In this episode, we explore the fear of weight gain when leaving diet culture, and how internalized fat phobia (and thin dominance) informs fears and beliefs during this period of transition.

This is a good one, so stick around! We know a lot of you have been waiting for a discussion on weight gain and coping with a changing body – we hope this helps.

Further reading (CW for fat-phobic language):

Weight Science: Evaluating the Evidence for a Paradigm Shift

Size acceptance and intuitive eating improve health for obese, female chronic dieters

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#6: How do I overcome my fear of weight gain?