In this episode, Karin Lewis is joined by Lindley Ashline, photographer, author, cat mom, entrepreneur, musician and activist. Lindley creates photographs that celebrate the unique beauty of bodies that fall outside conventional “beauty” standards. She fights weight stigma by giving fat people a safe place to explore how their bodies look on camera and by…
For the month of December, enjoy these podcast episodes while I slow down, take a breath and plan for next year.
We don’t know exactly why or how the 30,000-year-old Venus of Willendorf was created, but it shows that fat bodies have existed and been considered beautiful and worthy for many thousands of years. Use this beautifully detailed Venus charm to create your own necklace, earrings, keychain, bookmark dangle, and more. > Materials: Silver-plated charm on…
New collection at Body Liberation Stock: Beach Day! These high-res, size-inclusive and body-positive images are available for commercial use, including: 🏖️ Social media🏖️ Blogs🏖️ Websites🏖️ Brochures🏖️ Presentations🏖️ Marketing Joyful Movement Stock Photos for Size-Diverse, Anti-Diet & Health at Every Size® Marketing Here are more beautiful photos from the Beach Day collection at Body Liberation Stock,…
Holidays are when cultural and social norms are instilled and heavily reinforced. That means those of us who live in fat bodies, or are LGBT+, are pretty likely to face a lot of criticism in spaces that should be joyful and warm and welcome. It’s easy to say “well, just cut those toxic family members…
“I no longer view myself of only deserving to be treated like a priceless jewel when I am at a certain weight. I would not have met the love of my life if I hadn’t stopped viewing myself as someone people would only sleep with out of pity or lowered standards.” » Eve Enzweiler Today’s…
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“It makes me happy knowing that I’ve helped so many people learn to love themselves, finally learn about a condition their doctors never noticed in them before, and more recently, to get the strength to leave an abusive ex. Knowing that I’ve helped others makes it all worth it.” » Lilith Fury Today’s interview is…
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“I have a history of disordered eating as a teenager and part of my recovery was seeking out real people who looked like me, and images of bodies that looked like mine. They were all amazing and beautiful, and they helped me understand that I could be, too. I think that was what lead me…
I wasn’t consciously thinking about @ragenchastain and her approach to running (slow and steady) when I climbed part of this trail in Mt. Baker National Forest, but I was thinking that I was tired. I’m so very tired of holding my breath when I’m exercising around other people, for fear of being the out-of-breath fat…
“Fat visibility leads to fat joy, and fat pride, and everyone deserves to be joyful and proud of who they are – especially those who are systematically marginalised because their bodies don’t fit some ephemeral, garbage ideal. My art, I hope, allows the people who relate to it to feel valid, seen, and heard.” »…
“I’ve gotten messages from a lot of people who follow my work letting me know they’d never seen art of a woman who was fat and happy. Or that the way I draw my ladies, fashionable and fearless as they are, has given them the confidence to dress how they’ve always wanted instead of how…
“My work began as my attempt to increase representation of fat bodies in art and media. After making hundreds of fat art pieces in the past 2 years, my own relationship with my body has radically improved. Seeing my body lovingly and beautifully portrayed in my work, transformed how I saw myself and how I…
Louise Adams may call her wonderful podcast All Fired Up!, but I think of my episode as a phrase a little closer to my Southern U.S. roots: I’m all het up. I went down a small rabbit hole looking up the origins of that phrase, and it turns out that it’s a shortening of “heated…
“My business is only about body positivity and being fat. Mine is the only garment that wicks away sweat from under stomachs. It is a patented, unique product.” » CarolAnn Bauer Today’s interview is with @chubbychicknosweat. Here’s how she describes herself: I am a ‘she’ and i live in Canton, North Carolina. I’m living happily…
“Body and fat positivity is at the forefront of my business. I approach each session and client through that view point and see all bodies as valuable and worthy of great photos. This stems from my personal experience being a fat cis Black woman who rarely sees bodies like mine in photos showing people in…
I went way out of my comfort zone with Chelsea of Chelsea Levy Nutrition and ate on camera for a special Instagram live eating support session. It is so important to normalize fat folks eating in public. Too often, we get stares, comments or open stigma for simply doing what humans need to do: eat….
