In This Week in Pop-Culture we’re talking about a CNN article titled Is Losing Weight an Important Health Goal? This article is a part of a larger series on disordered eating and diet culture. We break down some quotes from medical professionals used within the article and consider the validity of those statements.

We go on a bit of a tangent about capitalism, “quiet-quitting”, and the idea that “people just don’t want to work anymore”. 

Our listener question this week is from a 29 year old cis woman trying to navigate a sexual relationship with her partner now that they are co-habitating. Highlighted topics are: responsive desire vs spontaneous desire, navigating turn ons AND turn offs, & mindfulness during sex. 

Then we have wins of the week! Cassie is bringing a Reel from Instagram where a fat activist provides some tips on how to make requests of the FAA regarding seat size on airplanes. 

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Links for Resources:

Bri Campos
@BodyImageWithBri

CNN article:
How Important is Weight Loss for Health? 

Instagram Reel:
Some Practical Advocacy Tips! 

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About the hosts:

Cassie Willnauer, MA, LCPC, NCC

Cassie Willnauer is a licensed therapist serving the Kansas City area. She specializes in working with clients on issues of body image, sex, and sexuality. She's done training in perinatal mental health and practices from the Health at Every Size Model. She's currently working towards a PhD in Clinical Sexology where she will become a Certified Sex Therapist & contribute to the field by investigating the intersection of fatphobia and sexuality. 

Hailey Rausch, MS, RDN

Hailey Rausch is a Registered Dietitian with experience in a variety of settings including clinical nutrition counseling for patients with Diabetes, diabetes during pregnancy, as well as acute and long-term care residents in skilled nursing facilities. 

IG: @sexateverysize

Email: sexateverysize@gmail.com

Cassie:
IG & TikTok: @CassieWillnauerLCPC

About the hosts:

Cassie Willnauer, MA, LCPC, NCC

Cassie Willnauer is a licensed therapist serving the Kansas City area. She specializes in working with clients on issues of body image, sex, and sexuality. She's done training in perinatal mental health and practices from the Health at Every Size Model. She's currently working towards a PhD in Clinical Sexology where she will become a Certified Sex Therapist & contribute to the field by investigating the intersection of fatphobia and sexuality.

Hailey Rausch, MS, RDN

Hailey Rausch is a Registered Dietitian with experience in a variety of settings including clinical nutrition counseling for patients with Diabetes, diabetes during pregnancy, as well as acute and long-term care residents in skilled nursing facilities.

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