The Fat Doctor Podcast Challenging the fourth law: Is a person's worth determined by their health?
In order to challenge the fourth law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Michelle Osbourne, a content creator, communications professional and multi-disciplined educator that specializes in helping marginalized communities build socially conscious brands
In this episode, Asher and Michelle discuss:
- How we often seek external validation to define our worth
- How to handle negative comments about our bodies and health concern trolling
- The difference between confidence, body positivity and body neutrality
- The importance of instersectional fat activism
References:
Michelle can be found on Instagram and Tik Tok
Michelle's website is Michelle Osbourne & Co
You can email Michelle at hello@michelleosbourne.com
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More about Michelle Osbourne
Michelle works from an anti-racist, anti-oppression, intersectional feminist framework and can often be heard speaking on topics such as body liberation, self-confidence, marginalized woman issues and LGBTQ2+ rights. She’s been a frequent guest speaker on radio, podcasts, voted CBC’s 2021 Black Changemakers, featured on T.V. and in magazines such as City News Montreal and Today’s Parent. With over 15 years of experience working in marketing and communications, Michelle is the owner of her own branding and communications studio Michelle Osbourne & Co. and is also the Creative Director of Project Femme Noire, a photo series that celebrates Black women living in Québec City.
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