“I won’t date anyone who doesn’t love my body as-is, and I don’t want to be friends with people who think being fat is bad. I draw a pretty hard line on that and the people I hang out with understand that’s a requirement of being in my life.” » Miles Lyons Today’s interview is…
Last Friday, I got to be a fit tester for a new line of panties. I signed an NDA, so I don’t think I can share details yet, but I’ll tell you all about it at the proper time. Standing in a designer’s workroom in a top and undies was a strange new experience, and…
New podcast drop! I had the chance to talk with Health at Every Size®-aligned and fat-positive nutritionist Amy Rapone on her podcast RadLove Radio. In this episode, we talk about: How I became a photographer despite never having seen anyone like me doing photography Susan Boyle and talking dogs Who finds career opportunities from 15…
“I’m all about depicting fat bodies in a way that feels very honest and loving. When I first started doing this, I didn’t realize I was making a difference, or that people would even care that much! Now I get near daily messages of fellow fat folks thanking me for simply drawing people that look…
“Begin by removing anyone on your social media who promotes the opposite of loving your body just the way it is. Then look for and follow others who not are only learning to love and accept their bodies but who are celebrating them LOUDLY! It makes such a difference when you scroll down your timeline…
In which I talk about the boundaries I set with thought and intention to make the Body Liberation Blanket Fort a safer and happier space for fat and other marginalized folks. To get access, support my Patreon at any level. It starts at $1 USD per month (and if that’s a hardship for you, please…
“Whole worlds exist in people that they feel they have to keep hidden away in order to present only the acceptable parts. Those of us facing the world in a stigmatized body don’t often get away without complex feelings about that body. And those messages that build shame only make it harder for a lot…
I’ve had the honor of being on a number of Australian podcasts, and every time, I wonder the same thing: What do they think about my American accent?? More importantly, it is very cool to have the opportunity to speak virtually all over the world about body acceptance and fat activism, most recently with the…
“Even in the Bath & Beauty world, a lot of it is very thin-centric. Because we’re not trying to cater to the mainstream ideals of beauty, I think we feel less of a need to remain traditional with what we make and it allows us to really get creative with what we do.” » Gloria…
In this episode of Friend of Marilyn, Cat Pausé and I talk about the to-be-revived Body Love Box, the Body Liberation Guide and how what you focus on moves you forward.
“The pieces I create are not perfect. They take a bit of me. I’m odd and I’m memorable, I love myself, and I love my work. Through my pieces I express my joy, my hopes, all of my experiences over the continuing course of my existence. Each piece is a piece of me, and when…
I’m so excited to introduce you to an array of fat and marginalized creators (plus an ally or two). We’ll be talking to models, writers, artists, photographers and more. I’ll be posting one interview here per day. Since Nov. also contains Small Business Saturday, consider these as your businesses to support this year. Here’s how…
Stop asking fat people to hold the discomfort of learning that you have thin privilege.
One of the reasons I talk about vulnerability in business so much is that giving ourselves the grace and space to be vulnerable allows us to not expect perfection from ourselves or others. When we give ourselves the grace of imperfection, it means that when we mess up — as we inevitably will, as people…
In which I describe how Health at Every Size®, fat liberation, fat acceptance, and body positivity advocates can use the Help a Reporter Out (HARO) list to change media narratives around bodies and weight. How to HARO: Help a Reporter Out, or HARO, is an email list that reporters use to find sources for stories….
Today I’m asking body-positive and Health at Every Size®-aligned nanny and parent consultant Sarah @bodypositiveparenting all about her job, including: 🚸 What does a body-positive nanny do? What does #HAES have to do with it? 🚸 What should parents look for in a nanny who will help their kids grow up with a positive body image? 🚸 What Sarah…
Use these beautiful plus-size pregnancy stock photos from Body Liberation Stock to increase the diversity of your marketing materials, website and social media feeds.
