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Through his podcasts, psychotherapist, coach and author Philippe Tahon will share his experience and knowledge about weight issues and body image. He has been working as a therapist and coach for over 20 years.His research and contact with many health industry professionals, including doctors, dieticians and pharmacists, has allowed him to occupy a unique place in his specialist field. During the course of his years as a therapist he has developed an innovative approach to weight loss, developing a programme that deals specifically with the problems of weight, self-image and addictions. He has gained a deep understanding of these issues after having himself gone through a 15 year yo-yo period of weight loss and regain. It took him years of frustration, guilt and isolation, due to the misunderstanding of friends and family – ‘but you just have to make an effort’ – before he finally got to the bottom of his struggles with food, and lost 5 stone.

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When Your Body Says “Enough”: Burnout Explained

2026/02/02

Send us a text Burnout isn’t about weakness or poor coping — it’s a response to too much, for too long. This episode looks at how burnout develops, how to spot it early, how it affects mental and physical health, and how it often intersects with people-pleasing, caregiving, and control around food or the body. We’ll also talk about recovery — and how burnout can become a catalyst for meaningful change. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Eating Healthily and Living a Healthy Life

2026/01/07

Send us a text Eating healthily is not just about food and that’s probably a relief. Because eating healthily is not about control. It’s about creating a life where taking care of yourself becomes easier — and more natural. Instead of resolutions that sound like punishment, what if you set intentions that sound like care? Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

A Gentle Closing for the Year: Warmth, Light, and Being Kinder to Ourselves

2025/12/18

Send us a text Hello everyone, Welcome back to the podcast. As I’m recording this, we’re in mid-December — and this will be the last episode I record this year. And I wanted it to feel… different. Slower. Softer. A bit like sitting down with a warm drink and a blanket, rather than trying to learn or fix anything. Because honestly, A lot of us are tired. Physically tired. Emotionally tired. And a bit world-tired. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Stop Feeling Guilty All the Time

2025/11/13

Send us a text In this episode, I explore where guilt really comes from — our upbringing, our culture, and our constant need to please — and why it’s time to let it go. You’ll learn how to move from guilt to responsibility, how to be kinder to yourself, and how to quiet that inner voice that says you’re not good enough. The episode ends with a gentle guided reflection to help you release guilt and reconnect with empathy and self-compassion. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

The Magic Of Being You: My conversation with Wendy Elsmore

2025/11/06

Send us a text My conversation with Wendy Elsmore, personal stylist, personal development mentor, Co-founder of London College of Style. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Menopause and the Art of Self-Compassion

2025/10/21

Send us a text Menopause isn’t a battle to win — it’s a rhythm to learn. Psychotherapist Philippe Tahon shares how hormonal changes affect appetite, weight, and emotions, and offers practical, compassionate guidance on eating, moving, and living in sync with your changing body. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

I want to lose weight but I'm so scared!

2025/10/11

Send us a text In this recording, I talk about something that might sound a little surprising at first: the idea that, for some people, being overweight actually feels safe. I know, most people say they want to lose weight, feel lighter, feel freer… but sometimes, underneath that conscious wish, there’s another layer. A quieter one. One that whispers: “I’m not ready.” or even “It doesn’t feel safe to change.” Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Living a Mindful Life

2025/09/04

Send us a text In this episode I explore what living mindfully can actually look like in practice. We’ll touch on mindful eating, of course, but also sleep, social life, work, and relationships and our negative self-talk. I also explain what mindfulness really means in my mind. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Find Your Flow: How Breathwork Can Enhance Your Life

2025/08/06

Send us a text In this episode I'm having a chat with Natalie Keany, the founder of Evolve Breath & Body. Natalie is a therapeutic breathwork and embodiment facilitator, based in London. We discuss how Therapeutic Breathwork can support your wellbeing and what it's useful for. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

What Happens When Food Is No Longer Your Comfort?

2025/07/07

Send us a text What happens when you've been using food to manage your emotions but, since you're on a GLP-1 medication, you can't do it anymore? Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Tired All the Time – The Hidden Epidemic

2025/06/21

Send us a text One of the biggest contributors to this kind of tiredness? Our phones. We’re living in an always-on world. We reach for our phones constantly—for messages, social media, videos, news. Even in quiet moments—waiting in line, sitting on the couch—we seek distraction. It’s constant stimulation, and our brains aren’t wired for it. More scrolling means more fragmented attention. Our minds don’t get to rest. Emotionally, scrolling is a rollercoaster: outrage, tragedy, celebration, comparison—within seconds. It’s exhausting. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

The Q&A 1

2025/04/16

Send us a text In this episode, I answer your questions about mindful and intuitive eating. And you've sent quite a lot of them on that topic, which I'm thankful for. Stepping away from the diet culture is not an easy thing! Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

The Scale, the Jeans, and the Cycle: A Day Inside Disordered Eating

2025/03/19

Send us a text Today, I want to take you inside the mind of someone living with disordered eating patterns and body image struggles. Maybe you’ll recognise some of these thoughts in yourself, or maybe it will help you better understand what a loved one might be going through. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

Why Willpower Isn’t the Answer

2025/03/11

Send us a text In this episode, we’re diving into why willpower fails us and, more importantly, what actually works instead. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe

You are not lazy!

2024/12/09

Send us a text In this episode, I speak about the concept of laziness, examine why it happens, and challenge the myths that surround it. I also give some practical tools to reframe your relationship with motivation and rest. Thanks for listening, I hope this episode will be helpful. Philippe