434 —  Dr. Sheila Carroll on the Myths About Weight That Are Hurting Our Kids

434 — Dr. Sheila Carroll on the Myths About Weight That Are Hurting Our Kids

Author: Doctor Podcast Network March 9, 2026 Duration: 1:18:27

In this episode, Dr. Sheila Carroll—pediatrician, obesity medicine physician, and certified life coach—explores the psychological and cultural forces behind unhealthy weight narratives. Rather than focusing on numbers on the scale, she argues for a broader approach to health that includes mindset, family habits, emotional awareness, sleep, and environment. The discussion highlights how parents and physicians can shift from weight-centric thinking to sustainable lifestyle modeling that supports children’s long-term physical and mental well-being..

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