Best Dr Asher Larmie Podcasts (2024)

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The 3 R's of weight inclusive healthcare 38:52

21m ago38:52

38:52

Chronic inflammation has been linked to a number of poor health outcomes. In this episode, Asher takes you through the 3 R's for tackling chronic inflammation - Rest, Recuperation, and Resources. Please note that Asher will be taking a two week break (because REST) and will be back again on Wednesday the 28th August. Visit Asher's website and check…

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#304: New! Trends influencing our body image and more with Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams 42:56

1h ago42:56

42:56

I’m joined by Amapoundcake - we are talking about some of the trends we’re seeing that are influencing body image and body liberation, including the proliferation of weight loss drugs and our culture’s fixation with looking younger. We also talk about the Body Image Coach Certification program and our experience with the new format. Support the sho…

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What's muscle mass got to do with it? 31:55

7d ago31:55

31:55

According to CNN, "Rugby Olympic medallist Ilona Maher is taking on BMI and winning!" And whilst her viral video was an awesome clapback and she is doing a good job at promoting all body sizes, we're still getting it wrong when it comes to talking about BMI. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultatio…

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#303: 10 examples of Body Neutrality…(Body Image Series) Revisited 19:03

7d ago19:03

19:03

I’m revisiting the body image series, talking about what body neutrality looks like in everyday life with some specific examples. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/303 In this episode, I talk about: - Two questions I ask to determine body neutrality, - How it’s really hard to be neutral about your body in a culture that has body hierarchies, - That bod…

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Ikigai 42:49

14d ago42:49

42:49

Ikigai is a Japanese concept referring to our sense of purpose. It literally translates into "a reason for living". In this episode, Asher shares his journey over the last 5 years from doctor and serial dieter to the person he is today. Find out more about Asher took his power back, and found his Ikigai. Visit Asher's website and check out all his …

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Take Your Power Back 44:41

21d ago44:41

44:41

Asher has been avoiding his doctor. Again. But that's OK, he knows he's not the only one. In this episode he makes the case for why Fat people can't help but steer clear of doctors, and how the only way to change that is to take your power back. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a cou…

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#302: How to Know if you Have a Healthy Body Image (Body Image Series) Revisited 16:23

21d ago16:23

16:23

I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, talking about how to know if you have a healthy body image and the number one tool I use with clients to assess this. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/302 In this episode, I talk about: - What it means to have a positive body image, - How self-worth is at the core of body image, - Why it’s important to be able to …

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Chronic stress causes brain damage (and loads of other stuff too) 38:10

28d ago38:10

38:10

Asher is often asked why stress makes pain worse, or increases blood sugar, or leads to headaches/missed periods/IBS/Psoriasis flare ups. The answer is the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis and Asher explains it all during this episode. Content warning: big words that don't always make sense. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. Yo…

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How To Be a Doctor (Advanced Class) 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

Following on from last week's episode, Asher teaches you how to be a good GP and how to create your own personalised health plan. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this …

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#301: What is Body Neutrality? (Body Image Series) Revisited 25:18

1M ago25:18

25:18

I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, talking all about body neutrality - what is is and isn’t, what it looks like in real life, the stages people go through to get there, and the key elements to getting body neutral. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/301 In this episode, I talk about: - How I like to reframe body neutrality as a way to get more joy ou…

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How To Be a Doctor (Beginners Class) 36:47

1M ago36:47

36:47

I this episode, Asher teaches you how to be a doctor in just over half an hour. It's not actually that complicated. He highlights some of the issues with our current methods of practice, starting with the "presenting complaint" and going from there! Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a…

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Eat, Fast, and Live Longer? 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

Dr Michael Mosley, a television presenter and author who popularised the 5:2 intermittent fasting diet, died at the age of 67 earlier this month. And I think there is a lot we can learn from his untimely passing. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming even…

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#300: 5 Lessons on Body Image After 10 years of This Podcast 28:48

2M ago28:48

28:48

This is episode 300 and the 10 year anniversary of this podcast. To celebrate I’m reflecting on 5 of the key lessons I’ve learned about body image throughout the years of doing this podcast. It’s part cultural critique, part rant, and part love fest. And there is some optimism about the future. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/300 In this episode, we …

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The Fatphobic History of Medicine 45:02

