
The Fat Doctor Podcast (Dr Asher Larmie)
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09 Feb 2022 | Challenging the third law: Are individuals responsible for improving their own health? (Part 1) | 00:49:27 | |
In 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.
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09 Feb 2022 | Challenging the third law: Are individuals responsible for improving their own health? (Part 2) | 00:40:02 | |
In 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.
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16 Feb 2022 | Challenging the fourth law: Is a person's worth determined by their health? | 00:57:18 | |
In order to challenge the fourth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Michelle Osbourne, a content creator, communications professional and multi-disciplined educator that specializes in helping marginalized communities build socially conscious brands
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23 Feb 2022 | Challenging the fifth law: Do we society a debt of health? | 00:50:13 | |
In order to challenge the fifth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Da'Shaun Harrison, a Black, fat, queer and trans theorist and abolitionist in Atlanta, GA. Harrison is the author of Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness, and is a public speaker who often gives talks and leads workshops on Blackness, queerness, gender, fatness, disabilities, and their intersections. Harrison currently serves as the Editor-at-Large for Scalawag Magazine.
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02 Mar 2022 | Challenging the sixth law: Should good health should be our number one priority? | 00:55:43 | |
In order to challenge the sixth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Caleb Luna, an artist, public scholar and theorist of the body. They are the author of REVENGE BODY and co-host of the podcast Unsolicited: Fatties Talk Back.
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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, Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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09 Mar 2022 | Challenging the seventh law: Can you be fat and healthy? | 00:48:52 | |
In order to challenge the seventh law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Nicola Salmon, fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”.
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 health Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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16 Mar 2022 | Challenging the eighth law: Is fatness a sign of weakness and lack of self respect? | 01:02:28 | |
In order to challenge the eighth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by eating disorder advocate William Hornby. Content Warning for eating disorders.
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30 Mar 2022 | Challenging the ninth law: Can fatness be "cured" by eating less and exercising more? | 00:54:08 | |
In order to challenge the eighth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Superfat fitness instructor Becky Scott, founder of Missfits Workout.
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01 Apr 2022 | Challenging the tenth law: can anyone lose weight if they try hard enough? | 00:54:57 | |
In order to challeng the tenth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by comedian and Tik Tok sensation Cara McB.
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12 Apr 2022 | Challenging the eleventh law: is BMI fit for purpose? | 01:04:31 | |
In order to challenge the eleventh law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Body Trust® Coach Nicola Hagett.
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01 May 2022 | Challenging the twelfth law: Is it OK to discriminate against fat people? | 00:28:32 | |
In the final episode of season 2, Dr. Asher Larmie not only asks the question "is it OK to discriminate against fat people", but they also reflect on the future of the Fat Doctor Podcast.
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11 May 2022 | The Crazy Progressive Liberal Snowflake | 00:25:02 | |
Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 3 of the Fat Doctor Podcast, or as Asher likes to think of it, the reboot. In this episode they be challenge the crazy progressive liberal snowflake stereotype. Apparently fat liberation is extremism. Or is it?
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18 Jan 2023 | Why the American Academy of Pediatrics is WRONG (part 1) | 01:08:08 | |
There is a CONTENT WARNING for stigmatizing language, medical weight stigma/ trauma and s**icide. Asher is joined by regular guest Jeanette Thompson-Wessen (she/her), Anti-diet Nutritionist, Intuitive Eating and Body Acceptance Coach. Together they discuss the recently published American Academy of Pedicatrics (AAP) guidelines on the management of childhood & adolescent oB*siTy, in particular the evidence (or lack of evidence) that supports their advice that:
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25 Jan 2023 | Why the American Academy of Pediatrics is WRONG (part 2) | 01:01:39 | |
There is a CONTENT WARNING for stigmatizing language, medical weight stigma and medical trauma. Asher is joined by regular guest Rachel Wardle (she/her), Pediatric Physiotherapist and large fat. Together they continue the discussion about the recently published American Academy of Pedicatrics (AAP) guidelines on the management of childhood & adolescent oB*siTy, focusing on several Key Action Statements and the lack of evidence supporting them. This includes:
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01 Feb 2023 | Why the American Academy of Pediatrics is WRONG (Part 3) | 00:50:36 | |
There is a CONTENT WARNING for stigmatizing language, medical weight stigma and medical trauma. Asher concluded this three part series on the recently published American Academy of Pedicatrics (AAP) guidelines on the management of childhood & adolescent oB*siTy, this time considering if the guidelines need to exist in the first place and what it's really all about. More about the show: Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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08 Feb 2023 | Weight Stigma Kills: Meet Sarah-Jane | 00:49:27 | |
