In this powerful and candid episode, Sam sits down with Taylor Malajati, a proud, neurodivergent, queer woman of color and passionate advocate for body liberation and accessibility. Taylor shares her lived experiences navigating the world in a larger body, living with ADHD and an eating disorder, and the impact of diet culture and weight stigma on her journey to self-acceptance.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Taylor’s personal story and what led her to body liberation advocacy
• The nuances of “small fat,” “large fat,” and privilege within the fat community
• The intersection of eating disorders, weight stigma, and medical bias
• The impact of GLP-1 medications and the complexities of health narratives
• Accessibility challenges in everyday life, from clothing to public spaces
• The importance of fat community, support groups, and finding belonging
• Reframing health as a moral value and rejecting the “good fat” narrative
• Practical ways to support fat friends and create more inclusive spaces

Resources & Ways to Connect with Taylor:

• Connect with Taylor and the AVL Fatties community: @avlfatties
• Taylor’s Instagram: @malajabody
• Book mentioned: “What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat” by Aubrey Gordon

Connect with Sam:

• Unmasked Nutrition
• Sam's IG: @sammib.nutrition

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for medical nutrition therapy from a registered dietitian or any other medical care rendered by a medical provider.