Yes& Body Politics

Feb 26 2024 88 ep. 54 mins 43
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We are two women who are passionate about body positivity and empowering people. This podcast is an opportunity start the conversation about being fierce. Self Esteem, Image, pressures, fashion, love, sex, feminism and more. Follow us on instagram: @yesandbodypolitics @curvykimchi and @grrshubz E-mail: [email protected]

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Ep 708: Fatphobia, Shame, Disability & Movement

Feb 26 2024 55 mins  
Why do people make fun of me being fat? What is ableism? Why do I feel bad about being fat? I am fat and disabled why are doctors so focused on my weight? Why can't I get help for my disability? Why is it hard to ask for help? Why is there limited resources to support my disability? Why is accessibility so limited in the world? What is the morality of health? Why do I want to be sk

Ep 707: Fatphobia in Reproductive Healthcare & Pediatrics

Feb 19 2024 43 mins  
Does being fat make it hard to get pregnant? Does obesity affect fertility? Do hormones impact weight? What science do we actually know about being fat and conception? I want to have a baby and my doctor won't stop telling me to lose weight, why does this happen? Is my infertility all my fault? Does morning after pill/plan b work on fat people? Why doesn't my doctor have more answe

Ep 706: Fatphobia & Mental Health

Feb 12 2024 61 mins  
Is my therapist mad at me for being fat? Why does my therapist want to know my BMI? Does being fat affect how people treat me? Does being fat make me mentally ill? Is my therapist prejudiced against fat people? Should my therapist give me diet and exercise tips? Why do I feel so guilty after seeing my therapist? Is my therapist judging my obesity? Is it worth taking a psychiatric m

Ep 705: Fatphobia in Medical language, insurance, and clinician communication

Feb 05 2024 41 mins  
Why does my doctor say I am obese? Does being obese mean I am not healthy? What does obese mean? Is obese a medical term? Is obesity science? Is obesity a disease? Why do I feel shame around the word obese? Do I need an advocate at my doctors appointment? Why does my doctor treat being obese like a death sentence? How do I get my doctor to believe me and do something besides focus

Ep 704: Fatphobia, Weight Loss As A Cure All

Jan 29 2024 58 mins  
Will losing weight make me healthy? Is my doctor practicing outdated science? Is my doctor hurting me? Does the BMI tell me if I am healthy? Why does my doctor want to put me on ozempic/semiglutide to lose weight? Is there a cure for being fat? Do fat people need to be cured? Why does my doctor only look at my weight and not my health? Why doesn't my doctor believe me? What does th

Ep 703: Fatphobia, systemic racism, patriarchy, cultural stigma and norms

Jan 22 2024 49 mins  
Is fatphobia racist? Is fatphobia prejudice? Is the medical system practicing racism by vilifying obesity? Do people of color get worse medical care? Is my doctor actually helping me? How can I tell if my doctor is biased? Is BMI meant for women? What are the racist origins of fatphobia? Are doctors and clinicians participating in harming and marginalizing people seeking help? What

Ep 702: Fatphobia, The Obesity Crisis, & The Medias Portrayal

Jan 15 2024 60 mins  
Is there an obesity crisis? Is TV and social media fatphobic? Is public health information wrong about being fat? Did the war on obesity work? Why was there a war on obesity? Why do people hate fat people? Does social media and tv still represent old problematic beliefs that aren't actual science? Why should we be careful trusting fatphobic public figures? Why should obesity be a s

Ep 701: Fatphobia How Doctors & Clinicians Can Help

Jan 08 2024 54 mins  
What is fatphobia? Why does fatphobia matter? Why is fatphobia so prevalent? What can doctors and clinicians do about it? Is the BMI real? Is the BMI even science? What are concrete solutions and steps that could help improve the medical system and our relationships with Doctors and Clinicians? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected pe

Ep 700: The Prequel, A Different Conversation

Jan 01 2024 2 mins  
New Season, Serious Vibes, Same Passion Join our heavily researched series Fatphobia in the Medical industry All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com

Ep 614: Know When to Take a Break

Mar 07 2022 52 mins  
This week we talk about self compassion. When is it important to recognize our limits and prioritize certain needs. It can be hard, but changing the world, building a business, or being your best self is a long process. You need to make sure you can handle the marathon, not just the sprint. You deserve rest and respite. You deserve to celebrate even the smallest of victories. We wi