Challenges of Weight-Loss Surgery & Medical Anti-Fat Bias--A Personal Story of Persistence With Alicia Gilby @curvy_chronicles

In this episode, we're joined by Alicia Gilby, who shares her powerful journey through the challenges of weight-loss surgery and navigating the medical system's anti-fat bias. Alicia opens up about her experiences, shedding light on the barriers she faced, the persistence it took to advocate for herself, and the emotional toll of dealing with a healthcare system that often dismisses fat bodies. Tune in for an honest conversation about the realities of weight-loss surgery, the medical stigma surrounding fatness, and Alicia’s inspiring story of resilience. ABOUT ALICIA GILBY Alicia Gilby is a plus-size fashion influencer junkie and body positive advocate. She inspires women to love and embrace their bodies exactly as they are right now. She believes there are no rules when it comes to plus-size fashion, and she's here to spread the message that people should wear whatever makes them feel amazing.   FOLLOW AND CONTACT ALICIA Instagram @curvy_chronicles TikTok @curvy_chronicles Email [email protected] CHECK OUT PREVIOUS EPISODES WITH ALICIA! On gaining body confidence through fat fashion: Apple or Spotify. On traveling in a larger body: Apple & Spotify INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Check out my NEW, virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method. Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at [email protected]