Woman of Size

Emily Duke: Clowning on The Diet Industry Dec 02, 2019

Jana interviews NYC-based comedian and fat activist Emily Duke. Emily talks about her history with dieting, disordered eating and weight stigma. The two discuss using comedy and personal experiences to criticize the diet industrial complex in their comedy and using comedy to expose the ills of diet culture. Follow Emily on the socials @emilydukehaha for information about her shows and writing. check out womanofsize.com for links and extended show notes and follow Woman of Size on Patreon for exclusive content!

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Andi Murphy: Reconnecting with Native Foods Nov 25, 2019

Jana interviews Navajo journalist and host of Toasted Sister podcast Andi Murphy. Andi talks about her personal history with Native foods, the Native food revitalization movement and cooking Native foods. They discuss how food and knowledge of Native foods have been colonized and how a new generation of Native chefs, organizations and community gardners are reconnecting Native people with their traditional foods. Follow Andi on the socials @toastedsister and subscribe to the Toasted Sister podcast. If you're interested in other current Native issues and topics, check out nativeamericacalling.com! Check out womanofsize.com for links and extended show notes.

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Sierra Teller Ornelas: Making Funny Natives Visible Nov 18, 2019

Jana interviews Sierra Teller Ornelas, a Mexican American and Navajo comedy writer and television producer, about being brave and taking big leaps to build a successful career making tv in Los Angeles. Sierra discusses her body in relation to Native invisibility and lack of representation, and the two delve into the incredible world of Indigenous art and media. Follow Sierra on IG and Twitter @sierraornelas and watch her show Rutherford Falls when it comes out on the Peacock Network. Check out womanofsize.com for links and extended show notes.

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Eryn Wise: Courageous and Soft Nov 04, 2019

Jana chats with Jicarilla Apache and Laguna Pueblo organizer and digital storyteller Eryn Wise. The two kick of Native American Heritage Month by diving into their own Indigenous identities, the concepts of home and sovereignty, and how they're working toward being softer when the work makes them hardened. Follow Eryn's work at @seedingsovereignty as well as her personal journey @_samakuu. Check out womanofisize.com for links and extended show notes.

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Ariel Henley: Changing the Narrative About Difference Oct 28, 2019

Jana talks with writer Ariel Henley about her experiences with facial difference as a woman with Crouzon Syndrome. Ariel discusses her journey into writing and how she has found community and advocacy through speaking her own truths. Follow Ariel on IG @arielhenley and on Twitter @ariel_henley9. Check out womanofsize.com for links and extended show notes.

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Courtney Trouble: Porn, Sex and Sex Work Oct 22, 2019

Jana talks to her friend Laura Delarato about her explorations into sex as a plus size woman and then Jana interviews fat, trans cyber sex worker and porn producer Courtney Trouble! They discuss Courtney's DIY aesthetic, the reasons we should be normalizing porn and pornography as creative expression. Follow Laura on IG @heylauraheyyy and follow Courtney's work on Twitter @courtneytrouble and on their website troublefilms.com. Check out womanofsize.com for links and extended show notes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jordan Daniel: MMIW - An Epidemic and National Crisis Oct 14, 2019

Jana interviews her friend and Lakota cuzzin Jordan Marie Daniel about her disordered eating, her running career and her advocacy in Indian Country around Native justice, Tribal Sovereignty and murdered and missing Indigenous woman and girls. Follow Jordan @_NativeInLA and support her work by amplifying her, standing with her or running with her. Check out womanofsize.com for links and extended show notes.

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Kendall Mayhew: Comedy, Gender and Rent Control Oct 07, 2019

Jana talks with her friend Kendall Mayhew about her many roles in the Los Angeles grassroots organizing scene. Kendall educates us about Prop 10, Prop 13 and the many ways in which we can and should engage with local elections. Kendall also shares her experiences as an intersex person and her beliefs about gender non-conformity in our culture. Follow Kendall on the socials @kmay and follow her organization @GroundGameLA! Follow @womanofsizepod on the socials and on Patreon. Check out womanofsize.com for links and extended show notes.

