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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 53 MIN

Charlie's Story

from The Fat Doctor Podcast · host Dr Asher Larmie

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into Charlie's story, who develops Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in their early thrities. Charlie's journey reveals the terrible reality of weight stigma in healthcare - from delayed diagnosis to being blamed for their condition, and ultimately being prescribed weight loss instead of effective treatment. I also get pretty fired up discussing how the medical establishment continues to prescribe weight loss for IIH based on a single terrible study with just 25 participants who were essentially starved on 425 calories a day!  If you'd like to learn more about IIH and weight-inclusive approaches to healthcare, head to noweigh.org for my free resources. My IIH Masterclass which is available now to all Masterclass members (£40/month). I also referenced my upcoming book and No Weigh program where I cover the evidence that everything you've been told about weight loss is a lie. And don't forget to grab a free ticket to my Fat Joy Celebration happening on Friday, March 21st at 5pm UK time (1pm Eastern, 10am Pacific) - we'll have a virtual potluck, dancing, and celebration of fat community! Got a question for the next podcast? Let me know!Connect With MeBUY THE BOOK: Never suffer through another through another weight loss lecture from your doctor againJOIN THE NO WEIGH MOVEMENT: Get a free script when you sign upTHE WEIGHTING ROOM: Community with a neurodivergent flavour. **BOOK CLUB** exclusive to Weighting Room members. BOOK A CONSULTATION: For the ultimate transformation in your healthcare journeyEXPLORE THE MASTERCLASS LIBRARY: Become an expert in your condition and the weight inclusive ways to manage itFREE GUIDES:Evidence-based, not diet nonsenseFind me on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dive into Charlie's story, who develops Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in their early thrities. Charlie's journey reveals the terrible reality of weight stigma in healthcare - from delayed diagnosis to being blamed for their condition, and ultimately being prescribed weight loss instead of effective treatment. I also get pretty fired up discussing how the medical establishment continues to prescribe weight loss for IIH based on a single te...

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