“In The Grip Of Hunger” (probably the most triggering thing I’ll post in 2020)
Content note: Open bigotry; fatphobia in a medical and healthcare treatment setting. Image is Edvard Munch’s “The Scream.” “As I sit across from my 5’…
Changing the World
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When you speak, who listens?
Imagine a (pre-COVID) concert hall, filled with a cheering, applauding crowd. Imagine a stage full of performers in bright colors and full voice. Imagine a…
Ask a Fat Ally: Dietitian Meghan Cichy
This is the Body Liberation Photos Ask a Fat Creator (and Allies) series, in which we find out more about the lives, work and breakfasts…
Are you a fat admirer? If so, take these 10 steps immediately.
Dear fat admirers and chubby chasers: We don’t care whether you find us attractive. At all. Every time I talk about the innate desirability, attractiveness…
Should you set boundaries on your Facebook posts?
“All relationships need boundaries. A boundary is an imaginary line that separates me from you. They separate your physical space, your feelings, needs, and responsibilities…
How to be a Fat Ally: Clothing Store Edition
One of the more frustrating things about living in a fat body isn’t just finding something to wear — it’s warding off helpful advice that…
In the Media: Lindley on Real Health Radio
“But what I find so interesting about this whole conversation and about trolls in general is they’re so quick to put the onus on individuals.…
Our pain ≠your gain
Please stop asking us to describe our pain for your gain. You’re preparing a presentation for your colleagues, or your class, or your professional society…
The Body Positive Maven: An Interview with Lindley Ashline
Over at Releasing the Phoenix, I’m talking with Ashley Nestler about photography as a liberating force, the Body Love Box’s origins, PCOS and stigma, and…
In the Media: Lindley on Fearless Rebelle Radio (with Transcript)
Fearless Rebelle Radio has been at the top of my podcast speaking wishlist for years, and it was such an amazing opportunity to appear in…