EPISODE · Dec 25, 2024 · 11 MIN
Bonus: “My Doctor Said I’m Fat”: Changing the Way We Talk About Weight – with Maya Kumar, MD
from The Pediatrician Next Door - Simple Advice on Parenting and Family Health · host Redd Rock Music
A doctor’s words can shape how kids feel about their body. In this episode, Adolescent Medicine pediatrician Dr. Maya Kumar shares how doctors can approach weight conversations with care and compassion. Learn how to focus on health, while addressing weight-related issues. Find Maya Kumar, MD at UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego Send your questions to [email protected] or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A doctor’s words can shape how kids feel about their body. In this episode, Adolescent Medicine pediatrician Dr. Maya Kumar shares how doctors can approach weight conversations with care and compassion. Learn how to focus on health, while addressing weight-related issues. Find Maya Kumar, MD at UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego Send your questions to [email protected] or submit at drwendyhunter.com Find products from the show on the shop page. *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. More from The Pediatrician Next Door: Website: drwendyhunter.com Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75 TikTok: @drwendyhunter LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Bonus: “My Doctor Said I’m Fat”: Changing the Way We Talk About Weight – with Maya Kumar, MD
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