The Fat Forum Podcast ALIVE Podcast Network (https://alivepodcastnetwork.com) https://rss.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-fat-forum-podcast We’re back with New Episodes and a New Name, “The Fat Forum {Limited} Podcast” Streaming Previous Select Episodes & Our Third Volume Every THURS ! Our Third Volume is all about Fat Pride, Real Self Love & Relatable Stories. Tune in to hear about big & tall fashion, body shaming, being bullied and more! Follow us @TheFatForumPod on IG, FB and TW/X! Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:20 GMT https://alivepodcastnetwork.com The Fat Forum Podcast en-us maryam@alivepodcastnetwork.com (Luke Sanders) Society & Culture Personal Journals The Fat Forum Podcast https://portalapi.alivepodcastnetwork.com/api/image/podcast-media/the-fat-forum-podcast.jpeg https://alivepodcastnetwork.com episodic Luke Sanders We’re back with New Episodes and a New Name, “The Fat Forum {Limited} Podcast” Streaming Previous Select Episodes & Our Third Volume Every THURS ! Our Third Volume is all about Fat Pride, Real Self Love & Relatable Stories. Tune in to hear about big & tall fashion, body shaming, being bullied and more! Follow us @TheFatForumPod on IG, FB and TW/X! We’re back with New Episodes and a New Name, “The Fat Forum {Limited} Podcast” Streaming Previous Select Episodes & Our Third Volume Every THURS ! Our Third Volume is all about Fat Pride, Real Self Love & Relatable Stories. Tune in to hear about big funny,body positivity,plus size,big & tall,fashion industry,fat fashion,self love Luke Sanders maryam@alivepodcastnetwork.com false The Importance of Fasting: Easter Special! 341d3f61-67d3-4eaa-bf5a-f813b8323adf https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-importance-of-fasting-easter-special Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:20 GMT 4410 The Importance of Fasting: Easter Special! full Luke Sanders #FastingandPraying,#Spring,Easter,#spiritualgrowth,BlackShows,empowerment 860 false Why is Fast Food So Fattening? 7f8a84e3-297d-49e0-8ff2-b4acc784a814 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/why-is-fast-food-so-fattening Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:00:04 GMT 4409 Why is Fast Food So Fattening? full Luke Sanders bodypositivity,funny,fast food,Fattening,Nutrition,#Health 1020 false 65% of Shoppers Are Plus Size 095cfe73-dfdf-453b-8801-1df7f32cd203 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/65-of-shoppers-are-plus-size Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:11 GMT 4408 65% of Shoppers Are Plus Size full Luke Sanders plussize,#fashion,bodypositivity,givingthetea,Shade 1305 false Why People Think That We Smell? 2606aa3d-64e4-4a4b-ba60-556829fe263c https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/why-people-think-that-we-smell Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:18 GMT 4407 Why People Think That We Smell? full Luke Sanders Shade,funny,SpillingTea,bodypositivity 926 false The Strength in Body Positivity 4c700814-daf8-4215-a372-2acdf0f6fa1a https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-strength-in-body-positivity Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:29 GMT 4406 The Strength in Body Positivity full Luke Sanders funny,selflove,bodypositivity 909 false Fat Jokes Are So Played Out 9f7a0902-2b3b-4f62-b6ad-0611af8265d7 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/ff-e4405-643693229 Yo mama so fat that she - wait! Do people still make yo mama jokes or fat jokes at all? Those jokes are so played out and dated but if you come for me, I can definitely match your energy and clock you! So today's episode will be just that, me bringing awareness to fat jokes and saying some fat jokes to play both sides. P.s., I might've said that someone's family is full of big backs plus hear me impersonating The Braxton's because their is so much shade-eeeeeee thrown today!]]> Yo mama so fat that she - wait! Do people still make yo mama jokes or fat jokes at all? Those jokes are so played out and dated but if you come for me, I can definitely match your energy and clock you! So today's episode will be just that, me bringing awareness to fat jokes and saying some fat jokes to play both sides. P.s., I might've said that someone's family is full of big backs plus hear me impersonating The Braxton's because their is so much shade-eeeeeee thrown today!]