# 260. Tigress Osborn on the Jillian Michaels Jubilee Debate and Fat Activism

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Podcast: [Diet Culture Rebel Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/diet-culture-rebel-podcast-1367419)
Published: 2026-06-24T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://dietculturerebel.com/podcast/episode-260-tigress-osborn/
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## Resource

"Our worth as human beings should not be dependent on our health profile." Millions of people watched Jillian Michaels debate body positivity advocates on Jubilee, but the version we saw on YouTube was only part of the story. In this episode, I sit down with Tigress Osborn to discuss what happened behind the scenes, why she chose to participate, and what viewers didn't get to see. We also dive into bigger conversations about body positivity, fat activism, weight stigma, size discrimination, and the differences between mainstream body positivity and fat liberation. Whether you've already watched the debate or are hearing about it for the first time, this conversation offers important context and challenges some of the assumptions our culture makes about bodies, health, and worth. ✅ What You'll Learn: Why Tigress ultimately decided to participate in the Jubilee debate with Jillian Michaels What happened behind the scenes before, during, and after the viral debate How Tigress defines body positivity, fat activism, and fat liberation Common misconceptions people have about the body positivity movement How weight stigma and size discrimination impact people's daily lives Why civil rights protections for people in larger bodies remain an important part of the conversation 🔗 Resources: NAAFA Website NAAFA Instagram: @naafaofficial Tigress' Instagram: @iofthetigress William Hornby on Substack Episode 223: Have You Watched Fit for TV? Here are My Honest Thoughts on The Biggest Loser Documentary Jillian Michaels vs. The Body Positivity Movement Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food. Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel . Struggling with food,…

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