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Tiffany Midge: Poetry's My Bitch Sep 30, 2019

Jana interviews Standing Rock Sioux humorist, poet and essayist Tiffany Midge about her comedy, her performances and her life as a writer thoughout the many phases of modern Native Literature. Tiffany's book of humorous essays Bury My Heart at Chuck E Cheese's is released this week! Buy her book, go see her do readings and support the work of Native creatives. Follow Tiffany Midge on Twitter @tiffanymidge and follow @womanofsizepod on the socials and on Patreon. Check out womanofsize.com for links and extended show notes.

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Nikki Bailey: Entertaining You While Educating You Sep 23, 2019

Black, fat, queer comedian, Nikki Bailey sits with Jana and discusses her experiences making people laugh in Hollywood as a fat woman. Nikki promotes the sketch comedy group she founded called Fatch written by and starring all fat women. Follow Nikki on the socials @nikkibailey_ and look her up at nikkibaileycomedy.com. Follow @womanofsizepod on the socials and read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Shilo George: Re-membering Our Bodies Sep 16, 2019

Jana chats with Native academic, advocate, consultant and superfat warrior, Shilo George about the Indigenous history of their home state of Oregon, about her healing and re-membering process after trauma and about her body sovereignty project. Follow Shilo George on IG @shilogeorge and reach out to professionally at shilomgeorge@gmail.com. Follow @womanofsizepod on the socials and read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Casey Navarro Sep 09, 2019

Jana talks with comedian and theater artist Casey Navarro about showing her body some love, about using performance to heal and provide community and about her comedy process. TW - violence against women: this episode details a violent event that Casey experienced and discussion around the criminal justice system in handling violent offenses against women. Follow Casey on IG @caseysbits and check out her website caseynavarro.com to see her perform in LA! Follow @womanofsizepod on the socials. Read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Kay Kaanapu: My Big, Brown, Athletic Family Sep 02, 2019

Jana interviews improviser and comedy writer, Kay Kaanapu about body size, living with multiple racial identities and about Kay's young adulthood being pushed heavily into athletics. Kay discusses what it was like living with the pressure of being an all-star athlete while not really enjoying athletics and instead wanting to pursue more creative avenues. Find Kay performing regularly around Los Angeles and follow her on IG @kaykaanapu. Follow @womanofsizepod on the socials. Read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Kristal Adams: Serving Delightful Sensitivity Aug 26, 2019

Jana and comedian Kristal Adams discuss race and comedy, how improv spaces are sold as "safe" but can be really harmful, and the effects of keeping our marginalized bodies private or making them public. Kristal talks about her comedic process, what she's overcome to be able to perform as frequently as she does and her delightful podcast, Too Sensitive for Comedy. Follow Kristal on IG @thedarkkristal and subscribe to her podcast @toosensitiveforcomedy. Follow @womanofsizepod on the socials. Read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Jay Aprileo: Finding Comfort in the Grey Area Aug 19, 2019

Jana talks with fat, non-binary trans writer, activist and advocate J Aprileo about their analysis of gender dysphoria and their writing on the topic. J discusses fatness, how weight stigma intersects with their non-binary identity and what it means to correct others' language as well as to be corrected. Jana and J are both involved in youth work and professional development and advocate for stronger adult learning opportunties around weight stigma and trans awareness in schools. Follow J's work at comfyfat.com, on IG @comfyfattravels and on Twitter @comfyfat. Follow @womanofsizepod on the socials. Read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Ramou Sarr: Retiring From The Grind Aug 12, 2019

Jana meets and has a fascinating conversation with writer and all-around wonderful woman, Ramou Sarr. The two discuss "grind culture" in writing and comedy, they chat about racism within the family and Ramou shares her experience with and writing about depression. Follow Ramou Sarr on Twitter @Ramou and on IG @ramousarr. Follow @womanofsizepod on the socials. Read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Janie Stolar: The Pop Culture We Hate to Love Aug 05, 2019

Jana catches up with her friend Janie Stolar, a comedian, comedy writer and pop culture extraordinaire about the bullshit we've bought, the bullshit we've been sold and the stuff that isn't actually bullshit at all that we need to pay attention to so that we're living whole, healthy lives. Follow Janie @janiefierce on IG and follow @womanofsizepod on the socials. Read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Vanessa Gonzales: Lookin’ Fly in Our Mom’s Clothes Jul 29, 2019

