Addressing Misinformation and Weight Stigma with Dr. Jimmell

In this conversation, Dr. Jimmell Felder stops by The 12Kyle Podcast to discuss the changes in medicine since the COVID-19 pandemic and her decision to pivot from clinical practice to weight management. She emphasizes the importance of trust in the medical field and the need for compassion when treating patients with obesity. Dr. Felder also addresses the misinformation surrounding vaccines and the challenges faced by people of color in healthcare.She shares her personal motivation for working in weight management and highlights the complexity of obesity as a chronic disease. Finally, she emphasizes the need for mindset change and moderation when it comes to food choices. Dr. Jimmell Felder discusses her approach to weight management and the importance of addressing the root causes of excess weight.Additionally, Dr. Felder shares her involvement in a health equity advisory task force and upcoming initiatives to address health disparities in underserved communities.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Background2:09 - Changes in Medicine Since the COVID-19 Pandemic4:47 - Pivoting from Clinical Practice to Weight Management8:51 - Addressing Misinformation and Weight Stigma11:21 - The Complexity of Obesity as a Chronic Disease18:01 - The Importance of Mindset Change in Weight Management26:23 - Moderation in Food Choices for Long-Term Success29:35 - Addressing the Root Causes of Excess Weight33:03 - The Importance of Mindset in Weight Management43:19 - Advocating for Health Equity in Underserved CommunitiesNEW CREATION WELLNESShttps://www.linkedin.com/company/new-creation-wellness-llcNEW CREATION WELLNESS ON FACEBOOKhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550759463542AUDIOhttps://linktr.ee/12kyleMERCHhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/the-12kyle-podcastYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/9aPf9g-YWXo#12kyle #12kylepodcast #medicine #COVID19 #pandemic #trust #compassion #vaccines #misinformation #obesity #weightmanagement #peopleofcolor #mindsetchange #foodchoices #rootcauses #foodtriggers #stress #emotionaleating #historyofweightgain #medications #access #healthcare #mindsetshift #healthequity #healthdisparities #underservedcommunitiesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy