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Self-Advocacy in Healthcare: Getting the Care You Deserve

The Fab Fatties

Release Date: 02/05/2025

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Speaking up for yourself in a doctor’s office shouldn’t feel like a battle—but for fat people, it often does. In this emotional and powerful episode, we break down the importance of self-advocacy in healthcare, sharing practical tips on how to navigate medical fatphobia, push back against bias, and demand the compassionate care you deserve. You are not overreacting, and you do deserve to be heard. 💡

This is Part 2 of our ‘health’ series—watch/listen to Part 1 if you haven’t yet!

XO - Alyssa, Rebecca + Ally ❤️‍🔥👽💋💖

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