Therapist Uncensored Podcast
Therapist Uncensored Podcast
Sue Marriott LCSW, CGP & Ann Kelley PhD
Why Diets Don’t Work—and What to Do Instead with Judith Matz (277)
1 hour 14 minutes Posted Aug 26, 2025 at 5:05 am.
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Dr. Ann Kelley and expert Judith Matz unpack the complex relationship between dieting, emotional eating, body image, and weight stigma. Together they challenge conventional views on weight and health, emphasizing that fitness matters more than the number on the scale, and explores why most diets fail both psychologically and physiologically. They also cover the historical roots of fatphobia, the dangers of weight bias in healthcare, and the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Judith highlights the importance of attuned eating, informed consent, and compassionate care, offering a weight-inclusive approach to healing our relationship with food and body. View the full episode show notes at TherapistUncensored.com/TU277