The Spicy Fat Podcast is for 40+ women trying to make sense of their bodies, brains, and hearts.

Episodes

Nov. 25, 2024

November 25th: International Day for the Elimination of Violence agai…

A special episode featuring a Women in Media Network panel to honour International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women featuring Dr. Carlen Costa, Sgt. Amy Birtch, Fartumo Kusow, and Executive Director Jennifer Dunn.

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July 18, 2024

Why The Fuck Do I Have to Be Thin?

Host Carlen Costa reflects on all of the societal factors that have made us feel like we have to be thin.

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July 4, 2024

Meredith Shaw: Embracing All Bodies

Host Carlen Costa welcomes Meredith Shaw, a television and radio host, style expert, and advocate for all bodies, to discuss her career and inspirations.

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June 20, 2024

Pride Month: More Than Just a Party

Host Carlen Costa takes a moment to reflect on pride month in both celebration and awareness.

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June 6, 2024

Dr. Riley Kirk: The Fight for Cannabis Freedom

Host Carlen Costa interviews Dr. Riley Kirk, a cannabis research scientist and educator.

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May 23, 2024

WTF is 'the Authentic Self' Anyway?

Host Carlen Costa reflects on the concept of 'the authentic self' as a common theme coming up in her psychotherapy practice with clients.

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May 9, 2024

The Birds Papaya: Joy Lives in the Body

Host Carlen Costa speaks with digital creator and entrepreneur Sarah Nicole Landry (The Birds Papaya) about body image, radical self-love, mental health and so much more.

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April 25, 2024

I Hate Being a Statistic

Host Carlen Costa discusses sexual assault and its impacts while sharing her personal story in light of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

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April 11, 2024

Lessons from 97 Year Old Avo Luisa

Host Carlen Costa interviews her 97 year old maternal grandmother about her life's biggest lessons.

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March 28, 2024

My ADHD Story

Host Carlen Costa speaks about her personal ADHD diagnosis and the clues she wishes she was more attentive to along the way.

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March 14, 2024

What is ADHD and Who Else Has It?

Host Carlen Costa shares some information about ADHD, touching on a recent diagnosis that has had an incredible impact on her life.

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March 8, 2024

The Weight Loss Surgery That Almost Took My Life

Host Carlen Costa shares the story of the weight-loss surgery that almost took her life.

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March 8, 2024

Meet the Host, Carlen Costa

Meet the Host, Carlen Costa

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March 6, 2024

The Trailer

The Trailer

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