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You're listening to Burnt Toast! Today, my guest is Emily Ladau, a disability rights activist, and author of Demystifying Disability. Our conversation today is about the many intersections between anti-fatness and ableism. This is such an important conversation, even if you feel like you're new to both of these worlds. We investigate who is considered a “worthy” disabled person or a Good Fatty — and how these stereotypes so often pit two marginalization experiences against each other. Today's episode is free but if you value this conversation, please consider supporting our work with a paid subscription. Burnt Toast is 100% reader- and listener-supported. We literally can't do this without you!PS. You can take 10 percent off Demystifying Disability, or any book we talk about on the podcast, if you order it from the Burnt Toast Bookshop, along with a copy of Fat Talk! (This also applies if you've previously bought Fat Talk from them. Just use the code FATTALK at checkout.)Episode 213 TranscriptEmilyI am a disability rights activist. I am a wheelchair user. I'm the author of a book called Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally. It's a bit of a mouthful, but all of that is really just to say that I am very passionate about educating people about the disability experience, and doing it through a lens that recognizes that we're all at a different point on the journey of thinking about disability and talking about disability. I really want to welcome people into what I know can be a sometimes overwhelming and uncomfortable conversation.VirginiaYou have been a disability rights activist since you appeared on Sesame Street as a 10 year old. I saw the clip. It's just adorable, little baby Emily. I mean, first tell us about that if you want! Or if you're sick of talking about it, I get it. But I would also love to know: When did your disability rights work morph into fat liberation work? And how do you see these two spheres intersecting?EmilyOn the Sesame Street note, my family likes to joke that I am totally milking that, because it happened when I was 10. But that was the first moment that I really understood that disabled people do have a place in the media. Prior to that, I had not seen almost anyone who looked like me, with the exception of two books that I read over and over again. And one other little girl who was also on Sesame Street who used a wheelchair.VirginiaWow.EmilyAnd I'm sure maybe somewhere else out there, there were other things. But I was an early 90s kid, and the media had just not caught up to showing me that I belonged. So having that experience is something that I really don't take for granted.I like to joke that in many ways, I am the “typical” disabled person. If you look up a stock photo of someone with a disability, it's probably a white woman using a wheelchair. Oddly enough, she's probably also on a beach, holding her arms out. You know? VirginiaAs soon as you said it, I have a visual. I've seen that picture. Obviously, she's on a beach.EmilyYes, so I am sort of the cliche version. But at the same time, I'm not. Because there's sort of an “acceptable” disabled person, and she is the thin, pretty, white woman who is sitting in a wheelchair. I meet, I suppose, some of those traits, but I am someone who, in later years so far, has come to identify as fat and no longer sees that as the derogatory term that it was always leveraged towards me as.Any relationship that I have to fat liberation work has been sort of an evolutionary process for me. It's newer to me. I didn't understand when I was younger how that fit into disability rights work. But I see now that we can't have those conversations separately. First of all, every issue is a disability issue. So every issue impacts disabled people. And second of all, the disability community encompasses every identity, every body type, every experience. There are more than a billion disabled people around the world. So you absolutely have every single possible body type within the disability community. And if we are not talking about fat liberation, if we are not talking about LGBTQIA+ rights, if we are not talking about ensuring that our work is meaningfully intersectional, then it's not actually disability rights work.VirginiaBut it is tricky to figure out how all those things intersect and fit together for sure.EmilyI feel like I'm constantly playing a game of Tetris with that. And I don't mean that to say, oh, woe is me. But more so, how do we get society to recognize how those pieces interlock with one another?VirginiaDo you mind sharing a little bit about how anti-fatness shows up in your own experiences? Sometimes it's helpful to name those moments, because some people listening might think, oh, I've had that too, and I didn't know to name it as anti-fatness, or, oh, I've been on the wrong side of that. And it's helpful to hear why that was not helpful.EmilyThere is no clear direction to take this answer, because it's impacted me in two diametrically opposed ways.The first is that I have been judged incredibly harshly as being lazy, as being unhealthy, as being someone who maybe doesn't take care of myself in the way that I should. And the wheelchair is seen as the cause of that.On the flip side, I have also been treated as though disability is the only cause of anything going on in my body, and therefore I should be given a free pass if I am considered, as doctors would say, “overweight.”VirginiaIt's like, Oh, it's okay. You're in a wheelchair. What can we do? We can't expect you to go for a run.EmilyExactly. So you see what I mean. It's either one or the other. I'm either bad and lazy or it's like, oh, poor you. You can't get up and exercise.VirginiaBoth of those are such judgmental, patronizing ways to talk about you and your body.EmilyThey're super frustrating. I think that both of those are anti-fatness in their own right. But for me, it sends conflicting messages, because I'm trying to seek medical support for certain issues. And some doctors are like, “Lose weight!” And other doctors are like, “Well, we can't do anything because you're in a wheelchair.” And so both of those are very unhelpful responses.VirginiaOh man, it really speaks to the lack of intersectional care in medicine, that people don't know how to hold these two facts together and also give you comprehensive medical care at the same time.EmilyI wish that we could just have disabled people speaking with medical students as a requirement in every single medical school program. But instead, I feel like we're either completely relegated to the sidelines of conversations in medical school, or maybe we're brought up in very clinical and dehumanizing ways, and we don't stop to think holistically about a person.It's interesting, because my mom has often said—and I should note, she has the same disability that I do. So she's a wheelchair user as well. But she feels very strongly that a lot of other medical issues that I am dealing with now were overlooked when I was younger, because everybody was so hung up on my disability that nobody was offering me the support that I needed for other things that could have, in turn, prevented some of what I'm now navigating.So it seems like healthcare can't hold multiple truths at once.They can't think about your body and think about everything going on. It's either you're fat or you're disabled.VirginiaGod forbid you have a health condition that is not weight linked and not linked to your disability. That's going to throw them completely for a loop.EmilyYeah, it's very much a binary. I think that it's led to a lot of confusion among healthcare providers. Certainly, I know there have been delayed diagnoses on many, many things. I've also had it leveraged against me in terms of what I would consider chronic illness, because I would get sick pretty regularly when I was a child, and every time I would throw up, it would be thrown in my face: “Well you're eating poorly. You're not taking care of yourself.” And nobody thought to do anything to check what was actually going on. They just thought that I was not taking care of myself. Turns out I had gallstones and needed my gallbladder removed. But when people see the wheelchair, they don't take me seriously.VirginiaNo, and let's be clear: Gallstones is not a condition you can treat by eating salad. Like, that's not something you can nutrition your way out of.EmilyI could not lettuce my way out of that one.VirginiaAre there any strategies you've figured out that helps you get a doctor to cut through some of those biases, or cut through some of that noise and actually focus on what you need them to focus on?EmilyI have to rehearse what I want to say in a doctor's appointment. And I don't think I'm unique in that. I'm sure that there are plenty of people who put together their notes and think through very carefully what they want to say before they go. As much as doctors tend to be frustrated when the patient comes in and it's clear that they were reading WebMD, I've found I need to point them in the right direction, because at least it gets them started down the path that I'm hoping to explore.And I'm not saying that I think that I have years of medical school worth of expertise, but when I was little, I used to always complain to my parents, “You're not in my body. You don't know how I'm feeling.”VirginiaSo wise.EmilyAnd I think that that remains relevant. I'm not trying to be a difficult patient. But I have very strong awareness of what is happening internally and externally. And so if I come in and I seem like I have it together and I'm prepared, I feel like doctors take me more seriously. And I have a lot of privilege here, because I am a white woman. I communicate verbally. English is my first language. So in a lot of ways, I can prepare in this way. But I don't think I should have to, to get the medical care that I need.VirginiaDoctors should be meeting us where we are. We shouldn't be expected to do hours of homework in preparation in order to be treated with basic respect and dignity. And yet, it is helpful, I think, to hear okay, this labor can be beneficial, But it's a lot of extra labor, for sure.EmilyIt is, and I've broken up with doctors over it. And I've also had doctors who I think have broken up with me, for lack of a better way to put it.I have had multiple doctors who have just kind of said, “We don't know how to deal with you, therefore we are not going to deal with you.” And in seeking the care that I need, I have run into walls because of it, whether it's a literal, physical wall in the sense that I tried to seek care, because I was having GI distress. I tried to go see the doctor, and the doctor's office was not wheelchair accessible, and they told me it was my fault for not asking beforehand.VirginiaI'm sorry, what? They're a doctor's office.EmilyThe one place I actually thought I would be fine and not have to double check beforehand. So that's sort of the physical discrimination. And then getting into the office, I've had doctors who have said, “I'm sorry, I don't know how to help you.” Go see this specialist. I'm sorry, I don't know what I can do for you, and then not return my calls.VirginiaOh, I knew this conversation was going to make me mad, but it's really making me mad.EmilyAnd I say all of this is somebody, again, who has health insurance and access to transportation to get to and from doctors, and a general working knowledge of my own body and the healthcare system. But I mean, if it's this much of a nightmare for me, multiply that by other marginalized identities, and it's just absurd.VirginiaIt really is. You've kind of led us there already just in talking about these experiences, but I think there's also so much ableism embedded in how we talk about weight and health. And I thought we could unpack some of that a little bit. One that you put on my radar is all this fearmongering about how we all sit down too much, and sitting is killing us. And if you have a job that requires you to sit all day, it's taking years off your life. And yet, of course, people who use wheelchairs are sitting down. EmilyI think about this a lot, because I would say at least a few times a year some major publication releases an article that basically says we are sitting ourselves to death. And I saw one I know at least last year in the New York Times, if not this year,VirginiaNew York Times really loves this topic. They're just all over there with their standing desks, on little treadmills all day long.EmilyI actually decided to Google it before we chatted. I typed in, “New York Times, sitting is bad for you.” And just found rows of articles.EmilyThe first time that this ever really came up for me was all the way back in 2014, and I was kind of just starting out in the world of writing and putting myself out there in that way as an activist. And I came across an article that said that the more I sit, the closer I am to death, basically.It's really tough for me, because I'm sure there's a kernel of truth in the sense that if you are not moving your body, you are not taking care of your body in a way that works for you. But the idea that sitting is the devil is deeply ableist, because I need to sit. That does not mean that I cannot move around in my own way, and that does not mean that I cannot function in my own way, but it's just this idea that sitting is bad and sitting is wrong and sitting is lazy. Sitting is necessary.VirginiaSitting is just how a lot of us get things done every day, all day long.EmilyRight, exactly.VirginiaSure, there were benefits to lifestyles that involved people doing manual labor all day long and being more active. Also people died in terrible farming accidents. It's all part of that romanticization of previous generations as somehow healthier—which was objectively not true. EmilyYou make such a good point from a historical perspective. There's this idea that it's only if we're up and moving and training for a 5k that we're really being productive and giving ourselves over to the capitalist machine, but at the same time, doing that causes disability in its own way.VirginiaSure does. Sure does. I know at least two skinny runners in my local social circle dealing with the Achilles tendons ruptures. It takes a toll on your body.EmilyOr doing farm labor, as you were talking about. I mean, an agrarian society is great until you throw your back out. Then what happens?VirginiaThere are a lot of disabled folks living with the consequences of that labor. EmilyAnd I've internalized this messaging. I am not at all above any of this. I mean, I'm so in the thick of it, all the time, no matter how much work I read by fat liberation activists, no matter how much I try to ground myself in understanding that fatness does not equal badness and that sitting does not equal laziness, I am so trapped in the cycle of “I ate something that was highly caloric, and now I better do a seated chair workout video for my arm cycle.” And I say this because I'm not ashamed to admit it. I want people to understand that disabled people are like all other people. We have the same thoughts, the same feelings. We are impacted by diet culture.VirginiaGetting all the same messaging.EmilyWe are impacted by fat shaming. And I know that no matter what I would tell another person, I'm still working on it for myself.VirginiaWell, I always say: The great thing about fat liberation is you don't need to be done doing the work to show up here. We are all in a messy space with it, because it's it's hard to live in this world, in a body, period, And you have this added layer of dealing with the ableism that comes up. I mean, even in fat liberation spaces, which should be very body safe, we see ableism showing up a lot. And I'd love you to talk a little bit about how you see that manifesting.EmilyI think that this is a problem across pretty much every social justice movement. I just do Control F or Command F and type in the word “disability” on a website and see if it comes up in the mission statement, the vision, the values, what we care about, our issues. And so often it's not there and you have to go digging.And I don't say this to say that I think disability should be hierarchically more important than any other form of marginalization. I'm saying disability should be included among the list of marginalizations that we are focusing on, because it coexists with all other identities. And yet in a lot of fat liberation spaces, I still feel like I am not represented. I don't see myself. It's still a certain type of body, and that body is usually non-disabled or not disclosing that they have a non-apparent disability.I have a few people that I come across who I would say are in the fat liberation, fat activism spaces where they are also apparently disabled, and they are loud and they are proud about that. But for the most part, I still don't see myself. And I think that's where the ableism comes up, is that we are still celebrating only certain types of bodies. It's very interesting when you're in a space where the point is to celebrate all bodies, and yet all bodies are still not celebrated.VirginiaWell, and I want to dig into why that is, because I think it's something really problematic in how fat politics have developed in the last 10-20, years, As the Health at Every Size movement gathered steam and gathered a following, the message that was marketable, that was easy to center and get people interested and excited about, was you can be healthy at every size. And because we have such an ableist definition of what health is, that meant, let's show a fat person running. Let's show a fat person rock climbing. Let's show a fat ballerina. Let's show a fat weight lifter, and then you're automatically going to exclude so many people. So, so many people of other abilities.We had the folks from ASDAH on, who are the keepers of the Health at Every Size principles, and they've done a lot of work in recent years to start to shift this. They recognize that there was a real lack of centering disability, and I am really impressed with that. But in terms of the way the mainstream media talks about these concepts, certainly the way I talked about them in my own work for years, that mainstreaming of Health at Every Size was embedded with a lot of ableism.EmilyAnd I came to Health at Every Size pretty early on in my quest to lean into fatness and stop with the internalized body shame. But instead, I think it led to internalized ableism, because I then thought, well, if I'm not going to go climb Mount Everest, am I really living up to the principles of Health at Every Size?VirginiaThere was an expectation that we all had to be exceptional fat people. And that you had to be a mythbuster. And the reality is that fat people, just like any people, are not a monolith, and we don't all want to rock climb, and we can't all rock climb, and fatness can coexist with disability. It didn't make space for that.EmilyWe say the same thing about the disability community, And in the same way that there is the “good fat person,” there is the “good disabled person.” There's the disabled person who is seen as inspirational for overcoming hardship and overcoming obstacles. And I can't tell you how many times I have been patronized and infantilized and treated as though it's a miracle that I got out of bed in the morning. And I like to say to people, it's not inspiring that I got out of bed in the morning, unless you happen to know me well and know that I'm not a morning person, in which case, yes, it is very inspiring.VirginiaI am a hero today. Thank you for noticing.EmilyI mean, I say that as a joke, but it's true. There's nothing inspiring about the fact that I got out of bed in the morning, but in order to be performing at all times as the good disabled person, you have to show up in a certain way in the world. And I feel like that pressure is on me doubly, as a disabled fat person.Because not only do I have to be the good disabled person who is doing my own grocery shopping, but I need to be mindful about what it is that I'm grocery shopping for.I need to be eating the salad in front of people instead of something with a lot of cheese on it, right? So I feel like, no matter what I do when I'm in public, I'm putting on a performance, or at least I'm expected to. I've started to be able to work through that. Years of therapy and a healthy relationship. But for a very long time, if I wasn't the ideal disabled person and the ideal fat person in every way, then I was doing something wrong, rather than that society was wrong for putting that on me.VirginiaAnd it just feels like that's so much bound up in capitalism, in the way we equate someone's value with their productivity, with their ability to earn and produce and achieve. I haven't lived as a disabled person, but I have a kid with a disability, and in the years when we were navigating much more intensely her medical condition, I definitely felt the pressure to be the A+ medical mom, the mom of the disabled kid. There are a lot of expectations on that, too. I had to know the research better than any doctor in the room. I had to have all these strategies for her social emotional health. And I had to, of course, be managing the nutrition. And I can remember feeling like, when do I get to just exist? Like, when do we get to just exist as mother and daughter? When do I get to just be a person? Because there was so much piled on there. So I can only imagine lit being your whole life is another level.EmilyI feel like I'm always putting on a show for people. I always need to do my homework. I always need to be informed. And this manifested at such an early age because I internalized this idea that, yes, I'm physically disabled. I can't play sports. So I need to make academics into my sports, and I need to do everything I can to make sure I'm getting As and hundreds on every test. And that was my way of proving my worth.And then, well, I can't be a ballerina, but I can still participate in adaptive dance classes. And I try to get as close as I can to being the quote, unquote, normal kid. And let me say there's, there's nothing wrong with adaptive programs. There's nothing wrong with all of those opportunities. But I think that they're all rooted somewhat in this idea that all disabled children should be as close to normalcy as possible. Some arbitrary definition of it.VirginiaYes, and the definition of normal is again, so filtered through capitalism, productivity, achievement. We need different definitions. We need diversity. We need other ways of being and modeling. EmilyAbsolutely. And what it comes down to is your life is no less worth living because you're sitting down.VirginiaAmazing that you have to say that out loud, but thank you for saying it.EmilyI really wish somebody had said it to me. There's so much pressure on us at all times to be better, to be thinner, to make our bodies as acceptable as possible, in spite of our disabilities, if that makes sense.There are thin and beautiful and blonde, blue-eyed, gorgeous women with disabilities. And I'm not saying that that's my ideal. I'm just saying that's mainstream society's ideal. And that's the disabled woman who will get the role when the media is trying to be inclusive, who will land the cover of the magazine when a company is trying to be inclusive. But I don't feel like I'm part of that equation. And I'm not saying this to insult anybody's body, because everybody's body is valid the way that it is. But what I am saying is that I still don't feel like there's a place for me, no matter how much we talk about disability rights and justice, no matter how much we talk about fat liberation, no matter how much privilege I hold, I still feel like I am somehow wrong.VirginiaIt's so frustrating. And I'm sorry that that that has to be your experience, that that's what you're up against. It sucks.EmilyDo you ever feel like these are just therapy sessions instead of podcasts?VirginiaI mean. It's often therapy for me. So yes.Not to pivot to an even more uplifting topic, but I also wanted to talk about the MAHA of it all a little bit. Everything you're saying has always been true, and this is a particularly scary and vulnerable time to be disabled.We have a Secretary of Health who says something fatphobic and/or ableist every time he opens his mouth, we have vaccine access under siege. I could go on and on. By the time this episode airs, there will be 10 new things he's done that are terrifying. It's a lot right now. How are you doing with that?EmilyIt's really overwhelming, and I know I'm not alone in feeling that. And I'll say literally, two days ago, I went and got my covid booster and my flu vaccine, and I was so happy to get those shots in my arm. I am a big believer in vaccination. And I'm not trying to drum up all the controversy here,VirginiaThis is a pro-vaccine podcast, if anyone listening does not feel that way, I'm sorry, there are other places you can work that out. I want everyone to get their covid and flu shots.EmilyI give that caveat because in the disability community, there's this weird cross section of people who are anti-vaccine and think that it's a disability rights issue that they are anti-vaccine. So it's just a very messy, complicated space to be in. But I make no bones about the fact that I am very, very pro-vaccine.More broadly, it's a really interesting time to be disabled and to be a fat disabled person, because on the one hand, technically, if you're immunocompromised or more vulnerable, you probably have better vaccine access right now.VirginiaBecause you're still in the ever-narrowing category of people who are eligible.EmilySo somehow being disabled is working out in my favor a little bit at the moment, but at the same time, as I say that, RFK is also spreading immense amounts of incorrect information about disability, about fitness, about what bodies can and should be doing. And he's so hung up on finding the causes and then curing autism.VirginiaNobody asked him to do that.EmilyYeah. Like, no one. Or, actually, the problem is a few people said that they wanted it because people are very loud. Also, I saw that he reintroduced the Presidential physical fitness test.VirginiaLike I don't have enough reasons to be mad at this man. I was just like, what are you doing, sir?EmilySo on the one hand, he's sort of inadvertently still protecting disabled people, if you want to call it that, by providing access to vaccines. But mostly he's just making it a lot harder to survive as a disabled person.I am genuinely fearful for what is going to happen the longer he is at the helm of things and continues to dismantle basic access to health care. Because more people are going to become disabled. And I'm not saying that being disabled is a bad thing, but I am saying, if something is completely preventable, what are you doing?VirginiaRight? Right? Yes, if we lose herd immunity, we're going to have more people getting the things we vaccinate against.EmilyMany of the major players in the disability rights movement as it was budding in the 1960s and the 1970s were disabled because of polio. I am very glad that they existed. I am very, very glad that these people fought for our rights. I'm also very, very glad that there's a polio vaccine.VirginiaI guess this is a two part question. Number one, is there anything you want folks to be doing specifically in response to RFK? I mean, call your representatives. But if you have other ideas for advocacy, activism work you'd like to see people engaging in. And two, I'm curious for folks who want to be good disability allies: What do you want us doing more of?EmilyI am a big believer in focusing on things that feel attainable, and that doesn't mean don't call your reps, and that doesn't mean don't get out there and be loud. But sometimes starting where you are can make the most difference. And so if it feels really overwhelming and you're not gonna get up tomorrow and go to Washington, DC and join a protest, that's okay. If you don't feel like you have the capacity to pick up the phone and call your representatives tomorrow, that's okay, too. But if you can impact the perspective of one person in your life, I genuinely believe that has a ripple effect, and I think that we underestimate the power of that. Throw one stone in the ocean. All of those ripples create the wave. And so if you have somebody in your life who is being ableist in some way, whether it is through anti-vax sentiment, whether it is through the language that they use, whether it is through the assumptions that they make about people with disabilities, try to take the time to educate that person. You may not change the whole system. You may not even change that person's mind. But at least give them an opening to have a conversation, offer them the tools and the resources point them in the right direction. And I know that that's really hard and really exhausting, and that sometimes it feels like people are a lost cause, but I have been able to meet people where they are in that way. Where, if I show up with the research, if I show up with the resources, if I say I'm willing to meet you halfway here, I'm not demanding that you change all your views overnight, but will you at least give me a chance to have a conversation? That's genuinely meaningful. So that's my best advice. And I know that it's not going to change everything, but I'm still a believer in the power of conversation.VirginiaThat's really helpful, because I think we do avoid those conversations, but you're right. If you go in with the mindset of, I don't have to totally change this person on everything, but if I can move the needle just a little bit with them, that does something I think that feels a lot more doable and accessible.EmilyAnd I think it also is about honoring your own capacity. If you are a person who is marginalized in multiple ways, and you are tired of having those conversations, it is okay to set that weight down and let somebody else have the conversations.VirginiaThat is a good use of the able-bodied allies in your life. Put us to work tell us to do the thing because it shouldn't be on you all the time.EmilyAnd I'm more than happy to have these conversations and more than happy to educate but it's empowering when we can do it on our own terms, and we're not often given that opportunity, because we have to be activists and advocates for ourselves at every turn. And so sometimes when somebody else picks up that load, that means a lot.ButterEmilyI thought about this a lot.VirginiaEverybody does. It's a high pressure question.EmilyI am in the last stages of wedding planning. So my recommendation is more from a self care perspective. When you are in the throes of something incredibly chaotic, and when you are in the throes of navigating the entire world while also trying to plan something joyful—lean into that joy. My recommendation is to lean into your joy. I know I could recommend like a food or a TV show or something, but I think it's more about like, what is that thing that brings joy to you? I bought these adorable gluten-free pumpkin cookies that have little Jack O'Lantern faces on them. And I'm doing my re-watch of Gilmore Girls, which is a wildly problematic and fatphobic show, and ableist.VirginiaIt sure is. But it's such a good comfort watch too.EmilyIt's making me feel a little cozy right now. I think my recommendation is just lean into your joy. You don't need to solve all the world's problems. And I don't say that without complete and total awareness of everything going on in the world. I'm not setting that aside. But I'm also saying that if we don't take time to take off our activist hats and just be for a few moments, we will burn out and be much less useful to the movements that we're trying to contribute to.So I hope that is taken in the spirit with which it was given, which is not ignoring the world.VirginiaIt's clear you're not ignoring the world. But when you're doing a big, stressful thing, finding the joy in it is so great.Well, my Butter is a more specific, more tangible thing, but it's very much related to that, which is my 12 year old and I are getting really into doing our nails. And my Butter is bad nail art because I'm terrible at it, but it's giving me a lot of joy to, like, try to do little designs. I don't know if you can see on camera.EmilyI've been looking at your nails the whole time, and I love the color. It's my favorite color, but can you describe what's on it?VirginiaSo I've done like, little polka dots, like, so my thumb has all the polka dots in all different colors, and then every finger is like a different color of polka dots. I don't feel like the colors are translating on screen.EmilyAnd by the way, it's a bright teal nail polish.VirginiaIt's a minty green teal color. My 12 year old and I, we watch shows together in the evening after their younger sibling goes to bed. And we just like about once a week, she breaks out her Caboodle, which brings me great joy, as a former 80s and 90s girl, that has all her polishes in it, and we sit there and do our nails. And it's very low stakes. I work from home, it doesn't matter what my nails look like. Last night, I tried to do this thing where you put a star shaped sticker on, and then put the polish over it, and then peel off the sticker to have like a little star stencil. It was an utter fail, like I saw it on Instagram. It looked amazing. It looked like trash on my nails. But it's like, so fun to try something crafty that you can just be bad at and have fun with.EmilyOh, I love that for you. I really miss the days where I would wear like, bright, glittery eyeshadow and stick-on earrings.VirginiaIt is totally bringing me back to my stick on earring years. And I have all these friends who get beautiful nails done, like gels, or they have elaborate home systems. And I'm just, like, showing up to things with, like, a weird cat I painted on my nail that's like, half chipped off.EmilyI think that's the right vibe for the moment.VirginiaIt's super fun and a good bonding activity with tweens who don't always want to talk to their mom. So it's nice when we get there.EmilyYou're reminding me to go hug my mom.VirginiaPlease everyone, go hug your moms, especially if you were once 12 years old! Emily, this was wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to talk with us. Tell folks where we can find you and how we can be supporting your work.EmilyYeah. So I would say the best place to find me is Substack. My Substack is called Words I Wheel By or you can find me on Instagram. But most importantly, I just love connecting and being here to support people wherever they are on their journey. So I hope people will take me up on that.VirginiaThank you, and I always appreciate you in the Burnt Toast comments too. So thanks for being a part of the space with us.The Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (follow me on Instagram) and Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, and Big Undies.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Farideh.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting anti-diet, body liberation journalism! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

