @05:49.03 First Step - When did you start feeling flat?  @07:20.32 Second step - You don't have to listen  @08:23.75 Third step - Delay your caffeine intake @09:19.55 something to look forward to @10:02.73 What is it that you a...

HOOK: Amy wakes up with a pit in her stomach, oh no not again, why do I feel anxious I just woke up! She grabs her phone to try to distract herself. She scrolls on TikTok until she feels better then realizes she is running late for work. She rushes out of bed heart beating, why can't I ever just be on time? It's going to be so awkward going in late again. She grabs a banana and coffee on the go -...

I have recently started a new job, and I've noticed I am engaging in people pleasing behavior. Can you tell me how to stop as it's actually affecting my income and confidence? @07:34.90 What Is People Pleasing? @09:32.42 It’s all about Attachment @11:07.45 15 Signs Of Being A People Pleaser  @13:21.14 Consequences Of Being A People Pleaser  @19:13.61 Call To Action @21:46.87 Conclusion A...

I chew and spit my food when I'm anxious or in stressful situations…  TRIGGER WARNING: this episode contains graphic information related to eating disorders. listen at your own discretion  @03:57.41 What is chewing and spitting food? @-5:57.30 Chewing and Spitting in the DSM-V-TR @04:24.98 Why do people engage in this?   @06:19.36How common is this? @10:12.00 Potential Causes o...

Has your partner, mother or friend ever denied reality? Have they ever shifted the blame on you and never taken responsibility. Do they make you feel confused like you are going crazy? @03:13.52 What is gaslighting? @07:00.48 What are the signs of Gaslighting? @15:13.76 Impact of Gaslighting @19:01.79 Strategies to Manage Gaslighting @24:15.99 Conclusion Ask Steph https://forms.gle/uMBhmtLW16ancWE...

This podcast episode is going to talk about sex, eating disorders and antidepressant medication.  A disclaimer: I'm not a Psychiatrist or a Doctor. I am a Clinical Psychologist and I have studied Psychopharmacology as part of my journey to become a Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist. I have worked in the industry for over 8 years and met people on all sorts of medications, especially anti...

One of the most common questions I get asked is whether I should get assessed for adhd if I don’t want medication? @05:52.78 ADHD @08:11.51 Norepinephrine @2:02.63 Primary Problems With ADHD And Medication @13:56.26 Secondary Problems With ADHD @18:06.48 What Psychostimulants Are Used To Treat ADHD? @23:18.07 Should You Get Assessed If You Don't Want Meds? @25:49.51 The Question Is - What Would An...

It's raw and real and a life experience that I want to share with you.  Freestyle Friday is an opportunity for me to share how I apply the skills I teach to my own life. Life isn't about never being upset, it's about effective management of the times you do, so let's unpack my week together.  01:14.09 Triggering event 03:35.77 What does it mean to be triggered? 04:15.40 Do these three st...

Do you think you could be a binge eater?  Maybe you are and you don't know it. 02:12.25 Binge Eating 03:37.91 Binge Eating Disorder (BED) 05:17.82 Criteria for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) 07:32.51 What causes Binge Eating Disorder (BED)? 10:20.09 Emotional Eating 15:39.29 Overeating  11:48.68 Takeaways Ask Steph https://forms.gle/uMBhmtLW16ancWEc8   To access more of my courses use...

Do you ever feel like a fraud or doubt yourself even though you have qualifications? 70% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives. @0:00.00 Introduction @00:57.77 How It Started @03:33.39 What Is Imposter Syndrome?  @04:07.49 Why Do Some People Get It?   @14:45.27 How Do You Overcome It?  @17:55.06 My Theory For People Who Have Imposter Syndrome are P...

52 years of marriage. That's how long my parents have been together and they have what I would describe as a really healthy relationship.  Join me on today’s episode with my Dad. 00:10.08 Introduction 01:49.75 How It All Began 07:57:53 First Encounters and Awkward Moments 10:20.89 Cultural Differences 12:16.17 The Start of Something Special 13:52.10 Building a Life 14:47.27 Facing Challenges...

