Happy New Year y’all, and welcome to the start of another season! We’re starting off our 4th season discussing the dangers of fatphobia and the importance of body inclusivity with our good friend, Jerlyn Brutas. We touch on using the word “fat,” our experiences with body discrimination, the intersectionality of fatphobia, and its presence in the healthcare system. Is it okay to call someone fat? Tune in to hear our thoughts! We hope you enjoy this episode & we’re so excited for what’s in store for season 4.
Background on the dangers of body positivity
Have you experienced discrimination based on the size of your body?
How we grew up seeing sizes, changing rooms, and fashion
Is it okay to call someone fat?
What’s wrong with “I’m not fat. I have fat”
How do you think fatphobia intersects with different identities? (different cultures, queer identities, etc) & expectations as a non-binary person
Navigating comments from family
Healthcare professionals & why BMI isn’t the greatest indicator of health
What do you think we can do to create a body-inclusive society?Take a Weight Implicit Association Test to assess your biases!
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Music - Patience by Dyalla
Cover Art - Saki & Newton
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