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{Thin privilege} is eating out without fear of public ridicule
Thin privilege is eating out without fear of public ridicule or shaming due to your body size or food choices. I don’t always do thin privilege posts because, honestly, they’re exhausting. Thin fragility leads people to argue endlessly with me rather than listen. One of the ways I use my own privilege as a white…
{mini post} Sunday headshot | Seattle body-positive portrait photographer
I hope you can be gentle with yourself this coming week 💜 Headshot for One Connection Healthcare. Find more of my work »
{Body Love Shop} Rest is Revolutionary Card (with Envelope)
In this graceful illustration from artist Mia Ohki, a partially nude woman with long hair and large thighs leans back on one hand. A leaf or leaf tattoo rests between her breasts, and a butterfly perches on one lifted arm. > Black design on white background > 7.5″ by 4.5″ card is blank inside and…
{Thin privilege} is the ability to forget that fat people exist.
Thin privilege is the ability to forget that fat people exist. Despite there being more fat people in the United States than thin people, thin folks like to act like — and occasionally seem to believe that — we simply don’t exist. Living in a thin body is to exist in a bubble where everyone…
{across the fatosphere} November 14
» Participation opportunity: Recruiting folx living in larger bodies for research (see) » “I tried to educate people about tariffs, I tried to explain that undocumented immigrants pay billions in taxes and are the foundation of this country. I explained Project 2025, I interviewed to show that they supported it. I can not compete against…
{The Body Liberation Guide} 🚑 I’m not a first responder
Hi friend, I really admire people who can sit down immediately after an event and write thorough analyses of it, but I’m not one of them. Synthesis* is one of my superpowers, but for me it takes time to simmer and surface. So I don’t have any long, thoughtful piece for you on Trump’s re-election…
{Events} We are ON for Unseen tomorrow
It feels weird to promote an event given gestures, but fat community is so important, and I want to give you a chance to join us THIS SUNDAY for Unseen. (I’ll comment more on the election and its connection to body liberation in Monday’s Body Liberation Guide.) Fat photographer and activist Lindley Ashline (me) +…
{across the fatosphere} November 7
Here’s what’s interesting me this week in body liberation and more: » Coming up: Dealing with Diet Culture and Weight Stigma at the Holidays, November 13 (see) » The right for fat people to exist free of bigotry should not hinge on their health status. (read) » Scary statistics about weight stigma and antifat bias…
{The Body Liberation Guide} 👀 Which one? Or maybe both?
Hi friend, This weekend is my last set of events of the year, and I have offerings for you on both days! Fat Trauma: Healing though Community and Fat Joy How to attend: Buy access to this event or subscribe for all Blanket Fort events On Saturday, fat-positive therapist Kayla Stansberry is speaking to my Blanket Fort members about…
Coming up on November 10: Unseen with Lindley + Bri Campos
Imagine taking a photo doesn’t scare the living sh*t out of you.. but actually excites you? Imagine looking at a photo + appreciating the experience [instead of mentally photoshopping your body] Imagine seeing your body as art + pictures as a form of self expression? What if we told you this is possible? We know…
{across the fatosphere} October 31
Here’s what’s interesting me this week in body liberation and more: » I’m so glad to see SmartGlamour is back! Free event in New York City, Nov. 1 (see) » Allyship opportunity: Help Mark get top surgery (see) » Allyship opportunity: Sign the petition to Southwest Airlines asking them to clarify their stance on their…
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{Exclusive Event} Fat Trauma: Healing though Community and Fat Joy with Kayla Stansberry
Let’s dig into the trauma we accumulate as fat people in a thin-obsessed world, and do some collective healing. Fat-positive therapist Kayla Stansberry will walk us through: Fat Trauma: Healing though Community and Fat Joy Saturday, November 94 pm Eastern/2 Central/1 Pacific Join us for this event only, or support the Fort for access to…
{The Body Liberation Guide} 😴 Who is worthy of rest? (you, obviously)
Hi friend, I spent last weekend on a gorgeous island outside Vancouver, British Columbia, eating pastries and photographing this adorable couple. I can’t wait to show you more of the finished images! Now, to this week’s letter: You are worthy of rest. Up until a few years ago, I was forever getting sick, mostly colds…
{across the fatosphere} October 24
Here’s what’s interesting me this week in body liberation and more: » Heaven, Hell, & Holy Body Norms (read) » Halloween Costume Feelings (read) » Empowering Parents through Fat Liberation with Laurie Ganberg, LICSW (listen) » A very simple but important distinction to keep clear! Kindness does not necessarily indicate competence (watch) » Lululemon’s billionaire…
{The Body Liberation Guide} 😓 Overcoming picture grief
Hi friend, A quick note about a known issue on the website: There was a bug that was preventing customers from being able to view all parts of the My Account page. It’s been fixed, so now you can set your payment options, view saved addresses and reset your password. Also, I had the pleasure of…
{mini post} Ten years in Seattle
This week marks ten years that I’ve been in the Seattle area! Here’s a shot from one of the very first boudoir sessions I photographed here. Want to book your own session? Click the button below. {Image: A fat Hawaiian woman gazes up at the camera in a close-up shot that shows her serious face,…
{mini post} Health and worth
Every human body is worthy of being seen, no matter whether it is “healthy.” {Image: A fat white person with shirt drawn up to show their belly. Their belly has red sores on it.}
{mini post} My collab with Kat Max
Have you seen my collaboration with Kat Max @katmaxisfree yet? Together we’ve created an amazing set of images for you to use as stock images, phone backgrounds, wall adornments or anything else you can imagine. See the entire collection here:
UNSEEN Workshop with Lindley and Bri Campos on November 10!
