Weight Stigma
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On this episode, It's me, hi! I briefly discuss the most common health stigma that affects all aspects of health - weight. I talk about the types of weight stigma, health outcomes, obesity, and more.
This is just the start of the conversation surrounding weight stigma, as it bleeds into so many different aspects of health. This short and sweet episode gives you an inside look at what weight stigma is and ways you can advocate to end it! Happy Listening!
DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed medical professional. I do however hold significant experience to add to the discussion of these topics by bringing forth the conversation to end the stigma related to weight. This podcast is not intended to treat or diagnose an/any individual.
To access the information talked about in this episode, follow these links to learn more about the science behind weight stigma:
https://www.karger.com/Article/Fulltext/475716#:~:text=The%20terms%20'weight%20bias%2C',based%20on%20their%20body%20weight.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6592337/
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/addressing-weight-bias-in-medicine-2019040316319
https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/03/news-weight-stigma
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