Podcasts about nicola salmon

In this episode, the hosts introduce their guest Nicola Salmon, a fertility coach with a medical science background who advocates for fat-positive fertility. Nicola shares strategies for navigating the biases in fertility healthcare systems, especially for those in bigger bodies. She discusses her journey, the myths around fertility in fat bodies, and the challenges posed by current medical practices, including BMI restrictions and the implications of GLP-1 medications. Nicola also offers insights on advocating for oneself in medical settings and emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive and safe environment. The conversation covers practical advice, highlights the emotional aspects of the journey, and aims to provide both hope and actionable steps for those struggling with fertility and fat bias. MEET Nicola Salmon Fat Positive Fertility Membership on KOFI Join our support community. This community is for you if you want a safe space to work through your daily struggles with food and body image. Community membership includes livestream episode recordings (online), monthly Zoom support meetings, a private Facebook group and member-only Q&A episodes. For more information go to: https://www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterdietspodcast Email – hello@lifeafterdietspod.com Connect with Stefanie Michele, Binge Eating Coach & Somatic Therapist IT Website – www.iamstefaniemichele.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/iamstefaniemichele Connect with Sarah Dosanjh, Author & Psychotherapist Website – www.thebingeeatingtherapist.com Instagram – www.instagram.com/the_binge_eating_therapist YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBingeEatingTherapist Sarah's book I Can't Stop Eating is available on Amazon

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Fat and Fertile, Nicola Salmon dives into the practical—and emotional—realities of finding a fertility clinic that supports fat folks with compassion and without weight stigma. Whether you're just beginning to explore fertility treatment or feeling frustrated by constant barriers, this episode is packed with actionable tips, thoughtful guidance, and much-needed reassurance.Nicola shares the exciting news of her newly updated Fat-Friendly Fertility Clinic Guide, a powerful resource featuring nearly 150 community-sourced recommendations from fat people who've accessed IVF and other fertility treatments. She explains how to use the guide, what to look out for, and why it's so important to have information upfront—especially when some clinics still impose harmful BMI restrictions or hidden costs.She also walks you through her top tips for researching, interviewing, and choosing a fertility clinic that will treat you with the respect and care you deserve. From asking the right pre-consultation questions to understanding your legal and medical rights around weighing, diet talk, and treatment access, Nicola empowers you to advocate for yourself at every stage.If you've ever felt disheartened by fertility clinics, this episode is a must-listen. Nicola reminds us that while fat-positive clinics might feel like unicorns, they do exist—and finding the right one can make all the difference in your journey.Links and Resources

In this powerful episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Nicola Salmon about the pervasive weight bias in fertility healthcare. They explore how systemic discrimination impacts people in larger bodies seeking reproductive care, challenging harmful myths about fertility, pregnancy, and body size.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite

In this powerful episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini interviews Nicola Salmon about the pervasive weight bias in fertility healthcare. They explore how systemic discrimination impacts people in larger bodies seeking reproductive care, challenging harmful myths about fertility, pregnancy, and body size.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite

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

This week Bryony is getting all excited about her trip to Orlando for Mardi Gras.There is also lots to catch up on including unexpected pregnancies, embarrassing events, female fantasties, fake orgasms and a whole lot of confusion about salmon sperm facials.Bryony has also been to the big Medik8 launch and reports back and I'm obsessing over a rhubarb fragrance that makes me quite excitable.Enjoy Outspoken Beauties xx

Asher has known Nicola for several years now. Among other things, Nicola is Asher's go-to expert for anything weight inclusive that is fertility related. Today Asher and Nicola discuss how they work with clients and how their AuDHD impacts their work lives. Hint: it's not a superpower but it does make them uniquely placed to support neurodiverse clients.You can find Nicola on Instagram or check out her website Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out about upcoming events, or join their exclusive online community The Weighting Room. If you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that he can continue making them, you can become a Patron. You'll find Asher on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, YouTube and Tik Tok.

Today Virginia is chatting with Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, and author of the book Fat and Fertile.As a fertility coach and fat activist, Nicola works to challenge the fertility industry's entrenched weight bias and empower marginalized folks to take control of their reproductive health. (You may know her from Instagram.) If you want more on this whole conversation, check out episode 29 of this podcast, where I talked through all of my reporting and the research on weight and fertility, as it stood at that point. And then go listen to episode two of Cult of Perfect, where we explored the fat mother narrative—and the kind of healthcare that fat moms, and fat pregnant people, get.To tell us YOUR thoughts, and to get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And become a paid Burnt Toast subscriber — subscriptions are just $7 per month! —to get all of Virginia's reporting and bonus subscriber-only episodes. And don't forget to check out our Burnt Toast Podcast Bonus Content! Disclaimer: You're listening to this episode because you value my input as a journalist who reports on these issues and therefore has a lot of informed opinions. Neither my guest today nor I are healthcare providers, and this conversation is not meant to substitute for medical or therapeutic advice. AND: If you are in the thick of your own fertility journey, and today's episode doesn't feel good for you to hear, please take good care.FAT TALK is out! Order your signed copy from Virginia's favorite independent bookstore, Split Rock Books (they ship anywhere in the US!). Or order it from your independent bookstore, or from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target, or Kobo or anywhere else you like to buy books. You can also order the audio book from Libro.fm or Audible.CREDITSThe Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay. Follow Virginia on Instagram, Follow Corinne  @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing and subscribe to Big Undies.The Burnt Toast logo is by Farideh.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.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

Amelia, mom of two toddlers, shares the reality, joys, and challenges of navigating pregnancy and motherhood as a person with diabetes. We talk about how shame, misinformation, and the fantasy of of an unmedicated pregnancy can contribute to being unprepared for the reality- and openly talking about it breaks down a lot of these barriers. Resources we mentioned or that are related to the topic of diabetes and pregnancy:Insulin needs during pregnancy - see Figure 1 (TW for weight stigmatizing language)Fat & Fertile by Nicola Salmon - a super comprehensive book on pregnancy for fat folksBig Fat Pregnancy - fat positive mentoring, birth and postpartum doula servicesResources recommended byy Amelia!Dr. Ali Lewis - OBGYN Katie Rohs, doula Negin Ebrahimifard, dietitian specializing in diabetes and pregnancyABOUT US: We are two dietitians who specialize in diabetes care and eating disorders:Kelly Six, MS, RD, CDCES, who really likes working in diabetes care because we get to have one foot in the nerdy side of diabetes and the other foot in the emotional side of living in the world with diabetes.Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES, who really agrees with Kelly and couldn't have said it better herself. We both love cats, snacks, and laughing too loud in Seattle coffee shops.Learn more about us and the podcast here!LINKS:Apply to be on the podcast! Find out more about Kelly hereFind out more about Erin hereDISCLAIMER: We are dietitians and diabetes educators but we are not YOUR dietitians and diabetes educators. The information provided in this podcast is not intended as individualized medical advice, nor is it a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment. If you have a medical concern, go to your health care provider or seek other professional medical treatment.

In this week's episode, I'm joined by advocate, author, and fat positive fertility specialist, Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, and the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support. She's also the author of the groundbreaking book “Fat and Fertile.”Together, we discuss:Why it's time to ditch the myth that fat people have more challenges with fertilityHow to honor the body's nervous system response when seeking out fertility supportThe misconception of calorie restriction for fertility improvementWhat it looks like to take a holistic approach towards health that spans beyond weight Mentioned in the episode:The Real Reason Why Being Higher Weight Leads to Negative Health Outcomes (it's not the weight)More from Nicola:Follow Nicola on InstagramNicola's WebsiteNicola's Book: Fat and FertileMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com

This episode is a repost from the What The Actual Fork Podcast! In this episode, Jenna and Sam interview Nicola Salmon from Fat Positive Fertility to talk about how anti-fat bias informs fertility care, how ozempic affects fertility, and Nicola's tips for getting pregnant. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth! Go to https://cozyearth.com/ and use code FREEDOM to get 35% OFF! Listen to What the Actual Fork Podcast: https://linktr.ee/whattheactualfork  Follow Nicola at: https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/ Follow co-host Jenna at: https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd

Welcome back to episode 55 of the Nourished with PCOS Podcast! If you are thinking about getting pregnant but have been told that you need to lose weight, or you're just interested in fertility with PCOS then you are in for a treat.Joining Sam for this episode is Nicola Salmon—a fat positive fertility advocate who uses her platform and expertise to challenge the weight bias and stigmas that exist within the fertility industry and empower those who are often marginalized to take control of their reproductive health with confidence and self-assurance.In this episode, we discuss the bias and stigma in the medical community towards those in larger bodies, especially when it comes to fertility and PCOS. Nicola shares her personal experience with PCOS and what it was like to be prescribed weight loss as a treatment when she was trying to conceive. We speak about  the misguided focus on weight with PCOS, and Nicola dismantles the myths surrounding weight loss and health outcomes.Sam and Nicola also discuss:Systemic issues related to weight bias and PCOS fertility careThoughts on BMI requirements for fertility treatmentHow healthcare may look different at higher weightsWeight and gestational diabetesNicola's advice if you're thinking about trying to conceiveNicola offers practical advice for advocating for oneself in healthcare settings and encourages a shift toward a more holistic and inclusive approach. So prepare to learn more, and feel inspired and empowered as we explore the importance of compassionate care and the need to change the healthcare narrative when it comes to fertility, weight, and PCOS.Because everyone deserves nurturing, respectful, and personalized care.To read more about Nicola and connect with her, visit the show notes on our website. Download your FREE intuitive eating workbook!Ready to have more food freedom with PCOS? Download this free workbook to help you apply the intuitive eating framework to PCOS management and symptoms.Follow Sam on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/pcos.nutritionist/

On today's episode of Hangry Thoughts, Abbey is joined by Nicola Salmon. Nicola (she/her) is the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, bringing a unique fat-positive perspective to her work as a fertility coach and author of the groundbreaking book “Fat and Fertile". She is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, using her platform and expertise to challenge the weight bias and stigmas that exist within the fertility industry and empower those who are often marginalized to take control of their reproductive health with confidence and self-assurance. https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/ Fat Persons Guide to Getting Pregnant - FREE Work with Nicola Fat and Fertile Podcast Follow Nicola on Instagram

Join Mary in the new season of the podcast as she hosts for the first time on her own. Wyatt and Mary interview Nicola Salmon about fat positive fertility, and Mary reads a poem by Aracelis Girmay. 

This week, we're talking to Nicola Salmon about all things fat positive fertility!Nicola is the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, bringing a unique fat-positive perspective to her work as a fertility coach and author of the groundbreaking book "Fat and Fertile”.She is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, using her platform and expertise to challenge the weight bias and stigmas that exist within the fertility industry and empower those who are often marginalized to take control of their reproductive health with confidence and self-assurance.Through her innovative and evidence-based approach, she helps clients find their own path to wellness, free from diets and body shaming, and encourages them to trust and believe in their ability to conceive. With her expert guidance and compassionate support, Nicola is changing the way people approach fertility.We had an awesome conversation with Nicola about...weight bias in fertility medicinewhat the research really says about pregnancy risks for folks in larger bodieswhy you don't need a "fertility diet"how to navigate being told that BMI is a barrier to fertility treatmentways to support both fertility and pregnancy with a non-diet, fat positive approachthe importance of community and so much more!You can connect with Nicola and learn how to work with her on Instagram @fatpositivefertility, or at her website! And be sure to check out Supported, her fat positive fertility community!Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!Here's where to find us:Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpsonNaomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

Guest: Christina Hughes (doula, pregnancy support) Christina Hughes is an advocate and doula for fat moms. She had two very positive medical experiences with the births of her children and then created "My Big Fat Pregnancy" to help other bigger bodied folks have positive pregnancy and birth experiences.   Sites & Socials   www.bigfatpregnancy.com email: bfp@bigfatpregnancy.com IG: https://www.facebook.com/BigFatPregnancy Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bigfatpregnancy/    Our podcast should be launched early november so I'lll send you the info when I get it up on RSS.   Things I mentioned in the episode: All Bodies Welcome Guide Subscribe to our mailing list and you'll get a free Fat Birth Myth Busting guide where we talk about the top 3 myths of infertility and pregnancy while fat. Nicola Salmon - expert in size inclusive fertility @fatpositivefertility on IG and her website is https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/ Homebirth Studies: you don't have to include all of these of course While less than 2% of pregnant people choose planned out-of-hospital birth in the US, there are many studies comparing the safety of home birth and birth center births to hospital birth. Studies show that planned home or birth center births, for low-risk clients, attended by qualified midwives, are as safe, or safer than, hospital births. Overall, when birthing at home, interventions are reduced and satisfaction is increased. Decades of research studies continue to demonstrate the safety of out-of-hospital birth for low risk childbearing people. A 2021 study out of Washington state published in Obstetrics and Gynecology concluded that planned home births in Washington state had comparable safety outcomes to those in Canada, the U.K., and the Netherlands, all locations that have long standing integration of midwives and home birth in their healthcare systems. This study also confirmed no difference in safety outcomes between midwife-attended planned home births and births in a state-licensed, freestanding birth center.  The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group published a study on planned hospital birth versus planned home birth in September 2012 concluding that:– Observational studies of increasingly better quality and in different settings suggest that planned home birth in many places can be as safe as planned hospital birth and with less intervention and fewer complications. A study out of McMaster University in Canada was published in September 2009, in the journal Birth comparing outcomes for midwife attended planned home births and midwife attended planned hospital births. That study concluded:– All measures of serious maternal morbidity were lower in the planned home birth group as were rates for all interventions including cesarean section (5.2% vs 8.1%).– Midwives who were integrated into the health care system with good access to emergency services, consultation, and transfer of care provided care resulting in favorable outcomes for people planning both home or hospital births. A 2009 study published in BJOG: An International of Obstetrics & Gynaecology compared perinatal mortality and morbidity between planned home and planned hospital births among low-risk pregnancies, and found no difference in safety. A 2018 study published in PLOS ONE affirmed that integration of midwives into the healthcare system is associated with higher rates of physiologic birth, fewer interventions, and fewer adverse outcomes for babies. In addition, this study found that Washington state ranked highest in the United States for our level of integration. A 2014 study published in Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health reviewed outcomes for over 16,000 midwife-led planned home births from 2004 to 2009 in the United States. This prospective study compared safety data as well as rates of intervention to low-risk hospital births, and found that midwife-led home births were comparably safe to hospital births, while minimizing interventions. In a 2005 study, published in the British Medical Journal, evaluating the safety of home births in North America involving direct entry midwives, found that intervention rates were substantially lower than for low risk US clients having hospital births. The study concluded:– Planned low risk home births in North America attended by certified professional midwives were associated with lower rates of medical intervention but similar intrapartum and neonatal mortality to that of low risk hospital births in the United States. A report released in Birth in 2019 finds a continuing increase in the percentage of out-of-hospital births in the US. This study examines out-of-hospital birth trends from 2004 to 2017: “Trends and State Variations in Out-of-Hospital Births in the United States, 2004-2017”.

