Episode 247: Reclaim Your Body with Evette Dionne

CW: This episode contains discussions about disordered eating, fat phobia, and weight loss.Kate weeps while reading a Horse Girl poem and Doree remembers how much goes into preparing for a half-marathon. Then, journalist, pop culture critic, and magazine editor Evette Dionne joins them to talk about her new book Weightless: Making Space For My Resilient Body and Soul, the unbelievable things people have said to her when she lost weight from illness, and why representation of fat people in pop culture isn’t enough.To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected] forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums). Sign up for the newsletter! at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.This episode is sponsored by:ROTHY’S - For free shipping and free returns/exchanges, visit rothys.com/forever35.BETTER HELP - Get 10% off your first month with the discount code FOREVER35. Go to betterhelp.com/FOREVER35 to get started today.KIWICO - Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping with code FOREVER35 at kiwico.com.PROSE - Get a FREE consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements! Go to Prose.com/forever35.MASTERCLASS - Visit masterclass.com/forever35 for 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.