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Dr. Cristina Castagnini and Dr. Jenny Talbert discuss weight stigma in healthcare and its impact on patients with eating disorders.

In this enlightening episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Dr. Jenny Talbert to explore the pervasive issue of weight stigma within the healthcare system. Dr. Talbert shares her deeply personal journey of battling atypical anorexia and orthorexia while navigating the demands of medical training, revealing how the industry meant to heal can often cause profound harm. Together, they discuss the systemic barriers larger-bodied patients face—such as being denied necessary surgeries based on BMI—and offer a critical look at the current GLP-1 medication craze. Whether you are a patient who has felt dismissed by a doctor or a provider looking to offer more compassionate care, this conversation provides a roadmap for returning to body trust and authentic health. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com

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