Ep# 143: The Fat Perfectionist

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09/01/23 • 18 min

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In this episode, Dr. Kashey explores a lively discussion on the intricate interplay of beliefs, thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in food, eating, and body image. The episode delves into the TKN’s SRO model, dissecting its components, the stimulus, response, and outcome, along with the impact of rational and distorted beliefs on one's perception, actions, and results. Dr. Kashey humorously guides us through various outcome scenarios, from constructive gratitude to perfectionistic demands and catastrophic thinking. Dr. Kashey further explains how rational and distorted beliefs coexist, leading to demanding and self-defeating behavior patterns. He explains the four possible outcomes from the combination of objective results and subjective outlooks, emphasizing the importance of transforming rigid and distorted beliefs into flexible and rational ones.

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