The Plus Size Section

In this episode Hayley and Sam discuss the impact of fast fashion and the challenges faced by plus size individuals in finding ethical and sustainable fashion options. Discussing the environmental consequences of fast fashion, including carbon emissions and plastic pollution. They also highlight the limited options available for plus size individuals in the fashion industry and the financial barri...

In this episode, Hayley and Samantha Rose are sharing their New Years resolutions and taking the pressure off keeping them. They also discuss unequal friendships, rejection wounds, discovering personal style, the pressure of being a content creator, the false reality of online success, the impact of TikTok on music and industries, shifting mindset and authenticity, resolutions for 2024, setting pe...

In this episode, Samantha Rose and Hayley discuss why everything is related to weight even when they don't want it to be. They share their highs and lows of the week, talk about the importance of establishing routines, and discuss the concept of constructive and destructive comfort. They also explore the idea of the body's addiction to trauma and how weight can impact a person's identi...

This episode Hayley and Samantha open up about what it's like to celebrate Christmas in a larger body. It can get a little cringy especially when it comes to presents. They have talked about before how when you are a plus size person you can feel like an NPC in your friends and families lives. Well when it comes to holidays this can happen BIG TIME! So enjoy let's all join them in laughing...

RAGE! RAGE! RAGE! This episode Sam and Hayley are raging against all the medical fatphobia they have faced lately. Hayley followed the doctors recommendation and still ends up with issues they could have told her about sooner. THEY KNEW! Sam is getting a scope up her backdoor but no one wants to take her new outie bellybutton seriously because of her weight. This episode is a raging raw look at ho...

Tis the season for reddit stories that make us all feel a little better around the holidays. The holidays are stressful so Sam and Hayley have decided to lighten the load and read stories from people that may be having a more stressful holiday season than you. So sit back and relax while we all look to reddit to distract us from our holiday responsibilities. Give the podcast a monthly financial ki...

It's Thanksgiving week and while some are excited to come home for the holidays others are literally wishes to be anywhere else. When you're the largest in the room on a holiday that centers around food it can create stressful personal hell so Hayley and Sam are sitting down to talk about ways you can combat these stressful situations. Some tips are helpful and will really allow you to set...

In this weeks episode Hayley and Sam are talking body. Body positivity, body acceptance, and body neutrality, that is! What they are, what the difference is, and why all three serve an important purpose in our lives. Give the podcast a monthly financial kiss at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplussizesection/support⁠ ⁠ Join the Instagram family! ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/plussizesec...

Sam and Hayley are diving into the deep end this episode and talking about the femininity and how it affects all body types, especially those that identify as fat bodied. It started as a slow dip into the pool of being treated differently based of feminine appears and ended up in the entire ocean of why feminine presenting is so important for marginalized groups. Safe to say this episode is jus th...

It's the day witches wait for all year long, Samhain! In this episode Hayley and Sam are giving you a brief history of what Samhain is and it's impact on the current holiday of Halloween. They also share how they celebrate the best day of the year with honoring ancestors, feeding the spirits, and performing magical rituals. So grab your broom because things are going to get witchy Give the...

A special VIP has entered The Plus Size Section! Danny Franzese sparks a conversation about fat representation in media and how we can be the change we want to see. Purveyor of joy, comedian, actor, writer, activist and a member of the Big Fig Collective Danny is putting actions behind his words to make a difference for bigger bodied folk. Follow Danny at https://www.whatsupdanny.com/ https://www....

We've all been there, you're the biggest body in the group and for some reason that means you get treated differently. In this episode Sam and Hayley talk about the types of fat friends and the treatment they seem to endure. Special Note: After research and speaking to other members in the queer community we have decided to keep the mentioning of the term "butch". This term is ac...

Hayley and Sam are turning up the volume on Spooky Season and reading stories from Reddit. These stories are strange and unusual, making you question why we even like scary stories. Grab your favorite soft blanket and some hot cocoa because things are about to get scary. Give the podcast a monthly financial kiss at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplussizesection/support⁠ ⁠Join the Inst...

