14 | Healthcare Bias, Fat Activism, and Neurodivergence with Nicola Salmon

This episode of the Princess in the Pea podcast, features a conversation with Nicola Salmon, a UK-based fat-positive fertility coach, who talks about her work supporting fat individuals seeking fertility support and challenging weight bias in the healthcare system. Annie and Nicola delve into topics like the stigmatisation of larger bodies, navigating the healthcare system, the importance of bodily autonomy, and the intersection of neurodivergence and health. The episode emphasises that everyone deserves appropriate, respectful, and evidence-based care regardless of their size or neurotype.

00:28 Welcome

02:05 Introducing Nicola Salmon

04:46 Nicola's Journey with PCOS and Fat Activism

05:35 The Impact of Diet Culture on Fertility

06:41 Transition to Fertility Coaching

07:40 Embracing Fat Acceptance

09:28 Challenges in Healthcare for Larger Bodies

12:35 Personal Experiences with Diet Culture

20:30 The Reality of Thin Privilege

28:10 Nicola's ADHD Journey

29:22 Exploring ADHD and Self-Diagnosis

30:17 Mental Health Challenges Post-Pregnancy

30:47 Life Transitions and Executive Functioning

32:07 PTSD and ADHD Overlap

33:52 Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence

36:12 Navigating Medical Bias and Advocacy

40:14 Fertility Treatment and Systemic Bias

53:10 The Importance of Self-Advocacy

56:30 Final Thoughts

Nicola Salmon

https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/

https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-book/

https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-podcast/

https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/

https://www.facebook.com/Fatpositivefertility/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-salmon-98683216/?originalSubdomain=uk