Generation Body Positive
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On Generation Body Positive, Cate Navarrete speaks with different activists, influencers, and friends about their own experiences with identity, diet culture, body image, and more to amplify and empower diverse voices.
10/05/2023
That’s a wrap on season 3🎬✨
Thank you to Isabella, Mary, Maryam, and Steph for sharing their stories with me and the community this season. The work each of you are doing is truly inspiring.
I want to thank who produced this season of the podcast. Jackie, thank you for your hard work. I couldn’t have done this without your support🩵 I also want to thank .pena11 who runs our social media platforms and creates the beautiful graphics for them. Your talent never ceases to impress me😌
And lastly, a huge thank you to all of you for listening each episode and helping me get the incredible stories of our guests out there🫶 And, this season, for hearing some of my own story.
As always, stay tuned for more … much love, Cate
19/04/2023
My very first solo episode drops in 2 days!!!🤩 Listen to the episode starting this Friday to hear about my eating disorder journey in its entirety. Can’t wait to share this with you all💖
03/04/2023
Episode 3 is almost here!!! Season 3 of continues with South Asian and Muslim eating disorder activist ✨ Listen to the episode starting this Friday to learn about Maryam’s journey spanning from the onset of her eating disorder to becoming a teen activist and nonprofit leader. Stay tuned🎙️🫶
14/02/2023
The second episode of season 3 features multi-faceted disability rights activist ☺️ Listen to the episode this Friday onward to learn about Mary’s advocacy journey, experiences navigating disability in the workplace, identity-based imposter syndrome, and a whole lot more you don’t want to miss!!! Mark your calendars🗓🎙
IT’S HERE!!! The season 3 premiere of is out now wherever you listen to your podcasts🥰 Listen now to watch the episode featuring Director of Programming .
24/01/2023
Season 3 premieres in 4 DAYS!!!🎙 On the first episode, I’m welcoming Director of Programming to speak about teen advocacy, racial identity, body image, and more. Stay tuned🤩🤩
01/05/2022
A reflection on yesterday. Incredibly proud of this milestone. If you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, please reference the accessible resources below for support.
NEDA helpline: Call or text (800) 931-2237
Hopeline Network: Call 1-800-442-4673
Apply for financial support: https://theprojectheal.socialsolutionsportal.com/apricot-intake/d8044f83-c920-431a-981f-9696fd97bbea
15/02/2022
All 10 episodes of season 2 are available now on all major podcast platforms!!! If you haven’t already, listen to the episodes on your preferred platform. Link in bio😌
What was your favorite subject discussed this season? Comment below👇
11/02/2022
Season 2 is officially COMPLETE☺️
I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to converse with each of the guests this season. Thank you, Jan, Tiffany, Sky, Christine, Caleb, Ash, Georgia, Makahla, Caroline, and Kaysha for your honesty, courage, and advocacy.
I also want to thank who produced the first two season of this podcast. Without her help, I wouldn’t have been able to publish the content that you listen to.
And lastly, thank YOU for listening each episode. It is your support that encourages me to utilize this advocacy medium.
More to come xx Cate
SEASON FINALE!!!🚨🚨
Episode 10 of season 2 feat. Kaysha Thomas joins Cate on this week’s episode to discuss how trauma impacts body image, eating disorders in the Black community, implementing exercise into recovery, Black body ideals versus Eurocentric standards, and why she endorses body liberation.
Thank you to Kaysha for speaking with me this week on the final episode of season 2. Kaysha is offering support to a traditionally underrepresented demographic affected by eating disorders. Everyone deserves the opportunity to recover from disordered eating. I am incredibly inspired by her advocacy.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
28/01/2022
On the tenth and final episode of season 2, I speak with Kaysha Thomas, an eating disorder recovery specialist advocating for body liberation and racial equity.
Kaysha advocates for the aforementioned causes via social media, in the workplace, and through blogging. Kaysha’s advocacy stems from the critical need for trauma-informed recovery techniques. As a Black woman, Kaysha brings some much-needed representation to a traditionally white space.
The episode will be released on Feb. 7. Stay tuned!
Episode 9 of season 2 feat. Caroline Rhodes discusses leading Club HEAL at William and Mary College, going to in-patient treatment, navigating eating disorder recovery as an athlete, and promoting eating disorder awareness at the collegiate level.
Thank you to Caroline for speaking with me on this extra-emotional episode. Caroline and I grew up together and share a lot of similarities in our journeys to recovery. Through her advocacy and career ambitions, Caroline is providing her community with the tools they need to understand eating disorders and the recovery process.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
09/01/2022
On the ninth episode of season 2, I speak with former Division I athlete and eating disorder recovery advocate Caroline Rhodes.
Caroline advocates for eating disorder recovery via social media, in academic settings, and through collaboration with organizations like and . Caroline’s advocacy began as an undergraduate club leader at William and Mary College and persists presently.
The episode will be released on Jan. 17. Stay tuned!
Episode 8 of season 2 feat. Makahla Jackson discusses the intersection of race and disability, ways the American healthcare system fails marginalized folks, how to self-advocate at the doctor’s office, and making space for diversity within the writing community.
