The Biggest Loser: TV Trauma, Shame & Ratings

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Grab your ankle weights & caffeine pills because today we’re getting a broader understanding of The Biggest Loser. It was one of the most predatory, manipulative and harmful reality TV shows to ever air- so why was it marketed as helpful? And why did people keep watching? CW: all things surrounding weight, weight loss, and disordered eatingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/broads-next-door--5803223/support.

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