There is a CONTENT WARNING for medical weight stigma, cancer and medical trauma. Today Asher introduces you to Sarah-Jane, whose Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer could have been detected much earlier had a single doctor bothered to lay a hand on her abdomen. Weight stigma means fewer examinations, delayed investigations and poorer treatment and Sarah-Jane has paid the ultimate price. More about the show: If 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. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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15 Feb 2023 | Lies about breast cancer | 00:55:34 | |
There is a CONTENT WARNING for medical weight stigma, cancer and eating disorders. Asher follows up on their previous episode about the challenges of navigating cancer treatment as a Fat person by responding to a stigmatising video about breast cancer risk. They are joined by Cara McB, a "fat queer person on the internet" and beloved Instagrammer/Tik Toker. More about the show: Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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08 Mar 2023 | Unfiltered: The truth about Wegovy | 00:51:39 | |
This is an unfiltered podcast. And by that I mean I didn't have any idea what I was going to say before pressing the record button and I also didn't spend any time editing it. What you're about to listen to is the opposite of a what a podcast should be. But it does contain a lot of information from a doctor who has become somewhat of an expert on Wegovy since they read every single trial published about it. Several times over. So much so that they produced a 1hr webinar plus 32 page supplementary booklet on it. You can actually watch that webinar if you're interested. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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15 Mar 2023 | An homage to Jessica Wilson's new book "It's always been ours" featuring Kiesha | 01:02:03 | |
In this Episode Asher catches up with their Best. Friend. Kiesha (it's a private joke) in what was meant to be a review of Jessica Wilson's amazing debut book "IT’S ALWAYS BEEN OURS: REWRITING THE HISTORY OF BLACK WOMEN'S BODIES". Not quite the intellectual analysis that they had planned, this is essentially a conversation between two good friends, one of whom has to navigate the world as a Black Fat Woman. Kiesha shares her own experience of her body and adds to the already rich conversation that Wilson shares in her book. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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22 Mar 2023 | The problem with Trans Fats? featuring Ross Anderson-Doherty | 00:55:24 | |
Episode 8 features yet another one of Asher's amazing friends (yes, they are starting to boast a little, and it is getting annoying). This time it's Ross Anderson Doherty, who is a performer, teacher and director of the Cabaret Supper Club in the heart of Belfast. You may know them from their instagram account @craicwithrossy, which is where Asher first fell in love with them. Together they share their love of Jessica Wilson's book "IT’S ALWAYS BEEN OURS: REWRITING THE HISTORY OF BLACK WOMEN'S BODIES" (as much as any two fat white non binary Wilson fans can) as well as a host of other important issues. Together Ross and Asher discuss some of the complexities of navigating the world in FAT TRANS bodies, proving that the best kind of fat has always been the trans fat (it's just got a bit of a bad reputation is all). Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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05 Apr 2023 | Silence or Violence: I wish there was a better way | 00:44:00 | |
In their bravest and sincerest episode yet, Asher talks about how challenging they have found the last couple of years and the cost of whistleblowing or "doing the right thing". Ultimately they find themselves facing an impossible choice. To remain silent and allow people to harm others, or to speak up and accept the violent consequences. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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12 Apr 2023 | But wait, there's more: Wegovy Part 2 | 00:40:31 | |
I thought I was done talking about Wegovy for a while. I thought wrong. I don't imagine this will be the last time I talk about the weight loss drug that has the whole world talking, but in the meantime I am pleased to announce my upcoming Masterclass on Friday 21st April. More details can be found on my website. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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19 Apr 2023 | Becoming the Fat Doctor | 00:53:56 | |
In a world made up of cats and dogs, where do you stick a rhino? Don't worry if that doesn't make sense. It will by the end of the show. There is no episode description for this but don't forget to check out the Fat Joy Podcast episode on the American Academy Pediatrics guidelines for fat kids. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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10 Jan 2024 | Episode 1: Why I'm Done With Professionalism and Respectability | 00:43:47 | |
On the 7th January 2024 at 9:02pm, Asher went on LBC radio and had a massive go at Rachel Johnson, disgraced Prime Minister Boris Johnson's younger sister. Find out why and what Asher learned in the process in this episode. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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14 Feb 2024 | What does "success" look like with Bree-Danielle Wyatt | 00:50:09 | |
I recorded this episode with Bree, who goes by @justbreehonest on Instagram, in March 2023. It has taken me this long to get my act together and post it. It's a really interesting conversation between a straight sized fitness professional and a fat person who isn't generally a fan of fitness professionals. Bree is one of the exceptions! Listen in to learn what it means to be a "success story". Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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17 Jan 2024 | Channelling Anger into Activism | 00:44:06 | |
This questions comes from one of my incredible Weighting Room members. I pressed record and hoped for the best. It turned out OK, I think. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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31 Jan 2024 | Perimenopause: Medical Misogyny Meets Weight Stimga | 00:37:29 | |
I spend quite a bit of time talking about the perimenopause. It turns out people don't know much about it, and most of what they have been told is nonsense. So this episode is dedicated to all the people who are tired of the night sweats and the fatigue and the brain fog. Weight loss isn't going to fix it, but you probably already knew that, didn't you?! Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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24 Jan 2024 | Weight inclusive nutrition anyone? | 00:46:12 | |
