151 The Biggest Loser Netflix Documentary - What Can We Learn?

from Mindful Shape · host Paula Parker

A special guest episode with my sister Krista Olsen in which we explore the Netflix doc: Fit for TV - the reality of the biggest loser. We examine this show from our current vantage point - what it tells us about the cultural narrative about weight and weight loss that we were in at that time (2004 - 2016).We get into the weeds on our personal impact and speculate the broader impact; In what ways was this show harmful and in what ways was it helpful? Contact Krista:IG: @lil_inbetweenEmail: [email protected]: @mindful_shapeGet the FREE Building Momentum 4 Part Video TrainingFree Self Coaching ResourcesInterested in getting coached by me? Go to my website mindfulshape.com

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A special guest episode with my sister Krista Olsen in which we explore the Netflix doc: Fit for TV - the reality of the biggest loser. We examine this show from our current vantage point - what it tells us about the cultural narrative about weight and weight loss that we were in at that time (2004 - 2016). We get into the weeds on our personal impact and speculate the broader impact; In what ways was this show harmful and in what ways was it helpful? Contact Krista: IG: @lil_inbetween ...