Hellooo beautiful humans! This week on the show we're talking about City Chic (again). From inaccessible changerooms to the mistreatment of staff to the poverty cycle of retail work - we have a lot to talk about!

ALSO we look at the rise of empowerment photography and how it's an act of self love.

PLUS we share our Fave Fat Friendly Finds of the week.

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Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Chayla Taylor ( https://www.instagram.com/chayla.photographer/ )

Do be sure to check out Chayla on one of our earlier episodes: The Toxic Work Culture Of City Chic 

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Cider ( https://www.instagram.com/shopcider/ )
• Nala ( https://www.instagram.com/wear_nala/ )
• We Are Golden Hour ( https://www.instagram.com/we.are.golden.hour/ )

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of this land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

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Why is it still so difficult to go op shopping as a plus size person? How can we make the shopping experience for plus size people more accessible? And why is A Plus Market such a game changer for the plus size community?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Hosts: A Plus Market founders: Chloe and Sam ( https://instagram.com/aplusmarket/ )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• August and Eve ( https://www.instagram.com/augustandeve.handmade/ )
• Fussy Gus ( https://www.instagram.com/fussygus/ )
• Squint ( https://www.instagram.com/squintclothing/ )
• Miss Pin’s ( https://www.instagram.com/miss_pins185/ )
• Haus of Dizzy ( https://www.instagram.com/hausofdizzy/ )
• Accidental Jumper Co ( https://www.instagram.com/accidentaljumperco/ )
• Not For Dogs ( https://www.instagram.com/not.for.dogs/ )
• Ample Folk ( https://www.instagram.com/amplefolk/ )

Upcoming Events

• Faternise Podcast: LIVE ( https://fb.me/e/4loeA1Rdh )
• F.A.T. Plus Size Runway ( https://www.instagram.com/fat_runway/ )
• A Plus Markets ( https://www.instagram.com/aplusmarket/ )

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the Meajin land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

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Why is Australia's fashion industry still so thin, white and conservative? How can you tell if a brand is just jumping on the diversity bandwagon for clout? And why shouldn't we rely on social media and the body positivity movement for self-confidence?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Hosts: Bedi Othow ( https://www.instagram.com/justb_curvemodel/ )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Pretty Little Thing  ( https://www.instagram.com/prettylittlething/ )
• ASOS ( https://www.instagram.com/asos/ )
• RAQ ( https://www.instagram.com/raqapparel/ )
• ModiBodi ( https://www.instagram.com/modibodi/ )

Upcoming Events

• Faternise Podcast: LIVE ( https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au/fashion-weekend-live-stage/faternise )
• F.A.T. Plus Size Runway ( https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au/2023-event/runway-fabulous-and-trendy )
• Urban Oasis Runway ( https://melbournefashionfestival.com.au/2023-event/urban-oasis-runway )

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the Meajin land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

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This episode discusses eating disorders, specific weight numbers and details the harmful dieting and exercising methods used by Biggest Loser Australia contestants. If any of these conversations are triggering please contact the Butterfly Foundation at 1800 33 4673 or visit their website at butterfly.org.au 

What was it like being onThe Biggest Loser? Who was to blame for the toxic diets and overexercising - the trainers or the show producers? And how did the show handle contestants' eating disorders and mental health issues?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Hosts: Selena Brown

This podcast was sponsored by Peach The Label. Use the discount code FATERNISE20 at checkout and get 20% off your entire order. Visit www.peachthelabel.com.au

* Valid for one use per customer.

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the Meajin land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

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Why is there so much controversy surrounding this year's Australian of Year? What are the real effects of not having marginalised bodies at the forefront of the body positive movement? And lastly why is the LGBTQIA+ community so hateful towards Sam Smith?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Hosts: Sev Faust ( https://www.instagram.com/draglordsev/ )

This podcast was sponsored by Peach The Label. Use the discount code FATERNISE20 at checkout and get 20% off your entire order. Visit www.peachthelabel.com.au

* Valid for one use per customer.

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• My Pack Ft M  ( mypackftm.com )
• A Bra That Fits ( abrathatfits.org )
• Big Thick Energy ( https://www.instagram.com/bigthickenergy_/ )
• A Plus Market ( https://www.instagram.com/aplusmarket/ )
• Radically Soft ( https://www.instagram.com/radically_soft/ )
• Double (Adelaide Markets) ( https://www.instagram.com/double.adl/ )
• Curvesque ( https://www.instagram.com/curvesqueburlesque/ )

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the Meajin land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

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Is it really that difficult and costly for brands to be size inclusive? Why do fashion schools exclude plus size pattern making? And why was it so difficult as a teenager to find plus size clothes that were actually catered to young women?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Hosts: Lucy Wilkins ( https://www.instagram.com/fat_runway )

For more information on our upcoming live show at PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival sign up to our mailing list:

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For more details about the F.A.T runway head to the link below:

https://events.humanitix.com/f-a-t-fabulous-and-trendy-plus-size-runway

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• A Plus Market  ( https://www.instagram.com/aplusmarket/ )
• Hunger by Roxane Gay ( shorturl.at/iBEUX )

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the Meajin land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

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What’s it like starting a business with someone you’ve never met before? Why is LukBook such a game-changer in Australia’s fashion industry? And why are people still obsessed with finding clothes that are “flattering?” 

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Hosts: Katrina Louise and Catherine Olivier from LukBook

lukbook.com.au

https://www.instagram.com/lukbook_/

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Big Fig Mattresses  ( https://www.instagram.com/bigfigmattress/ )
• Face Setting Spray - Urban Decay ( https://www.instagram.com/urbandecaycosmetics/ )
• Snag Tights ( https://www.instagram.com/snagtights/ )
• Maintenance Phase ( https://www.instagram.com/maintenancephase/ )

Extra Recommendations From LukBook:

• UbyKate ( https://www.instagram.com/ubykate/ )
• Mama Movement ( https://www.instagram.com/mamamovement_au/ )
• Embody Women( https://www.instagram.com/embodywomen/ )

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the Meajin land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

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How does the Australian Defence Force treat fatness and chronic health conditions? Is mental health a priority in the ADF? What's it like having chronic health issues as a plus size person?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Sarah*

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Leukbook ( https://www.instagram.com/leukbook/ )
• Jaimie Nicole ( https://www.instagram.com/jaimienicole/ )

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

**This episode discusses disordered eating and mentions anorexia. If these conversations are triggering please contact The Butterfly Foundation at 1800 334 673.**

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the Meajin land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

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Why was Lacey-Jade Christie trolled at an international level all because of a dress? Are fat bodies treated differently on the internet in comparison to thin bodies? And is it hypocritical for Rebel Wilson to not cater to plus size people in her latest sweats collection?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Lacey-Jade Christie ( https://www.instagram.com/laceyjadechristie/ )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Calmé by Lajoie Skin ( https://www.instagram.com/lajoieskin/ )
• AmpleFolk ( https://www.instagram.com/amplefolk/ )

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the Meajin land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are mid size influencers now the face of the body positive movement? How can mid size people be better allies to fat people? And why are chairs so god damn small?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Becca ( https://www.instagram.com/beccaplus// )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• What Lo Wants ( https://www.instagram.com/whatlowants/)
• Sunroom ( https://www.instagram.com/sunroom.so/ )

Faternise Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/faternise/

We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional custodians of the Meajin land. This land is and always will be Aboriginal land. 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.