Episode 143
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The Truth About Weight Stigma in Healthcare with Ragen Chastain MEd, BCPA
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with Ragen Chastain and unapck the damaging use of BMI, the importance of shame-free, inclusive care, and the critical need for informed consent in medical settings. Ragen highlights how stigma impacts healthcare access and outcomes, especially for larger-bodied patients, and offers practical tools for self-advocacy. She also reflects on positive shifts in the medical field and ends with a powerful call to challenge weight-based discrimination and build community-driven change.