Combatting weight stigma and empowering plus-size and fat folks on their parenthood journey is what Christina Hughes (she/her) does as a doula. By providing fat-positive advocacy, education, tools, and supports for the birthing journey, Christina helps clients navigate an anti-fat medical system. Christina (she/her) is the founder and co-owner of Big Fat Pregnancy. She is a fat, queer, chronically ill mama who worked tirelessly to make sure her pregnancy experiences were as fat positive as possible and now helps other folks living in larger bodies do the same. Big Fat Pregnancy works to empower plus size individuals to embrace their bodies and meet parenthood confident in their ability to birth in the body they have now.Mentioned in this episode, the Fat Joy podcast episode with Nicola Salmon and the book, “Transformed by Birth.”Connect with Christina via the website, Instagram, and email. This episode's poem is by Linda Hogan and is called “To Be Held”Sophia Apostol, the host of Fat Joy, has started the Fat Joy newsletter & community space where you'll get behind-the-scenes info on guests, hot takes, and top recommendations for all things fat joy. As a thank you for subscribing to the Fat Joy newsletter, you'll get immediate access, for free, to 55 videos that only paid supporters have been able to see until now. These minisodes were recorded after Sophia & her guest finished the main interview and Sophia asked them 10 unexpected questions for “Some Extra Fat Joy.” Should you want to support the Fat Joy podcast financially, you can become a paid subscriber of the Fat Joy newsletter and receive subscriber-only content from Sophia. You can connect with Fat Joy on the website, Instagram, and YouTube (full video episodes here!). Want to share some fattie love? Please rate this podcast and give it a joyful review.Our thanks to Chris Jones and AR Media for keeping this podcast looking and sounding joyful.

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Nicola is the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, bringing a unique fat-positive perspective to her work as a fertility coach and author of the groundbreaking book "Fat and Fertile”.She is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, using her platform and expertise to challenge the weight bias and stigmas that exist within the fertility industry and empower those who are often marginalized to take control of their reproductive health with confidence and self-assurance. With her expert guidance and compassionate support, Nicola is changing the way people approach fertility.In this episode, we talk about how anti-fat bias informs fertility care, how ozempic affects fertility, and Nicola's tips for getting pregnant.Our First Episode with Nicola Salmon - Fat Positive Fertilityhttps://nicolasalmon.co.ukIf you're looking for a simpler, effective investment for your health, try AG1, and get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/FORK. That's drinkAG1.com/FORK. Check it out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week's episode, Bonnie is joined by fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”, Nicola Salmon.  In today's episode Bonnie & Nicola will discuss:  Nicola's personal story to heal her relationship with food & body Diet culture and weight stigma in the fertility space Flaws in research around fertility and folks in bigger bodies Advocating for healthcare you deserve and so much more!  Connect with Nicola:  Instagram: @fatpositivefertility Website: www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Have you been listening to the podcast for a while & have found benefit from it? Leave an honest rating & review on Apple podcasts here. 

Being fat, fertile and safe being successful in business with Nicola Salmon.  In this interview with Nicola Salmon, author of Fat and Fertile and host of the podcast of the same name, we explore safety and its lack impacts all of us. Being fat, fertile and safe Nicola Salmon shares her origin story and why coaching fat people in their fertility journey is her life's work. And what she has done to create safety in the process of building her business. What you'll learn listening to this episode on being fat, fertile and safe: Nicole's origin story that led her to discover her life's work The role of safety in all aspects of life and business Being fat and successful as an entrepreneur  Mentioned in the show: Non-Diet Coaching Certification Free Resources  Connect with our guest: Website - Nicola Salmon Instagram Book - Nicola Salmon: Fat and Fertile Podcast - Nicola Salmon: Fat and Fertile

Have you struggled with fertility only to be told that weight loss is the only solution? Nicola has a different perspective and YOU need to hear it! In this episode I am interviewing Nicola Salmon, fat-positive fertility coach and author of the book "Fat and Fertile". She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world, and advocates for change in how fat people are treated while accessing help with their fertility. With her unique fat-positive framework, she helps people find their own version of health without diets, learn to advocate for their bodies, and re-learn to trust their own bodies to believe in their ability to get pregnant. In the episode, Nicola shares some of her own fertility and PCOS journey and answers the question: How does the fertility journey look different for someone in a larger body? To find Nicola's work, you can connect with her on Instagram @fatpositivefertility Website: https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/ Find her book Fat and Fertile here: https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-book/

It's about fertility in a bigger body this week as Nicola Salmon aka @fatpositivefertility joins us to discuss the BMI Barrier, the lack of research around womens reproductive systems, including polycystic ovaries and endometriosis. We also chat about what eating enough looks like and regaining trust in your body.Train Happy Trouper of the Week: ⁣DM @trainhappypodcast ⁣

Can you have a healthy pregnancy in a fat body? If you've ever wondered this, then you NEED this episode. Nicola Salmon, a Fat Positive Fertility Coach who specialises in helping fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world, joins me on the podcast, and we discuss:   Why Nicola uses the word 'fat' in her life and work Her journey into fat-positive fertility coaching The most common questions or concerns she receives from clients The process of letting go of control throughout a fertility journey How to advocate for yourself in healthcare appointments Her prepare and care strategy for triggering situations The biggest myths and misconceptions around fertility in a fat body Whether a healthy pregnancy in a higher-weight body is possible Accessing IVF treatment in a bigger body If there is a weight cut-off point for a safe pregnancy and IVF Her top tips for those living in bigger bodies who would like to start a family without dieting   Find out more about Nicola here     My debut book 'No Apologies' will be available in all good bookshops and online on the 27th of April, 2023, and is now available to preorder through the below link.   Preorder the book now

In today's episode, Jessie sits down with Nicola Salmon who works in fertility and pregnancy education coaching and guidance with folks who are in larger or bigger bodies, who are navigating these healthcare systems in which they might be having a difficult time directly because of the weight and size stigma that exists everywhere, but particularly within trying to conceive and through the pregnancy, birthing, and postpartum processes. This is key, especially if you are a fitness and health pro working with pregnant and postpartum people - to understand the impacts of weight and size stigma on patient health - or understanding your own experience as a pregnant person in the body you live in right now! - - - - - - - - - If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References Pre and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy Show Notes 1:05 - Intro to today's episode, which is a guest lecture from our Prenatal Fitness Specialist Academy! 3:50 - What today's episode is all about 4:58 - And intro to Nicola Salmon and her work! 8:50 - What does “fat positive” mean? (Including some key definitions around what we are talking about today) 12:47 - What are on the minds and in the experiences of pregnant people as their bodies grow larger? 16:04 - Questioning the lack of body diversity in pregnancy exercise materials 18:40 - How does navigating weight or size-biased practitioners impact someone's experience in pregnancy and in preparing for birth? 22:46 - How does Nicola navigate birth preparation with her clients? 27:27 - What are some of the most common things coming up for clients going through fertility treatment? 29:14 - When looking at messaging, marketing, and what they are selling, how can people increase feelings of safety and comfort for people entering their spaces? 38:06 - How can fitness and health professionals really begin - and continue to - unlearn their biases and shift the culture of their industries? 41:12 - Parting words from Nicola Salmon!

Nicola (she/her) is a fat positive fertility coach and author of the book Fat and Fertile. In today's conversation, Nicola and Josie touch upon how body size does not dictate health or fertility, how fat folks can advocate for themselves in medical settings and practice self care, as well as unlearning the harm caused by diet culture and fatphobic biased studies that are at the core of the medical system. Content Warning: Brief mention of witnessing homocide.Visit Nicola's Website, and follow Nicola on Instagram.Purchase a copy of Fat and Fertile, and listen to the Fat and Fertile podcast.

The idea that weight directly impacts fertility and pregnancy is loud and coming at us from lots of spaces. Is it an idea? Is it evidence? And if you're in a higher weight body, now what?In this episode, fat positive fertility coach Nicola Salmon and I, explore getting pregnant in a fat body including:The truth on weight and infertility The so-called 'fix' of dietingWhat you need to know about getting pregnant in a fat body BMI and weight limits impacting access to reproductive healthcareThe Fat Positive Framework Nicola uses with clients to provide the tools to face the challenges of getting pregnant in a fat bodyAll episode links and notes here Find Daily Non-Diet Nourishment on Instagram @nadiafelschJoin The (free) Food and Body Freedom Community

Ever been told to lose weight  to improve your fertility? Or maybe you've been denied fertility treatment because of your BMI? Nicola helps folks in bigger bodies navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. You can find her on Instagram or visit her website www.nicolasalmon.co.uk-------------------------------Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share.Visit our website where you can find out a bit about us, read the blog and even 'purch our merch' via the online shop!Did we mention that we have written a book? It's officially an Amazon Best Seller! You can buy it here!Find out more about our online courses; THE PATHWAY TO RECOVERY which is designed to support, nurture and empower you following the loss of a baby as well as the TRYING TO CONCEIVE AFTER LOSS COURSE to support you through the pressures of TTC after loss.  Both courses are self paced and run over 6 weeks with free access for up to 5 months. The next TTC course starts in November and the next PTR will be in January. Email us to register your interest. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Contact us via social media platforms or email info@twgge.co.ukYou'll find us on...FacebookInstagramTwitteror you can join the TWGGE Facebook Support GroupIt's time to break the silence and open up the dialogue around the topics of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo, lets ditch it for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be.

FIND ME! Instagram Website Nicola Salmon is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant. Instagram: www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fatpositivefertility Website: www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Book: Fat Person's Guide to Getting Pregnant --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freedomwithfoodandfitness/support

Getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world often poses serious challenges for fat & plus-size people. That's why we've got Nicola Salmon (she/her/hers) on this episode sharing her experience helping clients navigate the medical system, dealing with anti-fat bias & weight stigma, and describing how we can all advocate for ourselves against medical discrimination.Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile.” She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, and relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant.Please connect with Nicola on her website and on Instagram.Sophia read the poem My Mother's Belly by Sonya Renee Taylor on this episode.All things Fat Joy are on Instagram, on the website, and on Patreon.And please don't forget to subscribe & rate the Fat Joy podcast, too!

