combating weight stigma and promoting weight-inclusive care

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Knowledge should be accessible to all

Transform your health, redefine your care

I firmly believe that everyone deserves access to the education and tools they need to advocate for themselves and take charge of their health. That’s why I’m dedicated to creating and offering a range of free resources designed to empower you.

Through straight-talking blog posts, no-nonsense podcasts, and downloadable guides, I’m here to arm you with the facts you need to challenge outdated medical practices and make the best decisions for your health.

take control of your medical consultation

Download your free script

I’ve created a customizable script to make sure you’re never left scrambling for the right words in your doctor's office again. It’s simple. All you do is fill in the blanks, cross out the bits that don't apply, and take it with you to your next appointment. No need to memorize anything. You just read straight from it when you're there. No more second-guessing yourself or feeling unprepared. You’ve got this. And now you’ve got the script to prove it!

Live recording

No weigh: module One

I’ve spent the last few years unlearning all the lies about weight and weight loss that I was taught in medical school and for the 20 years I practiced medicine. I’ve waded through the research so that you don’t have to. And I’ve spoken to hundreds of people who continue to experience weight stigma at the hands of their healthcare professionals. And I'm sharing it all in my 15 month group program No Weigh. Catch the first workshop for free. 

Defy Weight Stigma

A 5-Day email Course

Are you tired of being dismissed by your doctor and fed up with the constant fat shaming and weight loss prescriptions? It’s time to take control. Learn how to reclaim your body, challenge weight bias in healthcare, and secure the care you truly deserve. Each day, you'll receive practical tips and powerful insights that will empower you to advocate for your health and challenge the weight-centric treatment you've been receiving.

You’ve been conditioned to believe that health is all about blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose spikes. That if you have sore knees or get short of breath running up a flight of stairs, you’re not “healthy.” Worse still, you’ve been told that if you eat the right foods, do the right exercises, get enough sleep, and stay well-hydrated, you can control your health.

The truth is, you’ve been lied to. In this course, you’ll uncover the true meaning of health by understanding it through the lens of three key relationships:

Your relationship with yourself 

Your connections with others 

Your interaction with the world around you.

Each module contains a short video presentation with accompanying text, key takeaways, activities, and reflections. Plus, you’ll get two bonus downloadable PDFs to further enhance your learning and support your journey.

blog

the latest

Check out my blog for in-depth articles, insights, and real-world advice to help you challenge outdated healthcare practices and take control of your health.

Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects 40% of people worldwide, but Fat patients face unique barriers to effective pain...
The Crisis of Healthcare Access
Systemic oppression creates healthcare barriers for Fat, Black, Trans, and Disabled people through systemic...
Season 5 Epsiode 4
Beyond Diet Culture A Conversation with Leslie Jordan Garcia on Race, Bodies, and Liberation In Episode...
Rowan's Story
Through Rowan's story, we explore how weight stigma in diabetes care creates barriers to treatment and...
Jude's Story
Through Jude's story, we explore how weight stigma delays sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment, and what...
Jamie's Story
In Jamie's Story, discover how weight stigma delayed an EDS diagnosis, and what compassionate healthcare...
Jay's Story
Through Jay’s story, learn how weight-inclusive care transforms patient outcomes, challenging traditional...
Meet Raven
You didn’t fail the diet—the diet failed you. Despite what the weight loss industry wants you to believe,...
The National Weight Control Registry
The National Weight Control Registry is often praised as proof that long-term weight loss is possible—but...
Sleep Apnea Blog Post
Think sleep apnea is just a fat person problem? Think again. Discover the science behind sleep apnea...

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The podcast

What if most of what we’ve been taught about healthy bodies is a lie? As a doctor with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how harmful this misinformation can be. In The Fat Doctor Podcast, I challenge the conventional ideas of health in candid, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues, and friends. We dive into how weight stigma and anti-fat bias affect individuals and society as a whole, and explore why it’s time for a new approach to health. Whether you're personally impacted by weight discrimination or working to create change, I invite you to join the conversation and rethink what health really means.