Gordon, who was concerned about her professional reputation after beginning a new job, shared the letter anonymously with the name "Your Fat Friend."
[4][5] She also publishes essays on Medium, and has written for publications including Vox and The New York Times.
They use the show to debunk the myths and "junk science" behind health, nutrition, and wellness trends, and have discussed topics including popular diets and diet foods, anti-fat bias, and eating disorders.
[3] Gordon's second book, “You Just Need to Lose Weight”: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People, was published on January 10, 2023, by Beacon Press.
[10] A documentary following Gordon's life in 2020 and 2021, Your Fat Friend, directed by Jeanie Finlay, was released in 2023.