I am answering your questions today! We talk about being denied IVF due to size, working out if it's transphobia or fatphobic that is causing body dysmorphia, how to call in or call out fatphobic comments, and finally how the heck to stop spiraling when you think everyone is judging your weight. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/141 Nicola Salmon: https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/

On this episode of Fat and Fertile, come and meet me, Nicola Salmon, the host of the podcast and author of the book "Fat and Fertile"I'll be sharing my journey into fertility care and fat positivity alongside exploring why this work is so essential.For more information about Nicola and her work, check out www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A companion piece to episode 122, today we are hearing from even more people about their experience pre and post-bariatric surgery. These people whose voices have been ignored and unheard and their testimonies are incredibly important. You don't have to have listened to episode 122 but it would be helpful for more context. Giant trigger warning: death, bad health outcomes, general awful fat hate. Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/126 Free Training: The 4 Simple Steps to Feel Confident in Your Body and Around Food ... Even If You Believe It's Not Possible! https://event.webinarjam.com/channel/org "Episode 122: https://fiercefatty.com/122 IG post with stories and comments: https://www.instagram.com/p/CcoU5cqPv7e/ Palegingerpear: https://www.instagram.com/palegingerpear/ Nicola Salmon: https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/"

Welcome back to season two of the Intuitive Eating Ireland Podcast. This week Sinead sits down with fat-positive fertility coach, author, and activist Nicola Salmon (@fatpositivefertility) to discuss fertility, pregnancy and navigating the healthcare system in a bigger body. Please subscribe and rate five stars! Thanks for listening. Find us on Instagram: Presented by: Sinéad Crowe (@intuitive.eating.ireland) Produced by: Rosetta O'Sullivan (@rosie_osull)

In this week's podcast episode we talk about fertility from a weight inclusive lens. And who better to talk about this than Nicola Salmon! Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”.Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant.   Nicola helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility.   This episode was so good and I hope this will be valuable to you !   >> If you enjoy this episode, please take  60 seconds to leave me a review and rating!   Ready to start your food freedom journey> Check out The Balanced Program   Connect with me @the.balanced.dietitian

In the second episode of DSMG's brand new season, I chat with Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach and author of 'Fat and Fertile'. This is such an important conversation to have to support people in relearning how to trust their own bodies and ability to get pregnant. Some of the topics we touch on in this episdode include; Fat-positive fertility Why you don't have to lose weight before starting a family The BS that are BMI cut-offs in assisted fertility Things you can do to support your fertility at any size Follow Laura on Instagram | Twitter Follow Nicola on Instagram Follow Don't Salt My Game on Instagram Laura's Website Nicola's Website Check out Nicola's IG post on the research behind fertility and BMICheck out Nicola's book ‘Fat and Fertile' Locate a fat-positive fertility clinic here Buy a copy of Just Eat It | How to Just Eat It Sign up for a Learn with LCIE CourseBuy an Intuitive Eating friendly guide to managing different health concernsEdited by Joeli Kelly

How you feel about your body does not exist in a vacuum. It’s not just about your body, it’s about all the things in your life. So I ask people to really reflect on how size-friendly is their life? Welcome to Burnt Toast! This is the podcast where we talk about diet culture, fatphobia, parenting, and health. Today I am chatting with Mia O’Malley, a content creator on Instagram and the creator of @plussizebabywearing. Mia’s work sits at the intersection of fat advocacy and momfluencing. She’s doing a lot of important work on access to fat friendly doctors and we also talk about influencing—and the potential and promise for fat advocacy in the space. PS. Friends! The Burnt Toast Giving Circle is up to almost $8,000! We are so close to our goal. And if you’ve been thinking about joining, we still need you! Here’s the Burnt Toast episode where I announced it, ICYMI, and the link to donate.Episode 36 TranscriptVirginiaHi Mia! Can you tell listeners a little bit about you and your family and your work?MiaHi, I’m Mia. I am @MiaOMalley on Instagram and @plussizebabywearing on Instagram and TikTok. I’m a content creator. I’m based out of Connecticut. I’m a mom of an almost four year old and I do a lot of work on my social platforms on advocating for people in larger bodies and sharing resources for people in larger bodies and how to navigate the world. I’m a babywearing educator, as well, with a focus on celebrating parenting in larger bodies.VirginiaSara Peterson was on the podcast recently and we sang your praises on the babywearing piece in particular. That was something I struggled with, with both of my babies. The bias against fat bodies, fat moms— all of that came into play for me. So I’m grateful for the work you’re doing to change that conversation. As I was doing my homework for this episode, I read your interview on Cup of Jo—which has great fashion inspiration—and I love that you said you look at fashion as an advocacy issue. Was this always your plan? How did this come about?MiaI was pregnant with my son around 2017-2018 and I felt very isolated as a fat pregnant person. I had taken these beautiful maternity photos. But when I shared them, I was like, “This isn’t the whole story.” Because those photos were really hard for me to take. I couldn’t find anyone who looked like me who had done maternity photos. Like for inspiration, if you looked on Pinterest, there were no bodies like mine. And that’s how I felt going through all of my pregnancy. I never saw people in similar bodies being pregnant. I felt very underrepresented and isolated. So when I posted my maternity photos, I kind of said that quiet part out loud. I said, “I feel invisible as a plus-sized pregnant person.” And my world kind of opened up with that post, just in the sense that I kept saying those things that I kept to myself. I realized that there are other people like me who are feeling the same way. To be in community with those other people is amazing. It made me realize that the fat experience is so, so shared. We’re all going through a lot of the same things, across generations. And fashion is just another one of those issues. I can’t talk about fashion without seeing it as an advocacy issue. There are people who can’t find winter coats! There are people who literally don’t have a bra that fits them at their size. It doesn’t exist. I talked to someone who was a C-suite executive and she has nothing to wear to meetings with her colleagues! She had no suits that fit her. She talked about just how humiliating that was for her. When we say those quiet things out loud, they become advocacy issues because so many people have that shared story. So yeah, I talk about fashion, but it often becomes about sharing resources because there’s so many people that feel like certain things are inaccessible for them—and are truly inaccessible for them. The same thing goes for babywearing. So many parents said to me, “I didn’t even think I could wear my baby at this size.” And that’s not true! There are plenty of options for all bodies to wear their babies. But there’s a perception that this is an inaccessible thing to do because of marketing, because the lack of representation. VirginiaWas it scary to start sharing? Because I think a lot about how what advocacy asks of us is to share in this very personal way. It’s so important because you’re articulating something that someone else hasn’t been able to say out loud, but that also means you’re the person who has to say it out loud. MiaI have to take really long breaks from some of the work that I do. I will take a week or two long break where I don’t post content and I step away, because I hold so many people’s stories. Most of my time spent online is in DMs, sharing stories and resources. But that comes a lot with having to face my own experiences that were hard. It’s a lot to hold on to. So I do take a lot of breaks and I do experience burn out, but I also find it incredibly rewarding. It’s the part of this work that I love the most.VirginiaI’m glad you have that strategy. It has taken me a long time to figure out that I also need those breaks and need to build in that time. Previously my experience as a writer / advocate was as “medical mom,” and a sort of similar thing happens where once you’ve been public about your experiences, people send you their stories and those stories are often tragic and linked to my own trauma. I can imagine there’s a similar thing here where people are sharing with you traumatic experiences that you have also lived. MiaThat’s why I’m so passionate about resources. Some people will ask, “What’s your advice for feeling better about your body?” And there are so many strategies and there are people who do this professionally. But I tell people that how you feel about your body does not exist in a vacuum. It’s not just about your body, it’s about all the things in your life. And so I ask people to really reflect on how size-friendly their life is. How comfortable are you in your body on the day-to-day? Is your work chair comfortable? Is your partner supportive of you? Is your car comfortable? Do you have a winter coat to wear? What is your workspace like? How comfortable is your bed? Is your couch comfortable? You know, all these things. It’s about the world that we operate in and how comfortable we are in the body that we’re in right now. That really influences how positively we can feel about our body. It’s just not about how positively we feel about our thighs or our belly. It’s much bigger. VirginiaDiet culture teaches us that weight is this personal responsibility project. And we know that’s b******t. But often, the next part of the conversation is that loving yourself is a personal responsibility project. And that’s also b******t, in a world that’s not built to support your body. Instead of saying, “How do you do this internal work?” which may or may not need to happen at some point, it’s “How do you recognize how the larger systems of your life are failing to support you?” MiaYeah, it has to be looked at that way. And we can’t discount how chronic discomfort and chronic pain influence how we feel about our bodies. Sometimes there are small changes that can make you physically comfortable. But a lot of us who exist in larger bodies are so disconnected from our actual bodies that we can’t even tap into that. VirginiaSo I recently wrote about this big debate that comes up every so often about whether to get weighed or not at the doctor’s office, and if you do want to decline it how to decline and I think it’s an important conversation. If you have a fat friendly doctor, it basically becomes moot because even if you get on the scale, they’re not going to use that number against you. If you don’t have a fat friendly doctor and you’re fat, your weight will be weaponized whether or not you get on the scale. So you have been doing the hero’s work of building this database of fat-friendly health care providers. So tell us about this project.MiaI would love to, but first I do want to shout out Jen McLellan from Plus Size Birth. She’s @PlusMommy on Instagram. Literally, her work changed my life as a pregnant person. She wrote the book on plus sized pregnancy. Her resources on plus size birth are so critical. And she does a lot of work training other medical professionals on how to be more size friendly. I just want to shout out Jen, who I’m proud to say is my friend. She has a directory for for doulas, OBGYN, and midwives on her page. There’s another colleague of mine, Nicola Salmon, who runs Fat Positive Fertility. She also has a book and resources on fertility services for people who exist in larger bodies and how to support yourself as you’re navigating how to conceive in a larger body, which is incredibly fatphobic and very hard to do. She also has a directory! So I want to shout out those two resources. Obviously, there are other directories that exist, but my community is a very interactive community for Instagram. We share a lot of recs and I couldn’t get around not sharing recommendations for health care providers. People need size-friendly care providers. I don’t know that a lot of people understand how critical it is to connect with a medical professional that does not operate with a weight bias or weight discrimination. It’s a literal life or death issue. So I have a sheet—a Google Doc, basically—of providers that have been recommended to me that I’m pulling together into a more formal database as we speak, actually. But right now, it’s a Google sheet of shared recommendations. Having a size-friendly care provider means that you have people who are going to see a doctor more. A lot of preventative care can happen there. It also can mean a vastly different experience in your pregnancy, your birth, your postpartum. I have spoken to countless people who have been trying to conceive for years and have been told to freeze their eggs and seek weight loss surgery first. I have talked to people who have been unable to have doulas at their birth because of a high risk determination that was not evidence-based, because they are with a non size friendly care provider. I’ve talked to people who have serious issues, life or death issues, that were ignored for years because everything was so focused on weight. This is such a critical resource for people in larger bodies to have. Just to be able to do that work is the most important thing to me, out of all the things that I spend my days doing. VirginiaWe will definitely link to the size friendly care provider list. You also have a form for people who want to submit their providers. MiaYes, I hope that there’s going to be more of a universal database. Also Jen is focused on the training, and I think that’s something that needs to be talked about more. As well as the sharing of these gems of care providers that are somehow treating us with dignity and giving us medical care that we need. I was four months postpartum and I had decided to go to my PCP at the time. I had horrible, painful water retention and my legs were swollen. It was hard to move my legs. It was hard to sit down. She barely looked at my legs, she was focused on the fact that I had gained weight after my pregnancy. She really dismissed me. It was because of my community that six months later, I went back and I demanded that I get a water pill. Within like a week after that, my swelling was gone. I’m not directing anyone to go get a water pill, but I am directing them to advocate for themselves if they feel they’ve been dismissed. And immediately.VirginiaThat’s six months you were in pain.MiaI was in so much pain! Immediately, you have to seek out those other care providers. Those care providers that will treat you well and will listen to you, they do exist. You have to decide that you want this for yourself. If your insurance allows for it, if you’re able to make that change, please make that change. Because those care providers do exist.VirginiaI’m so glad Jen is working on the training piece because it seems like we haven’t even yet agreed upon the standards that you should have to meet to be a weight inclusive provider. What I was seeing come up in a lot of my DMs were people saying like, “Well, I don’t know if this person is really Health at Every Size, but at least they didn’t give me a hard time about X.” The bar is way too low about what we’re willing to accept. We need more of a consensus about what this really should look like and what you should be able to demand. I think fat people are just so used to expecting nothing—or worse than nothing—that it can be hard to even know where to start advocating for yourself. MiaIt also becomes really tricky, because fatness is a spectrum, right? So, someone who goes in at a certain weight might be treated one way. Someone who is 30 pounds over that weight might be treated vastly different and categorized completely different. Then you have further intersections of that—if you are BIPOC, if you are of the LGBTQI+ community—those intersections would make one healthcare provider considered size friendly by one person be completely different with another. So it does get tricky. I would always tell people to call first. Or if you don’t feel comfortable calling, maybe have a friend or a partner come with you or advocate for you. Or you can go in and and talk to the front desk and just say these are the things that I’m looking for. Or you can email, whatever. Somehow to just start the conversation and go in advocating for yourself and be ready to advocate for yourself because even with these directories, you never know what the experience is going to be like and you have to be prepared to advocate for yourself.VirginiaShilo George, who is a wonderful advocate on these issues, I interviewed them for a Health.com piece last year, and a strategy they have is writing up a one sheet of your primary health concerns and stating some of your boundaries. Just being clear about what you need from the provider. I think that can feel very scary and people are worried that they’re going to make the doctor angry or start off on the wrong foot. That tool may not be for everybody, but I just want to throw it out as another suggestion. I think there are ways to do it that can be really empowering and very helpful.MiaYeah, it could be good. It could be a gentle hand. There’s a lot of different ways to do it. Ragen Chastain, on Instagram, has amazing resources and a course that you can take and a lot of free resources, and has been doing this work for so long—discussing medical fatphobia and how to advocate for yourself. VirginiaI do think it’s worth thinking through what strategy feels comfortable to you. Maybe you want to write down that sheet and it’s not something you hand to the doctor but it just helps you organize your own thoughts. That could be a useful tool. MiaI just want people to know that if you are in a larger body, you deserve to be treated with respect in a doctor’s office. Shame is not a an effective tool. If you don’t want to talk about weight, you do not have to talk about weight. I want more people to realize that that’s even a thing, because there was a time in my life where I didn’t realize that was a thing.VirginiaI’m curious, for someone who’s doing the work and doing the work in a fat body, how do you think about your work as an influencer? What do you love about it? What do you want to see change?MiaThat is such a good question. I don’t know where the industry is going, but I do know that the representation has gotten much better since I started doing this in 2017. As more body positive influencers become parents, it’s changing the momfluencer world to be a little more inclusive. But I think that some of the strongholds in mommy brands and parenting brands need to also change with that. I’m not necessarily seeing that change in terms of choosing parents that are in different bodies or represent different communities. I think they could be doing more to use different bodies in marketing. Why am I not seeing more bodies that represent the average? When you go on Pinterest, and you’re looking for maternity outfits for your photoshoot, or you’re downloading an app for your pregnancy and the first thing it talks about is “belly only weight gain”— is that influence really happening? Is it influencing the spaces that it really needs to to change how people feel about their parenthood? VirginiaIt’s making me think about when we do see influencers in bigger bodies doing a campaign with a brand, it’s often because the brand has decided they want to brand themselves as body positive, right? We’re not yet at the point where body diversity is a given, and you would just be the influencer selling this brand of cute diapers because you had the platform and the metrics they wanted. You’d be selling cute diapers because they went about running a body positive campaign this one month and that’s it. That kind of thing is coopting the rhetoric of the movement rather than furthering the movement.MiaThis is such a pain point for me, too, because there are so many brands that will do a campaign about plus size clothes that they have, right? They will work with plus size influencers to market that campaign and use the budget to market that campaign for those clothes. And you walk into the store, you can’t buy those clothes.VirginiaRight. They’re not stocked.MiaSo, they’re using these campaigns to look good as a brand and you’re not actually given the access that everyday people can use to make their, their lives easier. Old Navy was one of these! They’ve changed. I forgot what they called their campaign, but they’re now have all sizes in stores except for size 30. That one is that one’s online.VirginiaSo close, Old Navy! Almost there.MiaBut for so long, they excluded plus size from coupons. They excluded plus size from stores. Not to make it about Old Navy, but they have such a huge customer base that’s plus size and they actually were excluding us from so many different things, yet doing campaign work with plus size influencers. The same thing happens within the momfluencer space with brands. I think there are brands that are doing great things, especially in the babywearing community. But some of the very popular websites and apps and things for pregnancy where pregnant people really need to see themselves represented to feel good in their bodies and to feel good going through this special time. We need to see more.VirginiaAubrey Gordon had a great tweet recently where she said when brands do that kind of thing, they’re really using plus size people as cover to make their thin customers feel better. This is a brand that’s trying to be inclusive without having done the work of talking to fat customers, of making things that that customers need. I think it’s important for all of us with any degree of thin privilege to think about. We might feel good that Anthropologie is carrying our size now, but who are they not serving? How much further do they need to go? And how do we hold them accountable? MiaWho’s not at the table with me? That’s something that I’m asking myself a lot, as I do this work. I gained weight after my pregnancy and that shift from a size 16 to a size 20 was so eye opening for me. Because I was either out of certain ranges for certain brands, fashion-wise, or I was like the last size, right? So I found that things I was sharing, people were like, “I wish it came in this size!” or “Oh, that won’t work for me.” It’s really hard to share something with your community and then realize that so many people are left out. So I try to share as many inclusive brands as I can that have an extended size range or have a very inclusive size range. I wish there were more of them. The same thing is true of the momfluencer space. Who isn’t coming with me? You have to look around.VirginiaI just love that you are using your role as an influencer so thoughtfully and raising these questions that are sometimes uncomfortable but that really need to be asked. It’s really important work, so thank you.MiaI try. It’s a lot of reflection and I’m certainly not showing up perfectly. But, I hope I’m getting better every year. Butter For Your Burnt ToastMiaClothes-wise, Universal Standard has some amazing pieces out, like these foundation turtlenecks. They have my favorite t-shirt, which is the Tee Rex, and they have the essential tee. I highly recommend those. They are pricier but they last and they are really worth it. You’ll be happy with the quality. VirginiaYou’ve been influencing me about this turtleneck the whole time we’ve been chatting. It’s very cute. I’m very glad that that was your recommendation because now I can go look it up. My recommendation is going to be pretty off topic, as they usually are. My recommendation is to go buy yourself some flowers. It is March. March is very long. I live in the Hudson Valley of New York where March is 19 months long every year because spring does not happen. This is when I’m just really grateful we have a very cool local flower store. So I go in once a week and buy myself some flowers. You don’t have to spend a ton of money on this, but the amount of hope I feel having like something green and pretty is worth it.Thank you so much for being here! Tell listeners where they can follow and support your work.MiaThanks, Virginia. Mia O’Malley and Plus Size Babywearing on Instagram and you can find me on TikTok on under Plus Size Babywearing, which is not just baby wearing—it’s a lot of everything.The Burnt Toast Podcast is produced and hosted by me, Virginia Sole-Smith. You can follow me on Instagram or Twitter.Burnt Toast transcripts and essays are edited and formatted by Corinne Fay, who runs @SellTradePlus, an Instagram account where you can buy and sell plus size clothing.The Burnt Toast logo is by Deanna Lowe.Our theme music is by Jeff Bailey and Chris Maxwell.Tommy Harron is our audio engineer.Thanks for listening and for supporting independent anti-diet journalism. This is a public episode. 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Our guest on the show this week is fat fertility coach, Nicola Salmon. She shares with us the influence her PCOS diagnosis had on her from a young age, how anti-fat bias shows up in our healthcare system and what choices are available to people at higher weights who want to grow their families. Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat-positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body, and believe in their ability to get pregnant. This is a must-listen episode for anyone in a bigger body navigating IVF and/or pregnancy. Topics discussed: PCOS Diet culture in fertility treatment Weight stigma during pregnancy IVF/Fertility BMI limits for treatment Self Advocacy NHS v's Private healthcare Big Birthas - https://www.bigbirthas.co.uk/ Connect with Nicola Salmon using the following links: Website Book Fat and Fertile Alliance Instagram: @fatpositivefertility Follow us on instagram @theantidietclubpodcast Email theantidietclubpodcast@gmail.com Connect with Tamsin Broster Website: www.tamsinbroster.co.uk Instagram: tamsin_broster_coaching Email: freedom@tamsinbroster.co.uk Connect with Gillian McCollum Website: www.gillianmccollum.com Instagram: gillianmccollum Email: hello@gillianmccollum.com

