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Fierce Fatty Podcast190: Being Fat And Unhealthy - Is It True That if You Really Loved Yourself You’d Lose Weight? I'm on my holidays and so we have a replay for this episode from 2021 which is still super relevant. Let's listen! P.S. This is when I went by Victoria and she/her pronouns. "Self love means caring for your body which means losing weight!" Seems logical, but is it actually? Does being fat mean you've given up and don't give a sh*t about your body, your health and hate yourself? Let's put this statement to the test! TW: brief mention of sexual assault and I talk about getting a PAP/smear test. Episode s...2024-08-2142 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast182: Dealing With Anti-Fat Family During the HolidaysWoah nelly, can family be trying or what? Especially if you’re the only one talking up about bad behaviour and feel like the black sheep or are being told you’re “tooooo sensitive”. If we want to (or have to) spend time with family, having some tactics in our back pockets is a great idea. Sharing your stories, an analogy with a donley and different word tracks in this episode will help you join family celebrations with a little more ease. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/182 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size...2023-12-121h 28
The Polynesian Life Coach62. Internalised FatphobiaThis weeks podcast episode is another one from my coaching program but ties into last weeks podcast so if you haven't already listened to that please go back and listen.
The resources I mention in the episode -
Watch Youtube video - "I am Fat" by Victoria Welsby here
Read book "You have the right to remain fat" by Virgie Tovar
Questions to answer...
What things are you doing in your life that reinforces fatphobia?
What are you doing that supports i...2023-11-0614 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast162: Fat People Barred From Home Ownership, Adoption and MoreDid you know that in some countries (like Ireland), people with a BMI that is deemed “too high” are unable to buy a property? Fat people are turned away from IVF clinics and their ability to parent an adoptive child can be deemed insufficient due solely to body size. We talk about these outrageous denials of basic opportunities and eugenics that fat people experience in this episode. TW: mention of BMI and weight plus anti-fat bias. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/162 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size Diversity Resource Guide: https://ko-f...2023-03-281h 06
Fierce Fatty Podcast151: The Whale: Fatphobic Misery P*rnThe movie ‘The Whale’ is now out in cinemas. The fat community has been dreading the release ever since the trailer dropped. Is it as bad as we had feared or is the story told with compassion? What about other films that depict super fat folks who spend their life indoors, are they empathetic or reinforcing the same old tropes? Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/151 Come with me to the Dominican Republic: https://trovatrip.com/trip/north-america/dominican-republic/dominican-republic-with-vinny-welsby-jun-2023 The Cruel Spectacle of ‘The Whale’: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/10/opinion/the-whale-film.html B...2023-01-051h 03
The Body Grievers ClubFatphobia & Finding Hope with Vinny WelsbyCONTENT NOTE: In this episode we will discuss emotional abuse from an older partner.
Welcome Vinny Welsby to the Body Grievers Club podcast. Vinny is a fatphobia activist, educator, and diversity trainer. They dealt with many body image issues growing up, such as poverty and not having enough food, having a fat body and not feeling like they should eat because of it, living in a homeless shelter, and abuse from a much older boyfriend. Finny saw a message online that it was okay to be fat, and there was no turning back.
We’ll ha...2022-08-2521 min
Authentically You2:08 Uncovering Fatphobia with Vinny WelsbyIn this episode, Alexa Rae is chatting with, Vinny, a human on a mission to free fat people from the traps society has set up for them to fall into.
Vinny (they/them) is a nonbinary fatty! They help fat people who feel ugly, unloveable and unfuckable break society’s rules and unfuck their brain so that they can love their fat body. They are a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change mak...2022-04-0156 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast108: Death to Diets!We’ve got something a little different for you this week….Death To Diets is a candid, honest chat led by professional body image coach Summer Innanen and world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet culture, Victoria Welsby. Together, they invite listeners to join them in conversation as they share their topical takes and empowering insights on self-image. This week, they're sharing tips on setting boundaries and how to respond to diet talk during the holiday season. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/108 Free Training: The 4 Simple Steps to Feel Confident in Your Body and...2022-01-0447 min
Behind The Binge#28 Caroline’s journey through the honeymoon phase & how gender identity impacted their body image [Past Client Story]Do you struggle with binge eating? Want to make the cycle of shame and guilt stop? Every thought about joining my signature coaching program, Behind The Binge Academy?
Well, friend, this episode is just for YOU!
On the show today, I'm chatting with one of my past coaching clients, Caroline. We sat down to discuss their experience in the group coaching program, what they discovered during the honeymoon phase, and how that translated to their gender identity journey.
