In this week’s episode, Hannah and Ali are beyond excited to welcome the one and only Virgie Tovar! She's a plus-size Latina, author, TEDx speaker, academic, and a leading expert in the fight against weight-based discrimination. Virgie is all about teaching people the truth about fatphobia and the beautiful benefits of celebrating body diversity.Season 6 continues with Virgie sharing her incredible journey, from battling fatphobia at every turn to rediscovering her childhood love for her body, finding love, and building an awesome community. Her story is a rollercoaster, diving deep into how society's crap about fat bodies being unlovable affected her relationship with her body and sexuality, right up until she met her amazing (now) husband. How does fatphobia affect sexuality? How does the rise of Ozempic impact the body positivity movement? How can I support others who face size discrimination? This episode has all that and more! Virgie’s powerful story and advice will inspire you to embrace body diversity and tell diet culture to shove it. If you’re still on the fence about ditching diets for good, tune in with Ali, Hannah, and Virgie to have your mind blown!

How to find Virgie:

Website: https://www.virgietovar.com/

Instagram: virgietovar

Podcast: Rebel Eaters Club

Books:  Hot & Heavy: Fierce Fat Girls on Life, Love and Fashion, You Have the Right to Remain Fat,  Amelia Bloomer List, The Self-Love Revolution: Radical Body Positivity for Girls of Color,  The Body Positive Journal 

Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. 

Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. It will be a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested Lunch Time & Chill: an intro to intuitive eating

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