Bite Back with Abbey Sharp The Biggest Loser Exposed: Rapid Weight Regain, EDs, Broken Bodies & More with Fit for TV Director Skye Borgman
Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:
- Introduction
- The Biggest Loser and the Ethics of Extreme Weight Loss
- Shocking Harms: Contestants Speak Out on Lasting Health Harms
- Scapegoats and Responsibility: Who Held the Power
- Fatphobia and Humiliation As Entertainment
- Life After the Show: Shame, Visibility, & Identity
- Have We Evolved Since 2004—or Just Rebranded Fatphobia?
- The Ozempic Era: Is Weight Loss Entertainment Dead?
- Body Transformations, Virality, and the Cost of Visibility
- Entertainment vs. True Health: Can They Coexist?
- The Lasting Fallout: Injuries, Metabolic Damage, and Weight Regain
- Why Unsustainable Weight Loss Isn’t Compatible with Life
- Learning from The Biggest Loser’s Mistakes
Check in with today’s amazing guest: Skye Borgman
- Website: skyeborgman.com
- Instagram: @skyeborgman
Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.
If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.
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