Black stories are a vital part of Black healing. That Black healing is a vital part of the world’s healing. Our stories are medicine and contain technology often overlooked in spaces that have actively de-centered Black bodies and voices. My Black Body Podcast is a container to share and grow nourishment for our collective bodies, minds and spirits. This podcast will serve as a living record. By centering Black stories told by Black people, we ensure that we play an integral role in preser ...
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Racial Harm or Medical Instability in Eating Disorder Treatment
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Jessica interviews Whitney Trotter, Angela Goens, and Brianna Theus in this episode about eating disorder treatment centers. They discuss the racial harm Black and otherwise marginalized clients experience there and the realities of being Black clinicians in the eating disorder field. Whitney, Jessica and Brianna are on instagram, Angela is smart e…
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Blackness, Fatness and Social Death with Da'Shaun L. Harrison
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Da'Shaun talks 1:1 with Jessica about their new book, Belly of the Beast; The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness. The two of them discuss social death, health, HAES, and wellness and how they intersect with fatness and Blackness. Get connected to Da'Shaun and their work! Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebi…
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Burn It Down: Gymnastics and Eating Disorders
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This week Jessica sits down for an intimate 1:1 chat with Lexi Brown, a veterinarian student in the UK, former collegiate gymnast, and Jessica's mentee. Lexi takes us through Simone Biles's Olympics gymnastics performance and the impacts that Biles's courageous acts continue to have on her, Jessica, and society at large. Lexi also shares how the tr…
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Lipedema: Vulnerability & Visibility
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This week Jessica and Rawiyah are joined by special guest Brena Jean. Brena Jean is a queer, fat, Black, Lipedema advocate, storyteller, and writer. At 37 years old, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lipedema, a little-known, painful fat disorder that affects 11% of all AFAB folks. Post-diagnosis, she's pulled the veil back on her life and attempts to…
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#AmplifyMelanatedVoices Anniversary: Where Ya'll At Tho?
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This week Jessica and Rawiyah are joined by special guest Alishia McCullough. Alisha along with Jessica co-founded the Amplify Melanated Voices Challenge, a year ago. So where ya'll at and come to think of it where are we? Bring your big cup friends.. the T is hot on this one. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirt…
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Our joy is precious and we are gonna get it… as soon as we figure it out beyond the construct of labor, service and it being considered radical. Shout out to: Cera Byer of Intuitive Edge Coaching Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band Interlude: Muddy Waters…
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Activism: Do Your Thang; with Shana McDavis-Conway
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Shana sends a love letter to Black activists and shares her stories of activism, play, and inspiration. Also discussed...Talcom X Mentioned in this ep: https://www.storybasedstrategy.org/blog-full/2019/2/19/storytelling-imagination-amp-activism-an-interview-with-css-co-director-shana-mcdavis-conway https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/author/shana/ …
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It's pronounced con-se-KWEN-ses y'all!. We're not here for the ways that Cancel Culture has been used to protect whiteness these days. Own up to your mess. Periodt. Let's take note of where whiteness shows up in our lives, the ways that we have subconsciously upheld white supremacy in our lives, and then put together a plan for divestment. Support …
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Unify with Deez Nuts! It's a post inauguration dump, with a happy ending. Support our work: https://www.patreon.com/MyBlackBodyPodcast Many thanks to: SJ Thompson The Resilient Fat Goddex https://www.resilientfatgoddess.com/ The Gauidiani Clinic https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/ Our amazing editor Daché Monét https://dacheprovo.com/music And Our new …
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(Mx)treatment: Disordered Eating Part 3
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Trying to get treatment while marginalized is truly a non consensual pain in the ass. Resources: Nalgona Positivity Pride https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/ TFFED Trans Folx Fighting Eating Disorders https://www.transfolxfightingeds.com/ Check back with us for a list of Black Providers who do ED Support Many thanks to: SJ Thompson The Resilien…
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Disordered Eating Part 2: I am not okay
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In this episode Jessica gives us another moment of clarity and decolonization via her "Nope That's Not a Thing" segment and Rawiyah is not okay. Resources listed at the beginning of this episode: Nalgona Positivity Pride https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/ TFFED Trans Folx Fighting Eating Disorders https://www.transfolxfightingeds.com/ Check ba…
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We lit AF ya'll. It's post election. Respectability is high but our patience is nigh to none and we are having none of it. When diversity is filtered through the desirability lens it leaves you with some weird sh*t Come get clear on this ish. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band…
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Episode 5: What Scares You?
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It’s October 2020 y’all and sh*it is getting scary. Sit back, grab a witchy brew, consult your tarot deck, feed your Ancestors and tune in for some of our biggest fears. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass BandKirjoittanut Jessica Wilson and Rawiyah Tariq
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In the first of what will be many episodes about eating disorders, Rawiyah shares their eating disorder history and the realities of being a Fat, Black, Femme when seeking treatment and how not being a Karen impacted their ability understand their behaviors as disordered. Jessica discusses her experiences supporting clients and friends with disorde…
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My Black Body: Jessica's Story
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Jessica shares the story of her body and what it would tell the world. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band Interlude: Original Composition by Daché MonetKirjoittanut Jessica Wilson & Rawiyah Tariq
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My Black Body: Rawiyah's Story
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Rawiyah shares their story on the path to sovereign embodiment: PCOS, fat burlesque, restrictive eating and why Black people need rest. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band Interlude: Original Composition by Daché MonetKirjoittanut Jessica Wilson & Rawiyah Tariq
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Let Black folks lead conversations about body liberation. Share Black stories and Black joy. Engage in Black healing. Goals Holding Space Challenging Perceptions Breaking Systems Growing Through Discomfort How to Support This Podcast Editor: Daché Monet Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by "The Rebirth Brass Band…
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