SoWhoCaresAnyWay E26 Scales Are For Fish

2025-08-28

What happens when we stop measuring health by the number on a scale and start asking what really matters? In this episode, Ruth is joined by Helen James, CEO of Nutriri, whose work challenges the weight-centric culture of healthcare. From intuitive eating to trauma-informed care, Helen shares how stigma shows up in consultations, waiting rooms, and clinical pathways, and what it takes to shift the conversation. Together, they explore how weight-neutral care, inclusive training, and ...

What happens when we stop measuring health by the number on a scale and start asking what really matters?

In this episode, Ruth is joined by Helen James, CEO of Nutriri, whose work challenges the weight-centric culture of healthcare. From intuitive eating to trauma-informed care, Helen shares how stigma shows up in consultations, waiting rooms, and clinical pathways, and what it takes to shift the conversation.

Together, they explore how weight-neutral care, inclusive training, and behaviour-focused support can rebuild trust in healthcare. From chairs in the “naughty corner” to neighbourhood health hubs that replace slimming clubs, this is a conversation about dignity, design, and doing with.

Whether you’re working in care, shaping policy, or rethinking your own practice, there’s something here for you.

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