Ep. 30 | Fat Chat: Why do people still believe fatness is a choice?

In this minisode, we’re sitting down for a ‘fat chat’ and exploring WHY people still believe that being fat is simply a choice. We’ll discuss the reasons why I continue to see comments repeating the same set of fatphobic beliefs, and challenge the pervasive myth that fatness is a choice, emphasizing the impact of diet culture and the societal pressures that lead folks to pursue weight loss. My hope is that this current “thin is in” era will eventually come to an end, and we will see a shift towards fat acceptance.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:35 Social Media and Fatphobia06:21 Diet Cycling and Personal Experiences10:15 Fundamental Misunderstandings of Fat Bodies13:06 Societal Narratives and Weight Loss17:12 Hope for Fat Acceptance and LiberationThank 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.