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Last week, we heard from Evie Gardener (PhD candidate) and Kalpana Prasad (dancer & dance teacher) about Fat Joy festival; exploring aspects of body positivity and highlighting weight stigma. As Evie’s research explores in particular weight stigma in public health, we discussed the prevalence of poor outcomes due to misconceptions about fatness as well as discrimination faced by fat people seeking healthcare. Her research explores encouraging positive health behaviours as opposed to interventions that are only oriented toward weight loss. We also talked about access for people in larger bodies in creative spheres with Kalpana, such as dance, representation and inclusion. Access is expansive, and Evie highlighted barriers like costumes that might deter fat people from participating as opposed to any perceived lack of interest or capability

Last week, we heard from Evie Gardener (PhD candidate) and Kalpana Prasad (dancer & dance teacher) about Fat Joy festival; exploring aspects of body positivity and highlighting weight stigma. As Evie’s research explores in particular weight stigma in public health, we discussed the prevalence of poor outcomes due to misconceptions about fatness as well as discrimination faced by fat people seeking healthcare. Her research explores encouraging positive health behaviours as opposed to interventions that are only oriented toward weight loss. We also talked about access for people in larger bodies in creative spheres with Kalpana, such as dance, representation and inclusion. Access is expansive, and Evie highlighted barriers like costumes that might deter fat people from participating as opposed to any perceived lack of interest or capability

Last week, we heard from Evie Gardener (PhD candidate) and Kalpana Prasad (dancer & dance teacher) about Fat Joy festival; exploring aspects of body positivity and highlighting weight stigma. As Evie’s research explores in particular weight stigma in public health, we discussed the prevalence of poor outcomes due to misconceptions about fatness as well as discrimination faced by fat people seeking healthcare. Her research explores encouraging positive health behaviours as opposed to interventions that are only oriented toward weight loss. We also talked about access for people in larger bodies in creative spheres with Kalpana, such as dance, representation and inclusion. Access is expansive, and Evie highlighted barriers like costumes that might deter fat people from participating as opposed to any perceived lack of interest or capability

Last week, we heard from Evie Gardener (PhD candidate) and Kalpana Prasad (dancer & dance teacher) about Fat Joy festival; exploring aspects of body positivity and highlighting weight stigma. As Evie’s research explores in particular weight stigma in public health, we discussed the prevalence of poor outcomes due to misconceptions about fatness as well as discrimination faced by fat people seeking healthcare. Her research explores encouraging positive health behaviours as opposed to interventions that are only oriented toward weight loss. We also talked about access for people in larger bodies in creative spheres with Kalpana, such as dance, representation and inclusion. Access is expansive, and Evie highlighted barriers like costumes that might deter fat people from participating as opposed to any perceived lack of interest or capability

Last week, we heard from Evie Gardener (PhD candidate) and Kalpana Prasad (dancer & dance teacher) about Fat Joy festival; exploring aspects of body positivity and highlighting weight stigma. As Evie’s research explores in particular weight stigma in public health, we discussed the prevalence of poor outcomes due to misconceptions about fatness as well as discrimination faced by fat people seeking healthcare. Her research explores encouraging positive health behaviours as opposed to interventions that are only oriented toward weight loss. We also talked about access for people in larger bodies in creative spheres with Kalpana, such as dance, representation and inclusion. Access is expansive, and Evie highlighted barriers like costumes that might deter fat people from participating as opposed to any perceived lack of interest or capability

Last week, we heard from Evie Gardener (PhD candidate) and Kalpana Prasad (dancer & dance teacher) about Fat Joy festival; exploring aspects of body positivity and highlighting weight stigma. As Evie’s research explores in particular weight stigma in public health, we discussed the prevalence of poor outcomes due to misconceptions about fatness as well as discrimination faced by fat people seeking healthcare. Her research explores encouraging positive health behaviours as opposed to interventions that are only oriented toward weight loss. We also talked about access for people in larger bodies in creative spheres with Kalpana, such as dance, representation and inclusion. Access is expansive, and Evie highlighted barriers like costumes that might deter fat people from participating as opposed to any perceived lack of interest or capability

Danika, long term Zed volunteer, talks to Belle about her journey with Crohn's disease, getting diagnosed at a young age, the stressors of complex treatments and medications, as well as a life changing surgery on her 25th birthday. We also talk about the government's decision to cease mask mandates and restrictions, and its often forgotten impacts of on people who are immunocompromised, including detriments to their mental health and worsening social isolation.

Danika, long term Zed volunteer, talks to Belle about her journey with Crohn's disease, getting diagnosed at a young age, the stressors of complex treatments and medications, as well as a life changing surgery on her 25th birthday. We also talk about the government's decision to cease mask mandates and restrictions, and its often forgotten impacts of on people who are immunocompromised, including detriments to their mental health and worsening social isolation.

Danika, long term Zed volunteer, talks to Belle about her journey with Crohn's disease, getting diagnosed at a young age, the stressors of complex treatments and medications, as well as a life changing surgery on her 25th birthday. We also talk about the government's decision to cease mask mandates and restrictions, and its often forgotten impacts of on people who are immunocompromised, including detriments to their mental health and worsening social isolation.

Danika, long term Zed volunteer, talks to Belle about her journey with Crohn's disease, getting diagnosed at a young age, the stressors of complex treatments and medications, as well as a life changing surgery on her 25th birthday. We also talk about the government's decision to cease mask mandates and restrictions, and its often forgotten impacts of on people who are immunocompromised, including detriments to their mental health and worsening social isolation.

Danika, long term Zed volunteer, talks to Belle about her journey with Crohn's disease, getting diagnosed at a young age, the stressors of complex treatments and medications, as well as a life changing surgery on her 25th birthday. We also talk about the government's decision to cease mask mandates and restrictions, and its often forgotten impacts of on people who are immunocompromised, including detriments to their mental health and worsening social isolation.

Part 2 Makareta by Kim Stewart

Part 3 Makareta by Kim Stewart

Part 1 Makareta by Kim Stewart

Part 4 Makareta by Kim Stewart

Late last year Belle caught up with Freya to highlight the then announcement that NDIS funded art therapy was under review. It's validity now been quietly reestablished, but not without a lot of distress and confusion for participants. We also explore what a neurodivergent affirming family therapist does, as Freya offers family group supports (find her on Instagram @the_process_repository )

Late last year Belle caught up with Freya to highlight the then announcement that NDIS funded art therapy was under review. It's validity now been quietly reestablished, but not without a lot of distress and confusion for participants. We also explore what a neurodivergent affirming family therapist does, as Freya offers family group supports (find her on Instagram @the_process_repository )

Late last year Belle caught up with Freya to highlight the then announcement that NDIS funded art therapy was under review. It's validity now been quietly reestablished, but not without a lot of distress and confusion for participants. We also explore what a neurodivergent affirming family therapist does, as Freya offers family group supports (find her on Instagram @the_process_repository )

Late last year Belle caught up with Freya to highlight the then announcement that NDIS funded art therapy was under review. It's validity now been quietly reestablished, but not without a lot of distress and confusion for participants. We also explore what a neurodivergent affirming family therapist does, as Freya offers family group supports (find her on Instagram @the_process_repository )

Part 4 Tabitha Lean by Kim Stewart