In order to challenge the seventh law of healthism, Dr. Asher Larmie is joined by Nicola Salmon, fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”.   In this episode, Asher and Nicola discuss:The challenges that some people face when TTC in a fat bodyWhether it is possible to be fat and have a healthy pregnancyIf weight loss helps fertility or pregnancyIf it is possible to be fat and healthyReferences:Nicola's book Fat and Fertile: how to get pregnant in a bigger body can be purchased now.Nicola can be found on Instagram and through her websiteThank you for listeningIf you enjoy this podcast and would like to support Asher so that they can continue making them, you can join them on Patreon.  If you fancy connecting with other like-minded people in a safe and non judgmental environment, then why not join their Facebook group the ‘Friends of The Fat Doctor'? You can also check out their webiste or find them on all the usual social media channels including Instagram, Twitter and Tik Tok. More about Nicola SalmonNicola helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility.  She uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant. More about the show:How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In series 2 of their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie,  an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges the laws that make up the foundations of mordern day healthism.They tackles the various ways in which these laws contribute to weight stigma and fat oppression through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and friends.  In order to really tackle weight stigma, Asher believes that you must first challenge society's definition of health, it's relationship with disease, and why fat has become public enemy number one. Whether you're a person affected by weight stigma, a healthcare professional, a concerned parent or an ally who shares our view that people in larger bodies deserve better, Dr. Larmie and the team at 'The Fat Doctor Podcast' welcomes you into the inner circle.

On this week's episode with Nicola Salmon we're discussing how to navigate pregnancy, fertility, and medical weight stigma with a fat positive approach.  Nicola, the author of Fat and Fertile, breaks down the traditional medical research that is often used as a barrier for individuals in a larger body to access fertility treatment and shares...

In this episode, I'm sharing a chat I had with Nicola Salmon from Fat Positive Fertility. Nicola is doing amazing and much-needed work supporting people as they navigate getting pregnant and seeking fertility treatment in a weight-obsessed world. She's the author of the popular book “Fat and Fertile”, and she uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, to advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant. In this conversation, we also talk about our mutual love of the technique EFT, how she used it herself, and now in her coaching.    Here's what is included in this episode:   Nicola's story and how she decided to support fat folks who are trying to conceive. The impact of the judgement and shame that's felt around weight in fertility appointments. The four pillars of support in Nicola's Fat Positive Fertility coaching. What Nicola is bringing to the Fertility Stress Solution Summit and your invitation to join us! Register for free here: https://www.fertilemindset.com/fertilitystresssolution/    Next steps: Join us for free at the Fertility Stress Solution Summit starting 1st February Visit Nicola's website Find Nicola on Facebook Follow Nicola on Instagram Join me in the Fertile Mindset Sanctuary and watch the free Fertile Mindset Mastery class. Follow me on Facebook Connect with me on Instagram

In this episode of Intimacy Play, Mikaela is joined by Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach and author of "Fat and Fertile." Nicola advocates for change in how fat women are treated on their fertility journey and supports those who want to get pregnant using her unique fat-positive fertility framework. Nicola helps them find their version of health without diets, advocates for their bodies, teaches them to relearn how to trust their body, and to believe in their ability to get pregnant in their current body.

What does it feel like to struggle to conceive in a bigger body?Today we are sitting down with Nicola Salmon, (The Fat Positive Fertility Coach) to talk ALL about it! Nicola is a wonderful human and advocates for people struggling with infertility in bigger bodies. We talk about the correct language for talking about our bodies, the cruel nature of bias against fat people, the insane world of going to the doctor when you are fat, and all the ways in which we can start being more human. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!Nicola Salmonnicolasalmon.co.ukwww.instagram.com/fatpositivefertilityUniquely Knitted is a Non-Profit Organization serving all who are emotionally affected by infertility. We are on a mission to bring healing to the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that comes with struggling to grow your family. uniquelyknitted.org

In this episode, Kendra and Megan speak with Nicola Salmon, author of Fat and Fertile and fat fertility coach. We share the snacks we love of each other's cultures, we talk about the healthcare systems in the US and UK and we talk about fat representation. Don't be fooled by the accents you hear at the beginning. It is in fact your favorite co-hosts.TranscriptFacebook group, fat and fertile. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatandfertileNicolasalmon.co.ukFat and Fertile on Amazon

In today's episode, I am joined by Fat Positive Fertility Coach Nicola Salmon. As well as being a fertility coach, Nicola is an acupuncturist and the author of the incredible book Fat & Fertile. In this episode, we discuss the myths around getting pregnant in a bigger body, how to advocate for yourself in a healthcare setting and top tips for people with PCOS who want to get pregnant. Thank you for listening to The PCOS Collective podcast! Please rate, review and follow/subscribe for the latest episodes. Find Nicola here: @fatpositivefertility www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Find Alex here: @pcos_collective www.pcoscollective.co.uk Download your free guide to managing your PCOS without restriction: www.pcoscollective.co.uk/pcos-newsletter Thank you to Time Health for sponsoring this series of the PCOS Collective podcast. Find out more about inositol here: https://www.pcoscollective.co.uk/inositol-pcos & use the code thecollectivewellness15 for 15% off your next order at Time Health

