Missing the Faternise podcast? Don't stress we'll be back in early 2024. In the mean time check out our new podcast FEELING NOSTALGIC . Every week journalist and professional opinion haver, Demi Lynch, interviews your favourite public figures about the pop culture moments that shaped them. From music to movies to musicals to celebrity gossip - nothing is off limits, and nothing is too trivial here. SUBSCRIBE NOW and tune in every Monday wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Nov 06, 2023•48 sec
Hello beautiful humans! This week we're doing a special ASK ME ANYTHING. Tune in for behind the scenes podcasting tea, conversations about RuPaul's Drag Race, advice about toxic diet culture and of course another City Chic rant. MORE DETAILS Host: Demi Lynch To participate in future ASK ME ANYTHING episodes click on the link below: linktr.ee/kaleidoscopenews.au Our Go-To Plus Size Clothing Brands: For those wanting EXTRA Bright and EXTRA Colourful Lucy Wilkins ( https://www.instagram.com/lucywil...
Jul 18, 2023•22 min•Ep. 30
Hello beautiful humans! This week on the show we're speaking with Aussie pornstar, Katie Miller aka Little Miss BBW. Recently, she made history as the first ever Australian BBW (big beautiful woman) to film with an international porn company. She’s on the show today to talk about her experience being a plus size woman in the porn industry. ALSO she gave us some fat sex advice like how to have shower sex and best positions to avoid leg cramps. PLUS we talk about the upcoming LoveX Australia conve...
Jul 11, 2023•47 min•Ep. 29
This podcast episode discusses disordered eating, binge eating and diets. If any of these conversations are triggering please contact the Butterfly Foundation at 1800 33 4673. Hello beautiful humans! This week on the show we're speaking with Aussie TikTok content creator, Ashy Anne. This week she made international news after apparently "slamming teachers" over her son's lunchbox snack. As always the media LOVESSS to exaggerate and create fictionalised, clickbait headlines. During today's interv...
Jul 04, 2023•58 min•Ep. 28
This podcast episode discusses disordered eating and weight loss surgery If any of these conversations are triggering please contact the Butterfly Foundation at 1800 33 4673. Hello beautiful humans! This week on the show we're speaking with Kelly from the Two Humerus Nurses podcast. She is a plus size nurse that works as a unit manager at a cancer day unit. We had A LOT to talk about!!! We spoke about Kelly's experience with Ozempic, weight loss surgery misconceptions and her experience being pl...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 27
This podcast episode discusses eating disorders. If any of these conversations are triggering please contact the Butterfly Foundation at 1800 33 4673. Hello beautiful humans! This week on the show we have Melbourne fashion icon, the artist known as FOOT. On the show we spoke about the misconceptions surrounding plus size people and eating disorders, and how Foot uses art and fashion to talk about their experiences with food. ALSO we discuss executive dysfunction and mental health. PLUS we share ...
Jun 20, 2023•35 min•Ep. 26
Hello beautiful humans! This week on the show we have journalist and entrepreneur, Holly Richards, who's been in the news after enduring a horrific ordeal with Jetstar. We talk about her humiliating experience with the airline and how the staff need to be better trained in helping plus size travellers. ALSO we discuss other airlines that've been quite fatphobic - including Qantas and their controversial spare-seat-cash-grab scheme, and Air New Zealand's baffling public weigh ins. PLUS we share o...
Jun 06, 2023•48 min•Ep. 25
Hello beautiful humans! This week on the show we have s*x worker and plus size content creator, RED, who monetises her belly on OnlyFans. We talk all things threesomes, weird body smells, fetishes and things getting stuck in our bodies. ALSO we discuss how OnlyFans helped RED find her true self after her autism diagnosis. PLUS we share our Fave Fat Friendly Finds of the week. MORE DETAILS Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Red ( https://instagram.com/chubbybellyredhead ) ( https://www.tiktok.com/@chub...
May 30, 2023•45 min•Ep. 24
Hello beautiful humans! This week on the show we have New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, activist and my personal hero - AUBREY GORDON!!!! We talk about her incredibly popular podcast 'Maintenance Phase,' the fall of weight loss giant Jenny Craig and the rise of Ozempic. ALSO we discuss her bestselling book, ' You Just Need To Lose Weight and 19 Other Myths About Fat People,' and how its become a tool for calling out anti-fat bias. PLUS we share our Fave Fat Friendly Finds of the week...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 23
Hello Hello Hello! This week on the show we speak with body positive advocate Jaelynn Chaney who's calling for the Federal Aviation Administration to create "better policies that protect the dignity and rights of all passengers regardless of size." We speak to her about news outlets misreporting her petition and misleading their viewers into thinking Jaelynn is "entitled" and "demanding" free seats. ALSO we discuss how airlines are actually putting passengers' safety at risk by not creating enou...
