The Fat Doctor Podcast

Send us a textIn order to challenge the third law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Dr Lily O'Hara, Associate Professor of Public Health at Qatar University.  Her research focuses on analyzing oppressive public health approaches to body weight and their inequitable impact on people with larger bodies, and developing ethical, evidence-based, salutogenic public health initiatives for body liberation using the social justice-based Health at Every Size approach.In Part Two, Asher and Lily discuss:Wellness culture and how different it is from the salutogenic, ecological health paradigmThe ethics of weight loss surgeryWhy some people are fanatical about wellness cultureWhy we can't assume that between population based studies apply to  individualsReferences:Season 1, Episode 10 of the Fat Doctor Podcast; "The one about cancer".The Weighting Room Webinar on Weight Loss SurgeryThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the Dr Lily O'HaraDr Lily O’Hara is Associate Professor of Public Health at Qatar University. She is a public health and health promotion educator and practitioner with experience in Australia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Lily has worked on community, workplace, and school-based programs addressing a broad range of health and wellbeing issues. Lily’s research focuses on developing the critical health promotion competencies of the community, workforce, and institutions through the development of the Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model, professional deGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textIn order to challenge the third law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Dr Lily O'Hara, Associate Professor of Public Health at Qatar University.  Her research focuses on analyzing oppressive public health approaches to body weight and their inequitable impact on people with larger bodies, and developing ethical, evidence-based, salutogenic public health initiatives for body liberation using the social justice-based Health at Every Size approach. In Part One, Asher and Lily discuss:How we should be defining healthHow the salutogenic model is enhanced by the ecological modelThe social determinants of healthHow the Red Lotus Model allows us to understand health promotion through a social justice and body liberation critical lensReferences:The article that Asher often refers to her and recommends everyone reads is The Red Lotus Model (2007 edition)Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the Dr Lily O'HaraDr Lily O’Hara is Associate Professor of Public Health at Qatar University. She is a public health and health promotion educator and practitioner with experience in Australia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. Lily has worked on community, workplace, and school-based programs addressing a broad range of health and wellbeing issues. Lily’s research focuses on developing the critical health promotion competencies of the community, workforce, and institutions through the development of the Red Lotus Critical Health Promotion Model, professional develGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textIn order to challenge the second law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Rachel Wardle, a Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist who is currently working in respiratory care for children and young people with complex neurodisability.  She has been fat the vast majority of her life, and currently falls into the superfat category Together Asher and Rachel discuss:How much control we have over our healthHow the COVID pandemic changed our perceptions of healthTheir experiences of working through the pandemic The challenges faced by fat healthcare professionals working in often times hostile anti-fat spacesContent Warning:COVID and experiences on ITU, fat shaming, weight stigma, explicit languageThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. WheGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textIn series 2 of their podcast Dr. Asher Larmie (formerly Natasha) explores the concepts of health and healthism by challenging 12 simple tenants that they believe form the very foundation of this modern day religion.  Alongside 12 incredible guests, they challenge each law and slowly build a narrative that challenges almost everything we believe about health and fatness.  Episode 1 is an introduction to the laws, which are as follows:Health is something that can be easily definedHealth is something that we can controlWe are responsible for improving our own health  A person’s worth is determined by their health     We owe society a debt of health. People in poor health are a drain on society. The healthy few end up paying for the lazy, unhealthy masses.Good health should be our number one priority  You cannot be fat and healthy  Fatness is a sign of weakness and lack of self-respectFatness can be cured by eating less and moving more  Everyone can lose weight if they try hard enough  BMI is a perfectly good measure of health and any health professional that disagrees is not fit for purpose  It is OK to discriminate against fat people  Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat DoGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textIn order to challenge the first law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Dr Emma Green (PhD). Emma is a writer, editor and freelance researcher. Informed by her PhD in Health Psychology and personal training certification, Emma’s work aims to challenge assumptions in the health and fitness space by sharing science and generating constructive conversations. Together Asher and Emma discuss:The complex definition of health. How much influence diet and exercise has on a person's overall healthWhy many associate health with fatnessThe importance of mental healthSome lesser known facts about eating disorders and disordered eatingThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Emma Green in on Instagram Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma (FPAWS) is a Community Interest Company striving to create inclusive fitness spaces where every body feels welcome and comfortable enough to feel the true benefits of physical activity. They can also be found on Instagram. