Nourishing Neurodivergence Podcast10 Joulu 2025

58. Taking Up Space: Fat Liberation, Accessibility, and Community with Taylor Malajati

In this powerful and candid episode, Sam sits down with Taylor Malajati, a proud, neurodivergent, queer woman of color and passionate advocate for body liberation and accessibility. Taylor shares her lived experiences navigating the world in a larger body, living with ADHD and an eating disorder, and the impact of diet culture and weight stigma on her journey to self-acceptance.

Key Topics Discussed:

Taylor’s personal story and what led her to body liberation advocacy
The nuances of “small fat,” “large fat,” and privilege within the fat community
The intersection of eating disorders, weight stigma, and medical bias
The impact of GLP-1 medications and the complexities of health narratives
Accessibility challenges in everyday life, from clothing to public spaces
The importance of fat community, support groups, and finding belonging
Reframing health as a moral value and rejecting the “good fat” narrative
Practical ways to support fat friends and create more inclusive spaces

Resources & Ways to Connect with Taylor:

Connect with Taylor and the AVL Fatties community: @avlfatties
Taylor’s Instagram: @malajabody
Book mentioned: “What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat” by Aubrey Gordon

Connect with Sam:

Unmasked Nutrition
Sam's IG: @sammib.nutrition

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. This episode is not a replacement for medical nutrition therapy from a registered dietitian or any other medical care rendered by a medical provider.

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