Food For Thought with Kylie Thompson

Thank you all for listening, and for a memorable season one! Make sure to stay tuned for when the second season of the Food for Thought Podcast will return!

Want to know how to keep yourself going when your mental health is low? Listen to Kylie's self care routine and add some to your day to see if they work for you, too! Want to buy merch? Head to this link: http://www.teepublic.com/mask/9140241/food-for-thought

On this week's episode, Kylie addresses how her overall health is holding up after a slight setback earlier this month. Make sure to keep supporting the podcast through merch purchases, leaving reviews, and subscribing!

After a few weeks of hiding out, our host is BACK with a little explanation for you all as to why she's been gone. Thank you to everyone who has reached out and asked about the FFT podcast and don't worry, we're not going anywhere! Stay tuned for upcoming episodes.

Kylie's all by herself today for her first solo episode in a while! Today's topics include dating apps in a COVID world, how to tell a partner about your mental health, staying confident while dating, and more!

Thanks for listening to episode 20 of the FFT Podcast! This week's guest is author, mental health advocate, & fellow recovery warrior Julia Grigorian. Julia and Kylie discuss the book, how her social media advocacy molded her into the person she is today, what life has been like after she deactivated her recovery account, and more! Make sure to follow Julia on Instagram @Dropsofjules!

Join Susan and Kylie for part two of their two-part series on dating, soul mates, being confident while dating, getting caught up in "relationship goals," and more! Make sure to check out Susan on Instagram @susanfochs, check out her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-make-an-impact-podcast/id1523966714 and you can learn more about her nonprofit organization here: https://operationnotalone.net/

Nonprofit organization CEO, fellow podcaster, Miss America local volunteer, and #BossBabe Susan Fochs joins Kylie for an episode all about her journey through the Miss America Organization as a competitor and titleholder. Want to check out more of Susan's work? Listen to her podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-make-an-impact-podcast/id1523966714 Check out her nonprofit here: https://operationnotalone.net and follow her on instagram @susanfochs

Former Milwaukee Bucks dancer and future Miss America Jennifer Schmidt joins Kylie in the virtual recording studio as they discuss Jen's journey to becoming a professional dancer and why she ultimately left that lifestyle behind and chose a different path. Make sure to follow Jen at @lilredjen16 (and her puppy @meant2bemurray) on Instagram.

Hey everyone! This week's episode was cruelly deleted by my laptop while I peacefully slept, but don't worry - Next week the content will be coming to you! Stay tuned for next week's interview! Looking for something to do with your Monday instead of listen to FFT? Buy some MERCH! http://www.teepublic.com/mask/9140241/food-for-thought

Gia Dougherty is back for another episode! Today the girls talk about their college years and how eating disorder culture is normalized when it comes to drinking while in college. Make sure to leave a rating and review for this week's episode and follow @Foodforthoughtpod_ on Instagram for more content!

Today's episode features Kylie's friend and former MAO local titleholder Hayley Schonter. The girls chat about pageantry, Haley's experience as a pre-professional ballerina at Ballet Chicago, and much more! Find Haley on Instagram @haleyanya. Are you an athlete and want to be featured on the FFT podcast? Email your inquiries to foodforthoughtpodcast.info@gmail.com

Mental Health advocate Duly Rose joins Kylie in the Zoom "studio" this week to talk about her mental health, her battle with an eating disorder, and more!Like this episode? Make sure to follow Duly on instagram @nutellawithaspoon, keep up with Food for Thought @foodforthoughtpod_!Want to buy merch? Check out FFT apparel including masks, tee's, and more! http://www.teepublic.com/mask/9140241/food-for-thought

Social media advocate Chloe Regan joins Kylie on Food for Thought today! They discuss Chloe's eating disorder recovery journey, the nonprofit she runs, and more! Make sure to follow Chloe on Instagram @selflovingcloe

Kylie is joined by Miss Emerald City 2020 and Miss Washington candidate Maddie Louder! These pageant pals talk about COVID and dealing with recovery while taking on this new way of living in quarantine, Maddie's social impact initiative, and more! Follow Maddie @maddielouder or @missemeraldcitywa on Instagram!

Kylie interviews Liz Rooke, owner of The Thrive Area health and wellness brand! Make sure to follow Liz @the_thrive_arena on Instagram and check out www.thrivearena.com.

Former Miss America's Outstanding Teen and current Miss Georgia candidate Olivia McMillan sits down with Kylie to talk about her social impact initiative "Bee You," how she overcame her eating disorder while being publicly body-shamed during her year as MAO Teen, why she continues to compete in the Miss America Organization, and more! Make sure to follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamcmillan

McKinzie Deaton talks all things Miss Oklahoma, Miss America 2.0, her social impact initiative, & more!Purchase Food for thought merch using this link -------> https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/9140241-food-for-thought?store_id=251611

This week's episode features social media influencer, eating disorder recovery advocate, and small business owner Millie Staniforth!Make sure to follow Millie on instagram @milliessstaniforth / @cinnamillie_ and check out her online store www.abandofhope.com.Purchase Food for Thought merch using this link -------> https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/9140241-food-for-thought?store_id=251611

Today Kylie sits down with Miss Greater Des Moines 2020, Gia Dougherty! The girls talk about what it's like being an eating disorder recovery advocate while in relapse, establishing credibility within their organizations, how their personal and love lives have been affected by their eating disorders, and more!LINKS: blacklivesmatter.carrd.co // https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eex8U4i43vk

Today Kylie sits down solo to talk about how COVID 19 has affected her eating disorder recovery journey. Want to be a part of accountability checks with Kylie? Send her a Direct Message on Instagram @Kyllllieeee or @FoodforThoughtPod

In episode 5, fellow podcaster Shanelle Herrick sits down with Kylie to talk about her eating disorder recovery journey, being in a relationship while recovering, how she used the internet as a tool for recovery, and how her education was impacted while suffering from a toxic binge-restrict cycle. Find Shanelle's podcast "Feeding Freedom" on Apple, Spotify, and Soundcloud, and follow her inspirational instagram @Feeding.freedom

This week Kylie fangirls over one of her Miss America organization role models, Miss Phoenix 2020, Melody Pierce! The girls talk about Melody's Miss America journey, resources for those who may be struggling with their eating disorder in the midst of COVID19, Melody's STEPS to recovery, and so much more!Want to keep up with Melody? Check out her social media! @Steps_recovery, @Melodyyfaith, @Missphoenixaz.National Eating Disorder Association Hotline: 1-800-931-2237

In episode 3, Miss Wisconsin Earth USA 2020 Emma Loney sits down with Kylie to talk about her journey to becoming an eating disorder awareness advocate, being a social media influencer, blocking out haters, and being a plus-sized pageant queen in a fatphobic world.

Today Kylie interviews her friend and fellow eating disorder recovery warrior, Madison Auge! Join the ladies in discussing competing in pageants while recovering from an eating disorder, stereotypes they've faced over the years, and what Madison is doing to raise awareness for those who have eating disorders.

Welcome to the premiere of Food for Thought! In this episode, Kylie chats about her body shame origin story, how she became an advocate for eating disorder awareness and advocation, and why she wanted to start Food for Thought

Coming April 27 to Public House Media, join Kylie Thompson on her new show called Food for Thought! Subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode. Bonus points if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts and tell two friends about this new show.