Episode 41: Behind Weight Health: The Importance of Self Awareness in a Weight Health with Dr. Catherine Toomer

In this episode of the Behind Beliefs, Behaviors and The Brain: Your Communication Podcast, the conversation moves far beyond the scale, delving into the intricate connections between physical health, mental well-being, and self-awareness. Dr. Catherine Toomer, founder of the Total Weight Care Institute, shares her holistic and compassionate approach to weight health, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of weight issues rather than focusing solely on numbers. If you’ve ever struggled with weight or body image, this episode will inspire you to look beyond the scale and prioritize the deeper, more meaningful aspects of your well-being. 

Key Takeaways:  

• Weight Beyond the Scale - Weight isn’t just about numbers on a scale or the pounds we lose. Sometimes, the weight we need to let go of is tied to people, environments, or emotional baggage. Recognizing this can be the first step toward true transformation. 

• Lifting the Burden of Blame - When someone feels weighed down, it's essential to help them release that burden. Often, society teaches us to blame ourselves for being different, whether it’s weight or appearance. But removing self-blame allows people to see that their value isn’t tied to societal norms. 

• No Quick Fixes - Many seek quick fixes for weight loss, but lasting change requires mental and emotional work. Shortcuts may offer temporary results, but the effort and patience for lasting change are always worth it. Transformation happens when individuals commit to doing the mental and emotional work.  

• The Emotional Side of Weight Loss - Weight loss and health goals can bring up old traumas, leading to self-sabotage. The complexity of weight loss goes beyond behavior, as it’s tied to deeper issues like how we view ourselves and what we believe we deserve. 

About Dr. Catherine Toomer 

Dr. Catherine Toomer is a health and wellness expert who lost 100 pounds, kept it off for over 21 years, and now helps others transform their lives through sustainable, small steps with big results. As the founder of the Total Weight Care Institute, she combines her medical training with personal experience to create compassionate weight health programs for individuals and practitioners. She is also a keynote and TEDx speaker, sharing insights on wellness, overcoming Imposter Syndrome, and fighting bias in healthcare. Beyond her work, Dr. Catherine is a musician, artist, and thinker who values creativity, simplicity, and meaningful connections as a wife, mother, and friend. 

 

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