Kate and Isaiah Living Large

Big Bodies, Big Style: Do Clothes Affect Our Confidence?

Do the clothes we wear actually change how confident we feel? In this episode of Kate and Isaiah Living Large, we dive into the relationship between clothing, body image, and confidence—especially when you live in a bigger body. 👕✨
We talk about the struggle of finding clothes that fit well, how certain outfits can make you feel amazing (or terrible), and whether dressing differently can change how you see yourself and how others treat you. Is confidence really just one good outfit away?
Join us as we share our experiences, frustrations, and a few laughs along the way.
🎙 Kate and Isaiah Living Large is a podcast about life in bigger bodies, trying to get healthier, and navigating the world while doing it.
#BodyConfidence #PlusSizeLife #Confidence #Podcast #KateAndIsaiahLivingLarge
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Did Bullying Make Us Avoid the Gym? The Lasting Impact of Childhood Teasing

In this episode of Kate and Isaiah Living Large, we’re having a real and vulnerable conversation about something that doesn’t get talked about enough — how childhood bullying and teasing can follow you into adulthood.
Did being picked last in gym class…Getting laughed at during sports…Or being labeled “the fat kid”Shape the way we see fitness today?
We’re unpacking how those early experiences may have impacted our confidence, our relationship with movement, and even our weight over time. From avoiding gyms to feeling judged in fitness spaces, we’re sharing how bullying didn’t just hurt in the moment — it may have shaped our motivation for years.
If you’ve ever struggled with working out because of past teasing or body shame, this episode is for you. You’re not alone — and we’re figuring this out together.
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Joining With Hope, Leaving With Guilt

We’ve all been there… the excitement of signing up for a gym membership, Weight Watchers, or the next “this will change my life” program — and then the quiet guilt that comes with canceling it.
In this episode of Kate & Isaiah Living Large, we’re unpacking the emotional cycle of hope, hype, pressure, shame, and starting over. Why do we keep signing up? Why does canceling feel like failure? And how do we break the pattern without breaking ourselves?
This is an honest conversation about motivation, obesity, mindset, and learning to give ourselves grace while still wanting change.
If you’ve ever felt fired up on day one and defeated a few months later, you’re not alone.
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Fitness Challenges for Charity: Motivation, Pressure, or Both?

Are fitness challenges for charity inspiring… or intimidating? In this episode of Kate and Isaiah Living Large, we’re having a real, unfiltered conversation about fitness fundraisers — from step challenges and 5Ks to workplace competitions and social media pledges.
As two people living in larger bodies, we know these events can feel motivating for some and overwhelming for others. Are they truly about community and raising money for a good cause? Or do they sometimes create pressure, comparison, and guilt?
We break down:• Why fitness fundraisers are so popular• The emotional side of public challenges• Accessibility for people in larger bodies• Whether they actually build long-term healthy habits• How we think they could be done better
If you’ve ever felt inspired — or uncomfortable — by a fitness challenge, this one’s for you.
💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Do fitness challenges motivate you or stress you out?👍 Like, Subscribe & Share if you enjoy honest conversations about health, obesity, and real life.
#FitnessChallenge #Fundraising #LivingLarge #ObesityPodcast #HealthAtEverySize
Pushup Challenge -  https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/fundraiser/katelindean
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Workplace Health Initiatives: Supportive or Subtle Fat Shaming?

In this episode of Kate & Isaiah Living Large, we’re diving into workplace health initiatives — the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable.
From step challenges and free gym memberships to “wellness” emails and team fitness competitions… are employers truly trying to support our health? Or are some programs quietly adding pressure, comparison, and unrealistic expectations?
As two people living in bigger bodies, we share our honest experiences with workplace wellness programs — what felt supportive, what felt performative, and what completely missed the mark.
We also talk about:
Do corporate wellness programs actually work?
Are they inclusive of obese employees?
When does “encouragement” turn into pressure?
Should workplaces even be involved in our health?
What real support could actually look like
If you’ve ever felt motivated by a wellness perk — or uncomfortable during a team health challenge — this episode is for you.
Drop your experiences in the comments 👇Has your workplace helped your health… or hurt it?
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Immigration policy or health discrimination?

In this episode, we dig into a recent NPR article that explores how health conditions like obesity, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses could impact immigration and visa decisions in the U.S.
We break down the broader implications of these policies, talk honestly about what we agree with, what makes us uncomfortable, and where we think the line between public policy and discrimination starts to blur. As people who live in larger bodies, this conversation hits close to home — and raises big questions about fairness, access, and who gets to decide what makes someone “worthy” of entry.
Is this about protecting systems, or excluding people based on health?Where does personal responsibility end and systemic bias begin?
👇 We want to hear from you:Do you think health conditions should affect immigration decisions?Is this reasonable policy — or a dangerous precedent?
Jump into the comments and let’s talk.
NPR - https://www.npr.org/2025/11/12/nx-s1-5606348/immigrants-visas-health-conditions-trump-guidance
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BuzzFeed’s 2025 Health Trends Have Us Confused

Everyone online seems to have a new “health trend” — but are they actually healthy… or just harmful in disguise?
In this episode of Kate & Isaiah Living Large, we go through BuzzFeed’s list of the most unhealthy health trends of 2025 and give our honest, unfiltered reactions. From viral wellness advice to diet culture rebranded as “self-care,” we break down what made us pause, what made us laugh, and what genuinely concerns us — especially as people living in larger bodies.
We talk about:
Why some “health trends” feel more dangerous than helpful
How diet culture keeps reinventing itself
The pressure to be “healthy” at all costs
What real, sustainable health actually looks like for us
This episode isn’t about shaming — it’s about real talk, lived experience, and calling out nonsense when we see it.
👇 Let us know in the comments: Which 2025 health trend confuses you the most?
#LivingLarge #HealthTrends2025 #BuzzFeed #WellnessCulture #DietCulture #Obesity #BodyNeutrality #Podcast
Buzz Feed - https://www.buzzfeed.com/ashleybroadwater1/unhealthy-health-trends-2025?utm_source=dynamic&utm_campaign=bfsharecopy
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Avoidable Deaths or Avoided Care | Weight Stigma & Health Care in New Brunswick

Are people dying because they ignored their health — or because the system failed them first?In this episode of Kate and Isaiah Living Large, we react to a CBC report on avoidable deaths in New Brunswick and unpack the real reasons people delay or avoid medical care. We talk weight stigma, fear of doctors, rural health care gaps, and why “just take responsibility” isn’t the full story. This is an honest, uncomfortable conversation you don’t hear often — especially from people living in bigger bodies.
CBC - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/new-brunswick-avoidable-deaths-9.7043804
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