Imagine taking a photo doesn’t scare the living sh*t out of you.. but actually excites you? Imagine looking at a photo + appreciating the experience [instead of mentally photoshopping your body] Imagine seeing your body as art + pictures as a form of self expression? What if we told you this is possible? We know…
{mini post} There’s room for sadness
Some days you just need to be sad, and that’s okay. All feelings are welcome here.
{across the fatosphere} October 8
Here’s what’s interesting me this week in body liberation and more: » Allyship opportunity: Help keep this fat-positive care collective open (see) » my thighs are the size that they are. my knees do not GO all the way together without extreme discomfort. (read) » Our First Year: A zine by Fat Club Brighton (see)…
{Events} Fat-Positive Provider Discussion Circle with Dalia Kinsey, October 12
Our rescheduled-due-to-hurricane provider discussion with Dalia Kinsey is on Saturday, October 12 at 3 pm Eastern/2 pm Central/1 pm Mountain/12 pm Pacific. I’m also trying something new with this event! This discussion is open to non-subscribers to pay a one-time fee and join (though, of course, subscribing gives access to ALL events and is a…
{mini post} my thighs are the size that they are
“my thighs are the size that they are. my knees do not GO all the way together without extreme discomfort.” Read the whole thread: https://bsky.app/profile/clairewillett.bsky.social/post/3l4rbogfyex2l
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{The Body Liberation Guide} 🍕 You’re getting both?
Hi friend, We’re trying something new this week. I’m adding writings like these to a new collection in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort Patreon, and buying access to the collection will give you access to this and every other piece that’s added to that collection in the future. (Or, subscribe to the Patreon and get…
Body Image | Body Liberation Guide | Body Liberation Stock | End Weight Stigma | Living in a Fat Body | Resource Guides | Thin Privilege
{The Body Liberation Guide} 🎨 When your art gets turned into art
Hi friend, I am freaking delighted to share this new Body Liberation Stock collection with you: a set of original, exclusive images from artist Kat Max. Kat (who you may have known in the past as Kathryn Hack) is one of the fat-positive artists whose work I admire most, and it’s such an honor to collaborate with her….
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{The Body Liberation Guide} ✊ Inherently radical and political
Hi friend, Project Heal asked me to weigh in (pun intended) for Weight Stigma Awareness Week on a topic I’d been meaning to revisit: body positivity versus body liberation. What’s the difference, and why does it matter? Here’s a short excerpt: After centuries of racism-driven weight stigma, 75 years of diet culture telling us that…
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{The Body Liberation Guide} They’ve done a survey of fat people and they’ve written a report
Hi friend, This month, we’re having a pretty special event in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort. Dalia Kinsey, author of Decolonizing Wellness, will be leading a discussion circle on Saturday, September 28 for healthcare providers to: Our experiences with our own bodies are reflected in the way we interact with patients and clients, so show up…
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{Blanket Fort} September 28: Discussion circle for fat-positive providers with Dalia Kinsey
Event overview This month, we’re having a pretty special event in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort. Dalia Kinsey will be leading a discussion circle on Saturday, September 28 for healthcare providers to: Our experiences with our own bodies are reflected in the way we interact with patients and clients, so show up ready to do…
Roll for Initiative Counseling {Seattle small business branding session}
Karl is a low-eye-contact autistic person, and prefers not to have to look right into people’s eyes. But who says everyone has to look straight at the camera, anyway?
{Body Love Shop} Discover your new favorites
Discover my curated collection of body-positive and fat-positive goods, artwork and self-care products created by and for fat folks and our allies.
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{The Body Liberation Guide} “If you weren’t so controversial….”
