The Body Grievers Club

In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana welcome Margaret Dougherty, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss her experiences with pregnancy as a person in a larger body. Margaret shares her journey toward body acceptance, the challenges she faced with medical professionals, and the lack of representation and support for plus-size pregnant women. They also discuss the importance of advocating for oneself in medical settings and the societal pressure on pregnancy. Despite the hardships, Margaret expresses the joy and fulfillment she feels as a new mother and emphasizes that every pregnancy experience is valid, regardless of body size.TIME STAMPS:01:41 Margaret's Journey to Body Acceptance03:42 Pregnancy Fears and Realities04:43 Navigating Doctor's Appointments 10:49 The Fear of Gestational Diabetes 20:20 Navigating High-Risk Pregnancy Concerns21:10 The Changing Relationship of Body Image and Pregnancy23:21 Grief and Expectations of the Body During Pregnancy26:18 Challenges with Plus-Size Maternity Clothing28:38 Hospital Experiences and Systemic Issues35:38 Advocating for Yourself in HealthcareWant more of Margaret?Instagram: @margaretd_lmftWant more of Bri?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/

In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri and Jana invite Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach and advocate, to discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals in larger bodies who seek to grow their families. Nicola shares her personal journey with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), pregnancy, and body advocacy. The conversation covers common myths about fertility and body size, ways to find supportive healthcare providers, and strategies to navigate medical appointments. Nicola emphasizes the importance of self-worth and community support while challenging diet culture's impact on health and fertility. Practical advice is given on advocating for oneself and nurturing physical and emotional health during the fertility journey.TIME STAMPS:01:22 Nicola's Journey into Fat Positive Fertility05:06 Challenges and Myths in Fat Fertility10:48 Navigating Healthcare and Advocacy26:16 Anti-Diet Approaches to Fertility39:20 Final Thoughts and ResourcesWant more of Bri?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ Want more of Nicola? Instagram: @fatpositivefertilityWebsite : www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Book: Fat and Fertile (available on Amazon)

In episode 71 of the Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana are joined by Hannah, a neurodiverse and gender-queer fitness professional. *In this episode, Bri refers to Hannah as she. Hannah's pronouns are they/them.*The group chats about Hannah's experiences with ADHD and potential autism, the challenges of body image, navigating diet culture, and how movement plays a vital role in managing stress and mental health. Additionally, Hannah highlights their community, the Body Liberation Playground, which fosters an inclusive and non-judgmental space for diverse abilities. Listeners are encouraged to embrace a trauma-informed approach to movement as well as to prioritize mental and emotional well-being over societal expectations when integrating exercise/movement into their lives.01:39 Hannah's Journey Through Struggles with Diet Culture and Fitness 14:01 Reclaiming Body Autonomy through movement and self-compassion18:35 Empowering Movement and Self-Compassion **reword23:00 Practical Steps for Body Liberation26:27 Movement as a Self-Awareness Tool27:40 Trauma-Informed and Enjoyable Movement32:39 Fitness Myths and Realities37:03 Reclaiming Movement and Enoughness 41:17 Ways to Integrate Movement with AccomodationsWant more of Hannah?Instagram: @hannahhusband Get a special discount for the Body Liberation Playground HERE: https://www.hannahhusband.com/bodyliberationplayground-briWant more of Bri?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/

In episode 70 of The Body Grievers® Club, hosts Bri and Jana engage with opera singer and model Alex Frankel, founder of the Hot Fat Guy Club, to discuss topics such as body positivity, challenging societal biases, and redefining masculinity.  The conversation covers personal journeys through weight cycling, battling body shame, and navigating traditional gender expectations from adolescence to adulthood. Key discussions highlight how to embrace self-confidence and authentic self-expression, strategies to cultivate  confidence, and the significance of unconditional love and self-acceptance. 00:23 The Birth of the Hot Fat Guy Club 02:02 Body Image from a Male Perspective 05:46 Learning Body Hatred 09:31 The Role of Representation 13:32 Masculinity and Fatphobia 18:41 Positive Fat Male Role Models 23:11 Self-Confidence and Self-Worth 30:23 Creating an Alter Ego for Confidence 34:16 The Hot Fat Guy Club 36:31 Exploring Masculinity and Body Image FOLLOW ALEX: IG: ⁠alexfrankel_the_lionhaired⁠ + ⁠@hotfatguyclub⁠ TikTok: ⁠alexfrankel_the_lionhaired⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.hotfatguyclub.com/⁠ WORK WITH BRI: ⁠Click here ⁠for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

