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Ragen Chastain

Writer, researcher, and board-certified patient advocate. Her Substack newsletter, Weight in Healthcare, offers evidence-based information on weight and healthcare.

Top 3 podcasts with Ragen Chastain

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Jun 24, 2020 • 55min

197: Fighting Back Against Fatphobia with Ragen Chastain, Speaker, Writer, and Consultant

Guest Ragen Chastain, internationally recognized speaker and writer, discusses body image, debunking obesity myths, and advocating for health at every size. She explores the challenges faced by fat individuals in healthcare and emphasizes the importance of advocating for oneself. The podcast also addresses the importance of inclusive wellness in corporate settings and encourages questioning harmful practices.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 25min

Why Weight May Not Be the Whole Story on Health

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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May 8, 2024 • 39min

#323: The Hidden Risks of Weight-Loss Drugs: Behind the GLP-1 Hype with Ragen Chastain

Writer and weight-inclusive health/fitness professional Ragen Chastain discusses the risks of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, conflicts of interest in drug manufacturer influence, the co-opting of weight stigma, and challenges in integrative medicine spaces regarding body size beliefs.