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:17 GMT 4405 Fat Jokes Are So Played Out full Luke Sanders Fat Jokes,funny,Shade,Yo Mama,body positivity 862 false A Models Body Shaming Industry 6a35f791-b61a-42d0-b5c6-5211b91028c5 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/ff-e4404-178693376 In a world full of straight sized models, their are many plus size consumers that aren't being appealed to or satisfied in fashion alone. Should the modeling industry mostly just allow smaller sized models to walk the runway or should the industry be more open minded?]]> In a world full of straight sized models, their are many plus size consumers that aren't being appealed to or satisfied in fashion alone. Should the modeling industry mostly just allow smaller sized models to walk the runway or should the industry be more open minded?]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:19 GMT 4404 A Models Body Shaming Industry full Luke Sanders fat shaming,modeling,fashion industry,body positivity 729 false Loving My Thick Body: Valentine's Day Special! 2ac22eea-60b9-4056-8e3f-090af25b5ba3 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/ff I love me! Do you love you? In celebration of Valentine's Day this week, I wanted to share how I love my thick body in a world that shames us for being our fat beautiful selves. Love on you everyday and do something special for yourself this week whether if you're going out with someone or celebrating yourself this year.]]> I love me! Do you love you? In celebration of Valentine's Day this week, I wanted to share how I love my thick body in a world that shames us for being our fat beautiful selves. Love on you everyday and do something special for yourself this week whether if you're going out with someone or celebrating yourself this year.]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:08 GMT 4403 Loving My Thick Body: Valentine's Day Special! full Luke Sanders self love,body positivity,valentine day 971 false The Effects of Fat Shaming 4992cde7-0cde-45f7-b576-816c83caf477 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-effects-of-fat-shaming2 Some think that fat shaming is justifiable because they think that you shouldn't be fat in the first place and that it's your fault for being fat anyway. Some think that it's alright to type cast you or not hire you because you didn't fit the profile of who they had in mind. Today I'm talking about the cons and yes, the pros of fat shaming for an eye opening episode.]]> Some think that fat shaming is justifiable because they think that you shouldn't be fat in the first place and that it's your fault for being fat anyway. Some think that it's alright to type cast you or not hire you because you didn't fit the profile of who they had in mind. Today I'm talking about the cons and yes, the pros of fat shaming for an eye opening episode.]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:19 GMT 4402 The Effects of Fat Shaming full Luke Sanders body image,fat shaming,body positivity 891 false Dating Do's & Dont's 8709138e-d0ee-4c88-8bb4-d5385d67ebc2 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/dating-do-s-dont-s It's Premiere Day 1 and I couldn't be anymore excited to welcome you to my Podcast, "The Fat Forum" for Volume 4! Buckle up because just in our premiere month I'll be discussing big backs, The Braxton's, dating, self love, struggles and so much more! Today you'll hear my datings rants and wants for a funny yet enlightening episode.]]> It's Premiere Day 1 and I couldn't be anymore excited to welcome you to my Podcast, "The Fat Forum" for Volume 4! Buckle up because just in our premiere month I'll be discussing big backs, The Braxton's, dating, self love, struggles and so much more! Today you'll hear my datings rants and wants for a funny yet enlightening episode.]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:12 GMT 4401 Dating Do's & Dont's full Luke Sanders dating,self love,body positivity 799 false “Disbanding Big Guy Myths” acac08a1-48d0-41b9-b91a-198fa5acd84d https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/disbanding-big-guy-myths In todays finale Im disbanding so many big guy myths that yall not even ready for. Join me as I open your eyes to our stereotypes put on us.

