Is obesity genetic, or does mindset play a greater role in whether or not we become overweight?
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We know that genetic risk factors for obesity exist… but how important are those gene expressions compared to personal perceptions about that risk?
In this episode, I share a personal story from my childhood that still upsets me to this day but plays an important role in our messaging about diets and helping people achieve a healthy weight.
I also talk through research findings related to the power of mindset compared to DNA when it comes to risk for obesity. I share how people can overcome the limiting beliefs that may be holding them back from losing weight and keeping it off.
Episode Highlights
>>(1:13) How my dad ended up at the Mayo Clinic, and doctors found a tumor on his spine.
>>(3:38) As a mindset expert, I can’t believe doctors would say this to a patient.
>>(6:26) The white lab coat phenomenon and how it can play a role in creating a fixed mindset.
>>(7:28) What happens when we tell people diets don’t work.
>>(10:43) Why diets typically don’t work to help people lose weight and keep it off.
>>(11:51) Nature vs. nurture. Discussing health risks and the role genetic factors play in obesity.
>>(14:03) Digging into research that suggests our beliefs about genetic risk play a role in weight gain and obesity.
>>(21:08) Using mindset to mitigate weight gain regardless of gene expression.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about how mindset and genetic factors play a role in the obesity epidemic we’re seeing today.
I also have a blog post digging into the positive and negative aspects of classifying obesity as a disease. You can check it out here!
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Links From the Podcast
Research mentioned: Learning one’s genetic risk changes physiology independent of actual genetic risk
The Negative Side of a Growth Mindset episode
How to Stop Reoffending (3 Considerations for Weight Loss Maintenance) episode
Health Mindset Coaching Certification Instagram
Getting started with the Health Mindset Coaching Certification (5 FREE lessons included!)
