Episode Details

In this powerful and eye opening episode, I’m joined by Cat Chappell and Jo Reader - together known as The Fat Counsellors - to talk about fat phobia in therapy and why it’s essential for therapists to explore their own internalised biases.

We discuss how anti-fat attitudes are embedded in society, how these messages seep into the therapy room, and what it takes to create fat-positive, compassionate spaces for all clients. From myth busting around BMI and health to examining the roots of body based discrimination, this conversation is both personal and deeply informative.

Whether you’re new to this work or already on the journey, this episode will challenge your thinking and offer practical ways to show up better for your clients - and yourself.

Takeaways

• How fat phobia shows up in therapy rooms
• The impact of internalised diet culture on therapists and clients
• Why BMI is not a reliable health measure
• The historical roots of anti-fat bias
• Understanding thin privilege and body shame
• Creating truly inclusive spaces for clients of all sizes
• What therapists can do today to start unpacking their own body image beliefs