2M ago45:02

45:02

Modern medicine is fatphobic AF. Last week I talked about how we pathologized fat. This week I will bridge the gap between history and our present reality. We'll cover the impact of: 👉Eugenics 👉Sanctimonious BS 👉Anti-fat bias 👉Capitalism 👉Bad science Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join …

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Pathologizing Fat 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

We’ve been pathologizing Fat for so long that we’re no longer able to see the wood from the trees. Take a journey with me through the timeline, and you’ll soon realise it’s not at all what we think it is. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or j…

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#299: What’s Behind Your Body Image Struggles with Jessi Kneeland 38:00

2M ago38:00

38:00

I’m joined by Jessi Kneeland, a queer and non-binary body image coach, speaker, and author of the book BODY NEUTRAL: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues. We are talking about why body image struggles are not a thinking problem and how we need to understand our deeper needs to identify the source of our struggles. We also talk abou…

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#298: Understanding Health Beyond Weight with Ashantis Jones 37:32

3M ago37:32

37:32

I’m joined by Ashantis Jones, Therapist, Mental Health Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness Instructor. We are talking about how ADHD, Autism, and anxiety influenced Ashantis’ relationship with her body. We’re also talking about why it’s so important to understand the social determinants of health when we have conversations abo…

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Money, Money, Money 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

1:01:00

If you want to know where a person really stands, get them talking about food, sex or money. We've covered food and weight extensively on this program and last month we talked about sex. All that's left is money, and who better to have a conversation with than the amazing Ray Dodd? Asher has been working with Ray, a Money and Business coach, in a v…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Sleep Neutrality w/ Sarah Petroski | S3E12 1:07:22

3M ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Sarah Petroski! Sarah is a sleep coach and sleep medicine post-grad at the University of Oxford who helps tired but wired creative entrepreneurs optimize their sleep. I'm excited to chat with her about common sleep challenges, myths, and solutions. Find more from Sarah on her website a…

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Un Update On The GMC 36:59

3M ago36:59

36:59

Asher has a hearing with the GMC (General Medical Council) on the 3rd June 2024, during which he will be formally resigning his membership. In this episode, Asher offers evidence that the GMC is committed to upholding white supremacy, and explains why he can no longer, in good conscience, continue to work as a Doctor in the UK. Visit Asher's websit…

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#297: Weight Loss Medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s) with Dr. Asher Larmie 57:25

3M ago57:25

57:25

I’m joined by Dr. Asher Larmie, Transmasculine weight-inclusive GP and leading expert in weight stigma. Asher is breaking down everything you need to know about weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. We talk about what the research says about the long-term effects of these medications, their side effects, how much weight you might lose an…

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Why I'm breaking up with social media 38:42

3M ago38:42

38:42

Asher is not so much breaking up with social media as he is DTR (defining the relationship). In this episode, Asher explains the journey he has been going on since he signed up for his first Instagram account in 2020. He goes through his pros and cons list and talks about the boundaries he has had to put in place over the last few weeks and months.…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Nervous System Regulation w/ Jessica Maguire | S3E11 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm talking with Jessica Maguire, a physiotherapist and creator of the Nervous System School, who teaches people to repair their nervous system using the vagus nerve. Jessica has a book coming out in August called The Nervous System Reset, I can't wait! Find more from Jessica on her website and Inst…

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Let's talk about AI 35:59

4M ago35:59

35:59

Asher has come under criticism for using AI to create images that he uses on his website and social media. He is not one to use his podcast to respond to critics, but in this case he has a lot to say and he thinks it's relevant to Fat activism. This episode digs into the complex issues surrounding AI and its role in our collective future. Visit Ash…

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#296: Finding purpose beyond dieting (Laura’s Story / YOF Spotlight) 24:22

4M ago24:22

24:22

I’m sharing Laura’s story who was one of the incredible women who worked with me during the You, On Fire program. She talks about how she was consumed with body and food thoughts and had been on and off diets for nearly 3 decades. She shares how she learned to accept her body and how that’s unlocked so many great things in her life. You’ll find all…

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Let's talk about sex! 55:29

4M ago55:29

55:29

Today Asher is joined by Tamara Pincus, a licensed clinical social worker and AASECT certified sex therapist, with a specialty in working with kinky, polyamorous and LGBTQIA+ clients. She runs the Pincus Centre for Inclusive Treatment and Education in Washington, DC. They specialized in sex therapy and relationship counseling, as well as coaching, …

