Nashville’s body positive movement

Maybe you’ve heard the term “body positive” or  “diet culture.”  But how about “healthy at every size,” “fat positive” or “fat liberation?”

Pop culture and widely accepted ideas about body size and shape have long been dominated by standards set by supermodels and pro athletes. But there’s a growing movement based on dispelling the myth that one has to be thin to be healthy. Folks in the movement are working to break down the years of prejudice and anti-fat bias that has permeated our healthcare system and pop culture. Today we talk to medical professionals and folks in the fat positive community to debunk the myths of diet culture and learn about embracing your body at every size.

But first, we check in with WPLN reporters on the ground at the state house to get the latest on Tennessee’s special legislative session.

Guests:

• Jess Thompson, owner of getFIT615 gym 
• Chelsey L. Medley, family nurse practitioner, specializing in the medical management of eating disorders 
• Kathryn McWaters, dietitian and nutritionist, director of marketing and partnerships at Nashville Nutrition Partners
• Kimmy Garris, founder, Fat Positive Nashville 
• Calvin Mitchell, CEO and founder, Fat Boy Basketball League 
• Saaneah Jamison, founder, Curvy Confidence Dance

Further reading:

• Aubrey Gordon’s Fat Reading List

This episode was produced by Magnolia McKay. Special thanks to Kim Baldwin.