Hey friends!  I'm so delighted to be back with another episode of the podcast, this time with a very longtime friend of mine:  Dr. Jenn Salib Huber. Dr. Jenn is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor and Intuitive Eating Counselor on a mission to help women manage menopause without diets and food rules. She supports women through the physical and emotional shifts of perimenopause and menopause using a Health at Every Size approach, intuitive eating, and practical nutrition. Jenn hosts The Midlife Feast podcast and community, and is the author of the upcoming book Eat to Thrive During Menopause, out October 21, 2025. I first met Jenn over a decade ago, when she supported me and my family with some really scary food allergies that my kiddos were having.  Our paths crossed again as I began writing Project Body Love, exploring my relationship with my body and, specifically, intuitive eating and the concept of health at every size.  In more recent years, Jenn has supported me as I've been transitioning through perimenopause.  I couldn't be happier to be sharing Jenn's wisdom with you today! Here's some of what we talk about: > We both share our somewhat hilarious stories of how we each realized we were in perimenopause – and then of course what happened for each of us afterward. > Why we know so little about the complex process of peri/menopause, why so many of us are surprised by our symptoms, and how Gen X and Millenial women are doing things differently, redefining the experience and demanding more information and better care. > The symptoms of perimenopause that no one expects, and that seemingly have nothing to do with perimenopause at all!  Jenn explains the "hormone soup" that exists in our body during this time, and how it has far-reaching impacts well beyond hot flashes and crime scene periods. > How our relationships with our bodies change during this transformational time in our lives – how many of us are confronted with the body and health changes associated with aging and the reality that we can't always control what happens to our health. > The potential that peri/menopause has to catalyze us to break up with Diet Culture for good and find joy and pleasure in food and movement.  We talk about the power and possibility that can reveal itself to us when we see this time as a rite of passage in our lives.  Jenn leaves us with the question:  how can midlife be a feast? I hope you love this interview as much as I did! Show Notes Jenn's book, Eat to Thrive During Menopause, comes out October 21st Pre-order the book and get some sweet bonus recipes! Jenn's website The Midlife Feast community - highly recommend! Jenn's amazing instagram page – seriously, it's such a wealth of tangible, shareable knowledge here! The Midlife Feast podcast The episode of the Midlife Feast that Jenn and I did together, on when the rite of passage into motherhood overlaps with the rite of passage into perimenopause The Project Body Love book  

