For our first interview episode, bariatric surgery patient Janine speaks with psychologist Dr. Connie Stapleton about the importance of therapy for weight loss surgery patients. Here's a brief overview of the topics we discuss on this episode:
- Food Addiction and Emotional Eating
- Advice for new patients
- The psychological evaluation
- Coping post-surgery
- Transfer addiction
- Self-defeating mindsets
- Overcoming fear of failure
- Dr. Stapleton's "Four ACES Approach"
- Identifying bad habits post-op
- Myths regarding bariatric surgery
- How WLS patients fail
- Connie's services
You can find Dr. Connie Stapleton on her website, ConnieStapletonPHD.com. Her books, including the "Eat it Up" workbook, can be found there. Learn more about the Fair and Firm Therapy Retreats for Women at https://www.fairandfirmretreats.com/.
This podcast wouldn't be possible without our sponsor, BariatricPal.com. If you're looking for a supportive online network of bariatric patients, be sure to browse their forums and connect with other WLS patients from around the world. Also, you'll find amazing bariatric-friendly foods in their store https://Store.BariatricPal.com. If you use the promo code PODCAST with your first order, you'll get 10% off!
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