In episode 69 of the Body Grievers® Club podcast, guest Jay Salazar (he/him), a TikTok educator known for his comedic and political content, discusses his experiences with bariatric surgery and then subsequent journey in finding food freedom  This episode includes: Challenges faced post-surgery, including criticism from the bariatric community Transitioning to intuitive eating post bariatric surgery Navigating towards body positivity The pressures of existing in both the awareness of anti-diet and the lingering desire for weight loss 00:00 Trigger Warning and Introduction 02:33 Jay's Bariatric Surgery Journey 05:48 Post-Surgery Realizations and Food Freedom 11:40 Navigating Social Media and Criticism + Health Care 14:53 Navigating Healthcare Challenges 19:44 Facing Criticism and Finding Peace 22:14 Reflections on Body Image 24:24 The Ongoing Journey of Self-Acceptance To Find Jay's funny + insightful content, follow him: Instagram: @thejaysalazar_ TikTok: thejaysalazar WORK WITH BRI: Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

In episode 68 of The Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana welcome guest Lindley Ashline, a photographer and body liberation activist from Seattle. Lindley shares her journey towards becoming a fat positive advocate, influenced by her strong sense of justice rooted in her autism. The conversation covers her experiences with body image growing up, the importance of visibility for all body sizes, and overcoming 'picture grief.'  Here's what to expect from this episode: 02:03 Lindley's Journey to Fat Positivity 03:08 The Impact of Diet Culture 06:21 Discovering Fat Positivity Online 08:40 The Role of Justice in Body Liberation 12:50 The Power of Representation in Photography 21:59 Challenging Historical Erasure of Fat Bodies 24:58 Navigating Bias in Photography 26:35 Managing Grief Through Photography 27:51 Addressing Physical and Emotional Needs during photos 29:16 The Importance of Feeling Safe 30:02 Personal Experiences and Client Stories 32:52 The Value of Being in Photos 40:10 Preparing for a Photo Shoot 43:57 Resources and Final Thoughts Join Bri and Lindley in their collaborative picture grief masterclass, Unseen: How to Become Part of the Memories Again. This 75 min master class will  dig deep into the emotional complexity and cultural layers of picture grief. Learn more about UNSEEN here.  Save $10 with early bird code: BESEEN10 To work with Lindley Check out: https://bodyliberationphotos.com Learn more about her program SEEN: a 1:1 opportunity to explore your photos:  https://bodyliberationphotos.com/seen A Free Resource: How to Find a Body-Positive Photographer: https://bodyliberationphotos.com/how-to-find-a-bodypositive-photographer A Free Resource: Body Liberation Guide: http://bit.ly/bodyliberationguide  Emily Nagoski quote from Come As You Are: "Images matter. They tell us what's possible, what things go together, what belongs and what doesn't belong. And we're all just trying to belong somewhere.”  To work with Bri: Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

WELCOME to Ep. 67 of the podcast! In this special episode of the Body Grievers Club, host Bri hot seat coaches herself on an IG LIVE where she addresses a significant body image hurdle following a trip from Costa Rica. She recounts her experience of refusing a wheelchair at the Miami airport despite needing one.  This IG live turned podcast episode demonstrates the use of the very same CORE BELIEF framework that she uses with clients to explore her own body image hurdle. Here's what to expect in this episode: 01:08 Exploring Core Beliefs and Internalized Ableism 10:08 Facing the fears of losing mobility ( PS *crying starts here*) 13:18 Bri's movement story 16:14 Understanding the Head to Heart Disconnect And so much more! REGISTER FOR A FREE Webinar: Unavoidable Body Grief: Register Here

Welcome back to another episode of The Body Grievers Club! In the beginning of episode 66, I give you 2 questions for reflection. If my body image wasn't holding me back, how would I show up differently in my life? Why is my body holding me back from doing this? In episode 66, you will explore: How to identify the ways your body image might be holding you back. The importance of living your best life now, regardless of body size. Understanding and addressing "unavoidable body grief." Actionable steps towards body liberation and self-acceptance. We will delve FURTHER into this difficult topic in my FREE WEBINAR: UNAVOIDABLE BODY GRIEF. Join me as we explore this further and learn how to navigate and heal our relationship with our bodies so we can live our best, unapologetic, big beautiful life. Click here to join the free webinar.

