Fat and Fucked made it to episode 8, where most podcasts go to die. And what a journey it has been! This episode offers a vulnerable discussion of the challenges and successes that Suzy and Krista have had building Fat and Fucked from the ground up. Shocker, it’s been a lot of work, but also a highly rewarding experience! The hosts then share some of the feedback they have gotten from loved ones who struggle with aspects of fat liberation to the degree that they won’t listen to the F&F. They take the opportunity to address some of the objections and impediments and offer strategies for listeners to reflect on their own experience of the podcast and integrate anything they have learned into their lives.

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Resources:

Fat and Fucked on Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/fat-and-fucked-where-fat-sex-and-fat-nsBev0ykWYf/

Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy: https://drlaurenfogel.com/; Instagram: @drlaurenfogelmersy

Weight bias in the workplace: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-opportunity-costs-of-weight-bias-at-work/

https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220411-the-unspoken-weight-discrimination-problem-at-work

Research on weight stigma having a negative impact on health

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34749889/

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(22)00138-9/fulltext

Lady Gaga’s meat dress: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meat_dress_of_Lady_Gaga

Time Stamps:

00:04:34 Learning curve in technical production; transition to home studios and distribution channels was intense.

00:12:18 Busy, overwhelmed, struggling to find balance.

00:17:19 Friendship requires navigating challenging conversations

00:23:04 AI flags "fat" due to negative associations.

00:30:22 Feedback for hosts matters in our inclusive journey.

00:41:09 Fat liberation journey brings self-care and empowerment.

00:48:19 Weight loss doesn't equal improved health.

00:58:14 Fat sex is different, needs acknowledgement and discussion.

01:06:16 Liberation Integration Task