Are you ready to challenge everything you've been told about fitness, weight, and who really belongs in the gym? Tune in to this powerful encore episode of “Better Than Fine” with host Darlene Marshall and featuring trailblazing guest Morit Summers—a New York City gym owner, personal trainer, and celebrated “fat fitness influencer” who's turning the wellness world upside-down.They dissect the real stories behind weight stigma in fitness spaces, the myths of “looking like a trainer,” and what it truly means to pursue wellness beyond the number on a scale. Discover how Morit's journey from a self-conscious teen to a weight-neutral fitness leader can open new doors for anyone tired of traditional gym culture. Whether you're a fitness pro, just getting started, or someone who never felt like you “fit in” at a gym, this episode dives deep into the Healthy at Every Size movement, weight-neutral personal training approaches, and the hidden power of moving your body for joy—not punishment. Hear practical tips for finding your place in any fitness environment and learn why Morit's Brooklyn gym ditched the scales and mirrors.This isn't just another conversation about weight loss—this is an invitation to redefine health, embrace your strength, and break free from industry stereotypes. If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

This is a vulnerable episode for me to share, but it was very important to me to record and release this episode because it highlights something I don't think we see enough: people in positions of power, privilege or leadership openly receiving feedback. Janie Ganga is a yoga teacher I deeply admire and have worked closely with for nearly a decade. In May of this year, they reached out to tell me something I had posted on social media had upset and hurt them. (Here is the reel that started it all.) We've had several conversations about the situation since, and this episode is the culmination and public sharing of how we worked through that.  Please listen, share it widely, and let us know how it lands with you. Janie Ganga (she/they) is an E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher, social justice activist, and co-owner of Santosha Yoga, an online studio rooted in the Providence, RI community. Certified in I AM Yoga since 2013, Ganga specializes in Private Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Let Your Yoga Dance, and is completing certification as a Yoga Therapist. Beyond the mat, Janie has organized queer community events for years – creating queer friendly femme-centered spaces in Boston with madFemmePride and co-leading the 2006 Transcending Boundaries Conference, which brought together activists for Transgender, Bisexual, Intersex, Polyamorous, and Kink Rights. As a Professional Member of ASDAH (Association for Size Diversity and Health), Janie is guided by Health at Every Size and is passionate about making yoga accessible to all bodies and identities. Learn More about: Janie Ganga  Santosha Yoga Let Your Yoga Dance Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)  Health at Every Size  Resources:  Loretta Ross TED talk - Don't call people out – call them in Original idea of “calling in” - 2013 Blog by Ngọc Loan Trần Loretta J. Ross book - Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You'd Rather Cancel Renu Diane Zagoria, creator of I AM Yoga Nidra for Kids  Chandrakant - Yogacharya in the Lineage of I AM Yoga & former resident of Kripalu Center Swami Kripalu - who followed the Path of Love Deana Tavares - MultiDisciplinary Artist & Poet who is always Finding Hope Jacoby Ballard - his talk “Flux & Fracture: an Invitation to Deepen” and his direct encouragement to Ganga to dive into Loretta Ross's whole amazing book  Johnny Blazes - Malden Pride speech Martin Luther King, Jr. and The King Center - “Hate is too great a burden to bear” Other examples of “calling in” that shaped Ganga's perspective include: Man Changes His Mind on Trans People - a reminder sent over by Deana about the power of listening and shifting perspective. Anne Lamott's son “called on” his mom after a transphobic tweet - Janie stumbled on this story after she questioned a colleague about sharing a Lamott's quote. Ganga discovered Lamott had publicly apologized, though the apology received little attention compared to the initial harm. Public Enemies, Private Friends - recommended by Janie's friend Marshall Miller, this documentary highlights dialogue between pro-choice and pro-life leaders in 1990s Boston. Accessible Yoga Podcast - hearing Jivana Heyman speak about his own activism and yoga inspired Janie to share her own perspective more openly. Ganga is deeply grateful to the colleagues and friends who supported their growth, including Stacy, Jyotika, Padma, Megha, her Anti-Racism for White Yoga Teachers book club, and all her students. OfferingTree is a proud sponsor of this episode and I am honored to be an affiliate.  Visit OfferingTree at www.offeringtree.com/mentor and you'll get 50% off your first three months (or 15% off any annual plan).   