Never ask a doctor for nutrition advice, because most of us don't have a clue what we're talking about. And yet I managed to spend an entire episode talking about it, which shows that I have mastered the art of faking it 'til you make it. Or something like that. It's worth listening to because I make one or two valid points. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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07 Feb 2024 | Does weight loss improve joint pain? | 00:37:40 | |
The question was "what happens if I have to lose weight for my health". In this case, it was joint pain. Who says they need to? What evidence do they have? What can we do when we find ourselves in similar situations? Find out in today's episode. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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21 Feb 2024 | Asher Takes His Power Back Part 1 | 00:46:20 | |
On the 19th January, Asher received notice of a formal warning from the GMC regarding two tweets he penned in 2022. He was accused of reverse racism/transphobia/homophobia. This is the conclusion of a 2 year investigation into his social media content that has had a number of devastating effects. In this episode, Asher takes his power back from the GMC because ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. You can read Asher's open letter to the GMC here. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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28 Feb 2024 | Asher Takes His Power Back Part 2 | 00:43:12 | |
Following on from last week, Asher tells the GMC exactly what he thinks of them and why doctors should be focussing on tackling, prejudice, discrimination and injustice as opposed to protecting their own. You can read Asher's open letter to the GMC here. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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06 Mar 2024 | UNSHRINKABLE | 00:29:35 | |
In honour of World Ob*sity Day, Asher talks about how are bodies aren't meant to shrink and how much easier it is to take up space once we've come to this realisation. You can learn about Asher's new course Unshrinkable here. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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13 Mar 2024 | The Good Doctor | 00:38:22 | |
We're all fairly familiar with what a bad doctor looks like. But what about good doctors? Does kindness equal weight inclusive. Just because they care about and respect their patients, does it mean good doctors don't have anti-fat bias? Explore these questions and more in this week's episode. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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20 Mar 2024 | Medical Trauma 101 | 00:39:32 | |
In this episode, Asher reads an entry from his own journal and then delves into the science of stress and trauma. Cards on the table, he is not a trauma expert but he does have a lot of lived experience with dealing with his own trauma, and supporting clients through theirs. He has been using the Wheel of Feels app for a while now. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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27 Mar 2024 | Trauma Recovery with Anne Kinsey | 00:56:13 | |
Asher met Anne when they joined his online community The Weighting Room. They both realised that they had quite a bit in common and struck up a friendship. Anne (they/them) is a neurofeedback/biofeedback professional, an author, and a human trafficking consultant. They are the founder of non-profit aimed at providing trauma recovery for those who would otherwise struggle to gain access to services. You can find them on Instagram as @anne.kinsey.writes. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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03 Apr 2024 | Moral courage, dog whistles, and dealing with d1ckh3ads | 00:38:47 | |
It's not our fault that other people lack the moral courage to challenge their own bias, listen to other POVs, or respect people who question their beliefs. It's not our fault but, as is the way of the world, we still need to learn how to deal with it. In this episode, Asher processes his experience giving a guest lecture to a group of nutrition undergraduates, one of whom was determined to make his life miserable. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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10 Apr 2024 | What do you mean you don't care whether people like you?!?! | 00:43:57 | |
Asher was 43 years old when he found out that there are some people out there who don't care whether people like them or not! It has understandably taken him a few days to process that, and this episode explores Fat tropes and the potential reasons why Fat people are so desperate to be likeable (#NotAllFatPeople). Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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17 Apr 2024 | Who am I to judge | 00:34:25 | |
Asher came up with the idea for this podcast whilst recording the previous episode. So in a sense, this is a follow up. Today he talks about judgement - why we do it, when it becomes problematic, and how we can learn to stop judging ourselves and the people around us. (Ps. Asher doesn't know the answer to any of these things). Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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01 May 2024 | Let's talk about AI | 00:35:59 | |
Asher has come under criticism for using AI to create images that he uses on his website and social media. He is not one to use his podcast to respond to critics, but in this case he has a lot to say and he thinks it's relevant to Fat activism. This episode digs into the complex issues surrounding AI and its role in our collective future. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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24 Apr 2024 | Let's talk about sex! | 00:55:29 | |
Today Asher is joined by Tamara Pincus, a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist, with a specialty in working with kinky, polyamorous and LGBTQIA+ clients. She runs the Pincus Centre for Inclusive Treatment and Education in Washington, DC. They specialized in sex therapy and relationship counseling, as well as coaching, support groups, one-off workshops, multi-session sex and relationship classes, and accessible web resources. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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08 May 2024 | Why I'm breaking up with social media | 00:38:42 | |
