Demi Lynch

Faternise

Society EN ↓ 31 episodes

Every week journalist and fat activist Demi Lynch chats with people in the plus size community about the MANY frustrations, issues and taboos that comes with being plus size. Continue the conversation on our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/faternise/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Demi Lynch

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The Stigmatisation of Weight Loss Surgery 04.10.2022 32:54

As someone that's lived in a fat body for most of my life, I've always wondered about weight loss surgery. However, I never felt like I could talk about my curiosities with the plus size community without judgement. So on today's show I brought on two guests who've both recently had weight loss surgery. We spoke about the (positive, negative, surprising) side effects of the procedure and how there...

Our Fat Thoughts On Brendan Fraser and 'The Whale' 13.09.2022 55:29

Why are we still using fat suits in film? Is ‘The Whale’ really that offensive to the plus size community? And would this movie be deemed more offensive and problematic if the leading character wasn’t someone as likeable as Brendan Fraser? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Hosts: April Helene- Horton ( @thebodzilla ), Jen ( @fussygus ) and Rosie ( @ creating.rosie ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The We...

Fatphobia in Theatre 06.09.2022 50:38

Why is the musical theatre so behind in size diversity? Is the world actually becoming more progressive or are we nearing the end of the ‘woke’ era? And why are plane seats still so small and only catered to thin people? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Milo Hartill ( https://www.instagram.com/milohartill/ ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Lucy & Yak ( https://www.instagram.com/lucyandyak...

Dear Thin People, Stop Gatekeeping Yoga 23.08.2022 58:36

What's it like being a plus size person in the fitness industry? Can one ever be *GASP* fit AND fat? And why is the older generation obsessed with fat shaming us?  Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Tiffany Croww ( https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffanycroww?_t=8V47HRus4aA&_r=1 ) ( https://youtube.com/channel/UCy0109nQyuakaqDlXRFKxug ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Landwhale by Jes Baker (...

The Toxic Work Culture of City Chic 09.08.2022 1:13:48

What's it really like working for one of the most well-known brands in Australia's plus size community? Why is the company looking to size down rather than provide larger sizes? And most importantly... does City Chic actually care about the plus size community? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Chayla Taylor ( https://www.instagram.com/chayla.photographer/ ) Faternise Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

City Chic, Dangerfield, Bras N Things - We Need To Talk! 26.07.2022 38:25

Has fashion giant CityChic lost their way? Why did Dangerfield suddenly rid their plus size range? Can a brand really be size inclusive if they only use plus size models with flat stomachs? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Jaimie Nicole ( https://www.instagram.com/jaimienicole/ ) Faternise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faternise/ Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Trash Queen ( https://ww...