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Apr 2021
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Big Calf: When Fatphobia is a Family Hei...

Sophie Carter-Kahn
About this episode

Today’s episode is brought to you by a new fat posi podcast: Big Calf. 


Fat kids experience fatphobia from external sources, but what happens when criticism for your weight also happens at home, and has for generations? Photographer Lydia Hudgens talks about what it's like when fatphobia is a family heirloom.

TW: This episode contains descriptions of disordered eating.


Support the Big Calf Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bigcalfpodcast


Host: Amanda Richards

Producer/Editor: Allison Specketer

Music by: Jordanna Felice of Eithermore Music

Cover art by: Tayler Smith


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