In episode 205 of the Fierce Fatty Podcast, "205: Stages of Fat Identity: Signs You’re Thriving or Trapped," I shared the details on the stages of fat identity, from “ugh, why am I fat?” to “heck yes, I’m fabulous, unapologetically me!” I also covered the 21 signs that maybe you're struggling with anti-fat bias and have internalized those messages. Go check out the episode (#205) to get all that juicy info anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Are you thriving in your fat identity, or still getting lured with the promises of diet culture (ahem, GLP-1s)? In this episode, I share the details on the stages of fat identity, from “ugh, why am I fat?” to “heck yes, I’m fabulous, unapologetically me!” Learn the signs that show you’re rocking self-acceptance alongside the traps that might still be holding you back. If you’ve lived your whole life being told that fat is bad and dieting will be your salvation, then unlearning those messages can be hard. This episode will give you a roadmap to track your progress and celebrate your journey so far!
A recent opinion video from The New York Times titled “Confessions of a Former Body Positivity Influencer” claims to expose the dangers of the body positivity movement. But does it actually represent what body positivity (and fat liberation) have historically stood for? Short answer: nope. In this episode, we watch the video in real time and break down the misinformation and subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways anti-fatness is repackaged as just “caring about your health.”
TW: anti-fat beliefs.
Does weight loss surgery make you thin and healthy? What percentage of people is it successful for? Are the side effects worth it and what are they exactly? This episode is a deep dive into "bariatric" surgery AKA "weight loss" surgery AKA stomach amputation. TW: There are mentions of the types of surgeries, outcomes and side effects as well as general awful stuff fat people endure.
It’s part 2 of the GLP 1 deep dive! In this episode, we are covering “food noise,” the weird things that people are reporting happening to their bodies on GLP-1s, horrid stuff that’s happening in the UK, lawsuits, safety planning for those taking the drugs, and whether taking GLPs goes against fat liberation. TW: for British anti-fatness, side effects, and mental health.
Sweet baby Jesus did I try to disguise the fact that I was (am) fat in SO many creative ways! I thought I was the next Jamesetta Bond in the making with my illusions, tricks and methods I used to fool the eyeballs of those looking in my direction! Find out how I did that (unsuccessfully) in this video!
Have you ever heard about body positivity being "watered down", it being very white and thin? The reason folks say that is because the roots of body positivity have been forgotten and some people are promoting body positive weight loss. So, can you be body positive and intentionally lose weight? Find out in my new Vlog.
*Trigger warning* Abuse in a relationship When I was 17 and homeless I dated a 30-year-old man who abused me for two years. In this video and blog post, I shared what it's like to be in an abusive relationship, how it related to my low self-esteem, and how you can help someone who is in that situation.
