Hi friend,
I don't generally think of myself as what I call a “101-level educator.”
That's the kind of person whose talent is bringing people who are brand new to a concept gradually through it.
To be honest, I don't have the patience or emotional energy to gently and patiently convince people that fat people are both actual humans and equally worthy of dignity. My work is generally meant for people who get it to a certain extent, and are ready to grow in their understanding and challenge their internal biases.
Whenever I do have a reason to do 101 educational work, it's a good reminder that there are so many people out there who need that initial lesson, especially the professional fields whose members directly hold power over their fat patients, clients, students and others.
Georgie Owen interviewed me for her podcast, Conceiving it All, and we returned to the basics, from the racist origins of weight stigma to how to describe people in fat bodies when you have good reasons not to use the word “fat.”
Georgie helpfully broke down each section of our discussion, too, so that you can get the gist or skip directly to the part you're most interested in.
Warmly,
Lindley
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