Listen in to learn more:2021-12-271h 03
Undiet Your Coaching PracticeBody Size Diversity in Coaching Panel Discussion with Brianna Campos & Victoria WelsbyBody size diversity in coaching is essential to dismantling fatphobia and diet culture. In today’s Panel Discussion with Brianna Campos & Victoria Welsby, we discuss diverse body representation. We also explored how fatphobia impacts visibility and success for fat folks, and what our straight-sized colleagues can do to take action. We need to eradicate hate towards fat folks and dismantle the systemic fatphobia that oppresses us. Certainly, the time to act is now. What you'll learn listening to this episode on body size diversity in coaching: Why diverse body representation matters in th...2021-11-2355 minUndiet Your CoachingBody Size Diversity in Coaching Panel Discussion with Brianna Campos & Victoria WelsbyBody size diversity in coaching is essential to dismantling fatphobia and diet culture. In today’s Panel Discussion with Brianna Campos & Victoria Welsby, we discuss diverse body representation. We also explored how fatphobia impacts visibility and success for fat folks, and what our straight-sized colleagues can do to take action. We need to eradicate hate towards fat folks and dismantle the systemic fatphobia that oppresses us. Certainly, the time to act is now. What you'll learn listening to this episode on body size diversity in coaching: Why diverse body representation matters in th...2021-11-2355 min
What She Said!Fierce Fatty, Pop Psychology, Becoming Barbie, King Richard and What's Next?The diet industry generates $78 billion dollars a year in revenue, but research shows that 95% of all diets fail. Victoria Welsby, a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, joins me to discuss their journey from homeless and abused, with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. They also join me over on the podcast this week for a deeper dive into the damage the diet industry has caused so be sure to pop on over to your favourite podcast provider and subscribe to What She Said with Candace Sampson after the...2021-11-2048 min
What She Said!Pop Psychology, Becoming Barbie, King Richard and What's Next?The diet industry generates $78 billion dollars a year in revenue, but research shows that 95% of all diets fail. Victoria Welsby, a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, joins me to discuss their journey from homeless and abused, with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. They also join me over on the podcast this week for a deeper dive into the damage the diet industry has caused so be sure to pop on over to your favourite podcast provider and subscribe to What She Said with Candace Sampson after the...2021-11-2049 min
What She Said!Fierce Fatty Victoria Welsby Helps People Love The Body They're InImagine visiting your doctor and being prescribed a pill with a 95% failure rate and then being told it was your fault when it didn’t work? That, in a nutshell is the diet industry. And that is just a small part of the discussion in this podcast. Victoria Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused, with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to sh...2021-11-1936 minBehind The Binge#20: Healthism & Body Confidence [Unlearning fatphobia with Victoria Welsby)Our bodies are constantly changing. How we feel about our bodies has changed over the years as well. A lot of us have a complicated relationship with our body right? A lot of our feelings about our bodies are probably unconscious, you may not even be aware of them. We start to embrace diet culture, become fatphobic or have low body confidence.
You may not realize it but Fatphobia is not just about challenging how society views fat people based upon their physical size and shape. It also looks at our fear of becoming...2021-11-0347 min
Shame Free EatingFighting Fatphobia with Victoria Welsby of Fierce Fatty PodcastThis episode is a breath of fresh air for anyone drowning in diet culture — so all of us! Tune in as I interview Victoria Welsby (they/them), a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low, into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies. We talk about what led Victoria into this work and the relationship between fatphobia and diet-culture. We...2021-11-0230 min
The Renae Saager ShowEp 83: Fierce Fatty on Fatphobia- Interview with Victoria WelsbyVictoria Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies.In this episode, Victoria talks about her own journey around food and body and also breaks down what exactly fatphobia is and why it is so harmful.Be sure to connect with Victoria on their...2021-11-0148 min
Nourishing Women PodcastHow Fatphobia Negatively Impacts Our Sex Life with Victoria WelsbyVictoria Welsby, aka Fierce Fatty, has been on the podcast before and it was such a joy to have them back on the podcast today! In this episode we talk about how to stop worrying about how others judge our bodies and how fatphobia can negatively impact our sex life. Victoria Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Victoria helps people fall i...2021-10-2243 minNourishing Women PodcastHow Fatphobia Negatively Impacts Our Sex Life with Victoria WelsbyVictoria Welsby, aka Fierce Fatty, has been on the podcast before and it was such a joy to have them back on the podcast today! In this episode we talk about how to stop worrying about how others judge our bodies and how fatphobia can negatively impact our sex life. Victoria Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Victoria helps people fall i...2021-10-2243 min
Yay for Business with Courtney ChaalEp 53: How to Make Your Business ADHD FriendlyHere at Courtney Chaal, we believe in making your business accessible for everyone and inclusive of others. For me and countless others, that means making things beneficial for people with ADHD and other neurodiverse brains. Luckily, creating an ADHD-friendly environment will improve the experience that other people have within your business too! In this episode, I give you tips and tricks that will create more streamlined and concise ways for clients to work with you and your company. There are certain necessities for people with ADHD to successfully get the results that you want all of your cl...2021-10-1328 minYay for Business with Courtney ChaalEp 52: Inclusivity in Business with Victoria WelsbyI am so happy to have Victoria join me on the Yay for Business podcast today! Victoria is a business owner, activist, and fantastic coach in Yay for 100K! My conversation with them focuses on creating an inclusive environment in your online business and community. This work is incredibly important for the entrepreneur scene. It can be difficult and even uncomfortable for some, but you will feel more prepared to make your next move towards inclusivity after listening to today's episode.We need to live up to the values we set for ourselves and our business. It...2021-10-0649 min
Recover with CarlyUnlearning Fatphobia w/ Victoria WelsbyWelcome to episode #18 of The PFWC Podcast. This weeks episode was so much fun! I sat down with the fabulous Victoria Welsby to chat about boundaries, unlearning fatphobia, and so much more.
