Fierce Fatty Podcast with Vinny Welsby

It's been 10+ years since I first discovered fat liberation...here's what I've learned. In 2014, I discovered fat liberation and have been talking about it since. So after all these years, I wanted to share my top takeaways about body image, being fat on the internet, the common fears we share, and more. TW: mention of body image struggles in childhood. Like the podcast? Leave a review where you listen! Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/209 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Oprah diet history IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4qzbt4yQmA/?img_index=1 Stages of Fat Identity: Signs You're Thriving or Trapped https://www.instagram.com/p/DXZeCH0ge0G/?img_index=3 NYT "Confessions of a Former Body Positivity Influencer": What It Gets Wrong https://www.instagram.com/p/DWVJ-IgkkJ9/?img_index=1 Links for Fierce Fatty Podcast episodes mentioned: 185: Oprah Leaves WW Board After Using Weight Loss Drugs: https://fiercefatty.com/185 205: Stages of Fat Identity: Signs You're Thriving or Trapped: https://fiercefatty.com/205 30: When Your Partner Says They Don't Find You Attractive: https://fiercefatty.com/030 99: Did Rebel Wilson Gain Weight To Become Famous?: https://fiercefatty.com/099 203: NYT "Confessions of a Former Body Positivity Influencer": What It Gets Wrong: https://fiercefatty.com/203 54: When Your Fave Fat Celeb Loses Weight: https://fiercefatty.com/054 28: My Story of Domestic Abuse: Part 1: https://fiercefatty.com/028 29: My Story of Domestic Abuse: Part 2: https://fiercefatty.com/029 FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Website for corporate training: http://weightinclusiveconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fiercefatty Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnywelsby/ Other stuff and free stuff: linkin.bio/fiercefatty

In this episode, I am sharing the techniques you can explore to help you with your body confidence. From dispelling common fears to what to do if you're worried people are judging your body size and appearance. Then, an essential technique to shift beliefs and 5 steps to feel more confident in your body. To supplement this episode, I have created a free (and really fantastic!) guide called The Body Image Healing Guide: Surviving Anti-Fat Bias and Breaking Free from Body Shame. Get it here: https://fiercefatty.com/bodyimagehealingguide Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/209 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Website for corporate training: http://weightinclusiveconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fiercefatty Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnywelsby/ Other stuff and free stuff: linkin.bio/fiercefatty

Thanks to the work of Black scholars, including Dr. Sabrina Strings, we know that anti-fatness comes from anti-Blackness as well as other oppressive forces. But WHY were certain beliefs about Black bodies created? Who started the myths, and what were they saying? How do those stereotypes about fat Black bodies manifest today? We are going back thousands of years to see where all this nonsense started. Using a variety of sources, including, of course, the go-to book for talking about this Fear of the Black Body by Sabrina Strings, as well as Belly of the Beast by Da'Shaun L. Harrison, and concepts from bell hooks, Patricia Hill Collins, and more. TW: O words, anti-Blackness, slavery, sexism, brief mention of sexual assault, general white fuckery. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/207 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Website for corporate training: http://weightinclusiveconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fiercefatty Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnywelsby/ Other stuff and free stuff: linkin.bio/fiercefatty

We're constantly told that being fat is bad for us, that fat people are ticking time bombs and are pathetic, sad sacks. Is it true? Are fat people giant losers who are doomed to an "unhealthy," miserable existence? In this episode, we flip the script and explore the surprising advantages of fatness. From better disease outcomes to unique social benefits, mental health perks, and even survival advantages, I share 49 benefits of being fat you probably haven't considered. How many can you think of? TW: brief mention of O words. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/206 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Website for corporate training: http://weightinclusiveconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fiercefatty Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnywelsby/ Other stuff and free stuff: linkin.bio/fiercefatty

A roadmap through the stages of fat identity, from internalized shame to secure self-acceptance. Discussion of frameworks that map how people shift their beliefs and behaviors. Clear signs that show progress or reveal lingering diet-culture traps. Practical markers to recognize solidarity, nuance, and when to keep doing the work.

In part 2 of this analysis of the NYT opinion video "Confessions of a Former Body Positivity Influencer," we look at the tension between individual weight loss choices and the political goals of fat liberation. We talk about how formerly fat influencers sometimes become the loudest critics of fatness, and why it feels so painful for fans and followers of so-called "body positive" influencers who seemingly collude with systems of oppression and turn their backs on a marginalized community. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/204 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Website for corporate training: http://weightinclusiveconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fiercefatty Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnywelsby/ Other stuff and free stuff: linkin.bio/fiercefatty

A recent opinion video from The New York Times titled "Confessions of a Former Body Positivity Influencer" claims to expose the dangers of the body positivity movement. But does it actually represent what body positivity (and fat liberation) have historically stood for? Short answer: nope. In this episode, we watch the video in real time and break down the misinformation and subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways anti-fatness is repackaged as just "caring about your health." TW: anti-fat beliefs. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/203 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Website for corporate training: http://weightinclusiveconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fiercefatty Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnywelsby/ Other stuff and free stuff: linkin.bio/fiercefatty

Delving deep into weight loss surgery, this insightful discussion uncovers the realities of post-surgery weight loss and the emotional toll it can take. Listeners will learn about alarming mental health outcomes, including increased risks of depression and even self-harm. The conversation also addresses the complexities surrounding informed consent, especially among children, and highlights troubling racial disparities in surgical outcomes. With compelling patient stories, the episode challenges the myth that surgery is an easy solution and examines broader societal issues.

A deep dive into what weight loss surgeries actually do and how unpredictable outcomes can be. A rundown of surgery types, common complications, and lifelong nutrient problems. Discussion of surgical revisions, substance use risks, and conflicting mortality data. Reflections on stigma, community responses, and the ethical questions raised by pushing surgery as a solution.

It's part 2 of the GLP 1 deep dive! In this episode, we are covering "food noise," the weird things that people are reporting happening to their bodies on GLP-1s, horrid stuff that's happening in the UK, lawsuits, safety planning for those taking the drugs, and whether taking GLPs goes against fat liberation. TW: for British anti-fatness, side effects, and mental health. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/200 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Website for corporate training: http://weightinclusiveconsulting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fiercefatty Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnywelsby/ Other stuff and free stuff: linkin.bio/fiercefatty