Douglas Larner

Douglas Larner

1 bookSelf-HelpWellness & FitnessMindset & Motivation

Douglas Larner is a functional medication nurse practitioner with a background in nutrition. Interest for this book stemmed from the advancements of GLP1s and lack of desire for eating healthy in individuals. The question we need to ask is when did eating become taboo? When did food noise become an excuse for eating whatever we want? His work focuses on dismantling the social taboos that surround eating and helping individuals reconnect with their innate hunger cues. Doug believes that food should be a source of community and vitality rather than a metric for moral judgment. When he is not writing or researching, he enjoys exploring local farmer's markets, cooking for friends, and advocating for body positivity in his local community. He lives in a quiet neighborhood where he continues to explore the profound connection between mind, body, and plate.

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The GLP1 Culture, When Food Became Taboo

The GLP1 Culture, When Food Became Taboo

Rediscover the joy of food by breaking free from shame, judgment, and diet culture

  • Self-Help
  • Wellness & Fitness

Why does a simple meal feel like a moral failure? Eating was once a fundamental human act of survival, culture, and connection. Today, it has become a minefield of anxiety, medicalized rules, and social surveillance. From the 'good' and 'bad' labels we place on our plates to the rising impact of GLP-1 medications on our perception of willpower, we have lost our way with food. In 'When did eating become taboo?', Doug Larner explores the complex transformation of nourishment into a source of judgment. This book pulls back the curtain on how commercialized diet culture and clinical metrics have stripped away the pleasure of the dinner table. Through deep research and empathetic insight, Larner examines how we became obsessed with body surveillance and why the 'discipline' narrative is fundamentally flawed. It is time to unlearn the habits of guilt. Whether you are navigating the new landscape of weight-loss medications or simply tired of the constant inner critic, this guide offers a path back to internal hunger cues and genuine freedom. Reclaim your relationship with food and transform your plate from a place of judgment into a source of life and connection.

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