Nicola Salmon is a self-proclaimed "Fat-positive fertility coach, a Fat Activist and Author of, "The Person's Guide to Getting Pregnant.” Today, she talks to Ali about her own personal fertility journey, from being diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 16 to facing lifelong discrimination from doctors because of her weight. She talks about having her two sons, the anxiety she faced during pregnancy, and how "it is so exaggerated the way that weight impacts fertility." Nicola's goal is to support people and help them advocate for themselves. She talks about the importance of "weight-inclusive" fertility care, helping people believe and understand that they are worthy of that care, and why "the majority of clinics will not support fat people, and it's shocking." EPISODE SPONSORS:FERTILITY RALLY LIVENo one should go through infertility alone. Find out more about the Worst Club with the Best Members at www.fertilityrally.com and on Instagram at @fertilityrally. We offer 24/7 Community, Content and Curated Events. Give yourself or a fellow infertility warrior the gift of support while navigating your journey. EVERYONE is welcome. Come and join our family--you will be so happy you did.FIRST REPUBLICWith a best-in-class banking app that allows you to bank anywhere, anytime, and a dedicated personal banker when you need one-on-one service, First Republic is uniquely positioned to offer the best of both worlds. With this combination of personal attention and convenience, it's no wonder that First Republic Bank has a client satisfaction rating, two times the industry average.So whether you're opening a Personal Line of Credit or planning for your retirement, you can count on First Republic to be there for you, every step of the way. Visit FirstRepublic.com today to learn more. That's FirstRepublic.com. Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.BELI @beli.babyBeli is formulated with the right nutrients to help boost your fertility, increase egg quality and support IVF to increase your chances of conception and a healthy pregnancy. To get started with Beli, go to belibaby.com and use code ALI15 for 15% off your first month of either Beli Women or Beli Men.Support this podcast at: https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach, acupuncturist and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant.   We discuss topics including: How eating disorders are not screened at clinics Weight loss being celebrated Diet culture and wellness culture Learn to not make assumptions ___________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Fat-positive fertility coach, author of “Fat and Fertile,” and certified acupuncturist, Nicola Salmon joins us to talk all things getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed, fat-phobic culture. In this episode, we talk about fertility struggles & misconceptions, reproductive medical care bias in larger bodies, and supporting fat folks in growing their families. Nicola truly empowers listeners to believe in their bodies and do the work now to help future generations trust their bodies and cultivate peaceful relationships with food and themselves. Find Nicola on Instagram @fatpositivefertility This episode was brought to you by Soul CBD.  Use code WTAF for 15% off all products at www.mysoulcbd.com/WTAF For more information on Soul CBD check out their social media: https://www.instagram.com/mysoulcbd/ “Take a moment for your soul”

Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach, acupuncturist and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant. We discuss topics including: What is a fertility coach? The advice Nicola would give to women How Nicola teaches people to advocate for themselves Weight stigma and fertility tools Nicola's mission on educating other providers regarding people in larger bodies going through fertility ___________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

In today's episode, I'm speaking with Nicola Salmon, a UK-based fat positive fertility coach and trained acupuncturist. We're diving into wanting to get pregnant in a fat body, the diet culture that is wrapped up in the process, and how to use the research to get more weight-inclusive fertility care.  Nicola first walks us through her own story of being diagnosed with PCOS, living in a larger body, and being told pregnancy will never happen for her.  When she did end up getting pregnant, it caused her to take a closer look at how fat women who hope to become pregnant are being treated in the fertility world.  Diet culture is rampant when it comes to pregnancy. If you want to get pregnant while living in a fat body, the first line of treatment tends to be "lose weight". This can cause women more stress plus lost time as they struggle with dieting (that doesn't work) and weight loss. Nicola explains how weight loss DOES NOT need to be the focus to increase health and thus increase chances of becoming pregnant.  Listen today and shoot me a DM to let me know what you think of the episode!! You can find me at @AlisonBarkmanRD. Mentioned on this show: Nicola's website with info on her coaching programs and to download her fat positive fertility resources Nicola on Instagram * * * * *  Need more resources to help with chronic dieting and disordered eating?  Grab my free workbook: 5 Steps to Ditch Diets!! ***** If you love the show, please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! Please go to iTunes and leave a rating and review!! ***** Would you like to work with me 1:1? You can schedule a  complimentary 20-minute Zoom with me to let me know what you are struggling with and determine if I am a good fit for you!  

Did you know that people would much rather lose a limb than be fat?This is insane!  But what is even more insane is that people of all sizes - both big and small that happen to fall on the wrong side of the BMI index are being denied access to treatment and fertility treatments just because of their size.So today on the podcast, I could think of none other I would rather have on to discuss this topic than the wonderful Nicola Salmon, Fat Positivity Fertility Coach.I was so sick of my clients being either told to either lose weight or gain weight as some catch-all cry to remedy their situation that I decided it was time to have serious talk about it.Having been someone of all sizes from what is considered normal to anorexic to now (BMI wise) overweight, I know what it is like to beat up my myself for being 'FAT' and for hating my body and thinking "this is the reason I can't get pregnant".So today, with Nicola,  we talk about all things infertility and fat and what it actually means for your chances of conception.This is a must listen episode xxBellaWant more support?1. Remember if you want daily tips and advice from me (and occasionally some humour) come and hangout with me on Instagram here.2. Or you can find out about my Mind Body programs here and how you can work with me.3. Or download my FREE GUIDE: Fertility Mojo Makeover: 3 Ways to Regain Your Mojo and Surrender to the Journey (Without Giving Up!)If you liked this episode, please take a few moments to pop into Apple iTunes and leave a podcast review. It would mean the absolute world to me and it means that more people will be able to find and enjoy the podcast.Want to Connect with Nicola?Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. You can find her here:Instagram: @fatpositivefertilityWebsite: http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/

Urrggghhhh… weight and fertility is such a tricky and complex topic. It was my pleasure this week to welcome Sophia Pavia to the podcast. You may know her as ttc.nutritionist on Instagram and we connected recently over an Instagram story that touched on a topic I'm pretty passionate about: the sensitivity we need to show to women in bigger bodies around how we talk about weight loss - and particularly around not making assumptions based on size, and being conscious of making unhelpful statements (without providing support and guidance) like ‘come back when you've lost weight' to women who may well have eating disorders or a history thereof.Sophia is a Registered Dietician Nutritionist whose focus is on women who are trying to conceive and navigating infertility and joined us on the podcast to talk about her take on both sides of the argument.I'd love to know what your experience has been like?You can find Sophia at ttc.nutritionist or on her website here.You may also wish to check out an interview I did with Nicola Salmon called Can you get pregnant if you're fat- where we talk about a lot of the stigma and misconceptions surrounding weight and fertility. Click here to listen (or watch).Want more?Join our monthly membership, the Mind Body Fertility Reset here (P.S. There is also another guest interview with Nicola there).Make sure you're following me on Instagram hereJoin our Free Facebook Support and Chat Group here.Check out my programs and services here.

Nicola Salmon, Fat Positive Fertility Coach, joins us today to talk all things fat-positive fertility. This episode will help fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and find their own version of health without diets.  Get your Intuitive Eating Podcast Guide here!  Intuitive Way For Eating (one-on-one coaching program) - get on the waitlist for Fall 2021 Session at intuitivewayforeating.com Dive into the full show notes here!

In this ep we talk fertility, advocacy at the doctor, and more with fat fertility coach Nicola Salmon!Write a Love Letter to the Fatmily! / Become a Patron! / Get our Stylish Sista collab stickers!Click here for the full shownotes for today’s episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm so excited to share my conversation with Nicola Salmon today. She is a fertility coach and activist for better fertility care for people of size. I've been following her work for a few years now - I first heard her on Amanda Laird's podcast called Heavy Flow - obviously all about menstrual health and periods. I was so inspired by her passion for advocacy for a high level of health care at all sizes. Today we are going to dive into some important topics around Fat Positive Fertility such as: Some of the common myths surrounding fertility for fat folks What the research says (and what it doesn't say) Why weight loss and dieting is not helpful What people can do instead to help their fertility process How people can advocate for better care Any much more Nicola's professional bio: Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile.” She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health (without diets), advocating for their bodies, relearning how to trust their body, and believing in their ability to get pregnant. Important Links: Nicola's Website Nicola's Book Nicola On Facebook Nicola On Instagram Michelle's Website Fertility Academy on Instagram

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Dalina Soto and Melissa Landry interview Nicola Salmon to discuss "Is my fertility affected by my weight?" In today's episode we answer YOUR listener questions … How diet culture impacts women's views on fertility How to talk to doctors and advocate for fat positive care What is the research on fertility and weight? Episode Resources: Follow Nicola Salmon on Instagram @FatPositiveFertility Join the Break the Diet Cycle Podcast Community: @break.the.diet.pod Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @no.more.guilt Connect with Dalina on Instagram: @your.latina.nutritionist This episode was sponsored by Your Latina Nutritionist with Dalina Soto Get your free Intuitive Eating guide Ready to find food freedom with Chulas like you? Apply for group coaching. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/breakthedietcycle/message

In episode #65 of The Hormone P.U.Z.Z.L.E Podcast, our guest Nicola Salmon talks about Weight Loss and Fertility. More about Nicola Salmon: Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant. Thank you for listening! This episode is made possible by @mirafertility The Mira Fertility Analyzer and App take the guesswork and stress out of ovulation tracking. Order Mira Starter Kit or Mira Plus starter Kit online here and use promo code COACHKELA to get $25 off. Follow Nicola Salmon on Instagram: @fatpositivefertility Follow Coach Kela on Instagram: @kela_healthcoach Get your FREE Fertility Meal Plan: https://coachkela.com/ FTC Affiliate Disclaimer: The disclosure that follows is intended to fully comply with the Federal Trade Commission's policy of the United States that requires to be transparent about any and all affiliate relations the Company may have on this show. You should assume that some of the product mentions and discount codes given are "affiliate links", a link with a special tracking code This means that if you use one of these codes and purchase the item, the Company may receive an affiliate commission. This is a legitimate way to monetize and pay for the operation of the Website, podcast, and operations and the Company gladly reveals its affiliate relationships to you. The price of the item is the same whether it is an affiliate link or not. Regardless, the Company only recommends products or services the Company believes will add value to its users. The Hormone Puzzle Society and Coach Kela will receive up to 30% affiliate commission depending on the product that is sponsored on the show.

In this week's episode, Bonnie is joined by Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat-positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body, and believe in their ability to get pregnant. They will touch on such topics as: Fertility and intuitive eating Being told you need to lose weight to get pregnant is a load of crap Myths about getting pregnant and your weight The harm in giving a woman recommendations to lose weight in order to get pregnant What to focus on for your fertility Fat positive framework Tips to finding the right fertility doctor for you Additional Resources: Connect with Nicola: Facebook: www.facebook.com/fatpositivefertility Instagram:@fatpositivefertility Freebie: The Fat Person's Guide to Getting Pregnant: http://www.nicolasalmon.co.uk/guide Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel Looking to take the next step in becoming a Diet Culture Rebel? Apply for Small Group Coaching at bonnieroney.com If you want to hear more Diet Culture Rebel, be sure to subscribe and tune in for new episodes!

Continuing our interviews with fertility experts. This week is Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She helps fat folks navigate getting pregnant in a weight-obsessed world and advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola uses her unique fat positive framework to support people in finding their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant. In this interview we cover: - Why our society deems fat to be unhealthy? - How that impacts fertility and fertility advice - How that impacts us on a personal level - 3 things you can do to combat the issues around this Connect with Nicola: To follow Nicola on instagram: www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility To follow Nicola on facebook www.facebook.com/fatpositivefertility Nicola's website www.nicolasalmon.co.uk To learn more about Nicola's book http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-book/ To sign up for The Fat Person's Guide to Getting Pregnant http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/guide First time visiting Embrace Fertility? Subscribe for weekly inspiration and regular fertility expert interviews then head over www.embracefertility.co.uk/start-here to sign up for your free 'Fertile Thoughts Activation Pack' and find relief from anxiety and repetitive negative thinking while enhancing your fertility.

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Aaron and Glenys invited Nicola Salmon to the podcast to discuss fat positive fertility. In this episode, they discussed: -Nicola’s experience of having fertility issues and being in a larger body -The lack evidence for weight loss improving fertility -The mixed research on weight-related fertility issues and the development of gestational diabetes in higher weight people -The weight stigma higher weight people face at the doctor’s office -What behaviors actually help to support fertility (hint: there’s no special formula) -The importance of setting boundaries at the doctor’s office to help create a more equal power dynamic Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach, feminist and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola supports fat people who want to get pregnant using her unique FAT+ve fertility framework to find their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant in their current body.   Show notes: Nicola Salmon's website Nicola on Instagram Nicola's Facebook group, Fat and Fertile  

Dear Listener, Today, we're talking with all about fat positive fertility with special guest, Nicola Salmon. I'm so excited to share this conversation with you, listener, as fertility is a topic that we've never before discussed on this show! Nicola is a fat-positive fertility coach, feminist, and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. To learn more about her and her work beyond listening to this episode, find her on social media (@fatpositivefertility), visit her website http://www.nicolasalmon.co.uk/, and check out her book http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-and-fertile-book/. Enjoy! And as always, thank you for listening

Nicola Salmon on advocacy, fat positive healthcare & engaging in important conversations. In this episode, Nicola shares her journey to becoming a fat positive advocate and coach including her experience with PCOS, dieting, PTSD, conceiving naturally and finding the HAES & IE movement, what it was like training as an acupuncturist and naturopath, the obstacles and difficulties she faced being the first in the fat fertility space and her motivation to continue, why we need to reduce individual labour in healthcare and start conversations for our clients, what dietitians need to know when working with people in larger bodies asking for fertility support / treatment and how we can start helpful and thoughtful conversations if they are seeking weight loss. Here Fi and Nicola speak about:   Nicola’s journey to becoming a fat positive fertility coach and advocate; Her lived experience with PCOS and experiencing diet cultures firm grasp. A traumatic event which lead her to train as an acupuncturist and specialise in fertility acupuncture.  Experiencing a natural conception in a larger body and finding HAES / IE / non-diet.  Nicola’s experience as a student training in acupuncture and naturopathy, the skills she obtained and how it introduced new ideas around food and body.  Being the first in the fat fertility space; Nicola’s motivation to do this work and her ability to push through the obstacles and difficulties for her clients.   Individual labour in the healthcare systems; its burdening impacts and why we need to start conversations with other health care professionals and specialists for our clients. What dietitians need to know when working with people asking for fertility support / treatment, especially for those in larger bodies. The most helpful and do-no-harm approach to starting a conversation with a larger bodied client who is seeking weight loss for fertility. More about Nicola’s book ‘Fat & Fertile’ and how you can get in touch!   As mentioned in the podcast: Big Birtha’s UK Episode 25: Weight Loss is Not a Fertility Time Machine by Fiona Willer, Unpacking Weight Science Podcast More about Nicola:  Nicola is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”.  She advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola supports fat people who want to get pregnant  using her unique FAT+ve fertility framework to find their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant in their current body. Find out more: Website Instagram Book Twitter