In this episode, dietitian Rachael shares her journey into the field and how she integrates Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® into her practice. We explore the difference between weight-inclusive and weight-centric care, especially in managing conditions like diabetes, PCOS, and IBS. Rachael also discusses the hidden costs of chronic dieting, how to break free from diet culture, and practical steps to build trust in your body. Plus, she offers one simple way to start practicing intuitive eating today.Rachael Hartley is a registered dietitian and author of the book Gentle Nutrition. At her practice, Rachael Hartley Nutrition, she supports her clients in improving their health and wellbeing and navigating health concerns through non-diet approaches.“You know, oftentimes the diet is the cause of the chaotic eating”Connect with Yumlish!Yumlish Website: YumlishYumlish on Instagram: @yumlish_Yumlish on Facebook: YumlishYumlish on Twitter: @yumlish_Connect with Rachael Hartley!Website URL: www.rachaelhartleynutrition.comInstagram URL: @ RachaelHartleyRD Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/rachaelhartleyrd/Other promos (books, publications, speeches, etc.) : https://bookshop.org/p/books/gentle-nutrition-a-non-diet-approach-to-healthy-eating-rachael-hartley/14860280

In this solo episode, Sami Spalter gets real about what it looks like to truly love yourself at every size. From the intensity of wedding prep in early 2023 to where she is now—gaining weight in a healthy, empowered way—Sami shares how she's evolving beyond a version of herself defined by a number on the scale.This episode is packed with practical mindset tools, mantras, and reflections to help you break the cycle of comparison and reconnect with your worth. It's a reminder that your weight is not your worth—and that transformation is just as emotional as it is physical. Hit play for an honest, uplifting conversation and a special life update you won't want to miss.Transform Instagram - click here!Sami Spalter Instagram - click here!Sami Clarke Instagram - click here!FORM Shop - click here!FORM Website - click here!Code TRANSFORM for 20% off an annual membership.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Why not shake up your Ritual? Get 25% off your first month of Ritual when you visit ritual.com/TRANSFORM & add Essential Protein today.Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code TRANSFORM at checkout.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm obsessed with how to easily infuse vitality into my day to day life! Bianca, a personal trainer, athlete, expert on the GOATA method and vibrant Sagittarius is full of great tips. We visit and explore ways to add small physical movement changes to feel better from a body positive, Health at Every Size perspective! (GOATA= Greatest of all Time Athletes / Actions is a system focused on optimizing biomechanics and restoring natural movement patterns.)Previous episodes with Bianca:Episode 148. Bianca's tips for mental health spirals: https://youtu.be/lA3Cq7mnXUwEpisode 170: Bianca's tips for customizing your habits: https://youtu.be/SQtIjLRYhmUBianca's website: https://www.biancarusso.com/Bianca on IG: https://www.instagram.com/hi.biancarusso/Bianca on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@hi.biancarussoSupport the Podcast:Patreon.com/fkdp (you can follow for free and get updates and freebies from me!)Venmo: @bevinbWork one on one with me: https://queerfatfemme.com/one-on-one-with-bevin/Buy my aerobics video! ⁠fatkiddanceparty.com/video4pack⁠Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SJCL864DDKEH?ref_=wl_shareTee shirts: https://genuinevalentine.com/collections/fat-kid-dance-partyYou Tube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/SelfCarePartyBlog: queerfatfemme.comSubstack: bevinsparty.substack.comEmail list: http://eepurl.com/dyX3dbInstagram: @fatkiddanceparty @bevinspartyThreads, Tik Tok, bsky.app/, Twitter: @bevinspartyFacebook.com/bevinspartyLike/subscribe/review/send a link to a friend! It all helps!

Body Positivity, Weight Neutrality, and Health at Every Size… these terms get thrown around a lot, but what do they actually mean? This episode breaks down the often misunderstood concepts. With nuance, personal perspective, and plenty of real-world examples, we unpack the key differences between these movements, and how they show up in both fitness and healthcare settings. Whether you're new to these terms or have been navigating them for a while, this conversation will help you better understand what they really stand for and how to use them to support your health journey without shame or confusion. In this episode: The origins and evolution of body positivity (and why some have moved toward body neutrality) What weight neutrality means for fitness, health goals, and working with a trainer How HAES is often misunderstood—and what it's really advocating for Why none of these frameworks are anti-weight loss (even if they don't center it) How healthcare providers and systems often misapply these concepts—or ignore them entirely The importance of reducing weight stigma and honoring body diversity Resources: Learn more about Health at Every Size at ASDAH.org This episode is brought to you by Jukestir. Learn more here: https://jukestir.com/   Connect with us!  Download the Free Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/5290e3f13e08/email-signup Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Samantha Barash is a Metro Detroit based intuitive eating registered dietitian dedicated to supporting individuals cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Tap Into Nutrition utilizes a non-diet, weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size approach to empower our clients to break free from chronic dieting and understand nutrition in a gentle, evidence-based approach that emphasizes mental health as just as important as physical health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordana brings a change of scenery to her background during a quick business trip to LA while Dr. Naomi humbles herself with a fun story from her weekend that leaves a hilarious visual in your mind. The emails start with a plea from a Betch to “Craft My Text” after she is annoyed by a baby shower request that has her wondering how to gracefully respond. The Betchicist of the week explores the contentious topic of body related commentary, even when it's your own, when a listener's colleague demands she change her negative tone about her physique. Dr. Naomi shares an intention for a woman who is reaching a big lifestyle milestone but is in her feels about it not being everything she had on her vision board. A new mom is struggling with her mother in law's decision to give her baby their first piece of solid food and another listener is hurt by a friend's overly candid comments about her choices,  and the hosts give each their trigger score. Subscribe to Oversharing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!In a post-pandemic world, what does it really mean to be a “small,” “mid-sized,” or even “very large” church? Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger explore Thom Rainer's recommendations to recategorize church size, reflect on the unique strengths and challenges of congregations of all sizes, and examine why church health and faithfulness matter more than impressive attendance numbers. Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or simply curious about the evolving landscape of church leadership, this episode challenges us to rethink our assumptions—and reminds us that fruitful ministry comes in every size.Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this article by Thom Rainer: "The New Very Large Church."THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Church leaders reframe success by focusing on fruitfulness rather than congregation size.Pastors adapt their leadership style to match the unique needs of different-sized churches.Post-pandemic, churches redefine size categories to reflect new attendance realities.Faithful, missionally active congregations thrive regardless of their numerical growth.Discernment and subtraction become vital leadership skills when resources decrease.Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.

If you have ADHD, or wonder if you do, this episode is an important one…we're talking all about how neurodivergence impacts your nutrition and the way you feed yourself with Marilee Pumple RD, dietitian with ADHD herself who has an enormous amount of experience helping others navigate nutrition in both neurodivergence and eating disorders. When I started this podcast, it was super important to me that we talk about, well, all sorts of topics surrounding wellness…and not just the ones you might expect. Which is why today's chat is so important to me: we're gonna talk about how neurodivergence impacts your ability to feed yourself and, most importantly, tools that can help you thrive.More than a few of my friends have ADHD - and interestingly, most received their diagnoses in adulthood, NOT childhood - so I'm grateful to have one of them, Victoria-based registered dietitian Marilee Pumple on the pod to talk about her experience with living with ADHD and her professional expertise in supporting folks with neurodivergence in navigating nutrition. Today's episode is a must listen for neurodivergent folks and the folks who love them: we are going to cover nutrition considerations for both adults and kids, including navigating selective eating for parents! An important note before you listen: we are going to talk about eating disorders, both as part of Marilee's lived experience but also as an important consideration in neurodivergence as the risk of eating disorders is increased. So if that's not right for you, go ahead and skip this episode and we'll see you next time!About Marilee Pumple RD:Marilee Pumple (she/her) is a non-diet registered dietitian, late-identified ADHDer, and co-founder of Little Spuds Nutrition—a neurodivergent-affirming pediatric and family nutrition practice based in Victoria, BC. She specializes in eating disorders and neurodivergent nutrition, offering trauma-informed, size-inclusive care that honours body autonomy, sensory needs, and lived experience. Rooted in Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating, Marilee's approach is light-hearted, empathetic, and deeply client-centered—supporting folks to build trust with food and their bodies without shame. She resides in Victoria, where she enjoys her days being a mom to her wild toddler and her love for all things cheese.On this episode we chat about:Marilee's experience arriving at an ADHD diagnosis in her 30sUnderstanding how neurodivergence influences your ability to feed yourselfWhy eating disorders are common in neurodivergenceSimple strategies to automate your meal planningWhy mechanical eating can help you get in touch with your hunger cuesHow to manage decreased appetite due to medicationsWhen the time is right to layer on positive nutritionTips for parents feeding neurodivergent kidsSupport the Pod!We couldn't make this podcast happen without the support of our amazing listeners…I love hearing your feedback on these episodes to be sure to join the conversation on our instagram @theallsortspod @desireenielsenrd @marilee_dietitian @spudsnutritionIf you love this episode, please share it with your friends and family, or take a minute to rate, review or subscribe on your favourite podcast app. We appreciate EVERY. SINGLE. LISTEN!

Havarerte redigeringer, eksamensforberedelser, en nært forestående apokalypse , etc., etc. - ingenting kunne hindre denne episoden av Detta nitter itte!Cia, kansellert, og Vegard, pakkeforløpt, gjør rede for sine (foreløpig) siste aktiviteter, bestrebelser og kvaler, deres storslagne bragder, famøse feiltrinn og hjelpeløst sjarmerende tilkortkommenheter. Alt er med andre ord som det pleier. Cia ser tilbake på en ærerik og excécutif periode som 17. mai-, barnebursdag-, og studiemestrer, og bringer også siste nytt fra aktivist-, utrednings-, studie- og leve-liv. Vegard bringer nye situasjonsrapporter fra dalens bunn til bords, men bidrar også med glimt av håp i form av beretninger om tidvis heroiske sosiale opptredener den siste tiden og et fascinerende dybdeforedrag om livet med CPAP.Podkastens postkasse åpnes selvsagt også, og inneholder lytternes brev og innspill om tema som aktivisme, afrobunad og reaksjoner og følelser etter et innblikk i verdenen på den andre siden av tjukkdiskrimineringen.Denne episoden nytes best med fritt Palestina og Ukraina.TSGVB:Caspar Babypants og Sumo Kaboom.Støtt podkasten på VIPPS: #813459LENKER:Ahmed Umars Hallingsøminspirerte bunad:https://www.nrk.no/stor-oslo/norsk-sudanske-ahmed-umars-bunad-inspirerer-til-flerkulturelle-festdrakter-1.16880730SNL-artikkelen om Ahmed Umar: https://snl.no/Ahmed_Umar Smarte og fine bøker om tjukkhet: TYK: https://forskning.ruc.dk/da/publications/tyk Tjukk - Føkk skammen av Marit Røste:https://www.norli.no/boker/dokumentar-og-fakta/familie-og-helse/medisin-og-sykdom/tjukkIkke mer kake nå av Carina Carlsen:https://www.norli.no/boker/dokumentar-og-fakta/familie-og-helse/medisin-og-sykdom/tjukkMageboka av Hilde Østby:https://www.norli.no/boker/dokumentar-og-fakta/familie-og-helse/mageboka Health at Every Size: https://lindobacon.com/health-at-every-size-book/ Aubrey Gordons bøker:  https://www.aubreygordon.net/booksYour Fat Friend (film): https://filmoteket.no/film/195772TSGV: Caspar Babypants: https://babypantsmusic.com/home Sumo Kaboom:sumokaboom.fireside.fmLytt også til våre vennepodkaster!Det handler ikke om deg:https://open.spotify.com/show/0vYzkQfyFE8ALuJoZ4nqjq?si=rWvlxiF3TpGGBv0MqYEa-gTordentale:https://open.spotify.com/show/031Cr9nwqp0YWby5j9mXZ7?si=aWmjbYQPTdmq_DK39qhQnwOgså pasient:https://open.spotify.com/show/34T8xBNnWr4H55LXFLN0z8Ferdig slanka:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5tAKUlPNlmUfpvxDnGFkJP?si=lXPdl3loSnGFosJgewkiQgKontakt:Kontakt Detta nitter itte på e-post nitteritte@gmail.comeller bruk vårt anonyme nettskjemahttps://forms.gle/EwY1u7qm96tnj8ry7

