The HAES® Controversy: Is it Evidence-Based? (with Dr. Idz)

Nourished & Free: The Podcast

12/05/23 • 58 min

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You might remember when I was a Health At Every Size (HAES®) advocate. HAES is a compelling rival to diet culture, and it’s easy to get sucked into this popular movement.

I've changed my tune a bit, and I’ve written about my thoughts on HAES®, but I knew I needed to recruit someone else onto the podcast so we could critically look at this movement together and have a balanced conversation about it. That’s why this week’s guest is Dr. Idz.
Dr. Idz is not only a powerhouse in his field but also has a knack for debunking health movements and trends. If you’ve seen his TikToks or Instagram reels, you’ll know what I mean.

No stone will be left unturned as Dr. Idz brings the receipts of studies showing HAES® to be incorrect in ways, and we’re talking about A LOT of studies.
I’m really excited for you to hear this episode with Dr. Idz. He brings not just expertise but also a passion for nuanced conversations—a perfect match for the kind of discussions we love having on the podcast!
TOPICS COVERED 👇

The Health at Every Size Movement (00:06:21)

Controversies surrounding the HAES® movement (00:09:43)

The potential harm of downplaying the implications of obesity (00:11:17)

Evidence debunking HAES® (00:21:30)

Discussion on metabolically healthy obesity (00:31:00)

Considering the impact on mental health (00:35:45)

Using outdated studies to support arguments (00:44:12)

Evidence supporting long-term weight loss interventions (00:48:54)
RESOURCES MENTIONED

HAES article (by me)

Dr. Idz's online school

Dr. Idz on Instagram

Dr. Idz on Tiktok

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12/05/23 • 58 min

Nourished & Free: The Podcast - The HAES® Controversy: Is it Evidence-Based? (with Dr. Idz)

Transcript

Michelle (00:00:03) - We're back with Dr. is on the Nourished and Free podcast. And today we're discussing a topic that hits close to home for me, which is his health at every size, evidence based or not. Is the Hayes movement really grounded in science? Now, in case you're new here, I'm Michelle Yates, an eating disorder specialist dietitian, and this show is creating space for nuanced conversations around pressing topics in today's nutrition and wellness spaces. In my last episode, I talked

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