The Fat Doctor Podcast

In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast', Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Ciekeisha, a stay at home mom and social activist who lives in Texas and shares her firsthand experience of how weight stigma and racism intersect in today's society.Together Natasha and Ciekeisha share a personal and intimate conversation about the following:The intersection between racism and weight stigmaThe social determinants of health including financial stability, access to education and inequalities in healthcare The frightening truth about medical insurance in the USA and how a person's healthcare is determined by their incomeThe proper etiquette for eating chicken wing and raising 21st century daughtersThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Ciekeisha recommends you collow @saucyewest on Instagram and check out #fightforinclusivityMore about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.More about Ciekeisha (written by Natasha):Ciekeisha knows what it is like to be a black person living in a larger body.  She has firsthand experience of race and weight based discrimination and how the two often intersect.  She was raised by a grandfather who was passionate about history and a grandmother who took care of a family in Mississippi during the Civil Rights Movement.  Ciekeisha lives in Texas which has one of the highest racial pay gap in the entire USA. It is no wonder that she is a passionate social justice activist who speaks passionately and eloquently, and has the ability to charm everyone that she meets. 

In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast', Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by weight inclusive fitness trainer, campaigner and former teacher, Amy Snelling.  Amy co-founded the organisation Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma (FPAWS), a community Interest Company that strives to create inclusive fitness spaces where every body feels welcome and comfortable enough to feel the true benefits of physical activityTogether Natasha and Amy discuss:The impact of weight stigma and diet culture on the fitness industryWhy it is normal for fat folk to feel intimidated by fitness spacesHow physical activity has nothing to do with weight lossAll about FPAWSWhat it means to be a thin allyThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:The FPAWS website and instagram page.Becky Scott (@missfitsworkout) and Emma Green (@emmafitnessphd) Natasha's blog post "why the gym is a scary place part 1 and part 2)More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.More about Amy:After experiencing problems with disordered eating, poor body image and an exercise obsession, Amy turned from primary school teacher to personal trainer in order to try and help others not fall into the same trap with their diet and fitness. After working with clients of all different shapes and sizes, she started to see how fat phobia and weight stigma deeply affected their ability to show up in the gym and their lives generally. She set up ‘Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma' to push for more awareness and education in the fitness industry.

In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast', Dr. Natasha Larmie challenges the claim that ob*sity is a risk factor for cancer, secondary only to smoking.  This is the first time Natasha flies solo and she admits to being a little anxious about it!Today's podcast includes:Why you cannot compare weight with smokingWhy weight isn't a behaviour or something you can easily controlThe embarrassingly flawed evidence that links weight with cancerWhy causation is not the same as association (and why everyone knows better but refuses to acknowledge it)The real reasons why rates of cancers are higher in fat folk and why change is necessaryThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Article from the NEJMArticle from the Lancet Cancer Research UK Campaign Essay by a medical student on how the Cancer Research UK campaign was flawed (published by the BMJ)More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

[CW: weight talk, extreme dieting methods, medical abuse]In this first of a two part series of the ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast', Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Natala, a former serial dieter whose incredible story highlights just how dangerous medical weight stigma can be. A former 'c-list celebrity in the plant-based diet world', Natala shares her experience of how she has finally conquered anti-fat bias in a disabled body. Together they cover:Why doctors shouldn't put children on a dietHow doctors should never BLAME their patients for their conditionJust how far people are willing to go to lose weightThe potentially fatal consequences of weight stigmaJust how awesome her brother is!Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Episode 7 - weight stigma in Children with Molly Forbes and Body Happy OrgJes Baker is @themilitantbaker on instagramFurther information about Cushings can be found here.For information about how to manage medical conditions without dieting, check out HAES Health Sheets.

In this second of a two-part series of the ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast', Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Natala, a former serial dieter and 'c-list celebrity in the plant-based diet world'. Natala shares her experience of the ugly side of the health and well-being industry, and confirms what we already know - diets can't be trusted. Together they cover:The difference between ethical veganism and the plant-based diet industryThe frightening truth about what goes on behind the scenesHow easy it is to become caught up in the world of healthismThe truth about Whole FoodsThe reason we being told to eat Kale instead of Collard greensThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast', Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Non diet nutritionist and secondary school teacher, Jeanette Thompson-Wessen.  Jeanette is a qualified nutritionist who specialises in intuitive eating and body image, and also happens to teach during the week. She is known as The Mindset Nutritionist, and is one of the co-founders and directors of Health Professionals Against Weight Stigma (HPAWS).  She is also mum to two girls (for now!) and lives in Kent with her husband.Together Natasha and Jeanette discuss:How to act professional when really you're just the best of friends who don't know how to take things seriouslyWhat is intuitive eatingHow diet culture impacts the nutrition industryBody acceptanceThe dangers of dieting during pregnancyThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:The Mindset NutritionistJeanette is on InstagramMore about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.More about Jeanette:Jeanette helps people who are tired of dieting feel in control of what they are eating and create healthy behaviours that last a lifetime through eating intuitively.  She has a degree in Nutrition and is a proud member of ASDAH (the Association for Size Diversity and Health).  She has firsthand experience of living in a larger body and the dangers of diet culture. Jeanette has  worked in a Dietetics and Nutrition department helping in heart rehabilitation and diabetes education. She has even worked in family weight management. She wanted to become a nutrition counsellor but thought that she couldn't because of her weight so she became a Food and Nutrition teacher, following her passion to help people and their health. 

***Content Warning: Talk of childhood abuse, sexual trauma and mental health. This episode may be triggering for some ***In this episode of the ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast', Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by "Kate" who shares her experiences of childhood sexual abuse and how this impacted her relationship with her body and food.  Together they cover:How childhood trauma impacts both health and weightWhy emotional eating is common in trauma survivorsWhy health professionals need to be trauma informedPlease note that the first 8:19 mins do not contain any details of abuse and focus on the impact of childhood trauma on health and wellbeing.Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Help after Rape and Sexual Assault (NHS)Victim Support (Childhood abuse)The the National Association for People Abused in Childhood (NAPAC)Help for Adult Victims Of Child Abuse (HAVOCA)NSPCC (advice for victims of non-recent abuse)Guide to support options for abuse (MIND)SupportLine If you suspect a child is being abused please report this to your local social services department or the police. If you are a child who is being abused, please contact Childline on 0800 1111The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study is free to view, and the CDC also provides some helpful information. 