May 02, 2023•39 min•Ep. 22
Hellooo beautiful humans! This week on the show we're talking about City Chic (again). From inaccessible changerooms to the mistreatment of staff to the poverty cycle of retail work - we have a lot to talk about! ALSO we look at the rise of empowerment photography and how it's an act of self love. PLUS we share our Fave Fat Friendly Finds of the week. MORE DETAILS Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Chayla Taylor ( https://www.instagram.com/chayla.photographer/ ) Do be sure to check out Chayla on one o...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 21
Why is it still so difficult to go op shopping as a plus size person? How can we make the shopping experience for plus size people more accessible? And why is A Plus Market such a game changer for the plus size community? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Hosts: A Plus Market founders: Chloe and Sam ( https://instagram.com/aplusmarket / ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: August and Eve ( https://www.instagram.com/augustandeve.handmade/ ) Fussy Gus ( https://www.instagram.com/fussygus/ ) Squint ( ht...
Feb 28, 2023•35 min•Ep. 20
Why is Australia's fashion industry still so thin, white and conservative? How can you tell if a brand is just jumping on the diversity bandwagon for clout? And why shouldn't we rely on social media and the body positivity movement for self-confidence? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Hosts: Bedi Othow ( https://www.instagram.com/justb_curvemodel/ ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Pretty Little Thing ( https://www.instagram.com/prettylittlething/ ) ASOS ( https://www.instagram.com/asos/ ) RAQ ( h...
Feb 21, 2023•48 min•Ep. 19
This episode discusses eating disorders, specific weight numbers and details the harmful dieting and exercising methods used by Biggest Loser Australia contestants. If any of these conversations are triggering please contact the Butterfly Foundation at 1800 33 4673 or visit their website at butterfly.org.au What was it like being on The Biggest Loser? Who was to blame for the toxic diets and overexercising - the trainers or the show producers? And how did the show handle contestants' eating diso...
Feb 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 18
Why is there so much controversy surrounding this year's Australian of Year? What are the real effects of not having marginalised bodies at the forefront of the body positive movement? And lastly why is the LGBTQIA+ community so hateful towards Sam Smith? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Hosts: Sev Faust ( https://www.instagram.com/draglordsev/ ) This podcast was sponsored by Peach The Label . Use the discount code FATERNISE20 at checkout and get 20% off your entire order. Visit www.peachthelabel.com.au *...
Jan 31, 2023•59 min•Ep. 17
Is it really that difficult and costly for brands to be size inclusive? Why do fashion schools exclude plus size pattern making? And why was it so difficult as a teenager to find plus size clothes that were actually catered to young women? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Hosts: Lucy Wilkins ( https://www.instagram.com/fat_runway ) For more information on our upcoming live show at PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival sign up to our mailing list: https://linktr.ee/kaleidoscopenews.au For more details about th...
Jan 24, 2023•23 min•Ep. 16
What’s it like starting a business with someone you’ve never met before? Why is LukBook such a game-changer in Australia’s fashion industry? And why are people still obsessed with finding clothes that are “flattering?” Host: Demi Lynch Guest Hosts: Katrina Louise and Catherine Olivier from LukBook lukbook.com.au https://www.instagram.com/lukbook_/ Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Big Fig Mattresses ( https://www.instagram.com/bigfigmattress/ ) Face Setting Spray - Urban Decay ( https://w...
Jan 17, 2023•37 min•Ep. 15
How does the Australian Defence Force treat fatness and chronic health conditions? Is mental health a priority in the ADF? What's it like having chronic health issues as a plus size person? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Sarah* Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Leukbook ( https://www.instagram.com/leukbook/ ) Jaimie Nicole ( https://www.instagram.com/jaimienicole/ ) Faternise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faternise/ **This episode discusses disordered eating and mentions anorexia. If...
Jan 10, 2023•23 min•Ep. 14
Why was Lacey-Jade Christie trolled at an international level all because of a dress? Are fat bodies treated differently on the internet in comparison to thin bodies? And is it hypocritical for Rebel Wilson to not cater to plus size people in her latest sweats collection? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Lacey-Jade Christie ( https://www.instagram.com/laceyjadechristie/ ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Calmé by Lajoie Skin ( https://www.instagram.com/lajoieskin/ ) AmpleFolk ( https://www.i...
Dec 06, 2022•24 min•Ep. 13
Why are mid size influencers now the face of the body positive movement? How can mid size people be better allies to fat people? And why are chairs so god damn small? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Becca ( https://www.instagram.com/beccaplus// ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: What Lo Wants ( https://www.instagram.com/whatlowants/) Sunroom ( https://www.instagram.com/sunroom.so/ ) Faternise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faternise/ We at Faternise pay our respect to the traditional ...
