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Can we truly say goodbye when the journey has been this fulfilling? As we celebrate our 100th episode of the Satisfaction Factor podcast, we look back with pride and gratitude on three transformative years of meaningful conversations about body liberation and the relentless dismantling of diet culture. We've reached a point where our personal and professional lives have evolved, and the time feels right to conclude this chapter. We've always believed in the power of an "intuitive ending," and it's with this philosophy that we embrace this transition, knowing we've achieved our original aspirations.Podcasting has been a voyage of unexpected joys, surprises, and deep connections. Our listeners have joined us in this enriching exploration, and we've cherished every moment of learning together. As we wrap up this journey, we fondly reminisce about our favorite episodes and the humor found in even the harshest one-star reviews. Your feedback has been invaluable, and we encourage you to continue engaging with us through our social media channels and websites. Though this is a farewell to the podcast, the connection we've built is far from over. Thank you for riding with us on this incredible journey; your unwavering support has truly been the satisfaction factor in this adventure.Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!And here's where you can continue to find us:Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpsonNaomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
Have you ever been told that losing weight is the key to relieving joint pain? Prepare to challenge that belief as we explore the complex relationship between joint pain, weight, and overall health with Dr. Lisa Folden!Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM certified behavior change specialist and Anti-diet Health & Body Image Coach. She owns Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC where she provides trauma-informed and weight-inclusive care to clients in diverse bodies and those in eating disorder recovery.As a health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador and movement expert, Dr. Folden assists clients seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, joyful movement, body acceptance and breaking up with toxic diet culture. Dr. Lisa is a mom of three, published author and speaker whose goal is to see as many people as possible living their best lives without worrying about their weight!In this episode, we're chatting about: the misconceptions surrounding body size and healththe importance of self-compassion, and the impact of anti-diet work far beyond food and exercisethe significant roles of age, activity levels, strength, flexibility, injuries, posture, and lifestyle changes in managing painthe myth that weight is the primary cause of joint discomfort, and how bones and joints are designed to handle progressive loads, even for those who have always lived in larger bodiesthe pervasive anti-fat bias in the medical and fitness industries, where weight gain is often lazily cited as the root cause of various health issuesthe importance of a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to health.You can connect with Dr. Lisa and learn how to work with her on Instagram @healthyphit, on Facebook, on Pinterest, or at her website. And be sure to check out her 30-day Body Respect Journal! 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
In this episode, we're exploring the powerful ways straight-sized & smaller fat individuals can champion fat liberation and make the world safer for all bodies. With ten practical tips, we guide you on how to become a proactive ally, stressing that advocacy should be a collective effort rather than a burden solely on those who experience marginalization.We're talking about:Actionable strategies for combating offensive humor and fostering inclusive environmentsThe importance of providing constructive feedbackThe nuances of navigating social settings with inclusivity in mindWhy where we spend our money mattersThe significance of reducing the additional burdens on those in larger bodies by doing our share of the labor.Join us for a compelling conversation that not only educates but also calls for genuine empathy and systemic change.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
If you've ever felt like the intuitive eating framework just doesn't resonate with you as it's presented in the books, then this episode is for you! This week, we're offering some different perspectives and ways to practice each principle that you might not find in the book, and that we've found through years of practicing on our own and working with clients. These hot tips and hot takes might be just what you need if you've been feeling stuck or like something's missing from your practice.We're talking about:Why it's so important to keep coming back to work on rejecting the diet mentality & unpacking our fears about fatness alongside each of the other principlesHow to make honoring our hunger feel less like a pass/fail testWhat we should really be focusing on when we're working on feeling fullnessWhy emotional eating might actually be helping usThe importance of doing this work on both a personal level and an interpersonal levelAnd one way that many of us accidentally turn the intuitive eating framework into another set of food & exercise rulesAnd if you want to get some support in this work, Naomi has a few options for you! She has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! She also offers individual pay-what-you-can coaching calls called Mindset Reset calls. And lastly, she's currently trying to gauge interest for a fall cohort of her group coaching program, Nourish & Bloom, so be sure to join the waitlist for that if you're at all interested. 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