In the final episode of the series, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Arielle, owner of Dance Life in Madison, WI, and her wife Zoe.  Their love for each other and  their passion for encouraging and uplifting folks through dance makes this episode a fun and inspirational way to end the first season of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast'.Together Natasha, Arielle and Zoe discuss:The challenges of recovering from an eating disorder in a larger bodyThe history of belly dancing and the influence of White European culture on this particular form of danceThe joys of embracing one's bellyThe benefits of freeing oneself from the male gazeHow to challenge fat oppression through joyful movementThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Dance Life, Madison, WI. Dance Life is on InstagramMore about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.More about Dance Life:Dance Life is a fat positive, body positive in-person and livestream dance studio offering belly dance, burlesque, ballet and cardio dance classes for adults. They are a small business in Madison, WI and they believe strongly that dance and movement is for EVERY body.  They warmly welcome participants of all genders, sizes, races, ages, mobility or ability level and are firm believers in the principles of Health At Every Size® (HAES).  They make sure all bodies are treated with the respect and love that they deserve, and that everybody is made to feel great exactly as they are.  They ensure that everyone knows that they have the right to pursue health behaviors like dance and aerobics if they so desire, and they try to ensure that all their participants are able to relate positively to their body and have a blast.  As Arielle says, all jiggles are good jiggles! 

In series 2 of their podcast Dr. Asher Larmie (formerly Natasha) explores the concepts of health and healthism by challenging 12 simple tenants that they believe form the very foundation of this modern day religion.  Alongside 12 incredible guests, they challenge each law and slowly build a narrative that challenges almost everything we believe about health and fatness.  Episode 1 is an introduction to the laws, which are as follows:Health is something that can be easily definedHealth is something that we can controlWe are responsible for improving our own health  A person's worth is determined by their health     We owe society a debt of health. People in poor health are a drain on society. The healthy few end up paying for the lazy, unhealthy masses.Good health should be our number one priority  You cannot be fat and healthy  Fatness is a sign of weakness and lack of self-respectFatness can be cured by eating less and moving more  Everyone can lose weight if they try hard enough  BMI is a perfectly good measure of health and any health professional that disagrees is not fit for purpose  It is OK to discriminate against fat people  Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challenge the first law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Dr Emma Green (PhD). Emma is a writer, editor and freelance researcher. Informed by her PhD in Health Psychology and personal training certification, Emma's work aims to challenge assumptions in the health and fitness space by sharing science and generating constructive conversations. Together Asher and Emma discuss:The complex definition of health. How much influence diet and exercise has on a person's overall healthWhy many associate health with fatnessThe importance of mental healthSome lesser known facts about eating disorders and disordered eatingThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Emma Green in on Instagram Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma (FPAWS) is a Community Interest Company striving to create inclusive fitness spaces where every body feels welcome and comfortable enough to feel the true benefits of physical activity. They can also be found on Instagram. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challenge the second law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Rachel Wardle, a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist who is currently working in respiratory care for children and young people with complex neurodisability.  She has been fat the vast majority of her life, and currently falls into the superfat category Together Asher and Rachel discuss:How much control we have over our healthHow the COVID pandemic changed our perceptions of healthTheir experiences of working through the pandemic The challenges faced by fat healthcare professionals working in often times hostile anti-fat spacesContent Warning:COVID and experiences on ITU, fat shaming, weight stigma, explicit languageThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challenge the third law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Dr Lily O'Hara, Associate Professor of Public Health at Qatar University.  Her research focuses on analyzing oppressive public health approaches to body weight and their inequitable impact on people with larger bodies, and developing ethical, evidence-based, salutogenic public health initiatives for body liberation using the social justice-based Health at Every Size approach. In Part One, Asher and Lily discuss:How we should be defining healthHow the salutogenic model is enhanced by the ecological modelThe social determinants of healthHow the Red Lotus Model allows us to understand health promotion through a social justice and body liberation critical lensReferences:The article that Asher often refers to her and recommends everyone reads is The Red Lotus Model (2007 edition)Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the Dr Lily O'HaraDr Lily O'Hara is Associate Professor of Public Health at Qatar University. She is a public health and health promotion educator and practitioner with experience in Australia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Lily has worked on community, workplace, and school-based programs addressing a broad range of health and wellbeing issues. Lily's research focuses on developing the critical health promotion competencies of the community, workforce, and institutions through the development of the Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model, professional development, and teaching.   More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challenge the third law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Dr Lily O'Hara, Associate Professor of Public Health at Qatar University.  Her research focuses on analyzing oppressive public health approaches to body weight and their inequitable impact on people with larger bodies, and developing ethical, evidence-based, salutogenic public health initiatives for body liberation using the social justice-based Health at Every Size approach.In Part Two, Asher and Lily discuss:Wellness culture and how different it is from the salutogenic, ecological health paradigmThe ethics of weight loss surgeryWhy some people are fanatical about wellness cultureWhy we can't assume that between population based studies apply to  individualsReferences:Season 1, Episode 10 of the Fat Doctor Podcast; "The one about cancer".The Weighting Room Webinar on Weight Loss SurgeryThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the Dr Lily O'HaraDr Lily O'Hara is Associate Professor of Public Health at Qatar University. She is a public health and health promotion educator and practitioner with experience in Australia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Lily has worked on community, workplace, and school-based programs addressing a broad range of health and wellbeing issues. Lily's research focuses on developing the critical health promotion competencies of the community, workforce, and institutions through the development of the Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model, professional development, and teaching.   More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challenge the fourth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Michelle Osbourne, a content creator, communications professional and multi-disciplined educator that specializes in helping marginalized communities build socially conscious brands In this episode, Asher and Michelle discuss:How we often seek external validation to define our worthHow to handle negative comments about our bodies and health concern trollingThe difference between confidence, body positivity and body neutralityThe importance of instersectional fat activismReferences:Michelle can be found on Instagram and Tik TokMichelle's website is Michelle Osbourne & CoYou can email Michelle at hello@michelleosbourne.com Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about Michelle OsbourneMichelle works from an anti-racist, anti-oppression, intersectional feminist framework and can often be heard speaking on topics such as body liberation, self-confidence, marginalized woman issues and LGBTQ2+ rights. She's been a frequent guest speaker on radio, podcasts, voted CBC's 2021 Black Changemakers, featured on T.V. and in magazines such as City News Montreal and Today's Parent. With over 15 years of experience working in marketing and communications, Michelle is the owner of her own branding and communications studio Michelle Osbourne & Co. and is also the Creative Director of Project Femme Noire, a photo series that celebrates Black women living in Québec City. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challenge the fifth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Da'Shaun Harrison, a Black, fat, queer and trans theorist and abolitionist in Atlanta, GA. Harrison is the author of Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness, and is a public speaker who often gives talks and leads workshops on Blackness, queerness, gender, fatness, disabilities, and their intersections. Harrison currently serves as the Editor-at-Large for Scalawag Magazine. In this episode, Asher and Da'Shaun discuss:How health is violenceHow the medical profession is founded on the subjugation of black peopleHow slavery impacts the doctor-patient relationship in 21st century AmericaWhere we go from hereReferences:Da'Shaun's book is Belly of the beast: The politics of anti-fatness as anti-blackness can be purchased now, and the audiobook is now available. Da'Shaun can be found on Twitter,  Instagram and FacebookTheir website is Dashaunharrison.comYou can listen to Unsolicited Fatties Talk Back wherever you listen to your podcast. Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about Da'Shaun HarrisonWriting, for Da'Shaun, is not solely a passion or talent, but it is the foundation on which their home—their love, their survival, their creativity—is built. It is their expression of self; their contribution to the documentation of the histories of oppressed/colonized peoples. Harrison's writing has appeared in PhiladelphiaPrint, Medium, THEM, Black Youth Project, BET, and other online publications. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challenge the fifth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Caleb Luna, an artist, public scholar and theorist of the body.  They are the author of REVENGE BODY and co-host of the podcast Unsolicited: Fatties Talk Back.  In this episode, Asher and Caleb discuss:How health and wellness culture is abelist and classistHow the pursuit of health and wellness is cultural and should not be assumedHow they learned to flip the script and embrace their fatnessThe beauty of queer cultureReferences:Caleb's book REVENGEBODY can be purchased now.Caleb can be found on Instagram and through their websiteYou can listen to Unsolicited Fatties Talk Back wherever you listen to your podcast. Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about Caleb LunaAs a Ph.D. candidate in Performance Studies at UC Berkeley, Caleb's dissertation reads race, size and sexuality in contemporary U.S. media and cultural production. Publishing, performing and curating across genre and medium, their work is interested in engaging embodied difference as a generative resource toward fatter understandings of collective freedom. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challenge the seventh law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Nicola Salmon, fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”.   In this episode, Asher and Nicola discuss:The challenges that some people face when TTC in a fat bodyWhether it is possible to be fat and have a healthy pregnancyIf weight loss helps fertility or pregnancyIf it is possible to be fat and healthyReferences:Nicola's book Fat and Fertile: how to get pregnant in a bigger body can be purchased now.Nicola can be found on Instagram and through her websiteThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about Nicola SalmonNicola helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility.  She uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challenge the eighth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Superfat fitness instructor Becky Scott, founder of Missfits Workout.In this episode, Asher and Becky discuss:The difference between longevity and quality of life and how this relates to healthPerforming the role of the "good fat"What it is like to be a fat fitness professionalThe role of thin allies in the fitness professionReferences:Becky can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can find all the information about the classes she offers on her website and you can also join her at FPAWS and as part of the Rebel Body Collective. Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about BeckyBecky is a trained as a fitness instructor and now leads her own dance-based exercise classes.  She promotes a holistic approach to fitness and wellbeing that's not about aesthetics - She's more about building confidence than muscle, more about losing inhibitions than inches! Becky's approach offers a great introduction to dance based group fitness for those who don't feel ‘at home' in the gym - with a plus size instructor who has designed routines with plus size bodies in mind.She is a founding members of Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma, a Community Interest Company striving to create inclusive fitness spaces where every body feels welcome and comfortable enough to feel the true benefits of physical activity.  In addition, she recently joined the Rebel Body Collective, a community of weight-neutral, size-inclusive, HAES-aligned, body liberation-oriented movement professionals.More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