Nov 29, 2022•25 min•Ep. 12
Why are AmpleFolk's towels such a game-changer for the plus size community? Why do people have such differing views and reactions to the words 'fat' and 'plus size?' What's it like being a fat journalist in a predominately thin industry? And is it about time we normalise seatbelt extenders in cars? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Holly Richards ( https://www.instagram.com/amplefolk/ ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: SÜK Workwear ( https://www.instagram.com/sukworkwear/ ) Lacey-Jade Christ...
Nov 22, 2022•40 min•Ep. 11
Why did plus size fashion giant, Torrid, use straight size models for their latest fashion campaign? Is Torrid as unfashionable and problematic as CityChic? Why are fat people always judged for their eating habits? And why are people so overprotective of shredded lettuce? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Bethany Netsova ( https://www.instagram.com/blnetzer/ ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: CTOAN Candles ( https://www.instagram.com/ctoan.co/ ) Amor Binders ( https://www.instagram.com/amor_b...
Nov 15, 2022•47 min•Ep. 10
Why are plus size people never deemed fashionable? Why aren't celebrities like Lizzo or Tess Holliday considered 'fashion icons,' yet thin celebs like Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid are always praised for their sense of fashion? And why doesn't brands like CityChic ever follow fashion trends? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Aisha Nikora ( https://www.instagram.com/itsaishanikora/ ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Oleada collection ( https://www.instagram.com/oleadacollection/ ) Brassy Bra (...
Nov 08, 2022•32 min•Ep. 9
**This episode discusses disordered eating and mentions weight loss.** Why is it deemed so shameful to be plus size and pregnant? Why is it such a struggle to find maternity clothes for plus size people? And why do people still use 'BMI' to determine someone's health? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Gemma Dwyer For more information on the BMI method listen to the Maintenance Phase podcast. Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Cheek Media Co shirts ( https://www.instagram.com/cheekmedia.co/ ) Tr...
Nov 01, 2022•43 min•Ep. 8
Why do so many brands, like Portmans, release "online only" plus size styles? What is the fat tax? And why is fit testing on plus size people so important for brands? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Hosts: April Helene- Horton ( @thebodzilla ), Jen ( @fussygus ) and Rosie ( @ creating.rosie ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Murkani Jewellery - ( https://www.instagram.com/murkanijewellery/ ) Curvature ( https://www.instagram.com/curvatureclothing/ ) Beauty Diverse( https://www.instagram.com/_beau...
Oct 11, 2022•42 min•Ep. 7
As someone that's lived in a fat body for most of my life, I've always wondered about weight loss surgery. However, I never felt like I could talk about my curiosities with the plus size community without judgement. So on today's show I brought on two guests who've both recently had weight loss surgery. We spoke about the (positive, negative, surprising) side effects of the procedure and how there continues to be a stigma surrounding weight loss surgery. **This episode contains discussions surro...
Oct 04, 2022•33 min•Ep. 6
Why are we still using fat suits in film? Is ‘The Whale’ really that offensive to the plus size community? And would this movie be deemed more offensive and problematic if the leading character wasn’t someone as likeable as Brendan Fraser? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Hosts: April Helene- Horton ( @thebodzilla ), Jen ( @fussygus ) and Rosie ( @ creating.rosie ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: TomboyX - ( https://www.instagram.com/tomboyx/ ) Lucy and yak ( https://www.instagram.com/lucyandyak/...
Sep 13, 2022•55 min•Ep. 5
Why is the musical theatre so behind in size diversity? Is the world actually becoming more progressive or are we nearing the end of the ‘woke’ era? And why are plane seats still so small and only catered to thin people? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Milo Hartill ( https://www.instagram.com/milohartill/ ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Lucy & Yak ( https://www.instagram.com/lucyandyak/ ) Verbose ( https://www.instagram.com/verbosethelabel/) Faternise Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Sep 06, 2022•51 min•Ep. 4
What's it like being a plus size person in the fitness industry? Can one ever be *GASP* fit AND fat? And why is the older generation obsessed with fat shaming us? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Tiffany Croww ( https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffanycroww?_t=8V47HRus4aA&_r=1 ) ( https://youtube.com/channel/UCy0109nQyuakaqDlXRFKxug ) Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Landwhale by Jes Baker ( https://www.amazon.com.au/Landwhale-Turning-Insults-Nicknames-Image/dp/1580056814 ) Exoticathletica tights...
Aug 23, 2022•59 min•Ep. 3
What's it really like working for one of the most well-known brands in Australia's plus size community? Why is the company looking to size down rather than provide larger sizes? And most importantly... does City Chic actually care about the plus size community? Host: Demi Lynch Guest Host: Chayla Taylor ( https://www.instagram.com/chayla.photographer/ ) Faternise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faternise/ Our Fave Fat Friendly Finds Of The Week: Blackmilk ( https://instagram.com/blackmilkcl...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 2
