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The Fat Psychologist

Welcome to The Fat Psychologist Podcast. Join me to decode wellbeing research so it can have a real impact in our lives. Let"s make decisions based on information we understand, not based what others say we should think of ourselves. I will explore themes that have been important in my life, as I search for happiness and belonging. This is our journey, I would love you to contribute too!In this first season, I explore the idea of “Happiness at every size”. I struggled with my weight for almost as

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40:28

Fat, Geeky, Loved: Representation in the media with...

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/07/13

In this episode of The Fat Psychologist Podcast, Ninna is joined by fellow psychologist and self-proclaimed geek, Catherine Richardson, founder of Geek Mental Wellbeing. Together, they explore how representation in media—especially of fat and neurodiverse people—shapes our wellbeing, identity, and sense of belonging. We talk about:How pop culture and gaming can support mental health and self-understandingThe power of seeing yourself in characters, especially for neurodiverse folksFat suits,

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35:46

Fat Counselling: Therapy & Fat Liberation with Jo...

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/06/22

Fat Counselling: Therapy and Fat Liberation with Jo Reader and Cat ChappellIn this episodeNinna is joined by Jo Reader and Cat Chappell, known as The Fat Counsellors, for a rich and affirming conversation about therapy, fat liberation, and the need to challenge fat bias in therapeutic spaces.Jo and Cat share how their personal experiences and professional paths led them to create The Fat Counsellors and develop training that supports both therapists and the wider public in unlearning internalised

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30:00

Happiness at Every Size: Thrive by being you

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/06/15

Happiness at Every Size:Self-Acceptance, Wellbeing, and Challenging Fat BiasJoin psychologist Ninna Makrinov as she explores the concept of happiness at every size in this insightful episode. Ninna, known as The Fat Psychologist, delves into self-acceptance, contentment, and the importance of social support. Reflecting on her personal journey and current research, she examines the relationship between happiness, wellbeing, and fat bias.Discover key insights from the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire,

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42:04

Diet culture as religion: Faith and Fatness with...

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/06/08

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Ninna is joined by author, activist, and future priest Amanda Martinez Beck to explore the powerful idea of diet culture as a religion. Together, they unpack how societal norms around body size, food, and morality mirror religious structures—and how we can begin to unlearn these harmful beliefs.From shared experiences of Catholicism and fat liberation to reflections on disability, theology, and representation, this conversation is rich with

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34:35

Feel it to heal it: Emotions with Juan Pablo Kalawski

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/06/02

Feel It to Heal It: Emotions with Juan Pablo KalawskiWelcome to another episode of The Fat Psychologist Podcast. This week, Ninna Makrinov, aka The Fat Psychologist, is joined by psychologist and Alba Emoting master teacher Dr Juan Pablo Kalawski for a deep and heartfelt conversation about emotions—what they are, how we experience them, and how we can use them to heal and grow.We explore:What emotions really are (and why defining them is so tricky)The connection between body, breath, and feelingsWhy

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27:46

Revolutionary Hotness: Reclaiming pleasure

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/05/25

"Pleasure is going to be my ultimate beacon in this life." – Erica SosaSeason 1 Episode 8In this episode of the Fat Psychologist Podcast, host Ninna Makrinov is joined by guest Erica Sosa to discuss body positivity and the impact of societal stigma on mental health. They delve into topics such as desirability politics, the harmful effects of diet culture, and the importance of embracing pleasure at any size. Erica shares her experiences as a fat femme advocating for body inclusivity and challenges

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26:52

Activism: Fat bodies are political with Erica Sosa

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/05/18

In this powerful and deeply validating episode, Ninna Makrinov explores the political nature of fat bodies and the systems that shape our perceptions of them. Joined by the brilliant Erica Sosa, writer of Revolutionary Hotness, they unpack how fatness intersects with systems of power like religion, capitalism, and white supremacy. Together, they reflect on personal journeys, cultural expectations, and the radical act of simply existing in a marginalized body.This episode is a call to embrace who we

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31:42

Be your authentic self: Ninna on courage, self-esteem...

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/05/11

In this heartfelt episode, Ninna Makrinov, The Fat Psychologist, delves into the complexities of embracing authenticity and the courage it takes to be oneself. Ninna shares her personal journey, exploring themes of self-acceptance, vulnerability, and the impact of societal expectations on our sense of self. She discusses the importance of inclusivity and how we can be happy at every size, backed by research and personal anecdotes.Call to Action:Share your stories of daring to be yourself with Ninna,

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33:34

Laugh out Loud: stand-up comedy with Sheri Sankey

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/05/04

Ninna and Sheri explore the power and necessity of laughter, especially in times of sadness. Ninna emphasizes the importance of laughing for its own sake and finding moments of joy even in difficult circumstances. 00:00 Intro to The Fat Psychologist podcast01:08 The Power of Humor and Laughter03:58 Sheri's Standup Comedy Journey09:58 Americana: Being a migrant10:51 A bit of politics 12:27 Exploring Multipotentiality and Career Shifts16:06 The West Midlands are great17:33 Enjoying the process and the

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31:10

Bounce back: Ninna on dealing with adversity

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/04/25

In this episode of the Fat Psychologist Podcast, I explore the concept of resilience, rebranding it as 'bouncing back' from adversity, failure, and trauma. I critique the traditional view of resilience as a personal trait, advocating instead for a process-oriented perspective that includes social and environmental factors. I delve into recent wellbeing research, including systematic literature reviews, and highlight the importance of social support and positive psychology. I argue for group

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30:09

Coming out of a dark place: Resilience with Angela...

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/04/18

In this episode I talk with author and nurse Angela Mae Morrison about resilience and her book Coming Out of a Dark Place. We discuss the importance of social support and share our stories of supporting our children through difficult times in their lives.If you like my podcast, follow @TheFatPsychologist , visit my website https://thefatpsychologist.com and sponsor me at https://buymeacoffee.com/thefatpsychologist

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27:05

"Don't say fat" - Ninna on fat activism, fatphobia...

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/04/11

Ninna talks about the history of fat activism, fat liberation, fat positivity and body neutrality. She considers all the aims that all these movements share. For the newbies, Ninna talks about some of the lingo used in the fat community and the terms she hates people using (spoiler alert: avoid overweight, plus size... and most definitely ban "morbidly obese"). She delves into research that demonstrate the discrimination faced by fat people, how we are perceived and the income gap we face. She calls

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36:52

I am fat: identity with Nina Robinson and Faith Stadnyk

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/04/04

Ninna and Ninna talk about our identities and how they link to happiness and belonging. Faith shares her research on how fat liberation and Health at Every Size are portrayed on social media.Faith Stadnyk is an academically-trained intersectional feminist, critical health, fat studies, critical disability studies, and critical eating dis/order studies researcher and advocate for social justice. Nina Robinson is CEO of the media production company Soundtruism, which aims to tell diverse and authentic

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1:58

Welcome Teaser - Meet Ninna

The Fat Psychologist ·

2025/03/30

Listen to hear why you should listen to my podcast. A little bit about me and the first season Happiness at Every Size.

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