On this episode of The Body Peace Podcast, Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson unpack the documentary Fit for TV and its revealing look at the weight-loss culture shaped by shows like The Biggest Loser.
Together, they explore how extreme dieting, public weigh-ins, and the spectacle of “transformation” shape our cultural perceptions of body size—and how these narratives can deeply harm physical health, mental well-being, and a person’s relationship with their own body.
Jennie and Nina discuss the long-term impact of weight cycling on metabolism, the shame-based tactics used in reality TV, and the way these messages reinforce societal standards that marginalize people in larger bodies. They also offer a compassionate reframing: what it means to step out of the grind of dieting culture, rebuild trust with the body, and cultivate true self-acceptance.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that your worth has nothing to do with your weight—and that healing comes from understanding, compassion, and reclaiming your own narrative.
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