Today is another episode in our RD Meet the Team Series where you will get to hear Sam interview the amazing providers that make up the Find Food Freedom® Team! Today we are featuring: Tory Stroker! Tory is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She supports women in all body sizes who are exhausted from dieting and want to feel liberated in their relationship with food and their body. As a mom of two, Tory's professional interests have shifted to supporting other mothers in the thick of motherhood (specialties: prenatal/postpartum/infertility/motherhood) navigating how to nourish themselves adequately without a side of diet culture. Moms who are intentional about not passing down generational diet culture. Moms who want better for their kids than they had. Moms who are beginning to process it all seeing little eyes before them. Moms who are sick of hating their bodies and restricting. Tory gets it and is ready to meet moms exactly where they are. In the chaos of it all. Through an intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, weight inclusive and body image coaching lens, Tory has supported hundreds of women in healing their relationship with food and their body. She is humbled everyday to get to be a part of their life transformation. ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance   Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: @findfoodfreedom Website:https://find-foodfreedom.com/ Join the FFF Monthly Membership here: https://findfoodfreedommembership.com and use the code 'IWANTFOODFREEDOM' for 3 months completely FREE!

This episode originally aired in April 2021, but it's one of our most powerful conversations on body image grief — and worth another listen. Whether it's your first time or a revisit, I hope it resonates just as deeply today.Did you know that body image is not just about how you see yourself in the mirror?Healing your relationship with your body involves unraveling the beliefs that you have about your body size. And that process is often emotional and heavy. That's why today, I'm bringing Bri Campos on the show to share her wisdom on body image grief.Bri is a licensed mental health counselor, a body image educator, and the founder of Body Image With Bri. She's passionate about all things body image and practices through the lens of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. Utilizing a weight-inclusive approach, she combines her clinical skills and lived experience to teach others how to maneuver through their own unique body image journeys.Listen in as she dives deep into body image grief and navigating feelings of hopelessness along the journey to body acceptance.Connect with Bri: Instagram Connect with Katie:Meal Prep Like a Pro Without Obsessing Over Every Bite | www.katiehake.com/prepJoin our FREE 5-Day Walking Challenge | Walk with Me!Text me your AHA moment from today's episode!

In this episode, therapist Becca shares her personal and professional journey from being immersed in diet culture to discovering intuitive eating and the Health at Every Size approach. She discusses the moment she realized she had an eating disorder, how working with a coach transformed her perspective, and her ongoing process of recovery. Becca and host Cristina explore the myths around eating disorder recovery, emphasizing that while triggers can reappear, long-term healing is possible. The conversation also delves into how personality frameworks like the Enneagram can help individuals understand their motivations and patterns related to disordered eating, offering additional tools for self-compassion and growth.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite

In this episode, therapist Becca shares her personal and professional journey from being immersed in diet culture to discovering intuitive eating and the Health at Every Size approach. She discusses the moment she realized she had an eating disorder, how working with a coach transformed her perspective, and her ongoing process of recovery. Becca and host Cristina explore the myths around eating disorder recovery, emphasizing that while triggers can reappear, long-term healing is possible. The conversation also delves into how personality frameworks like the Enneagram can help individuals understand their motivations and patterns related to disordered eating, offering additional tools for self-compassion and growth.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2984: Leigh Peele challenges the rebranded face of diet culture, revealing how the mantra “strong is the new beautiful” often masks the same harmful behaviors in a new form. She advocates for a compassionate approach to health that prioritizes mental well-being, intuitive choices, and strength rooted in self-respect rather than societal pressure. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/strong-new-beautiful-disordered-new-diet/ Quotes to ponder: "‘Strong is the new beautiful' quickly turned into another way for women to feel like they're not good enough." "This new message came with a different disguise, but the same rules: restrict, control, be smaller, do more." "You can train because you love your body, not because you hate it." Episode references: Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon: https://www.amazon.com/Health-At-Every-Size-Surprising/dp/1935618253 Beauty Redefined: https://www.morethanabody.org Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://www.intuitiveeating.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2984: Leigh Peele challenges the rebranded face of diet culture, revealing how the mantra “strong is the new beautiful” often masks the same harmful behaviors in a new form. She advocates for a compassionate approach to health that prioritizes mental well-being, intuitive choices, and strength rooted in self-respect rather than societal pressure. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/strong-new-beautiful-disordered-new-diet/ Quotes to ponder: "‘Strong is the new beautiful' quickly turned into another way for women to feel like they're not good enough." "This new message came with a different disguise, but the same rules: restrict, control, be smaller, do more." "You can train because you love your body, not because you hate it." Episode references: Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon: https://www.amazon.com/Health-At-Every-Size-Surprising/dp/1935618253 Beauty Redefined: https://www.morethanabody.org Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch: https://www.intuitiveeating.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Lisa is joined by Jasmine Hormati, a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, who founded Mendinground Nutrition in NYC. Jasmine shares her insights on a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach to nutrition, focusing on eating disorders and disordered eating. She discusses her journey into the field, the challenges of working in a non-diet space, and the importance of understanding clients' needs and desires for weight loss.Topics Include:Eating Disorders and RecoveryIntuitive EatingNutrition Therapy[1:48] Jasmine Hormati introduces herself as a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and founder of Mendinground Nutrition, focusing on eating disorders and disordered eating with a non-diet approach. Jasmine shares her journey from being pre-dental to discovering her passion for nutrition and intuitive eating, influenced by her upbringing and education in Los Angeles and UC Berkeley. [8:00] Lisa and Jasmine discuss how intuitive eating and Health at Every Size differ from traditional nutrition education, emphasizing a balanced, non-diet approach to food and body image. Jasmine explains her approach to supporting clients with eating disorders, focusing on food, exercise, and body image, while incorporating emotional and logistical aspects.[14:33] Lisa and Jasmine cover the pendulum swing from dieting to anti-diet culture and finding a middle ground with intuitive eating, emphasizing flexibility and balance. They unpack how emotional eating is not inherently problematic unless it becomes the primary coping mechanism. They talk about the importance of having a balance of physical and emotional solutions.[26:37] Lisa and Jasmine dive into how diet culture often disconnects individuals from their body's cues, leading to mistrust and the need for reconnecting with one's body is essential for intuitive eating. Jasmine explains that her practice is weight-inclusive, meaning she focuses on health indicators beyond weight, such as blood values and emotional well-being.[38:00] Lisa and Jasmine discuss how she addresses clients who express a desire to lose weight. They explore the reasons behind this desire and focus on holistic health rather than prescribing weight loss plans. They both emphasize the importance of keeping the client at the center of care, respecting their goals, and not imposing the practitioner's agenda.[40:56] Jasmine acknowledges the challenges of working in a non-diet, weight-inclusive space, especially when clients have specific weight loss goals. Lisa and Jasmine discuss the influence of medical professionals and the importance of questioning their authority when it conflicts with personal health goals.[50:00] Lisa and Jasmine wrap up the discussion with where she can be found online: Website | Instagram.*The views of podcast guests do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Lisa Schlosberg or Out of the Cave, LLC.⁠Purchase the OOTC book of 50 Journal Prompts⁠⁠Leave Questions and Feedback for Lisa via OOTC Pod Feedback Form ⁠Email Lisa: ⁠lisa@lisaschlosberg.com⁠⁠Out of the Cave Merch⁠ - For 10% off use code SCHLOS10Lisa's Socials⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠Reclaiming Peace With Food Retreat at the Omega Institute - September 7-12, 2025 May OOTC Group Coaching Program 

Bridgett welcomes Jenn Messina, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor from North Vancouver, B.C., passionate about holistic health and practices through the lens of Health at Every Size®, food neutrality, and Intuitive Eating. Initially educated in a weight-centric paradigm 17 years ago, Jenn reached a turning point, realizing there had to be a better way—not just for herself but also for her daughter. Determined to break the generational cycle of dieting she witnessed in her own family, Jenn shifted her focus toward an individualized, more compassionate approach to nutrition. Listen to Bridgett and Jenn's valuable conversation on how embracing food as a source of culture, connection, and joy can help you overcome diet culture's pervasive influence and heal disordered eating patterns. Connect with Jenn on Instagram and explore her resources at www.jennmessina.com. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter Learn about Keynotes & Workshops: https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on Instagram, YouTube, and visit our website!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it truly mean for kids to be healthy? Does size determine health? How can we, as parents, foster positive habits that support both physical and emotional well-being? In this episode we're joined by Jill Castle, a leading childhood nutrition expert and author of Kids Thrive at Every Size. With decades of experience in pediatric nutrition, Jill shares a fresh, whole-child approach to raising healthy, thriving kids—without the harmful focus on weight or size. In this episode: The divide between the “fix size” and “embrace size” movements—and where Jill's approach fits in Why focusing on habits, not weight, leads to better long-term health for kids The 8 Pillars of Wellness that support children's health and well-being How family culture plays a crucial role in shaping a child's relationship with food The impact of sleep, movement, and screen time on kids' emotional and physical health Why parents don't need to panic when a child's eating habits change—especially during the teen years How to encourage balanced eating without pressure, shame, or restriction This episode is packed with practical, research-backed strategies to help parents create a positive, nourishing environment for their kids—regardless of their size.   Connect with Jill: Book: Kids Thrive at Every Size: https://jillcastle.com/kids-thrive-at-every-size/ Podcast: The Nourished Child: https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.pedird/   Let's connect and keep the conversation going!   The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Listen in for an in depth discussion on sensory and attachment issues with food in service of our families and children with Tiffany North, RN Expert Biography: As an RN, Certified Intuitive Eating Professional, and creator of the Food Attachment Model ™, Tiffany North helps people with disordered eating finally find freedom, balance, and satisfaction. Her coaching is focused on secure attachment, Intuitive Eating, body respect, and Health at Every Size principles.Expert Guest Biography: As an RN, Certified Intuitive Eating Professional, and creator of the Food Attachment Model ™, Tiffany North helps people with disordered eating finally find freedom, balance, and satisfaction. Tiffany's passion is challenging weight stigma, a harmful system of oppression. Her coaching is focused on secure attachment, Intuitive Eating, body respect, and Health at Every Size principles. She has been sober since 1998 and feels that recovery informed all areas of her work and life. When she isn't coaching or speaking, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, being in nature and experiencing fun, adventure, and play in life.Trauma and attachment experts share the latest information specifically related to adoptive, foster and kinship parenting. Every month, you will find helpful insights and practical parenting tips in Help One Child's blog and podcast releases.y find freedom, balance, and satisfaction. Her coaching is focused on secure attachment, Intuitive Eating, body respect, and Health at Every Size principles.

