7. Beyond BMI: Rethinking Health, Weight, and What Truly Nourishes Us

Nourished with Dr. Anikó

In this eye-opening and deeply compassionate episode of Nourished, Dr. Anikó dismantles the myths surrounding BMI (Body Mass Index) and challenges us to stop measuring our health solely by a number. Drawing on her expertise as a double board-certified Integrative Pediatrician and Postpartum Specialist, she explores the flawed origins of BMI, how it has been misapplied across populations, and why it often fails to reflect true wellness especially for women, people of color, and those in larger bodies.

With both clinical wisdom and personal insight, Dr. Anikó invites listeners to reframe their relationship with their bodies, replacing shame and rigidity with love, trust, and a more holistic definition of health. Whether you’ve been told your BMI is too high or too low or have internalized harmful messages about weight this episode is a powerful reminder: your body is not a problem to fix, but a home to honor.

Episode Highlights:

• The surprising and non-medical history behind BMI
• Why BMI fails women, non-white populations, and individuals in larger bodies
• How the insurance industry shaped our modern idea of “ideal weight”
• When BMI can be helpful and when it causes harm
• The dangers of equating thinness with health
• How to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and honor its cycles
• Why joy, intuition, and love are essential parts of nourishment

If you've ever been told or thought your weight determines your worth or questioned how to nourish your body without shameful restriction this episode offers clarity, empowerment, and a new path forward rooted in wholeness.

Connect with Dr. Anikó:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.aniko/

Website: https://www.draniko.com/

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