Jana talks with hilarious Latina comedian, Vanessa Gonzalez about growing up "chubby," finding success and happiness despite her body size and why the hell it's so hard to find a good bra with a wide band but small cup! Follow Vanessa on IG @buhnessamarie and on Twitter @buhnessa. Also follow @womanofsizepod on the socials. Read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Kaguya: Our Starving, Younger Selves Jul 22, 2019

Kaguya is a Korean American plus size model who shows us her rad fashion aesthetic and beautiful body on Instagram every day. Jana and Kaguya dive into Kaguya's girlhood as an Asian American person who struggled with body image issues and disordered eating well into her adult years. Kaguya describes her self-love journey and what the professional modeling world is really like for plus size people. Follow Kaguya on IG @p.s.kaguya and follow @womanofsizepod on the socials. Read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Chelsea Bridges: Being Fat Online Jul 16, 2019

Jana catches up with Chelsea Bridges who has a pretty huge following on IG as @fatgirl_laughing. They discuss addiction recovery, the challenges within fat positive online spaces and how she's helping her children develop the language of body neutrality and fat acceptance. Follow @fatgirl_laughing on IG and on YouTube and follow @womanofsizepod on the socials. Read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Kat Brown: Being Robbed of Our Connection to Ourselves Jul 08, 2019

Kat Brown Akoochuk is a Haudenosaunee member of the Oneida Nation of the Thames and if you're confused by that tribal affiliation, you should listen to this episode. Jana and Kat talk about fat positivity in Indian Country, Indigenous issues in a modern era and their beadwork! Follow Kat on IG @sweetgrass_and_sage and on Twitter @rasberet. Also follow @womanofsizepod on the socials and read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Laura House: Wordy, Nerdy and Pretty Sturdy Jul 01, 2019

Comedian, educator and meditation teacher Laura House talks with Jana about the generational differences in body image and fat acceptance. Laura discusses the ways that her Hollywood hustle landed her into a meditation practice and Laura shows Jana what it's like to take a meditation class under her tutelage. Follow Laura House on Twitter and IG @imlaurahouse and check out her work at laurahouse.com! Also follow @womanofsizepod on the socials and read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Wendi Muse: A Leftist History Lesson Jun 24, 2019

Black leftist researcher, historian and PhD candidate Wendi Muse gives Jana a really accessible introduction to anti-racist, anti-colonial politics by taking Jana into her research around leftist movements in Brazil. She and Jana talk about Indigenous issues and colonialism, African slavery in Brazil, and how to combat economic injustice with alternative government spaces in our local communities. Follow Wendi on Twitter @MuseWendi and subscribe to Left Pocket Podcast Project. Also follow @womanofsizepod on the socials and read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Caleb Luna: Race, Capitalism and The Fat Body Jun 17, 2019

Fat, Brown, academic femme, Caleb Luna helps Jana make the connection between fatphobia, the transatlantic slave trade and settler colonialism in this sweet and scholarly interview. The two touch upon lit resources for your fat studies, to friends with shitty furniture, to the need for more fat representation in The Great British Bake Off. Subscribe to Caleb's Patreon at patreon.com/calebluna and follow them on IG @chairbreaker. Also follow @womanofsizepod on the socials and read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Ashleigh Tribble: Let's Talk About Sex, Fat Folx Jun 10, 2019

Queer, fat Black sex positive advocate Ashleigh Tribble takes Jana on a deep dive into the new wave of sex positivity and how this movement intentionally leaves out fat voices, making it harder and harder for fat women and femmes to access good, fulfilling sex and romance. Follow @ashleighchubbybunny on the socials and get tickets to her fat lingerie party in NYC! Also follow @womanofsizepod and read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Kelly Lenza: Hacking Fatphobic Children's Lit Jun 03, 2019

Jana chats with her superfat internet buddy and photographer Kelly Lenza about being traumatized by the medical system and how she's working to change her childrens' perspectives on weight stigma while they're toddlers. Follow Kelly on Instagram at @lividlipids and check out her photography website, bloomphotographychicago.com. If you contact her and mention Woman of Size, you’ll get 50% off on your shoot! Also follow @womanofsizepod on the socials and read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Tricia Jameson Rainwater: Finding Any Damn Space for Indigenous Bodies May 29, 2019

Jana talks to fat, queer, Choctaw artist Tricia Jameson Rainwater about growing with one foot in Native communities and one in White communities. They discuss many of the complications brought about by not seeing Native experiences reflected in larger cultural narratives and the hardships of navigating the fatphobia imposed upon us by settler colonialism.

