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Back to Episodes🕊️ Obesity Medicine, GLP-1’s, Body Autonomy, & Informed Consent with Dr. Alexis Conason
Published 7Â months, 2Â weeks ago
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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Conason, Licensed Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Consultant. We discuss:
- How Alexis went from studying Obesity Medicine to weight inclusive medicine
- What the Obesity Medicine research actually points to
- How to navigate the tension between validating desire for weight change while also wanting food freedom
- What might really be underneath statements like, “I just felt better when I was X pounds lighter.”
- How working alongside her husband, another weight-neutral provider, has impacted her work
- Tips for finding a non-diet, HAES-aligned therapist
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