Yes& Body Politics

We are two women who are passionate about body positivity and empowering people. This podcast is an opportunity start the conversation about being fierce. Self Esteem, Image, pressures, fashion, love, sex, feminism and more. Follow us on instagram: @yesandbodypolitics @curvykimchi and @grrshubz E-mail: [email protected]

Ep 708: Fatphobia, Shame, Disability & Movement 02/26/2024

Ep 708: Fatphobia, Shame, Disability & Movement Why do people make fun of me being fat? What is ableism? Why do I feel bad about being fat? I am fat and disabled why are doctors so focused on my weight? Why can't I get help for my disability? Why is it hard to ask for help? Why is there limited resources to support my disability? Why is accessibility so limited in the world? What is the morality of health? Why do I want to be skinny so bad? How do I find a supportive gym? Is my gym judging me? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. I am fat and feel like I have to shrink in order to be allowed to exist. All cited sources found at Insta: TikTok: Email: /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/29158948

Ep 707: Fatphobia in Reproductive Healthcare & Pediatrics 02/19/2024

Ep 707: Fatphobia in Reproductive Healthcare & Pediatrics Does being fat make it hard to get pregnant? Does obesity affect fertility? Do hormones impact weight? What science do we actually know about being fat and conception? I want to have a baby and my doctor won't stop telling me to lose weight, why does this happen? Is my infertility all my fault? Does morning after pill/plan b work on fat people? Why doesn't my doctor have more answers about my period? Is it ok for my doctor to put my child on a diet? What age do we worry about my child's weight? Why don't we know more about women's reproduction? Why didn't my doctor catch my endometriosis? How painful is a period? Why isn't there more research about female bodies? Is the male body same as the female body? Does a male body react the same as a female body? Why do females have to fight so hard for care? Why does my doctor judge what food I feed my children? How can I have a healthy relationship with food if my doctor keeps bringing up my weight? How do I advocate for myself at my doctors? Why do people hold on to their prejudiced beliefs and not actual researched science? Why is there a limited amount of woman's healthcare science? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at Insta: TikTok: Email: /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/29158903

Ep 706: Fatphobia & Mental Health 02/12/2024

Ep 706: Fatphobia & Mental Health Is my therapist mad at me for being fat? Why does my therapist want to know my BMI? Does being fat affect how people treat me? Does being fat make me mentally ill? Is my therapist prejudiced against fat people? Should my therapist give me diet and exercise tips? Why do I feel so guilty after seeing my therapist? Is my therapist judging my obesity? Is it worth taking a psychiatric medicine if it makes me fat? I am a mental health clinician, how can I help my patients who are fat? I am a therapist how can I support my clients in dismantling oppressive systems? How can a therapist help me be confident in my fat body? How can I find a therapist who isn't fat phobic? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at Insta: TikTok: Email: /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/29158828

Ep 705: Fatphobia in Medical language, insurance, and clinician communication 02/05/2024

Ep 705: Fatphobia in Medical language, insurance, and clinician communication Why does my doctor say I am obese? Does being obese mean I am not healthy? What does obese mean? Is obese a medical term? Is obesity science? Is obesity a disease? Why do I feel shame around the word obese? Do I need an advocate at my doctors appointment? Why does my doctor treat being obese like a death sentence? How do I get my doctor to believe me and do something besides focus on my weight? I am fat, why can't I get help from my doctor? Why do I feel so bad when I go to the doctor? Why does the doctor make me feel guilty? Why does my medical paperwork and doctors notes make me feel stressed? Why do doctors need to know our weight? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at Insta: TikTok: Email: /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/29158758

Ep 704: Fatphobia, Weight Loss As A Cure All 01/29/2024

Ep 704: Fatphobia, Weight Loss As A Cure All Will losing weight make me healthy? Is my doctor practicing outdated science? Is my doctor hurting me? Does the BMI tell me if I am healthy? Why does my doctor want to put me on ozempic/semiglutide to lose weight? Is there a cure for being fat? Do fat people need to be cured? Why does my doctor only look at my weight and not my health? Why doesn't my doctor believe me? What does the latest research say about obesity and health? Why do doctors focus on weight? Why is it so hard to get insurance to cover ozempic? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at Insta: TikTok: Email: /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/29158663

Ep 703: Fatphobia, systemic racism, patriarchy, cultural stigma and norms 01/22/2024

Ep 703: Fatphobia, systemic racism, patriarchy, cultural stigma and norms Is fatphobia racist? Is fatphobia prejudice? Is the medical system practicing racism by vilifying obesity? Do people of color get worse medical care? Is my doctor actually helping me? How can I tell if my doctor is biased? Is BMI meant for women? What are the racist origins of fatphobia? Are doctors and clinicians participating in harming and marginalizing people seeking help? What are concrete steps to dismantling systems of oppression?Do doctor's and clinician's ethical oaths include anti-racism? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at Insta: TikTok: Email: /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/29158553

