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Weight and Healthcare

with Ragen Chastain
Weight Stigma
Obesity
Weight Loss
Weight Loss Industry
Type 2 Diabetes
Semaglutide
Glp-1 Drugs
Novo Nordisk
Inflammation
Weight Cycling
Healthcare
Weight Loss Surgery
Higher Weight Patients
Bmi-Based Denials Of Care
Weight Management
Osteoarthritis
Clinical Trials
Glp-1 Medications
Knee Osteoarthritis
Informed Consent

Examining the intersections of weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare and what evidence, ethics, and lived experience teach us about healthcare and public health best practices for higher-weight people. weightandhealthcare.substack.com

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In part 1 I discussed the basics of the deluge of studies coming out looking at GLP-1s and cancer. If you haven’t read part 1 yet, I would recommend doing so as I’ll be referring to it a lot as I move through the rest of this series.

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In Part 1 we looked at a study that questions common assumptions about weight and health. Today the lead author, Natasha Wiebe will share her reflections on her attendance and presentation of the paper at the Ob*sity Summit in Montreal, Quebec.

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I’ve previously written about research from Natasha Wiebe et al. that questions assumptions around weight and health. Today I’m back to discuss a new study “Associations of ob*sity, systemic inflammation, and hyperinsulinemia with the incidence of no... more

In Part 1 we started talking about emails that I’ve been receiving from readers about the weight centric backslide including some initial ways that we can identify the issue and push back. Today we’re going to dig deeper.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
  • Detailed information, great analysis

    This is a fantastic podcast for health care providers (and researchers) and for the higher weight people who have to engage with them. Ragen walks listeners through current news and studies, revealing critical omissions, pharmaceutical influence, and weight stigma where they arise. A great resource for developing your own media literacy! Highly recommend.

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    Multimedia Maven
    United States4 months ago
  • Harmful propaganda

    Lying to herself and everyone else to justify her own failure to maintain a healthy weight. A true crab in a bucket.

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    Actually a scientist
    United Statesa year ago
  • Extremely biased commentary

    I found the commentary to be extremely bused and not balanced at all. Not worth listening to in my opinion.

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Listeners praise the host's ability to translate current research and industry dynamics into accessible, critical analysis.
Critiques note emphasis on industry tactics and weight-centric narratives, calling for more balanced discussions and evidence-based scrutiny.
Some reviewers view the coverage as biased or one-sided, critiquing perceived imbalance in viewpoints.

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Quick Guide - Weight-Centric vs Weight-Inclusive Paradigm (Reader Question)
Q: Can you give a quick explanation of the weight-inclusive and weight-centric paradigms?
The weight-neutral and weight-inclusive paradigms are often used interchangeably, highlighting an inclusive approach to body sizes, contrasting with the weight-centric paradigm which pathologizes higher weight.

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This show centers on weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare, often challenging weight-centric paradigms and exploring how evidence, ethics, and lived experience intersect with clinical practice and public health. Episodes frequently dissect industry marketing around obesity treatments, scrutinize research methods, and highlight nutrition and policy implications for higher-weight individuals. A notable strength is its persistent, critical stance on how weight loss narratives influence care, with a clear emphasis on patient dignity, evidence-based practice, and long-term health outcomes beyond simple weight metrics.

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Weight and Healthcare launched 3 years ago and published 279 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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