Ep 09 - Free Yourself w/ Fat Activist Christine Murphy

On today's episode, we'll hear from Christine Murphy, a fat activist and writer who began the #BackOnTheRack campaign to keep plus size fashion in stores. We'll discuss capitalism, science, pregnancy and so much more. Listen in now!
To help you get the most out of today’s episode, feel free to skip around to what is most relevant to you in this moment. Here’s the breakdown:

• 02:38 - Old Navy: Where It All Started
• 13:55 - Anti-Fat > Capitalism
• 20:25 - That Video
• 26:40 - Fat People & Science
• 30:28 - Pregnant & Plus Size
• 42:05 - Ellie’s Hip Surgery Story
• 44:06 - Lipedema
• 55:50 - Neuro Divergent
• 1:00:44 - The Final Three

You can follow Christine on IG or TikTok @mightymurphinfashionranger. She is also fundraising for her Lipedema surgery. Support Christine here!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
#BackOnTheRack Petition
Response to Gabriella Lascano
Capitalism and Anti-Fatness
Donating Bodies to Science
Pregnant While Plus
What is Lipedema?
Signs of Autism
Performative Inclusivity
Curve Washing Article
#FightForInclusivity

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