Are you ready to say, "the audacity!" In this episode Hayley and Sam read some reddit stories that may not be the most exciting but they will have you wondering where some people get the audacity. From husbands that clearly don't understand what standards really mean to in laws that can't seem to keep their cloths on. Be warned! There is a little jump scare at the end! Give the p...

It's almost time for spooky season so Hayley and Sam are starting it off strong by sharing some of their own personal stories. These stories are creepy, filled with ghosts, and a little out there, what more could you want to start off the the season. Grab your pumpkin spice latte and listen if you dare! Give the podcast a monthly financial kiss at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepl...

Hayley and Sam may be sleepy in this episode but that doesn't stop them from breaking down ridiculous stereotypes that plague the fat bodied community. From fat bodied people being stupid all the way to fat fems hating fat men. We are going to share our personal views on these stereotypes and invite you to do the same. Give the podcast a monthly financial kiss at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.co...

Here comes round two of the fat feel goods. Hayley and Sam wanted to make an episode that shared the things that make them feel good so here we are again. They get a little off topic and a lot personal but would you want it any other way? Give the podcast a monthly financial kiss at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplussizesection/support⁠ ⁠Join the Instagram family!   ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.i...

This episode is hilariously unhinged! Hayley and Sam play the game, Would You Rather, and ask each other the most outrageous questions. Celebrate our 21st episode with us and play along as things get weird, disgusting, and just absolutely insane. Give the podcast a monthly financial kiss at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theplussizesection/support⁠ ⁠Join the Instagram family!   ⁠⁠ ⁠https...

We're catching flights not feelings in this latest episode where Sam and Hayley discuss their experiences when traveling while fat bodied. They share the good, the bad, and the ugly. They also share your submitted tips, tricks, and heartbreaking experiences that bring Sam into an emotional state. Thank you to everyone that wrote in and shared their stories for this latest episode. Hearing from...

TW: Weight loss, pregnancy loss, eating disorders, medical discussions. This episode is round two of the intentional weight loss series here in The Plus Size Section. Both Hayley and Sam have been on weight loss journeys for the majority of their lives but that doesn't mean they have an aversion to fatness. Listen to the episode to hear Sam's reasons for beginning her intentional weight lo...

Ready to embrace your shadow with love and acceptance? That is exactly what Latha Jay and Valerie Inez are here to talk about in this weeks episode. Shadow work doesn't have to be exhausting and doesn't need to be something you avoid. Get their latest book: Shadow Work Journal for Self-Love: Powerful Prompts and Exercises to Integrate Your Shadow and Embrace Your Inner Child  GET IT ON AMA...

It's time to clear the air and make sure everyone knows Hayley and Sam are down for the kink. In this episode Hayley and Sam read some of the best kink stories Reddit has to offer. The laughs are contagious and almost too much for the mics to handle. Warning your cheeks may hurt from smiling just like Hayley's did. Give the podcast a monthly financial kiss at ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.co...

This episode is all about sharing experiences when it comes to dating. Hayley and Sam share their own dating stories as well as read some submitted by you the incredible listeners. This episode is probably the most Sam has opened up about her own history with men so grab your popcorn because we are diving into some "crazy girl" stories. Give the podcast a monthly financial kiss at ⁠ ⁠htt...

TW! This episode discusses assault, weight, sex work, mental health, and more. Listen with caution. Protect yourself. We're so excited to sit down with @quirkyloverosee and hear her stories from being a sex worker in the world of feederism, starting her health journey, and sticking it to diet culture. We are truly grateful to Rosie for their personal experiences with us and opening our eyes up...

Wait, what were we talking about? This episode is perfect example of ADHD and how it impacts Hayley and Sam. They share their diagnoses experiences, the impact ADHD has on everyday life, and how they feel about seeking medication. So buckle your seat belts as it can get a little off road and join us for the wild ride that is sharing ADHD. Follow Us: ⁠Join the Instagram family! ⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.in...