The Body Positive Podcast

Crystal Cuvée, International Burlesque Dancer and Instructor, joins us to talk about how dance can increase self-confidence and feel sexy (not objectified)! You can follow Crystal on Instagram @crystalcuvee!

Mandie Brice, model and creative entrepreneur, joins us on the show to talk about how pregnancy affects your body image. We also chat about the modelling industry and what it could do better!You can follow Mandie on Instagram @mandiebrice!

The Non-Diet Trainer, Barb Puzanovova, joins us to talk about Health At Every Size, intuitive eating, and recovery! We chat about the importance of separating fitness from weight loss and how to find the right personal trainer (without a side of diet culture).Follow Barb on Instagram @nondiet_trainer!

Liz Swenson, Author, Illustrator, and Educator, joins us to chat about figuring out motherhood and the importance of doing what is right for you. We discuss her book, You Got This Mama! and prioritizing self-love. Follow Liz @lizswensonbff on Instagram and purchase You Got This Mama! anywhere books are sold or https://www.familius.com/book/you-got-this-mama

Katie Olthoff, Author, Educator, and Founder of Chop Local Meat, joins us to discuss the importance of teaching children where their food comes from, meat farming, and orthorexia. You can follow her @katie_olthoff on Instagram!

Jewels, author of The Making of a Woman, discusses her biography and shares her redemption after childhood trauma. We discuss how trauma can affect your body image, the importance of sharing authentic stories, and reconnecting with your body in your own way.You can follow Jewels on Instagram @jewelsthemakingofawoman and purchase her book at www.themakingofawoman.com!

Dr. Lunide Louis joins us for the 16th episode of The Body Positive Podcast! We chat about the importance of adding a little self-love into your daily routine and how you can rewire your mind to be more body positive.Follow Dr. Lunide Louis on Instagram at @bestmorningroutine or visit her website at www.bestmorningroutineever.com!

Deanna Seymour, dance party host extraordinaire, joins us on the podcast to chat about motherhood, getting comfortable at every angle, and finding joy in movement!You can follow her on Instagram @thedeannaseymour and check out her website www.deannaseymour.com for more information about her dance parties!

Dr. Karen Bryson, bestselling author and professor, joins us to talk about aging women's bodies. We discuss how mature women's bodies are presented in the media, how aging is a privilege, living life to its fullest, and romance novels! You can follow Dr. Karen Bryson on Instagram @karenmbryson and check out her podcast at www.thecuriousprofessorpodcast.com!

Gabrielle Usatynski, Licensed Professional Counselor and Author of The Power Couple Formula, joins us to speak about body image and relationships. We discuss attachment theory, healthy relationships and how we can feel safe and secure in relationships (especially as it relates to body image)!You can find out more about Gabrielle at thepowercoupleformula.com

Jeanette DePatie has over 20 years of experience combining both fitness and body acceptance. She is the first and ONLY rapping, opera singing and dancing body love expert entertainer on the planet. We chat about fitness for EVERY body!Follow Jeanette on Instagram @jeanette.depatie!

Featuring Wendy Rose Berry and Eugenia Marshall, founders of the product conditionHER. We chat about self-care versus self-improvement and destigmatizing the vulva!Use the code BODYPOSITIVE to get 15% off at www.conditionher.com or follow them on Instagram @conditionher!

Cassie Willnauer, licensed therapist and clinical sexology student, joins us to talk about body image and sex! We discuss shame, weight stigma, the porn industry, and how negative body image can impact female pleasure. You can check out her website at www.cassiewillnauer.com and follow her on Instagram @cassiewillnauerlpc!

Khara Jefferson is a nurse practitioner who shares her own experience with autoimmune disease and body dysmorphia. We talk about how she escaped a toxic relationship that negatively affected her body image and how she now embraces her scars.You can follow her on Instagram @kharaj!

Karin Freeland is a recovering corporate junkie turned Life Coach and the author of The Ins and Outs of My Vagina. We talk about sharing our personal truths with humor, body image post-pregnancy, and getting out of our comfort zones! You can follow her on Instagram @karinfreeland, visit her website at www.karinfreeland.com and purchase her memoir, The Ins and Outs of My Vagina on Amazon!

Julie Gordon White, award-winning entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, business coach for women, and owner of Bossa Bars menopause energy bars, joins us to talk about owning menopause! She teaches us the importance of being prepared for menopause, honoring the body's unique experience with it, and how to live your best life during the change. Follow Julie on Instagram @bossabarsformenopause and use the code MENOBOSS10 to enjoy 10% off your order at www.bossabars.com

Laurie Brucker Amerikaner, one of LA's top stylists and author of You Are Your Style! joins us to talk about all things confidence and style. She teaches us that learning to dress the body you have right now IS a form of self-care! Laurie speaks about how impactful personal style can be towards how we feel about ourselves and our bodies.Follow Laurie on Instagram @lauriebstyle, check out her book You Are Your Style! at lauriebstyle.kartra.com/page/Youarethestylebook

Sarah Lacour joins us to talk about purity culture, the movement predicated upon the idea that women are responsible for men's sexual feelings and choices. We speak about this problematic belief system that teaches young girls to dress and act in a way that discourages men from acting on their sexual urges while simultaneously teaching them not to embrace their own individual sexuality. Sarah discusses some of the resources women can access to recover from the internalization of these messages, many of which are linked to the development of eating disorders and body image issues!Follow her on Instagram @deconstructingpurityculture!

Dr. Lisa Folden, Licensed Physical Therapist, Author, and Mom-Focused Health Coach, joins us to talk about fatphobia in healthcare. She demystifies myths about being fat and discusses how we can redefine health for each unique person. She works with women to be their happiest and healthiest, on their own terms! Follow Dr. Lisa Folden on Instagram @healthphit and check out her website www.healthyphit.com!

Charlotte Oxnam, Founder of Cue the Curves, an online platform designed to support and build a community for young plus-size women. We talk about how clothing impacts confidence, her take on the trendy "mid-size" term, plus-size brands, and performative body positivity.Follow Charlotte on Instagram and TikTok @cuethecurves and check out www.cuethecurves.com to download the app!

Lina Rowan, Founder of Manifest Alignment, speaks about body shame and how to adopt a body positive mindset. Talking about mirror work, developing an authentic connection to your body, and manifesting wellness in all areas of your life.Follow Lina on Instagram @manifestalignment and check out www.manifestalignment.com to get a free session!

Let's dive into the world of dating while managing body image concerns. Our guest, Jessica Camboia, gives us a taste of what the dating scene is like right now and what we should ACTUALLY be looking for in a partner (and no, it's not just good looks)!Follow Jess on Instagram @jcamboiaartistry and @camboiaandco