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Bri Pruett: Here to Tell the Truth (and Also Jokes) May 20, 2019

Jana gabs with comedian Bri Pruett about her journey into comedy. From the chill streets of Oregon to the big stages of Los Angeles, Bri drops truth about her experiences with fatness, standup and all things earthbound and Taurus-y. Follow @bripruett and @womanofsizepod on the socials and read extended show notes at womanofsize.com.

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Jude Valentin - The Next Gen of Fat Positive Advocates May 13, 2019

Jana interviews Jude Valentin, a young fat positive and mental health advocate about her eating disorder, developing a fat positive perspective and moving her advocacy onto accessible online platforms.

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Maggie Spear - Fat People Being Praised for Disordered Eating May 06, 2019

Jana interviews comic artist, Maggie Spear about her experience suffering silently with an eating disorder as a fat young woman and what we need to change about our language and behavior to support the next generation of body positive feminists.

Also on this episode is fat Sacramento comedian and middle school teacher, Amy Estes @amysgotjokes!

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Lisa Chanoux - “The Next Comic Is a Woman” Isn’t an Intro Apr 30, 2019

Jana talks with comedian Lisa Chanoux about being Arab American, about relationships with men and about how the world of comedy lacks respect and equal stage time for hilarious women.

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Tara Moses - Decolonized Stories in Colonized Theaters Apr 22, 2019

Jana talks with Indigenous playwright, director and all-around theater artist Tara Moses about promoting the Native experience in live theater where audiences are mostly white and have little context or understanding of contemporary Indigenous lives and cultures.

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Ellise Smith - The Woman Behind Fatness Fiction Apr 15, 2019

Jana talks with Ellise Smith, creator and curator of Fatness Fiction and Plus Size Magic Radio, about living in the intersection of Black womanhood and fatness. The two discuss their experiences with health bias, their problems with “body positivity” and what it’s like to open up conversations in their communities around big bodies and discrimination.

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Andra Whipple - My Face on the Front of Your ED Pamphlet Apr 08, 2019

ED Content Warning: This podcast discusses personal experiences with dieting and disordered eating.

Jana talks with tv writer Andra Whipple about her climb to the writers room, how privilege plays a role in Hollywood and in diet culture, and what she’s learned along her recovery journey from an eating disorder.

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Derrick Lemos - Men Have Body Image Issues Too Apr 01, 2019

Jana talks with her Xicano comedy friend, Derrick Lemos about the cis male world of body image issues, masculinity and untapped emotions. Derrick unveils his creative projects that work to open up space for men to have these types of discussions with each other.

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SHRILL: A Woman of Size Bonus Ep! Mar 28, 2019

Chubby Native Jana Schmieding, Famously Fat Bri Pruett and Woman of Size Lorraine DeGraffenreidt sit down to goss about all things Shrill on Hulu! They touch on fuckbois, fat sex scenes, trolls and fatphobia in our lives and on tv.

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Gloria Lucas - Tackling Eating Disorders and White Supremacy Mar 25, 2019

Jana talks with Gloria Lucas, Xicana founder of Nalgona Positivity Pride about her experience navigating body image awareness and disordered eating for herself and other women of color in our colonized health and wellness systems.

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Tamara Malas - Confidence is Trendy Mar 18, 2019

Jana talks to plus size fashion designer Tamara Malas about her body, her creative process in the plus size clothing realm and what ethical manufacturing really looks like when you make a fashion for people to purchase. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imani Barbarin - The Uncivil Body Mar 11, 2019

Jana talks with Black disabled writer, activist and scholar, Imani Barbarin about the intersection of race and disability and the systemic oppression that disabled folks experience in healthcare and beyond. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lydia Popovich - The Year of Dolly Mar 04, 2019

Jana hangs out with Lydia Popovich and the two discuss having pride in their big bodies, the comedy hustle and how incredibly lucky we all are to be sharing time and space with Dolly Parton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Taté Walker - Indigenous AF Feb 25, 2019

Jana discusses her Lakota identity, the importance of contemporary Indigenous voices and the meaning behind the term Two Spirit with Mniconjou Lakota storyteller, activist and writer, Taté Walker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season Two - Coming Soon Feb 11, 2019

