The Body Grievers® Club 78. Boundary Violations at the Doctors + How to Respond with Jenna Talleda
Oct 7, 2025
Jenna Talleda, a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, dives into her experiences with weight stigma in healthcare and the struggles of advocating for boundaries at medical appointments. She shares her journey as a provider in a larger body, emphasizing the emotional toll of being dismissed by doctors. Jenna challenges common practices like mandatory weigh-ins and sheds light on the connection between trauma responses and people-pleasing. This conversation highlights the importance of self-advocacy and the power of saying 'no' for better health.
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How Weight Stigma Shows Up In Care
- Weight stigma means people in bigger bodies get their symptoms reduced to a single solution: lose weight.
- Providers often skip curiosity and objectivity when a patient is in a larger body.
Correlation Versus Causation In Weight
- Correlation is often mistaken for causation when discussing weight and health.
- BMI and obesity labels have flawed histories and limited evidence for long-term health outcomes.
Pressure On Providers In Bigger Bodies
- Providers in larger bodies face pressure to take up less space and to be 'cured' as living examples.
- That experience increases empathy but also fuels imposter syndrome and perfectionism.