“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
Dr. Folden’s journey to weight-neutral and trauma-informed careEmbracing Health at Every SizeDismantling toxic diet culture and the Anti-Fat BiasThe role of anti-fat bias in healthcare and everyday lifeImportance of accessibility and comfort in healthcare spacesHow to address internalized beliefs about body image and diet cultureEmpowering people of all sizes to live without shame and societal pressureThe healing impact of advocating for inclusivity in community spacesMovement as joyful and accessible, rather than rigid exercise routinesHealth at Every Size by Dr. Linda BaconFearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsDr. Folden’s Website: https://www.healthyphit.com/
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Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN
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