An illustrated camping scene with Dalia's photo and the event information contained in this post.
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{Blanket Fort} September 28: Discussion circle for fat-positive providers with Dalia Kinsey

ByLindley Ashline

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…

I’m a SeekHer mentor for 2024! | body inclusive business
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I’m a SeekHer mentor for 2024! | body inclusive business

ByLindley Ashline

I’m excited to be a part of this program and be a mentor! Check out SeekHer’s feed and links for more info. From SeekHer: In honor of #BodyAcceptanceWeek, we are excited to announce the launch of the newest SeekHer Scholars program – ‘Our Bodies Belong’!⁠⁠In recent years, more people have experienced a surge in eating…

A rustic Pacific Northwest hotel shown at dusk, with lots of wood and glass.

Meet us at Alderbrook Hotel for the fat-friendly Exhale Retreat

ByLindley Ashline

Laura and I spent ages researching venues for the Exhale Retreat, and we’re so excited with the venue we found, Alderbrook Resort on Washington state’s lovely Hood Canal, part of Puget Sound. No hotel offers perfect lodging for fat and superfat guests, but we think this is as close as it gets. I even went…

May 18: Tune in to Lindley at Every BODY Belongs in Bozeman

May 18: Tune in to Lindley at Every BODY Belongs in Bozeman

ByLindley Ashline

On May 18 (this Wednesday), I’m talking about building size-inclusive businesses for Everybody Belongs in Bozeman (Montana), though you don’t have to be in Montana to tune in.  The “Every BODY Belongs in Bozeman” campaign is a week-long community initiative and fundraiser, taking place May 15-21st, 2022, during Mental Health Awareness month.  The week will include…

May 19: Fat Girls Hiking + Lindley at Third Place Books

May 19: Fat Girls Hiking + Lindley at Third Place Books

ByLindley Ashline

This Thursday, May 19, I’ll be at Third Place Books (masked) with Summer Michaud-Skog in Lake Forest Park, just north of Seattle, WA.   I’m excited to be stepping in for this free event to ask Summer some questions about her brand-new book Fat Girls Hiking: An Inclusive Guide to Getting Outdoors at Any Size or…

Watch: My trick for handling social anxiety at events
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Watch: My trick for handling social anxiety at events

ByLindley Ashline

I promised I’d make more videos, but speaking off the cuff makes me so nervous! So I’m sharing a trick I recently learned for helping myself AND other people feel more comfortable in social situations. Click through and watch it on Instagram for closed captions/subtitles. I’m a photographer, writer and fat acceptance activist. Dive deep…

December Body Liberation Book Club Pick: Fat Girl
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December Body Liberation Book Club Pick: Fat Girl

ByLindley Ashline

December’s pick for the Body Liberation Book Club will be Fat Girl by Judith Moore! Join us on Thursday, December 26 (yes, the day after Christmas) at 7 pm (Jalisco restaurant, 12336 31st Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125) for a fat-friendly hangout and book discussion. Newcomers are very welcome! About the Body Liberation Book Club…

I’m the Official Photographer for Camp Heal 2019
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I’m the Official Photographer for Camp Heal 2019

ByLindley Ashline

I’m the official photographer for Project HEAL’s Camp Heal 2019! Join us in Angeles National Forest outside Los Angeles this September to help heal your body image. In this video, I’m talking about eating disorder recovery and who has the “right” body for it, why I’m lending my skills to the camp, and my fave…

{Body positive portraits} Ms. H + Curves in Bloom, Feb. 24
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{Body positive portraits} Ms. H + Curves in Bloom, Feb. 24

ByLindley Ashline

I was delighted to have Hannah Schnabel join me for a portrait session for Representation Matters.me, my body positive and diverse stock photo site. Hannah is the mind behind plus-size clothing line Belle Ampleur. Hannah Schnabel has over a decade of experience designing clothing for stage and film. She’s designed and built everything from corsets, to a…