Ever wondered why you intellectually understand intuitive eating & anti-diet concepts but struggle to truly live them? In this episode, we're giving you 5 actionable practices to help you move from theoretical knowledge to practical application. We're talking about:Why it's not enough to learn about intuitive eating & anti-diet concepts; we have to actually practice themThe importance of tailoring intuitive eating & anti-diet practices to fit your unique needs, experiences, and identitiesHow we can take big concepts & break them down into approachable practices or goalsAnd if you do want to get some support in this work, Naomi has a few options for you! She has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! She also offers individual pay-what-you-can coaching calls called Mindset Reset calls. And lastly, she's currently trying to gauge interest for a fall cohort of her group coaching program, Nourish & Bloom, so be sure to join the waitlist for that if you're at all interested. 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
Navigating the world of intuitive eating & anti-diet living can be a daunting task, especially when you're doing it solo. In this episode, we're diving deep into the journey of pursuing intuitive eating without professional support, with 7 crucial insights that can help you set realistic expectations & understand the long-term commitment required for this process.We're talking about:Why it's normal to hit plateaus or feel stuck on your intuitive eating journeyThe importance of setting realistic expectations to avoid discouragement Why everyone's timeline is unique & it's perfectly okay for the journey to take as long as it needsThe need to actively apply intuitive eating principles, rather than simply understanding them intellectuallyThe cognitive dissonance & challenges that come with doing this soloThe significance of unpacking underlying beliefs to foster a healthier relationship with food & bodiesThe value of self-compassion And the importance of seeking professional help when we actually do need it.And if you do want to get some support in this work, Naomi has a few options for you! She has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! She also offers individual pay-what-you-can coaching calls called Mindset Reset calls. And lastly, she's currently trying to gauge interest for a fall cohort of her group coaching program, Nourish & Bloom, so be sure to join the waitlist for that if you're at all interested. 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
Get unstuck if you're feeling lost or confused with intuitive eating! Given that intuitive eating is an approach towards food that's much different from dieting because it doesn't include rules to follow, it's easy to feel like you're floundering like a fish out of water, or that you don't know what you do. Rather than winging it with food, I am going to show you how to regroup and refocus your energy on the things that are going to help you master the skills of intuitive eating like a seasoned pro. To do so, we are going to use Principle 6 of intuitive eating, “Discover the Satisfaction Factor,” as our North Star to help all of the other Principles fall into place. I'm also going to show you how having structure with food is going to HELP you eat more intuitively (and yes, this might sound counter-intuitive, but hear me out). I'll be teaching you how to approach eating intentionally each day, so that your body gets what it needs, and it doesn't become a free-for-all with food. Key Takeaways 1. Satisfaction as the “hub” of intuitive eating: Why you should focus on this if you're feeling lost or stuck 2. Importance of having a consistent eating schedule: This is going to help you tune into your hunger/fullness, and it's going to help your body know what to expect 3. The 3 questions to ask yourself before you eat: This is going to help you honor your cravings AND your nutritional needs Episode Highlights Focusing on Principle 6 of Intuitive Eating, “Discover the Satisfaction Factor” will help you implement all of the other principles with more clarity Just because you feel stuck or worried that intuitive eating won't work for you doesn't mean you should give up. Join my upcoming masterclass on how to troubleshoot why intuitive eating isn't working for you, and how to get unstuck Resources Mentioned Sign up for my FREE Masterclass Why Intuitive Eating Isn't Working For You (And How To Fix It) Listen to Episode #139: The 3 Things I Wish I Could Tell You Before You Started Intuitive Eating Book: Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch Read the full episode transcript here. Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey Intuitive eating education on the blog Work with Katy Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster Connect with Katy Harvey Website: KatyHarvey.net Instagram: @katyharvey.rd Facebook: KatyHarveyRD Subscribe and Review Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts I would be thrilled if you could rate and review my podcast! Your support helps me reach and encourage more people on their intuitive eating journeys. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Don't forget to share what you loved most about the episode! Also, make sure to follow the podcast if you haven't already done so. Follow now!