Welcome to episode 65 of the Body Grievers Club. In this episode, hosts Bri and Jana welcome enneagram experts Becca + Mark on how exploring the Enneagram can help us understand our body image. Here's what to expect in this episode: an overview of what the Enneagram is and how it can help you understand yourself how each Enneagram type experiences body image issues differently how the Enneagram can help foster self-acceptance and compassion a rapid fire segment analyzing potential core fears about body image for each Enneagram type Don't know your enneagram type? take the test here. To learn more about Mark follow him on instagram at @ennealifecoaching or go to his website: www.ennealifecoaching.com To learn more about Becca, follow her on instagram at @TakingBackTherapy or go to her website https://fullbloomcounseling.com/ To connect with Jana, message her @bodygrieversclub Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers Club. In episode 64, I chat with my friend, client, and colleague Mackenzie Woolwich, a registered dietitian who helps intuitive eaters find health without weight loss. We discuss intuitive eating, body image, and how to navigate the complexities of health outside of diet culture. Here's what to expect in the episode: 02:37 Challenging the Weight Loss Paradigm 03:56 The Impact of Weight Stigma in Healthcare 05:21  Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor's Office 07:36 Redefining Health Beyond Weight 12:00 Social Determinants of Health 15:55 The Problem with BMI and Diet Culture 24:16 Embracing Intuitive Movement 33:42 Health at Every Size as a Social Justice Movement 35:00 How to Work with Mackenzie Woolwich CLICK HERE to get access to Mack's Free Training, Shifting Your Desire for Weight Loss. Resources Mentioned: Body Scapegoating with Bonnie Roney Ep. Advocating for your self at the doctors Ep. Redefining Health Master Class Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

WELCOME TO EPISODE 63 of the Body Grievers® Club. In this solo episode, Bri interviews Sophie House, a NYC lawyer + researcher, and a Body Griever® graduate. In this episode we delve into: • the journey of saying goodbye to the dream of having a "perfect" body + societal expectations tied to body image • challenges of living in a larger body especially with weight bias in healthcare • the cost of existing in a living in a larger body but also how life can be bigger in a larger body • and the healing agents of community + healing your relationship with food We also discuss Sophie's substack, "Making It Big," a newsletter aiming to amplify successful stories of individuals in larger bodies, promoting representation and celebrating achievements. Check out Bri's feature in Making it Big. Resources: Body Grievers Group: Join the waitlist for the Body Grievers Group Body Image Bootcamp: Join the waitlist for Body Image Bootcamp [for providers] Making It Big Newsletter: Subscribe to Making it Big Substack Stacy Bias' Fat Archetypes: Stacy Bias' Fat Archetypes I'm An Adult on TikTok: Fat History with im.an.adult Podcast Episode with Shanea: Listen to Podcast Ep. 58 Plus Size Love Make sure to subscribe to the Body Image Breakdown to get the JUICY deets for each episode.

Welcome to episode 62 of the Body Grievers Club! Today we are joined by friend + business Coach Jo White, a registered dietitian and business coach as we talk about talking up unapologetic space in the health + wellness field. Even if you aren't an entrepenuer, you may benefit from this episode, exploring what might it might look like to live your best, unapologetic life. This episode is a little different than our usual. Here's what we get into: my transition from a struggling therapist to thriving coach a breakdown of grief + how it showed up in our life our lives the importance of mindset shifts and the power of taking up space as a business owner. embracing entrepreneurship unapologetically without invitation If you are a health + wellness provider and you are watching my business from the sidelines and wondering -- how the f*ck does she do this, join my FREE WEBINAR: Burned Out: It's time to shift from burned out helper to bad ass CEO Other resources mentioned in this episode: Bri's Body Image Bootcamp for the providers Click here to get the Body Image Breakdown for Ep 62. Listen The Nutrition + Ambitious Podcast by Jo White

Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers Club! Today we are joined by Leah Kern, a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, who is hosting a FREE PANEL on Summer Support. In this episode, we will discuss: Navigating body image challenges during the summer months The concept of body neutrality and how to practice it The significance of building a supportive community during the summer Reclaiming summer joy in the body you have now JOIN US for A FREE PANEL featuring multidisciplinary anti-diet professionals to support you on your journey divesting from diet culture this summer. CLICK HERE TO JOIN. Resources mentioned in this episode: Shoulders Down Body Scapegoating Episode with Bonnie Roney Click here to get the body image breakdown of episode 61

Welcome to another episode of the Body Grievers Club! Today's guest is Tory Stroker, an anti-diet registered dietitian and mom from New Jersey, discussing body image, pregnancy, and postpartum. Tory shares her personal journey through pregnancy and postpartum, navigating body image challenges and the lack of resources available. She emphasizes the importance of discussing the complexities of body changes during this time. The conversation delves into the pressures and expectations surrounding pregnancy and postpartum body image, including societal comments and internalized beliefs. Tory highlights the need for support and setting boundaries to honor individual experiences. Listeners can access Tory's postpartum body image masterclass here. Follow her on instagram here. Follow her substack here. Find her website here. PLUS a reminder to UNLOCK BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT : Access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance.

Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers® Club! In this episode, Bri dives deep into the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with her friend and expert therapist, Molly Bahr. Molly will hot seat coach Bri around a body image hurdle: feeling discomfort of feeling her stomach touch her legs. Through IFS, Molly helps Bri identify and connect with different parts of herself, some named after well known TV characters including Monica from Friends and Disgust from Inside Out Molly guides Bri through understanding the roles of these protective parts and the underlying fears they hold This episode will demonstrate how even the greatly skilled Body Image with Bri's is bested by her own "logic" in order to unconsciously self protect Bri will give you all the JUCIY behind the scene thoughts in her newest newsletter The Body Image Breakdown. Be sure to subscribe to get behind the episodes details, transcripts and more. To work with Molly, get on her waitlist or purchase a replay of our joint Master Class on Healing Body Image Wounds with IFS .

If you are cynic about love because of your body image - this is the episode for YOU! In this episode, Texas native, nurse practictioner + Body Griever® graduate Shanea Palone takes us through her incredible LOVE STORY of meeting her now husband + love of her life. Dating in a large body made dating hard for Shanea, but through ALL the bad dates, bad experiences + proverbial frogs, it all pales in comparison to the joy she feels now with her husband. Walk down memory lane with us as we explore how Shanea went from Body Griever® to Wife + Mom. Want to purchase the Fat Love, Sex + Body Image Q+A we discuss in this episode? Click here for replay access. If you are struggling with the grief of dating in your current body, we would love to support your inside the Body Grievers Community.

In this episode Bri + Jana explore how they would coach someone through the hurdle of a partner telling them they don't find them attractive since their weight gain.Bri + Jana believe that our partners attraction to us is NOT our responsibility + says MORE about their views on bodies and what's going on with them. But they also hold space for the discomfort and grief accompanied with these sentiments. In this episode they will discuss:- how the patriarchy and male gaze impacts our view of beauty and attraction as well as the conditioning of media- some thought strategies around how to explore your partners feedback without taking it personally- tough questions you need consider about what you desire + value in relationshipsTake the Harvard Bias Test here.If you are struggling with the grief of gaining weight, we would love to support your inside the Body Grievers Community. ⁠

In today's episode of the Body Grievers club, Bri + Jana talk about how gaining weight does not mean that you are giving up on yourself. Some other key themes in the episode include challenges you might face when resisting societal norms  insights into the complexities of grief + body image Bri + Jana's personal growth stories, including freedom from self-punishment and navigating life without hyper-focusing on body size. an offering of hope recognizing that true freedom comes from letting go of unrealistic expectations.

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Amanda Mittman. Amanda is an RD and the owner of Happy Valley Nutrition + Bitchin Body Image RD. In this episode we talk about the hurdles keeping your provider from having the body image conversation. If you are a provider, consider grabbing Amanda's Body Image Toolkit link or find out more about her in her bio on her ⁠instagram page⁠. To hear MORE on Amanda's success as a business owner, be sure to tune into ⁠Episode 2 of Bri's Biz Bytes Podcast.⁠