Victoria is a TedX speaker, author, podcast host, and fat positive activist + educator. They are also one of the funniest people I have ever met and we had so much fun chatting.
I highly recommend checking out Victoria's programs and start your journey to unlearning fatphobia. You can check out all the details for their programs here!
Enjoy this weeks episode and...2021-08-2833 min
Love Your Bod Pod#113 Body Confidence, Diet Recovery & Fat Positivity with Victoria Welsby @FierceFattyIn this episode, we interview the incredible Victoria Welsby, also known as Fierce Fatty. She is a body confidence expert and fat positive powerhouse. If you are struggling to feel good about yourself because of your body, this episode is a MUST LISTEN! It's so good.
Topics we cover:
- Body shame, food scarcity, and dieting as a kid
- Dating
- The promise and lies of diets
- How to heal your body image and feel confident in your skin
- Reclaiming the word "Fat"
...2021-05-2648 min
Only The BoldFatphobia, Ferocity, and THE BIG LIE that's the BMIEP004 with the fabulous, Vinny Welsby AKA Fierce Fatty (they/them). In this episode, we dig deep into fatphobia to ask, “why are we so afraid of fat?” Diet culture is something we eat (no pun intended), sleep, and breathe, it’s in the commercials we see, the magazines we read, and in our workplaces and doctor’s offices. Unlearning takes courage but also raw and honest conversations about the relationship between fat and health, the psychology of dieting, and the role of business and politics in upholding these oppressive systems.If you think about how much...2021-01-211h 33
The BabesmentHow to Ditch Fat Shame with the Fierce Fatty Herself: Victoria WelsbyContent warning: Abuse and eating disorders.Stef + Jules are high-key freaking OUT about today’s guest, Victoria Welsby. She is killing it on Instagram as @fierce.fatty, helping people ditch fat shaming and learn to love their bodies. She is also the creator of the book and podcast of the same name, and she’s an amazing TEDx speaker and activist! Her story is phenomenal, and her understanding of fat positivity and activism and overcoming the issues we have in the relationship with our bodies is inspiring. Come hang out and learn more about us at th...2021-01-111h 21
Plus Mommy PodcastBecoming A Fierce Fatty With Victoria WelsbyVictoria Welsby, the founder of Fierce Fatty, shares her story of going from hating her body to standing proud on the TEDx stage dancing in a bikini! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-12-2154 min
Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen#178: Being Authentically You - with Victoria WelsbyI’m interviewing Victoria Welsby – author, speaker, and body confidence expert - about reclaiming the word Fat, and how being your authentic self and doing what brings you joy can have a bigger purpose. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/178 In this episode, we chat about: - Victoria’s lightbulb moment of realizing it’s okay to be fat and how that influenced her path as a coach and activist, - Reclaiming the word Fat and owning it with confidence, - How much your environment can influence your beliefs, - The importance of having other fat positive people in...2020-11-2447 min
The Body Image PodcastMoving Through Fatphobia in Our Diet-Obsessed Culture with Victoria WelsbyVictoria Welsby, TEDx speaker, best selling author, and anti-diet, pro-fatty body acceptance coach, joins The Body Image Podcast to talk about moving through fatphobia in our diet-obsessed culture. More specifically, Victoria explores: What is fatphobia? Fatphobia and culture Fatphobic thoughts What is internalized fatphobia? How to move through fatphobia How fatphobia affects our culture Victoria’s personal body story Fatphobia in straight-sized V fat bodies Healing as fat person in our thin-obsessed culture Dealing with hard body comments And so much more Learn more about Victoria here. Learn more about the show host, Cor...2020-11-0340 min
Real Health Radio217: Healing From Abuse and Accepting Your Body with Victoria WelsbyThis week on Real Health Radio, Chris is chatting with Victoria Welsby. They chat about Victoria's past and difficulties and the different therapies, jobs and experiences that helped her to turn her life around, including CBT and EMDR. They also discuss Victoria's TEDx talk, appearing on a BBC Documentary and the similarities between cults and diet culture.2020-10-221h 46
Top Agents Playbook: The Podcast For Real Estate Agents Presented by Ray WoodTAP 178. How systems give your real estate business growth and consistency. An interview with Troy KincaidThe system is the solution. Every great business has one or more
It’s been a huge month for me and Bestagents with a bunch of awesome agents coming on board and securing exclusive area rights to their postcode.
