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Why Weight May Not Be the Whole Story on Health

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Nov 8, 2024
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Ragen Chastain
Ragen Chastain, a writer and board-certified patient advocate, joins to challenge the traditional view on weight and health. They explore how weight stigma can harm individuals, often overshadowing crucial health indicators. Chastain critiques common misconceptions linking weight to health risks, emphasizing the need for a compassionate, evidence-based approach. The conversation also examines language's role in perpetuating stigma and calls for a focus on behaviors rather than body size as true indicators of health.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
The Language of Weight and Stigma
01:52 • 3min
3
Debunking Weight Misconceptions
05:13 • 8min
4
The Weight of Misconception
13:14 • 8min
5
Rethinking Health: Beyond Weight and Stigma
21:03 • 3min