Podcasts about Body shame

Words matter—and numbers can be deeply triggering, especially when it comes to how we see our bodies. Jess Connolly joins Sadie for a vulnerable, honest, and empowering conversation about body image, shame, regret, and the lies we believe about ourselves. Together, they explore how we can break these toxic patterns and walk in freedom. Jess opens up about how her body insecurities began early in life and actually intensified after she became a believer. Sadie shares her own story of disordered eating and how seemingly small, careless words fueled a painful downward spiral. Sadie and Jess talk about the confusion when they both became smaller after disordered eating — but were then praised for it. Jess then shares what she's learned about the theology of the body which you can read more about in her book, "Breaking Free from Body Shame," or start the accompanying Bible study here: ⁠https://breakingfreefrombodyshame.com/⁠ This episode of WHOA That's Good is sponsored by: ⁠https://gominno.com⁠ — Get your first month FREE when you use code WHOA at sign up. Take advantage of this web-only exclusive offer today! ⁠https://covenanteyes.com/sadie⁠ — Visit the website to learn more and start your journey toward a healthier, stronger marriage today. ⁠https://shopbeam.com/sadie⁠ — Get up to 35% off PLUS 2 free gifts with code SADIE --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if shame isn't a flaw, but a signal that something essential in you has been pushed away? In this week's episode, Aimee sits with David Bedrick, therapist, author of The Unshaming Way, and a passionate advocate for psychological truth-telling. They explore how shame disconnects us from our experience, distorts our emotions, and shapes our identities from the inside out. Through somatic awareness, storytelling, and radical compassion, David invites us into the process of unshaming—not fixing ourselves, but fully witnessing and embracing the parts we've exiled.David takes us through:- Why shame cuts us off from empathy, truth, and genuine accountability- How trauma and unacknowledged pain become embedded in the body- The power of somatic language to access “unshamed experience”- What it means to witness, rather than fix, someone in pain- Why reclaiming emotion, desire, and personal narrative is essential to healing- How unshaming returns us to wholeness and expands our capacity to love, feel, and actAnd so much more!David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW, is a teacher, counselor, and attorney. He grew up in a family marked by violence. While his father's brutality was physical and verbal, his mother's denial and gaslighting had its own covert power. This formative context introduced David early to the etiology of shame and instilled an urge to unshame.Professionally, he was on the faculty for the University of Phoenix and the Process Work Institute in the U.S. and Poland, and is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies, where he trains therapists, coaches, and healers and offers workshops for individuals to further their own personal development.David writes for Psychology Today and is the author of three books: Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change. His new book is You Can't Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women's Stories of Hunger, Body Shame and Redemption.His new book, The Unshaming Way, was published by North Atlantic books in November 2024.Connect with David:Website: https://www.davidbedrick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.bedrick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBedrickOrder The Unshaming Way: https://a.co/d/dYTwNa7Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/contributors/david-bedrick-jd-dipl-pw  Connect with Aimee:Instagram: @aimeetakaya Facebook: Aimee Takaya Learn more about Aimee Takaya, Hanna Somatic Education, and The Radiance Program at⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.freeyoursoma.com⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠

In this episode, Lindsey speaks directly to the exhausted high-achieving woman, who's spent decades restricting food and over-exercising while trying to lead in every area of life. Drawing from her personal recovery from anorexia and years of coaching experience, Lindsey helps you understand how your "body story" - those deep-rooted messages about what your body should look like and what it means about your worth - was written by diet culture, not by you. Learn how to identify the costly messages you've been carrying and discover a framework for rewriting your relationship with your body from shame to self-compassion. What You'll Learn in This Episode How to identify the specific cultural messages that shaped your relationship with your body The hidden costs of carrying shame-based body stories (energy, presence, relationships, dreams) Why your body became a "project to control" rather than a "home to inhabit" The difference between health and size (and why conflating them keeps you trapped) A practical framework for rewriting your body story starting this week Specific daily practices to shift from body criticism to body appreciation Key Moments & Timestamps Opening (0:30-2:00) Lindsey speaks directly to exhausted high-achievers ready to break the restrict-exercise cycle The Body Story Begins (2:00-5:00) "When did you first learn that your body was a problem to be solved? You didn't start out hating your body. You learned to." Cultural Messages That Shaped You (5:00-8:00) "Good girls don't take up too much space" "Your body is your responsibility to control" "Thin equals healthy, healthy equals worthy" "Successful women have it all together, including their bodies" The True Cost of Body Shame (8:00-10:30) What carrying these stories has cost you in energy, presence, authentic self, health, relationships, and dreams Rewriting Your New Story (10:30-13:30) "Your body is not a problem to be solved. It's a miracle to be appreciated." Powerful Quotes from This Episode On Learning Body Shame: "You didn't start out hating your body. You learned to. You learned from a culture that profits from your insecurity." On the Prison of Control: "That same control that felt like freedom was actually building your prison, brick by brick, year by year." On Exhaustion: "You're successful in every other area of your life. You lead teams, you manage budgets, you solve complex problems... But when it comes to your body, you still feel like that confused young girl who learned that her worth was tied to her weight." On True Health: "True health includes your mental well-being, your energy levels, your ability to do the things you love, your hormonal balance, your sleep quality, your stress management. None of these things require you to be a certain weight or size." On Taking Up Space: "As a leader, as a woman, as a human being - you are allowed to have needs, to have desires, to exist fully in your body without apologizing for it." This Week's Body Story Rewrite Actions Morning Body Appreciation: Thank your body for something it did for you yesterday instead of immediately focusing on what you don't like Intuitive Nourishment: Ask "What would feel good and nourishing right now?" instead of "What should I eat according to my rules?" Joyful Movement: Choose movement based on how you want to feel, not calories you want to burn Compassionate Self-Talk: When you catch body criticism, ask "Would I talk to my best friend this way?" Your New Body Story Framework Old Story: "My body is a problem to be solved through restriction and exercise" New Story: "My body is a miracle to be appreciated and cared for with compassion" Old Story: "My worth depends on my size and what I eat" New Story: "My worth exists because I exist - my body is the vehicle for my life, not the determiner of my value" Old Story: "I must control my body to be successful" New Story: "I honor my body's wisdom and treat it as I would treat a dear friend's body" Ready for Personalized Support? One-on-One Coaching with Lindsey If you're a high-achieving woman ready to break free from the restrict-exercise cycle and rewrite your body story with expert guidance, apply for Lindsey's coaching program at www.herbestself.co  This intensive program is specifically designed for women who: Are exhausted from decades of fighting their bodies Lead successfully in other areas but struggle with food and body image Want to reclaim the energy they're spending on food rules and exercise obsession Are ready to model body peace for their families and teams Connect & Continue Your Journey Join Our Community Her Best Self Society Facebook Group: Connect with hundreds of women rewriting their body stories www.herbestselfsociety.com  Email List: Sign up at www.herbestself.co for exclusive resources, workshops, and offers for women breaking free from diet culture Follow Lindsay Instagram: @thelindseynichol Website: www.herbestself.co  Email: info@lindseynichol.com If This Episode Resonated With You Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Her Best Self podcast. Your support helps more women discover that they have the power to rewrite their body stories from shame to self-compassion. Share this episode with a woman who needs to hear that her body story doesn't have to end with restriction and exhaustion - the best chapters are yet to come. Remember: You are not too much, you are not too little, you are exactly enough, exactly as you are. Your body story is still being written, and you get to hold the pen. xo, lindsey Coach with Me -＞Client Application ______ Email me directly -> lindsey@herbestself.co ______ Join the free FB community -> www.herbestselfsociety.com ______ Need a helping hand guiding you girl!? You don't have to do this alone! Step 1: Go all IN! Decide to commit to yourself & your future! Do it scared girlfriend. Just do it! Step 2: Apply for limited 1:1 & let's work together -> Client Application Step 3: Leverage the FB community for support & stay tuned for all the resources up & coming to help serve you! YOU TOTALLY GOT THIS! * While I am a certified health coach, anorexia survivor & eating disorder recovery coach, I do not intend the use of this message to serve as medical advice. Please refer to the disclaimer here in the show & be sure to contact a licensed clinical provider if you are struggling with an eating disorder.

This special episode brings you a curated mash-up of powerful moments from Season 1 of Radically Well. We've pulled together some of the most impactful insights so you don't miss a thing. In these deeply relatable and uplifting episodes of Radically Well, Rosie and Tessa unpack the complex journey of body image, aging, and self-love—and how to reclaim confidence in a world that rarely makes it easy for women in midlife. Join us as we revisit episodes with: ✨ Louise Hazel – Olympic athlete and wellness advocate, on body image, self-love, and how our relationship with ourselves evolves through life's changes.

