Rejecting fat prejudice, fighting the media’s body shaming, and changing the world by loving your body, on Episode 15 of the Bawdy Love Podcast.
Tucson native Jes Baker worked in mental health and went to school for art before stumbling upon body activism through a blog. It was a “happy accident,” she says, that inspired her to create her internationally recognized blog, The Militant Baker. Through that medium, she has inspired countless people to leave their perceptions of beauty and worth at the door, and instead value themselves for who they are right now.
In this episode, we discuss the many projects Jes has done to disrupt the idea of the acceptable body. We also talk about her new book, Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls, that details Jes’ experiences in body love, as well as those of a diverse group of guest writers.
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Topics covered in this conversation include:
body positivity, fat prejudice, the media, intersectionality and privilege
Quotables from this episode:
- “When you ask, ‘Why does it matter if I’m healthy?’ There’s almost a visceral angry reaction from people.” @LaurenMF on the Bawdy Love podcast.
- “Health is not a determinant of worth. A person’s health is only that person’s business.” @TheMilitantBaker on the Bawdy Love podcast.
- @TheMilitantBaker on the Bawdy Love podcast: “I am challenging peoples’ investment in their own health.“
- “We all have brains, none of them work 100%, and there’s no shame in needing resources.” @TheMilitantBaker on the Bawdy Love podcast.
- “If our brain is not happy and functioning, our body is quickly going to follow suit.” @TheMilitantBaker on the Bawdy Love podcast.
More About Jes Baker
Jes Baker is a positive, progressive, and magnificently irreverent force to be reckoned with in the realm of self-love advocacy and mental health.
Jes is internationally recognized for her writing on her blog, The Militant Baker, and for the “Attractive and Fat” campaign, a response to Abercrombie and Fitch’s controversial branding efforts. Her extensive body advocacy work has continued to garner attention from hundreds of national and international media networks.
When not blogging, Jes spends her time producing the renowned Body Love Conference, speaking at universities, taking pictures in her underwear, writing for several online publications, working with clothing companies to promote more plus size fashion, and trying to convince her cats that they like to wear sweaters and bow ties.
To connect with Jes:
- Facebook – The Militant Baker
- Blog – TheMilitantBaker.com
- Twitter – @TheMilitantBaker
- Instagram – TheMilitantBaker
- Book – Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls
Connect more with Lauren and the Bawdy Love revolution:
Bawdy Love is a revolution, one full of people audacious enough to stand up and say “I am worthy of love as I am right here, right now, no exceptions. My body deserves to be seen, my voice deserves to be heard. I will not shrink. I will expand and thrive.”
Are you in?
- Join the revolution and get your free Bawdy Love basics video series.
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- Get personalized tips and tools to boost your self-confidence, incorporate self-care into your daily routine, and profoundly love your body with individual coaching with Lauren.
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