Send some quick feedback! Click here. Today I welcome Jessica-Lauren Newby, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist, to discuss Principle 5 of Intuitive Eating - Discovering the Satisfaction Factor. We explore how to find pleasure in the eating experience and why satisfaction is crucial for holistic health. We discuss: Practical strategies for enhancing satisfactionEating when it makes sense, even if we aren't hungryThe concept of anticipatory hungerShifting cultural and personal norms around foodEpisodes mentioned:Discovering the Breath of Life and Soul-Deep Beauty Within with Melissa JohnsonRewrite Your Food Story to Change the Way you Think, Eat and Live with Elise MuselesJessica-Lauren is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor. She runs her private practice, With Milk and Honey, providing nutrition, lactation, and feeding support to individuals and families across the life span. She resides in Oxford, MS with her husband and four children. She loves Jesus, family dance parties, WWII historical fiction, travel, and cheesecake. Connect with Jessica-Laurenwww.withmilkandhoney.comInstagram: @withmilkandhoneyFacebook: With Milk and Honey X: JLNewbyRDNJoin The Stronger Collective today for a holistic app focusing on faith and health.Support the Show.Join The Stronger CollectiveWhat I'm loving newsletter Core Essentials: Episode 1 2 3 430+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download)Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.comJoin the Graced Health community on Facebook! Instagram: @GracedHealthYouTube: @AmyConnellJoin GracedHealth+ for virtual community meetups and bonus episodesLeave a one-time tip of $5...
Beyond Intuitive Eating - Total Confidence with Food, Body, and Life
Let's journey through Principle 5 of intuitive eating: Discovering Your Satisfaction Factor. Dive deep into the connections between decluttering your space and enhancing meal enjoyment, and uncover how tight-fitting clothes, ravenous hunger, and negative self-talk can steal satisfaction right off your plate. Learn about the magic of Vitamin P (Pleasure) and how to invite joy into your dining experiences. Beth shares practical steps to transform every meal into a satisfying and mindful experience, from asking what you truly crave to savoring each bite. Join us for a discussion that goes beyond food—where satisfaction is savored in every sense. CONNECT MORE WITH BETH! Loving the podcast? You are not alone! If you're like most women, this podcast will kick off your journey and give you valuable insights, but you'll probably find yourself wanting even deeper support and transformation, totally understandable! Here is how to find what you are looking for… FREE 20 minute consult with BethJoin Peace with Food & Soul, the life-changing group coaching program designed to help you shed food and body guilt for GOOD. Join the free BEYOND INTUITIVE EATING Facebook group Work with Beth 1:1 SOCIAL HANDLES Website: www.bethbasham.com Instagram: @bethbasham.rdFacebook: @bethbasham.rd FOLLOW & REVIEW If you found value in this episode, please follow and leave me a review on whatever platform you're listening through. My mission is to help women end the war with their body and food so they can discover total body...