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 1 of this 7 part mini series. If you are • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • You want to get in the room with Bri + Jana + other body grievers® JOIN MEMBERSHIP + RETREAT 12 months of body image coaching + an in person retreat ⁠⁠Apply Today.⁠⁠ In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 2 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • 2 tangible criteria to measure your self talk • why reassessing self talk usually fails We provide 3 tangible tips to help you REASSESS Self talk [STEP 2] If you are • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • You want to get in the room with Bri + Jana + other body grievers® JOIN MEMBERSHIP + RETREAT 12 months of body image coaching + an in person retreat ⁠Apply Today.⁠ In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 3 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • How to explore your body image triggers in a trauma informed way We provide 3 tangible tips to help you INVESTIGATE [Step 3] If you are • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • You want to get in the room with Bri + Jana + other body grievers® JOIN MEMBERSHIP + RETREAT 12 months of body image coaching + an in person retreat Apply Today. In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 4 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • what SEXY permission looks like • the difference between self efficacy + self esteem • how permission can shift you from people pleasing to a courageous communicator We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help CREATE sexy self permission [Step 4] If you are listening in REAL time [Nov 15 2023] we want to invite you a special event. This is for you if: • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • For providers and body grievers® JOIN OUR MASTER CLASS: THE BARGAINING PHASE NOV 21st at 7pm EST 2023. this LIVE 90-minute masterclass on November 21st at 7pm ET. will give you a tangible path to understand how to move from body hatred into making peace in your here & now body while also teaching all about body grief. Join us In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 5 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • what it means to live your BUBBLe [best unapologetic, big beautiful life] • How we lived our BUBBLe in Costa Rica • How grief + joy exist together, not separately We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help you begin living your best life NOW [Step 5] If you are listening in REAL time [Nov 8 2023] we want to invite you a special event. This is for you if: • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • For providers and body grievers® JOIN OUR MASTER CLASS: THE BARGAINING PHASE NOV 21st at 7pm EST 2023. this LIVE 90-minute masterclass on November 21st at 7pm ET. will give you a tangible path to understand how to move from body hatred into making peace in your here & now body while also teaching all about body grief. Join us In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 6 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • What makes it difficult to ask for our needs + wants • How to shift the black + white thinking • Lean into the HELL YES + satisfaction factor of body image' We provide 3 journal prompt questions to consider highlighting your NEEDS for body image work [Step 6] If you are listening in REAL time [Nov 1 2023] we want to invite you a special event. This is for you if: • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • If you are a provider who helps clients with Body Grief • If you are new here or you've been here forever • If you've worked with us or if you've never worked with us before We want to cordially invite you to our OPEN HOUSE on NOV 7th at 7pm EST 2023. RSVP HERE to meet 2 fat fabulous body image coaches {Bri+Jana} in real time, and hear how we can help you get UNSTUCK with your body grief in 2024 so you can embrace your best unapologetic beautiful life In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 7 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: What motivates your for CHANGE We talk about the enneagram + how personality + values collide We provide 3 journal prompt questions to consider when thinking about Aligning to Your Values [Step 7] If you are listening in REAL time [Oct 2023] we want to invite you a special event. This is for you if: YOU if are tired of hating your body Body love feels unattainable You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you If you are a provider who helps clients with Body Grief If you are new here or you've been here forever If you've worked with us or if you've never worked with us before We want to cordially invite you to our OPEN HOUSE on NOV 7th at 7pm EST 2023. RSVP HERE to meet 2 fat fabulous body image coaches {Bri+Jana} in real time, hear FIRST how you can work with us in 2024, and get your burning body image questions answered. See you there!

In today's episode, Bri is joined by Christine, the Mighty Murphin Fashion Ranger. Christine is a fat liberation and neurodiversity advocate who started an initiative to promote bringing plus size fashion back into stores, #BackToTheRack. Her platform focuses on accepting and respecting bodies regardless of size, challenging fashion brands to be more size inclusive, and discussing the struggles plus size women face in society. PLUS a reminder to UNLOCK BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT : Access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance. Click HERE to UNLOCK ACCESS. Not sure the VAULT is right for you? Send us your questions here. Selkie: up to a 6X and custom Universal Standard: up to size 40 Dia and Co: up to size 32 Rising Sunflower Btq: up to 6X Superfit Hero: up to 7X Peridot Robes: up to 7X Hey Mavens: up to 10X Shop Luv Me More: up to 34+ Harper Wilde: currently up to a 4X but they are working on expanding their sizes further with @laurenstruth (brand ambassador) Girlfriend Collective: up to 6X REBDOLLS: up to 6X

In today's episode, Bri is joined by dating coach Lily Womble to discuss the intersections of dating + body image. Lily is an entrepreneur, like Bri, who helps others find their way through the dating world to confront their fears when it comes to love and dating Lily says in the episode, "How have we been socialized to believe about ourselves and what we are worthy of and what is possible for us, especially in our love lives". They discuss coming into your own agency for your pleasure in life, instead of relying on outsourcing. To find Lily - check her out on tiktok @datebrazen Listen to her podcast Date Brazen (especially the episodes mentioned 135 & 91 or MY episode as a guest -- 139) PLUS a reminder to UNLOCK BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT : Access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance. Click HERE to UNLOCK ACCESS. Not sure the VAULT is right for you? Send us your questions here.

