Fat Positive... Everything

TW: Anti-fatness, Anti-Blackness, Diet Drugs and Cursing

In this episode of the Fat Positive Everything podcast, host Kayla Stansberry introduces Heather Johnson, an educator specializing in marginalized identities and housing. Heather shares her intersectional journey as a Black, fat, queer woman, discussing issues such as internalized anti-fat bias, fat liberation, and the intersection between anti-blackness and anti-fatness. Heather also delves into her work as a community college counselor and her doctoral research on the experiences of Black fat femmes in higher education. The conversation highlights the importance of representation, historical context, and daily advocacy for equitable and accessible spaces for all bodies.

Resources:

Socials: @Ladyhsj

Books:

* The Embodiment of Disobedience: Fat Black Women’s Unruly Political Bodies by Dr. Andrea Shaw 

* Mama’s baby, papa’s maybe: An American grammar book. : HJ Spillers, Diacritics p. 65- 81

* Fat Liberation Manifesto: Judy Free Spirit & Aldebaran

* Fearing the Black Body: Dr. Sabrina Strings

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Introduction to Fat Liberation and Intersectionality

In the inaugural episode of the Fat Positive Everything podcast, host Kayla Stansberry, a licensed clinical professional counselor and certified intuitive eating counselor, explores the concepts of fat liberation and intersectionality. Exploring the importance of body diversity, the harmful effects of diet culture, and the dehumanization of fat bodies, while drawing connections between anti-fatness and racism. Kayla shares her own intersectional identity and emphasizes the continuous journey of learning and unlearning biases. She also touches on the significance of addressing mental health within the context of fat liberation, and previews topics to expect in future episodes.

Resources Listed

Dr. Sabrina Strings : Fearing the Black Body

Sonya Renee Taylor, The Body is Not an Apology

Socials:

Instagram, Threads & Tikok: @Fatpositivetherapist