112: Weight, Health, and Body Positivity with Edie Stark

In this episode, Amanda sits down with eating disorder therapist Edie Stark to unpack what really happened during Edie’s viral debate with Jillian Michaels on Jubilee — and why conversations about body positivity, weight, and health so often turn into algorithm-friendly shouting matches instead of meaningful dialogue.

In conversation, we tackle:

What it was actually like debating Jillian Michaels on Jubilee — and how the final edit differed from the real conversation
Common misconceptions about the body positivity and fat liberation movements
How “health” gets weaponized in online conversations about bodies
The tension between acknowledging health risks and avoiding body shame
Why diet culture and reactionary anti-diet messaging can both oversimplify complex issues
What working with eating disorder clients reveals about weight stigma and medical bias
Why internet debates prioritize “winning” over understanding
How to have more thoughtful conversations about weight, health, and bodies in a polarized online world

You can find Edie's work at ediestark.com and on social media @ediestarktherapy.

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