307: How Fatphobia Negatively Impacts Our Sex Life with Victoria Welsby

Victoria Welsby, aka Fierce Fatty, has been on the podcast before and it was such a joy to have them back on the podcast today! In this episode we talk about how to stop worrying about how others judge our bodies and how fatphobia can negatively impact our sex life.   Victoria Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies.   In this episode we discuss:   How Victoria's life has changed in the past year, including their gender transition story. How worrying about judgement from others prevents us from doing the work of body acceptance and intuitive eating. Mindset shifts we can make when we notice negative self talk and the people pleasing tendencies. How fatphobic beliefs had in the past affected Victoria's sex life. Victoria's advice on how to navigate negative sexual experiences and feel more secure in your body. How Victoria is currently practicing wellness without obsession.   Learn more about Victoria: Website: www.fiercefatty.com Instagram: @fierce.fatty Facebook: @fiercefatty Twitter: @fiercefatty_ Pinterest: @fiercefatty_ YouTube: @fiercefatty LinkedIn: @victoriawelsby Email: [email protected]   In this episode I reference this blog post on worrying about people judging your body, and this blog post on how fatphobic beliefs hurt your sex life. Here is Victoria's past episode on the show.   Today's episode is brought to you by our signature program, Food and Body Peace Playbook (FBPP). FBPP is an 8 week online course & group coaching program that will help you build lasting food freedom, better body image & sustainable health habits that stick.   We will be offering a Black Friday discount and special bonus offer for our January enrollment. That means you can start off 2022 making the decision to say NO to diets that don't work and YES to intuitive eating and a lifetime of treating your body well.   Are you looking for one on one coaching for intuitive eating, body image,  hormone support and/or digestive relief? We are booking for the final months of 2021 with limited spots left, reach out today to start your healing journey!   Resources for you: Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here.  Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community & support. Take a look at our online shop, the Wellness Without Obsession Shop.   Let's hang out! Connect with Victoria and the staff at NMN: Victoria's Instagram Victoria's Website Nourishing Minds Nutrition Instagram Nourishing Minds Nutrition website For every guest that comes on the show, we donate money to Loveland Foundation. The Loveland Foundation, is a foundation that provides therapy and  healing to Black women and girls. We are honored to donate monthly to the Loveland Foundation, and you can learn more and donate yourself here.