Empowering Parents through Fat Liberation with Laurie Ganberg, LICSW

Fat Liberation Parenting: Challenging Stigma and Building CommunityIn this episode of the 'Fat Positive Everything' podcast, host Kayla Stansberry, a licensed clinical counselor and fat positive therapist, is joined by Laurie Ganberg, a fellow therapist and fat liberationist specializing in fat liberation parenting. They discuss their personal intersectionalities and experiences, focusing on fat liberation as a practice in parenting. Laurie explains her journey into fat liberation parenting, the impact of weight stigma on parenting, and the systemic challenges faced by parents in larger bodies. They also touch on the creation of community spaces for fat parents, the importance of modeling body trust for children, and the political nature of parenting. Laurie shares her motivations for creating Parent Connections and the empowerment of discussing health at every size. The episode concludes with encouragement for parents to embrace imperfection and community in parenting.00:00 Introduction to the Fat Positive Everything Podcast00:25 Meet Laurie Ganberg: Fat Liberation Parenting Expert00:40 Intersectionalities and Personal Backgrounds04:21 Laurie's Journey to Fat Liberation Parenting04:51 Challenges and Realities of Fat Liberation Parenting10:40 Creating Community for Fat Parents14:24 Weight Stigma and Its Impact on Parenting23:05 Encouragement and Advice for Parents38:16 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources:@laurieganberglicsw December Fat Liberation Workshop!www.fatliberationparenting.com Book RecommendationsWhat We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon https://www.amazon.com/dp/080701477X?ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RVXGHHF9GRCB5WHYB1S6&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RVXGHHF9GRCB5WHYB1S6&social_share=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_RVXGHHF9GRCB5WHYB1S6&skipTwisterOG=1 Get full access to Fat Positive Therapist (Kayla) at kaylastansberry.substack.com/subscribe