Episodes
A lot of friends feel comfortable talking about race issues, gender equality, fighting for the LGBTQ+ community and so many other "taboo" topics, yet body issues are still something so many feel uncomfortable discussing. Everyone, regardless of size, struggles with insecurities so why does this still remain a topic people tip-toe around? This episode I'm so excited to bring on my best friend, a fat ally and the creator of my cover art, Trisha Bhavnani. We touch on how body conversations don't...
Published 06/29/20
Published 06/29/20
I have a secret for you... fat people love sex and aren’t desperate for attention. Wild, right?! This episode I’m diving into all things fat sexuality! I touch on the toxic fetishization of fat bodies, why we have a complicated relationship with sex, how to optimize sex, and how can we all become more confident in the bedroom regardless of our size. I once again overshare with stories about how I re-broke a man's balls and how a man orgasmed from penetrating my thigh fat. All sex is going to...
Published 06/23/20
Fat, a word that makes everyone cringe. A word that when neutrally used people automatically say "no you're not fat, you're beautiful". A word that is overly abused in "I feel fat" or "Do I look fat in this?" like phrases. Yet, a word that so many are boldly reclaiming! This episode I dive into when in history being fat started to become so negative, society's obsession with the it, and how some alternative terms can be more harmful than good. Whether you're a thin ally, a fat cutie yourself,...
Published 06/15/20
When flipping through any wedding magazine, it will mostly be targeting a very specific group of people: thin, white, heterosexual and western. On a day that’s supposed to be all about our unique selves, why are we still fed cookie cutter ideals? Tia Nash, a wedding photographer and LGBTQ educator, joins me to talk about why the wedding industry is still lacking in diversity. We touch on what professionals should be doing to make the industry more inclusive, how childhood wedding dreams...
Published 06/08/20
Ah body positivity... the term everyone is quick to hashtag. Joining me to completely break down the body positivity movement and everything you thought you knew about it is Raffela Mancuso, a mental illness advocate and a body positivity disruptor. We touch on body positivity vs body neutrality, the true intent behind the movement, why it doesn't have to be intimidating, passing the mic to more marginalized bodies and how those with thin-privilege fit into the movement. Body topics can...
Published 05/25/20
Joining me this episode, is your newest and coolest friend, Mira Mariah of @girlknewyork. She is a visual artist, a tattooer, a mom, a self-proclaimed internet girl, and a person with a disability. As just two radically open girls, we discuss her life as a disabled person, creating  your own body-positive community, the importance of raising kids for a better future and the empowerment of tattoos.  Check out the badass Mira on Instagram at @girlknewyork. No matter what size you're at or what...
Published 05/18/20
Do you find sustainable fashion unattainable? Do you often see brands featuring plus models but then not carrying that size? Are these smaller plus bodies more palatable for the average person? Have you ever had a eating disorder? Will we ever break away from diet culture? Joining me this episode is Sydney Grace, a plus-size influencer, sustainable fashion queen, and diet culture recovery activist.  Listen in as we touch on all these topics and rant about how we're tired of fashion brands...
Published 05/11/20
As someone that's been single for 5 years, I've gone on LOTS of dates. And well I figured I'd share some of the most horrifying yet incredibly entertaining dates I've ever been on. I deep dive into the time I got my titty sucked in the street, why some may refer to me as "White Oprah" and how I almost became a prison wife. People, I've seen some things and I can't wait to share them with you! Make sure to follow me on Instagram at @fatfriendpodcast and let me know who you think the worst one is.
Published 05/02/20
Sex... the topic that nobody wants to talk about but everyone wants to know about. This week Sol Smalls, a creative, badass tattooer and sex worker, joins me to discuss this unnecessarily taboo topic. We cover the toxic fetishization of fat bodies, life of a sex worker, and tips on how to grow your confidence in the bedroom. Because everybody deserves to experience sex with the lights on! After this, you'll never wonder how to get in my pants or how to support a sex worker again.   Follow Sol...
Published 04/30/20
Have you never been fat? Do you resent your thin friends? Do you feel like all your problems will magically disappear when you lose weight? Have you ever heard of thin-privilege? For the premiere episode, I discuss how growing up fat, losing weight and then gaining it all back (and then some) has brought me here. I touch on why I created this body-inclusive podcast, why I think it's important and how I'm somewhat "qualified". No matter what size you're at or what thoughts you have, join...
Published 04/29/20
Join me, your new fat friend, on my journey to better understanding the lives of all body types to treat ourselves and others better. Listen in every week to hear unfiltered conversations, personal life stories and sneak peaks into my life as a confident fat woman. IG: @fatfriendpodcast
Published 04/18/20