She raised twins, built a business, and healed her body image—all as a single mom.In this powerful conversation, Amanda sits down with Heidi Schauster—a successful entrepreneur, nutrition therapist, and author of Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves. They dive into the truth that every mother needs to hear:Your kids will inherit your body shame... unless you do this one thing first. This episode is for the mom who:Wants to break generational cycles of food guilt and body hateIs trying to raise confident kids in a culture obsessed with dietsFeels like she's already messed it up and needs a resetHeidi shares what it means to raise kids who trust their bodies, why most nutrition advice is damaging, and how her own daughter called her out with the now-iconic line:“Mom, we're in the itty bitty titty committee. Own it.” If you've ever looked in the mirror and didn't like what you saw—or worried that your child might do the same—this episode will change everything. She's living proof you can be successful, self-made, and still show up with heart.

Emmy-winning producer Shannon Malone-deBenedictis joins Lauren for a raw, hilarious, and unfiltered chat about showing up unapologetically in a world full of BS. From surviving Hollywood's image obsession to calling out the epidemic of weak leadership hiding behind subtext, Shannon breaks down why being direct is the ultimate power move. Expect F-bombs, stories of sharks and water buffalo, and a no-holds-barred look at fat bias in media, the myth of mentorship, and why problem-solving—not perfection—is the real career flex.   About Shannon Malone-deBenedictis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-malone-debenedictis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/padlincreative/ Website: www.padincreative.com   About The Spitfire Podcast View Past Episodes: www.spitfirecoach.com/episode Have an idea for an episode, send it to: grow@spitfirecoach.com 

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses body image and weight.This week on Girls Gotta Work, we're joined by Elisha Tamasi, aka The Polynesian Life Coach, for a powerful conversation on self-worth, confidence, and breaking free from body shame.Elisha shares her journey of unlearning diet culture, embracing radical self-love, and showing up as your most authentic self. We dive into the power of vulnerability, why confidence is built through action, and how to heal by showing up for your younger self.If you've ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like you had to shrink yourself to be accepted, this episode is for you.You'll learn about:The power of vulnerabilityConfidence is about taking actionShowing up for your younger selfThe power of being YOUConnect with Elisha on her website, Youtube, Insta and TikTokGet your Girls Gotta Work Merch here!Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠@girlsgottaworkpodcast⁠⁠ and Hang out with Hayleigh on TikTok ⁠⁠@hayleigh.hq⁠⁠. Join our Girls Gotta Work ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠If you loved this episode, share it with your biz besties and leave a review - we love the love!  ❤️ HayleighThis podcast was produced by Good Chat Media

Emotional Pain and Body Shame

In this episode of Fitness & Sushi, I'm breaking down the 10 most common signs that your relationship with your body has been shaped by shame, fear, and diet culture—not by truth or self-compassion. If you think your body image struggles are just a personal flaw, this episode is your wake-up call. In this episode – “Top 10 Signs You Have a Poor Relationship With Your Body (That Diet Culture Doesn't Want You to Notice)” – you'll learn…

There's a powerful psychological state that can paralyze us, interfere with effective relationships, block our empathy, and cause us to inflict harm. It's called shame.Today, David Bedrick shares what shame is, how it's created, and its connection to trauma. Some say shame keeps us humble, but David shares why we don't need shame because it's not the same as embarrassment or regret. We unpack why shame is not a feeling but a psychological state that can leave you numb - and how you can instead create a space of safety and security within yourself. David shares how we can snap out of a shame spiral in the moment and also gives insights as to why some people may feel a need to shame others. David makes us think about our need to “solve,” or pathologize as he puts it, shame, anger, depression, and the like rather than process root causes to make meaning. He offers an intriguing thought experiment to try to break yourself of this tendency! Lastly, we touch on how to unashame conflict and dialogue through conflict in a more productive way. To access the episode transcript, please search for the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:Shame is different from embarrassment or humiliation. Shame is a psychological state that may have feelings associated with it. Negative feelings are not bad - they can even be helpful for understanding our behavior and lead us to making an action toward repair. Say the criticisms in your head aloud from the perspective of the negatives - it gives you a chance to respond and advocate for yourself. "If shame enters my system, the only thing I care about is removing the bad experience I have in myself. I don't care about you. I care about being low. In the fully shame psyche, you don't exist as a person that matters to me at all." — David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW Episode References:The Unshaming Way: amazon.com/Unshaming-Way-Compassionate-Dismantling-Shame-Heal/dp/B0CWL19X7GThe Empathy Edge: Edwin Rutsch: How “Empathy Circles” Can Change the WorldFrom Our Partner:SparkEffect partners with organizations to unlock the full potential of their greatest asset: their people. Through their tailored assessments and expert coaching at every level, SparkEffect helps organizations manage change, sustain growth, and chart a path to a brighter future.Go to sparkeffect.com/edge now and download your complimentary Professional and Organizational Alignment Review today.About David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW Founder, The Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies and Author of The Unshaming WayDavid is a teacher, counselor, and attorney. He was adjunct faculty at the University of Phoenix and the Process Work Institute in the U.S. and Poland. He is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies, where he offers facilitation training to deepen the skills and awareness of therapists, coaches, and healers and workshops for individuals to further their own personal development. He is a writer for Psychology Today and the author of four books: Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology; Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change; and You Can't Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women's Stories of Hunger, Body Shame and Redemption. His recent book, The Unshaming Way, has been endorsed by Gabor Mate. Connect with David:Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies: davidbedrick.com Facebook: facebook.com/david.bedrick.9 Instagram: instagram.com/david.bedrick Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books on empathy: Red-Slice.com/booksLearn more about Maria's work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemariaWe would love to get your thoughts on the show! Please click https://bit.ly/edge-feedback to take this 5-minute survey, thanks!

Most people are focusing on how their bodies look, not how they feel—and it's holding them back.If you've ever declined an invitation because of how you felt about your body, avoided activities you love, or spent hours criticizing yourself in the mirror, this conversation is your wake-up call. In this episode, I sit down with Taryn Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement and Australian of the Year 2023, to break down why embracing your body isn't just about feeling better—it's about living better.We're tackling the biggest misconceptions about body image—like why focusing on appearance keeps us stuck, why self-love isn't fluffy but foundational, and how body acceptance actually leads to healthier behaviors than body criticism. Plus, we're getting into practical strategies for handling body commentary from family members, maintaining progress when you have a "wobbly moment," and why taking up space as a woman is so revolutionary.Taryn Brumfitt is an Australian filmmaker, author, and speaker internationally renowned for her work in promoting body acceptance. She is the founder of the Body Image Movement, a global initiative dedicated to transforming the way people think and speak about their bodies, encouraging self-acceptance and self-love.In 2023, Taryn was named Australian of the Year for her significant efforts in changing societal perceptions of body image and fostering positivity around self-image.You can learn more about her mission at https://www.bodyimagemovement.com/embrace-you/We Also Discuss:(01:00) Body Image and Self-Acceptance  (03:27) Embracing Body Image and Self-Love(13:31) Empowering Body Acceptance Conversations(17:17) Transforming Body Image Through Reframing(26:14) Setting Boundaries for Positive Body Image(35:20) Journeying Towards Body Acceptance Together(43:27) Empowering Women(57:05) Spreading Love and Taking ActionThank You to Our Sponsors: Broads: Broads gives you structured, progressive training and a powerhouse community to keep you strong, consistent, and unstoppable. Join today at broads.app and use code PODCAST for 20% off your first month! Find more from Tara: Website: https://www.taralaferrara.com/Instagram: @broads.podcast @taralaferrara @broads.appYoutube: Tara LaFerraraFind more from Taryn Brumfitt: Instagram: @bodyimagemovement​Facebook: Taryn Brumfitt Official Fan Twitter “X”: @TarynBrumfitt​LinkedIn: Taryn Brumfitt

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What if the way you talk about yourself could actually bring freedom instead of shame? In today's episode, Jess Connolly — author of Breaking Free from Body Shame — shares how shifting our words can transform our thoughts, relationships and even our faith.In this episode you'll learn:How small, everyday choices shape our view of our bodies.Why the words we speak about ourselves hold the power to heal or wound.How to shift the culture of body negativity and start celebrating your body as “good.”Resources From This Episode:Purchase Jess Connolly's book Breaking Free from Body Shame: Dare to Reclaim What God Has Named Good.Get an exclusive download of “This Body Is Good: A Declaration of Freedom and Truth” by Jess Connolly when you purchase from the P31 Bookstore.Read with us at Circle 31 Book Club, and gain access to a Bible study companion resource to help you dig deeper into scriptural concepts from the book.Want a fresh way to experience Holy Week? Look no further than The Chosen: Last Supper. You can get your tickets now at TheChosenLastSupper.com.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.Want More on This Topic? Listen to “How To Step out of the Darkness of Shame and Start Living Free” with Morgan Krueger. Watch the Therapy & Theology playlist titled “Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About” on YouTube.Want to watch this episode instead? Click here to view on YouTube.

