

Fierce Fatty Podcast
Vinny Welsby
Join Vinny Welsby (they/them), TEDx speaker, best-selling author, and certified Fierce Fatty as they teach you how to love your fat body without going on yet another ever again. 95-99% of diets fail, it’s not your fault you’ve never succeeded at losing weight! Wear the damn bikini, rock that crop top, and embrace that curvy body. Break down limiting negative self-beliefs and root out the reasons why you think your plus-size body is not ok. Episodes topics include - fatphobia, diet culture, intuitive eating, how to be confident, dating while plus-size, health at every size, overcoming stigma and shame, and taking over the world one fatty at a time!
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Sep 27, 2022 • 55min
140: Is it Body Dysmorphia or Is It Weight Bias?
“JuSt lOvE YoUrSeLf, I DiD It, So cAn yOu! Yeah, I’m thin, conventionally attractive, neurotypical, white, non-disabled, and rich but ANYONE can do it!” Is accepting your body as simple as choosing to stop hating yourself or could something else be going on if you’re struggling with body hate? Could BDD be at play and if it is is that a form of fatphobia? TW: talking about symptoms of BDD and mention of $uic*de symptom. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/140 DSM 5 (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) BDD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519712/table/ch3.t19/ Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD): https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/conditions/body-dysmorphia/#:~:text=Body%20dysmorphic%20disorder%20(BDD)%2C,affects%20both%20men%20and%20women. Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353938 Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD): https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/body-dysmorphic-disorder Treatment: https://www.insider.com/how-to-treat-body-dysmorphia-2018-7 Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): https://www.insider.com/how-to-treat-body-dysmorphia-2018-7 Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): https://bdd.iocdf.org/professionals/therapists-guide-to-bdd-tx/ Body Dysmorphia is a form of fatphobia: https://www.reddit.com/r/BodyDysmorphia/comments/nuxvdy/body_dysmorphia_is_a_form_of_fatphobia/

Sep 20, 2022 • 1h 5min
139: Kourtney Kardashian and Britney Spears: Thin Celebs Being Anti-fat and Pro-diet
Kourtney Kardashian reveals super concerning rules around food she is teaching her kids in an interview to sell gummies (of course the gummies are non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, gelatin-free, no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners, corn syrup or any actual ingredients at all. They are just air, oh wait, oxygen is a chemical! Oh no!). In the same week, Britney Spears puts up an explicitly anti-fat IG post and calls Xtina’s backup dancers fat. Pluuuuus the fat community is also dealing with the fatphobic mess that is The Whale, a movie starring Brenden Fraser. Fun! /sarcasm. Let’s talk celebs today and their BS. TW: disordered eating (but no numbers and limited food descriptions), anti-fatness Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/139 Kourtney Kardashian Has Been Accused Of Projecting An “Obsessive" And "Unhealthy” Relationship With Food Onto Her Kids After Revealing What She Restricts Them From Having In A Controversial Interview: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniesoteriou/kourtney-kardashian-unhealthy-relationship-food-children?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharecopy Kourtney Kardashian Barker Takes On Gummies: https://technoblender.com/kourtney-kardashian-barker-takes-on-gummies/ Kourtney Kardashian Explains Why She and Her Kids Went Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free: https://people.com/food/kourtney-kardashian-gluten-and-dairy-free/ Britney Spears Said She Didn’t Mean To “Be Critical Of Anybody” But “It Is What It Is” After Body-Shaming Christina Aguilera’s Dancers In A “Fatphobic” And “Disgusting” Instagram Post: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/leylamohammed/britney-spears-christina-aguilera-body-shaming-backlash?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharecopy Britney IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CibIJgMpyi9/?hl=en A Stockpile Of Points Against The Fatphobic Film The Whale by J Aprileo: https://comfyfat.com/2021/03/01/the-whale/ Aubrey Gordon: https://twitter.com/yrfatfriend/status/1566578114062614529

Sep 13, 2022 • 1h 5min
138: 20 Ways to Tell if You’re Unlearning Anti-fat Bias and Diet Culture and 20 Signs You’re Not
If you’ve lived your whole life being told that fat is bad and dieting will be your salvation then unlearning those messages can be hard! So what are the signs you’re making progress and what are the ways to know that you still have some work to do? I’ll break down both into lists for you in this episode. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/138

