Chapter
The Problem with The Biggest Loser
00:00 - 04:10 (04:10)
Author and podcaster Aubrey Gordon discusses the harmful practices and fat-shaming tactics of weight loss reality show "The Biggest Loser."
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A discussion about the disturbing reality of "The Biggest Loser" and the dangerous toll of TV shows like "Angel".
00:00 - 02:07 (02:07)
Entertainment
Summary
A discussion about the disturbing reality of "The Biggest Loser" and the dangerous toll of TV shows like "Angel".
ChapterThe Problem with The Biggest Loser
EpisodeThe Biggest Loser
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels and other trainers were known to scream and belittle contestants, causing long-term trauma.
02:07 - 04:10 (02:03)
reality tv
Summary
The Biggest Loser's Jillian Michaels and other trainers were known to scream and belittle contestants, causing long-term trauma. The framing of weight loss as a solution to a societal problem is problematic and often ineffective.