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Professor Giles Yeo MBE: Everything in Moderation Except Moderation.

August 03, 2023 • You Okay, Doc? • Season 5 • Episode 2

Cambridge University Professor Giles Yeo MBE is the guru of how our brains control our bodyweight - coined "The Weight Loss Scientist" by the Diary of the CEO, he is the go to person about genes and our relationship with food. Prof Yeo has also hosted several BBC documentaries, is a best selling author, radio presenter and in his spare time a brilliant singer!

Prof Yeo and Tom Mitchell effortlessly churn out practical advice for working professionals and eating habits, while also addressing topical issues surrounding weight stigma, our stress response - are you an eater of a faster? The use of language in mental health, empathising with yourself and navigating being the expert. The passion from Prof Yeo in this episode is infectious, we hope you enjoy it as much as we've enjoyed making it.

This podcast is hosted by former England Rugby 7's captain and silver medalist Olympian and YOD patron the wonderful, Tom Mitchell.

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