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

The Dr Louise Newson Podcast

Dr Louise Newson

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Medicine

4.8 • 798 Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

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 health, as Fats describes how PMS (premenstrual syndrome) affects her mood, confidence, and relationships. Dr Louise Newson explains the science behind PMS and PMDD, highlighting how hormones like oestrogen and progesterone can impact our mental wellbeing. Together, they call for greater understanding and compassion, from affirmations and goal setting, to simply allowing yourself small acts of kindness. Fats’ infectious positivity is a powerful reminder that confidence and mental wellbeing are not only essential but possible for everyone at every stage of life. This epsidoe is also available to watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/l_j9nTHEUro Follow Fats, on TikTok & Instagram Order Main Character Energy here We hope you're loving the new series! Share your thoughts with us on the feedback form here and if you enjoyed today's episode, don't forget to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform. Email [email protected] with suggestions for new guests! Disclaimer The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Dr Louise Newson or the Newson Health Group. LET'S CONNECT Website: Dr Louise Newson Instagram: The Dr Louise Newson Podcast (@drlouisenewsonpodcast) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: Louise Newson | LinkedIn Spotify: The Dr Louise Newson Podcast | Podcast on Spotify YouTube: Dr Louise Newson - YouTube

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0:00.0	Hello, I'm Dr Louise Newsom and welcome to my podcast. I'm a GP, menopause specialist and founder of the free balance app.
0:12.0	My mission, to break the taboos around women's health and hormones, shining a light on the issues we've been too afraid to talk about.
0:20.6	From contraception, sex and testosterone to menopause-related addictions and beyond, we're covering it all.
0:28.5	I'll also be joined by experts and inspiring guests, sharing insights and real stories,
0:33.8	as well as answering your questions and tackling the topics that matter to you the most.
0:41.5	On my podcast today, I've got Fats Timbo, who is a creator, comedian and author.
0:47.6	She has a connoplasia and it's affected her in many ways, but she's turned it into something
0:52.2	very positive. Her whole life actually is really
0:55.0	positive. Her book is entitled Main Character Energy, and there's so much energy coming
1:00.2	off her. We talk a lot about how to face challenges, how to be the best version of yourself.
1:06.5	It's a great episode and so many things we can learn from.
1:15.0	So very excited that you're here today.
1:21.7	So Fats is a creator, a comedian and an author, soon to be paperback.
1:25.5	But this is, I couldn't put it down actually when I read it, but we will talk about it.
1:26.8	But it's great that you're here. And there's
1:28.7	lots to talk about. I was really, like when I was reading your book, I felt sad and happy. I felt
1:35.6	negative and positive. I had loads of emotions going around. And that's probably how you spent a lot of
1:40.8	your life. Is that fair to say? Oh yeah. And that's just how you described reading the book.
1:46.1	That's literally how I feel every day. Sometimes I can just be sad about when I go outside, people looking at me.
1:53.2	And then when I go to a space where I'm loved and cherished, I feel great, I feel happy. I embrace myself.
2:00.5	And I think sharing the highs and lows of my life was super important because I didn't want
2:07.2	to sugarcoat anything.
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