Queers Against Diet Culture

In this episode, we’re breaking down where our food rules really came from — and surprise, it’s not your lack of willpower. Diet culture has roots in racism, colonialism, patriarchy, capitalism, and centuries of body control. When you understand that history, it becomes so much easier to see why these rules feel so ingrained… and why none of it was ever personal. We talk about how thinness became tied to “morality,” how body ideals were used to uphold white supremacy, how queer folks have been shaped by these rules, and how the wellness world is basically diet culture in new branding.  If you’re ready to unlearn the rules you never asked for, this one’s for you. ✨ Tarot pull of the week: Queen of Wands ✨ Journal prompts: What food rules have I enforced on myself throughout my life and where did I learn them from? What would food freedom truly look like to me? How can I let my light shine and embrace the Queen of Wands energy in my healing journey? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riahspivey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581527639476 Interested in being a guest on this podcast? Fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/MMZ4vZSfmm8j4bV5A Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll Chapters (00:00:07) - Queers Against Diet Culture(00:01:02) - Tarot Cards for Week 3: The Queen of Wands(00:02:01) - What are Food Rules and How They Affect You?(00:11:13) - Diet Culture: What's Real(00:15:25) - Diet Culture and Food Rules

Sometimes, feeding ourselves feels like just another task — something we have to do, not something we want to. In this episode, we’re unpacking why eating can start to feel like a chore, from decision fatigue and mental health struggles to the way diet culture and capitalism disconnect us from our needs. We’ll explore how exhaustion, isolation, and shame show up around food — and how we can gently move toward curiosity, care, and reconnection. ✨ Tarot pull of the week: The Hermit Reversed ✨ Journal prompts: What makes eating feel hard or draining right now? How can I make nourishing myself feel more accessible? What does my body ask for when I slow down enough to listen? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riahspivey/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581527639476   Interested in being a guest on this podcast? Fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/MMZ4vZSfmm8j4bV5A   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll Chapters (00:00:07) - When Eating Feels Like a Chaotic Process(00:01:36) - How to Love Yourself When You're Hungry(00:04:44) - Why Eating Can Feels Like a chore(00:08:04) - 6 Tips for Removing the Emotional Weight From Eating(00:13:41) - The Hermit in Reverse(00:14:47) - Community Care for Queer People

Fatphobia isn’t just a “body image issue” — it’s a system rooted in control, shame, and exclusion. In this episode, Riah breaks down how fatphobia operates both inside and outside the queer community, how it mirrors other systems of oppression, and how it keeps us disconnected from our bodies and each other. We’ll explore what liberation and fat queer joy actually look like, and how each of us can start dismantling internalized bias — in ourselves, our communities, and the spaces we create. ✨ Tarot pull of the week: Two of Wands ✨ Journal prompts: What parts of my body story am I still holding onto, even if they no longer serve me? What boundaries do I need to protect my body image from harmful spaces or conversations? Imagine your future self has already stepped into full body acceptance and joy. What choices did they make to get there? How did they unlearn the old stories? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riahspivey/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581527639476   Interested in being a guest on this podcast? Fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/MMZ4vZSfmm8j4bV5A   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll

In this episode, we’re unpacking what body neutrality really means — especially through a queer lens. Instead of forcing body love or getting stuck in body hate, we’re exploring the middle ground: seeing your body as something that deserves care and respect, no matter how you feel about it on any given day. We’ll talk about how diet culture makes neutrality nearly impossible, how queer folks can begin to reclaim it, and why neutrality isn’t apathy — it’s freedom. You’ll also get some real-world ways to start practicing neutrality in your own life. Whether you’re struggling with body image, learning to unlearn old beliefs, or just curious about finding more peace in your skin — this one’s for you.   ✨ Tarot pull of the week: Death Reversed ✨ Journal prompts: How do I usually talk to myself about my body — and what tone does that voice use? In what ways have I tried to “fit in” with body norms, even within queer spaces? Where in my life am I resisting change — and what small step could I take toward loosening my grip? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riahspivey/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581527639476   Interested in being a guest on this podcast? Fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/MMZ4vZSfmm8j4bV5A   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll Chapters (00:00:07) - Queers Against Diet Culture(00:00:57) - Tarot Card in Reverse: The Death Card(00:02:00) - What is Body Neutrality?(00:06:42) - Body Neutrality and Queer Liberation(00:13:53) - 7 Ways to Start Realizing Body Neutrality(00:17:51) - Body Neutrality Tips for Queer People(00:23:33) - Queers Against Diet Culture

Welcome to the very first episode of Queers Against Diet Culture! In this kickoff conversation, Riah digs into why diet culture isn’t just about food or health — it’s a systemic issue that deeply impacts queer communities. We’ll talk about: How diet culture disguises itself as “wellness” How “ideal” bodies are shaped by heteronormativity The ways it connects to capitalism and white supremacy The unique pressures LGBTQIA+ folks face around body image and health How body autonomy is central to queer liberation By the end of this episode, you’ll see how rejecting diet culture is more than just personal healing — it’s queer liberation. ✨ Tarot pull of the week: Seven of Wands ✨ Journal prompts: Where do I feel diet culture’s voice in my head — and what does my own voice sound like instead?  What kind of relationship with food would feel truly free to me? If joy is rebellion, what’s one joyful way I can connect with my body this week? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riahspivey/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581527639476   Interested in being a guest on this podcast? Fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/MMZ4vZSfmm8j4bV5A   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-roll Chapters (00:00:07) - Queers Against Diet Culture(00:00:45) - Queer Diet Culture(00:05:00) - Diet Culture and How It Affects You(00:13:23) - Fat People Need to Fight For Their Healthcare(00:14:45) - Diet culture affects queer people(00:20:35) - Queers Against Diet Culture: Journaling prompts