Fat Like Me

By Cassandra Newbould

Fat Like Me Podcast is a show where likeminded people can come together to discuss the need for intersectional body diversity rep in kidlit, literature, media, and life. The show features authors, art... more

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FAQs about Fat Like Me:

How many episodes does Fat Like Me have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.

Fat Like Me episodes:

February 14, 2020 Chat all things fat with FULL DISCLOSURE author Camryn Garrett
Camryn and I discuss how finding confidence and knowing your worth helps with college admissions, giving yourself permission to love yourself, the importance of plus size characters, how books can change our perception on life and more.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FatLikeMe)
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1h 35min
February 07, 2020 Chat all things fat with A TASTE FOR LOVE author Jen Yen
Author Jen Yen, FLM producer Taj McCoy, and I discuss how you are more than one book, tips for keeping your head in the game while querying, why representation is important, the power of peers, pantser vs plotter, the art of not giving up and more!
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1h 41min
January 31, 2020 A chat about body diversity in publishing with Page Street editor Ashley Hearn
Page Street editor Ashley Hearn and I chat about power dynamics between authors and editors, transparency in publishing, the need for body diversity in kidlit, is publishing doing the work, her #MSWL and more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FatLikeMe)
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2h 7min
January 24, 2020 Grief without religion and how to heal with FLM host Cassandra Newbould
I talk about why it's important to grieve those you've lost, what a precious gift grief is, how to heal from the loss of a loved one without religion to turn to, the importance of self care, and why it's okay to be sad.
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32min
January 17, 2020 Chat all things fat with plus size influencer and YouTuber Natasha Polis
Natasha and I talk about life in the public eye, the ups and downs of being a plus size influencer, the honor and responsibility of having a voice in the fat community, the joy of fangirling, the magic of social media, plus size fashion, and more
Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FatLikeMe)
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1h 45min
January 10, 2020 Happy New Year! Ax throwing, resolution no'ing, exercise going with Captain Awkward
Captain Awkward and I answer questions about how to keep a happy and healthy outlook into 2020 by avoiding the guilt of failed New Year's resolutions, supporting your partner's goals while setting boundaries, gym etiquette, tips on surviving seasonal depression and more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FatLikeMe)
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2h 4min
November 22, 2019 How To Survive The Holidays While Fat with Captain Awkward
Captain Awkward and I answer questions about how to survive the holidays with the 4 F's- family, friends, foes & frenemies without killing anyone. Need advice about how to get through a meal with 1-carrot-Karen or you'd-be-pretty-if -you-smiled-more Uncle Bob? How to rock that sequined frock while avoiding Mr I-like-a-chubby-girl -lemme-see-you-bounce at the work party? then this show is for you!
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1h 59min
November 14, 2019 Chat all things fat with fashion designer and artist Maya Kern
Maya and I discuss changing jobs, finding identity with art, How to survive burnout, drawing characters with real-world bodies in a loving way, why fat & queer cover art matters, designing plus-sized fashion, never sacrifice your joy for your art, tips about creating merch, and more!
Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FatLikeMe)
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1h 33min
November 08, 2019 Chat all things fat with writer Taj McCoy
Taj and I discuss plus size stories in Adult lit, the need for fat covers, the ups and downs of the struggle to getting published and why you need your writing community, internalized fatphobia and how it effects our choices, why all bodies need a seat at the table and how making room won’t erase your own seat, and more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FatLikeMe)
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1h 53min
October 18, 2019 Chat all things fat with Author and Pitch Wars mentor Ayana Gray
Ayana and I discuss her query process, the DV pit contest and family, Pitch Wars, (Ayana offers help for DVpit pitches) the importances of making writer friends, story magic, normalizing body diversity in kidlit, why seeing your identity positively represented is vital and more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/FatLikeMe)
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1h 34min

FAQs about Fat Like Me:

How many episodes does Fat Like Me have?

The podcast currently has 66 episodes available.