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Episode 181 - Fat Liberation Gone Too Far? Misconceptions and Mistakes

Some folks can come in contact with fat liberation and turn away shaking their heads at the things that we believe. The thing is, often what they understand about fat liberation is incorrect, a misunderstanding or just plain false. First I talk about the core tenets of anti-fat beliefs and then I debunk the misconceptions that people have shared on the internet. Big TW for this episode as I am talking about actual anti-fat beliefs and the content of those beliefs so there is talk of anti-fatness and ableism throughout.

SUMMARY:

  • Misconceptions about fat liberation. 0:00

  • Fatphobia and its impact on society. 5:32

  • Body autonomy and fatness. 11:04

  • Fatness, eating disorders, and societal treatment. 14:48

  • Fatness and health outcomes. 20:22

  • Fatness, health, and societal attitudes. 26:06

  • Fat liberation and influencing others. 34:28

  • Fat liberation and body positivity. 39:41

  • Fat liberation and body acceptance. 45:59

  • Body positivity, fat liberation, and health accessibility. 50:39

  • Body autonomy and fat acceptance. 56:37