Obesity Medicine, GLP-1’s, Body Autonomy, & Informed Consent with Dr. Alexis Conason

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Conason, Licensed Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Consultant. We discuss: -How Alexis went from studying Obesity Medicine to weight inclusive medicine -What the Obesity Medicine research actually points to -How to navigate the tension between validating desire for weight change while also wanting food freedom -What might really be underneath statements like, “I just felt better when I was X pounds lighter.” -How working alongside her husband, another weight-neutral provider, has impacted her work -Tips for finding a non-diet, HAES-aligned therapist More From Alexis: https://drconason.com/ https://www.conasonpsychologicalservi... More From Leah Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1616910063 Apply to 1:1 coaching: https://d7salcpkhwn.typeform.com/to/V... Enroll in my self-paced course, The Return: https://leahkernrd.com/course/?kuid=4... Check out the blog: https://leahkernrd.com/blog/ Join the LKN newsletter: https://leahkernrd.com/newsletter/ Subscribe to my personal writing Substack: https://leahkern.substack.com/ Check out my Instagram:   / leahkern.rd   Email me: [email protected]

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I’m a Pathologist: The "Biological Cost" of Ozempic and Mounjaro.

Ashley Koff: The GLP-1 Conversation Most People Are Missing
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Ashley Koff: The GLP-1 Conversation Most People Are Missing

A Neuroscientist Breaks Down GLP–1s, Genetics & the Real Science of Fat Loss | Zachary A. Knight
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A Neuroscientist Breaks Down GLP–1s, Genetics & the Real Science of Fat Loss | Zachary A. Knight

GLP-1s Are a Lot Weirder Than Anyone Thought | The Ezra Klein Show
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GLP-1s Are a Lot Weirder Than Anyone Thought | The Ezra Klein Show

Why GLP-1 Feels Different at 1, 3, and 6 Months (Obesity Doctor)
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Why GLP-1 Feels Different at 1, 3, and 6 Months (Obesity Doctor)

She Was Trying to Cut It With Scissors and The Grass Was Taller Than My Mowers
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She Was Trying to Cut It With Scissors and The Grass Was Taller Than My Mowers

Serena Williams and Oprah on Deciding to Take GLP-1 Medications
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Serena Williams and Oprah on Deciding to Take GLP-1 Medications

Weight Gain Pattern A Leading Surgeon Saw In Hundreds Patients | Dr. Andrew Jenkinson
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Weight Gain Pattern A Leading Surgeon Saw In Hundreds Patients | Dr. Andrew Jenkinson

my honest advice for eating disorder recovery | ep 62
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my honest advice for eating disorder recovery | ep 62

Ozempic & Mounjaro: Same Shot. Opposite Results.
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Ozempic & Mounjaro: Same Shot. Opposite Results.

I Investigated The Country Where it's Illegal To Be Fat
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I Investigated The Country Where it's Illegal To Be Fat

Hyper & hypo responders to GLP-1 medicines | Episode 6 | Beyond the Scale with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky
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Hyper & hypo responders to GLP-1 medicines | Episode 6 | Beyond the Scale with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky

WomanUP!® Live – Using technology to lead with clarity, consistency, and respect in communications
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WomanUP!® Live – Using technology to lead with clarity, consistency, and respect in communications

Responding To Hate Comments From The Jillian Michaels Body Positivity Jubilee Debate
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Responding To Hate Comments From The Jillian Michaels Body Positivity Jubilee Debate

Why Women Are Using HRT Wrong - And paying For It Later | Dr Kelly Casperson
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Why Women Are Using HRT Wrong - And paying For It Later | Dr Kelly Casperson

The Dark Side Of Ozempic Nobody Talks About
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The Dark Side Of Ozempic Nobody Talks About

Oprah and Yale Researcher Break Down How Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain
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Oprah and Yale Researcher Break Down How Weight Loss Drugs Affect the Brain

HRT, misinformation and navigating the menopause media minefield with Kaye Adams
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HRT, misinformation and navigating the menopause media minefield with Kaye Adams

The Ultimate GLP-1 Guide: Weight Loss, Side Effects & Sarcopenia Risk
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The Ultimate GLP-1 Guide: Weight Loss, Side Effects & Sarcopenia Risk

GLP-1 Weight Loss | 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting
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GLP-1 Weight Loss | 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting