In this episode hosts Dana and Hillary discuss Netflix's documentary 'Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser'. They share their initial reactions, questioning the purpose of the documentary and its possible ties to pharmaceutical promotion, particularly GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The conversation delves into various controversial aspects of 'The Biggest Loser', including its extreme weight loss methods, sensationalism, and the perpetuation of fatphobia. They criticize the show's lack of accountability and support for participants post-filming, noting the psychological and physical harm inflicted. The hosts also discuss the roles and actions of trainers, contestants, and medical professionals associated with the show, highlighting the deep-seated issues around fatphobia in culture and media.

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Persistent metabolic adaptation six years after The Biggest Loser competition

“We are all fat again”: “Biggest Loser” contestants reveal secrets

The Brutal Secrets behind “The Biggest Loser”

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In this rerun of Episode 14 hosts Dana, Sirius and Hilary have a detailed conversation with their first guest, Virginia Sole-Smith. Virginia, an author and activist, is known for her work on fat liberation, size-inclusive models of care, and her noted publication 'Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture.' The discussion delves into Virginia's background as a journalist, her journey towards advocating for body positivity and fat liberation, and her insights on parenting amidst diet culture challenges. Virginia also shares her experiences with navigating mainstream media's biases, launching her own platform 'Burnt Toast,' and offers advice for parents striving to foster a healthy body image in their children. The episode highlights both the difficulties and successes encountered when pushing back against societal norms and traditional media narratives.

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Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture

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In this rerun of Episode 2 hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss the pervasive and shape-shifting nature of diet culture. They delve into how diet culture subtly infiltrates daily life and the ways people might unknowingly adhere to it. The hosts highlight the historical and contemporary implications of diet culture, its intersection with white supremacy, racism, classism, and sexism, and how it affects different demographics including women, men, trans and nonbinary people. They also emphasize how diet culture impacts mental health, relationships with food, and body image. The conversation includes reflections on how medical advice and social biases perpetuate harmful behaviors and beliefs, and the commodification of diet culture through various industries. The episode underscores the importance of adopting a more inclusive and intersectional perspective and challenging societal acceptance of weight stigma and anti-fat bias.

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