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Ep. 48 | Looking at the Lancet Report on Clinical Obesity from the Patient POV

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Obesity Stigma

Weight Bias

Mental Health

Episode Summary

In this deeply personal and globally relevant episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley welcomes Sarah Le Brocq, founder of All is Well and a leading global advocate for people living with obesity. With over 25 years of lived experience, Sarah brings a powerful perspective on what it truly means to be understood—and how healthcare systems can better support, respect, and partner with those they serve.

The conversation spans stigma, weight bias, and mental health, while offering a glimpse into the upcoming film Sarah is producing, centered on patient stories. Sarah calls on providers to shift their mindset—from directing care to listening, believing, and co-creating care plans that reflect patients’ real lives. This episode is a masterclass in empathy, advocacy, and the courage to lead with humanity in obesity care.

Key Takeaways

Lived experience must be centered in all conversations about obesity care and policy.
Stigma and bias are still widespread, affecting both access to and quality of care.
Healthcare providers need to listen more and lead with empathy, not assumptions.
Mental health and trauma are often intertwined with obesity and must be addressed holistically.
Storytelling and film are powerful tools for advocacy and shifting public perception.
True care is collaborative, not prescriptive—patients are the experts in their own lives.

About Sarah Le Brocq, MSc

Sarah Le Brocq is the founder of All is Well, a UK-based social enterprise that elevates the voices of people living with obesity. With a background in healthcare, science, and advocacy, Sarah has spent more than two decades working in the field—now using her lived experience to lead national and global initiatives for weight stigma reduction and better care. She is a consultant, speaker, and storyteller, committed to changing the narrative around obesity.