The Forking Truth: Two Doctors on Fat, Food & Freedom

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In the bold and beautiful final episode of the season, Dr. Alisa and Dr. Nina reflect on the transformative journey toward fat liberation and self-love. With warmth, wisdom, and a little rebellion, they unpack the ways diet culture has shaped our beliefs—and how we can choose a different path. This conversation dives into the power of intuitive eating , the emotional...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take a grounded, compassionate look at the realities of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications used for weight loss. While often seen as a game-changer, they explain why medication alone isn’t a miracle fix —and why your relationship with food, body, and self still matters most. They unpack the emotional and physical si...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take a hard look at Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and its impact on those struggling with food and body image. While OA is often seen as a source of support, the doctors argue that it can actually deepen shame, promote disempowerment, and pathologize normal emotional responses to food. They explore how OA’s structu...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this transformative conversation, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa unpack the powerful distinction between recovery and liberation when it comes to food, body image, and our relationship with ourselves. While recovery is often seen as the end goal, they argue that true freedom— liberation —goes deeper. It means breaking free from the shackles of diet culture, societal pressu...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this filling bitesize recap, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel delve into the complexities of emotional eating, emphasising that it's not just about the food we consume but the emotions that drive our choices. They discuss the importance of understanding what emotions are at play when we turn to food, and how acknowledging these feelings can lead to heal...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this filling bitesize recap, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel explore the evolution of body image perceptions, the societal pressures surrounding weight and fatness, and the importance of food neutrality. They challenge the negative connotations associated with being fat and emphasise the need for self-compassion and a healthy relationship with food. Pl...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this insightful episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take a deep dive into the idea of the "magic number", that elusive goal weight so many of us have been conditioned to chase. They unpack how society, diet culture, and even generational messaging have ingrained the belief that a certain number on the scale equals happiness, success, and self-worth. From emotional atta...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this empowering conversation, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa dive deep into the societal pressures that tie worth to appearance—particularly weight.  They share personal insights on body image, explore how weight can influence relationships, and examine the often-harmful compliments like “you have such a pretty face.”  Together, they unpack how beauty standards a...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this liberating conversation, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel tackle the mos  t pervasive—and harmful—food rules that keep us trapped in cycles of guilt, deprivation, and bingeing.  From demonizing carbs and sugar to the pressure of the “Clean Your Plate Club” and the false promise of clean eating , they dismantle each myth with science, compassi...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel unpack the hidden emotional layers behind body image and weight. They explore how being heavy can serve as a subconscious shield from vulnerability, intimacy, or past trauma. From fears of being objectified to the emotional weight carried in relationships, this episode shines a...

Welcome to The Forking Truth! In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr Alisa Karmel explore the harmful impact of weight-related stigma in medical settings and why the term “obesity” deserves critical examination. They discuss how healthcare providers often conflate weight with health, leading to shame, misdiagnosis, and overlooked concerns. The episode empowers listeners...

Welcome to The Forking Truth In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa open up about the harmful societal narratives surrounding fatness and how these beliefs can deeply affect one’s identity and self-worth. They invite listeners to reexamine how fatness is framed in everyday language, media, and even healthcare—challenging the idea that body size should dictate value, morality, or...

Welcome to The Forking Truth In this no-holds-barred episode, Dr. Nina and Dr. Alisa take aim at what they call the "soul-sucking monster"—the diet industry. Through personal and profesional insight, they expose how dieting fuels emotional distress, disconnection, and self-abandonment. Together, they explore the emotional triggers that drive eating habits and the illusion of control that restricti...

Welcome to The Forking Truth In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin and Dr. Alisa Karmel open up about their own experiences with eating disorders and the societal pressures that fuel body dissatisfaction. Through heartfelt conversation, they unpack the emotional roots of disordered eating and challenge the toxic narratives perpetuated by diet culture. Together, the...