• The Punk Art of Saying F-U to Diet Culture

  • May 10 2022
  • Length: 31 mins
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The Punk Art of Saying F-U to Diet Culture

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  • Vishinna Turner tells Virgie about growing up fat, Black, and punk in Fresno, CA. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t easy! But Vishinna also shares how art and friendship saved her life and helped her on the path to self love.

    Topics include:

    Creme Brulee [01:58]
    Pressure to Fit In [04:37]
    Growing Up In Fresno [06:57]
    Finding Yourself with Punk Music [10:01]
    “Being Yourself at the Buffet” [14:54]
    Fat Representation [16:34]
    “Fat Girl Tears” [19:15]
    Being True to Yourself [27:05]

    Learn more about Vishinna’s band Fatty Cakes & the Puff Pastries and listen to their music at fattycakesband.com. And check out Vishinna’s other band Squid Ink! at squidinkband.bandcamp.com. Follow @virgietovar and @transmitterpods to stay up to date on all things Rebel Eaters Club. And make sure to visit rebeleatersclub.com to download your starter pack if you haven’t already!

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