The HAES® Controversy: Is it Evidence-Based? (with Dr. Idz)

You might remember when I was a Health At Every Size (HAES®) advocate. HAES is a compelling rival to diet culture, and it’s easy to get sucked into this popular movement.I've changed my tune a bit, and I’ve written about my thoughts on HAES®, but I knew I needed to recruit someone else onto the podcast so we could critically look at this movement together and have a balanced conversation about it. That’s why this week’s guest is Dr. Idz.Dr. Idz is not only a powerhouse in his field but also has a knack for debunking health movements and trends. If you’ve seen his TikToks or Instagram reels, you’ll know what I mean. No stone will be left unturned as Dr. Idz brings the receipts of studies showing HAES® to be incorrect in ways, and we’re talking about A LOT of studies.I’m really excited for you to hear this episode with Dr. Idz. He brings not just expertise but also a passion for nuanced conversations—a perfect match for the kind of discussions we love having on the podcast!TOPICS COVERED 👇 The Health at Every Size Movement (00:06:21)Controversies surrounding the HAES® movement (00:09:43)The potential harm of downplaying the implications of obesity (00:11:17)Evidence debunking HAES® (00:21:30)Discussion on metabolically healthy obesity (00:31:00)Considering the impact on mental health (00:35:45)Using outdated studies to support arguments (00:44:12)Evidence supporting long-term weight loss interventions (00:48:54)RESOURCES MENTIONEDHAES article (by me)Dr. Idz's online schoolDr. Idz on InstagramDr. Idz on TiktokSend an anonymous love note, or suggest a future episode!Support the showLEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free®📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly!)📖 Check out my blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!)🏷️ Show me you're listening by tagging me on socials! @yatesnutrition