Fat Girls Club

Settle in for a lesson in fatness. Join Jessica and Ash of the Fat Lip Podcast and Vast Press as Ash shares her insight into the Fat Spectrum. Fatness isn't one size fits all, so let Ash and Jessica guide you through discussions of the way experiences, privilege, and access are shaped by varying degrees of fatness. Be sure to follow Ash on her Instagram at www.instagram.com/fatlip.ash and through her latest venture www.instagram.com/Vast.Press . Join the Fat Girls Club community on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fatgirlsclubpodcast .  Be sure to follow and support the hosts, Jessica, at www.instagram.com/thisisjessicatorres and Liesl at www.instagram.com/Lieslbinx . 

The girls dive in and answer a few listener-submitted questions. Strap in as Jessica and Liesl give a little "A" for your "Q's."Submit your questions and comments to fatgirlsclubpodcast@gmail.com. Join the Fat Girls Club community on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fatgirlsclubpodcast .  Be sure to follow and support the hosts, Jessica, at www.instagram.com/thisisjessicatorres and Liesl at www.instagram.com/Lieslbinx . 

Being fat on the internet is an experience like no other. There are highs, lows, a sense of community, and of course, fatphobia at every turn. Join the girls as they share their thoughts and experiences as fat girls on the internet.Join the Fat Girls Club community on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fatgirlsclubpodcast . Be sure to follow and support the hosts, Jessica, at www.instagram.com/thisisjessicatorres and Liesl at www.instagram.com/Lieslbinx .Links from the episode: https://www.youtube.com/user/MissJemima56www.NettleStudios.comLizzo's Latest Music Video Rumors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P9XUrniiK4

The term "midsize" seems to be taking popping up more and more. Is this just another fatphobic term, or is it a part of the changing landscape surrounding the way we describe our bodies? Join the girls as they discuss this polarizing term and even hear the opinions of listeners and influencers in the Fat Girls Club community. Join the Fat Girls Club community on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fatgirlsclubpodcast . Be sure to follow and support the hosts, Jessica, at www.instagram.com/thisisjessicatorres and Liesl at www.instagram.com/Lieslbinx .

The girls are back for Season 4, and this time with a new addition to the club! Join Jessica and Liesl as they share chat about life updates, relationships, the realities of living through a pandemic in a fat body, and much more. Join the Fat Girls Club community on Instagram at www.instagram.com/fatgirlsclubpodcast . Be sure to follow and support the hosts, Jessica at www.instagram.com/thisisjessicatorres and Liesl at www.instagram.com/Lieslbinx .

In the Season finale the girls sit down and chat with Sean from The Netflix show "The Circle," to get to the bottom of why she decided to catfish as a straight sized woman. They also discuss internet harassment and dealing with double standards. Instagram mentioned; @heyseantaylor @thisisjessicatorres @ungra8tful

The girls talk about fat representation on some of the shows they are currently watching. Spoiler alert for the Netflix show, "The Circle". Instagram handles mentioned in this episode, 

This week the girls discuss their views on New Years resolutions and the effects of social media. Jessica also gives us some insight and tips on growing your following. Instagram handles mentioned in this episode: @ungra8tful @fatgirlsclubpodcast

This week Jessica & Liesl discuss Lizzo's ass being out at the basketball game as well as being the only fat person in a group and standing up for yourself in the moment.Instagram handles mentioned in this episode: @glambyruna @personalrecordofficial

Then ladies discuss the experience of being a fat student with a mutual friend Deddye who is a college student at Hunter. Some topics covered are; accessibility issues in the classroom, assumptions classmates make based on your appearance and the pressure to prove yourself as a worthy fat person. Instagram handles mentioned in this episode: @JUSTDEDDYE

Liesl & Jessica catch you up on the fun day they had together taking photo's and shopping for clothes at target. Instagram handles mention in this episode: @yrfatfriend @bufferingbetty 

TRIGGER WARNING- A hateful fatphobic comment is read and discussed during this episode.With the rise in popularity of "body positivity" a lot of people claim "body positivity" when they are actually extemely fatphobic. The girls take a deep dive into what a proper response to being called out on fatphobia would look like and why being called out for fatphobia is not bullying.

Realizing that people make money off you hating your body is a major turning point for a lot of folks in their body positive journey. The girls discuss their experiences with diet products and the realization that there is more at stake than their appearances.

The girls are back with their Season 3 opener right in time to discuss tips on advocating for yourself during some of the hardest times of the year! Instagram handles mentioned in this episode: @ungra8tful @yrfatfriend @karinaesmia @sapphiresplendour