I’d like to personally welcome some new Bestagents members including
Craig Robinson from Castle Hill in NSW
Daryl Johnson from Hamilton NSW
Melissa Saad from Camp Hill in QLD
Leonie Snook & Steve Welsby from Wellington NZ
A special shout out to Craig, Daryl, Melissa, Leonie and Steve.
I’m delighted to share our Bestagents resources with you guys. Welcome top Bestag...2020-10-1500 min
Top Agents PlaybookTAP 178. How systems give your real estate business growth and consistency. An interview with Troy KincaidThe system is the solution. Every great business has one or more It’s been a huge month for me and Bestagents with a bunch of awesome agents coming on board and securing exclusive area rights to their postcode. I’d like to personally welcome some new Bestagents members including Craig Robinson from Castle Hill in NSW Daryl Johnson from Hamilton NSW Melissa Saad from Camp Hill in QLD Leonie Snook & Steve Welsby from Wellington NZ A special shout out to Craig, Daryl, Melissa, Leonie and...2020-10-1535 min
Who Are You Calling Fat?!?!Welcome to a podcast hosted by my dog, Molly, as she tells you about all the scary things outside the window.
When Molly finally lets me talk, I share my chat with Victoria Welsby, author and creator of Fierce Fatty, TEDx speaker, podcaster, and…. y’know, fierce fatty! She and I chat about her journey from insecure and homeless at 17, to the confident coach she is today. We also chat about her experience on the BBC reality show “Who Are You Calling Fat?” and talk about reality tv behind the scenes stuff. Filled with crispy nuggets of wisdom.2020-08-1758 min
Nourishing Women PodcastFat Phobia and Food Insecurity with Fierce Fatty Victoria Welsby (+Enrollment to PSP is open!)Are you scared of being or becoming fat? The truth is that most of us are, and it keeps us stuck in the dieting cycle, and lacking trust in our bodies. On the podcast today, I have guest and fierce fatty, Victoria Welsby, to help you understand what exactly is fat phobia and how fearing becoming fat and shaming fat people isn’t helping any of us live happier and healthier lives. Victoria Welsby is a world leading body confidence expert. She’s an anti-diet, pro-fatty body acceptance coach, TEDx speaker and the...2020-08-1444 minNourishing Women PodcastFat Phobia and Food Insecurity with Fierce Fatty Victoria Welsby (+Enrollment to PSP is open!)Are you scared of being or becoming fat? The truth is that most of us are, and it keeps us stuck in the dieting cycle, and lacking trust in our bodies. On the podcast today, I have guest and fierce fatty, Victoria Welsby, to help you understand what exactly is fat phobia and how fearing becoming fat and shaming fat people isn’t helping any of us live happier and healthier lives. Victoria Welsby is a world leading body confidence expert. She’s an anti-diet, pro-fatty body acceptance coach, TEDx speaker and the...2020-08-1444 min
Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison#249: Healthism, Fatphobia, and Redefining Well-Being with Confidence Coach Victoria Welsby, and How the Anti-Diet and Intuitive Eating Frameworks Address Health with Fat-Positive Dietitian Vincci TsuiSEASON 7 FINALE! Fat activist, author, speaker, and podcaster Victoria Welsby returns to the podcast to discuss the intersection of fatphobia and healthism, why all weight-loss advice is a form of weight stigma, the moralization of different health conditions, the role of thin allies in fat activism, and so much more. Plus, in our new “Ask Food Psych” segment, co-host Vincci Tsui answers a listener question on how the anti-diet and intuitive eating frameworks address health. Victoria Welsby is a world-leading expert on body image and confidence, TEDx speaker and best-selling author. She went from being homeless, abused with...2020-07-271h 12
Fierce Fatty Podcast031: The Lies We Tell Ourselves so We Can’t Get to a Place of Body LovePeople say to me all the time "Victoria, I wish I could be confident like you, but I can't do it!" I tell them "of course you can!" but they don't believe me. In this podcast episode I talk about that BS belief that people hold that are incapable of being confident and loving their fat body because they are just not that type of person or are particularly ugly or fat or (insert another BS lie you believe here). You CAN get to a place of body acceptance and even love. Learn how in this podcast. ...2020-05-261h 02
The Yours Chewly PodcastEpisode 89: How Does Fatphobia Interfere with Intuitive Eating? with Victoria WelsbyDear Listener,
This week I’m joined by the fabulous Victoria Welsby. You may know her from her TedX talk, “I Am Fat” (which I highly recommend if you’ve not yet seen), or from her awesome social media content.