Asher is not so much breaking up with social media as he is DTR (defining the relationship). In this episode, Asher explains the journey he has been going on since he signed up for his first Instagram account in 2020. He goes through his pros and cons list and talks about the boundaries he has had to put in place over the last few weeks and months. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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15 May 2024 | Un Update On The GMC | 00:36:59 | |
Asher has a hearing with the GMC (General Medical Council) on the 3rd June 2024, during which he will be formally resigning his membership. In this episode, Asher offers evidence that the GMC is committed to upholding white supremacy, and explains why he can no longer, in good conscience, continue to work as a Doctor in the UK. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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22 May 2024 | Money, Money, Money | 01:01:00 | |
If you want to know where a person really stands, get them talking about food, sex or money. We've covered food and weight extensively on this program and last month we talked about sex. All that's left is money, and who better to have a conversation with than the amazing Ray Dodd? Asher has been working with Ray, a Money and Business coach, in a variety of different ways over the last few months. That includes being part of Ray's Plenty Community. Fancy doubling your monthly income? Then ACT NOW before doors to registration shut. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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12 Jun 2024 | Pathologizing Fat | 00:33:17 | |
We’ve been pathologizing Fat for so long that we’re no longer able to see the wood from the trees. Take a journey with me through the timeline, and you’ll soon realise it’s not at all what we think it is. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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19 Jun 2024 | The Fatphobic History of Medicine | 00:45:02 | |
Modern medicine is fatphobic AF. Last week I talked about how we pathologized fat. This week I will bridge the gap between history and our present reality. We'll cover the impact of: Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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26 Jun 2024 | Eat, Fast, and Live Longer? | 00:33:47 | |
Dr Michael Mosley, a television presenter and author who popularised the 5:2 intermittent fasting diet, died at the age of 67 earlier this month. And I think there is a lot we can learn from his untimely passing. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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03 Jul 2024 | How To Be a Doctor (Beginners Class) | 00:36:47 | |
I this episode, Asher teaches you how to be a doctor in just over half an hour. It's not actually that complicated. He highlights some of the issues with our current methods of practice, starting with the "presenting complaint" and going from there! Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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10 Jul 2024 | How To Be a Doctor (Advanced Class) | 00:34:50 | |
Following on from last week's episode, Asher teaches you how to be a good GP and how to create your own personalised health plan. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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17 Jul 2024 | Chronic stress causes brain damage (and loads of other stuff too) | 00:38:10 | |
Asher is often asked why stress makes pain worse, or increases blood sugar, or leads to headaches/missed periods/IBS/Psoriasis flare ups. The answer is the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis and Asher explains it all during this episode. Content warning: big words that don't always make sense. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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24 Jul 2024 | Take Your Power Back | 00:44:41 | |
Asher has been avoiding his doctor. Again. But that's OK, he knows he's not the only one. In this episode he makes the case for why Fat people can't help but steer clear of doctors, and how the only way to change that is to take your power back. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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31 Jul 2024 | Ikigai | 00:42:49 | |
Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to our sense of purpose. It literally translates into "a reason for living". In this episode, Asher shares his journey over the last 5 years from doctor and serial dieter to the person he is today. Find out more about Asher took his power back, and found his Ikigai. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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07 Aug 2024 | What's muscle mass got to do with it? | 00:31:55 | |
According to CNN, "Rugby Olympic medallist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning!" And whilst her viral video was an awesome clapback and she is doing a good job at promoting all body sizes, we're still getting it wrong when it comes to talking about BMI. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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14 Aug 2024 | The 3 R's of weight inclusive healthcare | 00:38:52 | |
Chronic inflammation has been linked to a number of poor health outcomes. In this episode, Asher takes you through the 3 R's for tackling chronic inflammation - Rest, Recuperation, and Resources. Please note that Asher will be taking a two week break (because REST) and will be back again on Wednesday the 28th August. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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04 Sep 2024 | Interrogating your doctor's statements | 00:38:49 | |
We're taught to trust and believe our doctors implicitly. But does that mean we should be following their advice without question? Certainly not. In this episode, Asher teaches you how he interrogates his own doctor's statements and why he thinks it's essential that we all learn this technique. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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11 Sep 2024 | Jamie's Story | 00:35:27 | |
