Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship

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


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“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! 

If you are interested in intuitive eating, you are invited to Elizabeth’s Free 5-Day Challenge: Discover Intuitive Eating (Starts January 13th!) https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/5day-challenge-25

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

      FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

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

      Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

       

      Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

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

       

      Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

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

      FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

      Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

      Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

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