In order to challeng  the tenth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by comedian and Tik Tok sensation  Cara McB.In this episode, Asher and Cara discuss:Health through the lens of productivity and capitalismThe process of ditching diet culture to fighting for social justiceHow privilege influences healthReferences:Cara can be found on  Instagram, and  Tik Tok. Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. 

In order to challenge the eleventh law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Body Trust® Coach Nicola Hagett.In this episode, Asher and Nicola discuss:The double bind of health and healthcareWhat medical trauma looks likeCompassion for those that feel the need to perform the role of the "good fat"References:Nicola can be found on Instagram, and Twitter. You can sign up to her newslette  and find all the information about the services she offers on her website.Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about Nicola Nicola a Body Trust Coach for plus-sized/fat humans. She iz also a fat person who practices Body Trust® every day in order to heal, thrive, and reclaim the joy and pleasure in her life.She supports and guides smart, socially conscious humans  to heal their relationship with food, unlearn body shame, and live their fullest life, right now, in the body they're in.  Nicola helps folks move from “getting it intellectually” to integrating these approaches fully into their life – without getting pulled off course by Diet Culture and Anti-Fatness. She shows people how to explore, name & reclaim their Body Story, learn to trust their body's wisdom, unpack fear of weight gain, and redefine what health and wellbeing mean for them.More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle

In the final episode of season 2, Dr. Asher Larmie not only asks the question "is it OK to discriminate against fat people", but they also reflect on the future of the Fat Doctor Podcast.In this episode, Asher discusses:Why the wellness industry keeps getting it wrongWhat it means to be a "progressive"The reality of podcasting and how they plan to make this podcast more sustainable for the futureThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one.Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle

Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 3 of the Fat Doctor Podcast, or as Asher likes to think of it, the reboot.  In this episode they be challenge the crazy progressive liberal snowflake stereotype.  Apparently fat liberation is extremism.  Or is it?In this episode, Asher discusses:Their own journey into fat liberationWhy basic human rights and freedom from discrimination and oppression is not radical extremismWhy BMI and "ob*sity" have no business being part of heath or healthcareWhy focusing on weight loss is a waste of breathThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one.Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle

There is a CONTENT WARNING for stigmatizing language, medical weight stigma/ trauma and s**icide.  Asher is joined by regular guest Jeanette Thompson-Wessen (she/her), Anti-diet Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating and Body Acceptance Coach.  Together they discuss the recently published American Academy of Pedicatrics (AAP) guidelines on the management of childhood & adolescent oB*siTy, in particular the evidence (or lack of evidence) that supports their advice that:Children as young as 12 should be offered weight loss drugsChildren as young as 13 should be offered weight loss surgeryThank you for listeningYou can find out more about Jeanette on her website and by following her on social media. Click here to book one of her courses.  More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, talks all things related to weight stigma, fatphobia and fat liberation.  They will be joined by several regular guests as well as guests from throughout the fat activism sphere.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one.Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circleIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

