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In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri shares a personal story about the struggles of finding plus-size clothing, per her very own "Bathing Suit Gate". This story explores the emotional toll of fatphobia, systemic retail issues, and societal biases against larger bodies. Bri also identifies the need for radical body acceptance, encourages self-exploration, and shares strategies for coping with body image issues. The importance of reframing harmful thoughts, building healthier self-perceptions, and seeking community support to challenge and unlearn anti-fatness are highlighted throughout this episode as well.
TIME STAMPS:
01:53 Bathing Suit Gate: The Story Begins
04:21 The Search for a Plus Size Bathing Suit
08:20 The Reality of Anti-Fatness
19:51 Books and Resources for Body Liberation
22:14 The Ladder of Beauty Standards
28:06 Navigating Body Image in Relationships and Coping Strategies
Books Referenced:
Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
Want more of Bri?
Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri
Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/
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In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri shares a personal story about the struggles of finding plus-size clothing, per her very own "Bathing Suit Gate". This story explores the emotional toll of fatphobia, systemic retail issues, and societal biases against larger bodies. Bri also identifies the need for radical body acceptance, encourages self-exploration, and shares strategies for coping with body image issues. The importance of reframing harmful thoughts, building healthier self-perceptions, and seeking community support to challenge and unlearn anti-fatness are highlighted throughout this episode as well.
TIME STAMPS:
01:53 Bathing Suit Gate: The Story Begins
04:21 The Search for a Plus Size Bathing Suit
08:20 The Reality of Anti-Fatness
19:51 Books and Resources for Body Liberation
22:14 The Ladder of Beauty Standards
28:06 Navigating Body Image in Relationships and Coping Strategies
Books Referenced:
Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
Want more of Bri?
Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri
Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/
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