#27 - Culture Jamming And Mindful Healing With Jes Baker

Jes Baker gives two proud middle fingers to our culture that
dictates what is valuable and beautiful. Through her blog, The
Militant Baker, her book, Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls,
speaking engagements, and social media spaces, Jes has disrupted
the “thin ideal” by challenging marketing of clothes, perfume,
and more showing that fat bodies get to enjoy all the things thin
bodies can enjoy.


Jes calls in (not calls out) the fat phobic nature of the current
body positivity movement and challenges all of us to become aware
of intersectionality issues around body positivity as well as how
to be an inclusive ally to the fat acceptance movement. Her 3
(not at all) easy steps: 1. Use your voice. 2. Listen 3. Improve.


We also get into a great conversation on healthism and the
concept of Health at Every Size, and how knowledge doesn’t always
translate into practice.


We close on how connecting to our own body and building body
trust is fundamental to engaging in life. I love that she calls
it “a mindful healing”. This podcast will help you better
understand the cultural issues that drive your body image issues
so you can continue your personal practice of body kindness.


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Get to know Jes


Jes Baker is a blogger, speaker, author, mental health
professional, cat lover, ALL CAPS user and unabashed fat chick.
She is on a mission to turn our society's concept of beauty on
its oppressive head as she genuinely knows for a fact that every
person in this world is worthy of respect and feeling valued
regardless of their size, shape, shade, sex, ability, gender or
age. On her website The Militant Baker, she preaches the
importance of body autonomy, self-love, mental health, strong
coffee, and even stronger language. She also post a million
outfit photos because they're fun, political and pretty!


Find Jes online


Website: http://www.themilitantbaker.com

Instagram: http://instagram.com/themilitantbaker

Tumblr: http://themilitantbaker.tumblr.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/militant_baker

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/themilitantbaker



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treatment, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Individuals
should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice
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