What have we learned about who fat people are from the media we consume? What are the common stereotypes we see again and again? In this episode, I answer those questions and analyse different examples of fat media including the dreaded Fat Monica from Friends. If you can, watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience! But I do also audio describe what we are watching :) TW: anti-fat tropes. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/196 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://kofi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Fat Monica: https://youtu.be/4FsR2bjpWQU?si=_4keyVF1JS-LvSrg friends Fat Monica and Chandler for the first time: https://youtu.be/0YpxXy-iLwY?si=GzdOfM0Qc_wKuu9f Friends HD Thanksgiving Flashback- Monica and Rachel: https://youtu.be/4G2-QUqdpt8?si=UNqP6hAZmkxDDsbA Friends: Monica and Rachel dancing HD: https://youtu.be/4Ttwl2nfSqE?si=eVPrscNs70n6hs87 Se7en Gluttony scene: https://youtu.be/TQfWTwRbJ4A?si=HAORW-eIp7uLISWQ Seven (1995) First Victim's Body Examination: https://youtu.be/qBlQeq5oabg?si=eJ-Ypfmm3plEU55q Lucozade - Tracey & Sandra (1997, UK): https://youtu.be/rPwi-bUZuis

Delve into the challenges fat individuals face in healthcare, where weight loss prescriptions often hinder true care. The discussion critiques outdated metrics like BMI and debates whether fatness should be classified as a disease. Advocating for harm reduction and compassionate care, the podcast contrasts the medical model with a more inclusive social model. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on societal biases and the importance of respectful language to foster understanding and reduce harm in discussions around body size.

It’s NOT the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of fat folks because many will be spending time with anti-fat family and then once you survive that it’s into the “New Year New You” diet culture dog shit. Ugh. Want some tactics to overcome this stressful time? Tune into this episode for the salve to all this nonsense. Don’t forget: you’re worthy, you always were you always will be. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/194 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://kofi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Link to the Your Fat Friend doc: https://youtu.be/VZ61fo1SJWs?si=1iNDEc33RW7powzX Link to healthcare survey: https://forms.gle/wVhrP5EjvyEX5Atx9 Boundaries song: https://youtu.be/rZ0ZUVXqJc4 New Year, Same Body, More Love: Resisting Diet Culture and Anti-Fatness in 2025 Thursday 16th January, 2025, 12pm PST: https://fiercefatty.my.canva.site/new-year-same-body-more-love

Accessing healthcare as a fat person often leads to mistreatment and severe consequences. The discussion reveals how anti-fat bias permeates the medical system, affecting diagnoses and care. Personal stories highlight the urgent need for compassionate treatment that transcends weight. The podcast challenges the common focus on weight loss, advocating for a broader understanding of health that truly includes all individuals. Societal attitudes toward fatness are evolving, yet important challenges remain.

Discover the long-term effects and side effects of Wegovy nearly two years since its approval. Explore the societal pressures pushing people towards weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, and hear personal testimonies revealing user experiences and challenges. The realities of weight loss medications are scrutinized, including issues like plateauing results and health risks. Plus, get insights into the ongoing struggle with body image in a judgmental society and the impact of fleeting beauty standards.

The discussion kicks off with Michael Pollan's famous advice: "Eat food, but not too much." They unpack the differences between body narratives and critique the misleading marketing surrounding food addiction and organic produce. The complexities of nutrition science are examined, emphasizing plant-based eating and moderation. The conversation dives into how social factors and environment significantly shape health, arguing that true health determinants extend beyond personal choices. It’s a refreshing take on embracing diverse health narratives!

  I'm on my holidays and so we have a replay for this episode from 2021 which is still super relevant. Let's listen! P.S. This is when I went by Victoria and she/her pronouns. "Self love means caring for your body which means losing weight!" Seems logical, but is it actually? Does being fat mean you've given up and don't give a sh*t about your body, your health and hate yourself? Let's put this statement to the test! TW: brief mention of sexual assault and I talk about getting a PAP/smear test. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/190 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Instagram post on body love journey: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMk8EsOLA3w/ Let's continue the conversation in my free group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/fiercefattyfriends/ 

What would my life be like today if I had never worked to unlearn anti-fat bias? I was so fortunate to stumble upon the message “It’s ok to be fat” over a decade ago and it absolutely revolutionized my life. My life was being ruined by my worship of thinness and obsession with food restriction and body criticism. I’m sharing the 6 main ways my anti-fatness was really messing with me and what it’s like now that I’ve been on the ‘unlearning journey’ for 10 years. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/189 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Weight Inclusive Consulting Fat at Work Report: https://fiercefatty.my.canva.site/download-the-weight-inclusive-consulting-report Training - How to Unlearn Weight Bias (and Be at Peace With Your Body and Other Bodies): https://fiercefatty.my.canva.site/replay-how-to-unlearn-weight-bias-and-be-at-peace-with-your-body-and-others Silly song: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJZXf2tHwgu/ How to Unlearn Weight Bias (and Be at Peace With Your Body and Other Bodies): https://fiercefatty.my.canva.site/how-to-unlearn-weight-bias-and-be-at-peace-with-your-body-and-others

This podcast delves into workplace anti-fatness, revealing statistics and personal stories. Topics include discrimination, biased treatment, lack of inclusivity, and the impact on mental health. The host also discusses emotional experiences, healthcare costs, and the call for fat-positive workplaces.

Let me ask you a question: have you ever had diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training that was focused on size inclusion or anti-fat bias? Has anti-fat bias even been a footnote in any DEI training that you’ve had or seen? I asked these questions to company leaders, DEI professionals and my audience on Instagram and the answer was a resounding big fat ‘no’. This is a problem, a big one. Today we talk about weight bias at work, DEI efforts and fat people’s stories. Want me to train at your workplace? Go to: www.weightbiastraining.com Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/187 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Dismantling ​Anti-Fat ​Bias in The ​Workplace: https://fiercefatty.my.canva.site/understanding-and-dismantling-anti-fat-bias-in-the-workplace DEI’s Big Fat Problem:https://www.weightbiastraining.com/blog/dei Is your organization legally required to protect fat folks from discrimination?: https://www.weightbiastraining.com/blog/legal Unfit for Work: Weight Discrimination in the Workplace: https://obesitycanada.ca/weight-bias/unfit-for-work-weight-discrimination-in-the-workplace/ Unfit for Work: Weight Discrimination in the Workplace: https://obesitycanada.ca/weight-bias/unfit-for-work-weight-discrimination-in-the-workplace/ Median earnings for women in 2021 were 83.1 percent of the median for men: https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2022/median-earnings-for-women-in-2021-were-83-1-percent-of-the-median-for-men.htm Research: How Americans’ Biases Are Changing (or Not) Over Time: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sDcVL8ooZ9ZsEzNBNIWktvOi4bHDAKnWsmgO7C00tu4/edit The Health & Retirement Study: https://www.nia.nih.gov/sites/default/files/2017-06/health_and_retirement_study_0.pdf The weight bias against women in the workforce is real — and it's only getting worse: https://www.npr.org/2023/04/29/1171593736/women-weight-bias-wages-workplace-wage-gap Fat peoples experience: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UqQGE4RuJMnUBe_fmAVg7spzlXYYEC2gpY0DEFlSgmw/edit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10KAblZ_oR5CQUvOsrtHWsInfh7d33Iru?usp=sharing