This is part one of a series where Asher introduces you to a fictional character that he has met many times before in different forms. Jamie has seen so many specialists, all with different opinions on what is causing their symptoms. Yet none of them have offered up a diagnosis that explains all of their symptoms. Can you guess the diagnosis? Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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18 Sep 2024 | Rowan's Story | 00:28:55 | |
Rowan is blaming themselves for their poorly controlled diabetes. And why wouldn't they? Other have been blaming them since they can remember. Witness Rowan unlearn these negative health beliefs and take control of their healthcare. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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25 Sep 2024 | Phoenix's Story | 00:31:17 | |
Doctors aren't taking Phoenix seriously. They're being told to eat less, exercise more, and lose some weight. This isn't the magical cure to all their problems. If anything, it's making them worse. Phoenix wants to go back to the way things were before, but before they can, they've got to untangle some of their health beliefs and come to terms with their current reality. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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02 Oct 2024 | How I got my doctor to respect me with Cara Winsor Hehir | 00:52:50 | |
The other day, Cara messaged Asher to say: Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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09 Oct 2024 | Fat and AuDHD with Nicola Salmon | 00:51:19 | |
Asher has known Nicola for several years now. Among other things, Nicola is Asher's go-to expert for anything weight inclusive that is fertility related. Today Asher and Nicola discuss how they work with clients and how their AuDHD impacts their work lives. Hint: it's not a superpower but it does make them uniquely placed to support neurodiverse clients. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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16 Oct 2024 | Fat justice, Diabetes and French Cheese with Lisa | 00:56:17 | |
Asher talks to Lisa, creator of Mon Gros Podcast which literally translates into my BIG podcast (or FAT podcast, depending on which way you look at it). There is an entire 10 minute segment dedicated to cheese in this episode. You're welcome. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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30 Oct 2024 | (Re) Introducing the Fat Doctor | 00:50:59 | |
4 years ago, Asher failed his final diet. More accurately, the final diet failed him. 3 years ago, he came out as transmasculine. Two years ago, he uprooted his entire life and moved to Scotland. This time last year, he realised he was neurodivergent. In may 2020, he was writing a weight loss blog. A lot has happened since then, so he figured it was high time he re-introduced himself. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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06 Nov 2024 | Surgeons are lying liars who lie | 00:37:47 | |
It's amazing what some surgeons will say to get out of performing surgery. Which is weird, because they're supposed to like performing surgery. Otherwise why become a surgeon? In this episode, Asher explores one of life's many mysteries and also does a lot of ranting. What can he say? He's autistic and he doesn't have time for lies. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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20 Nov 2024 | There's no such thing as the Amercian Dream | 00:41:17 | |
A whole bunch of us were raised on the premise of an Amercian Dream, and it turns out we were all sold a lie. The harder we work, the less we own. As the average life expectancy reaches new heights, so too do health disaprities. No matter who we vote for, politicians have zero interest in doing the will of the people. And there's no justice to be found in the legal justice system. So now that we've woken up (some of us have been awake for a while now), what are we going to do about it? Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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27 Nov 2024 | Unwrap the holidays: Who's struggling this season? | 00:35:20 | |
The holidays can be a lot—especially if you’re juggling too many expectations, feeling the weight of others’ emotions, or just trying to keep it all together when everything feels like it’s falling apart. In this episode, I’m diving into how the holiday season can throw extra pressure on those of us who take on more than we should—whether that’s managing everyone else’s needs, pushing ourselves to meet impossible standards, or feeling disconnected and drained despite being surrounded by people. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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04 Dec 2024 | Jude's story | 00:47:28 | |
Jude is Fat, exahusted, and ashamed. They've been so tired lately they finally bit the bullet and visited their doctor. Of course the doctor told them to eat less and get some exercise. But they also mentioned a sleep study. But Jude can't possibly have sleep apnea because that's just another thing everyone will blame on their weight. What's Jude to do? Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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11 Dec 2024 | Raven's Story | 00:40:19 | |
Raven's story is one that I imagine many of us are intimately familiar with. Raven is a 34 year old graphic designer, A plus student and all round badass who has been trying to shrink their body their entire life. This episode is just in time for the holiday season and the run up to the January New Year, New You nonsense that we know is coming. It's the penultimate episode of season 4. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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18 Dec 2024 | Season 4 Finale | 00:46:32 | |
In the final episode of season 4, Asher recounts his personal growth over the past year and has a message for 2025. WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED. Season 5 launches on Wednesday the 15th January. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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08 Jan 2025 | Putting Prediabetes Panic Into Perspective | 00:40:51 | |