Tune into season two of Woman of Size - coming February 25th, 2019! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Virgie Tovar - Breadcrumbs to Body Liberation Aug 12, 2018

Author, scholar, activist and founder of Babecamp, Virgie Tovar chats with Jana about experiencing fatphobia as a child, discovering the origins of fatphobia and combatting body discrimination with research and community building. Follow Virgie Tovar at virgietovar.com and on her socials @virgietovar. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to woman See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evette Dionne - Fat Liberation via Black Feminism Aug 06, 2018

Black feminist scholar, editor and culture writer, Evette Dionne talks with Jana about the process of unlearning fatphobic indoctrination, finding body positivity through intellectual work and some of her favorite scholars and writers. Follow Evette on Instagram and Twitter @freeblackgirl and read her work!! Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carlos Ibarra - No Fat, No Femmes, No...Asians?? Jul 30, 2018

Jana sits down with her queer Latinx friend, Carlos Ibarra to discuss fatness in the gay space, the radical nature of drag and the importance of maintaining a healthy mind and heart over a thin and acceptable body. Carlos is embarking on his first year of graduate school at USC so send him some love and encouragement via instagram @carbarra and follow on twitter @_caibarra. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter an See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shaina Yazzie & Hannah Manuelito - Thicc Indigenous Queens Jul 23, 2018

Jana chats with Diné/Navajo cuties, Shaina Yazzie and Hannah Manuelito about expressing thicc joy in Indian Country, promoting Indigenous fashion and finding self confidence in the strength and beauty of our ancestors. Follow @Shaihannahgans on Instagram and Twitter, and follow @shaibai7 and @itshannahduhhhhh on Instagram! Check out the ladies' youtube channel and talk about them with your friends! Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofs See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Madison Shepard - Because You Can, I Can Jul 16, 2018

Jana sits down with comedian, writer and performer Madison Shepard to discuss the comic's hustle, mixed-race representation and believing your big body is fly as hell. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judith Shelton - Making My Own Pants Jul 09, 2018

Actor, comic and standup teacher, Judith Shelton chats with Jana about her 25 years in standup, maintaining joy in her life and what she's learning about self-acceptance from a younger generation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jen Curran - Oh, the Lives We Could Live (Without Body Shame) Jul 02, 2018

Comedic performer, writer and educator Jen Curran chats with Jana about her explorations into body shame and the weight loss industry, and co-creating a comedy theater called The Ruby that aims to go provide a community for underrepresented voices. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in iTunes or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Babbs Lopez - Not Here to Help You Jun 25, 2018

Comedic performer and writer Babbs Lopez talks with Jana about keeping her personal life close, finding self-acceptance amongst peers and stepping away from the role of comforting shoulder for thin white tears. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in iTunes or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laura Delarato - Sex Ed Plus Jun 18, 2018

Plus size activist, sex educator and nude model, Laura Delarato chats with Jana about the importance of representation of big bodies, embracing sensuality as a plus size woman and centering the voices of marginalized bodies in the fat positive space. Follow Laura on her socials @heylauraheyyy. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in iTunes or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Palmira Muniz - How Fatphobia Transcends Jun 11, 2018

Black Latina writer and storyteller, Palmira Muñiz discusses with Jana the various ways in which fatmisia and fatphobia infect all communities, marginalized and mainstream. For more information about this episode and guest, head to womanofsize.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in iTunes or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caroline LaPorte - StrongHearts Native Helpline Jun 04, 2018

Caroline LaPorte of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and Senior Native Affairs Policy Advisor for the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center teaches Jana about the StrongHearts Native Helpline and the efforts of Native-led organizations to provide healing, resources and advocacy around domestic violence in Tribal communities. StrongHearts Native Helpline: 1-844-7NATIVE, strongheartshelpline.org and @strongheartsdv Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in iTunes or your podcast a See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beth Newell - Motherhood + Creativehood + Small Businesshood May 28, 2018

Comedy writer, satirist and cool mom, Beth Newell tells Jana about some nitty-gritty childbirth stuff, our culture's lack of mom-love and how running a small, creative business is a lot like having kids. You can learn more about Beth on bethnewell.net and can hear her on the podcast We Knows Parenting on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! Find extended show notes at womanofsize.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to Woman of Size in iTunes or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danielle Perez - Lovin' the Hustle May 21, 2018

