Sonalee Rashatwar on Fat Trauma and Challenging Diet Culture
I'm going to question all things that don't work for me, and I encourage you, know all of us to do that.
Ever felt like the world just doesn't get your struggles with body image and diet culture? In this episode of Real Talk Radio, Nicole Antoinette sits down with Sonalee Rashatwar, an award-winning social worker who brings a fresh perspective to these issues. Known as The Fat Sex Therapist on Instagram, Sonalee is a fat queer nonbinary bemme therapist specializing in sexual trauma, body image, and racial identity issues.
This conversation isn't just another talk; it's a deep dive into the harsh realities of fat trauma and the impact of non-consensual diets. Sonalee shares their personal experiences of being treated differently due to body size and the importance of questioning societal norms that just don't work for us. They also touch on the need for fat-positive sexual healthcare and the decolonization of sexuality.
If you've ever felt marginalized or misunderstood because of your body, this episode offers a compassionate and eye-opening dialogue that might just make you feel seen and heard. Tune in for a conversation that's as informative as it is empowering.