The first time I looked in a mirror after my stroke, I didn't know who was staring back at me. My face was unrecognizable, and my body might as well have been a stranger's. It took me years to accept the reality of my new appearance. Feeling anything close to "positivity" was not in the realm of possibility.We're living in the era of body positivity and I am HERE for it! But as a woman living with disabilities, I can't always muster up positive feelings about a body that doesn't function well much of the time. This reality could set me up for some major body negativity, but I've found another option.Today we're talking all about body neutrality—what it means, how I got here, and why I'm convinced it's the healthiest relationship I can have to my body. In this unguarded episode, my teammate Leah and I get vulnerable about our physical insecurities, the cultural beauty standards we have (and haven't) internalized, our experiences with weight loss, and the weirdness of postpartum body changes.If body positivity feels out of your reach, you need to hit play on this episode in your favorite podcast app.Show Notes:Suffer Strong - https://a.co/d/8DKyzM7Jess Connolly - https://www.instagram.com/jessaconnolly/Breaking Free from Body Shame by Jess Connolly - https://a.co/d/fAj7sL8Episode 85: My New Way of Understand Beauty with Brook HensleyMy Body Neutrality writing that appeared on Live Original: https://liveoriginal.com/author/katherine-wolf/Scriptures referenced in this episode:2 Corinthians 4:162 Chronicles 20:12 (Katherine did not make it up!)***There's so much more to the story.For more messages of hope, free resources, and opportunities to connect with me, visit https://hopeheals.com/katherine.Follow me in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/⁠Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664bebWant a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenoteGet to know us:⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

Imagine your body being not just shameful, icky, or gross but considered impure. Imagine not being allowed into the kitchen when you have your period, and no-one being allowed to touch you for those days, simply because your culture says you're unclean. Shivani Jobanputra is a wild woman, a radical rebel and a sacred sister who grew up being told again and again that she was exiled just for having a period, yet she grew up in resistance, challenging these beliefs held in her family to the point where they now welcome her telling stories of period power and womb wisdom to the children. This episode is a story of trusting your body, honouring yourself no matter the cost, and liberating yourself and the next generation from deeply ingrained Patriarchal cycles of taboo and trauma.Get the full show notes, transcript and Shivani's details here To reclaim your wild feminine power, magick and flow is an act of sacred rebellion, and is needed now more than ever. Share this episode with a sister, share on socials, leave a review, and support this movement to grow and deepen around the world. To discover, activate and embody your sacred feminine leadership archetype take the quiz now at charlottepointeaux.com/quiz to find if you're a mystic, muse, connector or challenger to become the feminine leader you're born to be. Until next time - be devoted to your body as guide, and your cycle as oracle and your sisterhood as allies. Ready for more? Deepen with me! Blood Magick: Honour your bleed in my guided shamanic menstrual ritual! Learn my Feminine Business Framework in my low cost masterclass! Rising Sacred Mastermind for soulful women to harness the power of your cycle and feminine business strategies and embodiment tools to grow and flow in business. Ready to level up? Apply now! Become a First Moon Circle Educator or find parent resources to support your child. Charlotte ...

Today we talk to Susie who has struggled with body shame for many years, and is trying to break free. Body shame can impact people of all ages and stages of life, and for Susie, it's been holding her back in many areas. She's looking for a RESET in how she views herself and freedom from self-critique and self-hatred. I help her unpack where her body shame began, and give her steps to take in order to move toward freedom in this area of her life. If you've ever struggled with body shame, this episode will help you and challenge you to do things differently! Extras: 31-Day Reset Journey: Start 2025 with a 31-Day RESET! Get ready to change your life from the inside out! This is your year to RESET!!! Soul Care: Order Soul Care Today! The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Network and get started on your healing journey from the inside out TODAY!  DEBRA FILETA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, bestselling author, relationship expert, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She's written seven books including Choosing Marriage,True Love Dates, Love In Every Season,Are You Really OK?, Married Sex, RESET, and Soul Care. She's also the host of Talk To Me: The Debra Fileta Podcast (formerly the Love + Relationships Podcast) where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions. Her popular relationship advice blog, TrueLoveDates.com, reaches millions of people with the message of healthy relationships. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter or book an online session with her or someone from her team today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you hate your body and think it's a project to improve, you're not alone, friend! Alisa's here with a power-packed message that will shine some light on why you hate your body and what you can finally do about it. In this episode, you'll learn four keys about body shame and the five A's to break the cycle. You'll also hear Alisa's struggle with body hate, and she offers you some encouragement to start breaking out of the cycle of body shame. Helpful links: Webinar replay (so you can watch it in person) Notes If you're ready to go deeper into community and break out of body shame and hate, join Revelation Wellness in our nes]xt platoon of Revelation Wellness Instructor Training or LiveWell Health Coach Training. The early bird discount ends February 4—don't miss out! Download a packet to explore our Revelation Wellness training programs. Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Please consider following this show (and sharing it with a friend), leaving a review, and telling us what you think with a voice message! If you leave us a voice message, be sure to include the episode number. Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I had the honor and delight of speaking with one of my teachers and mentors, David Bedrick!David is a teacher, counselor, attorney, and the founder of The Sante Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies.He's also the author of four books and on this episode, we discuss his latest: THE UNSHAMING WAY - A Compassionate Guide to Dismantling Shame.This fantastic book addresses how to heal from shame, unlearn self-blame, and reclaim your story.As someone who has been deeply impacted by his work on shame and the unshaming process, I was super excited to dive into a rich conversation about vulnerability, trauma, and the power of authentic expression. We also explored the profound impact of violence, childhood trauma, and how the internalization of shame can shape our adult experiences. Perhaps most importantly, David shared his unique approach to "unshaming," which involves genuine curiosity and a deep respect for each person's sacred story. Rather than trying to fix or change someone, he invites them to fully inhabit and express their authentic selves - a process that often unlocks hidden gifts and strengths. One of the surprising key moments for me was when David and I both reflected on how we were once labeled as "shy" kids, when in reality, we were simply responding to fear and a lack of safety!I've benefited immensely from this work, and now I'm so happy to get to share David and these insights with you.I'd love to hear your favorite and most impactful takeaways, too!KEY POINTS:•​ The power of vulnerability and transparency in building trust and safety•​ How childhood trauma can lead to internalized shame and self-criticism• Reframing "shyness" as a response to fear ​- rather than a personality trait• David Bedrick's definition of shame as a viewpoint, not just a feeling•​ The transformative potential of authentic expression and the "unshaming" process•​ The exacerbating role of systemic oppression in fueling internalized shame• The Nest - Group Mentoring Program DAVID'S BIO: David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW, is a teacher, counselor, and attorney. He grew up in a family marked by violence. While his father's brutality was physical and verbal, his mother's denial and gaslighting had its own covert power. This formative context introduced David early to the etiology of shame and instilled an urge to unshame.Professionally, he was on the faculty for the University of Phoenix and the Process Work Institute in the U.S. and Poland and is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies where he trains therapists, coaches and healers and offers workshops for individuals to further their own personal development.David writes for Psychology Today and is the author of four books: Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change, and You Can't Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women's Stories of Hunger, Body Shame and Redemption.His new fourth book, The Unshaming Way, was published by North Atlantic books in November 2024.Links:Order The Unshaming Way: https://a.co/d/dYTwNa7Website: https://www.davidbedrick.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.bedrick/Facebook:

If you hate your body and think it's a project to improve, you're not alone, friend! Alisa's here with a power-packed message that will shine some light on why you hate your body and what you can finally do about it. In this episode, you'll learn four keys about body shame and the five A's to break the cycle. You'll also hear Alisa's struggle with body hate, and she offers you some encouragement to start breaking out of the cycle of body shame. Helpful links: Webinar replay (so you can watch it in person) Notes If you're ready to go deeper into community and break out of body shame and hate, join Revelation Wellness in our nes]xt platoon of Revelation Wellness Instructor Training or LiveWell Health Coach Training. The early bird discount ends February 4—don't miss out! Download a packet to explore our Revelation Wellness training programs. Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Please consider following this show (and sharing it with a friend), leaving a review, and telling us what you think with a voice message! If you leave us a voice message, be sure to include the episode number. Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

