Death Fat & Fat Funerals

<p>It's estimated that over 115 million people globally suffer from obesity-related problems. Many reports state that Obesity continues to be a significant Public Health crisis. However, there are very few funeral options for a deceased obese person. On this episode of N&H we'll be talking about "Death Fat" and "Fat Funerals" with our special guest Isabella Carr. We'll also discuss death work, death doulas, the importance of having a 'death plan,' various different types of funeral and burial options and their exorbitant costs. Even though we are talking about death, we share many interesting stories including 'Funeral of a Fat Girl,' the story of Blanche Moses an entertainer living at the 'Freaks' boarding house, comedian Chris Farley's funeral and many more quirky facts. </p> <p>Isabella Carr is an artist, theologian, and death-worker. She is currently a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School and working with Death Doula LA founder Jill Schock this summer as part of her field education. Her doula and research focus is a practical and theological project, "Deathfat: Fat Funerals and Futurities," which focuses on the end-of-life needs of fat people and their loved ones. </p> <p>This episode is sponsored by Rogue Nurse Media Empowering Nurses and Patients to tell their stories.</p> <p>Throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo or PayPal paypal.me/eproguenursemedia </p> <p>Need consulting or have questions: <a href='mailto:nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com'>nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com </a></p> <p>Give us a 5 star rating on apple podcasts For The Well Written Nurse Writing and Storytelling classes go to: <a href='https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153'>https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-your-story-part-1-detox-intro-to-writing-and-storytelling-tickets-94768506153</a></p> <p> Join our email newsletter <a class="waffle-rich-text-link">http://mailchi.mp/f134561374e9/rogue-nurse-media-501c3-newsletter-empowerin