Shoulders Down

✌️Responding To Hate Comments From The Jillian Michaels Debate


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In this episode, I respond to and unpack some of the most common comments I received after the viral Jillian Michaels vs. Body Positivity debate video was published.

I’ll be honest: it took me a long time to record this episode. Reading through hostile and misinformed comments is unpleasant. But I ultimately decided this conversation was worth having, because the comments reveal deep misunderstandings about weight, health, and what ethical nutrition care actually looks like.

In this episode, I cover:

  • Why I said that I believe its unethical to encourage  weight los ( and how this differs from judging people who choose to pursue weight loss.
  • The flawed assumption that a dietitian’s role is to control someone’s body size
  • Why weight is not a measure of health
  • The criticism I received from fellow dietitians and why this hurt the most

Mentioned in the episode:

  • Behind the Scenes of the "Jillian Michaels vs Body Positivity" Debate with Edie Stark
  • We Watched The Jillian Michaels Debate Back... And Had Thoughts with Edie Stark
  • Unpacking the Viral Jubilee Body Positivity Debate with Marcy Guevara
  • You're Not Wrong For Desiring Weight Loss
  •  5 Reasons Why Your Weight Doesn't Determine Your Health

🍽️ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off. 

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