Are you looking for a different kind of community? I've created a safe space for amazing people like you to connect whilst benefiting from the medical expertise of a Fat doctor who truly cares
As the only medical doctor offering weight inclusive advocacy and education, I’ve created The Weighting Room to be your safe space for navigating healthcare challenges. Through my years of clinical practice and lived experience, I understand the barriers you’re facing and I’m here to help you access the care you deserve.
Where Authenticity Thrives and Every Voice Matters
Just over a year ago, I set out to create a Fat community that was built on intention rather than numbers. I chose to grow it slowly and quietly, focusing on cultivating something I hadn’t experienced in the past: a genuine safe haven where members lift each other up without judgment or drama.
What emerged is a space anchored in unconditional support and trust, where authentic connections flourish. Now that we’ve established this strong foundation, we’re ready to open our doors wider and share this unique space with others who are seeking the same kind of meaningful connection.
This community has exceeeded every one of my expectations
Like many Fat people, I used to dread my diabetic reviews. The anticipation would build for days before each appointment – that familiar knot in my stomach, the mental preparation for potential judgment or dismissal.
But something changed when I shared these feelings with my community in The Weighting Room. Every time I had an upcoming review, they’d rally around me with messages of support and understanding. When I sat down in front of the nurse, I no longer felt alone – I had an army of Fat friends at my back. Their strength became my strength.
It wasn’t just about the hard moments either. Some of my favorite memories are the spontaneous bursts of joy we share. When any of us are feeling low, conversations inevitably turn to something we can all agree on like the importance of good quality cheese! Then there are the celebrations of Fat joy. We’ve had entire threads dedicated to #ChinSelfies, embracing and finding beauty in the very parts of ourselves that society tells us to hide.
These people have become more than just names on a screen. They’re friends and allies I’ve come to count on. We show up for each other in countless ways, both big and small. Whether it’s sharing strategies for medical appointments, celebrating victories, or simply being there to say “I understand, I’ve been there too.”
This community is for everyone, especially:
- People living with chronic illness who are tired of having their symptoms dismissed
- Disabled people facing barriers to accessing appropriate care
- Neurodivergent individuals navigating complex healthcare systems
- Trans and gender-diverse people seeking understanding healthcare support
- Anyone who has experienced medical trauma or weight stigma in healthcare settings
- Members of marginalized communities who want to feel seen and heard in their healthcare journey
Key Features
The Fat Doctor Clinic Hours
Get direct access to me during regular clinic hours where I answer your questions and provide guidance on accessing weight-inclusive healthcare. Bring your questions and concerns, and I’ll provide the support you need.
Supportive Discord Community
Connect with others who understand your experiences in our private Discord channel. Share stories, ask questions, and support one another, all while having access to my medical expertise and guidance.
Safe Space for Open Discussion
This is a space where I can share more openly than I do on social media, and I believe you’ll feel that way too. It’s a space where we can discuss our experiences and concerns without judgment. There are a number of community guidelines in place to protect this space and I’m not afraid to enforce them!
For just £15/month, Get direct access to my expertise in a supportive community that understands
Frequently Asked Questions
Think of these like office hours – dedicated time slots where I’m available in our Discord community to answer your questions about navigating healthcare, addressing medical concerns, and finding weight-inclusive providers. While I can’t provide direct medical care, I can offer guidance and support based on my expertise.
I’ve created multiple ways for you to ask questions, so you can choose what works best for you:
- Join the live voice channel for real-time discussion
- Post your questions in the text channel if you prefer writing or can’t attend live
- Send me private Direct Messages if you’d rather ask questions privately
No – to protect everyone’s privacy and create a safe space for open discussion, clinic hours are not recorded. This is why I offer multiple formats for participation, so you can engage in a way that works for you.
No – while many members find value in both aspects, you can choose how you want to engage. Some members primarily use clinic hours, while others are more active in community discussions.
Unlike traditional social media groups where all posts appear in one feed, our Discord is thoughtfully organized into dedicated spaces. This means you can engage with exactly the content you want to see, when you want to see it. Our channels include:
Support Spaces
- Help and Support: A space to ask for guidance and community support
- Medical Trauma Discussions: A dedicated room for processing and discussing medical trauma
- Grievances (CW): An automatically content-warned space for sharing difficult experiences
- Celebrations: A joy-focused space to share your wins, big and small
Special Interest Spaces
We have dedicated rooms for various interests and topics, including:
- Food and cooking
- Gaming
- Spirituality
- Sexuality
- And more!
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Our community grows with our members’ needs. If there’s a topic or type of space you’d like to see, just let me know and we can create a new channel. The community structure is flexible and evolves based on what members need.
You have complete control over your experience. You can join the Discord channels that interest you and mute others. There’s no pressure to participate in all spaces – many members are only there for clinic hours or choose to engage with just a few channels that resonate with them.
Current membership is £15 per month. As the community grows and my time commitment increases, this price will increase for new members. However, when you join, your price is locked in – meaning the monthly fee you pay when you join is the price you’ll continue to pay as long as you maintain your membership.
Privacy & Confidentiality Policy
The Weighting Room is built on trust and mutual support. Your privacy and confidentiality are paramount, especially given the personal nature of our discussions about health, medical experiences, and personal challenges.
- All discussions, whether in clinic hours or community channels, are confidential
- Personal stories and experiences shared by other members must not be shared outside the community
- Screenshots or copying of any messages is not permitted
- Details about other members’ identities or circumstances must be kept private
- Medical experiences and health information shared in any channel are confidential
- You can use a pseudonym – your real name is not required
- You control what personal information you share
- You can choose how you participate in clinic hours (voice, text, or DM)
- You can select which channels to join and engage with
- Sessions are never recorded to protect everyone’s privacy
- The Discord server has strict privacy settings
- Member lists are private
- Members who violate confidentiality will be removed
- I do not share member information with anyone outside the community
- I will never use your stories or experiences without your explicit permission
- While I provide support and guidance, this is not a medical service
- I maintain clinical confidentiality but this is not a doctor-patient relationship
- If I have concerns about your health and wellbeing, I will direct you to appropriate services
- Always ask before offering advice
- Respect others’ privacy choices
- Do not share or discuss other members’ posts outside of the specific channels
- If you recognize someone from outside the community, let them choose whether to acknowledge that connection
For just £15/month, Get direct access to my expertise in a supportive community that understands
Membership Terms & Conditions
- Membership is charged at £15 per month
- Your membership fee is locked in at your joining rate
- Future price increases will only apply to new members
- Payment is recurring monthly unless cancelled
- Membership can be cancelled at any time
- Access to the Discord community
- Participation in clinic hours (scheduled Tuesdays at 9am GMT on 1st/3rd week, 5pm GMT other weeks)
- Choice of participation methods (voice, text, or DM) during clinic hours
- Access to all community channels
- Ability to request new community channels
- The Weighting Room is a peer support community with professional guidance
- This is not a medical service and does not constitute medical care
- No doctor-patient relationship is established through membership
- Advice given is for guidance only and should not replace medical care
- Emergency medical needs should be directed to appropriate healthcare services
- Maintain confidentiality of all community discussions
- Respect privacy of other members
- No recording, screenshots, or sharing of community content
- No harassment, discrimination, or harmful behavior
- No promotion of commercial services without permission
- No medical advice unless explicitly qualified to give it
- Treat all members with respect
- Honor content warnings and channel-specific guidelines
- Use content warnings when discussing sensitive topics
- Report concerns to moderators/admin
- Engage thoughtfully and supportively
I reserve the right to terminate membership without refund if a member:
- Violates confidentiality
- Engages in harmful behavior
- Repeatedly disregards community guidelines
- Misuses the service
- Shares access with non-members
- Clinic hours schedule may be subject to change with notice
- Additional features may be added to the service
- Community channels may be added or modified based on needs
- Terms may be updated with advance notice to members
- No liability for medical decisions made by members
- No guarantee of specific outcomes from community participation
- Not responsible for technical issues with Discord platform
- No liability for interactions between members outside the community
- Upon cancellation, you retain access until your next payment date
- Once your access ends, you will be removed from the Discord community
- No refunds are provided for any unused portion of membership
- All sales are final
- Any concerns should first be raised directly with me via Discord DM
- I will acknowledge all concerns within 48 hours
- I aim to resolve all issues promptly and fairly
- If we cannot reach a resolution through direct communication:
- For payment disputes: These should be raised through your payment provider
- For community conflicts: I will mediate between parties as needed
- For serious violations: Immediate action will be taken as per our community guidelines
- My decisions regarding community membership and guidelines are final