The Body Trust® Podcast
Welcome to The Body Trust Podcast, a podcast about collective healing and the radical journey of body reclamation in a culture of anti-fatness, weight stigma, disordered eating and other traumas. Hosted by Dana Sturtevant, Hilary Kinavey, and Sirius Bonner, The Body Trust Podcast will challenge prevailing views on food, bodies, weight, and health, and unpack how social justice intersects with body liberation. Each episode offers insights and stories to help you unlearn the b.s., deepen your roots into body trust, and make your healing bigger than you. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We can't wait to connect with you!
The Body Trust® Podcast
11. Navigating Chaos and Strengthening Community in Turbulent Times
In this episode of The Body Trust Podcast, hosts Hilary, Dana, and Sirius unpack their feelings and responses to Trump’s presidency. The episode discusses the emotional weight of recent and near-future political events, including the potential withdrawal of federal support for programs like WIC. The hosts explore the emotional and psychological ramifications of these changes, touching on themes of grief, destabilization, and the urgent need for radical imagination and community support. They emphasize the importance of creativity, activism, and standing up for those more vulnerable. The discussion also highlights the systemic issues rooted in white supremacy and the need for multiple, coordinated approaches to activism.
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