Lydia Hudgens On What Happens When Fatphobia Is a Family Heirloom Big Calf

Plenty of fat kids experience fatphobia from external sources, including other kids, media, magazines, and more. But what happens when harsh criticism for your weight also happens at home — and has for generations? New York City based plus-size photographer Lydia Hudgens talks about the trauma that occurs when fatphobia is passed down from generation to generation, and how she's healed from a childhood spent obsessing over her weight and food intake. Follow Lydia on Instagram @lydiahudgens
TW: This episode contains descriptions of disordered eating.
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Host: Amanda Richards
Producer/Editor: Allison Specketer
Music by: Jordanna Felice of Eithermore Music
Cover art by: Tayler Smith