The Shift, Gary Foster, PhD

The Shift

by Gary Foster, PhD
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Unabridged: 5 hr 8 min
Narrator: Amy Deuchler
Published: 10/05/2021
Category: Health & Fitness
Gary Foster, Ph.D., is a psychologist, obesity researcher, author, and behavior-change expert known for work focused on weight management, self-compassion, healthy habits, and reducing stigma surrounding body weight. Drawing on decades of research and clinical experience, Foster emphasizes that sustainable health behavior is more complex than willpower alone and encourages people to approach change without the shame and harsh self-judgment often associated with dieting. His writing explores mindset, habits, self-talk, motivation, and the ways social attitudes toward weight can affect well-being. Readers searching for Gary Foster audiobooks, psychology of weight loss, healthy habits audiobooks, weight stigma books, behavior change, self-compassion, and wellness psychology will find an evidence-informed perspective on a subject often dominated by simplistic promises. His work is particularly suited to listeners interested in understanding the behavioral and psychological dimensions of health rather than pursuing extreme short-term solutions. Individual weight and metabolic health are influenced by many factors, and general books cannot provide personalized medical or nutritional treatment. Foster’s work can serve as educational material, while listeners with health concerns or plans for significant changes to diet, medication, or physical activity should consult appropriately qualified healthcare professionals for individualized guidance.