Episode #53 A Conversation on Racism and Wellness with Dr. Trina Dorrah
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Trina Dorrah MD, physician, binge eating coach, and eating disorder survivor, as we debunk diet culture myths and explore the mindset behind our relationship with food. Discover how no food is inherently bad and learn why the intention behind your eating habits matters more than the food itself.
In this enlightening discussion, we delve into the ever-changing fashion ideals and their impact on body positivity and health. Dr. Trina Dorrah helps us understand the complexity of the connection between body size, health, and societal standards, while also shedding light on weight bias in medicine and the numerous factors that impact a person's health journey. As we navigate this intricate web of wellness, culture, and racism, we'll challenge you to reconsider your own biases and beliefs about food and body image.
But our conversation doesn't stop there; we also address the critical issue of cultural representation in coaching and its effect on minority populations. Learn how increasing the visibility of coaches of color can empower individuals and foster a sense of belonging and possibility. This episode is not only a deep dive into wellness, culture, and racism, but also a call to reassess our understanding of these interconnected topics. Don't miss this powerful conversation with Dr. Trina Dorrah MD – it just might change the way you think about food, health, and body positivity.
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(0:00:00) - Wellness, Culture, and Racism
Guest Dr. Trina Dorrah MD shares perspective that no food is bad food and discusses mindset and intention behind eating, how diet food is restrictive, and how anything can be a diet food.
(0:10:04) - Diet Culture and Racism Connection
We discuss diet food, cravings, and how to recognize if the ‘healthy’ replacement is hiding a desire with Dr Trina Dorrah MD.
(0:18:27) - Body Positivity, Fashion Ideals, and Health
Fashion ideals, body positivity, diet culture, and health are discussed in relation to beauty standards.
(0:27:04) - Weight Bias in Medicine
Dr. Trina Dorrah MD discusses health disparities, socioeconomic statuses, health literacy, access to food, and other factors impacting health.
(0:37:05) - Cultural Appropriation and Biases in Medicine
Cultural appropriation of food, diet culture, and physician education are discussed to raise awareness of how it affects individuals and communities.
(0:44:54) - Mindset and Eating Disorders
Eating disorder treatment has evolved, life coaching can be beneficial, mindset shifts promote self-compassion, and cultural representation is important.
(0:51:20) - Coaching Challenges for Minorities
Increasing representation of coaches of color provides a sense of belonging and possibility while advocating for minority populations can be difficult using a whole health, non-diet approach.