Have you ever felt dismissed by your doctor because of your weight? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mara Gordon, a weight-inclusive physician based in Philadelphia, to explore the challenges of practicing weight-neutral medicine in a system rooted in weight-centric care. Dr. Gordon shares her journey from traditional medical training to adopting a compassionate, inclusive approach, highlighting the pervasive impact of fatphobia in healthcare and the systemic hurdles doctors face, including the complexities of insurance billing. Along the way, she offers practical strategies to empower patients to advocate for themselves and foster open, informed conversations with their providers.

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• Substack - Chief complaint : maragordonmd.substack.com
• Instagram: @maragordonmd

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• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

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On today’s episode we dive into the complex relationship between body image, health, and societal perceptions. We explore how the idea of 'healthy looks' can be misleading and often dismissive of a person’s true mental and physical state, and society’s obsession with tying thinness to health and productivity. What can we do about it? Tune in to learn and discuss!

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Resources mentioned:

• Episode: Do you need a cortisol detox?
• How food and body image impact relationship health with Elizabeth Earnshaw
• Overcoming New Year Body Image “Sunday Scaries”

Welcome to our best books of 2024 episode! As always, this is just for fun, talking about our favorite books of this past year, surprises and disappointments, plus talking about if some of the major hyped books are worth it are not. Let us know - what were some of your favorite books you read in 2024?

Full list of books linked here!

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• @cristinahoytnutrition
• @kara_mccartney