In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Hilary, Sirius, and Dana dive into the second part of their discussion on RFK Jr.'s controversial 'MAHA' initiatives. They explore the mental health aspects of Junior's proposed camps, which aim to wean people off ADHD, depression, and antipsychotic medications through organic food and reducing screen time. The hosts critique Junior's vision as dangerous, ableist, and reflective of a problematic view of health, drawing parallels to eugenic ideologies. They highlight Junior's infuriating comments on rearing Black children on wellness farms and draw connections to historical oppression and contemporary conspiracy theories. The episode emphasizes the harmful potential of MAHA's ideology and stresses the need for a more inclusive, scientifically-rooted approach to healthcare.

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Health at Every Size Principles & Framework of Care

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In this episode of the Body Trust podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary delve into 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA), an offshoot of MAGA chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They explore the origins of MAHA, its problematic connections to divine guidance, and the implications for public health. The conversation touches on the challenges of defining 'health', the historical context of similar movements, and the disturbing overlap with white nationalism and orthorexia. They also reflect on the emotional toll of researching MAHA and discuss the importance of community, empathy, and continuing the fight for body trust and liberation.

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Soap to Supremacy: The Rise of White Wellness

Liberatory Consciousness by Barbara Love

Maintenance Phase Podcast: President’s Physical Fitness Test

Conspirituality Podcast (NOTE: this podcast lacks an analysis on anti-fat bias and uses “O” words)

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius and Hilary have a detailed conversation with their first guest, Virginia Sole-Smith. Virginia, an author and activist, is known for her work on fat liberation, size-inclusive models of care, and her noted publication 'Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture.' The discussion delves into Virginia's background as a journalist, her journey towards advocating for body positivity and fat liberation, and her insights on parenting amidst diet culture challenges. Virginia also shares her experiences with navigating mainstream media's biases, launching her own platform 'Burnt Toast,' and offers advice for parents striving to foster a healthy body image in their children. The episode highlights both the difficulties and successes encountered when pushing back against societal norms and traditional media narratives.

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Virginia Sole-Smith

Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture

Letter to Parents and Caregivers

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