After the American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines about the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents last month, a firestorm ensued, starting with the medicalization of the term obesity. Therapist and body positive activist Zoe Bisbing shares her perspective of this evolving, complex conversation. Show Notes:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLZcfrMAK1u/">@mybodypositivehome on IG</a><a href="https://www.bodypositivenyc.com/bodypositivehome">My Body Positive Home</a><a href="https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-and?autologincheck=redirected">Link to AAP guidelines</a><a href="https://www.parentdata.org/p/new-aap-guidelines-on-childhood-obesity">Emily Oster newsletter</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-aggressive-new-approach-to-childhood-obesity/id1200361736?i=1000596716375">NY Times Daily episode</a><a href="https://order-of-magnitude.read.axioshq.com/signup/give-and-get">Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter</a>Production by <a href="https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/">Peoples Media</a>  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Body Positivity Meets the New AAP Guidelines on Obesity

Growing up is packed with awkward moments… not just for the kids going through it, but for their adults, too. Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett are here to help, with humor and zero judgment. They explain the science behind all of the physical, emotional, and social changes of the tween, teen, and even early 20-something years.&nbsp;

From body changes and big feelings to every imaginable blush-worthy question about friendships, sex, and social media, we cover it all. Trade in your cringe for clarity so it can all be less awkward!

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