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This Is Not About Your Body | Gender Transition w/ Emme Reynolds | S3E10 1:03:00

4M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Emme Reynolds! Emme is a transgender parent to two children in a blended family who shares her journey of self-discovery and transitions on her Instagram and encourages open and honest conversations about gender identity. I've followed Emme for years and I'm so excited to have her on t…

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Who am I to judge 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

Asher came up with the idea for this podcast whilst recording the previous episode. So in a sense, this is a follow up. Today he talks about judgement - why we do it, when it becomes problematic, and how we can learn to stop judging ourselves and the people around us. (Ps. Asher doesn't know the answer to any of these things). Visit Asher's website…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Relationship Anxiety with Sarah Yudkin | S3E9 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Sarah Yudkin to talk about relationship anxiety! Sarah is a relationship anxiety coach, the founder of You Love and You Learn, and the host of the You Love and You Learn podcast, where she explores the nuance and context missing in most modern relationship advice. Find more fro…

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#295: Aging, Body Image and Sexuality (Body Image Series) 33:28

4M ago33:28

33:28

I’m looking at the influence of perimenopause - the transitional period before menopause - on sexuality and how this intersects with body image. I also talk about how hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause can influence sexual desire, and why understanding our sexual functioning and desire is important when talking about body image, as pa…

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What do you mean you don't care whether people like you?!?! 43:57

4M ago43:57

43:57

Asher was 43 years old when he found out that there are some people out there who don't care whether people like them or not! It has understandably taken him a few days to process that, and this episode explores Fat tropes and the potential reasons why Fat people are so desperate to be likeable (#NotAllFatPeople). Visit Asher's website and check ou…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Erotic Liberation & S*x as a Skill w/ Luna Matatas | S3E8 1:02:42

4M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm excited to talk with Luna Matatas! Luna is a sex and pleasure educator with over 18 years of experience teaching sex and empowerment workshops. Today we'll dig into some topics that normally tend to be considered awkward or taboo and I can't wait! Find more from Luna on her website: https://luna…

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Moral courage, dog whistles, and dealing with d1ckh3ads 38:47

5M ago38:47

38:47

It's not our fault that other people lack the moral courage to challenge their own bias, listen to other POVs, or respect people who question their beliefs. It's not our fault but, as is the way of the world, we still need to learn how to deal with it. In this episode, Asher processes his experience giving a guest lecture to a group of nutrition un…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Lipedema Visibility with Brena Jean | S3E7 1:16:52

5M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Brena Jean! Brena is a self-identified fat, black, queer engineer who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lipedema. She's now a storyteller, speaker, and Lipedema advocate who creates content that teaches, inspires, and gives a spotlight to underrepresented folks. Find more from Brena on her we…

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#294: Perimenopause and Body Image (Body Image Series) 31:42

5M ago31:42

31:42

I’m talking about the influence of perimenopause – the transitional period before menopause – on body image. I’m looking at what the research says about perimenopause and body image, why our body image is worse during perimenopause compared to menopause, and what we can do to build resiliency and mitigate these effects, as part of the Body Image Se…

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Trauma Recovery with Anne Kinsey 56:13

5M ago56:13

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Asher met Anne when they joined his online community The Weighting Room. They both realised that they had quite a bit in common and struck up a friendship. Anne (they/them) is a neurofeedback/biofeedback professional, an author, and a human trafficking consultant. They are the founder of non-profit aimed at providing trauma recovery for those who w…

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Medical Trauma 101 39:32

5M ago39:32

39:32

In this episode, Asher reads an entry from his own journal and then delves into the science of stress and trauma. Cards on the table, he is not a trauma expert but he does have a lot of lived experience with dealing with his own trauma, and supporting clients through theirs. He has been using the Wheel of Feels app for a while now. Visit Asher's we…

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#293: Drinking and diet culture with Lael Atkinson 34:01

5M ago34:01

34:01

I’m joined by Lael Atkinson, a certified professional recovery coach who works at the intersection of drinking and dieting. They are talking about the similarities between drinking culture and diet culture and how they have both set us up to steal our time, energy and money. They also talk about how dieting fuels drinking, why we should not compare…

