E34: Partners in Crime & Weight Loss Narratives

New season, new companion, who this? Donna's back and she soon finds herself back at the Doctor's side as they investigate a new weight-loss pill being tested by Adipose Industries. So, obviously, we had to talk about the chokehold weight loss narratives have on women and the way all women's insecurities have been developed by old men in board rooms. 

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Here's the reference list for this ep:

Book Review: The Politics of Weight: Feminist Dichotomies of Power in Dieting - Amelia Morris (LSE)

Body Dysmorphia Continues to Be a Serious Issue Among Gay Men - Jordan M Davidson (Everyday Health)

Gay men face increased health risk from being underweight (Australian Men's Health Forum)