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The Big, FAT Episode

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In this episode, Nikki chats with two fellow Filipinx pals from her diaspora community here in Treaty 6 territory. Together, they unpack and explore their almost-too-similar experiences with fatphobia, beauty standards, and colourism.

Stepping foot into a Filipinx space can be just as daunting to those that are familiar with it, even as much as the next stranger. Titas, Lolos, and even your own mom tend to say the most unpredictable and unprovoked sh*t about your physical appearance. “Tumaba ka” (you got fat). “Ang laki ng legs mo” (your legs are huge). Sometimes, they will even try to get creative.

Many Filipinx women can relate to feeling immeasurable pressure to fit into the beauty standard of thinness. What the f*ck? We’re sour to say the least!

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Manage episode 335646787 series 2890393
Content provided by CJSR 88.5 FM. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by CJSR 88.5 FM or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Nikki chats with two fellow Filipinx pals from her diaspora community here in Treaty 6 territory. Together, they unpack and explore their almost-too-similar experiences with fatphobia, beauty standards, and colourism.

Stepping foot into a Filipinx space can be just as daunting to those that are familiar with it, even as much as the next stranger. Titas, Lolos, and even your own mom tend to say the most unpredictable and unprovoked sh*t about your physical appearance. “Tumaba ka” (you got fat). “Ang laki ng legs mo” (your legs are huge). Sometimes, they will even try to get creative.

Many Filipinx women can relate to feeling immeasurable pressure to fit into the beauty standard of thinness. What the f*ck? We’re sour to say the least!

  continue reading

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