Doug Lisle, PhD
Doug Lisle is the staff psychologist and director of research for TrueNorth Health Center and psychologist and speaker for the McDougall Wellness Program. Lisle has published numerous articles in the scientific literature and is co-author of The Pleasure Trap: Mastering the Hidden Force that Undermines Health & Happiness.
All Contributions from Doug Lisle, PhD (5)
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See articleCravings – How They Work and How to Manage Them
What are cravings and how do they affect your plan for healthy living? Cravings aren’t “bad.” They are just signals that you want something. When you are tired, you crave sleep. When you are thirsty, you crave liquids. And if you are getting good signals from someone really attractive, well, you know. So most of […] -
See articleTwo Important Tips for Healthy Holiday Survival
With the holidays upon us, we all know that we are going to soon be tested. We will be tempted by holiday goodies, and by our friends and families to indulge, to join “The Contest.” What is “The Contest?” In America, “The Contest” is the annual ritual that takes place between Thanksgiving and New Year’s […] -
See articleTake Heart! Whole-Food, Plant-Based Living Will (Slowly) Reach the Masses
Once you know the connection between dietary choices and health, watching other people eat can be a gruesome sight. It can seem like you are watching a train wreck in slow motion. I was once in a restaurant and observed a woman in her 60s on oxygen eating a burger and fries. This can make […] -
See articleDon’t Make Change Too Complicated: Instead Just Begin
My good friend Debbie called me the other day and asked for a little motivational help. She was struggling with giving up caffeinated tea, and asked me for the secret to giving up bad habits. She was setting in for a long explanation, figuring this had to be complicated, but with enough insight, she might […] -
See articleDoes Willpower Hold the Key to Your Success?
Willpower. The word conjures up images of tremendous effort, excruciating determination, and sacrifice. Willpower is Rocky Balboa forcing himself to the top of the monument in Philadelphia and celebrating his growing strength. It’s the US Olympic hockey team in 1980, grinding out an impossible victory over the Russians. I love stories like this. Because these […]
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