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.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Authors: Alexia Onyx, Mary Warren, S J Tilly, Kayla Grosse, Amy Award
Podcasts: The Satisfaction Factor with Sadie & Naomi, Fat Joy with Sophia Apostol, Body Grievers Club by Bri Campos, Fats On Film from Hannah Ogilvie, Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith
Journal Prompts:
What activities or hobbies make you lose track of time?
What's a simple pleasure that always brings a smile to your face?
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflection
01:52 My Thoughts & Feelings After Watching Your Fat Friend Film
10:52 Feeling Like An Imposter in The Anti Diet Space
13:05 What I'm Working On
17:57 Why I'm Prioritising Joy This Summer
22:07 Prioritising Joy As A Fat Person
29:09 What do you like about summer?
33:01 Getting Creative: Creating A Summer Bingo Board or Bucket List
37:26 Host A Summerween
38:34 Making Virtual Plans for Connection
41:25 Reading Plus-Sized Stories for Representation
44:17 Finding Support in Fat Communities
47:21 Practising the Bare Minimum for Self-Care
52:56 Journal Prompts for Reflection
🗓️ Coming Up:
July 09: 5 Practical Summer Self-Care Tips for Larger Bodies
July 25: My favourite Plus Size Reads This Summer
007 | Summer Series: 7 ideas to prioritise joy and honour your needs this summer