The Biggest Loser Exposed: Rapid Weight Regain, EDs, Broken Bodies & More with Fit for TV Director Skye Borgman
The Biggest Loser Exposed: Rapid Weight Regain, EDs, Broken Bodies & More with Fit for TV Director Skye Borgman  
Podcast: Bite Back with Abbey Sharp
Published On: Tue Sep 09 2025
Description: Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:IntroductionThe Biggest Loser and the Ethics of Extreme Weight LossShocking Harms: Contestants Speak Out on Lasting Health HarmsScapegoats and Responsibility: Who Held the PowerFatphobia and Humiliation As EntertainmentLife After the Show: Shame, Visibility, & IdentityHave We Evolved Since 2004—or Just Rebranded Fatphobia?The Ozempic Era: Is Weight Loss Entertainment Dead?Body Transformations, Virality, and the Cost of VisibilityEntertainment vs. True Health: Can They Coexist?The Lasting Fallout: Injuries, Metabolic Damage, and Weight RegainWhy Unsustainable Weight Loss Isn’t Compatible with LifeLearning from The Biggest Loser’s Mistakes Check in with today’s amazing guest: Skye BorgmanWebsite: skyeborgman.comInstagram: @skyeborgman Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.  🥤 Check out my 2-in-1 Plant Based Probiotic Protein Powder, neue theory at www.neuetheory.com or @neuetheory and use my promo code BITEBACK20 to get 20% off your order! Don’t forget to Please subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! It really helps us out. ✉️ SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEWSLETTERS ⤵️Neue Theory newsletterAbbey's Kitchen newsletter 🥞 FREE HUNGER CRUSHING COMBO™ E-BOOK! 💪🏼 FREE PROTEIN 101 E-BOOK! 📱 Follow me! Instagram: @abbeyskitchenTikTok: @abbeyskitchenYouTube: @AbbeysKitchen My blog, Abbey’s Kitchen www.abbeyskitchen.comMy book, The Mindful Glow Cookbook affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3NoHtvf If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review with your thoughts and let me know who you want me to discuss next!