A Dose of Sass

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Getting sassy about all the things that fire me up from diet culture to plus size fashion and everything in between.An unfiltered chat about healing your relationship with food, body and exercise and learning how to just exist with confidence in a curvy body on the internet.

Kaitlyn Moore

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    propaganda i'm not falling for

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 34:10


    15 things I'm NOT falling for from running to the ninja creami. This episode is half serious, half silly, but if you're feeling the "summer body" pressure, this one's for you. Maintenance Phase - Rachel Hollis Deep DiveSupport this podcast and become a subscriber for bonus episodes!Support the show

    who, what, and why is midsize?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 17:26


    The "midsize" corner of the internet has been on the rise, and seems to have a lot of different interpretations, so let's break it down. Check out this blog post from Stephanie Yeboah - The Midsize Movement Has Killed Body Positivity.The two posts I reference in the video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJE8Bg4p_K4/https://www.instagram.com/p/DIjyn7az0Jl/Support the show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 20:20


    Subscriber-only episodeTikTok has descended into early 2000's ED culture and it's SCARY out there! Here's a quick episode debunking some of the absolute nonsense being spewed on that side of the internet. Become a subscriber to unlock this episode and more. 

    I don't care that Remi Bader lost weight...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 31:27


    I fear Tumbler 2012 ED culture is back in the mainstream, and things are looking bleak. Yelling about some recent tiktok trends, commercials and brands that have pissed me off, and chatting about Remi Bader's weight loss surgery admission. (Spoiler: I don't care about the weight.)Join the Patreon (dropping a bonus episode de-influencing SkinnyTok) and more bonus content including a Body Neutrality Crash Course.Follow Samyra - and check out her songs slamming Forever21 and Beyond Yoga.

    boobies & babies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 42:20


    I'm joined today by my good friend Bailey Scaman (@thebaileyp) to talk all things pregnancy and body image. She's been navigating a lot of body changes with a breast reduction, weight fluctuations, and pregnancy/postpartum and all of the mental hurdles that come with it. Give Bailey a follow on Instagram & TikTok. 

    yelling about THAT superbowl commercial

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 24:08


    A little pop-culture podcast yelling about fatphobic superbowl ads, reality show inclusivity, and stupid TikTok body trends.I reference Gianna Schiller's video about size inclusivity on The Bachelor franchise. Give her a follow while you're at it, she's awesome!

    is it diet culture? // intuitive eating // with Sam Previte

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 46:37


    I'm joined by Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor Sam Previte to talk all things intuitive eating. Is it diet culture? Short answer, no. Long answer? Listen to the episode. Follow Sam on IG Check your insurance benefits with Find Food Freedom®: www.bit.ly/FFFinsuranceFind Food Freedom® Podcast: www.findfoodfreedompodcast.com What the Actual Fork Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-actual-fork-podcast/id1505223001

    ✨just existing✨ community

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 16:42


    So excited to share about my new Patreon member, the ✨just existing✨ community and other things I've got on the horizon in the Sass & Cellulite corner of the internet. Join the ✨just existing✨ community. Virtual Line Dance Lessons - here's a peek at the Feb 2025 calendar.How the heck do you start? post

    mini life update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 6:49


    Just a mini-sode to update y'all on some stuff in the works and remind you that it's okay to rest. Join the ✨just existing✨ challenge - a practice in body neutrality. Prices go up after January 2025, so join now! Watch the 2 min. intro video to learn more about it and whether or not it's the right fit for you right now. If you're interested in virtual line dance lessons - join the broadcast channel on IG to stay tuned for updates! 

    new year, new me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 25:54


    Resharing one of my top episodes from 2024, and also because I stand by everything I say in this episode and you need to hear it again. Stay tuned for my ✨just existing✨ challenge coming next week (Jan 5!) A 4-week practice in body neutrality where we're not going to focus on how to love yourself, stay motivated or finally stick to a diet, but to learn how to let yourself ✨just exist.✨ Have a little more grace for yourself, have thoughts of body and food consume a little less of your brain-space, and learn to make peace with yourself.Happy New Year!xo, Kaitlyn

    is cycle syncing a wellness scam? // with Ali Ramos

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 43:44


    Let's talk about periods! I learned SO much in this episode with Ali. If you've heard of "cycle syncing" and wondered what it was all about from a non-diet culture perspective, this is the episode for you. Learn about how your menstrual cycle is an excellent diagnostic tool that can tell you way more about your actual health than the scale or the BMI. For more questions, check out @thatgalal on Instagram - feel free to shoot her a DM. To learn more about supporting your health through nutrition (not a diet), and work WITH your body, instead of against it - check out Ali's program - Period Pantry. 

    pre-holidays pep talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 16:43


    A quick little episode with some reminders and advice for handling family, food, and body image this holiday season. 

