A Matter of Fat
Rose Stokes & Professor Giles YeoThe show for anyone who's got no idea what they think about weight in 2026
Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy have changed the conversation around weight and bodies faster than any of us has managed to think it all through. The weight-loss drugs, the diets, the shame, the money and the judgement have left most of us with no idea what we think anymore. Is thinner really better? Or healthier? What is the ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||
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If health is the goal, how do we know when to stop losing weight? And how do we decide what’s enough in a society that keeps rewarding us for being smaller?
A Matter of Fat is a podcast for anyone who has no idea what they think about weight, bodies... more
If you can now change your body, do you still have to love it? And can wanting to lose weight coexist with body acceptance?
Hosted by journalist Rose Stokes, who brings 30 years of lived experience with weight and obesity, and Dr Giles Yeo, a Univer... more
Big Food helped create the obesity crisis. Should the same industry be allowed to profit from the solution?
A Matter of Fat is a podcast for anyone who has no idea what they think about weight, bodies and the rapidly changing conversation around the... more
Who gets to be healthy when nutritious food, time, exercise and weight-loss medication all cost money?
A Matter of Fat is a podcast for anyone who has no idea what they think about weight, bodies and the rapidly changing conversation around them.
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From a 74 year old woman who has been overweight for 40 years I find these honest discussions excellent. It's so refreshing to hear a point of view that's positive and non critical of overweight people. A doctor recently asked me if I could walk 100 metres, when I said that I walk 2-3 kilometres 6 days a week he looked very surprised. I weigh 78kg and have common old people issues like arthritis etc but I keep active. Thanks for this podcast.
Podcast Addict56 days agoDallas- Perfect hosts
This is the podcast I’ve been waiting for. A couple of years ago I decided I would not listen to anyone who had not studied weight or lived with weight any more. And now here you are.
Apple Podcasts5Tak20reviews
United Kingdoma month ago - Thank You 🙏🏼
This podcast could not have started at a better time for me. I have always struggled my weight since I moved out of home. I lost weight post pregnancy and did the before/after photo thinking that would be it. I have into my 50’s gained most of the weight back despite regular exercise and eating well. I have just started Mounjaro injections and the biggest revelation is the silencing of the “food noise” which I have never experienced before. I am a yoga and meditation teacher so know practices fo... more
Apple Podcasts5Nicola J Smith
Australiaa month ago - A Matter of Fat
Love the play on words with the title. Excellent discussions and I love the fact that you have one scientist and one regular person talking about what life is really like for someone with obesity. Keep the conversations going!
Apple Podcasts5Sacred Yogi
United Statesa month ago - Informative, fun and big-hearted
Love this pod! A new must-listen.
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Apple Podcasts | #29 | United Kingdom/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #136 | Australia/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  Russia/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #170 |  Sweden/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #187 |  Ireland/Health & Fitness |
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A balance of rigorous science and lived experience drives discussions around weight, obesity, and the meds that dominate headlines. Episodes explore GLP-1 drugs, dieting culture, affordability and access, the social costs of pursuing weight loss, and how policy and the food environment shape health outcomes. A recurring strength is the collaborative dynamic between a Cambridge obesity scientist and a journalist with personal experience, paired with segments that debunk myths and rate diets. The show often foregrounds equity, body positivity, and practical takeaways for listeners navigating weight, health, and media narratives.
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