In today's episode, Bri & Jana discuss the how the cult mentality shows up in diet culture and how difficult it can be to get out. • what gaslighting is and what it looks like in diet culture • 3 reasons why people get sucked into cults • A journal prompt exercise to explore your identity around your involvement in "cults" • They also tackle difficult questions like "What would you say to someone who tries to call HAES a cult?" In the episode the documentary we reference is Nexium on HBO Max. PLUS a reminder that BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT UNLOCKS 8/10/2023 Access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance. Click HERE to UNLOCK ACCESS. Not sure the VAULT is right for you? Join us for our Master Class: Healing Body Image Wounds OR send us your questions here.

BODY IMAGE IS A DIG, not a journey. Whether you are a professional or a body griever this episode is about exploring your body image pain points. In this episode I'll cover: How body image is not just about your body WHY body grief is keeping you stuck How body image is like an archeological dig How to begin to DIG through the CULT of diet culture This episode also gives you the BIGGEST sneak peek of our upcoming body image program: BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT to UNLOCK access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance. Doors for the VAULT open 8/10/2023 Get on the waitlist NOW for early access + the opportunity to WIN an intensive with me! Click HERE to access the waitlist!

In this episode, Bri talks about exploring body image is not a place of arrival. She talks about dating, intimacy, intersect with body image and self esteem. She goes through parts of her body grief framework and how to reframe fears and all or nothing statements. HOW TO WORK WITH BRI +JANA: If you are a provider in the helping profession, you are struggling with how to sell your life changing programs and offerings -- grab my master class "How to Make the Perfect Pitch without icky sales strategy". And LASTLY: Get on the WAITLIST for our upcoming body image program: THE BODY IMAGE VAULT for all of Bri's top resources to help shift body grief to body acceptance. The waitlist can be found HERE!

Whether you are a professional or a body griever this episode is ALL about knowing your worth. We discuss: - Building your confidence and self-esteem surrounding money - The connection between body image and money mindset - Overcoming scarcity mindset - Pricing your services as a helper that reflects your value, integrity, and meets the needs of your clients To learn more about Kelly + her book keeping services check out her instagram @kelly.marshall.8 We talk all things enneagram, myers briggs + money archetypes. Learn your MONEY ARCHETYPE here! If you are a provider in the helping profession, you are struggling with how to sell your life changing programs and offerings -- grab my master class "How to Make the Perfect Pitch without icky sales strategy". And LASTLY: Get on the WAITLIST for our upcoming body image program: THE BODY IMAGE VAULT for all of Bri's top resources to help shift body grief to body acceptance. The waitlist can be found HERE!

In this episode - Bri + Bonnie explore the concept of body scapegoating! Body scapegoating is when you blame your body for ailments rather than getting curious at what the cause is.  - In this episode we will show you we both move through body distress - we normalize negative beliefs even as body image professionals - and how to shift beliefs that have always been there To learn more about Bonnie and find out about her work - check out her instagram @diet.culture.rebel To learn more about how to work with Bri + Jana - check out our link tree.

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Joining me today is my great friend Steph Greene. Steph is an expert on fat sex and in this episode we'll get into the nitty gritty of self-acceptance and what that means within sex and relationships. We'll talk about how there are such societal double standards between men and women and how women especially tend to not believe and even argue with someone who finds them attractive because it's so deeply ingrained that a fat body cannot be desirable. Many of us are uncomfortable asking for what we want, or receiving what we want or need. In intimate relationships and in other areas of life, we need to be able to ask and receive so that others can have the opportunity to give, and so that resentment doesn't have a chance to take hold. All of it comes down to knowing what you like and don't like, getting comfortable with yourself, and getting comfortable speaking up. Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

Recently I went to the doctor for a checkup. I had been seeing this doctor for 4 years and I had just seen her 6 months ago, and my blood work looked great. This time, I felt off, my blood work was off, and I hadn't been taking my thyroid medication regularly. For the first time ever, my doctor brought up intentional weight loss as a solution to my current issues. She even suggested surgery, which I have already had and had a horrible experience with. To say I was shocked is an understatement. I could have walked out of that appointment and not gone back. I could have let her blame my autoimmune diagnoses on my body size. Instead, I asked myself how I would advocate for one of my Body Grievers, and instead explained how intentional weight loss was never going to be an option for me because of my disordered past. Luckily, she listened. Check out my resources at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

Welcome back to another hot seat coaching session. As the holidays approach, do you find yourself dreading the conversations at dinner because your body has changed? Today's guest is feeling that apprehension. I'll coach her through her trauma responses, talking to herself the way she would talk to her niece or a student, and building some planned coping mechanisms. Are you interested in being hot seat coached on the podcast? We are looking for hot seat guests for 2023 - check it out here. A Podcast Launch Bestie production