In this episode, I uncover the truths about prediabetes - what it is, what it isn’t, and why you’ve been misled. Meet Joy, a mother navigating the weight stigma tied to her diagnosis, and stick around for the debut of my new segment: "Everything You’ve Been Told About Weight Loss Is a Lie." Learn more about my masterclass *“Prediabetes Isn’t A Real Medical Condition” or sign up right now.* Alternatively, check out my blog post “Prediabetes: A Lesson In PR”. https://www.fatdoctor.co.uk/2023/03/19/prediabetes-a-lesson-in-pr/ Today’s article was “Effects of Weight Loss, Weight Cycling, and Weight Loss Maintenance on Diabetes Incidence and Change in Cardiometabolic Traits in the Diabetes Prevention Program” Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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15 Jan 2025 | What Is Health, Really? | 00:46:26 | |
Health isn’t a one-size-fits-all concept. It’s as diverse and dynamic as the people who experience it. In this episode, I challenge the narrow, static definitions of health and asks whether health is a basic human right or a privilege. A binary concept or a specturm. A journey or a destination. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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22 Jan 2025 | Jay's Story | 00:41:23 | |
Meet Jay, whose twenty-year health journey reflects the experience of countless Fat patients in rural communities. From an old motorcycle injury to high blood pressure, their story illustrates how weight-centric medical care can lead to years of frustrated consultations, missed diagnoses, and deteriorating health. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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29 Jan 2025 | Beyond Diet Culture: A Conversation with Leslie Jordan Garcia on Race, Bodies, and Liberation | 00:50:07 | |
In this powerful conversation, wellness practitioner and anti-diet educator Leslie Jordan Garcia (MPH, MBA) joins me to explore the deep connections between diet culture, racism, and body liberation. From personal experiences with eating disorders to profound insights about food systems and movement, Leslie shares how her journey informed her mission to help others heal and reclaim their power. We discuss the rebranding of diet culture, the impact of racial stereotypes on healthcare, and why true wellness must include dismantling systems of oppression. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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05 Feb 2025 | Yes, I'm Fat. Yes, I'm in Pain. No, They're Not Related. | 00:43:57 | |
In this powerful episode, I examine the critical intersection of fatness, chronic pain, and medical bias. Drawing from both my professional expertise as a doctor and my personal experience with frozen shoulder, I expose how the medical system frequently fails fat patients seeking pain management – not through lack of treatment options, but through prejudice and assumptions. Key moments:
Learn more about my Fibromyalgia Masterclass Join The Weighting Room and get a free 30 minute chronic pain consultation This week's paper is Andreoli, María F et al. “Leptin resensitisation: a reversion of leptin-resistant states.” The Journal of endocrinology vol. 241,3 (2019): R81-R96. doi:10.1530/JOE-18-0606 Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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12 Feb 2025 | From Body Control to Body Trust | 00:44:28 | |
You can't control your health any more than you can control the weather. In this episode, I explore how holding individuals responsibe for their health is a relatively recent phenomenon tied to capitalism and neoliberalism, contrasting it with historical perspectives where health was viewed as a collective responsibility. I talk about the benefits of moving from body control to body trust, while addressing systemic factors affecting health and the importance of building supportive communities. Key moments:
Learn more about my Free Course "Redefining Health" Join The Weighting Room before the 19th February and get a free 30 minute chronic pain consultation This week's paper is Tomiyama, A. Janet, Britt Ahlstrom, and Traci Mann. "Long-term Effects of Dieting: Is Weight Loss Related to Health?" Social and Personality Psychology Compass, vol. 7, no. 12, 2013, pp. 861-877. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12076. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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19 Feb 2025 | Harper's Story | 00:44:22 | |
Through Harper's journey from dismissive doctors to eventual fibromyalgia diagnosis, I explore how weight stigma, medical gaslighting, and inadequate pain management create layers of trauma for patients in marginalized bodies. I break down the science of fibromyalgia in accessible terms and explain how the nervous system's "volume control" for pain gets stuck on high. Key moments:
This week's paper is Tomiyama, A. Janet, Britt Ahlstrom, and Traci Mann. "Long-term Effects of Dieting: Is Weight Loss Related to Health?" Social and Personality Psychology Compass, vol. 7, no. 12, 2013, pp. 861-877. Wiley Online Library, https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12076. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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26 Feb 2025 | Rice, Beans, and Resistance with Dra. Mónica Peralta | 01:00:22 | |
In this explosive episode, Dr. Asher Larmie speaks with Dra. Mónica Peralta, a physician from Nicaragua specializing in diabetes, intuitive eating, and Body Trust. Together they explore weight stigma in healthcare across cultures, focusing on the unique challenges faced in Latin America. Dra. Monica shares her journey from promoting weight loss to becoming a weight-inclusive practitioner, offering a candid critique of how diabetes care is too often reduced to weight management. Their conversation tackles the harmful impacts of GLP-1 medications being repurposed for weight loss, the deeply problematic concept of World Ob*sity Day, and the hope found in the organization AWSIM (Association for Weight and Size Inclusive Medicine). Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction Dra Mónica Peralta is a nutritionist and diabetologist who practices in Nicaragua and sees clients worldwide. She is certified in intuitive eating, eating disorders, psychonutrition, and body image. You can learn all about her and the services she offers on her website, and follow her inspiring content on Instagram. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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05 Mar 2025 | World Ob*sity Day: Selling Solutions to Problems We Invented | 00:40:20 | |
CW for the o-word In this rather passionate episode of The Fat Doctor Podcast, I take on World Obsity Day and use this farce to challenge the very foundation of weight-centric healthcare. We take a look at how organizations like the World Obsity Federation medicalize and pathologize fatness while claiming to fight weight stigma, exposing the contradictions and financial interests behind these narratives. Key moments:
My revolutionary approach to medicine: simply not mentioning patients' weight and instead focusing on providing evidence-based care. Find out more at noweigh.org. Want to learn more about Fatty Liver Disease or Osteoarthritis, then check out my free resources. For a deep dive, you’ll find both masterclasses in the masterclass membership. Make sure you’re subscribed to my mailing list for daily moments of awesomeness delivered straight to your innbox. The journal article I referenced is: Laperche, Jacob et al. “Obesity and total joint arthroplasty: Does weight loss in the preoperative period improve perioperative outcomes?.” Arthroplasty (London, England) vol. 4,1 47. 4 Nov. 2022 Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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12 Mar 2025 | Stop Blaming the Patient! (Why Healthcare Needs More Compassion And Less Judgment) | 00:39:19 | |
In this episode, I tackle the simple but revolutionary idea that if we can't control our health (and we can't), then we shouldn't be blamed for it! When healthcare professionals blame patients, patients stop trusting us and start avoiding care. That's dangerous! This week I offer some straight-talking advice for both doctors (ask better questions!) and patients (call out the blame when you feel it!). Let's take the shame out of healthcare and remember that illness isn't a personal failure and when all else fails, chose compassion over judgment, folks. Every time. RESOURCES MENTIONED: 👉 Unshrinkable Course (£25): Learn the science behind why weight loss is unsustainable 👉 Masterclass Membership: Evidence-based health education without weight stigma 👉 No Weigh Membership: Monthly chapters challenging weight-centric healthcare 👉 Weight Inclusive Wednesdays: Join our confidential Zoom sessions (2nd Wednesday monthly, 5pm UK) 👉 Free Healthcare Script: Download my guide for navigating difficult conversations with doctors 👉 No Weigh Newsletter: Get weekly evidence-based content delivered to your inbox The aritcle quotes in this episode is " Veenendaal, M V E et al. “Transgenerational effects of prenatal exposure to the 1944-45 Dutch famine.” BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology vol. 120,5 (2013): 548-53." Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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07 Jun 2021 | Introducing the Fat Doctor (With Tanya Phoenix) | 00:45:27 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by her sister - children’s author and singer/songwriter - Tanya Phoenix. Dr. Larmie and Tanya discuss their ancestry, how it influenced the culture surrounding food and body image in their childhood home and yet although they grew up in the same home, ate the same food, and experienced the same weight shaming on a regular basis they both turned out very differently. Together Dr Larmie and Tanya intimately discuss the following:
Thank you for listening! Connect with Dr Natasha Larmie and other like-minded people in the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’ community over on Facebook here. You can also find her on Instagram at @fatdoctoruk. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: You can find out more about Tanya on Instagram at @firebirdinthefigtree. You can learn more about Tanya’s brilliant stories at @beatrixphoenixwrites. 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 the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circl Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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06 Jul 2021 | What Is Weight Stigma? (With Ragen Chastain) | 00:50:32 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by speaker, writer, Certified Health Coach, and thought leader in the fields of Body Image, Health at Every Size, and Weight Stigma Ragen Chastain. Together Dr Larmie and Ragen intimately discuss the following:
Thank you for listening! Connect with Dr Natasha Larmie and other like-minded people in the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’ community over on Facebook here. You can also find her on Instagram at @fatdoctoruk. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: You can find out more about Ragen’s Monthly Workshops (including video library of past workshops) at https://danceswithfat.org/monthly-online-workshops/. You can find the HAES Health Sheets for Diagnosis-Specific Weight Neutral Healthcare information and research bank at: www.HAESHealthSheets.com Or connect with like-minded people at Ragen’s Weight Neutral Fitness for All Shapes and Sizes community ‘Fit Fatties’ here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfatties. 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. Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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06 Jul 2021 | Weight Stigma in Healthcare (With Dr Greg Dodell) | 00:44:13 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by board-certified endocrinologist Dr Greg Dodell. Together Dr Larmie and Dr Greg Dodell discuss the following:
Thank you for listening! Connect with Dr Natasha Larmie and other like-minded people in the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’ community over on Facebook here. You can also find her on Instagram at @fatdoctoruk. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Dr Dodell’s wife Alexis Conason Psy.D.’s book ‘The Diet-Free Revolution’ is available for pre-order at here. You can connect with Dr Greg Dodell on Instagram at @everything_endocrine. You can also connect with Alexis Conason Psy.D. on Instagram at @theantidietplan. 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 the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle. More about Dr Greg Dodell: Dr. D Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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14 Jul 2021 | What is so wrong with being fat? (with Vangeya M'hone) | 00:55:45 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by close friend, self-appointed sister and Lawyer, Vangeya M’hone. Together Dr Larmie and Vangeya discuss the following:
Thank you for listening! Connect with Dr Natasha Larmie and other like-minded people in the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor’ community over on Facebook here. You can also find her on Instagram at @fatdoctoruk. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: You can connect with Vangeya on Instagram at @vangeya.m. And LinkedIn here.