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This Is Not About Your Body | The Liberating Potential of Non-Monogamy w/ Mel Cassidy | S3E6 1:12:26

5M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Mel Cassidy to dig into the concepts involved with non-monogamy. Mel is a mixed-race relationship coach and sex-positive nerd who works with queer and questioning people and those who love them, as well as those who are exploring and practicing honest, open relationships. Find …

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The Good Doctor 38:22

5M ago38:22

38:22

We're all fairly familiar with what a bad doctor looks like. But what about good doctors? Does kindness equal weight inclusive. Just because they care about and respect their patients, does it mean good doctors don't have anti-fat bias? Explore these questions and more in this week's episode. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURC…

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This Is Not About Your Body | Diet Culture and Mindful Eating w/ Dr. Alexis Conason | S3E5 1:00:26

5M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Conason, a New York City based clinical psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, creator of the Anti Diet Mindful Eating Program and author of the book "The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself from the Diet Cycle with Mindful Eating and …

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UNSHRINKABLE 29:35

6M ago29:35

29:35

In honour of World Ob*sity Day, Asher talks about how are bodies aren't meant to shrink and how much easier it is to take up space once we've come to this realisation. You can learn about Asher's new course Unshrinkable here. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about …

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This Is Not About Your Body | Doctors, Diabetes, and Diets w/ Dr. Asher Larmie | S3E4 1:09:21

5M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm excited to welcome back Dr. Asher Larmie! Today we're continuing the discussion on the topic of doctors and weight stigma and the negative medical outcomes that come from that stigma. Be sure to check out our first conversation here: This Is Not About Your Body Season 2 Episode 18 https://youtu.…

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#292: AITA Diet and Body Edition Part 2 - with Vinny Welsby 29:16

6M ago29:16

29:16

In this episode, I’m cohosting with my best buddy Vinny Welsby. Have you ever read the “Am I The Asshole” questions on Reddit? If you don’t know what AITA is: People ask the internet if they were in the right or wrong about a situation that happened in their life. In the second half of this two-part episode, Vinny and I are reading some of these to…

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Asher Takes His Power Back Part 2 43:12

6M ago43:12

43:12

Following on from last week, Asher tells the GMC exactly what he thinks of them and why doctors should be focussing on tackling, prejudice, discrimination and injustice as opposed to protecting their own. You can read Asher's open letter to the GMC here. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, j…

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Asher Takes His Power Back Part 1 46:20

6M ago46:20

46:20

On the 19th January, Asher received notice of a formal warning from the GMC regarding two tweets he penned in 2022. He was accused of reverse racism/transphobia/homophobia. This is the conclusion of a 2 year investigation into his social media content that has had a number of devastating effects. In this episode, Asher takes his power back from the…

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This Is Not About Your Body | The Key to Successful Partnerships w/ Jayson Gaddis | S3E3 47:05

6M ago47:05

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Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! Today I'm sitting down with Jayson Gaddis, who is a relationship coach, keynote speaker, dad, founder of the Relationship School and co-host of the Relationships School podcast with his wife, Ellen Boeder, and author of the book "Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflicts in Your High Stakes Relationships…

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#291: AITA Diet and Body Edition Part 1 - with Vinny Welsby 31:07

6M ago31:07

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In this episode, I’m cohosting with my best buddy Vinny Welsby. Have you ever read the “Am I The Asshole” questions on Reddit? If you don’t know what AITA is: People ask the internet if they were in the right or wrong about a situation that happened in their life. Vinny and I are reading some of these to give our verdict on AITA posts around weight…

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What does "success" look like with Bree-Danielle Wyatt 50:09

6M ago50:09

50:09

I recorded this episode with Bree, who goes by @justbreehonest on Instagram, in March 2023. It has taken me this long to get my act together and post it. It's a really interesting conversation between a straight sized fitness professional and a fat person who isn't generally a fan of fitness professionals. Bree is one of the exceptions! Listen in t…

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Does weight loss improve joint pain? 37:40

6M ago37:40

37:40

The question was "what happens if I have to lose weight for my health". In this case, it was joint pain. Who says they need to? What evidence do they have? What can we do when we find ourselves in similar situations? Find out in today's episode. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a cou…

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