There is a CONTENT WARNING for stigmatizing language, medical weight stigma and medical trauma.  Asher is joined by regular guest Rachel Wardle (she/her), Pediatric Physiotherapist and large fat.  Together they continue the discussion about the recently published American Academy of Pedicatrics (AAP) guidelines on the management of childhood & adolescent oB*siTy, focusing on several Key Action Statements and the lack of evidence supporting them. This includes:Calculating the BMI of ALL children aged 2-18 on an annual basisGiving weight loss advice to children as young as twoOffering weight loss drugs or surgery to children as young as 12/13 More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, talks all things related to weight stigma, fatphobia and fat liberation.  They will be joined by several regular guests as well as guests from throughout the fat activism sphere.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one.Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circleIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

There is a CONTENT WARNING for stigmatizing language, medical weight stigma and medical trauma.  Asher concluded this three part series on the recently published American Academy of Pedicatrics (AAP) guidelines on the management of childhood & adolescent oB*siTy, this time considering if the guidelines need to exist in the first place and what it's really all about.More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, talks all things related to weight stigma, fatphobia and fat liberation.  They will be joined by several regular guests as well as guests from throughout the fat activism sphere.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one.Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into their inner circleIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

There is a CONTENT WARNING for medical weight stigma, cancer and medical trauma.  Today Asher introduces you to Sarah-Jane, whose Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer could have been detected much earlier had a single doctor bothered to lay a hand on her abdomen. Weight stigma means fewer examinations, delayed investigations and poorer treatment and Sarah-Jane has paid the ultimate price. You can support and follow Sarah-Jane on InstagramMore about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, talks all things related to weight stigma, fatphobia and fat liberation.  They will be joined by several regular guests as well as guests from throughout the fat activism sphere.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one.Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into their inner circleIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

There is a CONTENT WARNING for medical weight stigma, cancer and eating disorders.  Asher follows up on their previous episode about the challenges of navigating cancer treatment as a Fat person by responding to a stigmatising video about breast cancer risk. They are joined by Cara McB, a "fat queer person on the internet" and beloved Instagrammer/Tik Toker. Together Asher and Cara ask:1. Does being fat cause breast cancer?2. Does being fat increase your risk of breast cancer recurrence?3. What are the risks of recurrence and death in fat people with breast cancer?4. Why do doctors refuse to listen to the evidence?More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, talks all things related to weight stigma, fatphobia and fat liberation.  They will be joined by several regular guests as well as guests from throughout the fat activism sphere.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one.Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into their inner circleIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

This is an unfiltered podcast. And by that I mean I didn't have any idea what I was going to say before pressing the record button and I also didn't spend any time editing it. What you're about to listen to is the opposite of a what a podcast should be.  But it does contain a lot of information from a doctor who has become somewhat of an expert on Wegovy since they read every single trial published about it. Several times over. So much so that they produced a 1hr webinar plus 32 page supplementary booklet on it. You can actually watch that webinar if you're interested. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

In this Episode Asher catches up with their Best. Friend. Kiesha (it's a private joke) in what was meant to be a review of Jessica Wilson's amazing debut book "IT'S ALWAYS BEEN OURS: REWRITING THE HISTORY OF BLACK WOMEN'S BODIES". Not quite the intellectual analysis that they had planned, this is essentially a conversation between two good friends, one of whom has to navigate the world as a Black Fat Woman. Kiesha shares her own experience of her body and adds to the already rich conversation that Wilson shares in her book. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

Episode 8 features yet another one of Asher's amazing friends (yes, they are starting to boast a little, and it is getting annoying).  This time it's Ross Anderson Doherty, who is a performer, teacher and director of the Cabaret Supper Club in the heart of Belfast.  You may know them from their instagram account @craicwithrossy, which is where Asher first fell in love with them.  Together they share their love of Jessica Wilson's book "IT'S ALWAYS BEEN OURS: REWRITING THE HISTORY OF BLACK WOMEN'S BODIES" (as much as any two fat white non binary Wilson fans can) as well as a host of other important issues. Together Ross and Asher discuss some of the complexities of navigating the world in FAT TRANS bodies, proving that the best kind of fat has always been the trans fat (it's just got a bit of a bad reputation is all). If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

In their bravest and sincerest episode yet, Asher talks about how challenging they have found the last couple of years and the cost of whistleblowing or "doing the right thing".  Ultimately they find themselves facing an impossible choice.  To remain silent and allow people to harm others, or to speak up and accept the violent consequences. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

I thought I was done talking about Wegovy for a while.  I thought wrong.  I don't imagine this will be the last time I talk about the weight loss drug that has the whole world talking, but in the meantime I am pleased to announce my upcoming Masterclass on Friday 21st April.  More details can be found on my website. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

In a world made up of cats and dogs, where do you stick a rhino? Don't worry if that doesn't make sense.  It will by the end of the show. There is no episode description for this but don't forget to check out the Fat Joy Podcast episode on the American Academy Pediatrics guidelines for fat kids. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon. If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok.

On the 7th January 2024 at 9:02pm, Asher went on LBC radio and had a massive go at Rachel Johnson, disgraced Prime Minister Boris Johnson's younger sister.  Find out why and what Asher learned in the process in this episode. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

This questions comes from one of my incredible Weighting Room members. I pressed record and hoped for the best. It turned out OK, I think. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Never ask a doctor for nutrition advice, because most of us don't have a clue what we're talking about. And yet I managed to spend an entire episode talking about it, which shows that I have mastered the art of faking it 'til you make it. Or something like that. It's worth listening to because I make one or two valid points. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

I spend quite a bit of time talking about the perimenopause. It turns out people don't know much about it, and most of what they have been told is nonsense. So this episode is dedicated to all the people who are tired of the night sweats and the fatigue and the brain fog. Weight loss isn't going to fix it, but you probably already knew that, didn't you?!Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

The question was "what happens if I have to lose weight for my health". In this case, it was joint pain. Who says they need to? What evidence do they have? What can we do when we find ourselves in similar situations? Find out in today's episode. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

I recorded this episode with Bree, who goes by @justbreehonest on Instagram,  in March 2023. It has taken me this long to get my act together and post it. It's a really interesting conversation between a straight sized fitness professional and a fat person who isn't generally a fan of fitness professionals. Bree is one of the exceptions!  Listen in to learn what it means to be a "success story".Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

On the 19th January, Asher received notice of a formal warning from the GMC regarding two tweets he penned in 2022. He was accused of reverse racism/transphobia/homophobia. This is the conclusion of a 2 year investigation into his social media content that has had a number of devastating effects. In this episode, Asher takes his power back from the GMC because ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. You can read Asher's open letter to the GMC here.Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Following on from last week, Asher tells the GMC exactly what he thinks of them and why doctors should be focussing on tackling, prejudice, discrimination and injustice as opposed to protecting their own. You can read Asher's open letter to the GMC here. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

In honour of World Ob*sity Day, Asher talks about how are bodies aren't meant to shrink and how much easier it is to take up space once we've come to this realisation. You can learn about Asher's new course Unshrinkable here. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

We're all fairly familiar with what a bad doctor looks like. But what about good doctors? Does kindness equal weight inclusive. Just because they care about and respect their patients, does it mean good doctors don't have anti-fat bias? Explore these questions and more in this week's episode. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

In this episode, Asher reads an entry from his own journal and then delves into the science of stress and trauma. Cards on the table, he is not a trauma expert but he does have a lot of lived experience with dealing with his own trauma, and supporting clients through theirs. He has been using the Wheel of Feels app for a while now.Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher met Anne when they joined his online community The Weighting Room. They both realised that they had quite a bit in common and struck up a friendship. Anne (they/them) is a neurofeedback/biofeedback professional, an author, and a human trafficking consultant. They are the founder of non-profit aimed at providing trauma recovery for those who would otherwise struggle to gain access to services. You can find them on Instagram as @anne.kinsey.writes. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

It's not our fault that other people lack the moral courage to challenge their own bias, listen to other POVs, or respect people who question their beliefs. It's not our fault but, as is the way of the world, we still need to learn how to deal with it.  In this episode, Asher processes his experience giving a guest lecture to a group of nutrition undergraduates, one of whom was determined to make his life miserable. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher was 43 years old when he found out that there are some people out there who don't care whether people like them or not! It has understandably taken him a few days to process that, and this episode explores Fat tropes and the potential reasons why Fat people are so desperate to be likeable (#NotAllFatPeople).Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher came up with the idea for this podcast whilst recording the previous episode. So in a sense, this is a follow up. Today he talks about judgement - why we do it, when it becomes problematic, and how we can learn to stop judging ourselves and the people around us. (Ps. Asher doesn't know the answer to any of these things). Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Today Asher is joined by Tamara Pincus, a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist, with a specialty in working with kinky, polyamorous and LGBTQIA+ clients. She runs the Pincus Centre for Inclusive Treatment and Education in Washington, DC. They specialized in sex therapy and relationship counseling, as well as coaching, support groups, one-off workshops, multi-session sex and relationship classes, and accessible web resources. Tamara and Asher discuss sex through a fat positive, trauma informed and social justice lens. In true Asher style, there was little to no preparation before he hit record so be prepared for it to get a little messy at times.You can find all about Tamara and the Pincus Centre on the website Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher has come under criticism for using AI to create images that he uses on his website and social media. He is not one to use his podcast to respond to critics, but in this case he has a lot to say and he thinks it's relevant to Fat activism. This episode digs into the complex issues surrounding AI and its role in our collective future. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher is not so much breaking up with social media as he is DTR (defining the relationship). In this episode, Asher explains the journey he has been going on since he signed up for his first Instagram account in 2020. He goes through his pros and cons list and talks about the boundaries he has had to put in place over the last few weeks and months.Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher has a hearing with the GMC (General Medical Council) on the 3rd June 2024, during which he will be formally resigning his membership. In this episode, Asher offers evidence that the GMC is committed to upholding white supremacy, and explains why he can no longer, in good conscience, continue to work as a Doctor in the UK. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

If you want to know where a person really stands, get them talking about food, sex or money. We've covered food and weight extensively on this program and last month we talked about sex. All that's left is money, and who better to have a conversation with than the amazing Ray Dodd? Asher has been working with Ray, a Money and Business coach, in a variety of different ways over the last few months. That includes being part of Ray's Plenty Community. Fancy doubling your monthly income?  Then ACT NOW before doors to registration shut. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

We've been pathologizing Fat for so long that we're no longer able to see the wood from the trees. Take a journey with me through the timeline, and you'll soon realise it's not at all what we think it is. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Modern medicine is fatphobic AF. Last week I talked about how we pathologized fat. This week I will bridge the gap between history and our present reality.  We'll cover the impact of:

Dr Michael Mosley, a television presenter and author who popularised the 5:2 intermittent fasting diet, died at the age of 67 earlier this month. And I think there is a lot we can learn from his untimely passing. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

I this episode, Asher teaches you how to be a doctor in just over half an hour. It's not actually that complicated. He highlights some of the issues with our current methods of practice, starting with the "presenting complaint" and going from there!Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Following on from last week's episode, Asher teaches you how to be a good GP and how to create your own personalised health plan. Visit Asher's webiste and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher is often asked why stress makes pain worse, or increases blood sugar, or leads to headaches/missed periods/IBS/Psoriasis flare ups. The answer is the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis and Asher explains it all during this episode. Content warning: big words that don't always make sense. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher has been avoiding his doctor. Again. But that's OK, he knows he's not the only one. In this episode he makes the case for why Fat people can't help but steer clear of doctors, and how the only way to change that is to take your power back.  Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to our sense of purpose. It literally translates into "a reason for living". In this episode, Asher shares his journey over the last 5 years from doctor and serial dieter to the person he is today. Find out more about Asher took his power back, and found his Ikigai. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

According to CNN, "Rugby Olympic medallist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning!" And whilst her viral video was an awesome clapback and she is doing a good job at promoting all body sizes, we're still getting it wrong when it comes to talking about BMI. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Chronic inflammation has been linked to a number of poor health outcomes. In this episode, Asher takes you through the 3 R's for tackling chronic inflammation - Rest, Recuperation, and Resources. Please note that Asher will be taking a two week break (because REST) and will be back again on Wednesday the 28th August. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

We're taught to trust and believe our doctors implicitly. But does that mean we should be following their advice without question? Certainly not. In this episode, Asher teaches you how he interrogates his own doctor's statements and why he thinks it's essential that we all learn this technique. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

This is part one of a series where Asher introduces you to a fictional character that he has met many times before in different forms. Jamie has seen so many specialists, all with different opinions on what is causing their symptoms. Yet none of them have offered up a diagnosis that explains all of their symptoms. Can you guess the diagnosis?Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Rowan is blaming themselves for their poorly controlled diabetes. And why wouldn't they? Other have been blaming them since they can remember. Witness Rowan unlearn these negative health beliefs and take control of their healthcare. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Doctors aren't taking Phoenix seriously. They're being told to eat less, exercise more, and lose some weight. This isn't the magical cure to all their problems. If anything, it's making them  worse. Phoenix wants to go back to the way things were before, but before they can, they've got to untangle some of their health beliefs and come to terms with their current reality. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

