Humans Are Dope | Mental Health, Trauma Healing & Personal Growth
Unlock Your Authentic Self: Join Deana Panza, licensed therapist and international mental health coach, for raw, transformative conversations about healing trauma, breaking generational patterns, and embracing personal growth. Each episode features intimate discussions mixed in with expert insights from mental health professionals, helping you navigate life's challenges with clarity and purpose. Whether you're healing from past wounds, seeking personal development, or ready to break free from limiting beliefs, my hope is this podcast will help you understand yourself a little bit better so you can find more compassion and kindness for who you authentically are along your journey to self-discovery. Through real stories and professional expertise, you'll learn practical tools for building better relationships, setting boundaries, and cultivating self-compassion. I believe all humans are pretty dope and I’m here to help you see that you’re dope too!
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Humans Are Dope | Mental Health, Trauma Healing & Personal Growth
Unlearning Anti-Fat Bias and the Healthcare System with Vinny Welsby
Vinny Welsby (they/them) is a fat activist and diversity, equity and inclusion leader. They are a world-leading expert on dismantling anti-fat bias and diet culture, a TEDx speaker, podcast host and best-selling author. Vinny is trans-non-binary and is dedicated to shifting how society views fat and queer bodies through education and compassion.
In this conversation, I sit down with Vinnie Welsby to chat about unlearning anti-fat bias. Vinnie shares their personal journey of discovering body positivity and challenging societal beauty standards. They discuss the impact of white supremacy and diet culture on body image and self-worth. Vinnie also addresses the challenges of advocating for oneself in healthcare settings and the importance of community and connection in promoting holistic well-being. The conversation emphasizes the need to redefine health and prioritize self-acceptance and presence over external validation.
We discuss:
- Unlearning anti-fat bias
- The impact of society and diet culture on body image and self-worth
- The challenges of advocating for oneself in healthcare settings for more inclusive and evidence-based care
- Setting boundaries and communicating needs
- Redefining health to prioritize holistic well-being, community, and self-acceptance
- Surrounding oneself with diverse body types and challenging societal norms can help shift perspectives and promote body positivity.
Vinny’s resource links:
Website: www.fiercefatty.com
Instagram: @fierce.fatty https://www.instagram.com/fierce.fatty/
TikTok: @fiercefatty
https://www.tiktok.com/@fiercefatty
Facebook: @fiercefatty
https://www.facebook.com/fiercefatty/
Twitter: @fiercefatty_
https://twitter.com/fiercefatty_
Pinterest: @fiercefatty_
https://www.pinterest.ca/fiercefatty_/
YouTube: @fiercefatty
https://www.youtube.com/fiercefatty
LinkedIn: @vinnywelsby
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinnywelsby/
Email: fatty@fiercefatty.com
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Reminder: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for therapy or individualized mental health or medical care.