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Weight bias infiltrates healthcare settings, creating barriers to effective treatment and perpetuating harm—even when providers believe they're helping. Dr. Norfleet reveals how her own struggles with weight became the key to transforming patient care. Through powerful patient stories and her vulnerable journey from abandoning childhood dreams to embracing medical transparency, she demonstrates how "words have weight" and challenges us to speak thoughtfully, act mindfully, and react compassionately.
Dr. Tracy Norfleet is a triple board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is founder of Weight Liberation, where she empowers individuals to achieve their unique health goals and helps community members advocate for themselves and their health in healthcare settings.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.