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and cGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textIn the final episode of the series, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Arielle, owner of Dance Life in Madison, WI, and her wife Zoe.  Their love for each other and  their passion for encouraging and uplifting folks through dance makes this episode a fun and inspirational way to end the first season of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’.Together Natasha, Arielle and Zoe discuss:The challenges of recovering from an eating disorder in a larger bodyThe history of belly dancing and the influence of White European culture on this particular form of danceThe joys of embracing one's bellyThe benefits of freeing oneself from the male gazeHow to challenge fat oppression through joyful movementThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:Dance Life, Madison, WI. Dance Life is on InstagramMore about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub, Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a text***Content Warning: Talk of childhood abuse, sexual trauma and mental health. This episode may be triggering for some ***In this episode of the ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by "Kate" who shares her experiences of childhood sexual abuse and how this impacted her relationship with her body and food.  Together they cover:How childhood trauma impacts both health and weightWhy emotional eating is common in trauma survivorsWhy health professionals need to be trauma informedPlease note that the first 8:19 mins do not contain any details of abuse and focus on the impact of childhood trauma on health and wellbeing.Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie anGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textIn this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Non diet nutritionist and secondary school teacher, Jeanette Thompson-Wessen.  Jeanette is a qualified nutritionist who specialises in intuitive eating and body image, and also happens to teach during the week. She is known as The Mindset Nutritionist, and is one of the co-founders and directors of Health Professionals Against Weight Stigma (HPAWS).  She is also mum to two girls (for now!) and lives in Kent with her husband.Together Natasha and Jeanette discuss:How to act professional when really you're just the best of friends who don't know how to take things seriouslyWhat is intuitive eatingHow diet culture impacts the nutrition industryBody acceptanceThe dangers of dieting during pregnancyThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. Resources and links mentioned in this episode:The Mindset NutritionistJeanette is on InstagramMore about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both iGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a textIn this second of a two-part series of the ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Natala, a former serial dieter and 'c-list celebrity in the plant-based diet world'. Natala shares her experience of the ugly side of the health and well-being industry, and confirms what we already know - diets can't be trusted. Together they cover:The difference between ethical veganism and the plant-based diet industryThe frightening truth about what goes on behind the scenesHow easy it is to become caught up in the world of healthismThe truth about Whole FoodsThe reason we being told to eat Kale instead of Collard greensThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and theGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Send us a text[CW: weight talk, extreme dieting methods, medical abuse]In this first of a two part series of the ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Natala, a former serial dieter whose incredible story highlights just how dangerous medical weight stigma can be. A former 'c-list celebrity in the plant-based diet world', Natala shares her experience of how she has finally conquered anti-fat bias in a disabled body. Together they cover:Why doctors shouldn't put children on a dietHow doctors should never BLAME their patients for their conditionJust how far people are willing to go to lose weightThe potentially fatal consequences of weight stigmaJust how awesome her brother is!Thank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Natasha so that she can continue making them, you can join her on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join her Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’? You can also check out her webiste or find her on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In her podcast, Dr Natasha Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.She tackles the various ways in which weight stigma and anti-fat bias impact both individuals and society as a whole.  From the classroom to the boardroom, the doctors office to the local pub,  weight-based discrimination is everywhere. Is it any wonder that it has such an impact on our health? Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who sGot a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me FREE GUIDES: evidence-based, not diet nonsense NEWSLETTER: Life-changing insights straight to your inbox UNSHRINKABLE: Find out why your body is not designed to shrink MASTERCLASSES: All the evidence doctors should give you NO WEIGH PROGRAM: Join the revolution against weight-loss lies THE WEIGHTING ROOM: A community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journe Find me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.