Willing To Be Wrong

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Fancy being wrong about something? That's a rhetorical question, of course, you don't... no one does. The thing is, once the initial discomfort has passed, it's truly the best way way to grow as a human being.Welcome to Willing To Be Wrong, a podcast with the intention of doing just that. My name is Dr Joshua Wolrich and I'm an NHS surgical doctor, nutrition MSc student, author and accidental influencer. Like all healthcare professionals, I was taught by a system that practises medicine in a weight-normative manner, where a focus on body weight is used to try and define health and wellbeing. After internalising the weight stigma I'd been subject to for years, I left medical school believing that I couldn't be a good doctor if I were fat, prompting further disordered eating and a damaged relationship with food.After a difficult couple of years of being challenged on my beliefs by people far cleverer than me, I now believe that healthcare has to become weight-inclusive if we're ever going to change the massive problem of weight stigma and the both direct and indirect harm it does to patients. Join me as I talk to guests about a wide range of topics from the complex nature of weight and health (and why neither should be treated as a personal responsibility), to nutribollocks such as 'celery juice detoxifies your liver' and why it's utter bullshit. The guests aren't all experts (as that wouldn't be fun) and the questions are rarely pre-prepared, but true conversations tend not to be.My debut book, Food Isn't Medicine: Challenge Nutribollocks & Escape The Diet Trap, is now available for pre-order online on Amazon, Book Depository, and elsewhere. For more information, you can find me on social media @drjoshuawolrich.

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  • favedress
    Pioneer!
    I hope this podcast comes back, because Dr. Wolrich is obe of the few medically trained HAES/anti-fat phobia supporters I’ve cone across. Great show.
  • JLBaugh
    A voice of sanity
    More healthcare providers need to listen to this show! If you feel alone because of being ignored or belittled because of your weight, this show is for you. Dr. Wolrich is a kind host and the stories are powerful. Spread the word of HAES.
  • abbie028
    Love Dr Wolrich!
    So happy to see an MD who is passionate about debunking diet culture myths. Have followed on Instagram for a while and this podcast is so great to have as a resource as well. Thanks for everything! -@abbienichole_rd
  • madfinn115
    Please do one on autoimmune and “diet”
    I love love love your podcast! I’ve been recently diagnosed with RA and have had a TON of suggestions on how to manage it. I’ve been in ED recovery for a few years and this new diagnosis has started creeping back in old habits. It’s so confusing with all the information out there on the “anti-inflammatory” diet. I heard your podcast with Anna Sweeney and at the end heard her mention this. I would love to get insight from you on this! I heard your interview with Tally (correction) and immediately bought your book (which I also love!!!). Thank you so much for this podcast!!!! You’re amazing!
  • joie7994
    One of my favorite podcasts
    There is something so healing about this podcast. It comes from a place of curiosity and learning and encourages you to be compassionate towards yourself if a way that is contrary to most weight and health discussions in our current culture. I really hope this type of discussion becomes the new normal, we need it so badly.
  • booette2
    Spot on
    I’ve been an eating disorders specialist (nutrition) in the US for almost 30 years and am grateful for your raw and spot-on advice. Coming from a medical perspective, this is a breath of fresh air to a stale and stigmatized culture. I’ll undoubtedly continue to share with other professionals, and clients and I’m beyond grateful that you re-upped your podcasting to benefit SO MANY. Beth
  • hglowshow
    SMART PODCAST
    Such good information 😭💕
  • arherzog
    Yasssss
    I’m so excited Dr.Josh is back. I listened to his other podcast, but this one is way better! I’ve loved the guests so far, the organic conversation, and the philosophy of willing to be wrong. Dr. Josh is the doctor we all need: tells it like it is and dismantles fake health news while willing to listen, be empathetic, and grow as a person.
  • b4ba2006
    Please listen, hear him out.
    I love seeing Dr. Wolrich doing what he does. This is what lots of patients need to hear from their doctors. Everyone please listen, rewire the way you have been taught to think about health! We others doctors/patients thank you.
  • Katie Elicker
    Wonderful!
    Love this podcast! Thank you for being a place where people can share their experiences and speaking truth to the myths about health, wellness, weight, etc.
  • Qwerty2638299191
    Amazing
    I am currently applying to med school, and Dr. Wolrich is the kind of doctor I want to be. This is an amazing podcast, and his IG content is incredibly educational.
  • jhjhbo
    Great addition to the genre!
    This pod provides a necessary point of view and a breath of fresh air! I’m excited to hear future episodes.
  • Ginger in Arizona
    Quality information
    I love following this Dr. Wolrich on social media for his content and am thrilled he’s bringing his expertise to the podcast world. Excellent first episode!
  • pop/punk_emo_lover
    Reliable
    Finally, someone who actually is in medicine giving a solid, compassionate, educated perspective.
  • Mallysmom
    Excited for this
    Dr Joshua Wolrich is so needed in the medical community. I love his story and I love that he’s devoted to spreading the idea that maybe we need to be willing to be wrong. We need a paradigm shift in the medical community! The public needs an advocate to stop the fatphobia and body shaming that runs rampant throughout the culture. Excited to read his book too!
  • BreeCav
    Amazing!
    This Dr. is amazing. He works to debunk weight and nutrition myths that contribute to fatphobia, fat shaming, eating disorders, and disordered eating. He is HAES aligned and uses science to counter many common claims that healthcare providers and diet culture make.
  • 14808633
    From One F’n Real Host to Another THANK YOU
    It takes courage to use your healing journey to help others. To share your struggle to ease another’s path. Thank you Doc for taking a stand. Honored to be among your first reviews. Hope to have you on my podcast: The Get F***ing Real Show - straight-talk & confessions from successful soulful entrepreneurs.
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