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We’re Kari and Lisa, two moms who’ve lost a combined 150 pounds and are still unpacking the wiring that came with growing up as the fat kid. This is the podcast where we talk about body image, diet culture, identity shifts, and the stuff that sticks with you long after gym class ends.

In this episode, we’re talking about fat-shaming and how it starts way earlier than most people think.

🏀 “Use Your Size” at 12 Years Old
Kari was at a kids' basketball game when a coach yelled “use your size” at a bigger kid. If you were ever the fat kid, you know how jarring that was. We break down how comments like that shape identity before puberty even finishes.

🎒 Growing Up Fat-Shamed
From gym class roles to being labeled “the big one,” we talk about how fat-shaming rarely says the word “fat” out loud. It sounds like strategy. It sounds like compliments. It sounds like “strong.” And it sticks.

🏈 That Halftime Mike Tyson Ad
We also get into the halftime Super Bowl ad featuring Mike Tyson and why the tough-love messaging around “getting strong” felt very familiar. Is it motivation? Is it shame? When does health messaging cross into humiliation?

If your body got labeled before you even hit puberty, this one’s for you.

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