EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 41 MIN
S4 Ep 9: From Biggest Loser to Ozempic we have a complex chat about weight loss in midlife
from The Change · host Laura Jackel and Cathy O'Brien
In this season four finale, Cathy and Laura delve into the complex and often controversial topic of weight loss, particularly in midlife. They discuss the impact of reality TV shows like 'The Biggest Loser' on body image, the role of celebrity endorsements in promoting weight loss drugs, and the societal pressures that women face regarding their bodies. They discuss the Netflix documentary ‘Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser’ which you can watch here. The discussion highlights the need for honest conversations about health and the challenges of navigating weight loss in a world that often equates beauty with worth.Hosts:Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/Audio Producer: Samantha Thomas https://www.instagram.com/samanthalthomas_/ Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! Send us a voice message here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/messageAnd don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]
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In this season four finale, Cathy and Laura delve into the complex and often controversial topic of weight loss, particularly in midlife. They discuss the impact of reality TV shows like 'The Biggest Loser' on body image, the role of celebrity endorsements in promoting weight loss drugs, and the societal pressures that women face regarding their bodies. They discuss the Netflix documentary ‘Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser’ which you can watch here. The discussion highlights the need for honest conversations about health and the challenges of navigating weight loss in a world that often equates beauty with worth.Hosts:Cathy O’Brien https://www.instagram.com/cathy_l_obrien/Laura Jackel https://www.instagram.com/lauracjackel/Audio Producer: Samantha Thomas https://www.instagram.com/samanthalthomas_/ Thanks for listening to The Change, a fully independent podcast. We appreciate your support and listens, so if you like what we do please tell your friends and leave a five star review! Send us a voice message here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-change-pod/messageAnd don’t forget to follow The Change on Instagram @the_change_pod and email us with your questions, feedback and ideas: [email protected]
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