Best Plussizedating Podcasts (2025)

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197: Liberals Love Fat Shaming People They Don’t Like 39:28

1d ago39:28

39:28

Have you seen the JD Vance memes that have been circulating the internet? In them, the meme creators have increased his body size to make him look fat and then laugh at the idea of him being fat. That’s the joke. So hilarious (/s). JD Vance who is a horrible human, is being critiqued because of his appearance. This is a common theme in left-leaning…

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196: Fat Monica and Other Fat Tropes in Media 1:16:03

3M ago1:16:03

1:16:03

What have we learned about who fat people are from the media we consume? What are the common stereotypes we see again and again? In this episode, I answer those questions and analyse different examples of fat media including the dreaded Fat Monica from Friends. If you can, watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience! But I do also a…

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195: Fat Harm: The Medical Model of Fatness 45:34

3M ago45:34

45:34

How can we convince healthcare providers to examine the harm they cause when they tell fat people to lose weight and deny us care? It can be pretty hard to realize that you haven’t been providing evidence-based care so it’s a challenge! That’s where the work of the disability community comes in with their medical and social models of disability. Th…

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THE LAST ONE 47:47

4M ago47:47

47:47

When we started Swipe Fat four years ago we couldn't have dreamed of what it would turn into. When we met we didn't have other plus size women in our life that we could talk to about dating so we wanted to create a space for conversation that other plus size women could relate to and hopefully feel like they were sitting on the couch with us as we …

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THE ONE ABOUT AWKWARD ENCOUNTERS AND DATING DRAMA 29:21

5M ago29:21

29:21

One of us met flittered in the wild and got cancelled on by another date and the other one had an awkward encounter Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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194: How to Protect Yourself From Anti-Fat Bias This Holiday Season 40:34

5M ago40:34

40:34

It’s NOT the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of fat folks because many will be spending time with anti-fat family and then once you survive that it’s into the “New Year New You” diet culture dog shit. Ugh. Want some tactics to overcome this stressful time? Tune into this episode for the salve to all this nonsense. Don’t forget: you’re wor…

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THE ONE ABOUT A LACK OF COMMUNICATION 48:04

5M ago48:04

48:04

Nicci and Alex explore the complexities of modern dating, touching on themes such as communication challenges in dating apps, the impact of financial insecurities, and the dynamics of attraction. They discuss the importance of timing in relationships, the role of self-perception, and how past experiences shape current dating choices. The conversati…

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THE ONE ABOUT OUR ONLINE DATING ICKS 49:49

6M ago49:49

49:49

Nicci is finally back on the apps and she has some new icks which leads to discuss the challenges of navigating dating apps, the impact of societal issues on dating, and the complexities of attraction and body image. We also touch on the influence of social media, the weirdness of online interactions, and the importance of community engagement. Adv…

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193: Fat in Healthcare and Ideological Anti-Fatness 45:45

6M ago45:45

45:45

Having a bigger body and trying to access healthcare can be a struggle at best and lead to mistreatment, misdaignosis and death at worse. I go over the 5 stages of subpar healthcare in this episode, talk about the root of the issue and share some stories. TW: mentions of death from anti-fat bias and other general anti-fat tomfuckery. Episode show n…

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THE ONE ABOUT COWBOY HICKEYS 46:34

6M ago46:34

46:34

If you need a break from doom scrolling - this episode is for you. This was recorded early last week before election results and is full of laughs. Enjoy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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THE ONE ABOUT DATING BEHAVIORS 43:41

6M ago43:41

43:41

In this episode we discuss various aspects of dating, communication challenges, and the evolution of how people meet their partners over time and generational differences in dating behaviors. The conversation also touches on perceptions of flirting between genders and the importance of effort in relationships. We explore discuss different flirting …

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192: Ozempic (Wegovy) 2 Years On 1:14:16

7M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Almost 2 years ago I released a 2 part podcast on Wegovy and so I think it’s time for an update! Is it true that semaglutide shows reduced cardiac event risk? What have been people’s experiences? Is everyone on it now and have we “cured” fatness?? Let dive in! Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/192 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size D…

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THE ONE WITH A MATCHMAKER 48:08

