In this week's solo episode, we dive into this question:If weight is not an indicator of health, than how do you explain the "research" suggesting that being fat leads to worse health outcomes? We discuss:The fundamental issue with asserting that correlation  equals causation in weight researchThe harms of weight stigma (including medical weight stigma)The harms of weight cyclingHow to know if you can trust anti-diet researchBefore diving into the episode, I give a quick life update.Download your Free Anti-Diet PDF Research GuideAubrey Gordon's Book- You Just Need to Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat PeopleTikTok Story about medical weight stigmaJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programSubmit your question(s) here for chance to have it answered on an upcoming podcast episodeFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered  straight from my heart  to your inbox each week.Email me: [email protected]📌 I'd love to work with you this fall! Learn more about The Embodied Method and apply by July 5th.