Join us as Mark and Melissa address numerous questions on all things mental, emotional and relationship health. Our passion is to help believers experience healing and freedom by becoming rooted in the love of the Father and the grace of Jesus Christ and to experience the truth that sets us free! This is a jam-packed […]

David Bedrick, J.D., Dipl. PW, holds a doctorate in Jurisprudence and is a Diplomate of the Process Work Institute. He founded the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-Based Studies. His work focuses on addressing shame at its root and helping people forge new and compassionate relationships with their authentic selves. Bedrick is a contributor to Psychology Today magazine and has shared his teachings with thousands of students globally through books, social media, articles, and online courses. He is the author of several books including Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology (Belly Song Press 2013), Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change (Belly Song Press 2017),You Can't Judge a Body By Its Cover: 17 Women's Stories of Hunger, Body Shame, and Redemption (Belly Song Press 2020) andThe Unshaming Way: A 3-Part Model for Dismantling Shame (North Atlantic Books 2024) Interview Date: 9/25/2024 Tags: David Bedrick, shame, dismantling shame, nonjudgmental witnessing, unshaming, language of the body, stuttering, shame bag, Health & Healing, Personal Transformation, Psychology

In this transformative episode of the Harder Than Life podcast, host Kelly sits down with Justin Roethlingshoefer, co-founder of the groundbreaking Own It Coaching and a trailblazer in the health and wellness space. With a background as a performance coach for NCAA and NHL athletes, a USA Today bestselling author, and host of The Own It Show, Justin has dedicated his life to helping leaders and high performers redefine health and live life on their terms. Justin shares his inspiring journey from being an overweight, body-shamed child to becoming a powerhouse in health optimization. Key Takeaways:What is Ownership? Ownership is the intersection of accountability and responsibility. It's about taking charge of your health and life with intentionality and consistency. The Cellular Approach to Health: Justin emphasizes that true health begins at the cellular level, where 30 trillion cells must work synergistically. His team uses DNA, epigenetic, and cellular testing to craft hyper-personalized health plans. Why "Looking Healthy" Isn't Enough: Justin's journey revealed that even with a six-pack and elite athletic performance, internal health can tell a very different story. His wake-up call led him to focus on holistic, integrated health solutions. Sleep Apnea, Testosterone, and Statins – Debunking Myths: Justin shares a powerful client success story of overcoming health challenges like sleep apnea and low testosterone without lifelong dependence on medication or devices. Health Impacts Wealth: Justin and his team are working with entrepreneurs to track how improved health correlates with financial success. "The world has taught us to base our confidence on outcomes. True transformation comes from intentionality and consistency." -Justin Roethlingshoefer Justin Roethlingshoefer's Links:Website: https://ownitcoaching.com/testing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDetLdQmF_t_sEM-6d4eFkQ Harder than Life Website: https://www.harderthanlife.com/Shop HTL merch: https://harderthanlifeshop.com/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Harder-than-Life-Overcoming-Addiction/dp/1544539126/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2V9ID7MLAX3XX&keywords=harder+than+life+kelly+siegel&qid=1673314631&sprefix=harder+than+life%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1Business Website: https://www.trustntm.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harderthanlife.pod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.siegel.71LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-siegel-0146a3YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncVFeA5P2LrAovuofQQcDgTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellysiegel71

Clint & Dr. Jenn reflect on the first episode over 6 years ago and some of the wackier topics they've talked about over the years. They both share their appreciations and main learnings, and Clint ends with a story about Trust in Cod.

The holidays can bring up some big feelings about our bodies, from family gatherings (where people might comment about the size of our jeans or the food on our plates) to upended schedules and routines that have us grabbing too many holiday treats or, for some, white-knuckling it through to January. And often, these feelings can show up in the form of body shame. If you can relate, then this episode is for you. Alisa's here today to share why you're just one decision away from having the best holiday yet, and she's giving you some fresh artillery to thrive this season without sinking into body shame. Alisa's unpacking body shame, body dysmorphia, and its root. This episode will not only help you take a breath in a season that can seem like a frenzy, but it will also help remind you that you were made to live in hope, not shame. Friends, will you help us end the year strong in this season of hope? We're in the final stretch of our Equip and Send Giving Campaign, working toward a $40,000 matching grant. Would you partner with us to make an impact? Every gift matters! (Donate Here) Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Please consider following this show (and sharing it with a friend), leaving a review, and telling us what you think with a voice message! If you leave us a voice message, be sure to include the episode number. Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

The holidays can bring up some big feelings about our bodies, from family gatherings (where people might comment about the size of our jeans or the food on our plates) to upended schedules and routines that have us grabbing too many holiday treats or, for some, white-knuckling it through to January. And often, these feelings can show up in the form of body shame. If you can relate, then this episode is for you. Alisa's here today to share why you're just one decision away from having the best holiday yet, and she's giving you some fresh artillery to thrive this season without sinking into body shame. Alisa's unpacking body shame, body dysmorphia, and its root. This episode will not only help you take a breath in a season that can seem like a frenzy, but it will also help remind you that you were made to live in hope, not shame. Friends, will you help us end the year strong in this season of hope? We're in the final stretch of our Equip and Send Giving Campaign, working toward a $40,000 matching grant. Would you partner with us to make an impact? Every gift matters! (Donate Here) Get connected: revelationwellness.org | Instagram | YouTube Please consider following this show (and sharing it with a friend), leaving a review, and telling us what you think with a voice message! If you leave us a voice message, be sure to include the episode number. Follow | Leave a Review | Send a Voice Message

This week's episode features Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro, who's a bit of an IFS rockstar.  Jeanne has been one of the strongest voices in the IFS community in regard to food and body concerns, and I'm so thrilled to have her on the podcast! Just a little about her:  Jeanne is a clinical psychologist who has specialized in the treatment of disordered eating and trauma for over twenty-five years. She trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing®, and eye movement-desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) before discovering the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Jeanne is known for her compassionate and intuitive appreciation of the relational dynamics, internal and external, that keep people stuck in painful relationships with food and their bodies. In addition to serving as a leader of the IFS Institute, Jeanne facilitates IFS consultation groups, workshops, and retreats on Unburdened Eating. Jeanne is also the author of Unburdened Eating, a wonderful book that just came out earlier this year.  And she also wrote a really fantastic article for the IFS Institute (that we discuss in this episode) called IFS's Viewpoint on Dieting and Cultural Harm.  This article explicitly states that the IFS Institute does not support intentional weight loss due to the harm it can cause.   Throughout this week's episode, Jeanne and I touch upon: The differences between IFS and other therapy models in how they approach food and body concerns How diet culture perpetuates the belief that there's something wrong with your body The fact that all negative feelings about the body come from outside of us The importance of being curious toward our parts Having compassion toward all of our parts, including those who are trying to manage our bodies by focusing on food and weight What is “unburdened eating” The need for community when working on food and body concerns Jeanne also gives us some great advice in terms of how to start working on food and body concerns.  She suggests that we ask ourselves the following questions: What would it be like if I wasn't always trying to fix my body?  What would it be like if I wasn't always criticizing my body?  What if my body wasn't a problem to be solved?  Can I get curious about the parts of me that feel like my body needs to change?  You might have already noticed parts surfacing just by reading those questions.  When you can, take some time to really sit with and answer them.   We cover a lot of important ground in this episode, and I'm just thrilled and honored to have one of the best on my show.  A huge thanks to Jeanne for taking the time and for all of the wisdom she imparts.  Check it out!  Where to find Jeanne: Website Unburdened Eating IFS's Viewpoint on Dieting and Cultural Harm Other resources that were mentioned: Center for Body Trust The Body is Not an Apology Journeys of Embodiment Where to find me: Website

Two Steps To Overcome Anxiety and Body Shame Permanently #SANE with Jonathan Bailor & April Perry

