Summer Series: 7 Ideas To Prioritise Joy And Honour Your Needs This Summer

The body positive rhetoric that shows up at this time of year is failing folks in larger bodies. So in this episode, I’m rewriting the narrative, and sharing 7 ways in which you can prioritise joy and honour your needs, especially during the uncomfortable summer months. We’ll explore the difference between joy and happiness and some of the ways I struggle with the concept of joy in a larger body. I encourage you to think about what you enjoy about the summer and to focus on those activities, emphasising the importance of getting creative and finding ways to nourish oneself emotionally and mentally. You’ll also hear me talk about my recent experience watching the film 'Your Fat Friend', what I’m working on and the upcoming Summerween sticker sale starting July 1st.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflection01:52 My Thoughts & Feelings After Watching Your Fat Friend Film10:52 Feeling Like An Imposter in The Anti Diet Space13:05 What I'm Working On17:57 Why I'm Prioritising Joy This Summer22:07 Prioritising Joy As A Fat Person29:09 What do you like about summer?33:01 Getting Creative: Creating A Summer Bingo Board or Bucket List37:26 Host A Summerween38:34 Making Virtual Plans for Connection41:25 Reading Plus-Sized Stories for Representation44:17 Finding Support in Fat Communities47:21 Practising the Bare Minimum for Self-Care52:56 Journal Prompts for ReflectionThank 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.