Weight Loss And ...

Do you feel defeated or shamed when you step on the scale at the doctor's office? Have you avoided important medical care because you dread facing stigma about your weight? You're not alone.

In this enlightening episode, Jim Hill and Holly Wyatt speak with obesity medicine expert Ted Kyle about how to get the care and respect you deserve from the healthcare system. Learn proven strategies to find providers who understand obesity as a complex chronic disease. Discover how advocating for yourself with compassion and an "obesity bill of rights" can transform your patient experience. Most importantly, gain courage to lift up your voice so we can shift our healthcare system to welcome and support everyone living in larger bodies.

Discussed on the Episode:

  • Why many people with obesity avoid or feel traumatized by healthcare
  • How to change providers if you experience weight stigma or lack of support
  • What patient-centered care looks like for obesity
  • The need for an "obesity bill of rights"
  • How people living with obesity can advocate for better care
  • Why weight stigma persists and how providers can overcome it
  • Exciting new medications and future optimism for obesity care
  • Practical tips for getting your needs met by the healthcare system

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Connect with Ted Kyle on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-kyle-conscienhealth/

What is Weight Loss And ...?

Your go-to hangout for everything weight loss… and beyond! “Weight Loss and…” is brought to you by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and hosted by seasoned experts in weight management, Dr. James Hill and Dr. Holly Wyatt.

We’re your friendly guides through the maze of weight loss, but with a fun twist. We’re not here to preach the latest fad diet or promise a miracle workout. Instead, we’re all about embracing the journey, acknowledging there’s more than one way to hit your health goals, and having a good laugh while we’re at it.

We get it: weight loss can be tough, and sometimes pretty serious business. But why can’t it also be enjoyable? With a side of humor, we’ll bring you science-backed insights, real-life stories, and some hard truths. (Spoiler alert: there’s no magic answer - but that doesn’t mean we can’t find what works best for you.)

“Weight Loss and…” is your inclusive space to explore, question, and learn — and to feel part of a community along the way. This isn’t just about shedding pounds. It’s about gaining perspective, building better habits, and enjoying the ride.

So if you’re up for honest conversations about weight loss - spiced with a little science and a whole lot of fun - pull up a chair, plug in those earbuds, and let’s see where this journey takes us.