#159: Ozempic, Body Peace, and Eating Disorders with Activist and Author Amanda Martinez Beck
In this episode of the Full Plate Podcast, host Abbie speaks with Amanda Martinez Beck, a fat activist and educator, about her journey through eating disorder recovery, the importance of self-care, and the complexities of growing up in a body that didn't fit societal norms.
Amanda shares her experiences with restrictive diets, the significance of breakfast in her recovery, and her commitment to modeling healthy eating habits for her children.
The conversation delves into the emotional connections we have with food and the ongoing journey of self-acceptance and body positivity. In this conversation, Abbie and Amanda Martinez Beck explore the intricate relationship between food freedom, body image, and the use of Ozempic for diabetes management.
They discuss the challenges of parenting with a focus on autonomy in eating, the societal pressures surrounding body size, and the complexities of navigating medical needs while advocating for body liberation.
Throughout the conversation, Amanda shares her personal journey with diabetes, eating disorders, and the societal stigma of weight loss medications, emphasizing the importance of redefining body purpose and fostering connection over perfection.
Tune in to hear more about...
Breakfast as a powerful act of self-care.
How Amanda felt she was 'too much' in body and soul.
Diet culture demands obedience
Amanda's journey to recovery
Food freedom revelation.
How Amanda's experience with COVID changed her relationship with food.
Radical food freedom for parents.
Navigating the stigma of taking weight loss medication.
Body liberation and recognizing the worth of all bodies.
Connection and relationship—the true purposes of our bodies.
Medical fat phobia as a significant barrier to care.
More About Amanda:
Amanda is a fat activist, educator, and the author of More of You: The Fat Girl's Field Guide to the Modern World. Her vision is that every person will know that their body is good, and towards that end, she writes her weekly newsletter The Fat Dispatch and shares her handwritten art on Instagram as @your_body_is_good.
She and her family live in eastern Texas. Find her Substack here: amandamartinezbeck.substack.com
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