[Repost] #53 - Why We All Need Fat Activism with Marilyn Wann, Author of Fat!So? and Creator of the YAY! Scale

I’m replaying a fan favorite (and one of my favorite episodes) of
Body Kindness from one of my favorite teachers.


What if we all were fat activists? It’s an interesting thought
for people who are finally at the place of rejecting diets and a
singular (thin) standard for beauty and health. Activism is not
always getting angry and standing on the street with a sign
screaming. Sometimes it IS that, but there are lots of forms of
“activism” if you take a broader definition. You can throw a pool
party and rock your swimwear. You can tell the nurse, “I don’t
step on the scale.” You can tell yourself “I am on your side” and
anyone who treats you badly based on weight can get the push
back. Fat activism is just as much about practicing self-care and
self-compassion as it is about getting angry.


Tune in to hear my conversation with long-time Fat Activist and
author of Fat!So? Marilyn Wann joins me to discuss why it’s wrong
when people say “you should lose weight for health reasons”. She
shares ideas for fat activism that go beyond getting angry and
protesting in the streets to include meaningful choices anyone
can make to reject body oppression and instead, practice
self-care.


Visit MarilynWann.com. Order the YAY! Scale for $45 plus
shipping by e-mailing her marilyn@fatso.com. 


This episode originally aired on 24 October 2017.


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