Ep. 249 The Vibe is Really Gnarly with Aubrey Gordon
Author, activist and podcaster Aubrey Gordon talks to us today about her brand new second book - "You Just Need to Lose Weight": And 19 Other Myths about Fat People. She addresses the challenge of writing a book for both fat and thin people, and explains why she was initially apprehensive about "myth-busting." We also discuss what's wrong with how we frame fatness, why BMI is unreliable, and the problem with body positivity.
The Stacks Book Club selection for January isThe Meaning of Mariah Careyby Mariah Carey with Michaela Angela Davis. We will discuss the book on January 25th with Chelsea Devantez.
