In this episode, Jennine and Kristen speak with writer, speaker, and educator Chrissy King, author of The Body Liberation Project. Chrissy dives deep into how fashion, fitness, and wellness intersect with social justice, race, and body image. The conversation moves beyond "body positivity," exploring body liberation as systemic social change—not just self-love. Listeners will learn why true inclusion requires rethinking everything from clothing access to medical practices, and how concepts of beauty and thinness are tied to politics and control.

Chrissy merges expertise in social justice, sociology, and fitness coaching. With work published in Shape, Health South, and POPSUGAR, Chrissy empowers all bodies to take up space and redefines wellness as collective liberation.

We discuss:

• The limits of body positivity vs. body liberation

• Systemic oppression and body-based bias

• Fatphobia and its cultural/political roots

• Health misconceptions and lived experience

• Serena Williams, Lizzo, and representation

• Age, menopause, and changing bodies

• Inclusion in fashion and fitness industries

• Social justice and intersectionality

• Coping strategies in today's culture wars

• Books and accounts for further reading
  
  

Quotes:

• "Body liberation is less about loving everything you see in the mirror, and more about understanding the vessel you live in is always worthy of respect."

• "Thinness and beauty standards are less about health, and more about control."

• "Representation helps people of every size, age, and identity give themselves permission to be seen."

Takeaways and resources:

• Follow Chrissy King's work for deeper dives into intersectionality and body acceptance.

• Recommended reads: The Body Liberation Project by Chrissy King, The Beauty Mythby Naomi Wolf, Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings.

• Explore body-positive and size-inclusive influencers, and seek supportive communities both online and offline for healing.