Jessica interviews Whitney Trotter, Angela Goens, and Brianna Theus in this episode about eating disorder treatment centers. They discuss the racial harm Black and otherwise marginalized clients experience there and the realities of being Black

Blackness, Fatness and Social Death with Da'Shaun L. Harrison

Sep 30th, 2021 42m 20s

Da'Shaun talks 1:1 with Jessica about their new book, Belly of the Beast; The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness. The two of them discuss social death, health, HAES, and wellness and how they intersect with fatness and Blackness. Get

Burn It Down: Gymnastics and Eating Disorders

Aug 27th, 2021 45m 21s

This week Jessica sits down for an intimate 1:1 chat with Lexi Brown, a veterinarian student in the UK, former collegiate gymnast, and Jessica's mentee. Lexi takes us through Simone Biles's Olympics gymnastics performance and the impacts that B

Lipedema: Vulnerability & Visibility

Jul 19th, 2021 1h 11m

This week Jessica and Rawiyah are joined by special guest Brena Jean. Brena Jean is a queer, fat, Black, Lipedema advocate, storyteller, and writer. At 37 years old, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lipedema, a little-known, painful fat disorder

#AmplifyMelanatedVoices Anniversary: Where Ya'll At Tho?

Jun 1st, 2021 1h 12m

This week Jessica and Rawiyah are joined by special guest Alishia McCullough. Alisha along with Jessica co-founded the Amplify Melanated Voices Challenge, a year ago. So where ya'll at and come to think of it where are we? Bring your big c

Got Joy?

Mar 22nd, 2021 49m 12s

Our joy is precious and we are gonna get it… as soon as we figure it out beyond the construct of labor, service and it being considered radical. Shout out to: Cera Byer of Intuitive Edge Coaching Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes

Activism: Do Your Thang; with Shana McDavis-Conway

Feb 27th, 2021 52m 55s

Shana sends a love letter to Black activists and shares her stories of activism, play, and inspiration. Also discussed...Talcom X Mentioned in this ep: https://www.storybasedstrategy.org/blog-full/2019/2/19/storytelling-imagination-amp-activi

Cancel Culture?

Feb 16th, 2021 46m 5s

It's pronounced con-se-KWEN-ses y'all!. We're not here for the ways that Cancel Culture has been used to protect whiteness these days. Own up to your mess. Periodt. Let's take note of where whiteness shows up in our lives, the ways that we h

9. Openly Black

Jan 29th, 2021 47m 8s

Unify with Deez Nuts! It's a post inauguration dump, with a happy ending. Support our work: https://www.patreon.com/MyBlackBodyPodcast Many thanks to: SJ Thompson The Resilient Fat Goddex https://www.resilientfatgoddess.com/ The Gauidiani C

(Mx)treatment: Disordered Eating Part 3

Jan 13th, 2021 56m 34s

Trying to get treatment while marginalized is truly a non consensual pain in the ass. Resources: Nalgona Positivity Pride https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/ TFFED Trans Folx Fighting Eating Disorders https://www.transfolxfightingeds.com/

Disordered Eating Part 2: I am not okay

Dec 16th, 2020 44m 28s

In this episode Jessica gives us another moment of clarity and decolonization via her "Nope That's Not a Thing" segment and Rawiyah is not okay. Resources listed at the beginning of this episode: Nalgona Positivity Pride https://www.nalgonapos

DnD

Nov 25th, 2020 39m 25s

We lit AF ya'll. It's post election. Respectability is high but our patience is nigh to none and we are having none of it. When diversity is filtered through the desirability lens it leaves you with some weird sh*t Come get clear on this ish.

DnD: The Diversity & Desirability Deathtrap

Nov 25th, 2020 39m 25s

Episode 5: What Scares You?

Oct 28th, 2020 41m 37s

It’s October 2020 y’all and sh*it is getting scary. Sit back, grab a witchy brew, consult your tarot deck, feed your Ancestors and tune in for some of our biggest fears. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirt

Disordered Eating

Sep 18th, 2020 42m 4s

In the first of what will be many episodes about eating disorders, Rawiyah shares their eating disorder history and the realities of being a Fat, Black, Femme when seeking treatment and how not being a Karen impacted their ability understand th

Disordered Eating: Part 1 of Like A Bazillion

Sep 18th, 2020 42m 4s

My Black Body: Jessica's Story

Sep 18th, 2020 21m 15s

Jessica shares the story of her body and what it would tell the world. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band Interlude: Original Composition by Daché Monet

My Black Body: Rawiyah's Story

Sep 18th, 2020 21m 10s

Rawiyah shares their story on the path to sovereign embodiment: PCOS, fat burlesque, restrictive eating and why Black people need rest. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band Interlude: Original Co

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Why This Podcast

Sep 17th, 2020 13m 14s

Let Black folks lead conversations about body liberation. Share Black stories and Black joy. Engage in Black healing. Goals Holding Space Challenging Perceptions Breaking Systems Growing Through Discomfort How to Support This Podcast Edito

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