“Just Because You’re in a Little Body Doesn’t Mean You Have to Have a Little Life” – Fats Timbo on Building Confidence, Living with a Disability and Finding Happiness Again

This week, Claira is joined by Fats Timbo, content creator, comedian, author and disability advocate, to talk mental health, self-confidence and learning to embrace who you are. Fats opens up about being born with achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism, and the bullying, discrimination and lack of representation she experienced growing up, which had a profound impact on her confidence and self-worth. She shares how therapy and pushing herself outside her comfort zone helped her transform her mindset, going from hiding herself away to becoming an award-winning content creator and working with major brands and appearing in Vogue. Fats tells us about the importance of disability representation, why confidence is something you build through action rather than something you're born with, and how she's using humour and her platform to challenge stereotypes. She also opens up about her divorce, learning to put herself first and why finding your happy ending doesn't have to mean marriage and children. Guest: Fats Timbo You can find Fats on Instagram and other social media platforms at @fatstimbo. Fats' book Main Character Energy is out now. Producer: Monica Lillis