HOOK: one out of four employees worldwide experiences high rates of toxic behavior at work. A trend on TikTok is disclosing a toxic workplace that you used to work at.  Today I am going to unpack what constitutes a toxic workplace and how you can start to free yourself from this. @00:53.83 Intro @05:26.04 1. A toxic workplace is draining @06:01.39 2. A toxic workplace is demotivating @06:29.0...

Hook:  Eating Disorders have the highest rates of mortality amongst the mental health disorders and affect 1 in 20 Australians.  You may never think that your child, teenager or daughter has an eating disorder, but the truth is it can happen to anyone.  Take myself for example, I was raised in a loving family, had a good job, was going to uni, had no friendship issues and still got...

Have you ever met someone you thought was attractive and automatically concluded that they were smart, kind or funny?  If so, you may have fallen victim to a psychological phenomenon called ‘the Halo Effect’.  @02:20.97 What is the halo effect? @04:26.05 Where did the halo effect originate? @05:28.23 Other studies that have examined the halo effect @09:20.20 The Reverse Halo (or Horn) Ef...

Are you scared to eat certain foods for fear of a negative reaction?  This could be choking, having a gut response or having an allergic reaction. It's more than a fear of being fat or gaining weight.  This episode will cover:  -What is ARFID  - A case study  - How you can get help for it @02:29.60 What is ARFID? @03:25.22 What is the cause of it?   @05:28.52 Wha...

Do you talk yourself out of doing things you know are inline with your goals and dreams?  Even if you think you don't, you probably do.  @03:24.28 What is negative self-talk? @09:25.81 Consequences of Negative Self-Talk @15:40.47 How to combat negative self talk @16:43.46 Cross-Examine Your Inner Critic @18:27.12 Remember That Thoughts Are Not Facts @19:33.90 Give Your Inner Critic a Nic...

Trigger warning, this episode is going to discuss what might be considered graphic period details. If you don’t like hearing about the menstrual cycle, please skip this episode. If any men are listening, let me know, I would love to know if males listen to this podcast and if this episode in particular was helpful for you in understanding the women in your life. This episode came about from the wo...

Remember all those goals you set at the start of the year? Now is the time you can start to forget about them and fall into a slump.  I'm here to remind you to go back to the goals we set moving into 2024 and check how you are going with them! This episode will be a review of the last month, a reminder of your goals and how to set yourself up for the month of March and be on track for your ne...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopment disorder characterized by patterns of hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, restlessness, or a combination of all of these. In this episode we will explore the ways relationships are impacted by ADHD, the link between ADHD and toxic relationships, as well as the signs to look out for, and some tips for breaking the cyc...

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Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live life with one leg?  In this episode, I have a very special guest on the show, a friend of mine who I met in Bali, Luke, and today is actually his bangversary, which means it was 13 years ago that this accident happened where he lost his leg and he's coming on the show to speak about it today. Here's the instagram account of our gu...

The term micro-cheating refers to small breaches of trust in a relationship that don’t pass the threshold into a physical affair.  In this episode, We're going to talk about relationships today and this new phenomenon of micro cheating and what it means. @00:20.32 Introduction of special guest  @3:49.90 Definition of micro cheating @4:36.06 Examples of micro cheating  @18:00.89 Sign...

“Why would I listen to a general psychologist and not a psychiatrist with expertise”? Let's discuss my rant of the week followed by information on ADHD medication!  Just a note to say I appreciate you and thank you for listening.  @00:15.53 Life in Bali @01:04.68 The triggering incident @09:20.99 ADHD Medication @13:11.53 Different types of ADHD medication @15:55.57 Two forms of stimulan...

I am so full right now…. In this episode, I’ll be sharing personal experiences, insights, and advice on overcoming disordered eating behaviors like sitting with fullness, challenging harmful thoughts, reframing body image issues, and dealing with societal pressures. Trigger warning: This episode contains explicit language, including profanity and vulgar words, which may be triggering or offensive...

Ask Steph answers your questions! Is it OCD? How do I move past a scary event? How to avoid ADHD burnout? In this episode, you might hear here the questions you've been asking. @01:57.85 Podcast and Instagram Milestones @03:51.29 Listener Interaction @04:29.27 Exploring Counting and OCD @09:41.97 Moving Past Fear @13:46.77 Seeking Help for ADHD and Eating Disorder @15:27.77 Avoiding ADHD Burnout A...