7M ago48:08

48:08

In this episode we're joined my Matchmaker, Simone Grossman (@theinternetyenta) to learn all about matchmaking. She shares her journey into the world of matchmaking, discussing the evolution of dating in modern times, the impact of dating apps, and the importance of understanding client needs. The discussion delves into the challenges faced by plus…

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THE ONE ABOUT A BROKEN LEG & MEETING IRL 50:12

7M ago50:12

50:12

In this episode we share life updates, including Nicci's broken fibula and Alex's exciting news about meeting someone new in real life. We discuss gaps and the implications for future relationships. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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191: Michael Pollan, Organic Food and Determinants of Health 1:04:05

8M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Should we be listening to the seemingly reasonable advice from food journalist Michael Pollan who says “Eat food, but not too much.” How much power does what we eat and how we move our bodies have on our health? What about organic food?? Today I answer a juicy listener question, some join me! Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/191 Suppo…

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THE ONE WHERE YOU ASK US ANYTHING 43:45

8M ago43:45

43:45

You asked us questions and we answered. We discuss coping with heartbreak, the complexities of dating and matchmaking, and the impact of body image on self-esteem. We explore the dynamics of dating apps, friends with benefits situations, and the importance of confidence in meeting new people. The conversation also touches on societal pressures rega…

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THE ONE ABOUT EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK 40:25

8M ago40:25

40:25

Alex went to a bar and talked to men in the wild and matched with a chef! Is Nicci a top? Girls on dating apps seem to think so. "I'm a plus size so of course" trend. Body image issues. Do plus size women date less than straight-sized women? Olympics is bringing us back together. Notes from Nicci: I said omakase wrong TWICE and Ilona Mahar's last n…

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190: Being Fat And Unhealthy - Is It True That if You Really Loved Yourself You’d Lose Weight? 42:02

9M ago42:02

42:02

I'm on my holidays and so we have a replay for this episode from 2021 which is still super relevant. Let's listen! P.S. This is when I went by Victoria and she/her pronouns. "Self love means caring for your body which means losing weight!" Seems logical, but is it actually? Does being fat mean you've given up and don't give a sh*t about your body, …

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THE ONE ABOUT LIMERENCE 1:04:43

9M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

In this episode we're joined by Amanda McCracken (@amandajmccracken) to explore the topics of longing and limerence. We delve into the connection between limerence and anxious attachment, the influence of purity culture and romanticized ideals on limerence, the role of self-love in overcoming limerence and the importance of closure in moving on fro…

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The One Where We're Back From Summer Vacation 58:31

9M ago58:31

58:31

We're backkkkkkkkk! Alex shares her dating update and reflects on her recent experience with a tour manager she was seeing. Despite promises of a future together, the communication quickly dwindled while he was away on tour. Alex confronted him about it, but his efforts to improve were short-lived. She felt disappointed and hurt by his lack of effo…

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189: 6 Ways Hating My Fat Body Almost Ruined My Life 1:04:13

10M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

What would my life be like today if I had never worked to unlearn anti-fat bias? I was so fortunate to stumble upon the message “It’s ok to be fat” over a decade ago and it absolutely revolutionized my life. My life was being ruined by my worship of thinness and obsession with food restriction and body criticism. I’m sharing the 6 main ways my anti…

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THE ONE WITH A SECOND DATE UPDATE 34:40

10M ago34:40

34:40

It's not like the radio bit - we both went on second dates and it went well??? One of us spiraled and the other is realizing that she had some pretty sh*ty expectations from past relationships and is now expecting a new bare minimum moving forward. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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188: Fat at Work Stories 1:17:23

11M ago1:17:23

1:17:23

327 people have completed my workplace anti-fatness survey and shared their stories. In today's episode, I am revealing the stats on what percentage of fat folks have experienced anti-fatness at work, which marginalized group is affected the most and what types of anti-fatness are commonest. Plus we have a ton of powerful and painful stories - ther…

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THE ONE WHERE WE BOTH GO ONE FIRST DATES 36:57

11M ago36:57

36:57

Nicci is breaking her 2 year dating break & Alex said ta ta Captain and started talking to a new guy. How did they go? What happened? Will there be a second date? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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THE ONE WITH ERIN RENZAS 1:02:20

