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Spicy Fat

Spicy Fat

Written by: Carlen Costa
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 Spicy Fat is a new podcast hosted by Psychotherapist, Sexologist, best-selling author, and international speaker, Carlen Costa. A recent weight-loss surgery reversal uncovered her late-diagnosed ADHD and sent her on a journey of radical self-love. This sparked Carlen’s mission; to help other women entering their 40s better understand their bodies, brains, and hearts. With new episodes every other Thursday, Carlen will cover a variety of topics including mental health, relationships, body image, and alternative medicine.2024 Spicy Fat Podcast Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
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  • November 25th: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

    November 25th: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
    Nov 25 2024
    *Episode disclaimer: today's episode contains discussions about violence against women, including sensitive topics which some listeners may find triggering. Listener discretion is advised.* According to the UN, Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life. Annually, November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and this year, the date marks the launch of the global UNiTE campaign (Nov 25- Dec 10) — an initiative which kicks off the annual 16 Days of Activism. This is an opportunity to revitalize commitments and call for accountability and action from decision-makers, concluding on the day that commemorates International Human Rights Day on December 10th. All of the panelists you’ll be hearing from have lived experience as it relates to violence against women, as survivors or loved ones of survivors, and those who are in supporting roles within their communities. While this panel is based in Southwestern Ontario, the topics and themes that will be discussed are far reaching here in Canada, and around the world. More about the panelists: Carlen Costa will moderate this discussion, but brings a lot of support to this conversation as a registered psychotherapist who has herself, been a victim of violence. She is the host of the Spicy Fat Podcast on the Women in Media Network. https://www.carlencosta.com/ https://www.spicyfat.com/ Amy Birtch is a Sergeant with London Police and the At Risk Coordinator. She had been in that role since 2016 and has 22 years of service with London Police Service. Sergeant Birtch has experience in patrol, community-based policing, and criminal investigations. https://slwar.ca/meet-the-team/ Fartumo Kusow is the mother of the late Sahra Bulle, who was found dead in Windsor on June 6, 2023. She is one of the honourees of this year's Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign. She is the host of the Break the Silence, Build a Future Podcast. https://fartumokusow.com/about/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/break-the-silence-build-a-future/id1726679190 Jennifer Dunn is the Executive Director of the London Abused Women’s Centre, a feminist, abolitionist agency that provides abused and exploited women and children over the age of 12 with hope and help. https://www.lawc.on.ca/ https://www.lawc.on.ca/shine-the-light-on-woman-abuse-campaign RESOURCES: Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada, Find family violence resources and services in your area: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html Shelter Safe: A resource to finding all shelters across Canada https://www.sheltersafe.ca/ Resources in Canada for Family and Intimate Partner Violence https://www.casw-acts.ca/en/resources/family-and-intimate-partner-violence The Assaulted Women’s Helpline: A free, anonymous telephone line for women in Ontario experiencing any form of abuse. https://www.awhl.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Why The Fuck Do I Have to Be Thin?

    Why The Fuck Do I Have to Be Thin?
    Jul 18 2024
    In this episode, host Carlen Costa explores the question she senses many women grapple with: Why do we feel the need to be so thin? She reflects on societal expectations and the lack of representation of fuller-figured women in the media. She discusses how she came to have a better understanding of her body and the impact of ADHD and executive dysfunction on her relationship with food. She also shares her experience with histamine intolerance and the importance of self-compassion and self-acceptance. Chapters (00:00) Exploring the Need to Be Thin (03:28) The Impact of Societal Expectations and Media Representation (08:30) The Cumulative Effects of Societal Pressure (12:11) ADHD and Executive Dysfunction in Relation to Food (34:50) Embracing Self-Compassion and Self-Acceptance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Meredith Shaw: Embracing All Bodies

    Meredith Shaw: Embracing All Bodies
    Jul 4 2024
    Host Carlen Costa welcomes Meredith Shaw, a television and radio host, style expert, and advocate for all bodies, to discuss her career and inspirations. Shaw shares her morning routine, including a gratitude practice, and her experience working on Breakfast Television. She also talks about her admiration for role models like Jann Arden and other female music heroes who inspired her as a singer-songwriter. They discuss the significance of fashion and style in empowering individuals and shares her excitement about designing a fashion-forward line for fuller-sized bodies. She highlights the importance of inclusivity and body positivity in the fashion industry through her experience designing inclusive fashion and her collaboration with Penningtons. As a host of Canada’s most popular morning show, Breakfast Television, Meredith wakes up the country with her signature wit, warmth, and wardrobe. She has graced magazine covers, appeared in the pages of Vogue, walked Toronto Fashion Week’s runways and worked alongside global supermodels such as Ashley Graham. At the heart of everything she does, Meredith is fiercely passionate about inspiring and motivating people of all sizes to embrace their power and feel sexy, confident, and fabulous in their own skin. Check out Get Dress'd with Meredith for Pennington's here: https://www.penningtons.com/en/as-seen-on-social-media/meredith-shaw Get to Know Meredith, Breakfast Television: https://www.breakfasttelevision.ca/videos/get-to-know-our-new-cohost-meredith-shaw/ Produced by: Sarah Burke, The Women in Media Network https://www.womeninmedia.network/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
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