Are you struggling with picky eaters? Are you confused about the best way to introduce solid foods? Pediatric dietitian Virginia Girsch shares expert insights on fostering a positive relationship with food in children without stress or guilt.Welcome to the Happy, Healthy, Strong Podcast!This podcast provides expert guidance on fitness, nutrition, health, and overall wellness. Each episode offers practical strategies to help you live a healthier and stronger life.What This Episode Covers:Raising a healthy eater isn't about forcing vegetables or banning treats—it's about creating structure, variety, and balance. In this episode, Virginia Girsch, a registered dietitian specializing in pediatric nutrition, shares effective approaches to nutrition for kids at every stage. From baby-led weaning to managing picky eating, this conversation offers valuable guidance for parents looking to support their children's health without turning mealtime into a struggle.Key Insights You'll Learn:Why structure and routine are crucial for children's nutritionThe benefits of baby-led weaning vs. pureed foodsHow to manage picky eating without pressure or guiltThe importance of fiber and protein in kids' dietsHow to balance healthy eating with food enjoymentEpisode Chapters:00:00 Intro00:03 Introduction of Virginia Girsh02:23 Virginia's Career Path and Specialization04:40 Common Issues with Kids' Nutrition in 202508:36 Learning to Eat: Introduction to Solid Foods14:48 Balancing Structure and Variety in Kids' Diets20:03 Addressing Picky Eating and Food Phases26:25 The Role of Fiber and Protein in Kids' Diets43:51 Balancing Enjoyment and Nutrition in Kids' DietsResources and Links Mentioned:- Instagram: [@kids.eat.in.color](https://www.instagram.com/kids.eat.in.color) – General nutrition and picky eating resources - Instagram: [@theminimedietitian](https://www.instagram.com/theminimedietitian) – Feeding tips for babies 6-24 months - Book: *Kids Thrive at Every Size* by Jill Castle, MS, RD Call to Action:If you found this episode helpful, share it with a friend or leave a review to help more parents access evidence-based nutrition insights. Connect with Virginia on Instagram for more tips on feeding kids.

In this episode, we're joined by Jen Huber, a Canadian registered dietitian and naturopathic doctor specializing in peri and post-menopausal nutrition from a Health at Every Size framework. Jen shares her 25 years of experience and insights into intuitive eating, body changes, and the importance of 'gentle nutrition' during menopause. She discusses key supplements and the benefits of strength training, emphasizing joy in movement over rigid exercise rules. The conversation explores ways to cope with body image dissatisfaction, utilizing principles like body acceptance and body neutrality. Jenn Salib Huber, RD, ND, is a naturopathic doctor and registered dietitian who passionately uses her personal experience, alongside training to support women through the lifespan improve their relationships with food and their body. Jenn is an advoate of intuitive eating and applies it in her work which focuses on peri- and post-menopausal nutrition support. You can find Jen @Menopause.nutritionist on Instagram.  00:00 Introduction to Mind Your Fitness 00:52 Special Guest: Jen Huber on Menopause Nutrition 02:23 Understanding Perimenopause and Intuitive Eating 06:50 Nutrition Concerns and Recommendations 15:07 Supplements and Their Role 20:06 Movement and Exercise in Midlife 25:44 Body Image and Acceptance 33:46 Intuitive Eating and Health Concerns 39:20 Final Thoughts and What Fitness Means

The concept of health being possible at any size has been discussed as of late, but is it actually possible? If so, does it mean that a person can be healthy at any size? Does it mean that every person is healthy regardless of their size? Or, neither of these? We will be discussing this in the episode and exploring the true meaning of the Health at Every Size movement. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests Resources: ASDAH: https://asdah.org/haes/ Research Bank: https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.comRegistered dietitian and INTUITIVE EATING co-author Elyse Resch returns to help dispel myths about intuitive eating, including that it means only listening to instinct and not the rational brain, that it's incompatible with eating-disorder recovery, that it's impossible in an environment rife with “ultraprocessed” foods, and more. She also shares her definition of gentle nutrition, plus some behind-the-scenes looks at the latest books in the IE series and her new intuitive eating app in development.Paid subscribers can hear the full interview, and the first half is available to all listeners. To upgrade to paid, go to rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND, is a nutrition therapist in private practice with 43 years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, The Intuitive Eating Workbook and The Intuitive Eating Card Deck: 50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food (Bookshop affiliate links). Elyse is also the author of The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens and The Intuitive Eating Journal: Your Guided Journey for Nourishing a Healthy Relationship with Food, and a chapter contributor to The Handbook of Positive Body Image and Embodiment as well as a chapter contributor to Weight and Wisdom: Reflections on Decades of Working for Body Liberation. She has published journal articles, print articles, and blog posts.Elyse does regular speaking engagements, podcast interviews, and extensive media interviews. Her work has been profiled on ABC, NPR, CNN, KABC, NBC, KTTV, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Associated Press, KFI Radio, USA Today, and the Huffington Post, among others. Elyse is nationally known for her work in helping patients break free from diet culture through the Intuitive Eating process. Her philosophy embraces the goal of reconnecting with one's internal wisdom about eating and developing body liberation, with the belief that all bodies deserve dignity and respect.  She is a social justice advocate, a member of the Healer's Circle of Project Heal—Help to Eat, Accept, and Live, and consults with and trains health professionals. Elyse is also a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant, on the Advisory Board of Within Health, a Fellow of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals, and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Learn more about her work at elyseresch.com.If you like this conversation, subscribe to hear lots more like it!Support the podcast by becoming a paid subscriber, and unlock great perks like extended interviews, subscriber-only Q&As, full access to our archives, commenting privileges and subscriber threads where you can connect with other listeners, and more. Learn more and sign up at rethinkingwellness.substack.com.Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap, is available wherever books are sold! Order it here, or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore.If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

Have you ever felt that tiny bit of excitement about breaking a “food rule?” Like finally getting your hands on the “forbidden” chocolate cake, only to inhale half of it and immediately promise yourself you'll “be good” tomorrow? Yeah, we've all been there. But what if that intense food drama could just… disappear? No guilt, no shame, no last-supper mentality—just food, doing what food is supposed to do: nourish and satisfy. So, if you've ever felt trapped in food rules, if “cheat days” have ever dictated your weekend plans, or if you're just curious what the next step in healing your relationship with food looks like—this episode is for you.  Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDS-C, Fiaedp, FADA, FAND, is a nutrition therapist in private practice with forty-three years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, the Intuitive Eating Workbook and The Intuitive Eating Card Deck—50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food. Tweetable Quotes "Maybe for the beginning, you might eat more of something that you have previously restricted, but it takes its place because it's no longer forbidden." - Elyse Resch "It's not like we're ruining the enjoyment of food, it's just that we don't have that charge anymore of, ‘I'm going to get my hands on this and I'm going to be so good tomorrow, I'll just eat it all right now.'" - Elyse Resch "It's all about healing. I never talk about recovery. I talk about the healing process." - Elyse Resch "So every one of us who makes a change in that kind of thinking [ weight stigmatization] is actually bettering the world." - Elyse Resch "Children are listening. Be careful." - Elyse Resch Resources Visit Elyse's Website Here! Learn More About Intuitive Eating Grab my Journal Prompts Here! Looking for a speaker for an upcoming event? Let's chat! Now accepting new clients! Find out if we're a good fit!    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com

What does it take to go from DivaDance member to franchise owner? In this inspiring episode of Community Time, Jami Stigliano sits down with Shannon Davies (DivaDance Northern Virginia) and Emily Bujnowski (DivaDance Jersey City/Hoboken) to talk about confidence, body positivity, and creating inclusive spaces in dance.

In this episode of Training Age, hosts Heather Adams and Valerie Lusvardi are joined by Marisa Michael, RD (@realnutritiondietitian), a registered dietitian with over 20 years of experience in nutrition. Marisa, the author of Nutrition for Climbers: Fuel for the Send and founder of Real Nutrition LLC and Nutrition for Climbers, shares her expertise on the transformative practice of intuitive eating. Together, they explore the 10 principles of this evidence-based, weight-neutral approach, debunking misconceptions that it's simply about eating whatever you want.Marisa explains how intuitive eating aligns with movements like Health at Every Size and the anti-diet culture, emphasizing self-care and compassion as foundational elements. She guides listeners through attuning to body cues such as hunger, fullness, and movement, and how these cues can foster a healthier, more balanced relationship with food. The conversation highlights common challenges, such as resisting temptations, reconciling personal values with actions, and navigating the balance between rejecting diet culture and considering health-related weight goals. Marisa emphasizes the importance of establishing baseline habits to support informed and sustainable health decisions.The episode also delves into emotional eating, the significance of honoring hunger and satisfaction, and the freedom that comes from lifting restrictive food rules. Marisa shares strategies for breaking free from guilt and developing mindful eating practices, especially for neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD. She offers practical tools for self-discovery and encourages viewing nutrition and exercise as nurturing forms of self-care rather than mere calorie-burning tasks.This episode provides valuable insights for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of intuitive eating and integrate it into a holistic self-care routine. Join Heather, Valerie, and Marisa as they inspire listeners to embrace a more compassionate, sustainable approach to health and well-being.