Victoria is an anti-diet, fat activist body acceptance coach, best selling author, and the incredible woman behind Fierce Fatty. I am chewly grateful to have had the opportunity to get to know her over the course of this interview! Tune in to hear our conversation about fatphobia and how it can most definitely interfere with one’s ability to make peace with...2020-04-2951 min
Quit Dieting for GoodCheck your BeliefsI’m on Day 39 of staying home! All things considered, we’re doing just fine. There have been good days and bad days, and we are doing our best to make the best of them. I’ve also been realizing that if you haven’t done it in awhile, this is a great time to check your beliefs. (I know I’ve been checking mine!) Check Your Beliefs This has been such a busy, strange time. Even though in some ways it’s been chaotic, there has also been more down time than normal. Most of us have lost ou...2020-04-2322 min
It’s Beyond The Food: The Non-Diet Coaching Podcast237- #1 Enemy to Intuitive Eating – Internalized Fatphobia In today's episode, we'll explore the #1 enemy to intuitive eating, internalized fatphobia “You are so beautiful Stephanie! …. It’s ok for you to be bigger but not for me.” Not that I hear this statement a lot when I meet women but most often when we have known each other for a bit. This statement or something similar will be shared typically when my students are struggling with their journey in becoming an intuitive eater. These women try really hard but something is just not clicking. It’s like something is holding them back...2020-04-2350 minQuit Dieting for GoodLife as a Fierce Fatty with Victoria WelsbyToday's guest, Victoria Welsby, also goes by "the fierce fatty". On today's episode, we talk about fat phobia, as well as the beliefs we all have about the size of our bodies. Listen in to hear Victoria's tips about how we can start examining our thoughts about body size. And since many of us are still at home, not surrounded by other people or regular distractions, this is a great time to question our body beliefs! Maybe we want to change some of our thoughts about our body size, and how we're "supposed" to look. Just a...2020-04-0230 min
The Mindful DietitianFierce, Fat and Saving Lives with Victoria WelsbyVictoria Welsby on how we can be better humans and health professionals by interrogating our own biases & fat phobia. Buckle in for the real talk!
Victoria shares why the word fat has been reclaimed in the body positive and fat positive communities, using the word fat; who gets too, when it might be used and its impact, how we can be better humans and health professionals by removing certain words from our vocabulary, ways we can call in other health professionals, interrogating our own biases and avoiding the shame spiral, seeking support as a professional / a...2020-04-0153 min
Escape Diet Prison PodcastAnorexia in Fat People with Victoria WelsbyIn this episode of the Escape Diet Prison Podcast, I am joined by Victoria Welsby.
Victoria is a world-leading expert on body image and confidence, TEDx speaker and best-selling author. She went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker she is today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies.
We talk about:
how she lived what a belief that her fat body was the cause of her misery
why and how her mission in life has changed
...2020-03-0245 minEscape Diet Prison PodcastAnorexia in Fat People with Victoria WelsbyIn this episode of the Escape Diet Prison Podcast, I am joined by Victoria Welsby.
Victoria is a world-leading expert on body image and confidence, TEDx speaker and best-selling author. She went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker she is today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies.
We talk about:
how she lived what a belief that her fat body was the cause of her misery
why and how her mission in life has changed
...2020-03-0245 min
Escape Diet Prison by Anne-Sophie ReinhardtAnorexia in Fat People with Victoria WelsbyIn this episode of the Escape Diet Prison Podcast, I am joined by Victoria Welsby.
Victoria is a world-leading expert on body image and confidence, TEDx speaker and best-selling author. She went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker she is today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies.
