Oct 16, 2026
Tara weighed herself every morning for five years, and most of the swings she cried over turned out to be water. In this episode, Shane Walsh explains how daily weigh-ins can fuel the yo-yo cycle, what really moves the number on the scale, and how to detach emotionally from it with practical tools from the book. This...
Oct 13, 2026
Sarah was perfect Monday to Friday and in total rebellion on the weekend, and she did it for over a decade. In this episode, Shane Walsh explains all-or-nothing thinking, shows the eight-week maths that makes the case for 80/20 over perfection, and introduces "imperfect action" as the middle ground where lasting change...
Oct 9, 2026
Annemarie yo-yo dieted for 17 years, and the foods she "snapped" on were always the ones she'd banned. In this episode, Shane Walsh explains the deprivation-binge cycle, why labelling foods "good" and "bad" keeps you stuck, and the Permission Paradox: why giving yourself full permission to eat all foods can reduce...
Oct 6, 2026
For 22 years, Lisa believed she had a discipline problem. Then she realised she'd been under-eating the whole time. In this episode, Shane Walsh explains why chronic restriction, not a lack of willpower, drives the yo-yo diet cycle, and how to start seeing your past "failures" as feedback instead. This is the first...
Sep 14, 2026
Have you ever had one meal, snack or treat that wasn’t part of your plan and thought, “Well, I’ve already messed up my diet, so what’s the point?” In this episode, Shane breaks down the “all-or-nothing” mindset that can turn one small slip-up into an entire day — or even a full week — of overeating....