What if the body positivity movement you know today is actually working against its original goals? In this episode, we're talking about how the body positivity movement, initially focused on fat liberation and dismantling oppressive systems, has been hijacked by mainstream culture. Learn how today's body positivity often centers on privileged bodies, sidelining those it was meant to uplift, including fat, disabled, and BIPOC individuals.We're talking about:how mainstream body positivity can uphold & sometimes even strengthen the oppressive narratives of diet culturethe harsh realities faced by people in larger bodies when it comes to accessible clothing & public spaces the economic & social justice implications of these exclusionshow the lack of inclusivity in fashion & essential public spaces not only impacts personal aesthetics but also creates significant barriers in employment & daily lifeweight bias in the medical field & beyond, and how weight stigma leads to inferior healthcare & delayed treatments.how anti-fat bias seeps into employment, education, and even the judicial system, with shocking statistics about wage disparities & job discrimination.This episode is a powerful call to move beyond superficial body positivity towards true body liberation and fat positivity, advocating for systemic change and inclusivity.Referenced in this episode"From New York to Instagram: The History of the Body Positivity Movement""Body Positivity Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does"Ragen Chastain - Templates to Ask for AccommodationWant 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
This week we are talking all things neurodivergence & eating disorder recovery with Dr. Marianne Miller.Dr. Marianne has been in the mental health field for 27 years and has specialized in eating disorders for the last 12 years. She was a full-time academic for 12 years and had a part-time eating disorder practice for much of that time until she left the university and went into private practice full-time in 2018. Dr. Marianne loves working with eating disorders as a therapist and a coach. She takes a non-diet, feminist approach that helps people of all genders live empowered, authentic lives. She embraces the Health at Every Size model, and is neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming. We talked to Dr. Marianne about:How eating disorders & disordered eating behavior can be a coping mechanism for neurodivergent folks who struggle with feeling out of place in a society that emphasizes conformity and suppresses emotional expression.The complexities of eating disorder treatment for neurodivergent individuals & the limitations of standardized treatments, like cognitive behavioral therapy.What neurodivergent-affirming care looks like & how we can create more inclusive and effective therapeutic environments. And so much more!Want to connect more with Dr. Marianne?Follow her on Instagram @drmariannemillerVisit her websiteListen to Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery PodcastJoin her $99/month Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership ProgramSign up for 1:1 binge eating recovery coaching via her Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method Referenced in this episode:The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane WiseWant 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
This week, we're answering some listener questions! In this episode we're covering:What if I eat more than everyone I know or more than what I see people eating online?Is it restriction if I avoid foods that I know make me feel guilty?How can I navigate the munchies from partaking in THC while still practicing intuitive eating?How do you pack satisfying lunches?And if you're looking for individually tailored support for your intuitive eating journey, Naomi has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! You can get all the details & submit your application at happyshapes.co/coaching!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
This week we're talking about something that seems so universal that we're actually really surprised we haven't covered it yet -- what to do when you hate seeing photos of yourself! While we might never love photos of ourselves, we can work toward feeling neutral about them, so that we can enjoy those reminders of joy, fun, celebration, love, and community.In this episode we're talking about:What photo grief is, and what we might be grievingWhy seeing photos of ourselves can be so hard And some specific practices & techniques to start working toward photo neutrality.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
Often when we talk about Intuitive Eating with new people or on social media, we hear variations of "I'd love to eat intuitively, but I can't because..." The end of that sentence is sometimes about weight loss, sometimes about health concerns, or sometimes about something completely different. So this week, we're talking about who gets to practice Intuitive Eating! We're digging into all the nuances of whether or not Intuitive Eating is really for everyone, including: whether you need to lose weight first; whether you can practice Intuitive Eating if you have a medical condition; how Intuitive Eating might work for folks in eating disorder recovery; and whether Intuitive Eating is actually accessible for folks from marginalized communities or who are experiencing financial insecurity or food insecurity.And we're just a couple of weeks away from the opening of our upcoming online community, The Satisfaction Space! Click here to join the waitlist & be the first to know when the community opens!You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on Instagram @satisfactionfactorpod!Here's where to find us:Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpsonNaomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomiReferenced in this episode:Julie Duffy DillonIntuitive Eating Professional DirectoryLindsay SarsonChrystyna JohnsonPatrilie HernandezWant 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 @happyshapesnaomiWant 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