We talk about:
how she lived what a belief that her fat body was the cause of her misery
why and how her mission in life has changed
...2020-03-0245 min
Intuitive Bites PodcastEP56 - How Internalized Fatphobia Interferes with Intuitive Eating with Victoria WelsbyFor this episode I got to chat with Victoria Welsby (@fierce.fatty on Instagram) about her experience of a BBC documentary, a bit about the harms of the weight loss surgery industry and the impact of internalized fatphobia on your intuitive eating journey.2020-03-0126 min
Pure Curiosity with Iris McAlpinVictoria Welsby on Fatphobia, Body Politics & Self-Acceptance at Any SizeIn this episode, Victoria Welsby (a.k.a. Fierce Fatty) and I dive deep into body politics, eating disorder recovery, and the critical importance of fat activism in our society. Fat people are discriminated against in almost every area. They don't make as much money in the workplace, they are blamed for their own health issues by medical professionals, and they're frequently denied treatment for eating disorders. This bias is based on extremely flawed ideas about what makes a person fat (e.g. lack of willpower, etc.), and outdated, lazy science about dieting, health and weight. Victoria is incredibly ins...2020-02-281h 00
Fierce Fatty Podcast017: My Doctor Told Me To Lose Weight For My Health ConditionWhat if you're genuinely dieting for health reasons? You have a condition and your doctor told you that you NEED to lose weight? What's the solution? PCOS, type 2 diabetes, sore knees? Listen in to this episode to learn how to navigate complicated topics. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/017 Free Training: The 4 Simple Steps to Feel Confident in Your Body and Around Food ... Even If You Believe It's Not Possible!: https://events.genndi.com/channel/FFwebinar Jullie Duffy Dillon's website: https://www.juliedillonrd.com/ Rebecca Scritchfield’s website: htt...2020-02-1843 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast016: If I Start Intuitive Eating Will I Put on a Ton of Weight? A listener question is answered in this episode! Are you thinking about stopping dieting and starting with intuitive eating? Are you really nervous about putting on weight because of that fact? Then you need to check out this episode for my techniques to reframe this and some new ways to look at having a fat body. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/016 Free Training: The 4 Simple Steps to Feel Confident in Your Body and Around Food ... Even If You Believe It's Not Possible!: https://events.genndi.com/channel/FFwebinar F.A...2020-02-1156 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast015: Mental Health, PTSD and EMDRTW: Depression, suicide, trauma, sexual abuse, alcoholism, domestic violence. Struggling with mental health issues can be a common and complicated thing for those who live in marginalized bodies. In this episode I talk about my history with trauma, depression and what worked for me when everything else seemed to fail. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/015 Learn more about EMDR: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ Suicide helpline UK: 116 123, US: 800 273 TALK, Canada: 1-833-456-4566 FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/2020-02-041h 06
Fierce Fatty Podcast014: Why Intuitive Eating Isn't Working For YouThere are 2 big reasons why people struggle with intuitive eating. If you're battling to feel confident, calm and joyful around food then you need to check out this episode to understand what could be going wrong for you and work to fix it. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/014 Intuitive Eating Breakthrough Workbook: https://bampowlife.kartra.com/page/4CU66 Sofie Hagen, Happy Fat book: https://www.harpercollins.co.uk/9780008293871/happy-fat-taking-up-space-in-a-world-that-wants-to-shrink-you/ Kai Hibbard, Losing It book: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Fictional-Reimagining-Weight-Reality-ebook/dp/B07LGKH5P6 Th...2020-01-281h 06
Fierce Fatty Podcast013: Fat Fertility With Nicola Salmon2020-01-2151 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast012: New Year's Resolutions That Won’t Make You Feel Like a Bag of Poo"New year, new you!" Chances are you've been hearing this phrase a lot of the last few weeks. There are loads of diet adverts around and it can be tempting to consider trying one last new magical program that will finally make you thin. But if there is a little voice that is telling you that this year is going to be different for you then tune into this episode where I am giving some resolution suggestions that will actually make you feel like a goddamn badass and not a massive failure when the magical diet doesn't work (P...2020-01-0954 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast011: Fat Shaming Kids: How to Not Screw up the Next GenerationThis episode is for people who have ever been children, it's for people who have contact with children or those who are parents or caretakers. I answer a listener question on how to help fat kids love themselves. Learn how to not massively f*ck up children in this episode and if you don't have kids you can use this information to reparent yourself as an adult. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/011 FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ Facebook: fb.me/fierc...2019-12-291h 10
