Raw Talk Podcast #120: The Era of Ozempic: Anti-Fat Bias and Body Image
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Nov 22, 2023 Explore the rise of Ozempic as a weight loss drug and its societal implications. Understand anti-fat bias in healthcare and its historical context. Examine the connection between Ozempic and weight loss, and the limitations of using weight as a health indicator. Learn about the influence of weight stigma and body image on health. Discover the challenges faced by individuals with eating disorders in relation to weight loss drugs. Challenge damaging stereotypes and promote a holistic view of health and appearance.
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Anti-fat Bias
- Anti-fat bias is the idea that certain bodies are less deserving based on internalized beliefs about what they represent.
- This bias manifests as unequal access to care and dignity based on body size.
Diet Culture Definition
- Diet culture is an umbrella term encompassing the individual and societal pursuit of wellness, often moralizing it.
- It reinforces the idea that your body is a problem you alone must fix, usually by shrinking it.
Ozempic for Weight Loss
- Ozempic, a diabetes drug, has been repurposed for weight loss due to its side effect of weight loss.
- It mimics hormones released during digestion, slowing it down and leading to early satiety.