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Rx for Change: Healthy on Purpose

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Unlearning Weight Bias: A New Prescription for Food, Diabetes, and Self Trust

April 18, 2026 • Dr. Michelle • Season 3 • Episode 4

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What if everything you’ve been taught about health, weight, and food… isn’t the full truth?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Esther Tambe, to challenge the narratives that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of restriction, frustration, and shame.

We dive into the intersection of eating disorders and diabetes, unpack the harmful impact of weight stigma in healthcare, and explore what it really looks like to care for your body without obsession, guilt, or unrealistic standards.

Esther brings a refreshing, culturally responsive perspective—especially for Black women and communities of color—highlighting why true healing requires more than just discipline… it requires understanding, compassion, and unlearning.

You can connect with Esther on

IG: @et.the.rd

Website: esthertambenutriton.com

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