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 the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle. More about Vangeya M’hone: Vangeya studied Sociology with Social Policy at the University of Warwick before converting her degree to law and ultimately building a specialism in Real Estate. While having built a successful career Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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21 Jul 2021 | Psychology and Weight Stigma (with Alexis Conason, PSY.D.) | 00:49:53 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist-supervisor Alexis Conason, PSY.D. Together Natasha and Alexis intimately discuss the following:
Thank you for listening! Are you interested in watching extended versions of these podcasts and supporting The Fat Doctor Podcast? Then why not join her on Patreon. You can also become part of her Facebook Group Friends of the Fat Doctor or check out her website for more including social media. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Dr. Conason’s book ‘The Diet Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself from the Diet Cycle with Mindful Eating and Radical Self-Acceptance’ is available to buy here and at other book retailers. You can connect with Dr. Conason on Instagram @theantidietplan. 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 w Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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28 Jul 2021 | The Truth Behind Weight Loss and Big Pharma (with Mikey Mercedes) | 00:58:09 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by fat liberationist writer, creator, and doctoral student from the Bronx, New York, Marquisele (Mikey) Mercedes.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Mikey’s work can be found at the following links patreon.com/marquisele You can connect with Marquisele on Instagram @fatmarquisele.
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 the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into th Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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11 Aug 2021 | When Weight Stigma Meets Racism (with Ciekeisha) | 00:58:06 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by Ciekeisha, a stay at home mom and social activist who lives in Texas and shares her firsthand experience of how weight stigma and racism intersect in today's society.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Ciekeisha recommends you collow @saucyewest on Instagram and check out #fightforinclusivity
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 yo Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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04 Aug 2021 | Weight Stigma in Children (with Molly Forbes) | 00:54:29 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by writer, campaigner and public speaker, Molly Forbes. Molly is the Director of Body Happy Org and author of the book "Body Happy Kids: how to help children and teens love the skin they’re in".
Resources and links mentioned in this episode: The Body Happy Org website.
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 a Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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18 Aug 2021 | Fat and Fit (with Amy Snelling) | 00:56:58 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie is joined by weight inclusive fitness trainer, campaigner and former teacher, Amy Snelling. Amy co-founded the organisation Fitness Professionals Against Weight Stigma (FPAWS), a community Interest Company that strives to create inclusive fitness spaces where every body feels welcome and comfortable enough to feel the true benefits of physical activity Together Natasha and Amy discuss:
The FPAWS website and instagram page. 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 Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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25 Aug 2021 | The One About Cancer | 00:48:21 | |
In this episode of ‘The Fat Doctor Podcast’, Dr. Natasha Larmie challenges the claim that ob*sity is a risk factor for cancer, secondary only to smoking. This is the first time Natasha flies solo and she admits to being a little anxious about it! Today's podcast includes:
Article from the NEJM 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 v Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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01 Sep 2021 | Weight Stigma Kills (with Natala) | 00:55:15 | |
[CW: weight talk, extreme dieting methods, medical abuse] Together they cover:
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 the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welc Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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08 Sep 2021 | Why diets can't be trusted (with Natala) | 00:53:45 | |
In 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:
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 the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle. Resources and links menti Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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16 Sep 2021 | Weight Stigma and diet (with Jeanette Thompson-Wessen) | 00:51:22 | |
In 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:
The Mindset Nutritionist 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, weigh Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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22 Sep 2021 | Childhood trauma and weight stigma (with "Kate") | 00:52:21 | |
***Content Warning: Talk of childhood abuse, sexual trauma and mental health. This episode may be triggering for some *** Together they cover:
Please 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.
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 the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle. Resources and links Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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29 Sep 2021 | How to dance your way through weight stigma (with Arielle and Zoe) | 00:39:58 | |
In 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:
Dance Life, Madison, WI. 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? Whethe Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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26 Jan 2022 | Challenging the first law: Can health be easily defined? | 00:53:26 | |
In 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:
Emma Green in on Instagram 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 whi Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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26 Jan 2022 | Introducing the 12 laws of healthism | 00:45:53 | |
In 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.
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 Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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02 Feb 2022 | Challenging the second law: Can health be easily controlled? | 00:55:08 | |
In 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
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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. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know! Connect With Me
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