'Is This Flattering?' with Matilda and Olivia Maree

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Can we truly challenge fatphobia when it is woven into our culture, institutions, and everyday beliefs?

In Part 2 of our conversation on fatphobia, weight stigma, and diet culture, we move beyond defining the problem and explore what meaningful change looks like. We discuss the challenges of unlearning weight bias, the impact of internalised fatphobia, and how individuals and systems can begin to adopt more weight-inclusive and compassionate approaches to health and well-being.

Drawing on perspectives from Health at Every Size (HAES®), body liberation, and eating disorder recovery, this episode examines the connection between body size, social justice, healthcare access, and mental health. We also reflect on what it means to support people of all body sizes in a society that continues to privilege thinness.

Whether you're a health professional, student, advocate, or someone working to heal your relationship with your body, this episode offers practical insights and critical reflection on challenging anti-fat bias and creating more inclusive communities.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to identify and challenge internalised fatphobia
• The relationship between weight stigma and mental health
• Why weight-inclusive care matters in healthcare settings
• The limits of focusing solely on weight as a health measure
• Body liberation and social justice perspectives
• Creating more inclusive conversations about health and wellbeing
• Taking action against weight bias in everyday life

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What is fatphobia, and is it possible to unlearn it?

In this episode, we explore the roots and impacts of fatphobia, weight stigma, and weight bias in contemporary society. From healthcare and education to media, workplaces, and personal relationships, we examine how anti-fat attitudes are reinforced through diet culture and how they can affect body image, mental health, and access to care.

Drawing on weight-inclusive, anti-diet, and Health at Every Size (HAES) perspectives, we discuss common myths about body weight and health, unpack the social and structural nature of fatphobia, and explore what it means to challenge internalised beliefs about bodies and worth.

Whether you're interested in body acceptance, eating disorder recovery, social justice, or creating more inclusive communities, this conversation offers practical insights and critical reflection on one of the most pervasive forms of discrimination.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What fatphobia is and how it differs from concerns about health
• The impact of weight stigma on physical and mental well-being
• How diet culture shapes our beliefs about bodies
• Internalised fatphobia and body image
• Weight-inclusive and anti-diet approaches to health
• Why challenging weight bias matters for social change

Keywords: fatphobia, weight stigma, weight bias, anti-diet, diet culture, body image, body acceptance, Health at Every Size, HAES, weight-inclusive care, eating disorders, social justice, mental health, healthcare discrimination, body diversity.

#Fatphobia #WeightStigma #AntiDiet #BodyImage #HAES #BodyAcceptance #WeightInclusiveCare #DietCulture #EatingDisorderRecovery #SocialJustice

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Do you need help after listening to this ep?

Contact the Butterfly Foundation 1800 33 4673

https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/

Things mentioned:

How does ozempic impact the brain in binge eating disorder? Listen here. https://psychologicalsciences.unimelb.edu.au/engage/psychtalks/podcasts/season-4/s4e1-ozempic-transcript 

• Ozempic and the loss of representation (why does it hurt?). 
• If ozempic was cheaper (24% of people would try it)
• If friends were using it (36% would try it)
• 50/50 find food noise and weight loss the bigger issue
• Is ozempic ruining representation? 81% of people need to see more bodies.. Anne hathaway is soley responsible for protecting representation! JKS
• Is ozempic like any other medication? Theoretically yes! But people aren’t sure.. 67% say no

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This week, it's a silly one, folks! Matilda and Olivia discuss all the wellness topics that have kicked off since being offline:

- Run Clubs?!

- The Healing Economy, using your grief for content.

- Are Pilates Princesses the new Jane Fonda 80s aerobics?

- Fridge Cigarettes.

- Protein-maxxing/Fibre-maxxing, why is everyone maxxing? The scariness of the manosphere.

- Ozempic chat got too big for its boots, we'll be back with a standalone episode.

P.s take a shot everytime Matilda says "curious" 

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After nearly 2 years... We have returned with some life updates and reflections on previous poddy episodes.

Matilda and Olivia share about their experiences of life over the past 2 years, and what work has looked like.

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Instagram @naturopath___jadeflint / https://www.instagram.com/naturopath___jadeflint/?hl=en

OTHER:

Who Is Wellness for? Authored by Fariha Roisin.

