58. Taking Up Space: Fat Liberation, Accessibility, and Community with Taylor Malajati
In this powerful and candid episode, Sam sits down with Taylor Malajati, a proud, neurodivergent, queer woman of color and passionate advocate for body liberation and accessibility. Taylor shares her lived experiences navigating the world in a larger body, living with ADHD and an eating disorder, and the impact of diet culture and weight stigma on her journey to self-acceptance.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Taylor’s personal story and what led her to body liberation advocacy
- The nuances of “small fat,” “large fat,” and privilege within the fat community
- The intersection of eating disorders, weight stigma, and medical bias
- The impact of GLP-1 medications and the complexities of health narratives
- Accessibility challenges in everyday life, from clothing to public spaces
- The importance of fat community, support groups, and finding belonging
- Reframing health as a moral value and rejecting the “good fat” narrative
- Practical ways to support fat friends and create more inclusive spaces
Resources & Ways to Connect with Taylor:
- Connect with Taylor and the AVL Fatties community: @avlfatties
- Taylor’s Instagram: @malajabody
- Book mentioned: “What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat” by Aubrey Gordon
Connect with Sam:
- Unmasked Nutrition
- Sam’s IG: @sammib.nutrition
Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for medical nutrition therapy from a registered dietitian or any other medical care rendered by a medical provider.