The FAT CON SEATTLE w/ MX. Pucksaplenty

Special note: We are a bit late this week because of the horrendous outcome of the election. Just a reminder that this podcast is committed to standing against oppression. With the intention to uplift the most vulnerable populations. Please stay safe and care for yourself!In this episode of the Fat Positive Everything podcast, host Kayla Stansberry, a licensed clinical professional counselor and fat-positive therapist, engages in an in-depth conversation with Mix Pucks Aplenty, a black, disabled, fat, queer, non-binary burlesque performer, producer, and founder of The Fat Con in Seattle, Washington. Pucks discusses their journey into fat liberation through burlesque, the creation of The Fat Con and its associated burlesque festival, FatLessFest, and the significant challenges faced during the planning and execution phases. They also touch on personal intersectionalities, the importance of community, and the radical act of self-love in a fat body. The discussion highlights the detailed planning for the upcoming 2025 Fat Con, including a rich array of workshops, meet-and-greets, and evening entertainment. This episode offers a profound peek into the dedication, resilience, and creativity behind creating inclusive spaces for fat individuals.00:00 Introduction to the Fat Positive Podcast00:23 Guest Introduction: Mix Pucks Aplenty00:35 Intersectionalities and Personal Identities02:35 The Journey into Burlesque10:44 Creating FatCon: The Inception15:36 Challenges and Triumphs in Organizing FatCon20:45 Building a Diverse and Inclusive Team24:16 The Radical Act of Community26:38 The Impact of Shame on Community27:05 Formerly Fat People and Anti-Fatness28:49 Details of 2025 FatCon31:20 Workshops and Events at FatCon33:41 Community Building and Accessibility41:45 Scholarships and Ticketing Options43:12 FatCon and FatLessFest: A Weekend of Thickness47:50 Expanding the FatCon Movement49:06 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFatCon - www.fatcon.orgPhilly FatCon - IG profileFatlesque Fest NW - www.fatlesquefestnw.comChubHub PDX - www.chubhubpdx.comThe PlusBus - www.theplusbus.comPuckduction - www.mxpucksaplenty.com Get full access to Fat Positive Therapist (Kayla) at kaylastansberry.substack.com/subscribe