Episode
What's Our Deal?
56:58
Published: Sun Oct 11 2020
Description
Welcome to Maintenance Phase! In our first episode, we tell our origin stories and talk about some of the basic ideas behind the show. Here's where to find us:Aubrey: https://www.yourfatfriend.com/Mike: https://rottenindenmark.org/Thanks to Ashley Smith for editing assistance and Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support us: Subscribe on PatreonDonate on PayPal Get Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers and moreSupport the show
Chapters
The wellness industry has a hold on most health podcasts, leaving little skepticism or subversion in the discussion.
00:00 - 04:45 (04:45)
Summary
The wellness industry has a hold on most health podcasts, leaving little skepticism or subversion in the discussion. A fat woman explores the need for a curious and critical health podcast, questioning the effectiveness of the industry.
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The common public framing that associates obesity with being unhealthy is flawed and rooted in biased beliefs and faulty information dispersed through media, argues this podcast episode.
04:45 - 09:20 (04:34)
Summary
The common public framing that associates obesity with being unhealthy is flawed and rooted in biased beliefs and faulty information dispersed through media, argues this podcast episode. The hosts discuss how doing research on this topic has helped them accept their bodies and see beyond the unhealthy stereotypes around obesity.
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Studies show that regular exercise can make overweight people healthier than skinny people who don't exercise regularly, but many overweight people still experience negative treatment from doctors.
09:20 - 18:02 (08:42)
Summary
Studies show that regular exercise can make overweight people healthier than skinny people who don't exercise regularly, but many overweight people still experience negative treatment from doctors. While some believe that there are no unhealthy fat people, overall diet and exercise are important for good health.
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Experiencing anti-fat bias is common for most overweight individuals and there are many reasons why people are at the weight they are at, which in most cases is not controllable.
18:02 - 24:07 (06:04)
Summary
Experiencing anti-fat bias is common for most overweight individuals and there are many reasons why people are at the weight they are at, which in most cases is not controllable. It is essential to focus on people's lifestyles and wellbeing instead of their weight.
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The focus should be on creating conducive conditions such as getting people to move regularly and consume vegetables rather than stereotyping individuals with certain physical attributes.
24:07 - 33:12 (09:05)
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The focus should be on creating conducive conditions such as getting people to move regularly and consume vegetables rather than stereotyping individuals with certain physical attributes. The conversation around tackling diet-related diseases has largely occurred without fat people's participation despite their existence.
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This episode explores the concept of coming out as a fat person and the challenges that come with it, including navigating social interactions and breaking down stereotypes.
33:12 - 37:55 (04:42)
Summary
This episode explores the concept of coming out as a fat person and the challenges that come with it, including navigating social interactions and breaking down stereotypes.
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The conversation around fatness and fat people reflect that of conversations around LGBTQ people.
37:55 - 46:54 (08:59)
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The conversation around fatness and fat people reflect that of conversations around LGBTQ people. The public health system has been advocating for stigmatizing the condition of obesity without stigmatizing fat individuals.
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The speaker reflects on instances when they were approached by strangers to share unsolicited weight loss advice, and urges others to recognize that weight and health are not always perfectly correlated.
46:54 - 49:18 (02:24)
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The speaker reflects on instances when they were approached by strangers to share unsolicited weight loss advice, and urges others to recognize that weight and health are not always perfectly correlated.
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The road to wellness isn't cutting one thing out of your diet or only eating one particular thing.
49:18 - 54:45 (05:26)
Summary
The road to wellness isn't cutting one thing out of your diet or only eating one particular thing. Finding foods that you like is the most important thing and it's fine to eat stuff that is bad for you.
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This podcast discusses how wellness companies prey off insecurities and perpetuate weight stigma, exploring the intersection of capitalism, class, race, and ability on health.
54:45 - 56:50 (02:05)
Summary
This podcast discusses how wellness companies prey off insecurities and perpetuate weight stigma, exploring the intersection of capitalism, class, race, and ability on health.