Fierce Fatty Podcast

When we see headlines about the cost of fatness on society and what a terrible burden that is - are those numbers real? How do they come up with that number? We are looking at the supposed burden of fat people in Canada today and their $7.1 billion cost and working out how they got to that figure and how much of that number can be attributable to anti-fat bias and the harms living in a society dedicated to fat hate. TW: 3 mentions of O Word by mistake and anti-fat fuckery. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/166 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers The costs of obesity in Canada have been estimated at $4.6–$7.1 billion annually: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/migration/phac-aspc/hp-ps/hl-mvs/oic-oac/assets/pdf/oic-oac-eng.pdf Is there more to the equation? Weight bias and the costs of obesity: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6964496/ Letter to the Editor: Response to Singh et al. (2018). Is there more to the equation? Weight bias and the costs of obesity. Canadian Journal of Public Health: https://doi.org/10.17269/s41997-019-00223-2 New “ob*sity” treatments and technology to save the NHS billions: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-obesity-treatments-and-technology-to-save-the-nhs-billions#:~:text=Obesity%20costs%20the%20NHS%20a,spent%20on%20key%20frontline%20services.

Dive into the complex world of weight loss surgery, where statistics meet personal tales. Discover the varying success rates and the hidden emotional challenges faced by individuals, especially in the spotlight. The discussion tackles the impact of societal pressures and the stigma surrounding body image. Find out about the often-overlooked complications and the importance of community support while navigating these tough journeys. Prepare for an eye-opening exploration that encourages empathy and self-acceptance!

Today we have listener questions! What do you say to someone who claims you are promoting fatness? What things can you do to be a helpful fat ally and what things aren’t so great? Where can I find fat trans and nonbinary masculine representation? What to say when someone comments on your unintentional weight loss due to illness? I’ve got all these covered in this episode! Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/164 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Fat trans/non binary masc folks: Jordan Underwood: https://www.instagram.com/jordallenhall/?hl=en Caleb Luna: https://www.instagram.com/dr_chairbreaker/ J Aprileo: https://www.instagram.com/comfyfattravels/ Da'Shaun L. Harrison: https://www.instagram.com/dashaunlh/ Bryan Guffey: https://www.instagram.com/blackqueeriroh/ Heart: https://www.instagram.com/transyogateacher/ Nat DiFrank: https://www.instagram.com/transfats3xedu/ The non-binary jennifer coolidge: https://www.instagram.com/trans.surrealness/ Mateo Valentino Díaz: https://www.instagram.com/happyfattransman/ Fat Allyship: https://www.nylon.com/beauty/what-is-the-role-of-an-ally-to-the-fat-community

How do anti-fat culture and hustle culture share characteristics? How intertwined are they exactly? And what about the links to white supremacy culture? I am a recover(ed/ing) hustle culture enthusiast and long-removed anti-fat culture supporter and have observed firsthand the harms of both and how eerily similar they actually are. TW: anti-fat, classist, ableist, and healthist attitudes shared in the show. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/163 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers White supremacy culture: https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/characteristics.html https://www.dismantlingracism.org/uploads/4/3/5/7/43579015/okun_-_white_sup_culture.pdf https://twitter.com/DrAmyPorto/status/1603401854725005314

Did you know that in some countries (like Ireland), people with a BMI that is deemed “too high” are unable to buy a property? Fat people are turned away from IVF clinics and their ability to parent an adoptive child can be deemed insufficient due solely to body size. We talk about these outrageous denials of basic opportunities and eugenics that fat people experience in this episode. TW: mention of BMI and weight plus anti-fat bias. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/162 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers The Misguided Logic of Deporting Fat People: https://archive.is/1e2Hd#selection-427.0-432.0 Too fat to live here?: http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/8970683/Too-fat-to-live-here Too fat for NZ: Mum can't lose weight fast enough for immigration officials: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/300341891/too-fat-for-nz-mum-cant-lose-weight-fast-enough-for-immigration-officials Bank refuses to release mortgage for woman deemed at higher Covid risk: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/bank-refuses-to-release-mortgage-for-woman-deemed-at-higher-covid-risk-1.4517854 Flare: Fat Legal Advocacy, Rights, & Education : https://www.flareproject.org/ Intuitive Eating Counsellor: https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.eating.ireland/ Too fat to adopt - the married, teetotal couple rejected by council because of man's weight: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2009/jan/13/adoption-rejected-couple BMI Criteria for Adoption: https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/directory-record/66750/bmi-criteria-for-adoption Guidance on Overweight Adopters: https://www.proceduresonline.com/adoptnortheast/raa/files/overweight_adopters.pdf We were turned down for adoption for being obese: https://metro.co.uk/2021/10/23/we-were-turned-down-for-adoption-for-being-overweight-2-15462005/ Obese Face Obstacles in Adoption Process: https://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=3429655&page=1 Should there be a weight cutoff for IVF? Firestorm of debate over denying fertility treatments to obese women: https://nationalpost.com/health/should-there-be-a-weight-cutoff-for-ivf-firestorm-of-debate-over-denying-fertility-treatments-to-obese-women#:~:text=In%20B.C.%2C%20private%20IVF%20clinics,with%20a%20BMI%20over%2038 When You’re Told You’re Too Fat to Get Pregnant: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/18/magazine/fertility-weight-obesity-ivf.html?fbclid=IwAR22Z_wKX0-LyGPhMhnWPaHWjXZn6vw3e-TejXQS3nLic-xsaI21NdwoGyI Infertility: https://archive.is/8eGnm#selection-1355.0-1355.11 How is weight and height (BMI) used in life insurance?: https://protectyourwealth.ca/height-and-weight-impact-on-life-insurance-canada/#one Yes, You Can Still Be Fired for Being Fat: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-03-15/weight-discrimination-remains-legal-in-most-of-the-u-s At Victoria Hospital, Obese Job Candidates Need Not Apply: https://www.texastribune.org/2012/03/26/victoria-hospital-wont-hire-very-obese-workers/ Most Americans Are Too Fat to Donate their Bodies to Science: https://www.vice.com/en/article/vvjz3d/most-americans-are-too-fat-to-donate-their-bodies-to-science Overweight and Obesity Statistics: https://archive.is/pRI5D#selection-1345.1-1345.34

If you went to school and were/are fat then there is a sizeable chance that you have a least some stories to tell about the harm your experienced, specifically about physical education (PE) classes. From government-mandated fitness tests to running around the track in shame many people have had heartbreakingly awful experiences that have turned them off formal exercise, sometimes for good, destroyed self-esteem and created eating disorders. TW: some pretty awful stories of abusive treatment of kids.

Discovering fat liberation and anti-diet was life-changing for me! There have been so many shifts in my ways of thinking and a huge change in how I now experience the world. What are these changes and how many of them are good, bad and just plain annoying? Do I wish I could go back to where I was blissfully unaware of anti-fat bias and how pervasive it is? Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/160 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers

What is it like to be fat in the workplace? I asked you to share your stories and I will be sharing the stats. Is there a difference in how fat men vs fat women are perceived and treated? And how much distinction do we see between smaller fat people and larger fat people? We have some pretty jaw-dropping stories of weight bias in the workplace and so if that’s not feeling good for you today skip the second half of the show. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/159 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers Obesity Discrimination in the Recruitment Process: “You’re Not Hired!”: Stuart W. Flint,1,2,* Martin Čadek,3 Sonia C. Codreanu,4 Vanja Ivić,5 Colene Zomer,6 and Amalia Gomoiu7: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4853419/ The grim reality of being a female job seeker: https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/job-seeker-appearance https://d207ibygpg2z1x.cloudfront.net/raw/upload/v1518462741/production/The_Grim_Reality_of_Being_A_Female_Job_Seeker.pdf When it comes to pay do the thin win? 2010 American Psychological Association: http://www.timothy-judge.com/Judge%20and%20Cable%20%28JAP%202010%29.pdf Height, body mass index, and socioeconomic status: mendelian randomisation study in UK Biobank: https://www.bmj.com/content/352/bmj.i582 Weight Bias in the Workplace: A Literature Review: https://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/weight-bias-in-the-workplace-a-literature-review-2329-6879-1000206.php?aid=55088&fbclid=IwAR12Ib3IRwZ0iMy4NRzjLWzkkXjcTd_jkUg8452Y97KHd6kEKoSSPfjePUM Weight Bias: A Policy Brief: https://media.ruddcenter.uconn.edu/PDFs/Weight%20Bias%20Policy%20Brief.pdf

The discussion dives into the controversial classification of fatness as a disease, questioning its implications on health and stigma. They challenge misleading statistics on fat-related deaths while advocating for a more inclusive dialogue in medical research. The conversation also explores the societal biases against fatness and the role of pharmaceutical companies in perpetuating harmful narratives. Lastly, it highlights the significance of fat liberation, equal treatment in healthcare, and finding joy in life's little moments.

What did you learn from the people who raised you about food and weight? How did their caregivers talk to them about diets and fatness? Today we have a super VIP special guest; my Mum! We talk about The Great Starvation (Irish Potato Famine), and British colonialism and look at research on trauma passed down the generations. Even if you don't come from a family that experienced something similar, day-to-day trauma around food and size can be incredibly impactful for many generations. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/157 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-fi.com/fiercefatty/tiers. Intergenerational Food Trauma Exploring Irish Multigenerational Trauma and Its’ Healing: Lessons from the Oglala Lakota (Sioux): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/276489566_Exploring_Irish_Multigenerational_Trauma_and_Its'_Healing_Lessons_from_the_Oglala_Lakota_Sioux Summary of "It Didn't Start With You" by Mark Wolynn: https://backend.quickread.com/files/400/books/ebooks/mark_wolynn_it_didn%E2%80%99t_start_with_you_400.pdf?player=1 Intergenerational Trauma In Modern Ireland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dht6aYNPWrA Effects of Hunger: https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger Did the Irish Famine trigger mental illness in the Irish?: https://www.irishcentral.com/news/irish-famine-mental-illness-connection#:~:text=Irish%20historian%20Oonagh%20Walsh%20believes,Ireland%20and%20those%20who%20emigrated