Today we’re going deep on the topic of being fat and getting pregnant and I’ve brought on fat positive expert, Nicole Salmon of Fat Positive Fertility and the author of Fat and Fertile to dive into this issue with us.You may have been told previously that you need to lose weight in order to fall pregnant, and the truth of the matter is that I’ve never truly given it that much thought (even though, as all women are, I’m a little headfucked about weight and dieting!). Nicole and I are friends and we committed to talking about all of the questions or thoughts that people have have with weight and fertility ( and infertility and trying to conceive) and you can literally hear the wheels spinning in my head as I was asking questions and answering them in my head whilst we talked about whether or not you can get pregnant if you’re fat.Nicole talked to us about IVF weight restrictions (and what we should do instead), why dieting and focusing just on losing weight is not a sustainable or healthy solution, and why healthcare professionals and society need to check how and what we’re measuring as markers of health and fertility.This is a must listen episode and I hope you get as much out of it as I did. There were so many Ah-ha moments, and hopefully reassurance for bigger bodied women.You can find Nicola Salmon on Instagram at @fatpositivefertility or on her website at nicolasalmon.co.uk.

Fat and Fertility with Nicola Salmon #12 Nicola Salmon is a fat-positive fertility coach and acupuncturist that has helped women around the world to find their path to something they’ve wanted their entire lives...parenthood. Today she talks with us about her journey to this inspiring career, and what she feels is one of the most crucial steps in helping her clients achieve their dream. This information-packed episode is one you won’t want to miss! What we’re talking about Growing Up With the Shame of Being Fat Trauma and How It Led to Becoming A Fat-Positive Fertility Coach Embracing Her Own Fat Identity and Helping Other Bigger Bodied Women Get Pregnant Growing Up With the Shame of Being Fat Nicola lays it all out there with how it felt to grow up bigger, and feeling “different” than her peers. As young as age 8-9, she realized that she wasn’t the same as her friends. She was “bigger.” She was pressured to do things to get “healthy” (aka: lose weight), but Nicola accepted her size, and came to her “fat identity” at this age even with external pressure to see the number on the scale get smaller. At age 16 she was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), and told she would never be able to have children. Trauma and How It Led to Becoming A Fat-Positive Fertility Coach When Nicola was just out of university, she was living in London. She was soundly asleep when a man was shot on her doorstep, and bullets flew just inches above her window. This led to PTSD, and, in her search for healing, she discovered acupuncture. The acupuncture was a game changer, helping to relieve her PTSD, and spurring her interest to help others with this tool. Her natural interest in PCOS and hormones led her to become a trained fertility coach. Embracing Her Own Fat Identity and Helping Other Bigger Bodied Women Get Pregnant Even though Nicola did not struggle with becoming pregnant, it was after delivering her own child that she not only embraced her fat identity, but she wanted to help other bigger bodied women to achieve their dream of parenthood as well. She focuses on finding supportive healthcare professionals, mental and physical aspects of how being fat affects the goal of becoming pregnant, and creating a positive mindset to set your body up for success. LINKS MENTIONED Nicola Salmon on Instagram Nicola Salmon on Facebook Nicola Salmon’s Website Fat and Fertile by Nicola Salmon Fat Girl Finds Love Facebook Group  TIMESTAMPS 20:23 - 21:15 (52 sec NS) For a lot of people, when they’re going through fertility...not getting enough intake for your body. 25:24 - 25:57 (33 sec NS) One of the things I recommend...we should be looking at and focusing on. 28:26 - 29:11 (44 sec NS) I would suggest that they spend some time...they don’t want to miss that opportunity to make a baby. 31:46 - 32:20 (34 sec NS) Really figuring out what we believe...it just helps things fit together better. QUOTES Weight is meant to fluctuate. It’s meant to fluctuate throughout the day, throughout our menstrual cycle, throughout our lifetime. - NS Making sure we’re getting all our needs met, and making sure that we’re taking care of those needs both sexual and non-sexual intimacy needs is really important. NS In order to advocate for yourself, you have to, at some level, believe you’re worth advocating for. BC A mindset is a really critical component of being able to have a joyful, pleasurable life. If you’re worried all the time, you’re not going to see the joy coming at you. You’re not going to be able to be in the moment & be joyful. BC  If you enjoyed this episode and want more, join our FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fatgirlfindslove/ You can also find Fat Girl Finds Love: FP Page: https://www.facebook.com/FatGirlFindsLovePod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatgirlfindslove/ Twitter: @exxxxtrafat  

Fat-positive fertility coach and author Nicola Salmon joins us to discuss common myths about fertility, food, and weight; how to advocate for your health needs; the real reason why IVF clinics have BMI cutoffs; tips for preparing for pregnancy if you’re in a larger body; and so much more. Plus, Christy answers a listener question about how to handle being in charge of family food shopping and preparation during COVID-19, while navigating eating-disorder triggers like food scarcity and orthorexic messages. Nicola is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of Fat and Fertile. She advocates for change in how fat people are treated by the healthcare system when they want to get pregnant and access fertility treatment. Nicola supports fat people who want to get pregnant using her unique FAT+ve fertility framework to find their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant in their current body. Find her online at NicolaSalmon.co.uk. Christy's new book, Anti-Diet, is available wherever you get your books! Order online at christyharrison.com/book, or at local bookstores across North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Grab Christy's free guide, 7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food, to get started on the anti-diet path. If you're ready to break free from diet culture once and for all, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at christyharrison.com/questions. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych.

Has your fertility or medical care been delayed or disrupted due to COVID-19? My guest today is Nicola Salmon, author of Fat and Fertile. We discuss how her work as a fat positive fertility coach has changed dramatically in the face of COVID-19. You’ll learn how she is helping people through and it just may help you grieve the losses you’re feeling at this time, fertility or not. Plus she shares insight on her own self-care practices as a higher weight person feeling vulnerable (thank you, crappy weight stigma misinformation and nasty memes). Nicola shares her unwavering commitment to her emotional well-being during quarantine through gentle self-care practices. About Nicola Nicola Salmon is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola supports fat people who want to get pregnant using her unique FAT+ve fertility framework to find their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant in their current body. Website | Instagram | Facebook | Book: Fat and Fertile Helpful links Body Kindness COVID-19 Resources All COVID-19 themed Body Kindness podcasts --- Get the Body Kindness book It's available wherever books and audiobooks are sold. Read reviews on Amazon and pick up your copy today! Order signed copies and bulk discounts here! --- Donate to support the show Thanks to our generous supporters! We're working toward our goal to fund the full season. Can you donate? Please visit our Go Fund Me page. --- Get started with Body Kindness Sign up to get started for free and stay up to date on the latest offerings. In addition to my free program, I’m sending out free weekly emails of support and resources for body kindness practices and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. These will be created directly in response to requests from Body Kindness readers and podcast listeners. Sign up as a Body Kindness Insider here to get access. --- Become a client Check out BodyKindnessBook.com/breakthrough for the latest groups and individual support sessions --- Subscribe to the podcastWe're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. Enjoy the show? Please rate it on iTunes! Have a show idea or guest recommendation? E-mail podcast@bodykindnessbook.com to get in touch. --- Join the Facebook groupContinue the episode conversations with the hosts, guests, and fellow listeners on the Body Kindness Facebook group. See you there! Nothing in this podcast is meant to provide medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Individuals should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

Have you noticed that when you research how diets can affect your painful periods, you find lots of conflicting information? It's so confusing to get a clear answer. That's because only your body knows exactly what's right for you -- learn how to listen to and nourish your body through intuitive eating on today's episode.  ABOUT OUR GUEST: Gina Mateer is a registered dietitian, licensed dietitian in the state of Texas, and is recognized as a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and intuitive eating coach. She’s also a yoga instructor. Learn more about Gina's work at Nom-nomaste.com or IG: @nom_nomaste.llc Resources:  Nicola Salmon @fatpositivefertility Julie Duffy Dillon @foodpeacedietitian Specific podcasts: PCOS and food peace Episodes: 74 of don’t salt my game197 of Food psych Books: Intuitive Eating 4th edition for pre order, Intuitive Eating Workbook Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens Anti-Diet Body Kindness Body Respect Show Sponsor: Declutter Your Chakras  Preorder Ending Endometriosis Naturally Listener Question: Evening Primrose Oil Wellness Tip: The EWG's dirty dozen EDC guide pt 2 Period Fact: Discharge is normal! Got Questions?  https://tamingauntflo.com write to us: tamingauntflo@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @tamingauntflo Facebook: @tamingauntflo Like the Podcast? Leave us a review! Rate us! Take a screenshot of our podcast, post it to social media, and tag @tamingauntflo!

It just sucks the whole joy out of life if you’re having to permanently be doing things all the time to keep your body small. – Nicola Salmon On this episode of the Plan Simple Meals Podcast, I’m really excited to talk with Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach about weight and health. So often we equate thinner bodies or lower weight with health, which can have a terrible impact on people, especially women.  Nicola was diagnosed with PCOS and was told early in life that she wouldn’t be able to have kids. The protocol was to lose weight, which put her into a yoyo of dieting and weight loss and gain. After a traumatic experience, she turned to acupuncture. As she did so, she made other tweaks in her life. It turned out she got pregnant more easily than expected and wondered if other people had a similar experience—and how she could help.  We talk about how healthcare professionals can be misinformed and harmful when it comes to women’s weight and health, whether it is pregnancy-related or life in general. More importantly, we talk about practical steps you can take to make healthcare visits less triggering—things like not getting weighed unless there is a specific need to know your weight, asking about other options besides focusing on weight loss. We talk about:  The racial background of fat shaming The importance of health-promoting behaviors vs. weight loss Diversity and accessibility issues related to weight  The problem with BMI Teaching kids to embrace difference in bodies and about consent for their own bodies Being kind and gentle to yourself and being in the body you are in BIO Nicola is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola supports fat people who want to get pregnant using her unique FAT+ve fertility framework to find their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant in their current body. LINKS Instagram @fatpositivefertility nicolasalmon.co.uk Doable Changes from this episode: STOP WEIGHING YOURSELF. Weighing yourself has no real benefit and can set you up. If you are in the habit of weighing yourself, see what happens if you stop. ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF. Take a different approach with your healthcare provider. Tell them you don’t want to be weighed (unless there is a specific reason, for example getting anaesthesia). If they simply tell you to work on weight loss, ask for other treatment options. What would they recommend to other patients? Push for the treatment that feels right to you. HELP KIDS EMBRACE BODY DIFFERENCE. Talk about body diversity. Model how you want your kids to engage with people of all body shapes and sizes. Stop criticizing your own body or talking about what you want to change. Talk about what your body can do instead of what it looks like.

