
Amanda Martinez Beck
Fat activist, educator, and the author of More of You: The Fat Girl's Field Guide to the Modern World. She runs the Instagram account @your_body_is_good and writes a weekly Substack called The Fat Dispatch.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 42min
#159: Ozempic, Body Peace, and Eating Disorder Recovery with Activist and Author Amanda Martinez Beck
Amanda Martinez Beck, a fat activist and author of "More of You: The Fat Girl's Field Guide to the Modern World," shares her inspiring journey through eating disorder recovery and body liberation. She discusses the complexities of growing up in a body at odds with societal norms and the importance of fostering a food-positive environment for her children. Amanda also candidly explores her experience with Ozempic for diabetes management, navigating the stigma of weight loss drugs, and finding peace in her body amidst the noise of diet culture.

Mar 24, 2025 • 34min
Why Ozempic Isn't a Miracle Weight-Loss Drug with Amanda Martinez Beck
Amanda Martinez Beck, a fat activist and author of *More of You*, shares her insights on Ozempic, a diabetes medication often mistaken for a miracle weight-loss drug. She opens up about her personal battles with dieting and disordered eating, promoting body acceptance in a fatphobic society. Amanda discusses how chronic conditions have shaped her relationship with food and body image, making the case that diet culture is a modern religion. She challenges societal perceptions of wellness and encourages compassionate understanding of body diversity.