Jana and Danielle Perez discuss their love of the hustle, the women of color modeling careers in comedy, and disabled accessibility in the comedy scene. Follow Danielle on Instagram and Twitter @DivaDelux. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aunt Fif - The "Cool Aunt" May 14, 2018

Jana talks to her Aunt Fifi about prioritizing her family, creating a home with her best friend and choosing happiness over expectation. Please rate, review and subscribe to Woman of Size in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lillian Bustle and Liza Poor - Diversifying Theater and Burlesque May 07, 2018

Jana chats with Body Poscast hosts, Lillian Bustle and Liza Poor about their experiences with sizeism in live theater and in burlesque, and the importance of creating racial and gender diversity in our spaces. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter, check out the extended show notes on womanofsize.com and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jen Ponton - The Face of a Changing Industry Apr 30, 2018

Jana talks with actor Jen Ponton about her trajectory as a performer, how the industry might be changing and what it's like doing a sex scene. You can find Jen Ponton on Twitter and Instagram @jenponton and at her website www.jenponton.com. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

WoS LIVE! April 7th, 2018 Apr 23, 2018

Jana Schmieding hosts an evening of comedy that clowns on sizeism while amplifying some of Los Angeles's funniest broads! Featuring Caroline Anderson @CarolineEAnd Lorraine DeGraffenreidt @lorrrrraine Marcy Jarreau @MarcyLane Ruha Taslimi @ruhahaha and Madison Shephard @MadisonShepard Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dana Falsetti - Being Unapologetically YOU Apr 16, 2018

Yoga instructor and body justice advocate Dana Falsetti goes there with Jana about inclusivity, internalized body shame, intimacy and some of #BoPo's currently problems. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. For extended show notes, visit www.womanofsize.com. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sebastian Conelli - The Harm in "Big Guy" Apr 09, 2018

Sebastian Conelli, a comedic performer in New York City, opens up to Jana about experiencing sizeism as a man and the many trappings of masculinity. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. For extended show notes, visit www.womanofsize.com. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Diana Trautner - Motherhood and The City Apr 02, 2018

Diana Trautner, middle school administrator and friend of Jana's discusses her experience with miscarriages, navigating healthcare as a pregnant woman of size and the social justice work behind education. Read extended show notes on www.womanofsize.com! Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Samantha Nock - My Unceded Body Mar 26, 2018

Cree-Mètis writer Samantha Nock and Jana discuss the differences in language between U.S. and Canadian indigenousness, decolonizing their body politics, and how being a woman of size can prevent a woman from receiving care. Check out Sam Nock's website at halfbreedreasoning.com and read extended show notes and links at www.womanofsize.com. Please follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leslie Korein - I Must Have a Great Personality Mar 19, 2018

Writer, performer and director Leslie Korein cracks jokes with Jana about being too big in all ways and how to manage the idiocy of the internet. Jana listens to letters from listeners who react to the podcast. Please rate, review and subscribe to this pod in Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Meadows - Seeing Yourself As The Queen That You Are Mar 12, 2018

Megan Meadows, a New York City comedy writer and purveyor of Bravo programming gets on a call with Jana to discuss romance, doing the work to love her body and calling herself a comedy writer. Read extended show notes at www.womanofsize.com! Please follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ruha Taslimi - Danny DeVito's Penguin Mar 05, 2018

Los Angeles performer Ruha Taslimi laughs and cries with Jana about shame, finding her authentic voice, and her journey through adversity to embracing her body. Check out womanofsize.com to listen to the Extra Exclusive Episode where Ruha and Jana discuss this #MeToo moment from the perspective of two women of size. Please rate, review and subscribe to Woman of Size on Apple Podcasts or your podcast app. Follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice mem See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lauren Ashley Smith - Inclusion Isn't a One-Step Process Feb 26, 2018

Lauren Ashley Smith, writer on BET's The Rundown with Robin Thede talks with Jana about inclusion in our comedy community, being a part of a predominantly Black writing staff and her same-sex, interracial marriage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie Hartman - The Bridget Everette Hustle Feb 19, 2018

New York City comedic performer Katie Hartman chats with Jana about auditioning, our current cultural climate and the good ol' comedy hustle. Check out Katie Hartman's website at katiehartman.rocks and read extended show notes and links at www.womanofsize.com. Please follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to womanofsizepod@gmail.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maria Lopez - Putting My Worth Into Practice Feb 12, 2018

