How does the Unpacking Weight Science Podcast work as Professional Development?

Each podcast episode is designed with the continuing professional development of health professionals in mind. Unpacking Weight Science Podcast episodes 1-37 can be listened to via the major podcast apps and on the Unpacking Weight Science Podcast Patreon.

Listening time is 20-30 minutes per episode and reading the supporting materials and taking the quiz should take a further 30-40 minutes. 

Purchasing this course provides access to the supporting materials PDFs for episodes 1-37. For new content and episodes, become a supporter of the Unpacking Weight Science Podcast on Patreon for only $5 per month, charged initially on signup and then only in months where new content is released. All the supporting materials in this course are also available to podcast supporters on Patreon.

Please note that these episodes and the supporting materials were initially published between 2018 and 2021. While the scientific, ethical and historical principles discussed are unchanged and these materials serve as a solid introduction to the area, there will inevitably be newer research for you to explore beyond these materials. All the best for your journey into unpacking weight science and size inclusive care :-)

My Background

How do you know that I know what I'm doing with professional development materials? I've been a university lecturer for over 15 years, have facilitated professional development workshops for health professionals for 10 years and am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). My professional development business, Health Not Diets, is a recognised provider of employment-related training by the Queensland Department of Education and Training. I'm also an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AdvAPD) with Dietitians Australia so you can be sure that I really know my stuff too. 

Disclaimer

Podcast: Copyright 2018 Fiona Willer. All rights reserved.

Course: Copyright 2023 Fiona Willer. All rights reserved.

This course or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations where attributed appropriately.

These materials are for individual use and must not be shared.

The materials provided are for educational purposes only, and designed to enhance your research appraisal skills and weight-related knowledge.  The education provided is intended to broaden the knowledge of professionals but does not constitute credential-related training or licence any professional to practice outside their professional or legal scope of practice.  ‘Fiona Willer’, ‘Health Not Diets’ and ‘Unpacking Weight Science’ and their facilitators do not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information provided herein.

'Health, Not Diets', 'Non-Diet Approach' and the Health, Not Diets logo are all Trademarks of Fiona Willer.

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Queensland 4069

Fiona Willer can be reached at [email protected]

www.healthnotdiets.com and www.unpackingweightscience.com   

A note on Health at Every Size (HAES):

The terms 'Health at Every Size' and 'HAES' were originated by the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) in 2010 and Trademarked in US Territories. ASDAH also created the Health at Every Size (HAES) Principles. The professional use of the HAES Principles was widely encouraged by ASDAH without specific licensing until late 2022 when the ASDAH leadership decided to regain control over their use and provide permission by application only. If you would like to use these terms to describe your work, please apply via www.ASDAH.org and understand that continual professional development using ASDAH's materials is likely to be required.

It is not necessary to label yourself as a HAES provider if you are using a weight inclusive approach. The HAES Principles are one of many weight inclusive frameworks. Be specific in your marketing materials and practice about the specific characteristics of the services you provide, rather than using catch phrases and popular social media hashtags as shortcuts. A detailed approach will ensure that your clients and colleagues understand your offerings more clearly. Connect with other weight inclusive practitioners and peer support groups in your area to ensure your practice remains safe, up-to-date and relevant for the communities and individuals you work with.