Is it okay to be an activist when you run a business?
Why do some business owners wear their opinions, politics and activism on their sleeves? Let’s talk about “keeping politics out of your business” and why…
Why do some business owners wear their opinions, politics and activism on their sleeves? Let’s talk about “keeping politics out of your business” and why…
Reader M. asks, “Does it get any easier? Or does it just get harder the more vocal you get? I had a situation in which…
The desk top stops at a sharp slant, unable to lie flat because of my belly and thighs in the way, and the angle is such that I will not be able to set anything on it, use my laptop, or even take handwritten notes.
Thin privilege is never having your body shape used as a shorthand in books, comic books and movies for gluttony, greed or villainy. If a…
There was an interesting discussion today in a Facebook group I’m in about how to keep from being sucked into and swallowed by other people’s energy when it’s negative or doesn’t align with your own. Here is my answer.
Why do people hate and fear fat bodies? Weight stigma — also known as fatphobia, fatmisia, anti-fatness and fat hatred — ties into threads of…
I recently challenged my Body Liberation Guide readers to answer the question, “What is valuable and precious about fat bodies beyond being a comfort object?…
What’s the difference between body positivity and fat positivity? How about body liberation or Health at Every Size (also called HAES)? Here’s a quick look…
Here’s something to think and write about in this coming week: What does a positive body image mean to you? You’re welcome to share…
Weight stigma is absolutely ubiquitous in healthcare. We know from studies that doctors treat fat folks differently. Many doctors assume that we’re lazy, gluttonous or…
Recently I saw a comment from a fitness professional that got me thinking. She said that she wants to help people in bodies of all…
I recently challenged my Body Liberation Guide readers to answer the question, “What is valuable and precious about fat bodies beyond being a comfort object? How many things can you think of?” Reader Bee Gee’s response was wonderful and glorious, and they generously gave me permission to share it here.
Thin privilege is getting in and out of your car in a crowded parking lot. It’s never having to try to crawl through your passenger…
Thin privilege is a higher likelihood of being taken seriously in business and entrepreneurial contexts. Participating in business-related spaces as a fat person is exhausting.…
Whether you’re preparing for fall marketing campaigns or grabbing last-minute photos for blog posts, seasonal images are always useful. Try using body-positive fall stock photos…
I recently talked about how people who are privileged in a particular area often expect people who are marginalized in that area to educate them,…
Why do people hate and fear fat bodies? Weight stigma — also known as fatphobia, fatmisia, anti-fatness and fat hatred — ties into threads of…
Use these beautiful plus-size pregnancy stock photos from Body Liberation Stock to increase the diversity of your marketing materials, website and social media feeds.
I wrote this in a moment of frustration recently and wanted to share it even though it’s not really meant for my folks here, because…
Here’s something to think and write about in this coming week: How has your view of your body and society’s beauty standards changed since you…
You are not too old to be photographed. You are not too old to cherish the skin that covers your body and bears witness to…
Our fat bodies are valuable for more than what they offer other people. So often, when people try to come up with something good about…
Turns out I didn’t have enough spoons to both record this AND write a nice post for it, so in summary: 👗 Fabletics👗 Old Navy👗…
I recently talked about how people who are privileged in a particular area often expect people who are marginalized in that area to educate them,…
In the Body Love Shop: Fat-positive soaps! Get a little bathtime love in your mailbox with one of these fat-positive glycerin soaps. Each measures…
Our bodies are valuable for more than what they offer other people. So often, when people try to come up with something good about fat…
🎉🎉 GIVEAWAY DAY 🎉🎉 I’m excited to be giving away two pairs (four total) tickets to the BodCon’s Beauty and Body Confidence event (online) on…
Here’s something to think and write about in this coming week: How can I be kinder to myself today, tomorrow and next week? How can…
Content note: Trauma, water fear, injury Every time I get into wild water (not a pool or hot tub), it’s a victory over my anxiety…
I’m old-fashioned and still buy all my music, because I’m super picky about what I listen to and I like owning my mp3s. (I once…
Weight stigma — also known as fatphobia, fatmisia, anti-fatness and fat hatred — ties into threads of power and profit going back centuries. Let’s look at one of the factors: Toxic masculinity and sexism.
Here’s something to think and write about in this coming week: If you were able to show up fully in the world, without body shame, what might that mean for you and your life?
“Body liberation. Rather than just expanding the beauty ideal to become more inclusive, let’s work towards freedom from relying on beauty to find value.” Lindo…
Ask Lindley: How can I live in a world that hates my fat body?
When I’m working with clients to create images during my body- and fat-positive photography sessions outside Seattle, I always try to get some laughing photos!…
Thin privilege is having options. Thin privilege is having options for cargo pants, for kayaks, for bras, for in-store shopping, for hiking pants, for boots,…
🧘 Featured stock photo collection: Inclusive and body-positive yoga and meditation 🧘 This collection at Body Liberation Stock includes solo and group yoga and meditation…
Y’all know how much I love unicorns, so I’m delighted to offer fat unicorns in the shop with washi tape!
Thin privilege is never being denied the ability to immigrate due to your body size.
Here’s something to think and write about in this coming week: Is it possible for me to consider my body as a partner, rather than…
Hubby took these photos of me and I’m in love with them. (And him, too.)
I’m considering re-opening my calendar for body-positive boudoir, portrait and small business photography session bookings soon, so I’m judging level of interest. I’m vaccinated and…
Why do people hate and fear fat bodies? Weight stigma — also known as fatphobia, fatmisia, anti-fatness and fat hatred — ties into threads of…
Why do people hate and fear fat bodies? Weight stigma — also known as fatphobia, fatmisia, anti-fatness and fat hatred — ties into threads of…
I promised I’d make more videos, but speaking off the cuff makes me so nervous! So I’m sharing a trick I recently learned for helping…
Here’s something to think and write about in this coming week: If you were able to show up fully in the world, without body shame,…
Thin privilege is not having your “health” status be constantly the focus of, and scrutinized by, an entire culture. A comment from @conceivingitall in a…
Fat people MUST be treated as the experts on our own lives, bodies and oppression. Must. Here are 5 reasons to learn about weight stigma…
“The ocean does not apologize for its depth and the mountains do not seek forgiveness for the space they take and so, neither shall I.”…
Ultimately, you can’t change hearts and minds that don’t want to change. Here’s how to convince people to stop dieting or being fatphobic.