ICPO - The Lived Experiences of Obesity

by Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ICPO)

Our podcasts are created by people with the lived experience of obesity in the aim to help others living with this chronic relapsing disease.

Health & Fitness

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Irish Men & Obesity

    Irish Men & Obesity

    S01 E02
    36:48

    We are joined by five Irish men who live with the chronic relapsing disease of obesity who share their very personal lived experiences in the hope to encourage men to seek help earlier for their obesity. Also joining is Professor Donal O'Shea, HSE Clinical Lead for Obesity.

  • ICPO - Words Matter for Obesity

    ICPO - Words Matter for Obesity

    S01 E01
    32:04

    "Sticks and Stones may break my bones but names will also hurt me"We discuss and delve into why words matter in addressing weight stigma for people living with obesity. Catherine, Linda, Maura and Susie chat about their experiences and thoughts on what the outcomes are when words hurt, and how this needs to change for the future generation.