    your health isn't hanging by a microplastic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 22:06


    In today's lighter episode, I dive into some of the silly habits from my dieting days that I was convinced were the secret ingredient to unlocking my dream body.If you're looking for where the heck to start in healing your relationship with food and body - here are some starter episodes for reference:1. "how are you so confident?" // baby steps to starting your body confidence journey2. there is life beyond the diet/restrict cycle3. how (and why) to clean out your closet

    spooky season (the internet is a scary place right now)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 21:04


    Happy Halloween!!! Sharing some thoughts on managing your relationship with halloween candy and yelling about some spooky (aka concerning) trends I'm seeing on the internet right now. 

    body kind nutrition // with Ashantis Jones & Eleni Agresta Levine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 46:11


    Body Kind Nutrition is a meal preparation program that supports people with gentle nutrition from a weight-inclusive approach. Created by Eleni Agresta Levine, MS, RDN, and Ashantis Jones, MEd, QMHP, NASM CPT, the BKN mission is to assist folks as they learn to build body trust through nourishment. You can join membership at www.patreon.com/BodyKindNutrition or follow along at @body.kind.nutrition on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest. Ashantis Jones (she/they) is a weight-inclusive Pre-Licensed Therapist, Mental Health Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Educator. You can visit her website www.ashantisjones.com or follow them at @iamashantis on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, YouTube, and Threads. Eleni Agresta Levine (she/her) is a weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian. You can follow her at @all.bodies.nutrition on Instagram and TikTok. 

    all the tea on the amazon creator summit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 25:42


    I went to my first influencer event!!! Sharing all the details and behind the scenes of the 2024 Amazon Creator Summit.

    is it diet culture? // the 4 c's

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 19:34


    Dissecting chlorophyll, colostrum, cottage cheese and cortisol in today's sassy "is it diet culture?" episode. 

    i'm a dancer!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 29:38


    Jumping off the last episode on my relationship with movement, I want to dive a little deeper into my relationship with dance specifically. The journey of what it looked like growing up, and learning to dance again in a bigger body. (Plus a special announcement!!!)LINE DANCE WITH ME!!! I'm hosting a virtual line dancing night (hopefully, the first of many.) Tuesday, September 10 at 4:30pm PST. More details & RSVP HERE! Some more helpful links:- The Fitness Marshall- Dirt Road Dancing

    move your body !!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 26:29


    Let's chat about healing your relationship with exercise, finding motivation, and broadening your horizons of what movement can look like. Some resources:- The Fitness Marshall - one of my fave Youtube workout channels. Pick a few songs and have yourself a blast! - Tips for Group Fitness Class Anxiety- Low-effort 1% lifts for better movement that aren't just "take the stairs" 

    dose of advice // ep 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 17:56


    Round 2 of answering some DM requests for advice. Getting on the scale, fear of weight gain, and seeing old triggering pictures of yourself are what I tackle in this episode. 

    shredding for the wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 23:19


    I'm back!!! Took a little summer break, and I'm back to yell at you about the insane pressure of wedding culture. If you're a 2024 bride or beyond, this episode is for you! 

    dressing with confidence & finding your personal style // part 2 with Katie Winnen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 44:56


    This week I'm joined by Katie Winnen, a plus size personal stylist to talk even more in depth about finding your personal style. We cover fashion inspo, shopping, outfit formulas and more! Give Katie a follow on Instagram & Tiktok! If you're interested in her plus size personal styling services, shoot her a DM or fill out this interest form.Here's a list of some of the brands she mentioned in the episode:Universal StandardTarget and Old Navy and WalmartBig Bud PressNooworksNettle StudiosHey MavensOctopied MindFriday FlamingoEloquii Chouette DesignsZaleska JewelrySecond handEthical BodiesThe Plus BusPlus Size Thrift SFProud Mary FashionPlus BKLYNColorwise.me - for color analysis

    dressing with confidence & finding your personal style // part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 18:03


    One of my most requested episodes is how the heck to learn how to dress confidently. Whether you're in a new size, new body, or simply trying to accept the one you've had forever, finding your personal style and feeling confident in your style can be so so difficult. Today's episode I'm laying a little bit of the dressing with confidence foundation, how to set yourself up for success, and next week we're going to dive into the nitty gritty of personal style with my friend Katie Winnen, a plus size personal stylist!  

    dose of advice // ep 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 19:23


    Hi y'all! Starting a new little episode series that will likely be monthly, addressing some common questions and advice requests I get from you! In today's episode we talk about advocating for yourself at the doctor, how to pursue health without it being obsessive, and how to respond and set boundaries when people make comments about your body. Some helpful links: The Body Mass Index - Maintenance Phase - a must-listen for anyone wanting to know why the BMI is trash. (Feel free to send to your friends & family lol.) "I Decline to be Weighed"  free downloadable card: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61e305f84cfe7529d668ac52Simple Modern Tumbler - How I drink more water throughout the day. 