The other day, Cara messaged Asher to say:"I've been slowly pushing my doctor to forget that I'm fat and there as been some growth. At my last appointment she was scheduling me for an MRI and there is a mandatory weight question. She told me about it upfront, said she would not weigh me but that she needed a number to put in there. She asked me what I thought she should write, I gave her the answer, and that was that. It felt like a win. It felt like I had taught her something and that she valued the lesson."So of COURSE Asher begged Cara to come on his podcast. Who wouldn't?! You can find Cara on Instagram or through her Linktree. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher has known Nicola for several years now. Among other things, Nicola is Asher's go-to expert for anything weight inclusive that is fertility related. Today Asher and Nicola discuss how they work with clients and how their AuDHD impacts their work lives. Hint: it's not a superpower but it does make them uniquely placed to support neurodiverse clients.You can find Nicola on Instagram or check out her website Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Asher talks to Lisa, creator of Mon Gros Podcast which literally translates into my BIG podcast (or FAT podcast, depending on which way you look at it). There is an entire 10 minute segment dedicated to cheese in this episode. You're welcome. Check out Mon Gros Podcast on Instagram or wherever you listen inVisit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

4 years ago, Asher failed his final diet. More accurately, the final diet failed him. 3 years ago, he came out as transmasculine. Two years ago, he uprooted his entire life and moved to Scotland. This time last year, he realised he was neurodivergent. In may 2020, he was writing a weight loss blog. A lot has happened since then, so he figured it was high time he re-introduced himself.Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

It's amazing what some surgeons will say to get out of performing surgery. Which is weird, because they're supposed to like performing surgery. Otherwise why become a surgeon? In this episode, Asher explores one of life's many mysteries and also does a lot of ranting. What can he say? He's autistic and he doesn't have time for lies. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

A whole bunch of us were raised on the premise of an Amercian Dream, and it turns out we were all sold a lie. The harder we work, the less we own. As the average life expectancy reaches new heights, so too do health disaprities. No matter who we vote for, politicians have zero interest in doing the will of the people. And there's no justice to be found in the legal justice system. So now that we've woken up (some of us have been awake for a while now), what are we going to do about it?Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

The holidays can be a lot—especially if you're juggling too many expectations, feeling the weight of others' emotions, or just trying to keep it all together when everything feels like it's falling apart. In this episode, I'm diving into how the holiday season can throw extra pressure on those of us who take on more than we should—whether that's managing everyone else's needs, pushing ourselves to meet impossible standards, or feeling disconnected and drained despite being surrounded by people. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Jude is Fat, exahusted, and ashamed. They've been so tired lately they finally bit the bullet and visited their doctor. Of course the doctor told them to eat less and get some exercise. But they also mentioned a sleep study. But Jude can't possibly have sleep apnea because that's just another thing everyone will blame on their weight. What's Jude to do?Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Raven's story is one that I imagine many of us are intimately familiar with. Raven is a 34 year old graphic designer, A plus student and all round badass who has been trying to shrink their body their entire life. This episode is just in time for the holiday season and the run up to the January New Year, New You nonsense that we know is coming. It's the penultimate episode of season 4. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

 In the final episode of season 4, Asher recounts his personal growth over the past year and has a message for 2025. WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED. Season 5 launches on Wednesday the 15th January. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

In this episode, I uncover the truths about prediabetes - what it is, what it isn't, and why you've been misled. Meet Joy, a mother navigating the weight stigma tied to her diagnosis, and stick around for the debut of my new segment: "Everything You've Been Told About Weight Loss Is a Lie."Learn more about my masterclass *“Prediabetes Isn't A Real Medical Condition” or sign up right now.* Alternatively, check out my blog post “Prediabetes: A Lesson In PR”. https://www.fatdoctor.co.uk/2023/03/19/prediabetes-a-lesson-in-pr/Today's article was “Effects of Weight Loss, Weight Cycling, and Weight Loss Maintenance on Diabetes Incidence and Change in Cardiometabolic Traits in the Diabetes Prevention Program”Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Health isn't a one-size-fits-all concept. It's as diverse and dynamic as the people who experience it. In this episode, I challenge the narrow, static definitions of health and asks whether health is a basic human right or a privilege. A binary concept or a specturm. A journey or a destination.If you want to explore health in more detail, don't miss my FREE workshop, Redefining Health, available to download anytime. Feeling exhausted by the endless "New Year, New You" hype and its narrow definition of health? Join my FREE 7-day email challenge - the perfect antidote to diet culture January. This week's Everything You've Been Told About Weight Loss Is a Lie features  the article "Lower carbohydrate diets and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: a population-based cohort study and pooling of prospective studies" (Mazidi, 2019)Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

In this powerful episode, I examine the critical intersection of fatness, chronic pain, and medical bias. Drawing from both my professional expertise as a doctor and my personal experience with frozen shoulder, I expose how the medical system frequently fails fat patients seeking pain management – not through lack of treatment options, but through prejudice and assumptions.Key moments:How doctors make assumptions about fat patients in pain [6:00]The medical trauma cycle and delayed care [9:18]The three types of pain: nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic [13:20]Your rights as a patient with chronic pain [20:01]Practical steps for getting proper assessment and treatment [23:22]Ask Me Anything [34:21]Eveything You've Been Told About Weight Loss Is A Lie [39:14]Learn more about my Fibromyalgia Masterclass Join The Weighting Room and get a free 30 minute chronic pain consultationThis week's paper is  Andreoli, María F et al. “Leptin resensitisation: a reversion of leptin-resistant states.” The Journal of endocrinology vol. 241,3 (2019): R81-R96. doi:10.1530/JOE-18-0606 Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Through Harper's journey from dismissive doctors to eventual fibromyalgia diagnosis, I explore how weight stigma, medical gaslighting, and inadequate pain management create layers of trauma for patients in marginalized bodies. I break down the science of fibromyalgia in accessible terms and explain how the nervous system's "volume control" for pain gets stuck on high. Key moments:Medical Trauma Discussion (20:52) - An examination of how repeated negative healthcare experiences create lasting trauma (the bag of sh*t)Understanding Fibromyalgia (25:59): Explanation of fibromyalgia which affects 5% of the global population and is still so poorly understoodEverything You've Been Told About Weight Loss is a Lie (31:31): Part 2 of my analysis of a 2013 study by Tomiyama, Alstrom and Mann examining the relationship between weight loss and health outcomes.Ask Me Anything (36:49): Discussion of glucosamine sulfate's role in preventing osteoarthritis, based on a randomized controlled trial.Community Information & Closing (40:43): Information about The Weighting Room community, on demand fibromyalgia masterclass, and consultation services.This week's paper is  Tomiyama, A. Janet, Britt Ahlstrom, and Traci Mann. "Long-term Effects of Dieting: Is Weight Loss Related to Health?" Social and Personality Psychology Compass, vol. 7, no. 12, 2013, pp. 861-877. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12076. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

