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The Head First Podcast

by Joe O Brien

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Outsmarting The Food Environment

April 29, 2025 · 30 min

In this episode, I explore how we can protect ourselves in a food environment that’s designed to overwhelm us. I talk about why eating well can feel so hard - not because we lack willpower, but because we’re living in a system that…
Can We Control What We Eat?

April 16, 2025 · 35 min

After a 3-year break, I'm back and diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in psychology and nutrition: control over food. In this episode, I unpack why so many of us feel out of control with our eating, and why that has much…
Why do people make ’excuses’?

March 19, 2022 · 31 min

In this podcast, I explore the reasons why people might make excuses or come up with reasons not to engage in health behaviours. Of course, people's reasons are valid, however we sometimes try and poke holes in the reasons. I wanted…
How To Break Binge Eating, with Dr. Jake Linardon

October 18, 2021 · 1 hr 0 min

On this episode I speak to renowned Eating Disorder Researcher, Dr. Jake Linardon. We speak about binge eating treatment, diagnostic issues, sub clinical binge eating, weight loss and predictors of eating issues, amongst many…
A Manual for Being Human, with Dr. Sophie Mort

July 22, 2021 · 39 min

In this episode I speak to Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sophie Mort, who speaks to me about emotions, the purpose of them, the importance of paying attention to them and also the harm in neglecting them. Sophie's book is called "A Manual…

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Dr Mike Banna on Behaviour Change and Mental Health

June 10, 2021 · 53 min

On this episode I'm lucky to be joined by Dr Mike Banna. Personally, I really enjoy Mike's discussions online - he adds so much nuance and balance to very black or white conversations and this is no different! I think Mike is a really…
What is CBT? With Dr. Sara Oroz

May 21, 2021 · 47 min

On this episode, I speak to Dr Sara Oroz, a Counselling Psychologist who has completed a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology as well as a Masters in Advanced CBT. We dive into what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is, and all you need to…
Q of the Week - Weight & Binge Eating. What can I do?

May 9, 2021 · 22 min

This week, I'm answering a question that I received on Instagram. Q - I binge in response to weight gain. What can I do? A lot of people come to me and talk about weight loss and binge eating, and this episode dives into some of…
Psychology in the Health & Fitness Industry, with Emilia Thompson

May 5, 2021 · 53 min

In this episode, I speak with Emilia Thompson who is a Nutrition Consultant, founder of EIQ, and a former bodybuilding competitor. We speak about what needs to change in the health and fitness industry, the role of a coach in supporting…
Things Clients Say - ”Why would talking help?”

April 8, 2021 · 10 min

In this new short series, I dive into some of the things that mental health professionals commonly hear in the therapy room! Just as a precursor to the podcast, these are general things that therapists might hear from clients and they…
The Role of a Dietitian in Eating Disorder Treatment - with Bethany Francois RD

March 22, 2021 · 55 min

In this episode, I speak with Bethany Francois who is a Registered Dietitian and specialises in the treatment of Eating Disorders. We speak about the role of a dietitian in treating a range of eating disorders, from inpatient to outpatient…
Living with Anorexia - Sophie‘s Story

March 1, 2021 · 48 min

This is Sophie's story of her journey with anorexia. Sophie is a friend of mine who talks me through the challenges of struggling with anorexia, her treatment, the misconceptions around eating disorders and the message of hope. For…

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About the show

A Psychology, Behaviour Change, and Mental Health podcast, hosted by Joe O’Brien featuring guests who are psychology and health experts within their field.