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Dr. Natalie Boero - Killer Fat

Women Who Sarcast

English - April 04, 2023 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
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Dr. Natalie Boero, sociologist, fat activist, and author of the book Killer Fat: Media, Medicine, and Morals in the American "Obesity Epidemic," joins Kathy in celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the book and discussing what, if anything, has changed since she wrote Killer Fat. They also discuss how body positivity has been co-opted on social media and what the future holds for fat liberation.

Tune in and find out how HAES (Health At Every Size) has been impacting the medical industry, why a diabetes medication is the new weight loss drug, and how Kathy has been affected by a family member getting bariatric surgery. 

You can find Dr. Natalie Boero on Instagram @ncboero and Killer Fat: Media, Medicine, and Morals in the American "Obesity Epidemic"  wherever you buy books.

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