Burnout is highly celebrated in our culture, in America especially. Are you familiar with the phrase, “I'll sleep when I'm dead?” We're expected to hustle and grind. When I was very young, I connected my worth to my doing. The attention and compliments I got when I did something that made someone else happy felt really good. Particularly living in a fat body, if I was productive, I was worthy. How can we go about healing from burnout that keeps our cup empty? Realign with your values. Prioritize what's important and what's urgent. Delegate what you can, which may mean humbling yourself to be able to accept help. Detach yourself from the outcome. Find new hobbies. What is play for you? Can you pair a task you don't like doing with a task you do like doing? What can you do to delegate and conserve your energy? Burnout is perpetual, but it can be healed. Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

Today's guest is Sarah Cottrell, host of The Former Lawyer Podcast. She is a former lawyer herself, former client of mine, and happily a current friend and colleague. Today we'll talk about how she helps people get out of their soul-sucking lawyer gig, what happens afterward, and how that relates to the Body Grievers journey. There are more similarities than you might think. Sarah's experience in Body Grievers Club was life changing. She had been in therapy for 6 years attempting to recover from her eating disorder, but learning how to really process grief has helped her in every other aspect of life. Developing the self-compassion required to try new things and fail has been a game changer. Connect with Sarah at https://formerlawyer.com/ Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

Join me for hotseat coaching with my guest Meghan. Meghan had gotten a Peloton bike in order to be part of the culture and get back into joyful movement. She has run into problems with the way she fits on the bike and the way it functions, plus the guilt of having bought this expensive bike that's been gathering dust. Listen in as we unpack internalized fatphobia, societal pressures, guilt, and boundaries. Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

CONTENT NOTE: In this episode we will discuss emotional abuse from an older partner. Welcome Vinny Welsby to the Body Grievers Club podcast. Vinny is a fatphobia activist, educator, and diversity trainer. They dealt with many body image issues growing up, such as poverty and not having enough food, having a fat body and not feeling like they should eat because of it, living in a homeless shelter, and abuse from a much older boyfriend. Finny saw a message online that it was okay to be fat, and there was no turning back. We'll have a good discussion about body grief, hope, Santa, pronouns, and multiple marginalizations. Vinny Welsby (they/them) is a world-leading expert on dismantling fatphobia and diet-culture, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. They went from being homeless, abused with self-esteem that was achingly low into the courageous fat activist and change maker they are today. Victoria helps people fall in love with themselves and is dedicated to shifting the way society views fat bodies. You can connect with Vinny and find their book, TEDx talk, podcast, and social links on https://fiercefatty.com/ Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

I'm ECSTATIC to welcome Tiff Roe to the podcast today. Tiff found me on IG back when I was brand new and shared my series on eating disorders versus disordered eating, and my audience exploded. Today we're going to talk about the clinical definition of grief. Whereas bereavement is the experience of losing a loved one to death and mourning is the cultural expression of what's going on, grief itself is the intense physical and psychological distress we experience in response to loss. Collectively, we are all experiencing pandemic grief and the effects of life as we knew it being ripped away. Listen in as we talk about all things body image, inner child wounds, unconditional love, and diet culture. Connect with Tiffany @heytiffanyroe and online at https://tiffanyroe.com/ Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

CONTENT NOTE: In this episode I will speak about medical abuse. In this episode, we're going to challenge that inner critic narrative. After I shared on IG about a doctor's appointment in which we saw a significant increase in my health values after making only 2 changes: reducing the stress in my life, and knowing that at my appointment we wouldn't talk about my weight. Even though this was a huge win for me, I found myself in a panic attack. My body had been ready for a fight that didn't happen because of the years of medical trauma that I've experienced. When we experience trauma, we essentially experience it twice: in the body, then in the brain. Our logical mind can convince us that we're not in that same danger anymore, but the body still remembers. In this episode, I'll walk you through some of the process that I went through with my EDMR therapist to heal some of the wounds I've held for so long. If you listened to the episode you know that this code is very important: BODYGRIEVERSCLUB Check out the link in my bio for my current offerings Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

Join me for a hotseat coaching with my client Kelsey. Kelsey was diagnosed with PCOS when she was 22 and because of weight stigma with her doctor, was unable to get any testing done until she lost weight. She has since been diagnosed with Type II diabetes and still doesn't fully feel that she deserves quality healthcare while she lives in a larger body. During this hotseat coaching session, we'll work through some beliefs that are holding her back from accepting herself and her body. Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