11M ago1:02:20

1:02:20

This week we're joined by Erin Renzas to talk about the radical mind shift she had after a breakdown that led her to completely change her life. We discuss a lot about sense of self and the lie society pushes that losing weight will make everything better. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/…

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THE ONE WHERE WE'RE BACK ON THE APPS...AGAIN 44:42

12M ago44:42

44:42

It's like a carousel that never stops...we're back on the apps and Alex is going on dates! It's been awhile since it's been the two of us so we catch up and dive into passive relationships, the hill theory and all of the other advice we've seen on tiktok. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p…

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187: DEI's Big Fat Problem: Fat Discrimination at Work 55:35

12M ago55:35

55:35

Let me ask you a question: have you ever had diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training that was focused on size inclusion or anti-fat bias? Has anti-fat bias even been a footnote in any DEI training that you’ve had or seen? I asked these questions to company leaders, DEI professionals and my audience on Instagram and the answer was a resoundin…

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THE ONE WITH DATE BRAZEN (AGAIN!) 1:01:43

1y ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Last time we had intersectional-feminist dating coach, Lilly Womble (@datebrazen) on Nicci had a full on panic attack about deleting her dating apps. Now she's back and releasing her first book!! You can pre-order "Thank You, More Please: A Feminist Guide to Breaking Dumb Dating Rules and Finding Love" now! We learn more about her step-by-step guid…

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THE ONE WITH MIMOSAS AND LIPSTICK 1:03:41

1y ago1:03:41

1:03:41

This week we're joined by Hannah (@mimosasandlipstick_) to learn all about her most recent breakup with Mr. Man's. We've gotten some juicy little tidbits online and now we're finally getting the whole story. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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186: But Aren’t We in an “Ob*sity” Epidempic? 48:40

1y ago48:40

48:40

We allllll know that fatness is spreading like wildfire and is contagious and who is going to think of the CHILDREN?!!? ERMGHED!” Is it true that we are in an epidemic and everyone is getting fatter? Do fat people need to hurry up and lose weight in order to save the economy and the lives of children and baskets of kittens from burning flames? Let’…

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THE ONE WITH THE FAT THERAPIST 1:01:53

1y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Alex is back from Thailand so we catch up with her about her trip and her latest dating meetups and we're joined by Kayla Stansberry (@fatpositivetherapist) who is a licensed therapist that specializes in fat trauma Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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THE ONE WITH DATURA JONEZ 50:08

1y ago50:08

50:08

This week we're joined by Datura Jonez (@daturajonez) to discuss her dating break and dating as a black, autistic woman. We also talk about passport bros and how Nicci was too busy "gardening" to go on a date. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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185: Oprah Leaves WW Board After Using Weight Loss Drugs 43:02

1y ago43:02

43:02

Seemingly there are non-stop stories and notifications of celebrities and influencers being on a new “weight loss journey” after starting on weight loss drugs. Now, Oprah is among that cohort and it has had an impact on her relationship with WeightWatchers. But hang on a minute, doesn’t WW sell weight loss drugs? Let’s dig into it! Bonus: I also sh…

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THE ONE ABOUT THE ATTRACTIVENESS SCALE 32:15

1y ago32:15

32:15

Dating apps claim that there isn't a pretty filter but a tech investigator debunked that and Nicci got and email that should be how everyone shoots their shot online. Tiktok we're referencing: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLJcmGMT/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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THE ONE WITH ELLE BAEZ 45:55

1y ago45:55

45:55

This week we're joined by singer-song writer, Elle Baez to talk about her body positive anthem "I Love My Body" Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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184: Organized Anti-Fat Fuckery with Tigress Osborn 1:34:58

1y ago1:34:58

1:34:58

The villainous tricksters behind the veiled push to “advance fat rights” (when in reality they just want to sell weight loss drugs) are at it again. Tigress Osborn from NAAFA is here to stop them though! She joins me on the show to talk about what new games anti-fat organizations are getting up to and why it’s a load of BS. Plus we discuss the fat …

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THE ONE ABOUT QUEER SPEED DATING 47:26

