14 | Healthcare Bias, Fat Activism, and Neurodivergence with Nicola Salmon

This episode of the Princess in the Pea podcast, features a conversation with Nicola Salmon, a UK-based fat-positive fertility coach, who talks about her work supporting fat individuals seeking fertility support and challenging weight bias in the healthcare system. Annie and Nicola delve into topics like the stigmatisation of larger bodies, navigating the healthcare system, the importance of bodily autonomy, and the intersection of neurodivergence and health. The episode emphasises that everyone deserves appropriate, respectful, and evidence-based care regardless of their size or neurotype. 00:28 Welcome 02:05 Introducing Nicola Salmon 04:46 Nicola's Journey with PCOS and Fat Activism 05:35 The Impact of Diet Culture on Fertility 06:41 Transition to Fertility Coaching 07:40 Embracing Fat Acceptance 09:28 Challenges in Healthcare for Larger Bodies 12:35 Personal Experiences with Diet Culture 20:30 The Reality of Thin Privilege 28:10 Nicola's ADHD Journey 29:22 Exploring ADHD and Self-Diagnosis 30:17 Mental Health Challenges Post-Pregnancy 30:47 Life Transitions and Executive Functioning 32:07 PTSD and ADHD Overlap 33:52 Eating Disorders and Neurodivergence 36:12 Navigating Medical Bias and Advocacy 40:14 Fertility Treatment and Systemic Bias 53:10 The Importance of Self-Advocacy 56:30 Final Thoughts Nicola Salmon https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/ https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-book/ https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/ https://www.facebook.com/Fatpositivefertility/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-salmon-98683216/?originalSubdomain=uk