Fierce Fatty Podcast010: Why I Use the Word Fat and Not the O WordsContent Warning: Use of the "O Words" throughout the episode. What's the deal with using the word "fat?" Why not use a word that is nicer? Or medical words like "ov*rw*ight" or "ob*se?" Lemme break it down including why the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale is total bullshit. Episode show notes: https://www.fiercefatty.com/010 FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty Twitter: https://twitter.com/fiercefatty_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty E...2019-12-1749 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast009: 5 Reasons Why You Hate Your Fat BodyI don't love my fat body and I don't know whhhyyyy! Have you ever said this? If so, you need to check out the 5 massive reasons why you're not able to get to a place of body acceptance. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/009 FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty Twitter: https://twitter.com/fiercefatty_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty Email: victoria@fiercefatty.com 2019-12-1036 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast008: What the Heck Is Thin Privilege and Do You Have It?A lot of people get angry about this topic and the reason (most of the time) is that they don't understand what thin privilege is and when they realise they may have it they get defensive and say "but I don't have thin privilege because I don't like my body!" Let me clear up the confusion once and for all and share why having thin privilege doesn't actually make you a bad person, surprize! Episode show notes: https://www.fiercefatty.com/008 FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Instagram: https://www...2019-12-0346 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast007: I'm Spilling the Beans on the BBC Show I Am in (Who Are You Calling Fat?)2019-11-2658 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast006: How To Deal With Dieting Friends I got a question which I am sure a lot of you can resonate with; how do I deal with friends who talk about their diets all the time? The reasons why we may not want to hear diet talk are many. Perhaps you’re recovering from an eating disorder or chronic dieting. Perhaps you’re working on accepting your fat body and knowing others want to shrink theirs is hurtful. Perhaps you just find it really boring and wanna ZZZZZZZ the hell outta there? Whatever the reasons then I’m gonna help you in this episode. E...2019-11-1253 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast005: Why Lacking Self-Esteem Fucks With Your Life2019-10-2957 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast004: The 3 Biggest Fears We Have About Stopping Dieting + Loving Our Fat Bodies And How to Get Over ThemScared of becoming fat(ter)? Worried about your health if you stop dieting and controlling what you eat? Think that loving your body will lead to becoming unattractive and unappealing? Then you should listen to this episode as I reveal the truth behind these common fear and show you how they are 100% certified baloney. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/004 FOLLOW: Website: http://fiercefatty.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/ Facebook: fb.me/fiercefatty Twitter: https://twitter.com/fiercefatty_ YouTube: https://www.you...2019-10-1450 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast003: Why Diets Are Messed Up Chances are you’ve been on more than one diet in your life, I know I have. A diet is any type of restrictive eating, whether it be a juice cleanse (cleanses are bullshit by the way). Telling yourself you won't eat carbs until you get a date with Channing Tatum (hands off him, he’s mine). Or it could be a full-on restriction of calories in order to starve your body into supermodelness. I am here to tell you why I will never go on a diet again because my friends…that shiz is f'd. Episo...2019-09-3034 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast002: My Story: From Homeless and Abused to TEDx Speaker, Best-Selling Author and Fierce Fatty! CW: sexual assault, abuse on a minor, homelessness, self-esteem issues, alcoholism and eating disorders. This is my story of how I went from meek and mild - hating my fat body, being a door-mat with shitty jobs, loser boyfriends and all-round sad existence. Into a confident and courageous Fierce Fatty who loves her fat body unapologetically, is relaxed around food, a best-selling author and TEDx speaker. I went from one extreme to the other so if you want to change your relationship with your body and food you SO can! Episode show notes: http://fiercefatty.com...2019-09-3040 min
Fierce Fatty Podcast001: Introducing The Fierce Fatty Podcast2019-09-2610 min
The BodyLove Project with Jessi HaggertyEp. 060: It's OK to be Fat with Victoria WelsbyVictoria Welsby is a body image activist, adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, TEDx speaker, and the author of “Fierce Fatty: Love Your Body And Live Like The Queen You Already Are!” Victoria went from being homeless and abused with self-esteem that was achingly low to the courageous fat activist and change maker she is today. Victoria guides people towards falling in love with themselves and eating intuitively. Further, she is fiercely dedicated to changing the way society views fat bodies. In this episode, Victoria shares the story of how her mindset shifted from feeling that...2019-03-0654 min
Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison#162: Self-Esteem and Diet Recovery with Victoria Welsby, Body-Image ActivistBody-image activist Victoria Welsby joins us to discuss the connection between self-esteem and intuitive eating, how to heal from trauma related to food and body, fighting back against internalized fatphobia and body shame, setting compassionate boundaries, and so much more! Plus, Christy answers a listener question about how to dissuade kids when they begin to subscribe to diet culture and body shaming. Victoria is a body image activist, confidence expert, Adjunct Professor at UBC and TEDx speaker. She went from being homeless, abused with self esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change...2018-07-161h 24Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison#162: Self-Esteem and Diet Recovery with Victoria Welsby, Body-Image ActivistBody-image activist Victoria Welsby joins us to discuss the connection between self-esteem and intuitive eating, how to heal from trauma related to food and body, fighting back against internalized fatphobia and body shame, setting compassionate boundaries, and so much more! Plus, Christy answers a listener question about how to dissuade kids when they begin to subscribe to diet culture and body shaming. Victoria is a body image activist, confidence expert, Adjunct Professor at UBC and TEDx speaker. She went from being homeless, abused with self esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change...2018-07-161h 24Escape Diet Prison PodcastYou Don’t Need To Punish Your Body Because You’re FatIn this episode of the Escape Diet Prion I am joined by Victoria Welsby.
