

I Weigh - Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes (Re-Release)
Dec 26, 2023
Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes from Maintenance Phase podcast join Jameel Jamil as they discuss the flaws of BMI, the lack of non-surgical weight loss methods, and the importance of not blaming fat people. They delve into the complexity of obesity and the biases faced by fat individuals in healthcare. They also talk about rejecting diet culture, the impact of celebrities' diet advice, and the experience of living in a fat body.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Origins of 'The Maintenance Phase'
02:43 • 11min
The Lack of Nuance in Discussing Obesity and Its Impact on Healthcare
13:28 • 5min
The Experience of Living in a Fat Body
18:28 • 19min
Navigating Judgments on Body Size
37:56 • 2min
Rejecting Diet Culture and Embracing Body Acceptance
40:00 • 18min
The Influence of Celebrities on Diet Advice
58:13 • 11min
Farewell, Listener Stories, and Ads
01:09:34 • 2min