Hi. In today's episode, Katy Stoll looks at America's obsession with weight, how social media has made this obsession worse, and how we can be more empathetic and mindful of the pressure our peers feel to maintain a specific weight.

This video is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Executive Producers - Katy Stoll and Cody Johnston
Directed by Will Gordh
Written by Katy Stoll, Katie Goldin, and Daniel Vincent Gordh
Hosted by Katy Stoll
Edited by Gregg Meller
Produced by Jonathan Harris
Associate Producer - Quincy Tucker
Post-Production Supervisor - John Conway
Researcher - Marco Siler-Gonzales
Graphics by Clint DeNisco
Head Writer - David Christopher Bell

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Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uds5czZGALj2lHwUTlsNl0aSKe8_B5zczwdbxKfSjxo/edit

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:31 - Social Media Has Made Our Body Issues Worse
07:23 - Our Society Has Always Emphasized Weight Loss
16:42 - 1,200 Calories Is Not Enough Calories
19:49 - BMI Is Bogus
27:12 - Obesity: An Epidemic?
35:13 - Beauty Standards Have Changed Over Time
38:14 - Fat Shaming Doesn't Work
43:21 - There Are No Miracle Weight Loss Drugs
47:08 - Why People Develop Eating Disorders
59:24 - Katy Gets Real
1:02:12 – There Are More Important Things Than Weight

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