Ep 702: Fatphobia, The Obesity Crisis, & The Medias Portrayal 01/15/2024

Ep 702: Fatphobia, The Obesity Crisis, & The Medias Portrayal Is there an obesity crisis? Is TV and social media fatphobic? Is public health information wrong about being fat? Did the war on obesity work? Why was there a war on obesity? Why do people hate fat people? Does social media and tv still represent old problematic beliefs that aren't actual science? Why should we be careful trusting fatphobic public figures? Why should obesity be a social justice issue? *retraction/correction: 7min 10 seconds the BMI DOES change with age Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at Insta: TikTok: Email: /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/29158518

Ep 701: Fatphobia How Doctors & Clinicians Can Help 01/08/2024

Ep 701: Fatphobia How Doctors & Clinicians Can Help What is fatphobia? Why does fatphobia matter? Why is fatphobia so prevalent? What can doctors and clinicians do about it? Is the BMI real? Is the BMI even science? What are concrete solutions and steps that could help improve the medical system and our relationships with Doctors and Clinicians? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at Insta: TikTok: Email: /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/29158433

Ep 700: The Prequel, A Different Conversation 01/01/2024

Ep 700: The Prequel, A Different Conversation New Season, Serious Vibes, Same Passion Join our heavily researched series Fatphobia in the Medical industry All cited sources found at /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/29157778

Ep 614: Know When to Take a Break 03/07/2022

Ep 614: Know When to Take a Break This week we talk about self compassion. When is it important to recognize our limits and prioritize certain needs. It can be hard, but changing the world, building a business, or being your best self is a long process. You need to make sure you can handle the marathon, not just the sprint. You deserve rest and respite. You deserve to celebrate even the smallest of victories. We will see you in season 7. We love you! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz) /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/22361849

Ep 613: Why Are Doctors Fat Phobic? 02/22/2022

Ep 613: Why Are Doctors Fat Phobic? How do you feel when you think about doctors visits? Are you filled with dread, excitement, anxiety? Join us as Guru Shabd talks about her recent experience, and how we can take care of ourselves and our bodies even when “authorities” are telling us the opposite. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz) /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/22210550

Ep 612: I Feel Ugly 02/14/2022

Ep 612: I Feel Ugly This week we get VULNERABLE! How do we deal with feeling ugly and unattractive, when despite our best intentions, it feels impossible? Join us as we practice being gentle with ourselves and each other, and try to navigate difficult feelings we often leave unsaid. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz) /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/22112717

Ep 611: AITA Others Shitty Opinions 02/07/2022

Ep 611: AITA Others Shitty Opinions AITA Body positive edition continues with uncovering how other peoples beliefs, comments and attitudes can change and form our opinions about ourselves. Join us as we talk about and ask: Ways family, friends and even strangers can add to the self loathing that hurts us and what if we didn’t have to internalize other peoples issues, and we just got to be our authentic self? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz) /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/22042769

Ep 610: AITA Hurt People Hurt Others 01/24/2022

Ep 610: AITA Hurt People Hurt Others Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we talk about how people who are hurting hurt people. What happens when we have internalized our trauma and never work on it? Join us as we review some doozies, and thank a 17 year old for being incredible BOPO advocate! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz) /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/21860594

Ep 609: AITA Fat Fashion & Friends 01/17/2022

Ep 609: AITA Fat Fashion & Friends It's 2022 Baby!!! Tresla & Guru Shabd are back (and so is our friend Mercury Retrograde)! AITA body positive edition continues as we talk about pandemic doldrums, shopping, sizing autonomy, plus size small businesses, and fast fashion. Who knows your body and victories better than you? /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/21786179

Ep 608: Body Shaming and The Holidays 12/06/2021

Ep 608: Body Shaming and The Holidays We are pausing ATA and we're talking about the fall and winter holidays, (all of them). We talk about the things that are challenging or triggering, like having family comment on our bodies and food, or the overwhelming weight loss messaging we expect with the New Year. Join us as we discuss how can you protect yourself, remember your worth and advocate for what you need when your family is less than on board with your choices. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/21397991

Ep 607: AITA Eating Disorders & Toxic Traits 11/22/2021

Ep 607: AITA Eating Disorders & Toxic Traits Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we talk about toxic behavior during the holiday season. How do you feel about Bill Maher encouraging fat shaming? Do you know toxic relationship trait red flags? Join us as we talk about ARFID, and how people can be cruel around food needs they just don't understand. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/21231788

