Dr. Fatty Acid, the viral creator behind @When_Nerds_Teach, joins Denise Thomas for a refreshingly honest conversation about finding CrossFit, battling fatty liver disease, navigating Wegovy, and rediscovering strength. A lifelong teacher, she talks about humor, vulnerability, and learning to love movement for what it gives, not how it looks.



Topics Included




Discovering CrossFit as a total beginner and overcoming intimidation



Balancing modern medicine (Wegovy) with lifestyle change



Teaching, burnout, and how CrossFit helps with decision fatigue



Managing body image, binge eating, and food anxiety




Resources Mentioned




Book: “Body Kindness" by Rebecca Scritchfield



Documentary: “Clemente” about Roberto Clemente’s life and legacy



CrossFit Tantrum (Dr. Fatty Acid’s affiliate)




Community Highlight



At just 16, Harrison Kennedy is already competing at the highest levels of CrossFit, but his story is about more than training.



After facing mental health struggles, Harrison found purpose again at CrossFit Delta Fox in northern England, a gym partnered with The 180 Project, which helps people rebuild their lives after prison, addiction, or trauma.



Now he’s giving back, coaching younger athletes and showing them the same thing CrossFit showed him: that community and hard work can change everything.



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