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NEW: Unlearn Weight Stigma Masterclass
FREE: Fierce Fatty Vault
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Fat at Work Report
REPLAY: Dismantling Anti-Fat Bias in The Workplace: Training for Leaders and DEI Professionals
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April 21, 2026
Vinny Welsby
Stages of Fat Identity

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!

Stages of Fat Identity
March 25, 2026
Vinny Welsby
NYT “Confessions of a Former Body Positivity ...

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.

NYT “Confessions of a Former Body Positivity Influencer”: What It Gets Wrong
March 23, 2026
Vinny Welsby
The Truth About Weight Loss Surgery: Does It ...

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.

The Truth About Weight Loss Surgery: Does It Really Make You Thin and Healthy? (Part 1 & 2)
August 18, 2025
Vinny Welsby
Ozempic/Wegovy (GLP 1s) - Where Are We Now? ...

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.

Ozempic/Wegovy (GLP 1s) - Where Are We Now? (Part 2)
February 9, 2025
Vinny Welsby
Fat Harm: The Medical Model of Fatness

How can we convince healthcare providers to examine the harm they cause when they tell fat people to lose weight and deny us care? It can be pretty hard to realize that you haven’t been providing evidence-based care so it’s a challenge! That’s where the work of the disability community comes in with their medical and social models of disability. This lets us communicate how medicalizing fatness is not helpful in the same way it’s not helpful for many in the disability community. Alongside that, let’s talk about harm reduction ideas! We’re getting deep today, come join me :)

Fat Harm: The Medical Model of Fatness
Vinny Welsby
May 22, 2019

How Being Fat Made Me Homeless

Vinny Welsby
May 22, 2019
How Being Fat Made Me Homeless

At 17 years old I was homeless and the reason was because I had a fat body. How can being fat lead to homelessness? Find out in this video!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
May 14, 2019

Setting Boundaries, Saying No and Not Being a People Pleaser

Vinny Welsby
May 14, 2019
Setting Boundaries, Saying No and Not Being a People Pleaser

When you strugle with your self-esteem setting boundaries with folks can seem totally impossible. If you want to end your doormat days then learn awesome tips to take steps to stand up for yourself in this video.

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
May 8, 2019

Medical Fatphobia

Vinny Welsby
May 8, 2019
Medical Fatphobia

Doctors can be fatphobic as hell not only is this problematic but it kills fat people. That shit is fucked and we must advocate for ourselves, learn the one line to remember to say to your doctor when they are being fatphobic.

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
May 1, 2019

Dealing with Internet Trolls

Vinny Welsby
May 1, 2019
Dealing with Internet Trolls

Being a fat woman who speaks her mind on the internet means that internet trolls really get their knickers in a twist. I have gone through many stages of emotions about this targetting and have come to a place that makes me happy. Have you ever experienced trolls?

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
April 15, 2019

There’s More Important Things to Focus on Than Dieting

Vinny Welsby
April 15, 2019
There’s More Important Things to Focus on Than Dieting

Naomi Wolf said "A culture fixated on female thinness is not an obsession about female beauty, but an obsession about female obedience. Dieting is the most potent political sedative in women’s history; a quietly mad population is a tractable one.” When we diet we waste our lives and fail to rise up. Learn more in this video!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
April 15, 2019

BAM POW LIFE is now Fierce Fatty!

Vinny Welsby
April 15, 2019
BAM POW LIFE is now Fierce Fatty!

Did you notice something changed around here? Last month BAM POW LIFE officially changed our name to Fierce Fatty!

Vinny Welsby
April 8, 2019

How to Deal with Bad Body Image Days

Vinny Welsby
April 8, 2019
How to Deal with Bad Body Image Days

We all have bad body image days, it's impossible to avoid, even Beyonce has bad body image days. How do you overcome this and reframe your thinking around this? Find out in this video!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
April 2, 2019

If I Stop Dieting Will I Put on a Ton of Weight?

Vinny Welsby
April 2, 2019
If I Stop Dieting Will I Put on a Ton of Weight?