  In today's episode, we'll explore fat fertility & pregnancy with Nicola Salmon & Ashley Dorough It was a Tuesday night in early December and I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and started watching stories from my friend and client Ashley Dorough. What I saw was highly disturbing... it sent a chill down my spine. Testimonial after testimonial of women's fertility journey: “I had to get a lap band surgery to be accepted in a fertility treatment” “The fertility clinic is refusing to treat me because of my weight” “I don't want to go on a diet nor don't I believe in intentional weight loss but I have no choice... no weight loss no baby according to the specialist” “At every appointment, both the nurse and doctor shamed me because of my weight... they say I put my baby at risk because I'm not trying hard enough to lose weight... and this, while being pregnant.” “I have PCOS and my specialist is refusing to do any treatment before I lose weight. No choice but to diet.” Yes, all of these testimonials are 100% true... all of these are from real women. ... and yes, before you ask, these were from the year 2020. Daily, women in “overweight” BMI body are refused medical fertility treatment because of their body weight and if they do get pregnant then they are fat-shamed once more because of their body weight. When You're Told You're Too Fat to Get Pregnant As a good professional, I started doing my research... I googled fat fertility. I found this June 2019 article from Virginia Sole-Smith, "When you're told you're too fat to get pregnant."  ‘Patients are told to lose weight to have a healthy baby. But it's possible that by doing so, you may be at higher risk for complications than you were before.'- Dr. Legro Dr. Richard S. Legro, a professor of public health services and chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Penn State University is quoted “I think we've been overexaggerating the benefits of preconception weight loss, in fact, a fixation on weight may be leading health care astray.” The article was filled with research on fertility and pregnancy in higher BMI. Must read for every woman. After much reading and research, I realized that I didn't know much about this topic and I needed to educate myself. Most importantly, I needed to raise this issue and use my platform to bring awareness and resources to women struggling with this topic. This is how this podcast episode was born. In today's episode, we have two experts on fat fertility and pregnancy. Being able to say “this is not my area of expertise” is essential in any health professional. Being able to refer to the expert is a sign of wisdom.  So, I sought two experts for today's episode. One health expert and one lived experience expert. Nicola Salmon is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. Nicola is an acupuncturist & naturopath practicing in the UK and she supports fat people who want to get pregnant using her unique FAT fertility framework to find their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant in their current body. Ashley Dorough is a stylist and fashion blogger at the House of Dorough, the website on her recovery journey from chronic dieting and lived experience in fat fertility and pregnancy. She's a mama of two. What you'll learn listening to this episode: Is it true that people in bigger bodies have difficulty getting pregnant? How do you stay positive while trying to get pregnant in a fat body? How do I stop focusing on my weight and what to do instead? Proactive things to do when you want to get pregnant in a bigger body How to Advocate for your body with doctors who won't treat you. Can they legally decline you? The risks of being pregnant in a bigger body? Any? PCOS. Do you have to lose weight to ovulate? Treatments for fertility in bigger bodies - Does IVF work for people in bigger bodies? Fertility Diets. Should I cut out carbs? Mentioned on the show: Going Beyond the Food Academy New-York Time Article Fat & Fertile Book Nicola Free Resources:  Freebie - Fat Person's Guide to Getting Pregnant  Free Resource - IVF and BMI Research Summary  Connect with Nicola Instagram Free Facebook Group Website Connect with Ashley Instagram Website

  In today's episode, we'll explore fat fertility & pregnancy with Nicola Salmon & Ashley Dorough It was a Tuesday night in early December and I was scrolling through my Instagram feed and started watching stories from my friend and client Ashley Dorough. What I saw was highly disturbing... it sent a chill down my spine. Testimonial after testimonial of women’s fertility journey: “I had to get a lap band surgery to be accepted in a fertility treatment” “The fertility clinic is refusing to treat me because of my weight” “I don’t want to go on a diet nor don’t I believe in intentional weight loss but I have no choice... no weight loss no baby according to the specialist” “At every appointment, both the nurse and doctor shamed me because of my weight... they say I put my baby at risk because I’m not trying hard enough to lose weight... and this, while being pregnant.” “I have PCOS and my specialist is refusing to do any treatment before I lose weight. No choice but to diet.” Yes, all of these testimonials are 100% true... all of these are from real women. ... and yes, before you ask, these were from the year 2020. Daily, women in “overweight” BMI body are refused medical fertility treatment because of their body weight and if they do get pregnant then they are fat-shamed once more because of their body weight. When You’re Told You’re Too Fat to Get Pregnant As a good professional, I started doing my research... I googled fat fertility. I found this June 2019 article from Virginia Sole-Smith, "When you’re told you’re too fat to get pregnant."  ‘Patients are told to lose weight to have a healthy baby. But it’s possible that by doing so, you may be at higher risk for complications than you were before.’- Dr. Legro Dr. Richard S. Legro, a professor of public health services and chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Penn State University is quoted “I think we’ve been overexaggerating the benefits of preconception weight loss, in fact, a fixation on weight may be leading health care astray.” The article was filled with research on fertility and pregnancy in higher BMI. Must read for every woman. After much reading and research, I realized that I didn’t know much about this topic and I needed to educate myself. Most importantly, I needed to raise this issue and use my platform to bring awareness and resources to women struggling with this topic. This is how this podcast episode was born. In today’s episode, we have two experts on fat fertility and pregnancy. Being able to say “this is not my area of expertise” is essential in any health professional. Being able to refer to the expert is a sign of wisdom.  So, I sought two experts for today’s episode. One health expert and one lived experience expert. Nicola Salmon is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. Nicola is an acupuncturist & naturopath practicing in the UK and she supports fat people who want to get pregnant using her unique FAT fertility framework to find their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant in their current body. Ashley Dorough is a stylist and fashion blogger at the House of Dorough, the website on her recovery journey from chronic dieting and lived experience in fat fertility and pregnancy. She’s a mama of two. What you'll learn listening to this episode: Is it true that people in bigger bodies have difficulty getting pregnant? How do you stay positive while trying to get pregnant in a fat body? How do I stop focusing on my weight and what to do instead? Proactive things to do when you want to get pregnant in a bigger body How to Advocate for your body with doctors who won’t treat you. Can they legally decline you? The risks of being pregnant in a bigger body? Any? PCOS. Do you have to lose weight to ovulate? Treatments for fertility in bigger bodies - Does IVF work for people in bigger bodies? Fertility Diets. Should I cut out carbs? Mentioned on the show: Going Beyond the Food Academy New-York Time Article Fat & Fertile Book Nicola Free Resources:  Freebie - Fat Person's Guide to Getting Pregnant  Free Resource - IVF and BMI Research Summary  Connect with Nicola Instagram Free Facebook Group Website Connect with Ashley Instagram Website

The Mom Bod Series Has a Dr told you that you need to lose to have a healthy pregnancy? In this episode we chat about the impact of your fertility journey on body acceptance and your mental health. There are many myths out there about how BMI affects your fertility, your pregnancy and your birth that only complicate an already vulnerable woman’s experience in her journey to become a Mom. Tina and Rachel discuss the ideas behind this episode and interview Nicola Salmon @fatpositivefertility, author of “Fat and Fertile,” on her work as a fertility coach and fat activist. Connect with the Mom Genes community: www.momgenesthepodcast.com IG: @momgenesthepodcast FB: Mom Genes The Podcast group

I’m interviewing Nicola Salmon, fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of Fat Positive Fertility. We talk about how to accept your body, improve your health and fertility without focusing on size and advocating for yourself with health professionals. We chat about: - Nicole’s story with fertility and how she learned to accept her body, - Advice on how to cultivate body acceptance, - How to change your beliefs about what it means to be fat, - What the evidence says about weight and fertility, - What to do if you’ve been told you must lose weight to get pregnant or resolve a health condition, - The fat positive framework Nicola recommends using to focus on fertility and health without it being about weight, - How to deal with unwanted advice and comments about your body/health - How to advocate for yourself at the doctor Plus, so much more! 

Chloe Brotheridge is the Anxiety Expert. We talk about lots of different ways we can approach the kind of anxiety that might show up when we're in the middle of waiting for a result; in between cycles of treatment...or just in general. Chloe has been featured in Women’s Health, Glamour, Stylist; she has two books out and coaches people to help them become calmer versions of themselves. We reference (among other stuff!): thefeelingswheel.com TRE (trauma release exercises) Using 'Shaking' as a way to release tension The 5 Minute Journal Transcendental Meditation Books: Eckhart Tolle's 'A New Earth' Byron Katie 'Your Inner Awakening' And I also give a shout out to Nicola Salmon from Fat Positive Fertility. Enjoy this value-packed Life Raft episode!! Please do rate, review and share if you can, EVERY single piece of feedback is so valued and appreciated. Thank you for listening! Alice x FIND CHLOE: https://www.calmer-you.com/ Instagram @chloebrotheridge Podcast: The Calmer You Plus Chloe's books: The Anxiety Solution and Brave New Girl

This episode talks about everything plus size fertility. We talk about messaging, trusting your body and so much more. Our guest today is Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of “Fat and Fertile”. She advocates for change in how fat people are treated whilst accessing help with their fertility. Nicola supports fat people who want to get pregnant using her unique FAT+ve fertility framework to find their own version of health without diets, advocate for their bodies, relearn how to trust their body and believe in their ability to get pregnant in their current body.

Fat-positive and feminist fertility coach, Nicola Salmon, joined me to discuss the unique barriers people in larger bodies face when it comes to getting pregnant. Nicola shared strategies for how to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office, how to work on overcoming internalized weight stigma, and more. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at www.shohrehdavoodi.com/13.

Intro Today, we talk with the Fat Positive Fertility Coach, Nicola Salmon, all about the truths AND misconceptions revolving around weight and fertility! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Nicolasalmon.co.uk instagram.com/fatpositivefertility facebook.com/fatpositivefertility   Time Stamps 3:23 - Introduction to Nicola Salmon and the importance of fat positive fertility! 5:57 - How did Nicola come to do this work? 11:00 - Were messages of weight loss in order to get pregnant in Nicola's mind when she was trying to conceive? And a bit on advocating for herself. 14:00 - Where is this information people in the medical field are passing on to us regarding needing to lose weight to get pregnant? How does Nicola help her clients/patients find their voices to speak up for themselves? 17:25 - Why do problematic BMI restrictions exist for access to IVF?  21:30 - How does Nicola work in her coaching with people who are trying to get pregnant? 23:25 - Does Nicola talk about pregnancy and instilled fears of fat pregnancy a lot with her people? 24:35 - What does body acceptance mean to Nicola? 25:45 - How does Nicola think about all of the intersectional lenses when writing about body acceptance? 28:04 - How does Nicola consult with businesses around showing up for people with bigger bodies? 30:10 - Nicola tells us all about her book, “Fat and Fertile”, and her self-publishing journey. 32:24 - Where you can learn more about and find Nicola Salmon!

Intro Today, we talk with the Fat Positive Fertility Coach, Nicola Salmon, all about the truths AND misconceptions revolving around weight and fertility! --- If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on iTunes and Stitcher to rate/review/subscribe to the show. Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com, join our Facebook group (To Birth and Beyond Podcast), and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation! Resources and References  Nicolasalmon.co.uk instagram.com/fatpositivefertility facebook.com/fatpositivefertility   Time Stamps 3:23 - Introduction to Nicola Salmon and the importance of fat positive fertility! 5:57 - How did Nicola come to do this work? 11:00 - Were messages of weight loss in order to get pregnant in Nicola’s mind when she was trying to conceive? And a bit on advocating for herself. 14:00 - Where is this information people in the medical field are passing on to us regarding needing to lose weight to get pregnant? How does Nicola help her clients/patients find their voices to speak up for themselves? 17:25 - Why do problematic BMI restrictions exist for access to IVF?  21:30 - How does Nicola work in her coaching with people who are trying to get pregnant? 23:25 - Does Nicola talk about pregnancy and instilled fears of fat pregnancy a lot with her people? 24:35 - What does body acceptance mean to Nicola? 25:45 - How does Nicola think about all of the intersectional lenses when writing about body acceptance? 28:04 - How does Nicola consult with businesses around showing up for people with bigger bodies? 30:10 - Nicola tells us all about her book, “Fat and Fertile”, and her self-publishing journey. 32:24 - Where you can learn more about and find Nicola Salmon!

Nicola Salmon, a UK-based fat-positive fertility specialist, joins us to talk about her personal experiences becoming a mom, activism, and being an ally. We talk about why women deserve fat-positive, weight-inclusive fertility (and overall healthcare, of course). We take a hard look at the evidence, some of which we're still missing because the research world is still heavily weight-centric. And we review ways in which ALL of us can do better to support practitioners that are weight-inclusive.  Follow Nicola's work: @FatPositiveFertility | FatPositiveFertility.com The things we referenced: Nicola's free resource: The Fat Girl's Guide to Getting Pregnant "Exaggerating the Risks Again" via The Well-Rounded Mama "When You're Told You're Too Fat to Get Pregnant" by Virginia Sole-Smith for New York Times* A diagram "comparing 'maximal efficiency' outcomes in IVF" by Jess @HAES_StudentDoctor Advocating for weight-inclusive healthcare/assessing whether you'll receive fat-positive healthcare, by Nicola Salmon Additional resources:  A Review of Pregnancy in Women Over 35 Stigma in Practice: Barriers to Health for Fat Women Weight-loss surgery and risk of pregnancy and birth complications *Snippets from the article (though the full text is an important read):  “In 1952, a pair of Boston physicians published a study in The New England Journal of Medicine titled “The Relation of Obesity to Menstrual Disturbances.” The authors surveyed 100 women between the ages of 16 and 40 who had been given diagnoses of menstrual disorders and compared their weights with a control group with no reproductive health issues. 43% of the patients with menstrual disorders weighed 20% or more than their “ideal weight,” compared with just 13% of the control subjects. Their findings, the authors concluded, gave ‘factual proof to the clinical impression of the association of obesity and menstrual disturbances.’” A study done like this today would likely not go so far as to claim ‘factual proof’, but rather correlation with weight and menstrual disorders. However, it’s crucial to look at all of the factors, instead of zoning in on one (weight).   “...data collected on 7,327 pregnancies from 1959 to 1965 --it took heavier women a median of one to two months longer to conceive, compared with women with B.M.I.s in the “normal weight” range. A 2015 study of 1,602 Italian women undergoing I.V.F. found that the bigger women were just as likely to get pregnant, but were more likely to miscarry. All in all, the research shows a correlating decline in successful pregnancy rates as B.M.I. rises.” (The latter is also true of age.) “In comparison, a 2008 evidence review of the relationship between maternal age and stillbirth risk found that thinner women over 35 were also almost twice as likely to have a stillborn delivery compared with their younger counterparts.” OTHER STUFF:  Reach out with questions for the show, comments, or feedback anytime: RDRealTalk at Gmail.com  Follow Heather Caplan's work: HeatherCaplan.com , @RDRealTalk

For this week's episode, I got to chat with Nicola Salmon from @fatpositivefertility on Instagram about fat fertility and some of the misconceptions around it.

