Amplified: Fat Voices, Bold Stories

• Fat Voices: Body Image & Harm Reduction in Healthcare (ft. Claire Gasper)

  In this episode of Amplified, host Ellen Masson sits down with Claire Gasper to discuss her lived experience as a small-fat person, the body image work she does with clients, and the challenges of navigating the weight-loss grey zone within healthcare. Together, they explore the complexities of body image and the role of harm reduction in the dietetic space. Claire and Ellen unpack why it's crucial to support people in living fully in the present—without waiting for their bodies to change before pursuing the lives they want.Connect with Us:🔹 Claire Jasper – @dietfreeme🔹 Ellen Masson – @ellen.masson_ep🔹 Size Inclusive Health Australia – @sizeinclusivehealthau💌 Stay Connected: Subscribe to our newsletter or explore membership at Size Inclusive Health Australia.🤝 Get Involved: Want to help grow our community? Reach out to us at [email protected] you in the next episode! 🎧✨

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• Fat Voices: The Weight of Stigma in Healthcare (ft. Samantha Jurkovic)

  In this episode of Amplified, host Ellen Masson speaks with Samantha Jurkovic, who shares her deeply personal experiences with weight stigma in healthcare. Together, they explore how weight-centric care has impacted her emotional well-being, her relationship with her body, and her willingness to seek medical help.The conversation highlights the harm caused when healthcare professionals make assumptions based on weight and dismiss patients’ concerns. But it also offers hope, showcasing how size-inclusive care fosters dignity, respect, and better health outcomes for patients in larger bodies.If you’ve ever felt unseen or dismissed in a medical setting, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your experience matters — and that healthcare can, and must, do better.Connect with Us:🔹 Samantha Jurkovic - @bodies_of_art_🔹 Ellen Masson – @ellen.masson_ep🔹 Size Inclusive Health Australia – @sizeinclusivehealthau💌 Stay Connected: Subscribe to our newsletter or explore membership at Size Inclusive Health Australia.🤝 Get Involved: Want to help grow our community? Reach out to us at [email protected] you in the next episode! 🎧✨

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