This episode is a breath of fresh air. How often do you meet a medical doctor who practices from a weight inclusive perspective? On this episode, Dr. Dodell shares how the endocrine system works (it's really cool!) and why weight loss isn't necessarily the golden answer the world has been looking for. He talks about how you can actually work towards a healthier experience and how harmful dieting can be. 

Dr. Gregory Dodell is a board-certified endocrinologist who received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his internal medicine and endocrinology fellowship at St. Luke's Health Center affiliated with Columbia University. He is now in private practice at Central Park Endocrinology. 

Dr Lara Zibarras is a psychologist and food freedom coach. She helps women create a healthy and happy relationship with food, without guilt or emotional eating. She is the founder of the Health Mindset Matters program which helps women discover the science and psychology behind their eating struggles and binges. She teaches women how to tune into their bodies and rediscover how to eat for both nourishment and enjoyment - creating a mindset for sustainable health.

In this episode, Rachel Tuchman shares what health actually means and how it differs for each person. We talk about HAES, anti-diet and body positivity culture, and shares how society has contributed to having poor body image and disordered eating. We take deep dive on how social media has exacerbated these issues. Stay tuned for resources at the end!