67. Being SEEN: picture grief with Lindley Ashline

In episode 68 of The Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana welcome guest Lindley Ashline, a photographer and body liberation activist from Seattle.

Lindley shares her journey towards becoming a fat positive advocate, influenced by her strong sense of justice rooted in her autism. The conversation covers her experiences with body image growing up, the importance of visibility for all body sizes, and overcoming 'picture grief.' 

Here’s what to expect from this episode:

02:03 Lindley's Journey to Fat Positivity

03:08 The Impact of Diet Culture

06:21 Discovering Fat Positivity Online

08:40 The Role of Justice in Body Liberation

12:50 The Power of Representation in Photography

21:59 Challenging Historical Erasure of Fat Bodies

24:58 Navigating Bias in Photography

26:35 Managing Grief Through Photography

27:51 Addressing Physical and Emotional Needs during photos

29:16 The Importance of Feeling Safe

30:02 Personal Experiences and Client Stories

32:52 The Value of Being in Photos

40:10 Preparing for a Photo Shoot

43:57 Resources and Final Thoughts

Join Bri and Lindley in their collaborative picture grief masterclass, Unseen: How to Become Part of the Memories Again. This 75 min master class will  dig deep into the emotional complexity and cultural layers of picture grief.

Learn more about UNSEEN here. 

Save $10 with early bird code: BESEEN10

To work with Lindley

Check out: https://bodyliberationphotos.com

• Learn more about her program SEEN: a 1:1 opportunity to explore your photos:  https://bodyliberationphotos.com/seen
• A Free Resource: How to Find a Body-Positive Photographer: https://bodyliberationphotos.com/how-to-find-a-bodypositive-photographer
• A Free Resource: Body Liberation Guide: http://bit.ly/bodyliberationguide 
• Emily Nagoski quote from Come As You Are:

"Images matter. They tell us what’s possible, what things go together, what belongs and what doesn’t belong. And we’re all just trying to belong somewhere.” 

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