45 - We Still Don't Know How to TalkAbout Eating Disorders ft. Kat Tenbarge
This episode is about Ariana Grande, but it’s also not about Ariana Grande. It’s about how one woman’s appearance has become the centre of a media firestorm about eating disorders, concern trolling, and how we talk about women’s bodies.
We are joined by the mighty Kat Tenbarge of Spitfire News to discuss the problem we have in discussing eating disorders as a society, why Ariana Grande is in an unwinnable position, and what is really behind the discourse.
We talk about algorithms, how the discourse surrounding eating disorders is causing harm, and why good intentions don’t necessarily make for good conversations.
Because Ariana Grande isn’t the problem. The problem is that we still don’t know how to talk about eating disorders.
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of anti-fatness, eating disorders, trauma, and pro-ana communities. Please listen at your own discretion.
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