An article was published by Huffington Post on September 19th, 2018 sent shock wave in the world. The article titled “Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong” by Micheal Hobbes is controversial... is challenging all of our societal beliefs around obesity all of them. From obesity is the #1 enemy of health to dieting throws it all in the air... and also explains why we suffer so much when stigmatized with weight issues. Is it all true? Almost... Although I agree with most certain elements just encourage even more victimization and more suffering. In today’s podcast, we are going to look at this article and dissect what is right and what is wrong... and most importantly, what to do with this information. In this episode I discuss The reason why how we've handled obesity is wrong Why fat-shaming isn't only not cool, but also doesn't work in weight loss The importance of addressing the issue why we gain weight Why Weight and Health are not perfect synonyms  Fatphobia can come from medical providers. Yes, statistics prove it! The reasons why intervention or approach to change weight should be guided he HAES   Last episode, I revealed to you some of our experts that will be speaking at the Going Beyond the Food Project 2018 starting October 8 to 19, 2018!  Take a listen to this episode and learn what the speakers are presenting and sharing with us during the conference that will surely blow your mind! From the power of positivity, how toxins are making you fat, the impact of trauma to your health to how chronic pain is actually a problem of the brain, not the tissue... this online conference will surely rock your world and challenge what you know about your relationship to food and your body. Get a sneak peek now! Click here.  Leave me a review, if you enjoy the show and would love to encourage and support my work, leave me an honest review using this link, click here. For a podcaster like me, reviews are like a fuel... and I would appreciate hearing from you more than I could possibly say!  Here's a quick tutorial on How to leave a review.      Links mentioned in the episode: Register for the online conference: Going Beyond The Food Project 2018 Everything You Know About Obesity Is Wrong by Huffington Post Sign up for the podcast live coaching   Studies Beauty is good stereotype study Effect of weight stigmatization 1 in 124 women 0.8% obese women attaining normal range One-third to three-quarters of people classified as obese are metabolically healthy Unfit skinny people were twice as likely to get diabetes as fit fat people Doctor have shorter appointment with obese patient We shame our own kind Health At Every Size study     Submit a question for the next episode If you want to submit a question for Stephanie's next episode, click here and join our free and private community.   Reach Stephanie  Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email   ***For your information - some links above may be my affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click on it and make a purchase. Doing so is no additional cost to you, but helps me tremendously. Your support is SO greatly appreciated, so thank you in advance if you choose to do so***