Hi friend, There’s a new supporter reward in the Blanket Fort this week – Resources & Recs: Healthcare Providers! This is an ongoing reference of existing weight-neutral and Health at Every Size®-aligned healthcare provider directories, as well as specific recommendations for doctors and other healthcare pros. It’s very US-heavy right now, but I’d love to see…
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{The Body Liberation Guide} Every day I’m strugglin’
Hi friend, Today’s letter is the third in a four-part series (here are parts one and two). Bodies as business cards When our bodies are our business cards, the more those bodies are outside our cultural aspirations, the fewer people will want to buy. (And of course no business is going to appeal to everyone; how on earth…
Dazzling Spoons Counseling {Seattle small business branding session}
One of the more joyful parts of my job is getting to be the photographer who gets it — who doesn’t push, who doesn’t rush, who has the accommodations and modifications ready so that capturing branding photos is a good experience for disabled and ill clients, not just something to be endured.
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{The Body Liberation Guide} But you run a business….
Hi friend, The website is back up, and should be faster! There were a few different issues I spent part of the week fixing, but it has a nice new look and speed now. It’s not perfect**, but for a one-person business, I’m so proud of it. Now to this week’s letter: In last week’s letter, I talked…
A little website update
Hi hello I know the website speed is awful right now. 😅 I had a MASSIVE fiasco a few weeks ago with someone who was supposed to fix the site breaking it instead, and ever since it’s been a mess. While I’m deep in page speed analysis and pretending I know what I’m doing, enjoy…
August 18: Fat Liberation in Parenting with Sarah Thunell
On August 18, parent coach Sarah Thunell will be joining us in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort to talk about body lib principles as they apply to children and parenting: Join us for about an hour at 4 pm Eastern/3 pm Central/1 pm Pacific on August 18. It’ll also be recorded for members to enjoy…
{The Body Liberation Guide} Are you a fat admirer?
Hi friend, There’s a quote that I keep coming back to over time: stop breaking yourself into bite size pieces for someone; stay whole and let them choke It’s useful as a reminder that my whole self has worth and value, no matter whether other people find me palatable or useful in a capitalist world. But…
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{The Body Liberation Guide} Southwest’s seating change + customer of size policy
Hi friend, A quick note on the BLP website: The work that I thought would take me a week has dragged on, and on, and on. Insert someone who was supposed to be fixing the WordPress theme erasing chunks of the site entirely, days of the site being down altogether, and endless screaming. I hope…
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{The Body Liberation Guide} Ask a fat artist: Angelica Dred
Hi friend, The website maintenance continues, so expect the site to be extra quirky this week. And on Friday, over in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort we’ll be watching the Your Fat Friend documentary together and having a discussion afterward. Now, to this week’s letter, an interview with fat artist Angelica Dred! Tell me about you! What’s your name?…
Ask a Fat Artist: Angelica Dred
This is the Body Liberation Photos Ask a Fat Creator (and Allies) series, in which we find out more about the lives, work, and breakfasts of all kinds of large-bodied and marginalized creators and their allies. Angelica Dred is a queer, fat, digital and traditional artist based out of Colorado Springs, CO. She has been…
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{The Body Liberation Guide} The future is fat
Hi friend, I have lots of updates for you this week! First, it’s such a cool opportunity and honor to be included in The Future is Fat issue of Womanly Mag! Pre-order your print issue here and support fat-positive media. Second, I’m working with a model next week to create new photographs for Body Liberation Stock. This time I’m…
Quick Resources: How to Start on Body Kindness
Here are seven quick resources to start learning about body kindness and putting it into practice.
{body-positive events} July event schedule
Here’s what’s coming up in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort, a body-positive and diet-talk-free community for people of all sizes.
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{The Body Liberation Guide} Behind the scenes of my very first podcast recording (ages ago)
My first podcast guest appearance was on Christy Harrison’s podcast Food Psych, back in 2018. And I was terrified.
Joyful Divergence {Seattle small business branding session}
I also love, love, love working with neurodivergent folks. Y’all are my people. (Neurodivergence is an umbrella term that includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia and more, and depending on who you ask also includes mentally ill and mad folks.) At Kyra’s session, we cheerfully got distracted together by a hawk flying by and a rainbow, and laughed ourselves silly while getting Kyra covered in grass rolling down a hill.
Fat Health Myths with Ragen Chastain – Recording Available
I am SO FREAKING EXCITED to have one of my personal heroes as our June guest speaker in the Body Liberation Blanket Fort! On June 26, Ragen Chastain will be joining us for a webinar created just for us — Fat Health Myths. She’ll be sharing some of the myths about fatness and health that most…
