Fat Liberation & Medical Bias with Lindsey Holland

Navigating Medical Bias: Advocating for Proper Healthcare in Larger BodiesIn this episode of the Fat Positive Everything Podcast, host Kayla Stansberry, a licensed clinical professional counselor and fat-positive therapist, interviews activist and content creator Lindsey Holland. The discussion centers around Lindsay's experiences with fat discrimination in the healthcare system, including misdiagnoses, refusal of necessary testing, and the long-term consequences of medical neglect. Lindsay shares her journey of dealing with severe back pain and her eventual success in finding a doctor who took her seriously. The episode highlights the broader implications of weight-based medical biases, compares the care received by people with other health conditions and professional athletes, and stresses the importance of self-advocacy and documentation. It also provides practical advice on how to demand quality care, hold healthcare providers accountable, and navigate the emotional toll of medical mistreatment, all while emphasizing the significance of self-worth and the liberating realization that everyone deserves proper medical attention.Instagram: Lindseyyyh Tiktok im.an.adult Get full access to Fat Positive Therapist (Kayla) at kaylastansberry.substack.com/subscribe