Director Jeannie Finlay discusses 'Your Fat Friend' documentary, highlighting the challenges of representing fat life in media. They reflect on emotional connections with audiences and the impact of diverse storytelling. The episode also explores joyful moments and showcases the empowering artwork of fat British artist Taney Tinsley.

Stylist and author Dacy Gillespie joins for a fashion challenge debrief breaking traditional rules, navigating personal growth, exploring stylish yet comfortable jeans, reflections on planning outfits, documenting creativity, and exploring creativity in clothing. The hosts also discuss style influences on TikTok and trendy plus-size options in barrel pants.

Annie Nardolilli and Louisa Hall from Griefcat discuss their album Late Stage Capitalism, exploring capitalism's influence on various aspects of life. They touch on creating music, fat positivity, unique fashion choices, and even the topic of poop. The conversation highlights their creative process, challenges in the music industry, and plans for future albums.

Camille, a 13-year-old former gymnast, shares insights on the challenges faced by kids in larger bodies in sports. The podcast discusses toxic messages around exercise, body image, and the importance of creating inclusive and safe environments in youth sports. It also explores the harmful impact of appearance-centric weight standards on athletes and delves into the dark side of professionalization in youth sports, highlighting issues of abusive coaching and anti-fat bias.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.comIt's time for your April Indulgence Gospel! Which we recorded in the same room! The banter should be more delightful than ever! Here’s what we’re getting into:What to say if your tween switches to Diet Coke?How to embrace “joyful movement” when you hate exercise.Are electrolyte drinks a fun “end of day” beverage?Virginia’s most unpopular opinion (yes it’s about skinny jeans). If you are already a paid subscriber, you’ll have this entire episode in your podcast feed and access to the entire transcript in your inbox and on the Burnt Toast Substack.To get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. To hear the whole conversation or read the whole transcript, you'll need to become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber. Subscribe here.Also, don't forget to order Fat Talk: Parenting In the Age of Diet Culture! Get your signed copy now from Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the USA). You can also order it from your independent bookstore, or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, Kobo or anywhere you like to buy books. (Or get the UK edition or the audiobook!) Disclaimer: Virginia and Corinne are humans with a lot of informed opinions. They are not nutritionists, therapists, doctors, or any kind of healthcare providers. The conversation you're about to hear and all of the advice and opinions they give are just for entertainment, information, and education purposes only. None of this is a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice.CREDITSThe Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith. Follow Virginia on Instagram or Twitter.Burnt Toast transcripts and essays are edited and formatted by Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet body liberation journalism.

Stylist Dacy Gillespie joins the podcast to discuss style challenges resembling diets. They explore the struggle between comfort and societal fashion norms, emphasizing personal preferences over societal standards. Discover methods to track clothing choices and emotions to enhance personal style, and strategies for curbing impulsive online shopping.

This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribeWelcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! It's time for your April Extra Butter! This month we’re answering a thorny mix of listener questions:Do we ever get tempted to buy back into diet culture?Is weight-loss surgery (and meds) not “doing it the old-fashioned way?”And what should you say when your daughter’s pants don’t fit—and she hates all her other clothes?Both of these letters bring up a lot of complicated issues. CW for discussions of intentional weight loss, anti-fat rhetoric and weight loss surgery.If you are already an Extra Butter subscriber, you’ll have this entire episode in your podcast feed and access to the entire transcript in your inbox and on the Burnt Toast Substack. To get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. Otherwise, to hear the whole conversation or read the whole transcript, you'll need to join Extra Butter. It's $99 per year, and is the hands down best way to keep Burnt Toast an ad- and sponsor-free space. PS. Don't forget to order Fat Talk: Parenting In the Age of Diet Culture! Get your signed copy now from Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the USA). You can also order it from your independent bookstore, or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, Kobo or anywhere you like to buy books. (Or get the UK edition or the audiobook!) Disclaimer: Virginia and Corinne are humans with a lot of informed opinions. They are not nutritionists, therapists, doctors, or any kind of healthcare providers. The conversation you're about to hear and all of the advice and opinions they give are just for entertainment, information, and education purposes only. None of this is a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice.CREDITSThe Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (follow her on Instagram) and Corinne Fay, who also runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet body liberation journalism! 

Mary Mahoney, co-host of Dolls of Our Lives podcast, talks about nostalgic memories with American Girl dolls, sibling dynamics, and marketing strategies for inclusivity. Discussions include body image books, emotional eating advice, and personal anecdotes about childhood experiences and podcast promotion.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.comIt's time for your March Indulgence Gospel! Corinne and Virginia are talking about their new favorite comfy jeans, Paleo waffles, and whether wanting to lose weight is always because of the patriarchy. If you are already a paid subscriber, you’ll have this entire episode in your podcast feed and access to the entire transcript in your inbox and on the Burnt Toast Substack.To get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. To hear the whole conversation or read the whole transcript, you'll need to become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber. Subscribe here.Also, don't forget to order Fat Talk: Parenting In the Age of Diet Culture! Get your signed copy now from Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the USA). You can also order it from your independent bookstore, or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, Kobo or anywhere you like to buy books. (Or get the UK edition or the audiobook!) Disclaimer: Virginia and Corinne are humans with a lot of informed opinions. They are not nutritionists, therapists, doctors, or any kind of healthcare providers. The conversation you're about to hear and all of the advice and opinions they give are just for entertainment, information, and education purposes only. None of this is a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice.CREDITSThe Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith. Follow Virginia on Instagram or Twitter.Burnt Toast transcripts and essays are edited and formatted by Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet body liberation journalism.

Exploring the intersection of consumerism, diet culture, and white supremacy, with insights from a registered dietitian. Strategies for reducing impulse shopping and rethinking daily problem-solving through shopping. Addressing perfectionism, clothing sustainability, and comfort shopping motivations in relation to societal constructs.