Sep 6, 2022 • 1h 11min
137: Fat Shaming in Kids Media
Which shows and movies are the most aggressively fatphobic? I asked my IG followers that question and wow, you had the stuff to say! I got a lot of examples of egregious depictions of fat people that go into the brains of kids. Studies show that kids start displaying anti-fat attitudes by the age of 4, want to help them avoid harmful fat tropes? Listen in! TW: I’m talking about fatphobic depictions and storylines throughout the episode. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/137 Free Training: The 4 Simple Steps to Feel Confident in Your Body and Around Food ... Even If You Believe It's Not Possible! https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/org Fatphobic Kids Shows: https://cafemom.com/parenting/210376-fat-shaming-kids-shows Arthur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0d8tYnW8ag Trolls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkjPdJHgfco Peppa Pig: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/is-peppa-pig-fat-shaming_n_586d158ce4b0d9a5945d505c Zootopia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zze5ltaDFKA Snow White: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/juliareinstein/red-shoes-and-the-7-dwarves Blubber by Judy Blume: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blubber_(novel) Books celebrating body diversity for kids: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/childrens-books-characters-diverse-body-types_l_60340160c5b66dfc1020b205 Lovely: https://amzn.to/3zfUvC6 Pies From Nowhere: https://amzn.to/3zjmAbz Cave Baby: https://amzn.to/3EoRJhy Her Body Can: https://amzn.to/3loD6lG My Rainbow: https://amzn.to/3Cxx0GL Abigail the Whale: https://amzn.to/2Xm5XyO What Would Fashion Look Like If It Included All Of Us?: https://go.skimresources.com/?id=38395X1559468&isjs=1&jv=15.3.0-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.huffpost.com%2Fentry%2Fchildrens-books-characters-diverse-body-types_l_60340160c5b66dfc1020b205&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universalstandard.com%2Fpages%2Fchildrens-book&xs=1&xtz=-480&xuuid=0c81a1e0e5e1be37f96ad8e3b6068266&xjsf=other_click__auxclick%20%5B2%5D Fry Bread: https://amzn.to/3tN9D8J Backyard Fairies: https://amzn.to/2XkD5a0 Amanda's Big Dream: https://amzn.to/3lsEXpH Brontorina: https://amzn.to/3nECIlN My Great Big Mamma: https://amzn.to/3Avp6Nv Voice Of Freedom: https://amzn.to/3CfjcAr The Truth About Old People: https://amzn.to/3EoSEP2 The Body Book: https://amzn.to/3lu3URE Chunky: https://amzn.to/3lzJ7vZ Flora And The Flamingo: https://amzn.to/2XhCrKp Full Mouse, Empty Mouse: https://amzn.to/2XoVX8o Your Body Is Awesome: https://amzn.to/3hEAFdv Dusk: https://amzn.to/3kbFi0p

Aug 30, 2022 • 1h 8min
136: Hypnotic Gastric Band and Herbs up your vag to lose weight?!
I have been seeing some wild sh*t advertised lately regarding weight loss. I’ve looked into them and am sharing the most cringe-inducing in this week's episode! TW: I’m gonna be talking about diets and diet claims (no numbers mentioned) and so if you think this could be triggering please skip. TW: In part 1 I talk about transphobia, suicide ideation briefly, and violence against trans folks. Skip to 30 mins in to avoid. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/136 Free Training: The 4 Simple Steps to Feel Confident in Your Body and Around Food ... Even If You Believe It's Not Possible! https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/org The Philosophy of Antifa | Philosophy Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgwS_FMZ3nQ J.K. Rowling | ContraPoints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gDKbT_l2us

Aug 23, 2022 • 54min
135: Food Addiction, Sugar Addiction, CARBS ADDICTION?!
Do you think about food all the time? Countdown the minutes until you can eat again? Are you addicted to eating? In this episode found out what my experience with this is and finally answer the question: Food Addiction, Sugar Addiction, CARBS ADDICTION?! Are they real? TW: I talk about addiction symptoms and binge eating disorder, restriction. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/135 Free Training: The 4 Simple Steps to Feel Confident in Your Body and Around Food ... Even If You Believe It's Not Possible! https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/org "Request for Comments in Minimum Seat Dimensions Necessary for Safety of Air Passengers (Emergency Evacuation): https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/08/03/2022-16565/request-for-comments-in-minimum-seat-dimensions-necessary-for-safety-of-air-passengers-emergency Anne's comment: https://www.regulations.gov/comment/FAA-2022-1001-3731 Evidence for sugar addiction: Behavioral and neurochemical effects of intermittent, excessive sugar intake: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2235907/ "

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 1min
134: How to Decode Alarmist Fatphobic News Stories
Explore the sensationalism of fatphobic news as the hosts dissect how alarmist narratives shape public perception. Learn to navigate academic research by understanding the peer-review process and distinguishing between various study types. They tackle misleading weight loss claims, revealing ethical pitfalls and the importance of critically analyzing methodologies. Simplifying complex research language is also highlighted, ensuring everyone can access and understand vital information on health beyond just weight.