Ever had a moment where you felt like something bad would happen unless you did a specific thing—like touching a door handle just right or counting to a certain number? Now imagine that feeling controlling your every action, from the smallest decisions to the biggest ones. This is what life is like for those with magical thinking OCD. But how can you tell the difference between these intense fears and harmless superstitions? In this episode of The OCD Whisperer Podcast, host Kristina sits down with Dr. Regina Lazarovich, a clinical psychologist and founder of Compass CBT to talk about magical thinking OCD. They explore how this subtype of OCD involves irrational beliefs that certain thoughts or actions can influence outcomes. Dr. Lazarovich distinguishes it from cultural superstitions and discusses its impact on daily life. She outlines treatment approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (IB-CBT). The episode emphasizes understanding and compassion in managing OCD, offering hope and practical guidance for those affected. In This Episode [00:00:01] Introduction to magical thinking OCD   [00:02:15] Understanding magical thinking OCD   [00:03:44] Examples of magical thinking OCD   [00:05:17] Distinction between superstitions and OCD   [00:06:01] Impact on functioning and quality of life   [00:08:08] Urgency in OCD compulsions   [00:10:06] Internal vs. external compulsions   [00:10:59] Treatment options for magical thinking OCD   [00:11:34] Explaining exposure and response prevention   [00:14:15] Cognitive behavioral therapy for OCD   [00:16:29] Tracing the origin of OCD compulsions   [00:17:32] Addressing the possibility of harm   [00:19:06] Relevance of possibility in OCD   [00:19:15] Understanding Inference in OCD   [00:20:55] The role of personal experience   [00:22:01] Contextual factors in OCD   [00:23:25] Belief formation in OCD   [00:25:00] Complexity of OCD treatment   [00:26:14] Compassion in therapy   [00:27:06] Finding the right treatment   [00:28:08] Connecting with Dr. Regina Lazarovich   Notable Quotes [00:07:22] “It's not about the superstition itself but the intense fear and urgency. With OCD, it's like something catastrophic will happen if the ritual isn't done.” -Kristina  [00:13:37] “In ERP, we face the fear systematically, like writing the lyrics of an 'unlucky' song, then listening to it, all while not engaging in compulsions. It's about regaining control over life.” - Dr. Regina Lazarovich  [00:16:29] “With ICBT, we trace back to when the compulsion started. It's often rooted in something deeply understandable, like a childhood fear. Once we understand it, we stop falling for OCD's 'trick.'” - Dr. Regina Lazarovich [00:19:15] “An inference is an educated guess based on evidence. With OCD, we over-rely on possibility and dismiss actual evidence. Slowing down can help us make better-informed conclusions.” - Kristina [00:27:49] “It's not about making OCD disappear but transforming your relationship with it. You learn to live your life without letting it dictate your every move.”- Kristina   Our Guest Dr. Regina Lazarovich is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Compass CBT, where she serves clients across California, Florida, and New York. With a deep commitment to helping individuals struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, perfectionism, disordered eating, and body image issues, she utilizes evidence-based practices like CBT and ACT. Dr. Lazarovich approaches therapy with a Health at Every Size perspective, particularly for clients dealing with food and body image challenges. Her compassionate, client-centered approach fosters lasting change and personal growth. Resources & Links   Kristina Orlova, LMFT https://www.instagram.com/ocdwhisperer/ https://www.youtube.com/c/OCDWhispererChannel https://www.korresults.com/ https://www.onlineocdacademy.com   Dr. Regina Lazarovich https://www.compasscbt.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/regina-lazarovich Mentioned  Sneaky Rituals with Jenna Overbaugh ICBT with Kristina Orlova and Christina Ennabe OCD CBT Journal Tracker and Planner Disclaimer Please note while our host is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in OCD and anxiety disorders in the state of California, this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for therapy. Stay tuned for biweekly episodes filled with valuable insights and tips for managing OCD and anxiety. And remember, keep going in the meantime. See you in the next episode!

Embarking on the journey to becoming a naturopathic doctor is exciting, challenging, and deeply rewarding. In this episode I am joined by Sonoran University Q10 student, Mariah Prinster, as we explore, naturopathic medicine, conventional medicine, funding your education, understanding healing modalities, clinical training, and the joy of living in your purpose. Join us as we discuss strategies for choosing the right health care for you, as well as insights on building a future in naturopathic medicine. Whether you're a prospective student, currently enrolled, or simply curious about this path as a patient or student, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical advice to help you thrive.Born and raised in Colorado, Mariah's love for medicine grew from watching her mother and grandfather, both healthcare providers for war veterans, selflessly help others. Mariah completed her basic science training and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre (her first love) from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Mariah then pursued her master's degree in Holistic Health Studies from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was through her master's program that she was introduced to naturopathic medicine. Now, Mariah is a third-year medical student at the Sonoran University School of Naturopathic Medicine, and her areas of interest are acupuncture, botanical medicine, gastrointestinal conditions, oncology, and pediatrics. Mariah serves as president of the class of 2026, biochemistry and milestone exam tutor, physical medicine TA, and social media chair of the botanical medicine club. Outside of school, Mariah enjoys grounding in the Arizona nature with her partner and two dogs. 

“We are better when we know better.”  In this episode, Dr. Lisa Folden, a North Carolina Licensed Physical Therapist, NASM Certified Behavior Change Specialist, and Anti-Diet Health and Body Image Coach joins the podcast.. Dr. Folden shares her journey of embracing a weight-neutral, Health at Every Size approach and the importance of accessible healthcare for people of all sizes. From her Charlotte-based practice, Healthy Fit Physical Therapy and Wellness Consultants, she works to dismantle toxic diet culture and support clients through intuitive eating, joyful movement, and body acceptance. Dr. Folden dives into her transformation from promoting traditional weight loss to becoming a dedicated advocate for weight-inclusive care. Her work emphasizes the value and dignity of all bodies.  It's time to change our mindset!  In this episode: Dr. Folden's journey to weight-neutral and trauma-informed care Embracing Health at Every Size Dismantling toxic diet culture and the Anti-Fat Bias The role of anti-fat bias in healthcare and everyday life Importance of accessibility and comfort in healthcare spaces How to address internalized beliefs about body image and diet culture Empowering people of all sizes to live without shame and societal pressure The healing impact of advocating for inclusivity in community spaces Movement as joyful and accessible, rather than rigid exercise routines Resources Mentioned: Books: Health at Every Size by Dr. Linda Bacon Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings Dr. Folden's Website: https://www.healthyphit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyphit/ Let's connect and keep the conversation going!   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Buckle up for an episode that's raw, real, and full of heart! I'm sitting down with the amazing Bri Campos—aka @bodyimagewithbri—to talk all things fat vulnerability and eating disorder recovery. And guess what? I'm sharing my own story, too! Together, we dive into what it's really like navigating eating disorder recovery in fat bodies, the messy but magical process of healing, and how vulnerability can be our greatest strength (even when it feels scary). There'll be laughs, maybe a few tears, and a whole lot of connection. It's a powerful conversation you won't want to miss—hit play and join us!

We want our kids to be healthy and eat well, but how do we do that? What if your child is larger or smaller than other kids? Hunter talks to Jill Castle about the healthy middle path of both creating acceptance and a “good vibe” at mealtimes, while holding boundaries and providing structure around feeding kids.  – In this episode of the Mindful Parenting Podcast, host Hunter Clarke-Fields interviews Jill Castle, author of 'Kids Thrive at Every Size.' They discuss the importance of kids' well-being, health, and nutrition. They discuss guidelines for introducing healthy eating habits to young children, the role of structure and exposure in meal times, and how to navigate boundaries around sweets. They touch on the impact of parents' own eating and body issues on their children and the importance of fostering a positive body image. ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is the host Mindful Parenting Podcast (Top 0.5% podcast ), global speaker, number 1 bestselling author of “Raising Good Humans” and “Raising Good Humans Every Day,” Mindfulness Meditation teacher and creator of the Mindful Parenting Course and Teacher Training. Find more podcasts, Hunter's books, blog posts, free resources, and more at MindfulMamaMentor.com. Discover your Unique-To-You Podcast Playlist at mindfulmamamentor.com/quiz/ We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: /mindfulmamamentor.com/mindful-mama-podcast-sponsors/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 122 episodes, we're excited to share a special release: the very first episode we ever recorded! This episode is a time capsule, capturing the heart of our podcast's origins and the mission that continues to guide us. You'll hear our initial thoughts, raw passion, and the foundational insights that have shaped every episode since.Tune in to experience where it all began and see how far we've come together! Dr. Charryse Johnson, a Clinical Mental Health Therapist, discusses various topics including the importance of self-care, the impact of diet culture, and the benefits of crying. She emphasizes the need for mothers to prioritize their own well-being, suggesting practices like "couch time" with partners and finding activities that bring joy. Charryse also highlights the significance of addressing body image issues and the concept of Health at Every Size. Additionally, she addresses the challenges of gaslighting and the importance of recognizing and addressing emotional manipulation. Finally, she advises on the value of having supportive friends and the necessity of setting boundaries in relationships. Charisse Johnson's Introduction and Rapid Fire Questions (0:00) Rapid Fire Questions with Charisse (1:35) Charisse's Desires and Interests (3:24) Empty Nest Reflections and Marriage Advice (6:00) Struggles of Mothers During the Pandemic (8:12) Rediscovering Identity and Saying No (21:26) Body Image and Diet Culture (34:17) Educating and Changing Perspectives (39:40) Techniques for Emotional Healing (46:59) Gaslighting and Emotional Manipulation (55:25) Navigating Changes in Friendships (1:01:19)   Episode Notes and Resources: Charryse is reading:⁠ The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations⁠ by Toni Morrison Social Media Handles: @jade_cwc (Instagram) @charryse_j (Instagram) Web Link: ⁠Jade Integrative Counseling and Wellness HER Circle: https://www.herhealthcollective.com/membership Support Mama Needs a Moment! Become a patron through our Mama Needs a Moment Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/herhealthcollective/support

In this special episode, we shine a light on soy foods and the myths surrounding them. Three registered dietitian nutritionists, including myself, team up for an insightful podcast collaboration to discuss four common misconceptions about soy using the latest evidence-based research.  Joining me are Melissa Joy Dobbins, “The Guilt-Free RD” and host of Sound Bites, and Karen Collins, an expert in cardiovascular and cancer nutrition. Together, we break down myths like ‘soy increases breast cancer risk,' whether soy has “feminizing” effects on boys and men, the belief that processed soy is nutritionally inferior to traditional forms, and concerns about seed oils like soybean oil.  We explore why respected health organizations support soy and share science-backed insights to help you see soy's place in a healthy diet.  Tune in to learn the truth and gain a fresh perspective on soy foods and nutrition. What You'll Learn About Soy Foods with Karen Collins and Melissa Joy Dobbins:  4:42 Addressing the myth that processed soy foods are less nutritious than traditional options 05:50 Understanding public concerns and perceptions about processed foods 09:27 Insights from nutritional research on ultra-processed foods 23:16 Examining the myth that seed oils are harmful to health 26:33 Clarifying misconceptions about omega-6 fatty acids and inflammation 33:26 Debunking the belief that soy increases breast cancer risk 38:21 Reviewing research on soy and breast cancer survival rates 44:49 Dispelling the myth that soy causes feminizing effects in boys and men 47:57 Scientific findings on soy's impact on male hormones 49:48 How to critically interpret nutrition research and avoid sensationalized health scares // Feature

Join Dr. Emily Cooper, Andrea Taylor, and Mark Wright on Fat Science as they dig into your questions about weight management and metabolic health.  Dr. Cooper shares why restrictive diets can actually backfire and the necessity of thorough metabolic testing before jumping into any treatments. Andrea spills the beans on her own eating routine, highlighting the need for balanced nutrition and good habits. Mark shares where you can send your awesome questions and feedback.   Key Takeaways: -Understand and tackle metabolic dysfunction for better weight management. -Steer clear of restrictive diets—they can make things worse. -Focus on balanced nutrition, ample sleep, and healthy lifestyle tweaks. -Embrace the "Health at Every Size" philosophy, recognizing health at any weight. -Email info@diabesityinstitute.org with questions and feedback.  Resources from the episode: Learn more about Fat Science here.  Connect with Dr. Emily Cooper on LinkedIn.  Connect with Andrea Taylor on LinkedIn.  Connect with Mark Wright on LinkedIn.  Fat Science is a podcast on a mission to explain where our fat really comes from and why it won't go (and stay!) away. In each episode, we share little-known facts and personal experiences to dispel misconceptions, reduce stigma, and instill hope. Fat Science is committed to creating a world where people are empowered with accurate information about metabolism and recognize that fat isn't a failure. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. If you have a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect, email info@diabesityinstitute.org.

