The Culture Of It All
The Culture Of It All is a weekly podcast where we don’t just talk about ditching diet culture, we unlearn together, heal our body image, and fight for fat acceptance and true size inclusivity.
Your host, Melanie Knights [she/they] — is an unapologetically fat, fashion content creator, storyteller, introverted Aquarius with a fondness for all things fat and spooky.
This is a space where the fat community is seen, heard, and celebrated. It's where you can come to unlearn, heal, and find connection — and where everyone, in every body, is invited to listen, learn, and actively advocate for change.
Together, we'll challenge weight stigma, confront fat stereotypes, and dive deep into how diet culture impacts every part of our lives.
The Culture Of It All
Summer Series: 5 Summer Survival Tips from A Fat Gal
In this episode, Melanie shares five summer survival tips from the perspective of a fat girl. She emphasises the importance of managing expectations, practising taking up space, embracing joy and comfort, starting with small steps, and checking in with oneself. Melanie also encourages journaling as a way to reflect and navigate the summer season.
Chapters
00:00 Empowerment and Self-Discovery: A Plus-Size Journey
07:18 Tip One: Manage Your Expectations
10:41 Tip Two: Practice Taking Up Space
14:52 Tip Three: Do Things That Bring You Joy, Coziness and Happiness
18:04 Tip Four: Embrace Comfort
19:30 Tip Five: Start Small & Be Gentle With Yourself
21:09 Checking In With Yourself & Journal Prompts
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