08 - Main Character Energy: How Fats Timbo transformed adversity into a self-worth manifesto

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast · May 20, 2025 · 29m · transcript

Award-winning content creator, comedian, and author Fats Timbo joins Dr Louise Newson for a powerful conversation on self-worth, confidence, and hormones. Fats, who has achondroplasia, shares how she turned adversity into empowerment—from childhood challenges and societal bias to becoming a viral creator and published author of Main Character Energy. In this warm, funny, and honest discussion, Fats opens up about: Growing up with limited representation Navigating bullying, ignorance, and social media Building confidence and self-love on her own terms The episode also delves into hormonal…