1+ y ago47:26

47:26

Nicci went to her first Meet IRL event and we're both can't escape pookie or the orange peel & bird theories! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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THE ONE ABOUT MEETING PEOPLE IN PERSON 41:12

1+ y ago41:12

41:12

In 2024 we're going back to the basics and trying to meet people in person and using our dating apps intentionally! Give yourself the gift of self pleasure with SVAKOM: https://www.svakom.com/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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183: AITA for telling my DIL she wasn’t invited due to her weight 1:00:36

1+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Have you ever read the “Am I The Asshole” questions on Reddit? If you don’t know what AITA is: People ask the internet if they were in the right or wrong about a situation that happened in their life. Well, these questions are a source of endless entertainment for me! I brought my friend Summer Innanen from Eat The Rules podcast to get her verdict …

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THE ONE WITH GABRIELLE RICHARDS 1:08:27

1+ y ago1:08:27

1:08:27

We're starting the year off with Brand Director of BodCon & Shapermint and Body Positivity Coach, Gabrielle Richards to talk all things confidence. New Year, New Me bullshit, steps to gain confidence in yourself and is there even a place for body confidence in 2024? Give yourself the gift of self pleasure with SVAKOM: https://www.svakom.com/ Advert…

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THE ONE WITH SEBASTIAN CONELLI 56:02

1+ y ago56:02

56:02

In our last episode of 2023 we're joined by comedian & Loud About Nothing podcast host, Sebastian Conelli! We talk about working on ourselves & finding joy in little things, growing up as a plus size kid, being thoughtful in relationships & giggle about everything! Give yourself the gift of self pleasure with SVAKOM: https://www.svakom.com/ Adverti…

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THE ONE WITH A FAT SHAMING DATE 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

42:14

As you listen to this episode please remember that this is a THEM problem not a YOU problem. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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182: Dealing With Anti-Fat Family During the Holidays 1:28:24

1+ y ago1:28:24

1:28:24

Woah nelly, can family be trying or what? Especially if you’re the only one talking up about bad behaviour and feel like the black sheep or are being told you’re “tooooo sensitive”. If we want to (or have to) spend time with family, having some tactics in our back pockets is a great idea. Sharing your stories, an analogy with a donley and different…

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THE ONE ABOUT THE FOURTH DATE RULE 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

34:55

The fourth date phenomenon is real, right? You know by the third date if you want to keep seeing someone. We discuss the rule of threes taking over dating tiktok and one of us is dealing with a looper. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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THE ONE WITH JAMIE VARON AND MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY 1:07:49

1+ y ago1:07:49

1:07:49

Our friend and writer Jamie Varon has a new plus size romance novel all about embracing your main character energy. We talk about the importance over having realistic plus size characters and if we're still body positive in 2023. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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181: Fat Liberation Gone Too Far? Misconceptions and Mistakes 1:03:53

1+ y ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Some folks can come in contact with fat liberation and turn away shaking their heads at the things that we believe. The thing is, often what they understand about fat liberation is incorrect, a misunderstanding or just plain false. First I talk about the core tenets of anti-fat beliefs and then I debunk the misconceptions that people have shared on…

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THE ONE ABOUT BEING INTIMIDATING 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

39:27

getting set up by friends, one night crushes, the mindy project and someone got told on a first date that she was intimidating and that leads to a whole discussion about insecurity and partnerships. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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THE ONE WITH MADDIE DRAGSBAEK 54:29

1+ y ago54:29

54:29

This week we're joined by Youtuber & Podcast Host Maddie Dragsbaek to talk all things dating! Never being in a relationship, casual dating breakups, loopers, first dates & hook ups. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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THE ONE WHERE WE TALK ABOUT FIRST DATE LOCATIONS 47:21

1+ y ago47:21

47:21

A list is making rounds of places women would never go on a first date and we break it down. We also question if we're single because we're not masterminds. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez

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180: Being On Reality TV Almost Killed Me 2:06:17

1+ y ago2:06:17

2:06:17

Today we are talking about the the truth about reality television and how devastating it can be to the lives of those featured. There have been incredible numbers of reality TV stars who have died by suicide and I was almost a part of that statistic. If you didn’t know, I was on a 2 part BBC show where I lived in a house for 9 days with people who …

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