140. Intuitive Eating Professionals React To: "An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution"

Get ready for a special episode as Intuitive Eating Professionals Ryann (Licensed Therapist), Allie (Registered Dietitian), Eden (Registered Dietitian), Dani (Licensed Therapist), and Cilla (Licensed Therapist) come together to unpack the recent Hulu special, 'An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution.' This isn't about critiquing Oprah or those featured in the special. Instead, we're delving into the oversimplified points, missed nuances, and important conversations left unexplored. Join us as we navigate the complexities of weight loss medications, shed light on the reality of disordered eating and eating disorders – topics not adequately addressed in the special. Trigger Warning: If discussions about weight loss, weight loss medications, or stories of weight loss are triggering for you, feel free to skip this episode. Your well-being comes first. Links 🔗 Show Notes 🔗 Connect with Ryann (Licensed Therapist) 🔗 Connect with Allie (Registered Dietitian)  🔗 Connect with Eden (Registered Dietitian) 🔗 Connect with Dani (Licensed Therapist)  🔗 Connect with Cilla (Licensed Therapist)  📌 Study Sugar Addiction, The State of the Science 📌 More Than A Body 📌 Katherine Flegal's research on BMI 📌 Maintenance Phase Ozempic Podcast 📌 Aubrey Gordon's Book EPISODE NOTES 01:17 What Prompted This Discussion 02:50 Introductions of All the Intuitive Eating Professionals 04:10 Brief Overview of What These Weight Loss Medications Are and How They Work 06:25 Unpacking the Show's Opening - Is This Really the Magic Solution? 12:14 Thoughts on the "Food Addict" Statement 18:42 Amy's Story 29:59 The Doctor's Comments 36:59 Maggie's Story 43:35 Are Weight and Health Tied? 47:50 Bringing on the CEO of WW 51:26 What We Really Need to Be Asking 55:21 Final Thoughts Everything discussed within this podcast is for educational and informational purposes. It should not be interpreted as medical or other professional healthcare advice, diagnosis, or treatment.