Are you thinking about stopping dieting and starting with intuitive eating? Are you really nervous about putting on weight because of that fact? Then you need to check out this video for my techniques to reframe this.

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
March 26, 2019

How to Speak Publicly and Not Be Terrified

Vinny Welsby
March 26, 2019
How to Speak Publicly and Not Be Terrified

I had a TEDx talk and before I got on stage I was asked many times how nervous I was. My answer was "I'm feeling relaxed." I had a few techniques that helped me manage my emotions and crush my talk. Learn how you can do the same in this video.

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
March 18, 2019

How Weight Watchers Taught Me to Be a Disordered Eater

Vinny Welsby
March 18, 2019
How Weight Watchers Taught Me to Be a Disordered Eater

Weight Watchers took my money, made me fatter and gave me new disordered food habits! GREAT company! Have you picked up disordered eating patterns from diet companies?

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
March 10, 2019

Intuitive Eating and Vegetarianism/Veganism

Vinny Welsby
March 10, 2019
Intuitive Eating and Vegetarianism/Veganism

Can you be a vegetarian/vegan and be an intuitive eater? Isn't that just another diet? Aren't vegans just people with restrictive eating disorders? Can you keep your food ethics and be an intuitive eater? Find out in this video!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
March 5, 2019

How To Be a Fat Ally

Vinny Welsby
March 5, 2019
How To Be a Fat Ally

Do you want to do better for the fat people in your life? Or perhaps advocate for people fatter than you? Don't know where to start with being a fat ally? Don't you worry, I have your back, watch this video for all the tips!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
February 28, 2019

Fat Girl Shaves Her Head

Vinny Welsby
February 28, 2019
Fat Girl Shaves Her Head

I shaved my head! Plus sized folks CAN rock a bald head. Why the heck did I do it, do I regret it and am I now freezing cold? Find out in this video!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
February 12, 2019

What Babies Can Teach Us About Our Bodies

Vinny Welsby
February 12, 2019
What Babies Can Teach Us About Our Bodies

Babies are smart as hell! What do they know that we don't when it comes to body positivity? Find out in this video.

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
February 4, 2019

The Number One Secret to Overcome Fear

Vinny Welsby
February 4, 2019
The Number One Secret to Overcome Fear

Do you ever get nervous? Ever let fear stop you from doing the things you want to do? I have one incredible method for overcoming ANY fear that leaves you quaking in your boots. Watch this video to find out what it is!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
January 29, 2019

You're Changing The World By Watching This Video

Vinny Welsby
January 29, 2019
You're Changing The World By Watching This Video

Did you know the impact you're having by striving to love yourself? Do you realise the ripple effect you are having on the world? No, check out this video where I tell you how.

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
January 23, 2019

How To Love Your "Flawed" Skin

Vinny Welsby
January 23, 2019
How To Love Your "Flawed" Skin

Do you wear make-up for the sole purpose of disguising your "bad" skin? Do you have scars or stretch marks that you feel ashamed of? Change your thinking about these things and be proud of your bodies biggest organ; skin! Learn how in this video.

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
January 17, 2019

Why Donald Trump Is a Massive Inspiration to me

Vinny Welsby
January 17, 2019
Why Donald Trump Is a Massive Inspiration to me

OMG Donald Trump inspires me daily! No, I haven't become a bigot...find out what I am talking about in this video!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
January 9, 2019

Why I Got My Titties out on a TEDx Stage

Vinny Welsby
January 9, 2019
Why I Got My Titties out on a TEDx Stage

Only a couple of days before my TEDx talk did I decide to strip down to my bedazzled bikini at the end of my talk. Some people told me not to do it as it was inappropriate, why did I get my jiggly bits out on the TEDx stage? Find out in this video!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

Vinny Welsby
January 3, 2019

Speed Dating While Fat

Vinny Welsby
January 3, 2019
Speed Dating While Fat

I went speed dating AND I'm fat! I met a charming MEN'S RIGHTS ACTIVIST! Fuuuun! Find out what my experience was speed dating in this video!

Tagged: body positivity, body positive, fat positive

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