For women especially, diet culture often starts young and follows us through every stage of life—puberty, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and beyond. That’s why we didn’t want this to just be a cultural conversation. Listen in to understand what decades of dieting and food guilt actually do — not just emotionally, but physically.
My guest today is Dr. Rudo Mashindi. Dr. Mashinidi is a family physician at Hancock Health, working with women at all stages of life.
Specifically this episode highlights:
How we’re impacted by diet culture in today’s society
Ways to think about weight in a healthy way
How metabolism changes in women as we age
Unhealthy diet habits & eating disorders
How to work with your health providers to monitor and manage weight
Episode Timestamps
[2:30] - Diet Culture Topic Intro
[6:36] - Guest Interview with Dr. Mashindi
[54:38] - Final Thoughts
MENTIONED LINKS & RESOURCES
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Learn more about Dr. Rudo Mashindi
https://www.hancockhealth.org/doctor/rudo-mashindi-md/
Learn more about Family Medicine at Gateway Hancock Health https://www.gatewayhancockhealth.org/healthcare-service/family-medicine/
Learn more about Wellness at Hancock Health
https://www.hancockhealth.org/wellness-education/
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