Victoria is a body image activist, confidence expert, Adjunct Professor at UBC and TEDx speaker. She went from being homeless, abused with self esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker she is today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to changing the way society views fat bodies.
We talk about how being fat doesn't equate to immediately dying from several diseases (d'uh), how to love your fat body, trauma around food and having access to foo...2018-07-0556 minEscape Diet Prison PodcastYou Don’t Need To Punish Your Body Because You’re FatIn this episode of the Escape Diet Prion I am joined by Victoria Welsby.
Victoria is a body image activist, confidence expert, Adjunct Professor at UBC and TEDx speaker. She went from being homeless, abused with self esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker she is today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to changing the way society views fat bodies.
We talk about how being fat doesn't equate to immediately dying from several diseases (d'uh), how to love your fat body, trauma around food and having access to foo...2018-07-0556 minEscape Diet Prison by Anne-Sophie ReinhardtYou Don’t Need To Punish Your Body Because You’re FatIn this episode of the Escape Diet Prion I am joined by Victoria Welsby.
Victoria is a body image activist, confidence expert, Adjunct Professor at UBC and TEDx speaker. She went from being homeless, abused with self esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker she is today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to changing the way society views fat bodies.
We talk about how being fat doesn't equate to immediately dying from several diseases (d'uh), how to love your fat body, trauma around food and having access to foo...2018-07-0556 min
PlusThis! ShowWith Guest Victoria Welsby of BamPowLifeCo-Hosts Eva Tingley & Kathy Deitch discuss fat life, fat dating, and fat hot topics with TEDx speaker and UBC Professor Victoria Welsby of BamPowLife.2018-06-0900 min
Find Your Food Voice(121) I'm ashamed that I can't control my eating and drinking (with Victoria Welsby)Have you experienced a chaotic relationship with food full of diets and shame? Do you struggle with an addiction to alcohol and wonder if abstinence looks the same with food and alcohol? Are you exploring intuitive eating concepts yet feel out of control? Listen to the latest Love Food podcast with special guest Victoria Welsby. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my online course, Your Step-by-Step Guide to PCOS and Food Peace™. You CAN make peace with food even with PCOS and I want to sh...2018-05-2827 min
Vancouver Real#143: Victoria Welsby | Body Image ActivistVictoria Welsby is a body image activist, confidence expert and Adjunct Professor. She helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to changing the way we view fat bodies.Connect with Victoria at http://www.bampowlife.com/Hosts: Andy and Mike ZarembaConnect with us www.vancouverreal.tvVancouver Real Media Inc. 2018-03-1943 min
Dietitians Unplugged PodcastEpisode 32 - Plus-Size Dating with Krista NilesLet’s face it: finding love is not easy, and it can feel even harder – maybe even impossible – when you’re dating while plus-size in a fat-phobic world. That’s why we asked psychotherapist and dating expert Krista Niles to talk with us about the challenges of plus-size dating in this episode of Dietitians Unplugged. Krista gave us the goods on everything: dating profile photos, body image issues, dealing with fat fetishists, weight stigma and fat acceptance stats in dating, first dates, the differences in straight and queer dating, and where and how to get help if you’re struggling in...2018-01-021h 04
Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen#95: Why are we so scared of fat? – with Victoria WelsbyI’m chatting with Victoria Welsby, Confidence and Body Love Coach from BAM POW LIFE, about why we are so scared of fat, what you can do to change your internal bias and what to do if you’re afraid your partner will leave you if you gain weight. We talk about: - Victoria’s story of being homeless, experiencing abuse and low self-esteem and how her adversity made her more resilient and helped her become an awesome fat activist, - We explore why society is so afraid of fat and what Victoria learned when she did a social experiment asking...2017-06-2051 min