This Is Uncomfortable The bias we don’t talk about
Mar 28, 2024
In this episode, Lindsay Niehay discusses experiencing weight discrimination during her medical career, shedding light on the challenges faced in proving discrimination and the lack of legal protections against weight discrimination in the US. The episode highlights Lindsay's journey towards a medical career despite body image struggles, her battles against weight bias in emergency medicine, and facing discrimination at work leading to her wrongful termination.
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Early Career Challenges
- Lindsey Niehay, a medical resident, faced criticism for minor mistakes.
- Colleagues scrutinized her, jeopardizing her career before it started.
Weight Discrimination Revelation
- A colleague revealed to Lindsey that her weight was the reason for the criticism.
- She overheard the program director discussing firing Lindsey without it looking like discrimination.
Childhood Experiences and Medical Inspiration
- Lindsey faced weight-based bullying throughout her life, especially in school.
- Despite this, she pursued her medical dream, inspired by the order and teamwork she witnessed during an organ transplant.