The unrelenting chase for the perfect body is on the rise in young people today, in females and now in males and non-binary youths as well. Join former ballet dancer Victoria Gracie and mental health expert Kyle Ganson as they explore the deep emotional impact of body and muscle dysmorphia disorder in young people and what we can do to start to help them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, it's fall here in New England, which means cooler weather, absolutely beautiful trees, and apple cider!  (And for those of you who love it, pumpkin spice!)  It also means lots and lots of raking is in my future!   And it also means sweater weather!!!!  Yay!!!  So many of my parts love sweater weather.  Throwing on a big cable-knit sweater just feels so cozy.  And I just love fall colors (especially forest green--I can't tell you how many forest green sweaters I have). But do you know another reason why some of my parts love sweater weather?  Because I can hide under sweaters.  Especially ponchos--you can't really tell what my body looks like under a poncho.  And some of my parts are really happy about that.  In my last podcast episode, Amy Pershing shared her incredible wisdom about Binge Eating Disorder.  She also touched on the topic of body shame.  And since healing body shame is, in my opinion, one of the most difficult aspects of this type of work, I thought we should continue the discussion.   In this week's podcast episode, we're exploring all aspects of body shame, starting with what it is (spoiler alert--it's not just negative body image).  We move into a discussion about the difference between parts of us who carry shame about our body (generally exiles) and parts who shame our body as a way of trying to help us (protector parts).  Finally, we end the episode on how to start healing body shame. I wish I could wave a magic wand and make everyone's body shame disappear.  At the very least, I wish I could promise you that this is a quick, easy process.  Unfortunately though, I can't.  But I absolutely do think it's possible to release a lot of this shame and feel much better about and comfortable within your body.  And hopefully, this week's podcast episode will help!  Take a listen!

This is a free preview of a paywalled episode. To hear the FULL episode, join Patreon here. Patreon supporters make this show possible and keep the lights on around here, so, thank you! In this bonus episode, I'm answering a listener question about why seeing photos of ourselves—especially in group settings—can trigger feelings of body shame and comparison. The question is specifically about hating a photo and feeling the strong desire to lose weight (despite knowing intellectually that all bodies are worthy bodies, and believing in the anti-diet culture movement). Tune in to hear more about:  body neutrality and emotional triggers how diet culture conditions us to view our bodies through a critical lens why photos can be another form of body checking how to cope with photos we hate social comparison theory and why we compare ourselves to others unraveling the habit of comparison intersectionality and body hierarchies using self-compassion as a tool for navigating body grief practical tips for how to reclaim your body from guilt and shame using mindfulness to separate our thoughts from our self-worth actions we can take to reduce the negative feelings that accompany photos   GOOD NEWS! Enrollment has opened for my next 10-week group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for the next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   You can also apply to join my monthly group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for a compassionate community-based monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you're looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate    

Teacher, counselor, and attorney David Bedrick has developed a profound method for helping people unshame their shame. In this third episode of our short non-grad series of four, David and Drew dive deep into a conversation about the true nature of shame and how to heal it through what David calls Unshaming. While David is not a graduate of the Process, his work is very closely aligned with the work of the Process. As David says, "Shame is an internalized vision of oneself. It creates feelings, but they are not feelings." According to David, to heal shame, someone must truly witness us. In telling our story of what happened, we need to be heard, seen, and understood. We need to be humanized, not stigmatized or pathologized. He says we must be "witnessed for being a human being who's been through an experience. That's unshaming. That's humanizing." We hope you enjoy this profound conversation on the nature of healing shame with David and Drew. **This episode mentions physical and sexual violence and may not be suitable for all listeners. Please use your discretion. More about David Bedrick: David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW grew up in a family marked by violence. While his father's brutality was physical and verbal, his mother's denial and gaslighting had its own covert power. This formative context introduced David early to the etiology of shame and instilled an urge to unshame. Professionally, he was on the faculty for the University of Phoenix and the Process Work Institute in the U.S. and Poland and is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies where he trains therapists, coaches, and healers and offers workshops for individuals to further their own personal development. David writes for Psychology Today. He's the author of Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change. His new book is You Can't Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women's Stories of Hunger, Body Shame, and Redemption. North Atlantic Books will publish David's upcoming book, The Unshaming Way, in November 2024. You can preorder The Unshaming Way here. Discover more about David at DavidBedrick.com. Follow David on Instagram and Facebook. As mentioned in this episode: The Wounded Healer Archetype Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: “The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.” Dr. Larry Nassar Somatic Brené Brown Allopathic medicine      

Shana Minei Spence, MS, RDN, CDN is a registered dietitian and author of the new book, Live Nourished, Make Peace with Food, Banish Body Shame, and Reclaim Joy. Shana joins Jenna and Sam this week to talk Live Nourished, her personal journey with diet culture, teaching without shame, the demonization of convenience foods, and so much more. Seriously, we cover a lot of ground in this one. Shana is so informative and insightful. We can't wait for you to hear this episode. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Live Nourished: Make Peace with Food, Banish Body Shame, and Reclaim JoyFollow Shana on Instagram: @thenutritionteaFind Shana at thenutritiontea.comHead to Dinnerly.com/offer/FORK and use code FORK for up to 25 FREE meals!What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do you navigate shame? What does inner criticism have to do with shame? In our society, it's easy to slip into what we think we know as shame and often, the most common first response is to figure out a way to relieve it or treat it. Instead, what happens if you explore the unshaming way? Who will you find?Today we continue our mini series speaking with mental health professionals such as therapists, somatic educators, social workers, and other professional caregivers. Our special guest today is David Bedrick, counselor, attorney, and a teacher of shame-based studies for therapists, coaches, and healers.In this episode of the Moonbeaming Podcast, host Sarah Faith Gottesdiener and guest David Bedrick peel back the layers of shame and uncover what shame is here to tell us. You'll learn:the definitions and functions of shamethe process of the unshaming wayhow to work with your inner criticismhow inner power gets suppressedwhy you must respond with self-compassionIf you've been stuck in a shame spiral and want to learn the first steps to unshaming yourself, this episode is for you.Please note: This episode contains examples of abuse.About David Bedrick: David Bedrick, JD, Dipl. PW, is a teacher, counselor, and attorney. He grew up in family marked by violence. While his father's brutality was physical and verbal, his mother's denial and gaslighting had its own covert power. This formative context introduced David early to the etiology of shame and instilled an urge to unshame.Professionally, he was on the faculty for the University of Phoenix and the Process Work Institute in the U.S. and Poland and is the founder of the Santa Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies where he trains therapists, coaches and healers and offers workshops for individuals to further their own personal development. Thousands of students have studied with David in addition to his 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups.David writes for Psychology Today and is the author of three books: Talking Back to Dr. Phil: Alternatives to Mainstream Psychology and Revisioning Activism: Bringing Depth, Dialogue, and Diversity to Individual and Social Change. His new book is You Can't Judge a Body by Its Cover: 17 Women's Stories of Hunger, Body Shame and Redemption.His upcoming book, The Unshaming Way, will be published by North Atlantic books in 2024. More:Upcoming Book: The Unshaming Way by David BedrickDavid Bedrick's InstagramDavid Bedrick's Programs Moonbeaming Links:Join the Moon Studio Patreon. Buy The Moon Book.Subscribe to our newsletter. Find Sarah on Instagram.

In the latest episode of Full Plate Podcast, I'm joined by Veronica Perretti (a yoga teacher, astrologer, and client of mine) to talk about how she has been (and continues to) recover from a lifetime of trying to control other people's opinions of her body.  This episode has so much laughter and so much depth, simultaneously. Veronica is incredibly vulnerable in sharing her truth-iest experiences with body shame, the areas of her life where she still struggles to divest from diet culture, the impact her food freedom has had on her marriage, and the crucial components of her healing (hello, Lexapro).   We discuss so much, including: When your partner and you have different beliefs about food Overcoming food comparison in your relationship Healing from food shame and food guilt Setting boundaries and defending food choices Understanding the roots of food judgment from others Yoga culture and body inclusivity Self-worth and body size Set point theory and weight cycling Fertility and weight stigma Navigating weight bias in medical advice Pregnancy and intuitive eating Self-advocacy in medical care Embracing what you want and need   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you're looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate    