I'm so excited to welcome Ragen Chastain to the conversation. Ragen is a fat queer activist, speaker, and writer. Today we'll go in depth about fatphobia in medical care, including: Medical professionals practicing stereotypes instead of medicine The basis of fatphobia in the oppression of black and indigenous bodies Why BMI is bullshit How implicit bias can become explicit bias How to talk to doctors about diagnoses and treatments Weight stigma is not your fault, even if it has become your problem. Download printable self-advocacy cards here: https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/ Connect with Ragen: https://danceswithfat.org/ Subscribe here: https://weightandhealthcare.substack.com/ Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

Tiffany Croww is a yoga instructor who wants to help people be able to move in a way that feels good, regardless of their size. Today we'll chat about her journey with fitness, wellness, eating disorder recovery, and how losing 100 pounds wasn't enough. When she became pregnant with her daughter, she decided that she didn't want to set her up for a life of dieting and calorie counting. Tiffany finished her yoga instructor training one month before the pandemic shut everything down and has run a successful online business since. It took her a lot of self work to get to that point. Tiffany's advice to her past self would be to rest more Connect with Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanycroww/ Online: https://www.tiffanycroww.com/ Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

Charles and I have been friends for years. He was an instructor at a gym that I was a member at, and we hit it off right away. Charles ran his own gym for a few years called, “The Happiest Gym On Earth,” where everyone was welcomed and accepted regardless of body shape and size. As a coach with a larger body in the fitness space, he has had to fight a lot harder to be heard. He deals with backhanded compliments and microaggressions because of his body size and what that means as a fitness instructor. Charles recommends finding joyful movement that: feels good for your body and brings you fulfillment on an emotional level. Connect with Charles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamwagon/ Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

Today's guest is Steph Gaudreau, who is a strength nutrition specialist and lifting coach helping women lift weights, get stronger, and experience the life-changing magic of focusing on what you can do instead of only focusing on what you look like. Today we'll chat about her transition away from restrictive diet culture and how that experience frames her work today. Her experience with Paleo and the restrictions that went with it led her to learn how intuitive eating really is better for your body, especially when it comes to fitness goals. In the wellness space, a lot of it is oversimplified into “just eat this way.” With that comes the moralization of how well you're able to do that, and if you don't follow the program perfectly at all times that makes you less of a person. There's also a disregard for marginalized peoples - the vast majority of industry “leaders” are cishet white dudes. We have a long way to go when it comes to examining our internal and external biases about who can and can't be a health or nutrition expert. Connect with Steph on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steph_gaudreau/ Online: https://www.stephgaudreau.com/strength-nutrition-unlocked/ Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

The 5 stages of grief are commonly known, so in this episode i'm going to discuss how this relates to my Body Grief Method. Body grief is the loss or losses accompanied by the conscious choice to stop attempting to change one's body size. Moving through the 5 stages of grief is much the same: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. The acceptance stage doesn't mean loving every curve and dimple, it just means the absence of distress. Peace requires discomfort. We know peace because we know discomfort. The steps of the Body Grief Method: Building awareness around how we talk to ourselves, how we talk about our bodies, and how we interpret the world of bodies. Active unlearning, which requires us in the moment to choose differently. Over time, the wound of grief still exists, but it's more familiar. Everything takes time. In community, you don't have to feel alone. Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production

I hesitate to use the word “war,” but when I think of my own journey with my body, that's what it felt like. It felt like a war I couldn't win. Diet culture sells us a vision, but the game is rigged. There is no end to the road. Some things folks have shared with me about grieving their bodies: Believing their bodies need to look a certain way Fitting into the world Ability to get medical advice that isn't fatphobic Part of ending the war on our body is to deprogram from diet culture. Society tells us that having fat is bad and immoral, while having a small body is preferable. In reality, malnutrition can literally kill you. Weight loss and gain should be amoral, without judgment. The way to get all the way on the body positive boat is unconditional positive regard. What does body love mean to you? For example, the ability to accept and love your body how it is. This goes totally against diet culture's emphasis on loving how your body looks. I can promise you that if you can let go of what you've always done, if you're willing to let go of the praise for your “effort,” that makes space for grief. In order to heal, you need to sit in the suck. Grieve what you're going to be losing in order to allow your life to change for the better. Check out my resources, course, and membership community “The Body Grievers Club” at https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ A Podcast Launch Bestie production