CONTENT WARNING: child abuse and death Nicole and Amanda discuss the burden of grieving in a fat body and grieving for other bodies.  Mentioned in episode: Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paolo Freire Fat and Fertile group on Facebook by Nicola Salmon

On today's episode get to chat with Nicola Salmon of @fatpositivefertility. We talk about weight stigma in regards to fertility treatment and pregnancy. Plus she gives lots of great tips on how to not get lost in the fertility process.    You can connect with her on Instagram and Facebook @fatpositivefertility or sign up for one of her one-on-one coaching sessions or courses at http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/

Nicola Salmon is a fat-positive fertility coach. She supports fat women on their fertility journey without judgement or dieting. Nicola is the author of the Nurture Fertility Journal and the upcoming book "Fat to Fertile". Connect with Nicola: Website: www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fatpositivefertility/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/

Are you trying to navigate your Food Peace™ journey yet stuck within the Fertility Dieting Bubble? Do doctors tell you that you MUST diet to get fertility treatment? Do you have that primal desire to get pregnant yet grieve every month it doesn't happen? Listen to the latest Love Food podcast and hear from Nicola Salmon, a Fat Positive and Feminist Fertility Coach. We hope it helps you pave your way forward. Subscribe and leave a review here in just seconds. This episode is brought to you by my courses: PCOS and Food Peaceand Dietitians PCOS and Food Peace. You CAN make peace with food even with PCOS and I want to show you how. I want to share the work going on within Decolonizing Fitness. The person behind it, Ilya Parker, is a trans person of color Physical Therapist Assistant and Medical Exercise Coachwith over 13 years of rehabilitative and functional training experience. He is a social justice advocate and educator whose work centers gender, racial and healing justice. He decided to merge his love for restorative based movement practices and community advocacy to create Decolonizing Fitness, LLC; which is a social justice platform that provides affirming fitness services, community education and apparel in support of body diversity. Check out www.decolonizingfitness.com. This episode's Dear Food letter: Dear food, I’ve loved the last 8 months after finding intuitive eating and going on my non diet ‘adventure’, it’s helped me find peace with myself and explore food in a different way. I still am working on it and am not perfect, I’m learning every day and slowly learning to love my body and treat it with the compassion it deserves. My partner and I have been trying to have a baby for the last two plus years and have been doing fertility treatments (including ivf) for the last year. My fertility issues really started my journey into non- dieting after my quest to have a baby sent me trying every weird and wonderful diet and ultimately I hit diet rock bottom. I’ve been a dieter most of my life but feel like it really spiralled when trying to conceive, I found intuitive eating after not feeling like I could embark on yet another diet. Reading everything  online about what you should and shouldn’t eat when trying to conceive was a downward spiral, I tried everything and anything (all which didn’t work!). Infertility really is an emotional mind fuck (excuse the language). Now that I’ve found the non diet approach I try to treat myself with love and compassion, but all of the ‘research’ out there tells you to go keto or dairy free or eat pineapple or [focus on weight loss] etc how do I nurture myself when tying to conceive while following the non diet approach? Thanks Struggling with infertility Show Notes: 6 Keys To Food Peace™️ blog post Julie shares her body image experiences along with infertility on this episode of the Love Food Podcast: episode 18: I am a hypocrite Nicola Salmon: Fat Positive and Feminist Fertility Coach The Fat Fat Girls Guide to Getting Pregnant Nicola Salmon on Instagram: @FatPositiveFertility Follow the #PlusSizePregnancy on IG Julie Dillon RD blog Link to subscribe to the Love Food’s Food Peace Syllabus. Eating Disorder Dietitians Do you have a complicated relationship with food? I want to help! Send your Dear Food letter to LoveFoodPodcast@gmail.com.  Click here to leave me a review in iTunes and subscribe. This type of kindness helps the show continue!

Welcome to Episode 24! This week we are joined by Nicola Salmon, who is based in the UK. She's our very first international podcast guest! Nicola is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach who advocates for change in how fat women are treated on their fertility journey. She supports fat women (and others with disordered eating) who are struggling to get pregnant to find peace with their body, find their own version of health and finally escape the yo-yo dieting cycle. This episode is full of compassionate and insightful advice about how a non-diet approach and intuitive eating can be helpful for supporting fertility and mental health. Afterwards, be sure to check out Nicola's free online resources. Enjoy SHOW NOTES: - Nicola's Website: http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/ - Fat Girl's Guide to Getting Pregnant (FREE Resource): http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/guide - Connect with Nicola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatpositivefertility/ - Follow Libre Connections on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/libre.connections/ *** And as always, don't forget to leave us a rating or review if you like what you hear! Hit that "Subscribe" button up top to make sure you never miss a new episode, and don't forget about our past episodes from Season 1. Thanks for listening!

Amanda gets to talk with Nicola Salmon about fertility, bodies, and how stigma against fat people affects fertility issues.  You can find Nicola at these links:  facebook.com/groups/fattofertile nicolasalmon.co.uk instagram.com/fatpositivefertility And you are always welcome at our All Bodies Are Good Bodies group on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/allbodiesaregoodbodies

Today on the pod, we interview Nicole Salmon, a Fat Positive & Feminist Fertility Coach about the myths and fears that are perpetuated in the world about fat women and getting pregnant. As some who is both fat and has PCOS, Nicola thought the odds of getting pregnant were small, and yet she has two beautiful children. We talk about some actionable steps you can take if you are struggling with fertility and your doctor has told you to diet and lose weight. We dive into the common myths and why they are there. Nicole shares with us how she became more confident and comfortable in her body and what it's been like trying to raise her kids as intuitive eaters in Diet Culture. Find Nicole: Fat Girls Guide to Getting Pregnant Website Instagram Learn more and apply for my online program Break Free from Binge Eating HERE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nicola Salmon joins us today as we’re digging into body image and fertility. Nicola is a fat-positive and feminist fertility coach. She helps women who are overweight and struggling to get pregnant find peace with their body, find their own version of health and finally escape the yo-yo dieting cycle. Website www.nicolasalmon.co.uk Download FREE Guide: The Fat Girl’s Guide to Getting Pregnant - http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/fat-girls-guide-getting-pregnant/ -- Book your Free Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery Call here: https://intakeq.com/booking/cZ7XW6 -- Download your free fertility yoga video. In this 20-minute intro video, we focus on a calming and peaceful practice to connect back to our heart. These simple yoga poses can help quiet negative thoughts and make you feel more in control. www.yogafreebie.com -- Don't forget to check out my Resources page for more information and products that will help you on your fertility journey.  

It's a double helping of Chops for you lucky lot today. In our other episode - part 2 of our series on fertility - Mick and Jen catch up with fat fertility coach, Nicola Salmon, to talk about her campaign Fat Fertility Matters.In this episode, Jen chats to journalist Abby Ellin, author of the new book Duped: Double Lives, False Identities, and the Conman I Almost Married. They talk about their own experiences of dealing with ne'erdowells, why people lie, and how it impacts on those around them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a double helping of Chops – hurray!In our other episode, Jen chats to journalist Abby Ellin, author of the new book Duped: Double Lives, False Identities, and the Conman I Almost Married. They talk about their own experiences of dealing with con artists, why people lie, and how it impacts those around them. This episode is part two of our three-part series on fertility, and Mick and Jen catch up with self-titled fat positive fertility coach, Nicola Salmon, to talk about her campaign Fat Fertility Matters and the myths surrounding weight and pregnancy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're replaying the Best of Heavy Flow while we're on hiatus over the holidays! Subscribe to Heavy Flow on your favourite podcast player and sign-up for my weekly newsletter to get new episodes when we're back in the new year.  This week I'm talking to Nicola Salmon of Fertility Freedom. Nicola supports women to reclaim their health and fertility, regardless of age, size, sexuality or ability. In this episode, Nicola and I discuss her PCOS diagnosis at age 16, how diet culture ruins lives, fat-phobia in medicine and fertility, body literacy beyond fertility awareness and using food to support your health without dieting.  Full Shownotes Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

It's Fertility Week here in the UK and people all over the country are working hard to raise awareness, smash stigmas and normalise conversations. I'm so proud to share this episode of the podcast with Fat Positive Fertility Coach Nicola Salmon. "fat women feel like they're not worthy of being mothers" "you don't have to climb the mountain, you just have to take the step" "the damage that diet culture has done to our hormones, our fertility, can't be reflected in studies" "It's so bizarre that when you call someone fat it's an insult; it's just a descriptor of my body" To see more about Nicola and her brilliant life raft tool which she shares visit her website http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/top-five-fertility-habits/ and follow her on Instagram @fatpositivefertility I also share the interview I did for LBC Radio after my blog following the Royal Baby announcement. We also talked about: www.ivfbabble.com PCOS and food https://yourfertilityjourney.com/ has some great information @your_fertility_journey on Instagram and check out Melanie Brown Nutrition https://www.melaniebrownnutrition.com/ @melaniebrownnutritionist too Fertility Education Initiative https://www.britishfertilitysociety.org.uk/special-interest-groups/fertility-education-initiative/about-fei/

This week I'm talking to Nicola Salmon of Fertility Freedom. Nicola supports women to reclaim their health and fertility, regardless of age, size, sexuality or ability. In this episode, Nicola and I discuss her PCOS diagnosis at age 16, how diet culture ruins lives, fat-phobia in medicine and fertility, body literacy beyond fertility awareness and using food to support your health without dieting.  What we discussed:  Nicola's fertility journey, which started at 16 when she was diagnosed with PCOS The event that changed the course of Nicola's life forever PCOS 101 What is diet culture and how does it show up in our lives? How a fat-phobic medical establishment affects healthcare, particularly around fertility Body literacy beyond fertility awareness How to use food as a tool to health your body while avoiding diets How to advocate for yourself when you're a fat person This episode of Heavy Flow is supported by bebo mia inc, a training and mentorship organization for women in the maternal health field. Register for their new Fertility Specialist Certification and support the 1 in 10 that struggles with fertility.  Full Shownotes Subscribe to the Heavy Flow email list Follow @amandalaird on Instagram Heavy Flow is produced by: TK Matunda Music credit: Julia and Bradley of Home Studios Graphic design: Rachel Laird

Here are the highlights of "From Fat to Fertile" with Nicola Salmon.Who is Nicola?Nicola Salmon is a Fertility Coach just outside of London. She started out as an acupuncturist and naturopath and began to feel a nudge in the direction of supporting women who desired to have a baby.She now specializes in fertility and helps women no matter where they are in the world, their circumstances, size, gender, race, etc.Through a whole body approach, Nicola provides the tools needed to embrace healing with respect, and listen to the bodies symptoms with a keen intuition. Overcoming Life's StrugglesNicola was told at age 16 that she would never be able to conceive due to a hormonal issue called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). This definitely molded how she anticipated her future. She also was a witness to a gun shooting right outside her flat. This trauma left her with nightmares, anxiety, and agoraphobia.By finding relief through acupuncture, she not only was able to heal but was inspired to build a career based on her experience. Biz BrillianceNicola finds success in breaking things down into tiny, doable tasks. She finds that putting things on the “to do” list into 15-minute chunks helps her to not get overwhelmed and keep the momentum flowing. Her Next Big ProjectNicola is in the middle of writing her first book! The title if From Fat to Fertile and she is 15,000 words in! I can't wait to support her when the book hits the stands. I know it's going to help thousands of women around the globe who are trying to conceive. Shining a Bright Light “My real motivator at the moment is the mantra, ‘how you do one thing is how you do everything.' So, really looking at how I want to show up in the world.” Nicola Salmon I loved my time with Nicola because -The work she is doing in the world matters. She is a gentle warrior that is transforming the lives of women through natural healing, compassion, and grace. Connect with Nicola: http://nicolasalmon.co.uk/ Download the transcript here.

Visit kcrossi.com/blog for this video and show notes of all podcast episodes.Nicola Salmon is a gentle warrior for fertility freedom and a proud, fat feminist. She supports women to reclaim their health and fertility, regardless of age, size, sexuality or ability, using natural medicine, support, and virtual hugs. Her life mission is to change the way that women are supported when they are creating their families. She wants to give every woman the opportunity to embrace their bodies and fertility, messily and without judgment.

Nicola Salmon is a fertility coach, acupuncturist and naturopath. She was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome at 16 and told she would never have children. She made small tweaks to her health whilst she was training as an acupuncturist and having babies was easy for her. She’s passionate about helping other women get pregnant just as easily. We talk about what acupuncture is and how it works, the power of knowing our cycles, the myths that are perpetuated around fat and fertility, and a whole lot of other goodness.