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In this episode of The Wellness Connection Podcast, Fiona Kane discusses misguided compassion and suicidal empathy - when empathy is directed in the wrong places, creating harm in society, mental health, and communities. Drawing on cultural trends, identity politics, and current events, Fiona explores how Western societies often miss the real victims while over-prioritising symbolic oppression.

Topics covered in this episode:

- What suicidal empathy is and why it’s harmful
- Misplaced compassion in schools, workplaces, and communities
- The rise of identity politics and “oppressor vs oppressed” thinking
- How ideologies can distort empathy and justice
- Real-life examples of overlooked victims and societal blind spots
- Why it’s crucial to guide compassion wisely

Fiona encourages critical thinking and awareness of where our energy and empathy are directed, helping listeners navigate complex social issues without falling into ideological traps.

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Welcome back to The Wellness Connection. After a much-needed break, Fiona Kane returns with a deep dive into a headline topic everyone’s been talking about: Oprah’s claim about the “obesity gene.”

In this episode, Fiona unpacks the conversation around weight gain, genetics, hormones, personal responsibility, and the cultural shift toward shame-free compassion. She explores what parts of Oprah’s message hold truth, what parts don’t, and why the real answer sits somewhere in the middle.

You’ll learn:
• Whether an “obesity gene” exists
• How genetics and hormones influence weight
• The real role of choice and personal responsibility
• Why some people gain weight more easily than others
• How emotional eating and addictive tendencies play into weight
• How diet culture and shame have shaped how we talk about weight
• Why modern life makes overeating easier than ever

If you’ve ever wondered why weight is such a complicated, emotional, and often misunderstood topic, this episode gives you a grounded and honest perspective.

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Music by Josh from Pixabay

Outro: Music by Musinova from Pixabay

Learn more about booking a nutrition consultation with Fiona: https://informedhealth.com.au/

Learn more about Fiona's speaking and media services: https://fionakane.com.au/

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• Outro Music by Musinova from Pixabay

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Let’s talk plainly about Bondi, grief, and courage. Fiona opens her heart about the massacre at Bondi Beach, why words matter, and what it means to stand with the Jewish community without hiding behind vague language. This isn’t a debate about abstractions; it’s about naming a targeted attack, honouring victims and first responders, and drawing the civic lines that keep a diverse Australia safe.

We dig into the difference between method and motive - why focusing only on gun control misses the larger cultural work of integration, leadership, and zero tolerance for hate preaching. Fiona unpacks the real-world impact of protest slogans that dehumanise Jews, while also affirming that people can hold firm views on Middle East policy without slipping into antisemitism. You’ll hear brave stories from the day - teenagers shielding toddlers, parents protecting strangers’ children, a bystander stepping into danger - and why these acts of courage should shape how we support survivors and rebuild trust.

From community responsibility to political accountability, this conversation is a call to moral clarity.

If this speaks to you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. Most of all, add your voice: what truth do you think Australia needs to say out loud right now?

Music by Josh from Pixabay

Outro: Music by Musinova from Pixabay

Learn more about booking a nutrition consultation with Fiona: https://informedhealth.com.au/

Learn more about Fiona's speaking and media services: https://fionakane.com.au/

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Credit for the music used in this podcast:

• Intro Music by Josh from Pixabay
• Outro Music by Musinova from Pixabay