Charming Angeleno, Maria Lopez kicks it with Jana to discuss launching a comedy career with her twin sister, knowing and owning her worth and no longer caring about others' opinions of her appearance. Jana honors the work and leadership of Tarana Burke and contributors recognize contemporary African American history-makers in observance of Black History Month. Please follow @womanofsizepod on Fb/Insta/Twitter and send your thoughts, experiences and Black History shout outs using voice memos or email t See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Caroline Anderson - The Body's Not the Problem Feb 05, 2018

Writer and script coordinator, Caroline Anderson chats with Jana about her sobriety, her approach to fat acceptance and her journey toward mental health. Jana asks listeners to contribute their experiences with representation and how lack of representation has affected our lives. Read Caroline's writing: https://www.xojane.com/issues/i-have-hidradenitis-suppurativa Please follow @womanofsizepod on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and send your thoughts and experiences using voice memos or email to w See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Woman of Size LIVE! - January 20th, 2018 Jan 29, 2018

Jana hosts an evening of live comedy that clowns on sizeism while amplifying the jokes of some of LA's funniest broads. Starring Jana Schmieding Lorraine DeGraffenreidt Babbs Lopez & Maria Lopez Ruha Taslimi Danielle Perez To see more details about the show, check out womanofsizelive.com and @WomanOfSizePod on Fb/Instagram/Twitter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nancy Saechao - Small Fry With a Big Shake Jan 22, 2018

Jana's friend Nancy Saechao breaks down the fetishization of Asian women's bodies and the two laugh about their experiences being ethnic representatives in their hometowns. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Abby Lovett - Sisterhood Jan 15, 2018

Abby Lovett, a leader in public education in New York City and a woman with a big voice and big ideas around social justice, discusses her body and her career with her life partner, Jana. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ashley Glicken - Don't Say "Sorry" Jan 08, 2018

Improv comedian Ashley Glicken discusses her disability, navigating some of America's biggest cities, sex and the intersections found in the disabled community. Please subscribe and rate this podcast to listen to weekly conversations - both funny and insightful - and follow @womanofsizepod on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.You can find extensive show notes and guest information on the website, womanofsize.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lorraine DeGraffenreidt - Don't Assume I'm Fighting for Thinness Jan 01, 2018

Comedy writer and Writers Assistant Lorraine DeGraffenriedt envisions her all-Black female comedy creation, a world where all productions practice inclusivity behind the camera and where athletic women of size can work out and live healthily, free from weight-based microaggressions. Also, Jana brings you along for a new segment called Jana's Worst Nightmare which is a dressing room. In today's episode, she takes you to Forever XXI Plus for a really cool crop top! Please subscribe and rate this podcas See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kirsten Schmieding - 'Tis the Season to Pick! Dec 25, 2017

Jana talks with her older Sister, Kirsten Schmieding-Voyer about how dermatillomania, or skin picking disorder has affected their bodies and their lives. Please subscribe and rate this podcast to listen to weekly conversations - both funny and insightful - and follow @womanofsizepod on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.You can find extensive show notes and guest information on the website, womanofsize.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah Brown - A Geriatric Pregnancy Dec 18, 2017

Education specialist, Sarah Brown joins Jana to shout out New York City's visible body diversity and to discuss her decision to get pregnant and embark on single motherhood in her mid-30s. Please subscribe and rate this podcast to listen to weekly conversations - both funny and insightful - and follow @womanofsizepod on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.You can find extensive show notes and guest information on the website, womanofsize.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marcy Jarreau - Fat Ghosts Dec 11, 2017

Hilarious comedian and the director of this very show, Marcy Jarreau, joins Jana to talk about being a woman of size in Hollywood, in comedy and at all of the LA swimming pools. Please subscribe and rate this podcast to listen to weekly conversations - both funny and insightful - and follow @womanofsizepod on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can find extensive show notes and guest information on the website, womanofsize.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing Woman of Size Nov 30, 2017

Chubby City NDN Jana Schmieding is a public educator and comedian who chats with special guests about the way we think and talk about our bodies, the impact it has on our lives and how we’re claiming some damn space. Woman of Size drops on Monday, December 11th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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