Friday Subscriber Discussion - Caught in a Backslide?
In a May 8 2026 subscriber post, Ragen Chastain warns that the health‑care community is experiencing a backslide from weight‑inclusive practices toward weight‑centric thinking. The shift is evident in recent clinical guidelines, provider language, and patient interactions. Chastain cites a reader’s concern that this reversal could undermine years of progress in reducing weight bias. The post calls for renewed commitment to evidence‑based, stigma‑free care.
Friday Subscriber Discussion - Action!
The Friday Subscriber Discussion post invites readers to brainstorm actionable steps for reducing institutional weight stigma. It highlights everyday barriers, such as non‑armless chairs in waiting rooms, and encourages community members to share practical suggestions. The author frames the conversation...
Friday Subscriber Discussion - Prove It
The newsletter featured a subscriber‑driven discussion on practical steps doctors’ offices can take to demonstrate thoughtful patient care. Contributors highlighted tangible improvements such as clear signage, comfortable waiting rooms, transparent pricing, staff communication training, and digital check‑in tools. The dialogue...