Ep 606: AITA Dating A Fat Girl (Ft: @MandaPaints) 11/15/2021

Ep 606: AITA Dating A Fat Girl (Ft: @MandaPaints) Am I the asshole body positive edition continues with our special guest Amanda Lee. Join us as we talk about self respect, our need to defend our fat to strangers, the culture of fat phobia, and navigate dating, health and living in joy. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/21160304

Ep 605: AITA Fat Shamed in a Relationship 11/08/2021

Ep 605: AITA Fat Shamed in a Relationship Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we talk a lot about terrible relationships, manipulative situationships, unhealthy marriages and mean siblings. Join us as we remind ourselves of our worth and making sure we are being treasured and cared for as we deserve! /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/21072854

Ep 604: AITA Do I Need To Tell People I'm Fat? 11/01/2021

Ep 604: AITA Do I Need To Tell People I'm Fat? Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we navigate self image and how we allow others to dictate our worth. Why do we have to keep proving our worth and choices? Join us as we discuss dating expectations, weight loss challenges, and fat phobic triggering bullies in the work place. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/21004256

Ep 603: AITA It's Cute When you Can Mind Your Own Body Autonomy 10/25/2021

Ep 603: AITA It's Cute When you Can Mind Your Own Body Autonomy Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we explore why it's important for idiots to keep their opinions to themselves when they can't respect body autonomy. What do you do when someone who is on a body changing journey turns into a projecting hateful activist for weight loss and begins to proselytize? Join us as we have so many feelings and share some responses to disrespectful behavior. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/20920853

Ep 602: AITA Am I Fat Phobic? 10/18/2021

Ep 602: AITA Am I Fat Phobic? Am I the asshole, body positive edition with opinions flying with extra special noises that must be interpreted! Join us as we venture the opinions on Reddit and find out how strangers deal with fat phobia, bad dates, and communication. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/20845493

Ep 601: Vaxxed, Fat, & Mad 10/11/2021

Ep 601: Vaxxed, Fat, & Mad Let's talk about Rebel Wilsons inherent fatphobic comments after weight loss and why it's bad to exploit your fanbase on your way to social climbing. Why do people who lose weight turn into bullies instead of minding their business? Why can't people adore people like they adore and encourage fat bear week? /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/20763782

EP 515: Why Should I Advocate for Myself? 08/09/2021

EP 515: Why Should I Advocate for Myself? Why is asking for what I need so hard? Can I be ok with making people mad? Is it better to be agreeable and stifled, or disagreeable and free? Join us as we talk about the risks, vulnerability, and challenges required to live according to your own sense of agency. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/20073446

EP 514: Am I Bad at Dating? 08/02/2021

EP 514: Am I Bad at Dating? Am I bad at dating? Am I just doing it wrong? What is my bare minimum? Are others opinions affecting my judgement? Join us as we talk about dating, lessons learned, and how to make choices that are right for you in the dating in the deep end of the pool. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/20000423

Ep 513: What is the Weight Limit? NSFW 07/19/2021

Ep 513: What is the Weight Limit? NSFW Are you afraid to take up space, specifically the space ON TOP OF another person? Join us as we talk about sitting on laps and why we think we aren’t allowed. Do women have to be smaller and daintier than our partners? Why do we even want to? Who says we can't sit where we want (consensually of course)? /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/19848740

Ep 512: What Am I So Afraid of? 07/12/2021

Ep 512: What Am I So Afraid of? What have your fears kept you from doing? Join us as we discuss whether our fear keeps us safe or keep us away from really cool things. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/19775588

Episode 511: Fat in a Swimsuit 07/05/2021

Episode 511: Fat in a Swimsuit Why does wearing a swimsuit scare you? Why are swimsuits so physically, emotionally, and financially challenging? Join us as we talk about our journeys through buying swimwear and why you shouldn't hide your body. Your body deserves to be comfortable and feel pretty at the beach! /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/19696733

Episode 510: Why do I Ignore Relationship Red Flags? 06/14/2021

Episode 510: Why do I Ignore Relationship Red Flags? The struggle to stay 'you' as an independent being while trying to navigate compromise is difficult. Do you ignore your needs or instincts in the interest of keeping a relationship going? Are second guessing your own thoughts and feelings? Join us as we talk about relationship red flags, pursuing someone whose boundaries don't match, talk about lessons learned, and cheer you on to pursue happier and healthier relationships! /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/19452998

Episode 509: What is Self Confidence and Self Esteem? 06/07/2021

Episode 509: What is Self Confidence and Self Esteem? Guru had the mind blowing realization that she made self confidence and self esteem synonyms! *Gasp* does anyone else do that? How many of our feelings and recognition of self are we lumping together as the same thing?! Join us as we get weird and vulnerable while trying to support each others personal growth and journey and challenge you to find out if something is missing for you on the way to happiness. /episode/index/show/yesandbodypolitics/id/19365944

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