Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom on the “Obesity Penalty” & Weight Stigma

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Celebrated author/sociologist/author Tressie McMcMillan Cottom says that to reframe the conversation about weight, you have to change the language in which we talk about it:

“There's a word I think I would love to introduce to our conversation. We've been talking about how to name and label things, and that word is stigma. So there's the shame we feel, and then there's the stigma that we label other people with. And I l have wanted all my life to move into a place of acceptance. But the thing is, I can accept myself and other people can still stigmatize me… and real joy is moving into a space of yes, I accept myself and my body reflects the best version of myself.”

In her conversation with Oprah, Tressie explains what the “obesity penalty” is, how it impacts men and women differently, and what it means to step into a place of self-love and acceptance.

The segment was part of “Making the Shift,” which aired on May 9 to a live studio audience. The 3-hour program unpacks the multifaceted, preconceived notions we have about weight, from the profound impact diet culture has had on our society to how we can reframe harmful narratives surrounding our weight and our bodies. The conversation – featuring Rebel Wilson, Busy Philipps, Amber Riley, and many other – brought together individuals, communities and medical experts to bridge the science of “weight” with a new outlook that brings the health and wellbeing of our bodies into focus.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be regarded as a substitute for guidance from your healthcare provider.

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Tressie McMillan Cottom is a dream and so dang smart. Thank you for your insights, seeing people, and offering your perspectives. My only pushback is that larger men suffer career wise as well. We suffer with relationships, navigating the world (outside of being a professional football player), and being taken seriously when we are vulnerable.

Dariam_M
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Yes, that was an amazing segment! Please include Dr. Cottom in more conversations! She was on point!

immersiveexperiences
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Dr Cottom is so smart and sensitive and articulates these issues so well. What a gem

TheTrinijane
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She was my favourite speaker by far! Intelligent, articulate and insightful.

pattydyer
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It’s the quote that can be universal to all stigma, “I can accept myself and other people can still stigmatize me”! Says a lot.

Dameofthedamnedones
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Love Dr. Cottom's work. Typically don't watch these types of specials but her Instagram showed the clip was up and I had to watch. Well worth the view!

gisselle
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I am so happy Tressie to hear your comments/ I am a huge advocate for myself. I had to tell my doctor to respect me, and give me the treatment I need. I have been on Ozempic for 5 months and lost over 30 pounds. I am happy! And healthier…❤

ebvisionnetwork
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The term “over weight” suggests that there is an optimal weight. Our language reinforces our biases.

marioncunningham
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beneath that judgement and negative emotions lies fear - fear and anxiety ♡ wise words - lets focus on access, opportunity, equality - lets end stigma

ChelseaDust-wgpf
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This was soooo good!! I laughed and mostly cried!!! Thank you!!!

loripickering
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To Oprah: it was never about Willpower. But about UNDERSTANDING: biology, chemistry, neurologie, ... It's about knowing the human being in it's whole. As humans and as a singular, unique being we all & each and everyone of us is. Women and men. Let's not reduce it being about only women and obesity.

franceskaschaeuffele
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Listening to this viewpoint on this topic is magnificent and excellent. Having this dialogue allows for more open conversations 👌👌🔊👀👏💃💯🤝

Miss-Sunshines
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I have so much respect for this amazing woman. So happy I came across your brilliance on Trevor Noah podcast. Your brilliance gives many woman hope. Thank you 🙏 ❤ may you continue to live a life filled with peace, love, joy and great health.

EmmaRV-
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This is a reductive conversation for the special at large and also for what Ms. Cottom - as brilliant as she is - has to say here. Mentioning pay differential of people living with obesity without mentioning the fact that they use more healthcare dollars at work than non-obese people and that they are more likely to take time off work due to health issues is a dishonest way to have this conversation. Furthermore, the reality is that as long as this conversation is about obesity as a disease and about democratizing access to Ozempic, we are ignoring the elephant in the room which is that the “food pushers” who peddle highly processed foods to the American public have created this problem of widespread obesity. This conversation leaves them unscathed and locates the solution in big pharma when it should be about disordered eating spurred by addictive additives to food, and people not eating enough whole, unprocessed foods. The solution to obesity is not swelling the ranks of lifetime pharmaceutical customers to make them feel happier; it is disrupting the food system altogether and educating people on how their biology has been upended by the manufacturers of ultra-processed food.

paulawhite
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brilliant. we need to change that people are mistreated for the choices they make about their body.

smoss
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so proud of her. It is so Awesome to meet one's Hero

maestrox
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Why can't this woman be president 2024?

sing
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I think this is upsetting. Taking about a new way of being kind and not being shamed and apologetic for the way things have been done in the past and the focus being different. I feel all of this is just another type of diet fad it’s like a joke to me I am sorry but it’s self serving trying another way of getting more customers. It’s just so much fluff . Every diet thing we have done in the past was wrong but this is not . So sorry just really turned me off .

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