In this powerful episode, Reanna shares her inspiring journey of growing up in a strict, controlling, religious environment and how she was able to de-program those childhood messages to find freedom, self-compassion and purpose. Reanna openly discusses the deep challenges of growing up in a church steeped in verbal and physical abuse, body and sexual shame, and a congregation that places blind faith in the church elders who rule with control and judgment. Discover the transformative power of self-healing practices, reclaiming your personal power and freedom, and Reanna's mission to help others break free from cycles of fear, shame, and scarcity.Reanna Ritter is a healer of Religious and Sexual Trauma. You can find Reanna via her website https://www.startfeelswhole.com/homeOn instagram www.instagram.com/alignandprospercoach and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/alignandprospercoach?trk=public_post_main-feed-card_reshare_feed-actor-imageKey Takeaways:Deprogramming Childhood Messages: how to overcome restrictive and controlling messages from your childhood to find personal freedom and self-compassion.Breaking Cycles of Fear, Shame, and Scarcity: how to break-free from damaging cycles of fear, shame and scarcity. The Effects Of Religious Shame: how body shaming, sexual shaming, public shaming can lead to a downward spiral and risky teen behaviours.Transformative Power of Self-Healing: Learn about the powerful practices that helped Reanna heal and reclaim her life and her freedom.Finding Purpose: how to find your purpose, despite challenging and oppressive beginnings.Challenges of a Controlling Religious Environment: how verbal and physical abuse, body and sexual shame change who we are and the effects on children whose parents place blind faith in controlling church elders.Join Our Subscriber Community for just $5 per month. Support us and GET THIS PODCAST AD-FREE, SPONSOR-FREE and GET ACCESS TO EXTRA SUBSCRIBER-ONLY EPISODES. Join via the Apple Podcasts App or go to Supercast to join if you listen via Spotify or any other platform https://whatsthetruth.supercast.com/If you have a story to share for this podcast please connect with me at https://www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject or send an email to bigloveproject@iinet.net.au I would LOVE! to connect with you.Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/mybigloveproject for updates and more content. Share this episode to spread awareness about child abuse and to support survivors.Tags and Categories:Overcoming Abuse, Religious Trauma, Self-Healing, Personal Growth, Self-Compassion, Empowerment, Breaking Free, Body Shame, Childhood Trauma, Mental Health, Finding Purpose, Reclaiming Power, Verbal and Physical Abuse, Deprogramming, Scarcity Mindset Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Nightclub Church, Body Shame, and the Incarnation of the Son of God” with Norbert Haukenfrers, Priest at St Peter's Anglican Church, Okotoks Alberta Welcome to The FAITH + FITNESS Podcast. Join hosts Liz Kirchmeier (CEO of FAITH RXD) and Dr. David McDonald (FAITH RXD chaplain)  as we talk about anything and everything faith and fitness, with men and women who are passionate about both.

In this episode, we begin to talk about what it means to be shamelessly sexy.The truth is that as women, we live in a culture where we are ashamed of our bodies and how we look. Our confidence in life isn't always built on our skill set, but rather on how we feel about ourselves. It is time to redefine sexy and stop the madness around body shaming.  It is too prevalent in this world that almost every woman I know is on a diet.  Focusing on losing weight to look and feel better.What if we could ... look and feel better in the skin we were in?... appreciate and love the body we have?... love our imperfections as opposed to letting them control us?The truth is we let the way we see our body impact our overall mental health and well-being.  

Encouragement keeps me going. Send me a text to let me know what you think of this episode!In this latest episode of “Man in the Arena,” I'm talking about body shame and its impact on men over 40. Discover how these feelings can hold you back and learn actionable steps to overcome them.Topics Covered:• What is body shame• Why it's important to address it• Understanding body shame and its effects• The unique challenges men over 40 face• My story with body shame• Practical steps to overcome body shameDid you find this episode helpful insightful or motivating? If so, let's connect! You can find me on....InstagramLinked InThe Spear Method Website

Hey, high achievers! I'm Kate House, and I help women like you – women who are constantly juggling the demands of work, family, and life – set, track, and execute your personal growth journey with confidence and clarity.Trigger Warning: Today's episode includes discussions of disordered eating and body image issues. If these topics are sensitive for you, please listen with care or skip this episode.Now, if you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of dieting, body shame, or that relentless pursuit of a "smaller" you, I have an episode that's going to speak to your soul.My guest today is Coach Ali Sempek, an internationally certified wellness coach who specializes in helping women break free from diet culture and rediscover their inherent worth.Ali shares her own powerful story of overcoming a decade of disordered eating and how she learned to love her body again. She'll offer practical strategies for changing your mindset, building confidence, and embracing intuitive eating.If you're ready to say goodbye to the endless cycle of diets, guilt, and negative self-talk, this episode is your permission slip to embrace your authentic self and finally feel at home in your own skin.Connect with Coach Ali: www.askcoachali.com | instagram @askcoachali | tiktok @askcoachaliAnd a big thank you to today's sponsor: Blissoma Botanical Beauty!Photonic is your all-in-one SPF 30 Broad Spectrum Facial Sunscreen and Moisturizer. Perfect for every skin type—oily, acne-prone, sensitive, and everything in between.  Photonic—where sun protection meets skin perfection. Visit Blissoma.com to get yours now! ---✍ Take the Complimentary Self Care Auditwww.mskatehouse.com/audit

WARNING: Eating disorders mentioned It's summer and so many women can't stand the thought of themselves in a bathing suit or wearing shorts for the world to see their body. Have you felt like that before? Both host, Haley Klockenga, and special guest, Nicoletta Bradley talk about overcoming negative thoughts about body image and being confident of who Christ created them to be. Finding contentment in themselves wasn't where they originally thought it would be. We are so excited for you to hear this impactful episode.  Shop our website: https://glamourfarms.com    Connect with The Podcast on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarms.thepodcast/    Connect with Glamour Farms on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarmsboutique/    Connect with Haley on IG: http://instagram.com/haleyklockenga/  Connect with Nicoletta Bradley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicolettabradley/ Connect with NOBLE Ministry on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noblefitnessministry/ Shop Refresh Beauty: https://glamourfarms.com/collections/refresh-beauty TAGS: christian, jesus, bible, teaching, learning, scripture, wife, mom, educator, how to, learn, fitness, body shame, confidence, mom body, eating disorder

Body shame is real. We've all experienced it, but what do we do about it? Earlier in May, Oprah Winfrey hosted a three-hour-long forum with body love experts, actresses, and influencers to start a conversation about bodies, weight, and how we can start changing the narrative. Titled, "Making the Shift" and hosted by WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers), the conversation had several meaningful moments where women from all over the country shared the hurt, shame, and confusion they'd felt about their body image. In today's episode, Heather digs into what happened in the Oprah conversation. She explores how the one piece missing from these eloquent conversations is the key unlocking body shame. If you've been struggling with your body size or shape, and are looking for a fresh answer that's meatier than telling yourself positive affirmations in the mirror, this conversation will be a great encouragement to you.  There are real answers out there for your body image struggles -- and the good news is they don't require Jedi mind tricks or "naked jump roping in front of the mirror" (yes, that was from the Oprah special!!!). Learn more about Heather Creekmore, Compared to Who? and how to improve your body image and find freedom from body shame here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Want to join Heather and a group of amazing women in reading Heather's new 40-Day Body Image Workbook? The groups started this Tuesday but it's not too late to join! Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Listen to Tim Keller preach on identity here.  Watch Oprah's "Making the Shift" special on YouTube.  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Hey Rebel! There's nothing I love more than hearing people who struggled with their relationships with food for so long recount how intuitive eating changed their lives for the better. That's the story you'll be hearing today, as my past group coaching client, Michelle, shares how she went from obsessing over food, struggling with her body image, and overcoming addiction, to now being in a place where she can go on spontaneous dates, listen to her body, and never diet again! Michelle shares so much wisdom about the mindset shifts she made to begin challenging her relationship with food. She realized that if you are going to have to eat every day for the rest of your life, you might as well make the best of it! You'll also hear her discuss: The origin story of her body shame growing up When she realized her food struggles deserved help How she moved through the honeymoon phase The importance of embracing fear throughout the journey & more! I know you'll walk away from this episode with inspiration!   Episodes mentioned: Episode 157: Shedding shame and reclaiming the word fat with Mary Kate Episode 150: Fat positivity and reclaiming the word fat with Kimmy Singh. ------- Learn more about group coaching here:  https://dietculturerebel.com/group-coaching Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel  

Jess's newest book, Tired of Being Tired, just came out on April 9th, but since Summer is upon us, we thought this would be a good time to bring out Jess's last book, Breaking Free from Body Shame.  If you find yourself thinking you have to jump on a new fitness challenge, change your diet, or find yourself wanting to avoid the community pool for the next few months, this episode is for you. In this episode, we brought in our friend and team member, Katie Smith, to share her story of body shame + healing. You'll hear Jess and Katie share openly and honestly about their past experiences, what they learned, how the Lord was able to carry them through, and how this one thing remains true: YOUR BODY IS GOOD. This is for the woman who has never felt free, for the new mom dealing with a body she doesn't recognize, and/or the woman who thought she'd conquered this issue, but it's still cropping up.  If you have a body and want to live free, this episode is for you. Let's go! Katie loves you all and is so passionate about this topic. If you ever want to connect and chat more with her, please do! Her DMs + inbox are always open if you ever want to connect: IG: @katiejsmithh  // Email: katie@goandtellgals.com Don't miss:  Tired of Being Tired is now out! Click the link to get your copy + make sure to share it with your family and friends. ⁠ Don't forget to shop on Lindsay Letters and see the most special and beautiful abstract artwork, with color palettes ranging from subdued neutrals to bright and bold. There are over three hundred pieces of art to choose from, including landscapes, vintage reproductions and some meaningful words. They are available as small scale art prints or large scale framed canvases, and everything in between. Use my code JESS20 for 20% off your purchase.

