Deconstructing Internalized Fatphobia: A Conversation on Fat Liberation, Mental Health, and More with Nyemade Boiwu
***TRIGGER WARNING: ACTIVE PROCESSING OF Ableism and Fatphobia, Mentioning of dieting and weight loss.
In this episode of the Fat Positive Everything Podcast, host Kayla Stansberry, a licensed clinical professional counselor, engages in a rich discussion with Nyemade Boiwu, an award-winning writer, speaker, and plus-size African immigrant from Liberia. The conversation delves into various intersectionalities, including race, body size, mental health, and ability. Nyemade shares her personal experiences navigating diet culture, fat-shaming, and actively processing internalized anti-fatness. The episode also touches on topics such as the impact of societal standards on movement, the dehumanization of larger bodies, and the journey towards self-acceptance and intuitive living.