In this explosive episode, Dr. Asher Larmie speaks with Dra. Mónica Peralta, a physician from Nicaragua specializing in diabetes, intuitive eating, and Body Trust. Together they explore weight stigma in healthcare across cultures, focusing on the unique challenges faced in Latin America. Dra. Monica shares her journey from promoting weight loss to becoming a weight-inclusive practitioner, offering a candid critique of how diabetes care is too often reduced to weight management. Their conversation tackles the harmful impacts of GLP-1 medications being repurposed for weight loss, the deeply problematic concept of World Ob*sity Day, and the hope found in the organization AWSIM (Association for Weight and Size Inclusive Medicine). Key Moments:0:00 Introduction11:02Diabetes and Weight Stigma - A Double Burden 18:40 19:12 Weight Cycling and Its Impact on Diabetes Management 27:12 GLP-1 Medications: From Diabetes Treatment to Weight Loss Industry 38:42 World Ob*sity Day - "A Day to Eradicate a Type of Human Being" 50:12 AWSIM: The Association for Weight and Size Inclusive Medicine 57:42 Connecting with Dra. Mónica Peralta and Final Thoughts Dra Mónica Peralta is a nutritionist and diabetologist who practices in Nicaragua and sees clients worldwide. She is certified in intuitive eating, eating disorders, psychonutrition, and body image. You can learn all about her and the services she offers on her website, and follow her inspiring content on Instagram. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

CW for the o-word In this rather passionate episode of The Fat Doctor Podcast, I take on World Obsity Day and use this farce to challenge the very foundation of weight-centric healthcare. We take a look at how organizations like the World Obsity Federation medicalize and pathologize fatness while claiming to fight weight stigma, exposing the contradictions and financial interests behind these narratives. Key moments:Why ob*sity is not a disease but a descriptor (fat) that has been unnecessarily and intentionally medicalizedHow weight stigma and weight cycling, as opposed to fatness itself, contributes to negative health outcomesA critical analysis of the UK medical guidelines for fatty liver disease that recommend weight loss despite zero supporting evidenceResearch showing that preoperative weight loss before joint replacement surgery provides no benefits, yet is still routinely requiredMy revolutionary approach to medicine: simply not mentioning patients' weight and instead focusing on providing evidence-based care. Find out more at noweigh.org. Want to learn more about Fatty Liver Disease or Osteoarthritis, then check out my free resources. For a deep dive, you'll find both masterclasses in the masterclass membership. Make sure you're subscribed to my mailing list for daily moments of awesomeness delivered straight to your innbox. The journal article I referenced is: Laperche, Jacob et al. “Obesity and total joint arthroplasty: Does weight loss in the preoperative period improve perioperative outcomes?.” Arthroplasty (London, England) vol. 4,1 47. 4 Nov. 2022 Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

 In this episode, I tackle the simple but revolutionary idea that if we can't control our health (and we can't), then we shouldn't be blamed for it! When healthcare professionals blame patients, patients stop trusting us and start avoiding care. That's dangerous! This week I offer some straight-talking advice for both doctors (ask better questions!) and patients (call out the blame when you feel it!). Let's take the shame out of healthcare and remember that illness isn't a personal failure and when all else fails, chose compassion over judgment, folks. Every time.  RESOURCES MENTIONED:

 In this episode, I dive into Charlie's story, who develops Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in their early thrities. Charlie's journey reveals the terrible reality of weight stigma in healthcare - from delayed diagnosis to being blamed for their condition, and ultimately being prescribed weight loss instead of effective treatment. I also get pretty fired up discussing how the medical establishment continues to prescribe weight loss for IIH based on a single terrible study with just 25 participants who were essentially starved on 425 calories a day!  If you'd like to learn more about IIH and weight-inclusive approaches to healthcare, head to noweigh.org for my free resources. My IIH Masterclass which is available now to all Masterclass members (£40/month). I also referenced my upcoming book and No Weigh program where I cover the evidence that everything you've been told about weight loss is a lie. And don't forget to grab a free ticket to my Fat Joy Celebration happening on Friday, March 21st at 5pm UK time (1pm Eastern, 10am Pacific) - we'll have a virtual potluck, dancing, and celebration of fat community! Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

 In this episode, Dr. Asher Larmie speaks with fellow weight inclusive GP Dr. Molly Moffat about creating safe feeding environments for neurodivergent children that goes beyond conventional nutrition rules. They explore how diet culture and neurotypical expectations harm autistic individuals, while sharing personal stories of parenting neurodivergent children and navigating healthcare as autistic doctors themselves. Dr. Moffat offers transformative insights on helping children develop healthy relationships with food by prioritizing emotional safety over nutritional perfectionism. Molly works as an NHS GP and Doctor in Community Paediatrics, as well as a workshop facilitator for the social enterprise Body Happy Org.  She is both neurodivergent herself and a parent to neurodivergent children. Molly offers support to families whose children experience feeding differences, and to adults who want to improve their relationship with food. She practices through a neurodiversity-affirming, weight inclusive lens celebrating both diversity of bodies and diversity of minds. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

 We're doing things slightly different this week (it is episode 13, after all). As a 44-year-old doctor who recently discovered I'm autistic, I'm sharing my personal journey of self-discovery for Autism Awareness Day. In yet another deeply personal episode, I walk through the signs I missed in myself while recognizing them in my kids, how I've been masking my whole life, and why I'm now embracing a more authentic way of living and working. I also explain why I'm done trying to build a business the neurotypical way and how I'm restructuring my work to avoid burnout while still continuing to create content I love. If you've ever wondered about late-diagnosed autism or are feeling burnt out trying to follow other people's rules, this one's for you! Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