Jul 19, 2022 • 1h 10min
133: Is the “Ob*sity” Epidemic Real??
The podcast dives into the controversy surrounding the supposed obesity epidemic, questioning if it's real or just a societal myth. It scrutinizes the historical biases behind the Body Mass Index and reveals its harmful roots in racist ideologies. The discussion challenges traditional views on health and weight, emphasizing behaviors over numbers on a scale. Ultimately, it tackles the stigma faced by larger individuals and advocates for a more compassionate, nuanced understanding of body positivity.

Jul 12, 2022 • 58min
132: Raising Fat Positive Kids
This episode is inspired by a member of my group program, Fierce Fatty Academy, who shared that her doctor shamed her son's weight. Children are going to be exposed to weight bias, so what can we do when that happens? And what can we do to make sure that we don't unintentionally cause them to stress about their weight and food? Isn’t childhood “ob*sity” causing massive issues in society meaning we need to control children's weights? BONUS: List of 39 books for kids to adolescents that spread the body diversity message. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/132 Free Training: The 4 Simple Steps to Feel Confident in Your Body and Around Food ... Even If You Believe It's Not Possible! https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/org Filter ads by weight loss: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfB-8nYsfGK/ Children are 242 times more likely to suffer from an eating disorder than they are from type 2 diabetes. If you took a sample of 100,000 children, only 12 would have type 2 diabetes...but 2,900 would meet the criteria for an eating disorder. - https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17940755158451275/ By age 6, girls especially start to express concerns about their own weight or shape. 40-60% of elementary school girls (ages 6-12) are concerned about their weight or about becoming too fat. This concern endures through life (Smolak, 2011). PLUS OTHER STATS: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/sites/default/files/ResourceHandouts/GeneralStatistics.pdf “The best-known environmental contributor to the development of eating disorders is the sociocultural idealization of thinness.” PLUS OTHER STATS: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics-research-eating-disorders Division of responsibility: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/ Books celebrating body diversity for kids 45 Pounds (More or Less) by Kelly Barson Animals Brag About Their Bottoms by Maki Sato Body Image Because All Bodies Are Great Bodies by Hohn, Tierra C is for Consent by Eleanor Morrison Camp Utopia and The Forgiveness Diet by Jenny Ruden Celebrate Your Body (and Its Changes, Too!): The Ultimate Puberty Book for Girls by Sonya Renee Taylor Dancing in the Wings by Debbie Allen Deenie by Judy Blume Dumplin' by Julie Murphy El Deafo by Cece Bell I Am Confident, Brave & Beautiful: A Coloring Book for Girls by Hopscotch Girls I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont I Love My Hair! by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley It's Okay To Be Different by Todd Parr Jane, The Fox, and Me by Fanny Britt Karma Khullar's Mustache by Kristi Wientge Leah On The Offbeat by Becky Albertalli Listening to My Body: A Guide to Helping Kids Understand the Connection Between Their Sensations by Gabi Garcia Love Your Body: Your Body Can Do Amazing Things! by Jessica Sanders Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald No Combina by Monica Brown Puddin' (Dumplin') by Julie Murphy Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall Smile by Raina Telgemeier Stand Straight, Ella Kate by Kate Klise Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell Sticks & Stones by Abby Cooper Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina by Michaela DePrince, Elaine Deprince The Body Image Book for Girls Love Yourself and Grow up Fearless by Markey, Charlotte N. The Body Image Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help Girls Develop a Healthy Body Image In An Image-Obsessed World by Julia V. Taylor MA The Colors of Us by Karen Katz The Confidence Code for Girls: Taking Risks, Messing Up, and Becoming Your Amazingly Imperfect, Totally Powerful Self by Katty Kay The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens: A Non-Diet, Body Positive Approach to Building a Healthy Relationship with Food by Elyse Resch The Skin I'm In by Sharon Flake The Summer of Jordi Perez (and The Best Burgers in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding The Ugly One by Leanne Statland Ellis To Be Honest by Maggie Ann Martin Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson Your Body is Awesome: Body Respect for Children by Sigrun Danielsdottir Your Child’s Weight - Helping Without Harming by Ellyn Satter

Jun 29, 2022 • 1h 10min
131: Help! I’m Surrounded by Fatphobes!
Struggling with accepting your body and unsure why? Could it be that you’re surrounded by people who think dieting is super awesome and fatness is icky? If you are friends with folks who make casual references to thin being better than fat or even full-out fat jokes then this episode is for you! I’m giving you tactics for dealing with them and am also talking about other ways to improve your levels of body satisfaction. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/131 Free Training: The 4 Simple Steps to Feel Confident in Your Body and Around Food ... Even If You Believe It's Not Possible! https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/org "Bridget Everett show Somebody Somewhere: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12759100/ Post on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfCeIFAO491/"