118. Dismantling Anti-Fat Bias: Body Image, Wellness, and Health at Every Size with Dr. Lisa Folden

“We are better when we know better.” 

In this episode, Dr. Lisa Folden, a North Carolina Licensed Physical Therapist, NASM Certified Behavior Change Specialist, and Anti-Diet Health and Body Image Coach joins the podcast.. Dr. Folden shares her journey of embracing a weight-neutral, Health at Every Size approach and the importance of accessible healthcare for people of all sizes. From her Charlotte-based practice, Healthy Fit Physical Therapy and Wellness Consultants, she works to dismantle toxic diet culture and support clients through intuitive eating, joyful movement, and body acceptance.

Dr. Folden dives into her transformation from promoting traditional weight loss to becoming a dedicated advocate for weight-inclusive care. Her work emphasizes the value and dignity of all bodies. 

It’s time to change our mindset! 

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In this episode:

• Dr. Folden’s journey to weight-neutral and trauma-informed care
• Embracing Health at Every Size
• Dismantling toxic diet culture and the Anti-Fat Bias
• The role of anti-fat bias in healthcare and everyday life
• Importance of accessibility and comfort in healthcare spaces
• How to address internalized beliefs about body image and diet culture
• Empowering people of all sizes to live without shame and societal pressure
• The healing impact of advocating for inclusivity in community spaces
• Movement as joyful and accessible, rather than rigid exercise routines

Resources Mentioned:

Books:

• Health at Every Size by Dr. Linda Bacon
• Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings

Dr. Folden’s Website: https://www.healthyphit.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyphit/

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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