]]> In todays finale Im disbanding so many big guy myths that yall not even ready for. Join me as I open your eyes to our stereotypes put on us.

]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT 3310 “Disbanding Big Guy Myths” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 1060 false “Letting Yourself Go” ca195296-5572-4119-a8c7-83165969c5f7 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/letting-yourself-go Have you ever let yourself go? Today Im discussing why some people think that being thick means that you let yourself go and Im also discussing other ways that you CAN let yourself go.

]]> Have you ever let yourself go? Today Im discussing why some people think that being thick means that you let yourself go and Im also discussing other ways that you CAN let yourself go.

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 3309 “Letting Yourself Go” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 1703 false “Why is Obesity Treated As a Disease?” 03ea4ac4-3fc2-43b1-8216-19db9117ea3d https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/why-is-obesity-treated-as-a-disease No, I dont have obesity and you tried it! Please stop treating us rudely, as unhealthy and slobs because you know some people do.

]]> No, I dont have obesity and you tried it! Please stop treating us rudely, as unhealthy and slobs because you know some people do.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 3308 “Why is Obesity Treated As a Disease?” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 1402 false “Growing Up Thick” 0006bc89-6113-4684-9d76-5eaaf236a068 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/growing-up-thick I had so much fun taping this episode all about being thrown into pools and overcoming childhood bullying.

]]> I had so much fun taping this episode all about being thrown into pools and overcoming childhood bullying.

]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 3307 “Growing Up Thick” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 1861 false “{Big} Being Overused for Us” 130c8dbb-d5c4-46a2-af2b-f65319c2ae7b https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/big-being-overused-for-us Big guy, big bro, big fella, big this Im so over it . Join me as I discuss why I feel that the word big is overused when describing thick people and how people stay tryin it.

]]> Big guy, big bro, big fella, big this Im so over it . Join me as I discuss why I feel that the word big is overused when describing thick people and how people stay tryin it.

]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 23:30:00 GMT 3306 “{Big} Being Overused for Us” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 1345 false “America is FAT!” a7291724-7e70-4608-a9a9-ba1ab49c3a02 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/america-is-fat America, we have a problem! America is fat or what that Beyonc song was about. We live in a society that supplies more fattening foods that are feasible that makes healthy foods more expensive and less attainable. Why tease and be apart of the problem?

]]> America, we have a problem! America is fat or what that Beyonc song was about. We live in a society that supplies more fattening foods that are feasible that makes healthy foods more expensive and less attainable. Why tease and be apart of the problem?

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT 3305 “America is FAT!” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 99 false “BIG Boy Season” 2e4c986c-8c18-48d0-a05b-72efabefa124 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/big-boy-season Do you need a big man or what SZA said? Today I discuss the stereotypical big boy season, what it means and how we can make it work to our advantage.

]]> Do you need a big man or what SZA said? Today I discuss the stereotypical big boy season, what it means and how we can make it work to our advantage.

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT 3304 “BIG Boy Season” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 691 false “Love Your Body- The Threequel Anniversary Special” 203a866b-4b5e-4770-b17d-45998a80fd32 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/love-your-body-the-threequel-anniversary-special Love Your Body is back, again! Learn how I love on my body externally and on myself internally for a honest as well as playfully healing episode.

]]> Love Your Body is back, again! Learn how I love on my body externally and on myself internally for a honest as well as playfully healing episode.

]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:00:00 GMT 3303 “Love Your Body- The Threequel Anniversary Special” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 678 false “NYC Big & Tall Fashion Week Fantasy” fae6b186-b13d-4cf4-ac03-59502e8f56e2 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/nyc-big-tall-fashion-week-fantasy Welcome back for a special NYC Fashion Week themed episode, Big and Tall Edition .


Join me as I create an imaginary New York Big & Tall Fashion Show with me naming my fave fashion stores and brands walking down the runway for a fun fantasy !


#NYC #FashionWeek #NYFashionWeek #BigandTall #PlusSize #Fashion #BodyPositivity #Entertainment #TheFatForum #Podcast #LukeSanders #AALR

]]> Welcome back for a special NYC Fashion Week themed episode, Big and Tall Edition .


Join me as I create an imaginary New York Big & Tall Fashion Show with me naming my fave fashion stores and brands walking down the runway for a fun fantasy !


#NYC #FashionWeek #NYFashionWeek #BigandTall #PlusSize #Fashion #BodyPositivity #Entertainment #TheFatForum #Podcast #LukeSanders #AALR

]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT 3302 “NYC Big & Tall Fashion Week Fantasy” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 1057 false “Cardi B & Samyra Beef” 2e90b495-4ab3-4c63-98f4-e2aff7019dea https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/cardi-b-samyra-beef Were Back w/ a New Volume and New Name with the Same Passion!


