14. Empowering Parents to challenge diet culture with Virginia Sole-Smith
Description
In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius and Hilary have a detailed conversation with their first guest, Virginia Sole-Smith. Virginia, an author and activist, is known for her work on fat liberation, size-inclusive models of care, and her noted publication 'Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture.' The discussion delves into Virginia's background as a journalist, her journey towards advocating for body positivity and fat liberation, and her insights on parenting amidst diet culture challenges. Virginia also shares her experiences with navigating mainstream media's biases, launching her own platform 'Burnt Toast,' and offers advice for parents striving to foster a healthy body image in their children. The episode highlights both the difficulties and successes encountered when pushing back against societal norms and traditional media narratives.
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