    commission, consumption & creator funds, oh my!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 40:33


    It's been almost a year since I quit my corporate job to be a full-time content creator and in today's episode I'm diving into some common questions about what it means to be an influencer. Realistic income insights, pain points, expectations and why I don't shop more small brands more often. I'm completely honest and unfiltered in the episode, hope you enjoy! If you have any more questions about the behind the scenes of influencer-life - message me on IG!  

    safe foods report

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 19:21


    Hi I'm Kaitlyn and I'm a 26 year old picky eater with a toddler's palate. Today I'm chatting about my food habits and answering the question "what the heck is a 'safe food?'"In case you've missed my safe food reports on social media, here's an example: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3Q9Q_ivyxB/

    internet body content // part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 21:21


    Part 3 of my little series and I dive a little deeper into body monitorization on the internet, justifying your body online, and the pressure of being a creator who's content is body-focused. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode as this is a topic that I haven't seen anyone talking about yet, and I know I'm not alone in these feelings/thoughts. Feel free to DM me on instagram to continue to the conversation! 

    internet body content // part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 17:42


    Welcome back to part 2 of this little series talking about the content that falls under the "body related" umbrella. Today I get a little sassy about recovery content, mommy blogger body positivity and justifying the size of your body on the internet. 

    internet body content // part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 20:03


    Welcome to part 1 of a little series I'm calling "internet body content," which encompasses a variety of body-related topics. Today's episode I'm diving into the body positivity movement versus "body positivity" as seen on social media. Is body positivity for everyone? What is the difference between body positivity and body acceptance? What is body neutrality? I chat about it all. 

    is it diet culture? // meal prepping & habit tracking

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 33:11


    Today's "is it diet culture?" episode I'm diving into two highly requested topics: meal prepping & habit tracking. I discuss how I feel about them, my experience with them past and present, and how to examine your relationship with these activities. Links/References:The Trouble with Calories - Maintenance Phase podcastMy snack boxes from Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cKteMPHabit tracking apps:Done - this is the one I'm using.Finch - highly recommended to me, self care pet

    if you're over 200lbs and a girl, you'll understand // with Kaylee Slagus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 30:17


    Today I'm joined by my friend Kaylee Slagus, aka the president of the 200lb+ girlies club as we talk through wedding day weight loss pressures, body image struggles, being a curve model and more! Follow @kaylee.slagus on IG & Tiktok for more curvy fashion and confidence.

    unpacking "what I eat in a day"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 27:33


    Today's episode I'm breaking down the harmful concept of "what I eat in a day" videos and why you'll never catch me making one. 

    5 ways to make the dressing room experience suck less

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 11:58


    Raise your hand if you've been personally victimized by the dressing room?! It can be a humiliating and exhausting experience so today I'm sharing a few ways to prepare yourself, questions to ask yourself, and of course some loving reminders that it's not you - it's the clothes. 

    is it a cute pose or is she just skinny? + breaking down the word "flattering"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 28:16


    In today's episode I discuss two of my most viral internet moments. One including my video series "is it a cute pose, or is she just skinny?" and all of the feeling surrounding that video title and why I've used it. Secondly,  breaking down a candid body image moment caught on camera. 

    how (and why) to clean out your closet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 13:48


    Spring is just around the corner and it's time to address your closet. If you look at your closet and constantly think, "I have nothing to wear," despite it being full of clothes, this episode is for you. 

    is it diet culture? // girl dinner & shapewear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 21:56


    Another episdoe of "is it diet culture?" debunking some common items, trends, brands or phrases as suggested by my instagram audience. Today we dive into shapewear, fitness trackers, girl dinner and pasta swaps. If you missed the first episode in this series, go back and check out my discussion of all sorts of beverages, powders and supplements! Be sure to follow along on my instagram so you can submit your suggestions for the next debunking diet culture episode. 

    there is life beyond the diet/restrict cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 24:58


    A day late, but here is a look at my journey with healing my relationship with food. Some red flags to look for in yours, and how to take steps away from diet culture and towards food freedom. Here are some resources for you on this journey. Food Freedom Online Program - the recovery program I went through that allowed me to stop binge eating and stop letting food control my life. Some of my favorite anti-diet dietitians to follow:Michaela Putala - https://www.instagram.com/food.peace.nutritionist/Clara Nosek - https://www.instagram.com/yourdietitianbff/Sam Previte - https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Shana Minei Spence - https://www.instagram.com/thenutritiontea/Lauren Cadillac - https://www.instagram.com/feelgooddietitian/Shyla Cadogan - https://www.instagram.com/healthyshyla/Colleen - https://www.instagram.com/no.food.rules/To learn more about Intuitive Eating, direct from the source - I recommend reading Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole - you can purchase it here. 

