Fat Shaming Myself and Society's Role
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Books
- "Fat Pretty and Soon to Be Old" by Kimberly Dark - This book was mentioned as a relevant work by the guest, Kimberly Dark, and the title resonated with the host's own feelings about aging and body image.
People Mentioned
- Kimberly Dark (Writer and Sociologist) - The guest on the podcast, whose book and perspectives on fatness, body image, and societal messaging were central to the discussion.
- Ryan Reynolds (Actor) - Mentioned in a promotional segment for Mint Mobile.
- Jonathan Goldstein (Host of Heavyweight) - Mentioned as the host of the podcast "Heavyweight."
- Fats Domino (Musician) - His song "The Fat Man" was used as the theme song, and his physical appearance was discussed in relation to body size.
- Dave Bartholomew (Songwriter) - Co-writer of the theme song "The Fat Man."
- Michael Zweig (Host's brother) - Mentioned as the only sibling without a weight problem.
- Brett Lamb (Illustrator) - Illustrated the podcast's artwork and was a former exercise class acquaintance of the host.
- Steve Burns (Host of "Alive with Steve Burns") - Mentioned as the host of another podcast.
- Jamie Lee Curtis - Mentioned as a special guest on Steve Burns' podcast.
- Bill Nye - Mentioned as a special guest on Steve Burns' podcast.
Organizations & Institutions
- Whole Foods Market - Mentioned in a promotional segment for holiday food items.
- Mint Mobile - Mentioned in a promotional segment for wireless service.
- Left Down Media - The production company for the podcast "Tubby."
- Gab - Mentioned in a promotional segment for kid-safe phones and watches.
- Lemonada Media - The production company for the podcast "Alive with Steve Burns."
Courses & Educational Resources
- The Hope Desk (Kimberly Dark's Newsletter) - A newsletter by guest Kimberly Dark, available on Substack.
Websites & Online Resources
- mintmobile.com - Mentioned in a promotional segment for Mint Mobile.
- gab.com/getgab - Mentioned in a promotional segment for Gab's kid-safe phones and watches.
- kimberydark.substack.com - The website for Kimberly Dark's newsletter.
- a.zweig.substack.com - The website for the host's Substack newsletter.
- leftofdialmedia.com - Mentioned as the website for the podcast's production company.
Other Resources
- "Heavyweight" (Podcast) - Mentioned as a podcast hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, with examples of its content.
- "Alive with Steve Burns" (Podcast) - Mentioned as a podcast hosted by Steve Burns.
- Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue - Discussed in relation to the inclusion of larger-sized models and its impact on body acceptance.
- George Richards (Big and Tall Clothing Store) - Discussed as a clothing retailer for larger individuals, with commentary on the style of clothing offered.
- "The Fat Man" (Song) - The theme song for the podcast, performed by Fats Domino.