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This episode discusses weight stigma as a systemic issue deeply rooted in healthcare practices, often leading to misdiagnosis and mistreatment of individuals based on their body size. Dr. Patty Thille highlights the dangers of medicalization and pharmaceuticalization - especially the popularity of drugs like Ozempic - in addressing obesity and encourages a more holistic approach to health that considers broader societal contexts. 

• Weight stigma as both a personal and systemic issue 
• The impact of bias in healthcare settings 
• Personal experiences leading to critical perspectives on healthcare 
• Medicalization redefines societal problems into medical concerns 
• Pharmaceuticalization shifts focus to drug interventions 
• Ethical implications of funding in medical guidelines 
• The need for a broader understanding of well-being and health 
• Encouraging holistic, weight-neutral approaches to healthcare

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