What comes to mind when you think about raising healthy kids? We often focus on physical health — things like height, weight, and nutrition. But today, we're taking a more holistic look at health with return guest, nutritionist and author Jill Castle. Specifically, e're diving into her new book, Kids Thrive at Every Size: How to Nourish Your Big, Small, or In-Between Child for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness. In our conversation, we explore why emotional well-being is just as important as physical health, how COVID-19 has impacted kids' nutrition, and the often-overlooked difference between feeding and eating. Jill highlights how family culture and values shape a child's overall health and why it's so important to foster a body-neutral environment at home. We also touch on the connection between executive function and eating, plus the role screens and media play in shaping body image. Before we dive in, a bit about Jill: She's one of the nation's leading childhood nutrition experts, blending research with practical advice. She believes children can thrive at any size and challenges us to think differently about their health. Jill is the founder and CEO of The Nourished Child®, a nutrition education platform, and the mother of four adult-ish kids. This conversation feels especially timely as our kids are bombarded with messages about how their bodies should look and behave. Now more than ever, it's crucial to provide them with a strong foundation for understanding health. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Jill Castle.   About Jill Castle Jill Castle is the author of the book, Kids Thrive at Every Size (Workman, 2024) and one of the nation's premier childhood nutrition experts. Known for her ability to blend current research, practical application, and common sense, Jill believes that children can thrive at every size. With her paradigm-shifting, whole-child approach, she inspires parents, healthcare professionals, and organizations that serve children and families to think differently about young people's health and wellbeing. Jill is the founder and CEO of The Nourished Child®, a nutrition education website and podcast for parents, and the mother of four adult-ish children.   Things you'll learn How prioritizing emotional well-being is as important as physical health in children What a “whole child healthy” approach includes beyond nutrition How COVID-19 has impacted children's nutrition as evidenced by increased snacking and coping mechanisms related to food Why cultivating a body-neutral family culture is crucial How parents addressing their own food baggage and modeling healthy behaviors positively influences children Why screens and media significantly influence children's body image and self-esteem How parents can become 'size-wise' by understanding the pillars of wellness and working towards raising a healthy, happy child   Resources mentioned Jill Castle's website (private consultation and other services) Kids Thrive at Every Size: How to Nourish Your Big, Small, or In-Between Child for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness by Jill Castle The Nourished Child website The Nourished Child Podcast Jill Castle on Instagram Jill Castle on Facebook Nutritionist Jill Castle with the Facts About ADHD and Nutrition in Kids (Tilt Parenting podcast)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode, host of the QDT podcast, Project Parenthood Chelsea Dorcich talks with pediatric nutritionist Jill Castle about her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size."Check out more great parenting content from Chelsea Dorcich on the Project Parenthood podcast!To learn more about Jill Castle, including how to purchase her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size", visit JillCastle.com Nutrition Diva is hosted by Monica Reinagel, MS, LDN. Transcripts are available at Simplecast.Have a nutrition question? Send an email to nutrition@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 443-961-6206.Follow Nutrition Diva on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more diet and nutrition tips. Find Monica's blog and other programs at Nutrition Over Easy. Nutrition Diva is a part of the Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network. LINKS:Transcripts: https://nutrition-diva.simplecast.com/episodes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QDTNutrition/Newsletter: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/nutrition-diva-newsletterNutrition Over Easy: https://nutritionovereasy.comQuick and Dirty Tips: https://quickanddirtytipscom

Chelsea sits down with Jill Castle, one of the nation's top pediatric nutrition experts, to dive deep into her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size." Jill shares her insights on the whole child approach, balancing physical and emotional health, and how parents can nurture autonomy and self-love in their children. Join us as we explore the eight pillars of wellness and learn practical strategies to raise healthy, resilient kids in today's world.Check more of Jill's work as well as her new book "Kids Thrive at Every Size" by visiting jillcastle.comProject Parenthood is hosted by Chelsea Dorcich. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a parenting question? Email Chelsea at parenthood@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 646-926-3243.Find Project Parenthood on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the Quick and Dirty Tips newsletter for more tips and advice.Project Parenthood is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/QDTProjectParenthoodhttps://twitter.com/qdtparenthood

Health at Every Size is an approach that shifts the focus from dieting and weight loss and instead promotes healthy eating and exercise patterns, regardless of body size and weight. On this week's episode of Well, Now, Shana Spence, registered dietitian and nutritionist, provides insight on how to foster a healthy relationship with food.  If you liked this episode, check out: How Your Food Can Fight Climate Change Well, Now is hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller and Dr. Kavita Patel. Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola and Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Want more Well, Now? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Well, Now show page. Or, visit https://slate.com/wellnowplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health at Every Size is an approach that shifts the focus from dieting and weight loss and instead promotes healthy eating and exercise patterns, regardless of body size and weight. On this week's episode of Well, Now, Shana Spence, registered dietitian and nutritionist, provides insight on how to foster a healthy relationship with food.  If you liked this episode, check out: How Your Food Can Fight Climate Change Well, Now is hosted by registered dietitian nutritionist Maya Feller and Dr. Kavita Patel. Podcast production by Kristie Taiwo-Makanjuola and Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and recommendations on what to cover to wellnow@slate.com Want more Well, Now? Subscribe to Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of the Well, Now show page. Or, visit https://slate.com/wellnowplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The task of feeding kids "the right foods" can give parents a lot of anxiety. Jill Castle, author of the new book KIDS THRIVE AT EVERY SIZE, explains how we can set our kids up with healthy eating habits they'll maintain for life. Jill Castle is a pediatric dietitian and childhood nutritionist, founder of The Nourished Child®, and the host of the Nourished Child podcast. In this interview, Jill and Margaret discuss: The 8 Pillars of Wellness: Family Culture, Sleep, Movement, Feeding, Eating, Food, Screens, and Self-Love Useful tips for fostering your child's healthy relationship with food What we often get wrong about the relationship between a child's size and their health Here's where you can find Jill: jillcastle.com @pediRD on X @i.am.pedird on IG @thenourishedchild on FB @JillCastle on YouTube Buy THE NOURISHED CHILD: https://bookshop.org/a/12099/9781523521838 What Fresh Hell Podcast is going on tour across the Northeast US this fall! Join us for a live version of the podcast and bring all your mom friends. We can't wait to go back on the road! https://bit.ly/whatfreshhelltour We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, feeding kids, kids eating, kids nutrition, kids diet,

Listen to Tanya Sheckley, Founder and President of UP Academy, a private school in San Mateo, CA, interview Jill about her new book, Kids Thrive at Every Size, and how schools can positively influence health habits and body attitudes in children. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog 

Monica Reinagel, registered dietitian and host of the Nutrition Diva podcast, now in its 16th year, takes over the show as a guest host! She interviews Jill about her new book, Kids Thrive at Every Size. Get full information on the blog: https://thenourishedchild.com/blog

Jill Castle is one of the nation's premier childhood nutrition experts. She is the founder and CEO of The Nourished Child®, a nutrition education website and podcast for parents. She is the author of 6 books that support children's health and nutrition, including her newest book, Kids Thrive at Every Size. Known for her ability to blend current research, practical application, and common sense, Jill believes that children can thrive at every size. With her paradigm-shifting, whole-child approach, she inspires parents, healthcare professionals, and organizations that serve children and families to think differently about young people's health and well-being. Jill is a sought-after speaker, advisor, and media contributor. She serves as an expert reviewer for Parents.com, and has been featured as a guest expert in CNN, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Forbes, Newsweek, and Time, to name a few. Jill is also a Shameless Mom to four adult-ish children and lives in Massachusetts with her husband. I'm lucky enough to call Jill a friend. When she shared her concept for this book with me, I knew I had to share her work with you all. We have dedicated a number of episodes to talking about women, body image, and Diet Culture. But, we haven't talked as much about kids, body image, and Diet Culture. It is time for this conversation and Jill is the best person to talk about it with.  Listen in to hear Jill share: A sneak peek into what it's like parenting 4 young adults Common worries for parents of children who have larger or smaller sized bodies and what might surprise you about your child's size The Fix-Size model vs Embrace-Size model of approaching your child's body size How growing up with a smaller or larger body makes life more challenging for kids today The significant difference between feeding and eating and how you might be helicopter feeding your child(ren) The impact of family culture beyond food & nutrition when raising a healthy child The reality that most kids experience body dissatisfaction across all genders, all sizes - and starting as early as age 3 Links Mentioned: Join my September Influence & Ignite Retreat for small business owners: shamelessmom.com/retreat Get the Book: Pre-order Kids Thrive at Every Size and get Jill's pre-order bonuses! Connect with Jill: thenourishedchild.com Hire Jill to speak of consult: jillcastle.com Jill on IG: @i.am.pediRD Jill on FB: facebook.com/thenourishedchild Jill on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jillcastle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura Proud, a registered nurse, lactation consultant, and founder of Beyond the Bump Education based in Canada, joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to explore the intricacies of the Canadian maternity care system. In this episode, Laura discusses the challenges of accessing midwifery care, effective strategies for informed consent and advocacy, and the critical role of Health at Every Size® practitioners in supporting positive birth outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Registered dietitian nutritionist and certified Body Trust provider Aaron Flores shares with Stacy his Health at Every Size approach to helping individuals, especially men and boys, unlearn society's obsession with weight and the influence of diet culture. Aaron tells us how he creates and fosters a healing environment for his clients by making space for grief, asking hard questions, and helping them find a kinder and more compassionate relationship with food and their bodies. Find Aaron: AaronFloresRDN.com Instagram.com/AaronFloresRDN Men Unscripted Podcast Don't forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions! We also want to give a big thank you to this week's sponsors! Shopify.com/wholeview | Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period Shaklee.com/site/stacytoth/storefront | Get a special referral link at realeverything.com/shaklee to get $10 off plus 15% off sitewide when you spend only $50 or more in July Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Group challenges can be wrought with fear, especially when you're doing a challenge for the first time. But whether you've done zero or 100's of challenges, pivoting your business to using a ‘Tiny Challenge(TM)' will not only give you momentum, but unlock your ability to charge more for the same amount of effort. This is how Richmond Dinh is leveraging tiny challenges - plus how Russell's going to use it at his own level of the value ladder! Follow Richemond Dinh to see his next Tiny Challenge(TM) @coachrichmonddinh https://www.instagram.com/coachrichmonddinh/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices