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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Weight loss is one thing. Regaining it is another. It's a problem for most diets & it's an issue for many people taking weight management medications Incretin-based therapies have had a phenomenal effect on the treatment of obesity But even here, the issue of weight regain is key bit.ly/49pWQPK

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Weight loss in the time of Mounjaro | The Appetite Doctor

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Just finished "Food Intelligence" For me, the density of post-its is always an indicator of valuable points in a book. This one has loads! Thank you @kevinh-phd.bsky.social and @juliabelluz.bsky.social for such an informative read #appetite #eating #foodenvironment #food #science

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

7/7 Read my new blog on Catherine's story of how she lost 10kg, focusing just on her own unhelpful eating habits... theappetitedoctor.co.uk/2026/03/26/a... #weightloss #psychology #appetite

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“As someone with ADHD, Appetite Retraining was ideal!” | The Appetite Doctor

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

6/7 Unless Jack addresses eating beyond the point of fullness, Maya creates a new evening relaxation routine (involving food treats but less of them) and Rowan works out how to nourish their body within the constraints of a demanding work schedule, the weight will creep back on.

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

5/7 We each overeat in our own particular ways. If Jack, Maya and Rowan all go on the same diet (whether that's low carb, WW or keto), they will be changing their overall pattern of eating, without necessarily addressing the very specific eating habits that are keeping them stuck.

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

4/7 * Rowan's work schedule makes it difficult to take meal breaks, so they grab food on the go, and eat extra to avoid being hungry later..... You get the idea.

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“As someone with ADHD, Appetite Retraining was ideal!” | The Appetite Doctor

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

3/7 * Maya treats herself at the end of the day with snacks and wine, once she finally gets some time to herself. This makes her feel guilty, so the next day she restricts what she eats during the day, and by the following evening feels she has now deserved the treats, so the cycle continues.

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“As someone with ADHD, Appetite Retraining was ideal!” | The Appetite Doctor

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

2/7 * Jack clears his plate, whatever he is served, irrespective of how full it makes him. He's come to associate feeling full with feeling safe, so chooses portions that produce this feeling.

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“As someone with ADHD, Appetite Retraining was ideal!” | The Appetite Doctor

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

1/7 Imagine sitting in a group of people all wanting to lose 10kg in weight. They may all have different reasons for wanting to lose the weight, and I'd bet my bottom dollar that they would all have gained the weight slightly differently

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“As someone with ADHD, Appetite Retraining was ideal!” | The Appetite Doctor

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Dr. Florence Sheen @flosheen.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

💭 Interested in undertaking a PhD at the University of Leicester to improve our understanding of the role of manosphere content in young people’s lives? See full information ➡️ lnkd.in/eTEG_pXA Please reach out to myself or any member of our mega supervisory team if you have any questions!

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

My January blog is about the skill of stopping eating at the point of being just full 4 simple steps make up this skill. If this is a skill you’ve lost, or that has become rusty, the blog is a refresher… theappetitedoctor.co.uk/blog-tips/bl...

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Dr Jason Michael Thomas @drjmthomas.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Fully-funded BBSRC MIBTP PhD Studentship #2: "Does gut microbiome diversity mediate the effect of transdiagnostic mechanisms underpinning selective eating and autism on psychological health in young adults?" Details below 👇 warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... @astonpsychology.bsky.social

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Dr Jason Michael Thomas @drjmthomas.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Fully-funded BBSRC MIBTP PhD Studentship #1: "Developing psychobiological approaches to predict the acceptance and rejection of alternative proteins." Details below 👇 warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fa... @astonpsychology.bsky.social

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

It’s a pleasure, Karen! Best wishes. Helen

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Worry is a normal part of life, but can become debilitating Eating may offer a distraction, & a temporary fix, but quickly becomes just another thing to worry about New blog on how to stop worry-driven eating: theappetitedoctor.co.uk/2025/05/14/h... #mentalhealthawarenessweek #weightloss #worry

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How to stop worry-driven eating | The Appetite Doctor

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Mind @mind.org.uk · 12/05/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week has begun 💙 If you’re needing a little support, here’s who to call ☎️ Please share far and wide! #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Wonderful! It's #mentalhealthawarenessweek this week, and Dose of Nature is inspiring

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Important and rather disturbing finding. Well worth reading the @theguardian.com article

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Kate Jeffery @katejj.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Brain/behaviour people - come to beautiful Scotland - we are recruiting in psychology and neuroscience across all grades! Closes May 12. Details below, and please re-post 🙏 www.nature.com/naturecareer... More about us here: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/psyc... #neuroskyence #neurojobs

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Professor, Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Lecturer posts - Glasgow City (GB) job with University of Glasgow | 12838283

University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences School of Psychology & Neuroscience Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience/Psy...

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Phenomenally helpful was my supervisor’s advice when I began writing up. Estimate the time it will take you to complete each section, then multiply that by 1.5 I submitted bang on time, mostly thanks to that advice.

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I’ve just watched this interview with the brilliant scientist Dr Kevin Hall. It’s always uplifting to listen to scientists whose work is rigorous, & who are clear about what can and can’t be inferred from what they found. More power to your elbow, Dr Hall!

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Super-wise words, as always, from Dr Amy Ahern

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

This is so shocking to read, and I am deeply sorry to hear it. You are so highly admired and esteemed, and your work is a beacon of scientific rigour and integrity. Kind regards. Helen McCarthy

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Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Interested in working for the IoPPN? From lecturers to research assistants for our many projects in various research fields, apply today. #AcademicSky #NeuroSky #MedSky #PsychSky www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/search?...

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

I'm interested in the practicalities of how we eat, so we enjoy food more than ever This interview with Dr Audrey Tang is about dealing with situations around food and appetite, when you don't have a regular 9-5 schedule #eating #appetite #psychology www.youtube.com/live/Gn8zJla...

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S5 E8 Mental Health Matters Office Hours:Eating outside the 9-5

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Charlotte Pennington 🌻 @drcpennington.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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Jean Adams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦 @jeanmadams.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

We are hiring! We're looking for two post-doc researchers to help us deliver a randomised controlled trial of group model building to address inequalities in diet in English local authorities. Two 3y posts, ideally starting in July. Closing date 4 May. Full details: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/50905/

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Research Associate x 2 (Fixed Term) - Job Opportunities - University of Cambridge

Research Associate x 2 (Fixed Term) in the MRC Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge.

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John Greenwood @jagreenwood.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Come join us at Experimental Psychology at University College London - we're looking for a lecturer in computational cognition. Great place to work! www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DML927/l...

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Lecturer in Computational Cognition at UCL

Explore an exciting academic career as a Lecturer in Computational Cognition. Don't miss out on other academic jobs. Click to apply and explore more opportunities.

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Petra Meier @pmeierprof.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

I’m looking for a Research Fellow to join me & my team to contribute to ongoing and new research. Team player, grant and paper writer, interested in making a difference, esp. health equity. Feel free to get in touch www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DMA604/r... (note: classification error: it’s a research job)

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Research Fellow at University of Glasgow

Browse professional service jobs like Research Fellow at jobs.ac.uk. Apply and access additional details about the job today.

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Divyangana Rakesh @divyangana.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

🚨 HIRING 🚨 a Postdoctoal Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience @kingsioppn.bsky.social. My group's research aims to understand how social and physical environments impact brain and behaviour development. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLX655/p... Accepting applications until the 15th of March!

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Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at King's College London

Discover an exciting academic career path as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!

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Julia M. Rohrer @dingdingpeng.the100.ci · 05/03/2025

Dave Lagnado is looking for a post doc to work on causal inference! The BR-UK team is doing some very cool stuff, so if you're currently looking for a job, check this out: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

We're hiring! Join our team at University College London as a Research Fellow for BR-UK. This post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working with Prof David Lagnado and our teams in Sheffield and Edinburgh Apply by Sun 30th March here: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...

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UCL – University College London

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

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Charlotte Albury @charlottealbury.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Our new interactive training tool supports healthcare professionals to develop skills to have positive & well received conversations with patients living with obesity. tinyurl.com/7ubu7nz2 #WorldObesityDay @oxprimarycare.bsky.social @designscience.bsky.social @rachaeldrewery.bsky.social

Image of a the new training tool open on a laptop above university of oxford and CPD logos.

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I think of you, @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social whenever I get on public transport in a mask, which I still do. I’m usually the only person wearing one.

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The Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) @cast-centre.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

There are just 10 days left to apply for three fully funded CAST PhD studentships at our partner institution @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social 📣 Topics include human-climate connections in the workplace & barriers to behaviour change. Deadline: 28 Feb Apply now on our website: cast.ac.uk/cast-careers/

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CAST Careers - cast.ac.uk

We’ll list any CAST career opportunities below, including PhD studentships with our partner institutions. If there aren’t any opportunities listed right now, or suited to what you’re looking for, subs...

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I absolutely love Anne Tyler, so when it was my turn at book club I chose a spool of blue thread. Everyone else said they found it boring 😱

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Yay! So pleased to find you here Dotun

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Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) @behaviourresuk.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

We're hiring! Join our team in Sheffield as a Research Assoc for BR-UK. This 3.5 year post will support a work package on Methods & Evidence Synthesis, working closely with Prof @princellewelyn.bsky.social & Dr Harriet Baird. Apply by Fri 21st February here: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Research...

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Rory O’Connor @roryoc.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Please share! Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity. Are you passionate about understanding & preventing suicide? If so, why not consider joining us to undertake a PhD generously funded by the Canmore Trust? www.findaphd.com/phds/project... @daryloconnor.bsky.social

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

@mindcharity.bsky.social hello MIND! Delighted to find you here. Kind regards. Helen McCarthy

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Marco Gandolfo @marco-gandolfo.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

A PhD position is open in @peelen.bsky.social Lab at the Donders Institute - please spread the word and consider applying if you are interested about how imagery and perception relate to each other www.ru.nl/en/working-a... - plus we are fun people to work with ! :)

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PhD Position: Neural Mechanisms of Imagery and Perception at the Donders Centre for Cognition | Radboud University

Do you want to work as a PhD Position: Neural Mechanisms of Imagery and Perception at the Donders Centre for Cognition at the Faculty of Social Sciences? Check our vacancy!

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Do NOT go on a diet if you’re eating to cope with exhaustion and stress. Adding diet pressure when you’re already on edge can backfire. Instead, focus on strategies to calm your system—addressing stress first can be the key to lasting change. #StressEating #HealthyChoices

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UCL Centre for Behaviour Change @ucl-cbc.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

🚀 New year, new opportunity? We're hiring a Research Consultancy & Training Fellow/Senior Fellow! This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on our consultancy, training, teaching and research portfolio. 🔗 Apply by 26 Jan: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/... @susanmichie.bsky.social

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Helen McCarthy @appetitedoctor.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

✨ New Year, Fresh Intentions ✨ Start 2025 by deepening your skills to support clients in their health journeys My Psychology of Weight Loss course launches January 13th - packed with evidence based tools to create lasting change ** Awarded 2025 BPS Quality Mark** Learn more: shorturl.at/Hi1uk

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Psychology of Weight Loss Registration | The Appetite Doctor

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