Why are AmpleFolk's towels such a game-changer for the plus size community? Why do people have such differing views and reactions to the words 'fat' and 'plus size?' What's it like being a fat journalist in a predominately thin industry? And is it about time we normalise seatbelt extenders in cars?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Holly Richards ( https://www.instagram.com/amplefolk/ )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• SÜK Workwear ( https://www.instagram.com/sukworkwear/ )
• Lacey-Jade Christie ( https://www.instagram.com/laceyjadechristie/ )

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 did plus size fashion giant, Torrid, use straight size models for their latest fashion campaign? Is Torrid as unfashionable and problematic as CityChic? Why are fat people always judged for their eating habits? And why are people so overprotective of shredded lettuce?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Bethany Netsova ( https://www.instagram.com/blnetzer/ )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• CTOAN Candles ( https://www.instagram.com/ctoan.co/ )
• Amor Binders ( https://www.instagram.com/amor_binders/ )

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 are plus size people never deemed fashionable? Why aren't celebrities like Lizzo or Tess Holliday considered 'fashion icons,' yet thin celebs like Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid are always praised for their sense of fashion? And why doesn't brands like CityChic ever follow fashion trends?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Aisha Nikora ( https://www.instagram.com/itsaishanikora/ )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Oleada collection ( https://www.instagram.com/oleadacollection/ )
• Brassy Bra ( https://www.instagram.com/brassybra/ )
• A Plus Market ( https://www.instagram.com/aplusmarket/ )
• YOU + ALL ( https://www.instagram.com/youandallboutique/ )

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 disordered eating and mentions weight loss.**

Why is it deemed so shameful to be plus size and pregnant? Why is it such a struggle to find maternity clothes for plus size people? And why do people still use 'BMI' to determine someone's health?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Gemma Dwyer

For more information on the BMI method listen to the Maintenance Phase podcast.

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Cheek Media Co shirts ( https://www.instagram.com/cheekmedia.co/ )
• Tracey G Prosthetics ( https://www.instagram.com/tracey_g_prosthetics/ )

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 do so many brands, like Portmans, release "online only" plus size styles? What is the fat tax? And why is fit testing on plus size people so important for brands?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Hosts: April Helene- Horton ( @thebodzilla ), Jen ( @fussygus ) and Rosie ( @creating.rosie )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Murkani Jewellery - ( https://www.instagram.com/murkanijewellery/ )
• Curvature ( https://www.instagram.com/curvatureclothing/ )
• Beauty Diverse( https://www.instagram.com/_beautydiverse/ )
• 𝕽𝖊𝖊𝖘𝖆 ( https://www.instagram.com/reesabobeesa/ )

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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As someone that's lived in a fat body for most of my life, I've always wondered about weight loss surgery. However, I never felt like I could talk about my curiosities with the plus size community without judgement. So on today's show I brought on two guests who've both recently had weight loss surgery. We spoke about the (positive, negative, surprising) side effects of the procedure and how there continues to be a stigma surrounding weight loss surgery.

**This episode contains discussions surrounding weight loss, body image issues and disordered eating. If any of these conversations are triggering please contact The Butterfly Foundation at 1800 33 4673 or visit their website for helpful resources at butterfly.org.au .**

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Hosts: Anne and Aimee

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 are we still using fat suits in film? Is ‘The Whale’ really that offensive to the plus size community? And would this movie be deemed more offensive and problematic if the leading character wasn’t someone as likeable as Brendan Fraser?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Hosts: April Helene- Horton ( @thebodzilla ), Jen ( @fussygus ) and Rosie ( @creating.rosie )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• TomboyX - ( https://www.instagram.com/tomboyx/ )
• Lucy and yak ( https://www.instagram.com/lucyandyak/ )
• Shrill : Episode 4 - Pool ( https://www.instagram.com/shrillhulu/ )
• Fussy Gus ( https://www.instagram.com/fussygus/ )
• Maintenance Phase ( https://www.instagram.com/maintenancephase/ )
• Curvy Au Pool Party ( https://events.humanitix.com/curvyau-body-lovin-pool-party-and-fashion-show?fbclid=IwAR1DrsQpxnrwcdYrmTMCvk1gWaODV2fHz2sOiW37bxu1f0jTe31ltDK-9AY )

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 the musical theatre so behind in size diversity? Is the world actually becoming more progressive or are we nearing the end of the ‘woke’ era? And why are plane seats still so small and only catered to thin people?

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Milo Hartill

( https://www.instagram.com/milohartill/ )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Lucy & Yak ( https://www.instagram.com/lucyandyak/ )
• Verbose ( https://www.instagram.com/verbosethelabel/)

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 being a plus size person in the fitness industry? Can one ever be *GASP* fit AND fat? And why is the older generation obsessed with fat shaming us? 

Host: Demi Lynch

Guest Host: Tiffany Croww

( https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffanycroww?_t=8V47HRus4aA&_r=1 )

( https://youtube.com/channel/UCy0109nQyuakaqDlXRFKxug )

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Landwhale by Jes Baker ( https://www.amazon.com.au/Landwhale-Turning-Insults-Nicknames-Image/dp/1580056814 )
• Exoticathletica tights ( https://instagram.com/exoticathletica?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= )

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 really like working for one of the most well-known brands in Australia's plus size community? Why is the company looking to size down rather than provide larger sizes? And most importantly... does City Chic actually care about the plus size community?

Host: Demi Lynch

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

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

Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week:

• Blackmilk ( https://instagram.com/blackmilkclothing?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= )
• Cosmic Drifters ( https://instagram.com/cosmicdrifters?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= )
• Kholo ( https://instagram.com/kholo_thelabel?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= )
• Snag tights ( https://instagram.com/snagtights?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= )

We at Faternise pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the Meanjin land. We acknowledge that we are on the stolen lands of the Jagera and Turrbal people, whose sovereignty was never ceded.

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