Scale Fail: How Medical Fatphobia is Weighing Us Down
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08/30/24 • 70 min
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What if your weight didn't define your healthcare? In this eye-opening episode of Big Sexy Chat, we're joined by the empathetic and brilliant Dr. Robert, a board-certified family physician committed to eradicating medical fat phobia. He shares his journey of creating a practice where patients of all sizes feel heard and respected, revealing the profound impact of not attributing every health issue to weight. You'll hear the touching story of Asherlee, who found solace in Dr. Robert's unique approach, and discover why finding a doctor like him is a rare treasure.
We tackle the often overlooked challenges faced by obese patients in the healthcare system. From the psychological toll of misdiagnoses to the emotional relief of being truly listened to, we unearth the critical need for holistic and individualized care. Dr. Robert recounts a transformative moment when a patient's persistence led to the discovery of a rare diabetes type, underscoring the necessity for doctors to listen beyond appearances and biases. We also delve into the systemic shortcomings in medical training that fail to address body diversity and anti-fatness.
Shifting to a more intimate subject, we explore the intersection of sexual health and larger bodies. Dr. Robert offers expert advice on navigating anatomical challenges and emphasizes the importance of communication and comfort with one's body. From innovative sex toys like the Balldo to making pelvic exams more comfortable, we provide actionable insights to enhance sexual satisfaction and access. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand and combat fat phobia in healthcare while also celebrating body positivity and sexual empowerment.
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What if your weight didn't define your healthcare? In this eye-opening episode of Big Sexy Chat, we're joined by the empathetic and brilliant Dr. Robert, a board-certified family physician committed to eradicating medical fat phobia. He shares his journey of creating a practice where patients of all sizes feel heard and respected, revealing the profound impact of not attributing every health issue to weight. You'll hear the touching story of Asherlee, who found solace in Dr. Robert's unique approach, and discover why finding a doctor like him is a rare treasure.
We tackle the often overlooked challenges faced by obese patients in the healthcare system. From the psychological toll of misdiagnoses to the emotional relief of being truly listened to, we unearth the critical need for holistic and individualized care. Dr. Robert recounts a transformative moment when a patient's persistence led to the discovery of a rare diabetes type, underscoring the necessity for doctors to listen beyond appearances and biases. We also delve into the systemic shortcomings in medical training that fail to address body diversity and anti-fatness.
Shifting to a more intimate subject, we explore the intersection of sexual health and larger bodies. Dr. Robert offers expert advice on navigating anatomical challenges and emphasizes the importance of communication and comfort with one's body. From innovative sex toys like the Balldo to making pelvic exams more comfortable, we provide actionable insights to enhance sexual satisfaction and access. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand and combat fat phobia in healthcare while also celebrating body positivity and sexual empowerment.
BigSexyChat.com appreciates you and our community. We do this for you, so if you ever have any ideas about a subject we can discuss for you, email us at [email protected].
You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as BigSexyChat.
Twitter (who knows how long we will stay there) is BigSexyChatPod
Check out our merch at www.BigSexyTees.com (credit to Toni Tails for setting this up for us!)
Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website BlissConnection.com and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off.
Big thanks to our Sponsor Liberator Bedroom Adventures. We ADORE the products from Liberator. And, to be clear, we all loved their products even before they became a sponsor!
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Chrystal also sells sex toys via her website BlissConnection.com and you can use the code BSC20 for 20% off.
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Big Sexy Chat Podcast - Scale Fail: How Medical Fatphobia is Weighing Us Down
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On this episode of Big Sexy Chat , Asherlee and Murph dive into the depths of medical fat phobia with Dr Robert , a doctor of osteopathic medicine and family practice physician with over 10 years in the medical field . Did you know doctors can prescribe penis pumps ? Let's dig in .
Speaker 2Hi , welcome to Big Sexy Chat . I'm Crystal ,
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