Thank you to Makahla for speaking with me this week. Makahla is providing thousands of people with the information they need to strive for quality healthcare. Representation, unbiased treatment, and affordability are human rights. Her advocacy is as educational as it is personal. She finds solace on social media by sharing her experiences and advice on the aforementioned subjects with others.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
23/12/2021
On the eighth episode of season 2, I speak with Black disability advocate Makahla Jackson.
Makahla advocates for healthcare reform via social media and through writing. Makahla’s advocacy is a supplement to her personal quest for unbiased healthcare as a disabled woman of color living in the United States.
The episode will be released on Jan. 3. Stay tuned!
Episode 7 of season 2 feat. Georgia Sky discusses colorism, racism, and fatphobia in the entertainment industry, the co-option of body positivity, allyship to body politic movements, and why body diversity in the media is crucial.
Thank you to Georgia for speaking with me this week. Georgia’s positive energy is infectious. She advocates by pursuing representation, and has found community on social media by sharing her experiences with others.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
07/12/2021
On the seventh episode of season 2, I speak with plus size actress and content creator Georgia Sky.
Georgia advocates for plus size representation in the media. Georgia’s advocacy is a supplement to her personal quest for representation as a plus size woman of color in the entertainment industry.
The episode will be released on Dec. 13. Stay tuned!
01/12/2021
What an incredible year it’s been!!! We’ve released 15 episodes released since launched in January. I’m so incredibly grateful for the support of each guest, my trusted producer , and the encouragement from YOU to have the important conversations that take place on this podcast. A million thank you’s🤍🤍🤍
Episode 6 of season 2 feat. Ash Paraskevas discusses the the consequences of participating in beauty pageants, seeking mental health treatment as a Black woman, the importance of being authentic online, and why freeing oneself from Eurocentric beauty ideals is liberating.
Ashira is an authentic, courageous woman. Our conversation embodied Ashira’s deeply personal advocacy. A big thank you to her for speaking with me this week.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
22/11/2021
On the sixth episode of season 2, I speak with mental health advocate Ashira Paraskevas.
Ashira advocates for body acceptance and mental health through social media. Ashira’s authentic advocacy embodies her personal experiences as a woman of color coping with body image and mental health.
The episode will be released on Nov. 29. Stay tuned!
Episode 5 of season 2 feat. Caleb Luna discusses the impact on colonialism on beauty standards, familial fatphobia, how diet culture demonizes non-Eurocentric foods, and why relying on the mainstream media for representation isn’t a means to an end.
Caleb is truly a bright light. Thank you to them for speaking with me this week. Our conversation introduced me to a number of new perspectives on issues ranging from representation to diet culture to romantic pursuits. Caleb’s advocacy is raw, authentic, creative, and inspired.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
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08/11/2021
On the fifth episode of season 2, I speak with fat and Q***r multi-hyphenate Caleb Luna.
Caleb advocates for Q***r and fat folks like themself through various mediums. Caleb’s advocacy, especially their writing and research, embodies their personal and the broader societal experiences of Q***r, disabled, and fat individuals.
The episode will be released on Nov. 15. Stay tuned!
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Episode 4 of season 2 feat. Christine Murphy discusses neurodivergence, size inclusivity, navigating inaccessibility as a plus-size person, and more.
Thank you to Christine for speaking with me this week. Christine advocates from personal experience, and she has found community by sharing these experiences with others. Our conversation was heartfelt, authentic, and uplifting.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
25/10/2021
On the fourth episode of season 2, I speak with body and neuro diversity advocate Christine Murphy.
Through social media, Christine advocates for plus size and neurodivergent individuals like herself. Christine shares her experiences with various subjects, from plus size pregnancy to fashion inclusivity to accessibility, on her platforms.
The episode will be released on Nov. 1. Stay tuned!
Episode 3 of season 2 feat. Sky Cubacub discusses disability, fashion inclusivity, Q***r and non-binary identity, and more.
A big thank you to Sky for speaking with me this week. This conversation reminded me of why I got into this advocacy space initially, and that reason was to advocate for fashion inclusivity. Fashion is a deeply personal form of self-expression, especially for Q***r folks. It must be accessible for disabled individuals.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
11/10/2021
On the third episode of season 2, I speak with Q***r disability advocate Sky Cubacub.
Sky advocates for Q***r disabled folks like xemself through various mediums. Through their advocacy, especially their inclusive undergarment brand , Sky has created a unique atmosphere for Q***r and disabled individuals to express themselves and live joyfully.
The episode will be released on Oct. 18. Stay tuned!
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feat. discusses ableism, social entrepreneurship, first-gen struggles, and more.
A massive thank you to Tiffany for speaking with me this week. This conversation reminded me that social change is achieved with vulnerability, authenticity, and a growth mindset. It was both inspiring and refreshing to talk about her advocacy.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
29/09/2021
On the second episode of season 2, I speak with Asian-American disability advocate .
Tiffany’s disability activism began as an undergraduate student at Georgetown University. Growing up, Tiffany was not provided with opportunities to discuss and learn to embrace her disability. Through her advocacy, especially her organization , Tiffany has created safe spaces to uplift the voices of disabled folks.
The episode will be released on Oct. 4. Stay tuned!
A little preview for season 2 because IT’S OFFICIAL!!! The premiere of our second season is out now on all streaming platforms.
Thank you to for joining me this week. It was incredibly rewarding to speak with you about such vulnerable things.
Listen now on your preferred platform. Link in bio!
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