#58: Fat Phobia In Medical Diagnoses, Righteous Anger, and Reparenting Ourselves with Kelsie Jepsen, Fat Activist and Body Acceptance Coach

This episode with Kelsie covers so much that it was difficult to give it a title! Above all, it is a conversation between friends, and just allows for the winding of an authentic and connected chat.  Topics we discuss: We can't keep our plants alive What's been on Kelsie’s plate since we chatted last (Episode #14) Her experience directing a play and addressing representation and inclusion with bodies Unpacking fat-phobia with your therapist Experiencing a lot of anger while healing your body image and divesting from diet culture and other systems of oppression Setting boundaries with loved ones about fat-phobic comments and diet talk Trauma and seeing old photos Reparenting ourselves and thinking about our younger self Ableism and body acceptance Navigating the doctor’s office and medical weight-stigma Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Apply for Abbie's next group coaching program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com  Find Kelsie on Instagram: @iamkelsiejepsen Kelsie’s website: https://embodyloveworkshop.com/