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Challenging the eighth law: Is fatness a sign of weakness and lack of self respect?

Challenging the eighth law: Is fatness a sign of weakness and lack of self respect?

FromThe Fat Doctor Podcast


Challenging the eighth law: Is fatness a sign of weakness and lack of self respect?

FromThe Fat Doctor Podcast

ratings:
Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Mar 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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.  In this episode, Asher and William discuss:The dangers of performance and appearance based health What eating disorders actually look like as opposed to what we think they look likeThe challenges of recovering from an eating disorder into a fatphobic worldWays to support recovery, especially in men/masculine presenting peopleReferences:William can be found on Instagram and TikTok.  You can also find a number of resources on his website.  You can listen to his music on Spotify and YouTube Thank you for listeningIf 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. More about WilliamWilliam Hornby is at the forefront of raising awareness for men with eating disorders with his advocacy on TikTok and Instagram Reels. He is a recording artist as well. (His debut single, “Clay,” is out on all streaming platforms now!) He currently holds a BBA in Business Management from Temple University and expects to earn his BFA in Musical Theatre in 2022. He trained in classical voice at the prestigious Baltimore School for the Arts. He loves hiking, listening to NPR, and carving pumpkins. He is humbled to be asked on to such an incredible podcast.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 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 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.
Released:
Mar 16, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (58)

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 their podcast, Dr Asher 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.They tackle 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, Asher and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.