 Medical moralism has transformed heart health from a medical issue into a moral judgment. When we label cholesterol as "good" or "bad" and patients as "compliant" or "non-compliant," we're not practicing medicine - we're passing judgment. In this episode, I expose how the "lose weight or die" narrative serves financial interests while ignoring the real social determinants of health. I ask whether our obsession with metabolic markers has become a moral measuring stick rather than genuine care, and challenge listeners to question whether health status should ever define human worth. This episode's journal article is  "Evidence for the Association Between Adverse Childhood Family Environment, Child Abuse, and Caregiver Warmth and Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) Study.” Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textOur worth as human beings is not determined by our health status. In this powerful episode, I challenge the pervasive narrative that ties personal value to health metrics and physical ability. I explore how healthism is deeply rooted in capitalism, racism, ableism, and colonialism, creating harmful hierarchies even within marginalized communities.Drawing from my own personal experience with chronic illness and analyzing problematic media representations of 'fat but fit' bodies, I make the case that every person is equally valuable, regardless of their health or ability to contribute through productivity.This episode asks: What if we collectively rejected the notion that health determines our worth?The Guardian Article is “‘Plot twist - I'm still a fat person!': meet the people proving you can be fit at any size” by Sarah Phillips, Sun 29th March https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/mar/29/im-still-a-fat-person-meet-the-people-proving-you-can-be-fit-at-any-sizeThe journal article is: Metabolically Healthy Obese and Incident Cardiovascular Disease Events Among 3.5 Million Men and WomenGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textIn this episode, I explore the journey of Robin, a 45-year-old art teacher navigating a high cholesterol diagnosis and the frustrating world of weight-centric healthcare. Through their story, I break down the actual science of heart disease risk factors (spoiler: weight is the least of your concerns), explain the difference between primary and secondary prevention, and reveal how the medical establishment's obsession with numbers obscures more important social determinants of health. I also dissect the evidence (or lack thereof) for dietary and lifestyle interventions, highlighting how medication decisions should be based on informed consent, not fear.This episode asks: What if doctors treated us as whole people instead of just collections of numbers?This week's journal article is:  Ras, Rouyanne T et al. “LDL-cholesterol-lowering effect of plant sterols and stanols across different dose ranges: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled studies.” The British journal of nutrition vol. 112,2 (2014): 214-9. doi:10.1017/S0007114514000750 Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Fat Doctor Podcast, I'm joined by Elle Bower Johnston, a  breathworker, rest teacher, and somatic trauma resolution practitioner who describes herself as a "body witch." Our conversation explores the intersection of trauma, embodiment, and healing beyond traditional therapy.Elle explains trauma as "when our body-mind experiences something that it can't digest in the moment - either too much too fast, or not enough over too long." While our protective mechanisms (fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) are natural responses to threats, trauma occurs when these responses get stuck and can't complete.We discuss how systems of oppression create ongoing trauma, particularly for marginalized bodies accessing healthcare. Elle shares how our bodies develop protective mechanisms that may have been necessary for survival, but can become limiting patterns later in life.The conversation moves beyond cognitive understanding to explore embodied healing. As Elle notes, "You can't think your way through" trauma - we need approaches that engage the multifaceted aspects of our bodies: physical, emotional, energetic, and relational.In a world disconnected through capitalism and colonialism, Elle suggests that rest isn't just about lying down or taking a bath - it's about reconnecting with something larger than ourselves. This might be as simple as noticing the seasons changing or feeling gravity's pull on your body. These small moments of connection become pathways to true rest and healing.This episode invites listeners to honor the wisdom in their protective responses while exploring gentle ways to expand beyond them, finding rest and embodiment in a world that often disconnects us from our bodies and each other.You can learn more about Elle through her website. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a text Medical trauma is more than an abstract concept—it's a physical reality that impacts millions of people daily. In this episode, I share my transformative experience at a gender identity clinic, contrasting it with previous healthcare encounters that left me hypervigilant, tense, and bracing for judgment. I explore how our bodies physically store medical trauma—in our gut, our muscles, our posture, and even our skin—creating patterns that repeat with each new medical encounter. For fat people and those with other marginalized identities, this trauma compounds exponentially. This episode invites listeners to recognize medical trauma's physical manifestations while questioning a healthcare system that continues to perpetuate harm despite decades of evidence. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textThe obsession with calculating the "cost of ob*sity" to society reflects our troubling tendency to commodify human life and health. In this rather ragey and explosive episode, I expose how a widely-cited figure of £98 billion was manufactured by pharmaceutical interests to sell weight loss drugs. I challenge the notion that we "owe" society a debt of health and explore how weight stigma, not weight itself, drives depression and poor health outcomes. Through a rather provocative thought experiment, I reveal the absurdity of reducing human experience to economic calculations and argue that tackling stigma, not eradicating fatness, is the real path forward. Today's journal article was:  Stevens, Serena D et al. “Adult and childhood weight influence body image and depression through weight stigmatization.” Journal of health psychology vol. 22,8 (2017): 1084-1093. doi:10.1177/1359105315624749 Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textMedical weight stigma creates dangerous catch-22 situations for patients seeking care. In this episode, I share Cameron's story of developing gallstones after weight loss surgery, only to be denied treatment because their BMI was "still too high." In this episode, I expose how rapid weight loss can trigger gallstone formation and how medical professionals often ignore evidence-based care when treating higher weight patients. I challenge the "lose weight to get treatment" narrative while offering practical advocacy strategies for navigating a biased healthcare system. Today's journal article was Gregori, Matteo et al. “Day case laparoscopic cholecystectomy: Safety and feasibility in obese patients.” International journal of surgery (London, England) vol. 49 (2018)For free resources on the management of galbladder disease head to noweigh.org And don't forget to check out my masterclass on gallstones Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textComing out as fat is harder than coming out as transgender, at least in our experience. When performer and cabaret artist Ross Anderson-Doherty refused to pursue weight loss as medical treatment, their healthcare became a weapon of punishment rather than care. In this raw conversation, we explore how medical fatphobia intersects with transphobia, classism, and ableism to create devastating trauma that nearly destroyed one person's will to live. Ross's journey from medical neglect to triumphant revenge reveals the urgent need to recognize healthcare discrimination as the trauma it truly is.  You can catch Ross performing at the Cabaret Supper Club in Belfast. Be sure to follow them on Tik Tok and Instagram - you'd be a fool not to! Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a text A third of NHS areas are denying hip and knee replacements based on BMI alone—not for medical reasons, but purely to save money. In this episode, I expose how the medical establishment openly admits these discriminatory policies lack evidence while pushing profitable weight loss interventions instead. Meanwhile, actual surgeons and researchers confirm what we've known all along: this is financial discrimination masquerading as healthcare. Have you been denied a knee replacement because of your BMI? Get your free, customizable template here. The Newspaper article by Rebecca Thomas is "Obese patients denied knee and hip replacements to slash NHS costs"The Journal Article is: Pavlovic, Natalie et al. “The effect of body mass index and preoperative weight loss in people with obesity on postoperative outcomes to 6 months following total hip or knee arthroplasty: a retrospective study.” Arthroplasty (London, England) vol. 5,1 48. 1 Oct. 2023 Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.