Can Spirituality & Fat Liberation Co-Exist?

In this episode, I’m exploring the multifaceted nature of spirituality, sharing my personal journey and how it intersects with fat liberation. I’ll be discussing the evolution of my spiritual practices, particularly during the pandemic, and the challenges of reconciling these practices within spiritual spaces often permeated by diet culture.I’d like to note that these practices are often individual and interpersonal, and I recognise that we need community and structural changes to fight back against the injustices we are witnessing today. I also know that right now many of us are trying to find that balance between informed and overwhelmed, finding comfort, slowness, peace in practices on a personal level allows us to be better equipped to fight back against these systems of oppression.TakeawaysPractices should be flexible and adaptable to individual needs.Spirituality can coexist with activism and personal values.Diet culture often infiltrates spiritual spaces, creating challenges for fat positive activists.Spiritual practices can serve as acts of rebellion against societal norms.Self-care rituals can be supportive for navigating overwhelming times.Chapters00:00 Exploring Spirituality: A Personal Journey05:32 Navigating Spirituality and Fat Advocacy08:54 The Intersection of Spirituality and Diet Culture13:51 Witchcraft and Rebellion: Here We Go Again16:28 Finding Individual Practices Amongst The NoiseThank you for listening to The Culture Of It All! this podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive early posts, bonus material and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber on Substack. Come say 'hello' on social media! You'll find episode content on Instagram stories. Looking for more conversations around the politics of fashion? Join me on TikTok Until next time, pals — keep showing up, speaking up, and taking up space.