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Can we truly challenge fatphobia when it is woven into our culture, institutions, and everyday beliefs?
In Part 2 of our conversation on fatphobia, weight stigma, and diet culture, we move beyond defining the problem and explore what meaningful change looks like. We discuss the challenges of unlearning weight bias, the impact of internalised fatphobia, and how individuals and systems can begin to adopt more weight-inclusive and compassionate approaches to health and well-being.
Drawing on perspectives from Health at Every Size (HAES®), body liberation, and eating disorder recovery, this episode examines the connection between body size, social justice, healthcare access, and mental health. We also reflect on what it means to support people of all body sizes in a society that continues to privilege thinness.
Whether you're a health professional, student, advocate, or someone working to heal your relationship with your body, this episode offers practical insights and critical reflection on challenging anti-fat bias and creating more inclusive communities.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to identify and challenge internalised fatphobia
- The relationship between weight stigma and mental health
- Why weight-inclusive care matters in healthcare settings
- The limits of focusing solely on weight as a health measure
- Body liberation and social justice perspectives
- Creating more inclusive conversations about health and wellbeing
- Taking action against weight bias in everyday life
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