In which I talk about the Unpacking Weight Stigma workbook series, which helps fat folks and their allies untangle internalized weight stigma and apply their newfound knowledge to the real world. Find all the workbooks:
In which I talk about the Unpacking Weight Stigma workbook series, which helps fat folks and their allies untangle internalized weight stigma and apply their newfound knowledge to the real world. Find all the workbooks here.
In which I talk about how and why I chose Discord for my body-positive, fat-positive community space. To get access, support my Patreon at any level. It starts at $1 USD per month (and if that’s a hardship for you, please let me know and I’ll be happy to give you free access). Once you…
body liberation photo sessions “I was lucky enough to spend some time with Lindley for a boudoir photo session and had the BEST experience! Lindley was unbelievably kind, warm, and immediately eased any fears I came into the session with. I left the session feeling empowered and celebrated…and the photos turned out BEYOND STUNNING! I…
Thin privilege is not having to learn both sewing and pattern making to have clothing that’s fun, stylish, creative, fits well…or just fits, period. One of the most common dismissals that gets thrown at fat folks when we talk about how apparel companies would rather lose money than make clothing for us is, “You can…
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Running a support or special-interest group of any kind — online or offline — is one of the kindest things we can do for our fellow humans.
Though it seems simple, it can also be one of the most challenging.
This guide will help you create groups that are not only flame-war-free, but closer to truly fair, just and equitable. We’ll look at the five essential questions for creating and re-evaluating groups, handling conflict, and finish with a few questions specifically for Health at Every Size-focused groups.
These questions will help you no matter whether you’re creating your group now, or taking another look at an existing group.
This 34-page workbook contains over 60 questions for study, reflection and journaling to spark your awareness of—and help you confront—weight stigma and oppression. These questions are an opportunity to grow in your own anti-oppression and Health at Every Size® alignment and knowledge, and work on fatphobic beliefs and tendencies. They are not comfortable questions, but they’re important.
The entire workbook is printable at 8.5×11″ paper size and contains space for your reflections so that you can fill it out in your preferred format.
(As in all Lindley’s works, the word “fat” is used as a neutral descriptor for large bodies.)
Image description: Three fat white people with feminine appearances stand back to back with arms crossed, smiling, in a park. Text on the image reads, “Creating More Equitable Groups: Unpacking Weight Stigma 2. Questions for reflection for fat allies and Health at Every Size® practitioners. Lindley Ashline.”
If you’d like a shorter podcast listen, Love, Food is for you. In each episode, Julie answers a letter from a reader. As a podcast guest, I love this format because I feel like I’m speaking directly to someone out there! This episode is for all who were once theatre kids, or anybody who’s ever…
I love digging in and talking about the practical aspects of body liberation, especially when it comes to running a business. On Massage Business Blueprint, Allissa, Michael and I discuss how all types of brick-and-mortar businesses can attract and welcome fat folks as customers and clients, including: How to talk about fat bodies (fat? larger…
Thin privilege doesn’t make you a bad person or one with super special benefits. The super special benefit is not facing the obstacles placed in the way of fat folks. Your body size is mostly or always included, and you don’t have to constantly think about it. Privilege is unearned, but it’s not something you…
Find the perfect gift for your partner, lover, friend, or family member for Valentine’s Day in our curated list of body-positive and health at every size-aligned Valentine’s Day gifts.
Every single time I’m asked to be on a podcast, it’s an honor, but it’s an especially big deal to be the very first guest on an existing podcast! Jenn Hume, owner of Hell Yeah Tech, and I talked on her Hell Yeah Techcast about websites, marketing and inclusive stock photography. Jenn is exactly my…
Let’s talk about research. When it comes to weight and health, everyone’s a scientist. People who haven’t picked up a textbook in twenty years are suddenly confident that they know more about fat people’s bodies than the fat people themselves do. What’s more, they know just what fat people should be doing (or not doing)…
