Weight Loss - Treating the Mind and Body with Psychologist Glenn MacKintosh

Obesity

18/09/2021 - 12:42 pm

This podcast, which features psychologist Glenn Mackintosh, discusses the psychological aspects to consider when a client is trying to lose weight, such as what to consider when a client walks into a clinic for weight loss advice, importance of support from a professional and how to help clients normalise lapses and relapses. This podcast was hosted and created by Dietitian Connection.

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