Episode Summary:

In this episode of "Fat and Fertile," Nicola share why she uses the word FAT in her business and what it means for her both professionally and personally.

She also talks about how we can use the power of language to make real change in the way that fat folks are treated and in the fertility industry.

What to Expect from the Podcast

We look at why Nicola went from avoiding the term to confidently reclaiming it as a neutral descriptor and her struggles with internalised fatphobia and how writing her book, Fat and Fertile, transformed her perspective

Highlights

• Nicola’s relationship with the word "fat"
• The cultural stigma of the word "fat"
• Fat as a neutral descriptor
• Issues with terms like "obesity" and "overweight"
• Reclaiming the word "fat"
• Why some people struggle with the word “fat”

Links and Resources

• Nicola’s book, Fat and Fertile
• Support my work on Substack
• Follow Me on Instagram: Join me here for fat-positive fertility tips, updates, and encouragement.
• Free Resources for Fat Folks: Access a hub of tools designed to support your fat-positive fertility journey, including guides, checklists, research summaries, and my popular Can I Get Pregnant in a Bigger Body? workshop.
• Explore all these resources here and take your first step toward parenthood without stigma or shame. I’m cheering you on every step of the way!

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