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Ep. 222 - The Hidden Harm of Weight Loss Culture with Virgie Tovar

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In this conversation, Virgie Tovar shares her personal journey with weight stigma and eating disorders, rooted in her family background. She discusses the societal implications of weight stigma, the rise of GLP-1 drugs, and their impact on body positivity. Virgie emphasizes the importance of creating weight-neutral environments in corporate settings and challenges the narrative surrounding weight loss drugs, advocating for a more compassionate understanding of body image and health. In this conversation, Virgie Tovar and Cristina Castagnini discuss the implications of weight loss drugs, particularly GLP-1s, and the societal pressures surrounding body image and health. They explore the misconceptions about weight loss and health, the dangers of diet culture, and the ethical concerns regarding marketing strategies that target vulnerable populations. The discussion emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective regarding health and body positivity, advocating for a more compassionate and informed approach to these issues.

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Content provided by Cristina Castagnini. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Cristina Castagnini or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this conversation, Virgie Tovar shares her personal journey with weight stigma and eating disorders, rooted in her family background. She discusses the societal implications of weight stigma, the rise of GLP-1 drugs, and their impact on body positivity. Virgie emphasizes the importance of creating weight-neutral environments in corporate settings and challenges the narrative surrounding weight loss drugs, advocating for a more compassionate understanding of body image and health. In this conversation, Virgie Tovar and Cristina Castagnini discuss the implications of weight loss drugs, particularly GLP-1s, and the societal pressures surrounding body image and health. They explore the misconceptions about weight loss and health, the dangers of diet culture, and the ethical concerns regarding marketing strategies that target vulnerable populations. The discussion emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective regarding health and body positivity, advocating for a more compassionate and informed approach to these issues.

SHOW NOTES: Click here

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite

  continue reading

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