Activism: Fat bodies are political with Erica Sosa

In this powerful and deeply validating episode, Ninna Makrinov explores the political nature of fat bodies and the systems that shape our perceptions of them. Joined by the brilliant Erica Sosa, writer of Revolutionary Hotness, they unpack how fatness intersects with systems of power like religion, capitalism, and white supremacy. Together, they reflect on personal journeys, cultural expectations, and the radical act of simply existing in a marginalized body.This episode is a call to embrace who we are, challenge diet culture, and reclaim our space unapologetically.

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📣 Next Episode TeaserStay tuned for Part 2 with Erica Sosa, where we dive into revolutionary hotness, desire, and pleasure—especially from the perspective of fat women. You won’t want to miss it!

00:00 Fat bodies are political
06:35 Personal journeys to body acceptance
09:22 Cultural and religious influences
11:01 Systems of oppression
13:54 Our bodies are political
14:51 Health, time poverty and structural barriers
16:53 It't not about health
18:35 Is oppression on the rise?
21:09 Challenging diet culture
22:42 Outro