    "how are you so confident?" // baby steps to starting your body confidence journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 19:40


    Today's episode is part 1 of a little storytime series about my journey to body confidence. This story has 3 main layers to it including body image, my relationship with food, and my interpersonal relationships. Today I'm answering the question "how are you so confident?" or "how do I get your confidence?" by sharing a bit of my story and some baby steps for you to start your confidence journey. 

    do a little bit less // with Lauren Leavell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 36:31


    Today's episode I have the fabulous Lauren Leavell guest starring to talk about weight inclusive fitness, low impact workouts, and generally having a silly, goofy time. Lauren is a weight neutral group fitness instructor, cat-mom, and all-around cool human. Connect with her on social media here:  https://www.instagram.com/laurenleavellfitness/If you are looking to jump back into movement in 2024 and don't know where to start, join Lauren's upcoming virtual workshop "Back to Movement" on February 11th. And if you're looking for an awesome and inclusive virtual fitness space check out her membership linked here: https://www.laurenleavellfitness.com/leavellup

    so your favorite body positive creator announced their weight loss journey... let's talk about it!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 27:46


    I don't know about you, but this year I've seen an incredible increase in the amount of "body positive," plus size, or "self love" creators announcing their weight loss, health or fitness journeys at the beginning of the year and the responses have been WILD.  In today's episode we get into just some of the feelings you might be experiencing as you consume this content, clear up some of the confusion about body positivity and health, and debunk some of the misinformation that is being spread in the comment sections of these announcements. ResourcesFor more about the science behind Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight loss medications, check out the following episodes! "Ozempic" by Maintenance Phase"Is Ozempic/Wegovy The Miracle Drug Its Made Out To Be?" by Fierce Fatty Podcast (There's 2 parts!)I reference @jaimmykoroma's wonderful post at the end of this episode. Check out her original post here. I will be appearing as a guest on the Fit Literate Pod in the near future, where I will continue this discussion - so stay tuned for more on that soon! 

    is it diet culture? // beverages & greens powders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 25:47


    Welcome to a new episode series I'm calling "is it diet culture?" In this series we will dissect some common foods, trends, activities and anything that you come across in the realm of health & wellness that might cause you to second-guess and go... "is that diet culture???" Today we're starting off this series by discussing a variety of beverages/beverage types as well as some powders (like the ever-popular Bloom and AG1 greens powders) and I'm giving you my full opinion on whether or not I'd consider these (and many more)  "diet culture," and how to evaluate your own relationship with these things.  If you have any items, trends or brands you want to submit for this episode series, feel free to DM me on instagram @sass.and.cellulite 

    weight limits & walking pads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 17:25


    I've had my walking pad for a year - let's get into my thoughts on it! Is it worth it? Is it diet culture? Do you need one? I also dive into a little bit about weight limits I've encountered as a plus size gal out in the wild, including finding a walking pad. I mention Hope Zuckerbrow and her cozy cardio trend, check her out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hope_zuckerbrowIf you have more questions about the walking pad, DM me on IG! If you want to see more technical questions answered - check out my Instagram highlight here: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18066408499394623/Shop my walking pad here: https://a.co/d/bt4tPVo

    new year, new me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 24:01


    Happy New Year!!! It's "new year, new me," season and in this episode I get sassy about new year's resolutions, which ones NOT to set, and how to set actual healthy goals for 2024. Follow me on IG at @sass.and.cellulite and tell me what your goals for this year are so I can cheer you on! xoxo, Kaitlyn

    don't start a journey // with Gabby Male

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 45:30


    Special guest Gabby Male joins me for this episode as we dive into what it means to have a healthy relationship with exercise. Red flags to look out for, how your language impacts your healing journey, fitness trends we want to leave behind in 2023 and more! Go follow and show Gabby some love on Instagram - @gabbymale

    26 hills I will die on

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 13:44


    Welcome to my new podcast, A Dose of Sass! As a fun kind of intro episode, and in honor of me turning 26 in December, this episode is 26 things that I'm willing to fight you on. 26 hills that I'm willing to die on, that will form the foundation of this podcast, really just set the tone for the content going forward. This is the sass, of @sass.and.cellulite - buckle up and enjoy the ride! 

    A Dose of Sass - Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 2:33


    Hi, I'm Kaitlyn! You may know me as @sass.and.cellulite - and welcome to A Dose of Sass. I've spent about 10 years of my life in the diet-restrict cycle, and the last 4ish years unlearning that cycle and discovering what it means to have a healthy relationship with food, body, fashion and exercise. This podcast is going to give you the real, the raw, and the sass that comes with embarking on this journey - the big sis advice I wish I had when I started, and hopefully to make you feel a little less alone. Tune in weekly for episodes on diet culture, plus size fashion, body confidence and more. 

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