Published Mar 18, 2024

The Insidious Anti-Fat Bias of Wellness Culture with Julia Lévy-Ndejuru

Julia Lévy-Ndejuru delves into the insidious anti-fat bias within wellness culture, examining the guilt, shame, and societal norms that damage food relationships and self-worth. She highlights the broader determinants of health beyond weight, urging for compassionate skepticism and challenging the pervasive fatphobia that undermines individual well-being.

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The Insidious Anti-Fat Bias of Wellness Culture with Julia Lévy-Ndejuru

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Rethinking Health Priorities

Compassionate Skepticism

Beyond Body Size

Journey to Recovery

Peace with Food

Beyond Fatphobia

Mindful Eating Unpacked

Societal Healing Dynamics

Individual to Collective Change

Wellness Trap Unveiled

Trusting Intuition

Compassionate Conversations

Food Forbidden Fruit

Diets Unmasked

Episode Highlights

Food Relationships

Wellbeing Determinants

Fatphobia in Wellness

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The Insidious Anti-Fat Bias of Wellness Culture with Julia Lévy-Ndejuru

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Food RelationshipsJulia Lévy-Ndejuru explores the feelings of guilt and shame that arise from diet restrictions and societal norms around food. She also discusses strategies to normalize one's relationship with food and overcome disordered eating.

Food Relationships

Wellbeing DeterminantsJulia Lévy-Ndejuru discusses the broader determinants of health beyond weight, emphasizing socioeconomic factors and access to healthcare. She also addresses the impact of weight stigma on health and the importance of compassionate skepticism in these discussions.

Wellbeing Determinants

Fatphobia in WellnessJulia Lévy-Ndejuru, a dietitian and author, discusses the pervasive fatphobia in wellness culture and its impact on individuals' health and self-worth. She highlights the importance of recognizing and challenging societal norms that perpetuate body shaming and diet culture.

Fatphobia in Wellness

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