What does it really take to step onto a TEDx stage… and what happens after the applause fades?

In this episode of Big Sexy Chat, fan-favorite guest Jen McClellan returns to share the deeply personal story behind her recent TEDx talk. While many people see the polished final talk, few understand the vulnerability, pressure, and preparation that goes into those powerful minutes on stage.

Jen is the founder of Plus Size Birth and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast. She has spent years educating healthcare providers about weight bias and advocating for respectful, compassionate care. In this conversation with Chrystal, she opens up about what it meant to share her own experiences on such a visible platform and why this work continues to matter.

They also dig into real-world challenges fat people face every day, including travel barriers, accessibility issues, and the reality of having to purchase multiple seats just to exist comfortably in public spaces.

This episode is for anyone curious about TEDx talks, passionate about body advocacy, or looking for an honest, human look at what it means to speak up and be seen.

✨ In this episode:
• What it’s really like to be invited to give a TEDx talk
• The emotional vulnerability of sharing personal experiences publicly
• How Jen prepared for one of the biggest moments of her career
• Weight bias in healthcare and why dignity matters
• Travel challenges and accessibility barriers for fat people
• Why advocacy work like this is still so necessary

💛 About Jen McClellan

Jen McClellan is the founder of Plus Size Birth, a certified childbirth educator, and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast. She travels nationwide educating healthcare providers about weight bias and compassionate, respectful care.

🌐 Plus Size Birth: https://plussizebirth.com

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🎥 Watch Jen’s TEDx Talk:
EveryBODY Deserves to be Treated with Dignity

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