# Leslie Horton on Going Viral, Calling Out Body-Shaming, and Championing Women in Midlife

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Podcast: [WomenKind Collective](https://stenobird.com/podcast/womenkind-collective-3653569)
Published: 2025-12-06T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

We’re wrapping up  Series 14  with a phenomenal guest, the one and only  Leslie Horton , Canadian broadcaster, feminist powerhouse, and the woman who went  internationally viral  after responding on live TV to a body-shaming email with pure  grace, humour, honesty and unapologetic power . Leslie has been keeping Calgary moving for decades, but in December 2023 her clip reached millions worldwide, inspiring women, especially those in midlife, to say:  “This is what women my age look like”.  Even Hollywood took notice. Beyond the screen, Leslie leads a major annual charity campaign bringing holiday support to families in need, and she’s constantly out in her community making real change. She’s living proof you can navigate rush-hour chaos, silence trolls, and stand up for women everywhere, all before your morning coffee. Off-camera Leslie leads a major annual charity drive supporting families during the holidays. She navigates traffic chaos, internet trolls and a wildly full schedule, all while championing women everywhere. In this episode: • Leslie’s viral moment and the global reaction • The realities of midlife visibility and body image • Compassion, community work, and handling online trolls • Our HUGE Book Collective gift-guide list • A fun invitation to join an act of  micro-feminism • A beautiful quote to carry into your week ☕  SUBSCRIBE  for honest chats on women’s health, feminist issues, sisterhood & smashing the patriarchy — one cuppa at a time. 💛 Enjoying the podcast? Buy us a Ko-Fi:  https://ko-fi.com/womenkindcollectivepodcast 💬 We love hearing from you — leave us a review or comment! 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube Lesley Horton: I: @leslie…

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