Alok V Menon: https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/?hl=en

TransHub Link: https://www.transhub.org.au/

Language and Terminology PDF link. https://www.prideinhealth.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Language-and-terminology.pdf

Trans101 Link: https://trans101.org.au/

Heal All Consulting – Instagram for practitioner education.

Training Modules for practitioners: https://nwmphn.org.au/for-primary-care/clinical-support/lgbtiq-support/

Non-binary and inclusive practitioners
Naarm/Melbourne
Sam Jeffrey - Naturopath.
George Hallifax  - Naturopath.
Sage King  - Naturopath.
Rhiannon Hardingham  - Naturopath.
Lucy Rae - Nutritionist

Practitioners at Komyuniti Wellness – all inclusive 

Bodywork
Nikolina - osteopathy https://www.instagram.com/niko.lina___/
Claire Heland - shiatsu and remedial massage https://www.instagram.com/eucalypt.wellness/
Lara Blumer - acupuncture https://www.instagram.com/larablumeracupuncture/
Body Work with Alice – Massage Therapist

Therapy
Olivia Campbell - psychologist https://www.instagram.com/dr.olivia.psychologist/
Ala Purchla - psychotherapy https://melbourneintegratedtherapies.com.au/practitioners/ala-purchla
Ru Connolley - Psychotherapist

Northern Rivers
Bodywork
https://www.instagram.com/tallowwood_bodywork
https://www.instagram.com/inbloomot
https://www.instagram.com/misoshiatsu
Maddy Lou - chinese medicine https://www.instagram.com/maddylou_acupuncture/

Therapy
Edie Bartley (Available online) - art therapy and sexology https://www.instagram.com/with.edie/
Bronte Purcell (Available online)  - therapy and womb hara https://www.instagram.com/bronte.purcell/
Ella Noah Bancroft - counsellor and educator https://www.instagram.com/ellanoahbancroft_
Annie Monks - therapy and social work https://www.instagram.com/sits_for_snacks
Jack Martin (online) - somatic therapy https://www.healingstudio.com.au/jackmartin

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Welcome back!

This week, Olivia opens up to our community about one of the hardest moments in her personal life last year.

She also talks about the challenge of sharing personal anecdotes as a practitioner, how to recognise depression, and when to reach out for help.

It's an emotional one, so take care of yourself and see you next time.

Studies on Maslows Hierachy of Needs:

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a Guide for Living
Authors: Lester, D., Hvezda, J., Sullivan, S., & Plourde, R.
Publication: Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 1983

Summary:
This study explores how Maslow's hierarchy of needs can be applied as a guide for living a fulfilling life. It highlights the importance of satisfying lower-level needs (physiological and safety) before addressing higher-level psychological and self-fulfillment needs. The authors discuss how unmet basic needs can lead to mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.

Link: [Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs as a Guide for Living](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0022167883233001)

 2. The Relationship Between Basic Needs and Psychological Well-Being

Study: "Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration and Their Implications for Well-Being in Older Adults"
Authors: Chen, B., Vansteenkiste, M., Beyers, W., Boone, L., Deci, E. L., Van der Kaap-Deeder, J., ... & Ryan, R. M.
Publication: Journal of Personality, 2015

Summary:
This study investigates the impact of satisfying basic psychological needs (autonomy, competence, and relatedness) on well-being and mental health. It provides evidence that when these needs are frustrated, individuals experience lower well-being and higher levels of depression and anxiety.

Link: [Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jopy.12155) 

 3. Social Support, Basic Needs, and Depression

Study: "The Role of Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction in Explaining Depressive Symptoms: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective"
Authors: Wei, M., Shaffer, P. A., Young, S. K., & Zakalik, R. A.
Publication: Journal of Counseling Psychology, 2005

Summary:
This study examines how the satisfaction of basic psychological needs influences depressive symptoms. It suggests that unmet basic needs, such as those for safety and social connections, are closely linked to increased depressive symptoms. The study also emphasizes the role of social support in mitigating these effects.

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Non-diet-related health resolutions

• Caffeine consumption?
• Sleep hygiene 
• Oral health - brushing teeth 
• Hormonal nurturing eating breakfast when you wake up 
• Walking and talking clubs (gentle movement) 

‘Crisp’ Composed & Produced by Hugh Klein / Komang

Recordings made - Romanica Studios, Pantin Paris & Eltham Melbourne

Mastering - Nicholas Di Lorenzo

Label - Lekker Collective

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