Unlock the secrets to navigating comments on your body size.Are you struggling with the constant pressure from societal beauty standards? Do comments about your body size trigger feelings of shame or fear? We hear you.Dr. Chuks returns to Recover Strong to share strategies to maintain your strength amidst societal pressures, and reclaim your power over body comments.Take a listen as he dives deep into managing unsolicited weight remarks, and explores the role of body shame in the recovery process.CONNECT WITH DR. CHUKSDr. Chuks on InstagramDr. Chuks on TikTokBook: Eating Disorders Don't DiscriminateCONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORS

This week on Real Talk with Rachael in talking with Jess Connolly. Jess is the author or co-author of several books, including Wild and Free, You Are the Girl for the Job, and Breaking Free from Body Shame. Along with her husband, Nick, she planted Bright City Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where they live with their four children. Jess is a woman who wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She is passionate about family, God's Word, and seeing women take their place in the kingdom. Key Points from Our Conversation: We live in a defeated acceptance of exhaustion. Living right now is too much. Life is tiring and we're accepting defeat because we think this is just how things are. Women often feel they need permission to rest, but we don't need permission. God invites us to rest - He even commands it. He wants rest for us. There will always be more to do. Ask yourself if you need to see accomplishment more than you need to feel at home in your body and soul. Do we need acceptance from others more than we need communion with God, our bodies, and our people? God integrated rest into life. We work from rest, not rest from work. We'll never be prepared if we don't start from a place of rest. Spiritual exhaustion occurs anytime we trade abundance with God for obligation. We are not obligated to do things for God. He can act independently of us. God asks us to help and join in His good works, but His love for us is not based on our actions or inaction. Our society has reached a point where exhaustion is normal – maybe even something to be proud of. Yes, there are life factors that affect sleep, but many of us aren't victims of fatigue, we're volunteers. Consider this - would God praise you for working past the point of exhaustion or would He want you to be a good steward of your body and energy? There are a lot of practical ways to get more sleep like turning off the TV, putting the phone down, using blue light blocking glasses, or journaling. Pay attention to your pace during the day. Did you overcommit? Are you consistently feeling rushed? Notice the cues your body is giving you and give yourself what you need. Don't overcomplicate the sabbath. It's simply 24 hours of enjoying God and the life He has given us. How you enjoy Him is your choice, but don't try to get ahead. Let's Get Real Practical: What area of rest do you need to lean into with the Lord and reevaluate this season? What beliefs do you have about rest and do those beliefs line up with God's Word? Connect with Jess: website | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Rachael: website | Instagram | Facebook

According to a survey, 97% of women have at least one “I hate my body” moments in a day. That's a staggering statistic! Well, the beauty and diet industry just loves that, and in fact, they work hard to create those moments so you'll buy their books or products or lies! But what if we rejected their lies and the false beauty narrative that exists in our culture? What if we embraced the truth about what God says about us and could break free from self-scrutiny and judgment? Well, my friend, get ready! Because author and therapist Melissa Johnson is here to expose the lies that fuel those “I hate my body” moments. She'll repair the broken beauty narrative that teaches you to look for the flaws and instead help you see the true, authentic beauty you've always had. SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/291

Therapists and authors Judith Matz and Amy Pershing join us to discuss our new collaboration, The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook; why the typical diet-culture response to emotional eating is unhelpful, and what to do instead; how to know if you're a chronic dieter (as opposed to just a “healthy eater”); the role of trauma in binge eating; why high body weight isn't a sign that you've suffered trauma; and lots more.   Judith Matz, LCSW, ACSW, is a therapist, nationally recognized speaker, and consultant on the topics of diet culture, binge eating, emotional eating, body image, and weight stigma. She is co-author of the new Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook, as well as The Diet Survivor's Handbook, Beyond a Shadow of a Diet, The Making Peace with Food Card Deck, The Body Positivity Card Deck, and author of Amanda's Big Dream. Judith offers continuing education and training for professionals through PESI as well as customized presentations for a variety of companies and organizations. Judith's work has been featured in the media including NPR, The New York Times, Good Housekeeping and Psychotherapy Networker. She has a private practice via telehealth in Illinois where she meets with clients seeking to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Find her at judithmatz.com and on Instagram @judmatz. Amy is an internationally known leader in the development of treatment paradigms for BED, and one of the first clinicians to specialize in BED treatment. Based on 35 years of clinical experience, Amy has pioneered an approach to BED recovery that is strengths-based and trauma informed, incorporating Internal Family Systems (IFS) and body-based techniques to heal the deeper issues that drive binge behaviors. Her approach integrates a non-diet body autonomy philosophy, helping clients create lasting change with food and body image. She is the author of the book Binge Eating Disorder: The Journey to Recovery and Beyond (Taylor and Francis, 2018) and The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook, with co-authors Judith Matz and Christy Harrison (PESI Publishing, 2024). She also offers a variety of trainings on BED treatment through PESI. Amy maintains her clinical practice in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Learn more about her work at thebodywiseprogram.com. Check out Christy's three books, Anti-Diet, The Wellness Trap, and The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating & Body Image Workbook for a deeper dive into the topics covered on the pod.  If you're ready to break free from diet culture and make peace with food, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. For more critical thinking and compassionate skepticism about wellness and diet culture, check out Christy's Rethinking Wellness podcast! You can also sign up to get it in your inbox every week at rethinkingwellness.substack.com. Ask a question about diet and wellness culture, disordered-eating recovery, and the anti-diet approach for a chance to have it answered on Rethinking Wellness. You can also subscribe to the Food Psych Weekly newsletter to check out previous answers!

Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 614 Why is nobody talking about HPV; the world's most common sexually transmitted infection? Mimi Lindquist, Nutrition Expert and AHCC Educator, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 614, to spread awareness about HPV which affects up to 90% of the population, how medicinal mushrooms help boost immune surveillance, how to remove shame around HPV, and why viruses are messengers telling you to focus on your health. "HPV is the most commonly transmitted STI. 80 to 90% of us will have to deal with this at some point in our lives because it is that common. We see that in clinical research that really strong, low-grade stress and chronic stress degrades our ability to have a robust immune surveillance. It's a nudge from your body that says, hey, I need help. I need you to be more in balance." - Mimi Lindquist Biohack Your Mind & Body with Plunge Ice Baths! Save $150 on your PLUNGE order with code "WELLNESSFORCE" As seen on Shark Tank, Plunge's revolutionary Cold Plunge uses powerful cooling, filtration, and sanitation to give you cold, clean water whenever you want it, making it far superior to an ice bath or chest freezer. Live Life Well from Sunrise to Sunset Save 20% with code "WELLNESSFORCE" on everyone's favorite Superfoods brand, ORGANIFI, including their Sunrise to Sunset Bundle and their Women's Power Stack that includes HARMONY + GLOW for true hormonal balance and great health radiating through your beautiful skin. Click HERE to order your Organifi today. Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. *Review The Wellness + Wisdom Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group   10% Off CLEAR + FREE Program DISCOVER THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF THE NATURAL REMEDIES FOR HPV 10% off with code "JOSH10" HPV is not rare. Think of it like the common cold of the cervix. 14 million cases are diagnosed every year, including women who look like the definition of healthy. The usual response to HPV is one of stigma, shame, judgment, and guilt — both from the self and society. With the right understanding of the immune system, the role it plays in HPV, and developing optimal mental, emotional, and physical practices — you can be one of the thousands of women all around the world successfully clearing their bodies of HPV. If you're ready to celebrate your Negative HPV and PAP screenings with Mimi and Nathan! Clear + Free was built by design to give you the tools to do exactly that — and live the healthy, fulfilling, magical life you desire. In This Episode, Mimi Lindquist Uncovers: [01:30] Health Starts in The Mouth Mimi Lindquist Clear HPV - Use code "JOSH10" for 10% off enrollment in the CLEAR + FREE program Why searching HPV on Google can cause more harm. How Mimi feels pain when she can't help someone with the knowledge she has. What motivated her to help people take care of their oral health. How she stopped practicing dental hygiene and started teaching people about medicinal mushrooms. [09:45] Medicinal Mushrooms Why Mimi decided to yes to what was calling her. How she hit rock bottom on her health journey. Shawn Stevenson The benefits of active hexose correlated compound (AHCC). [13:05] HPV: Sexually Transmitted Infection HPV affects almost everybody. Why people don't believe in viruses. 362 Zach Bush MD: Saving The Soil, Saving Humanity Low-risk and high-risk strains of HPV. [19:25] Immune Surveillance Dr. Nathan Riley The importance of having a strong immune system. How the immune surveillance helps your body fight infections. How viruses can help you realize you need to slow down. [24:25] Virus Is a Messenger Why evil exists in the world. Your body is asking you to find balance through viruses like HPV. Why there is a lot of shame around HPV. 1 in 5 men have a high-risk HPV strain in their system. Why there is no HPV testing available for men. [28:35] HPV Prevention How HPV can affect you even if you've only had one sexual partner. HPV can lead to cervical cancer. Why the healing process is a team effort. The HPV vaccine has a lot of side effects. [32:35] HPV Treatment Options Josh's experience with the health care system. Gardasil Lawsuit Why Mimi cares so much about helping people with HPV. Managing symptoms versus healing the root cause. Why cutting away the infected part is not a solution. How women get scared for their lives when they hear the diagnosis. [39:35] The Origin of Shame Around HPV Chaos seeks order. Why women feel ashamed of having HPV. How religion creates an imprint of shame around sex. HPV is the equivalent of a common cold for the cervix. Women don't have the support they need on their healing journey. [47:05] Victim Mindset The impacts of staying in a victim vibration. When you receive a diagnosis, you have two options. HPV gets always cleared by your immune system, not pharmaceuticals. You need to take ownership of your health in order to heal. What factors can have an influence on your immune system and the healing process. [54:55] Mimi's Healing Journey How Mimi hit rock bottom in 2017 because she took a healthy lifestyle too far. Why she didn't receive the help she was looking for because she looked fit and healthy. How she figured out how to live better and get healthy. Why she felt ashamed about her sexuality. [59:10] Tap Into Pleasure How Josh learned to understand what it means to love yourself. Finding your edges helps you find your center. Why figuring out what you don't want for yourself is a part of the process of maturation. How courage moves you through fear. Why people shame the pleasures of life. You can't experience pleasure unless you are present. Why women struggle to connect to their feminine. [01:08:15] Going Inwards to Find Softness Real pleasure versus pseudo-pleasure. How bringing awareness to your body can help you connect to pleasure. Pleasure doesn't have to be sexual. Finding softness within you. [01:13:25] Self-Love Practice Why you need to schedule time for yourself. The importance of treating yourself as a friend who you are meant to help. Your inner child is looking for nourishment and intimacy. Why Mimi chooses a theme word as an intention for the year. What the word "stretch" means to her. 603 Honoring Christian Oliver: What Death Teaches Us About Living A Generous Life Why Josh's word for the year is "generosity." [01:23:45] AHCC: The Cure for HPV? How Immune Intel AHCC helps eradicate HPV. You can improve your immune system overnight. AHCC can clear HPV within 6 months in 64% of women. You need to find out what negatively impacts your immune surveillance. [01:29:10] Mycelium for Health Mycelia is a combination of the neural network and the immune system of the fungal organism. Why mycelium products are beneficial for your health and immune system. The reason why Mimi takes mushroom supplements every day. Why AHCC is more bio-available for the human body than other mushroom products. [01:35:10] Tremella Mushrooms Paul Stamets The origin and benefits of Tremella mushroom. Why Mimi would tell her younger self to chill out. How the relationship with herself and the people around her create well-being in Mimi's life. Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts Power Quotes From The Show The Shame Around HPV "HPV is not just a physical diagnosis because of the shame that surrounds the diagnosis. Why would a woman feel shame about having the equivalent of the common cold for the cervix?" - Mimi Lindquist The Antidote to Shame "We shame pleasure and not just in a sexual sense. The antidote to the shame is actually more pleasure. Tapping into more pleasure in your life taps you into presence. You can't experience pleasure without being present." - Mimi Lindquist Treat The Root Cause, Not The Symptom "The medical system is not set up to help your long-term health and vitality thrive. It's set up to manage symptoms. About 350,000 women die every year of cervical cancer. Their solution is to go in and remove a portion of the cervix. Cutting away a part of the body is not a solution. It's just turning off the check engine light. If we don't address that initial immune dysfunction, we're not addressing the root of why there is a signal from your body the first place." - Mimi Lindquist Links From Today's Show  Mimi Lindquist Clear HPV - Use code "JOSH10" for 10% off enrollment in the CLEAR + FREE program Shawn Stevenson 362 Zach Bush MD: Saving The Soil, Saving Humanity Dr. Nathan Riley Gardasil Lawsuit 603 Honoring Christian Oliver: What Death Teaches Us About Living A Generous Life Paul Stamets   Josh's Trusted Products | Up To 40% Off Shop All Products Biohacking BREATHE - 33% off with the code “PODCAST33” SaunaSpace - 10% off with the code "JOSH10" PLUNGE - $150 off with the code “WELLNESSFORCE" SiPhox - 10% off with code "JOSH" BON CHARGE - 15% off with the code "JOSH15" SpectraSculpt - 15% off with the code "JOSH15" Defender Shield - 10% off with the code "TRENT10" Neuvana - 15% off with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Supplements Organifi - 20% off with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' MANNA Vitality - 20% off with the code "JOSH20" LiftMode - 10% off with the code "JOSH10" Adapt Naturals - 15% off with code "WELLNESSFORCE" MitoZen - 10% off with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” Activation Products - 20% off with the code “WELLNESSFORCE” BiOptimizers - 10% off with the code "JOSH10" Lightbody Total Eye Health - 20% off with "JOSH20" at checkout. 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She has been helping people prevent disease for over 10 years now, by educating and empowering individuals to be their own best health advocates. Today, her primary area of disease prevention education surrounds Immune Intel AHCC + other medicinal mushrooms, which has earned her the nickname, The Mushroom Queen. Unfortunately, there is a significant gap between the clinical research of mushrooms and the general public, so Mimi is committed to being the link between research and the public via online education, social media, and her podcast. Website Instagram The Medicin Podcast Listen To The Latest Episodes... Don't Miss New Episodes: Follow Wellness + Wisdom on Spotify  

We're constantly getting bombarded with messages about our bodies: They're too big. They're too small. They're not muscular enough, not curvy enough, and so on and so on. Rebecca has lived in a bigger body all her life and she wants the messaging to stop. She's done all the things—followed plus-size influencers, deemphasized weight from her health goals, tried to rewire how she thinks about weight. But it's just not working. In this episode, Carvell Wallace brings in Ronald Young Jr., host of Weight For It. Ronald challenges the notion that we need to love our bodies and helps Rebecca navigate away from stigmatized “fixes” and toward a place of acceptance.  If you liked this episode, check out: How To Eat Whatever You Want and How To Love Your Face. Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer and our producer is Rosemary Belson. Special thanks to Kevin Bendis.  Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're constantly getting bombarded with messages about our bodies: They're too big. They're too small. They're not muscular enough, not curvy enough, and so on and so on. Rebecca has lived in a bigger body all her life and she wants the messaging to stop. She's done all the things—followed plus-size influencers, deemphasized weight from her health goals, tried to rewire how she thinks about weight. But it's just not working. In this episode, Carvell Wallace brings in Ronald Young Jr., host of Weight For It. Ronald challenges the notion that we need to love our bodies and helps Rebecca navigate away from stigmatized “fixes” and toward a place of acceptance.  If you liked this episode, check out: How To Eat Whatever You Want and How To Love Your Face. Do you have a problem that needs solving? Send us a note at howto@slate.com or leave us a voicemail at 646-495-4001 and we might have you on the show. Subscribe for free on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen. How To's executive producer is Derek John. Joel Meyer is our senior editor/producer and our producer is Rosemary Belson. Special thanks to Kevin Bendis.  Slate Plus members get bonus segments and ad-free podcast feeds. Sign up now at slate.com/howtoplus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices