Thunder Thighs and Bedroom Eyes, Ep. 9 - See? We Told You Weight Stigma Was The Problem! Dr. Asher Larmie and Jeanette Thompson Wessen Set The Record Straight

Welcome to a new episode of Fat and Fucked, hosted by Dr. Krista Nabar and Suzy Hooker. We are so glad you made it since this is THE EPISODE you need to hear! We have two incredible guests joining us for an extremely valuable conversation. Dr. Asher Larmie (he/they) and Jeanette Thompson-Wessen (she/her) settle the score on why fat liberation PROMOTES health rather than detracts from it.

Jeanette and Asher share their intimate connection with fatness and fat liberation, and their paths to becoming outspoken advocates of fat liberation. One of the core themes we discuss is weight stigma and its detrimental impact on an individual's health. We also touch on the importance of fat visibility and representation. Throughout the episode, we question the notion of "health" and its distorted portrayal in society. We challenge the assumption that being fat automatically signifies an inability to care for oneself. Instead, we explore how systemic barriers prevent access to quality healthcare for fat individuals and how weight-centered healthcare approaches fail to prioritize well-being.

Drawing from their own experiences and expertise, Asher and Jeanette confidently debunk the myth that intentional weight loss improves long-term health outcomes. Instead, they advocate for rejecting diet culture and embracing self-care through body acceptance. Join us on this thought-provoking and enlightening episode as we dive into the complexities of weight stigma, fat liberation, and the true meaning of health. Let's embrace a more inclusive and compassionate world together.

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Resources

Where to find Jeanette Thompson-Wessen: website - themindsetnutritionist.podia.com (check out her courses and substack!); Instagram - @themindsetnutritionist

Where to find Dr. Asher Larmie: website - fatdoctor.co.uk (Check out their Masterclasses and books!), Instagram - @thefatdoctor

Why we don’t use “ob*sity” - https://withinhealth.com/learn/articles/why-using-the-word-obese-is-a-problem

What is Health At Every Size (HAES)? - https://asdah.org/health-at-every-size-haes-approach/

What is Intuitive Eating? - the book: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/intuitive-eating-4th-edition/

The principles: https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/

Nic McDermid - https://www.nicmcdermid.com/

Time Stamps

[00:23:49] Distorted health messages blame individuals instead of society.

[00:29:37] Governments oppressing marginalized communities through lack of access.

[00:35:12] Novo Nordisk profits soar with weight loss injections.

[00:39:18] Fat liberationists struggle with dwindling numbers due to weight loss drugs.

[00:42:58] Doctors spreading troubling misinformation about weight loss and health.

[00:50:26] Weight cycling worsens health; “weight loss paradox.”

[00:56:25] Difference between disordered eating and eating disorders in fat people may be nonsensical. Fat people likely have a history of what is considered disordered eating but is actually an eating disorder. Doctors prescribe eating disorders to fat people.

[01:01:59] Dieting, weight stigma, and eating disorders.