The Fat Forum Third Volume Premiere is Here all about the Cardi B and Samyra beef.


Tune in as I tackle this viral moment with honesty, love and fat pride because I went there today !


#CardiB #Samyra #Beef #Entertainment #TheFatForum #Podcast #LukeSanders #AALR #BigandTall #PlusSize #BodyPositivity

]]> Were Back w/ a New Volume and New Name with the Same Passion!


The Fat Forum Third Volume Premiere is Here all about the Cardi B and Samyra beef.


Tune in as I tackle this viral moment with honesty, love and fat pride because I went there today !


#CardiB #Samyra #Beef #Entertainment #TheFatForum #Podcast #LukeSanders #AALR #BigandTall #PlusSize #BodyPositivity

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT 3301 “Cardi B & Samyra Beef” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 1499 false Cardi B & Samyra Beef, TRAILER 65a2cae9-1474-454b-948f-4772ade06163 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/cardi-b-samyra-beef-trailer Cardi B & Samyra, were kicking off Vol. 3 w/ my passionate POV of this beef NOW.


#CardiB #Samyra #Beef #Entertainment #TheFatForum #Podcast #LukeSanders #AALR #BigandTall #PlusSize #BodyPositivity

]]> Cardi B & Samyra, were kicking off Vol. 3 w/ my passionate POV of this beef NOW.


#CardiB #Samyra #Beef #Entertainment #TheFatForum #Podcast #LukeSanders #AALR #BigandTall #PlusSize #BodyPositivity

]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT 3301 Cardi B & Samyra Beef, TRAILER trailer #TFF Now on #AALAR 58 false Our Portrayals in Entertainment 15629196-9852-4510-b4b5-0cfd7eeca8d7 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/our-portrayals-in-entertainment Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:10:38 GMT 11010 Our Portrayals in Entertainment full #TFF Now on #AALAR 910 false Finding Big & Tall Clothes 3a284a61-0f01-49d0-9d16-f874f2517535 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/finding-big-tall-clothes Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:09:03 GMT 1107 Finding Big & Tall Clothes full #TFF Now on #AALAR 345 false “Celebs Who Are Body Positive” d002a4a4-a252-44dc-a23c-6f0dfa91d3d1 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/celebs-who-are-body-positive Lizzo, James Chanel & more we love yall! You can be booked and thick while looking good! Thank you to all of the body positive celebs .

]]> Lizzo, James Chanel & more we love yall! You can be booked and thick while looking good! Thank you to all of the body positive celebs .

]]> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT 2212 “Celebs Who Are Body Positive” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 549 false “My Football Stereotypes” f6f878ee-ac75-4849-94ee-8c004cffdca8 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/my-football-stereotypes Im thick but Im not into football, OMG. Imagine walking up to someone and saying what career they should work based on their appearance. That would get me in trouble but is being a Karen a job ?

]]> Im thick but Im not into football, OMG. Imagine walking up to someone and saying what career they should work based on their appearance. That would get me in trouble but is being a Karen a job ?

]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT 2211 “My Football Stereotypes” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 2858 false “The Thick Trend” 67d52f9a-aa99-4c20-acd1-e6ba7e634660 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-thick-trend Why is being thick trendy but not accepted? You wanna be thick but make fun of people for being thick! Hear more from Lukes POV now!

]]> Why is being thick trendy but not accepted? You wanna be thick but make fun of people for being thick! Hear more from Lukes POV now!

]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT 2205 “The Thick Trend” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 543 false “You Can Be Fine & Thick” 1edb3237-e064-4707-912e-486b7b97230e https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/you-can-be-fine-thick Welcome back to #BPP! Were still on cloud nine about returning with our second volume this month! Tune in today to hear an empowering episode about not having to choose between being thick or fine as heck!

]]> Welcome back to #BPP! Were still on cloud nine about returning with our second volume this month! Tune in today to hear an empowering episode about not having to choose between being thick or fine as heck!

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT 2202 “You Can Be Fine & Thick” full #TFF Now on #AALAR 1251 false