Can you work toward a performance goal while still practicing joyful movement & intuitive eating? This week, we're answering this question, and talking all about:how to know if you're ready for goal-oriented movementwhat to do if you find that uncomfortable feelings about your body pop upwhy restriction is not the answer to improving our performancehow some specific intuitive eating principles can support performance goalsand more!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
This week we're covering a topic that is often full of harmful diet culture advice - perimenopause & menopause! In this episode we're talking about how we can apply the Intuitive Eating principles to this experience instead. Since we are not registered dietitians, we're not giving specific nutrition recommendations, but instead, we'll be discussing:what perimenopause & menopause arewhy it's important to approach this transition through an anti-diet lens how we can apply the Intuitive Eating mindset & principles to 4 common symptoms of perimenopause: weight gain, fatigue & sleeplessness, gastrointestinal issues, and elevated cholesterol & blood sugar levelsWant 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
This week, we're coming in hot with a breakdown of Oprah, Ozempic, and ob*sity.... oh my! A couple of weeks ago, Oprah did a TV special called “Shame, Blame & the Weight Loss Revolution," which was basically an hour-long infomercial for weight loss drugs. In this episode, we talk about:Oprah's history with diet culture & moral panicThe difference between Oprah exercising her own body autonomy vs. going on TV to promote her dietsA breakdown & critique of all the main points of the special (so you don't have to watch it!)And why framing ob*sity as a disease is both incorrect and a money-making tool for multiple industries.Note: This episode doesn't do much of a deep dive about Ozempic & GLP-1 drugs themselves because we already did a whole episode on that! So, if you're looking for specific info about side effects, effectiveness, risk/benefits, and more… go check out episode #68 - We Need to Talk About Ozempic & Wegovy.Referenced in this episode:Maintenance Phase - "Oprah Winfrey & the 'Wagon of Fat'"Maintenance Phase - "Oprah Winfrey & 'John of God'"Maintenance Phase - "Oprah v. Beef Part 1: The Rise of 'Veggie Libel'"Maintenance Phase - "Oprah v. Beef Part 2: Apocalypse Cow" Maintenance Phase - "The Obesity Epidemic"Maintenance Phase - "Is Being Fat Bad For You?"Maintenance Phase - "The Body Mass Index"“Calling Obesity a Disease is a Classic Move in Pharmaceutical Profiteering" by Kate ManneFlegal KM, Graubard BI, Williamson DF, Gail MH. Excess deaths associated with underweight, overweight, and obesity. JAMA. 2005 Apr 20;293(15):1861-7. doi: 10.1001/jama.293.15.1861. PMID: 15840860. Fat Politics: The Real Story Behind America's Obesity Epidemic by Eric J. OliverWant 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
This week, we're talking to Chelsea Levy all about PCOS!Chelsea is a Certified Intuitive eating counselor, Registered dietitian nutritionist, and diabetes educator candidate. She is the founder of Chelsea Levy Nutrition – a private practice in NYC serving individuals worldwide.She earned her Master of Science degree from Hunter College and completed her dietetic internship at the City of New York School of Public Health in New York City.Chelsea is a self-identified fat health care provider committed to utilizing a weight inclusive medical model for the treatment of eating disorders and chronic illness related to the endocrine system including diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. At the intersection of eating disorder recovery, body image healing, and the endocrine system, Chelsea centers gender affirming care. Chelsea hosts a collaborative space for the exploration of food and body healing through creativity and compassion. She believes it is vital to provide care relevant to an individual's culture, ethnicity, and overall identities.Chelsea is a member of the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians, The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, and The Academy for Eating Disorders.We had an awesome conversation with Chelsea about...what PCOS is and who can get itthe relationship between PCOS and body weight, and why you can't cure PCOS with a dietwhy restrictive diets can actually make PCOS symptoms worsehow we can manage PCOS without focusing on weight (including some surprising things that can impact blood sugar!)why it's important to destigmatize the use of medications to manage symptomsand so much more!You can connect with Chelsea and learn how to work with her on Instagram @chelsealevynutrition, on Facebook, or at her website. And be sure to check out her seasonal recovery group for folks in larger bodies, as well as her meal support for folks in larger bodies! 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
This week, we're talking to Kirsten Morrisson all about weight loss surgery.Kirsten Morrisson is an Anti-Diet Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. She is the Host of Intuitive Bites Podcast and runs her own virtual private practice helping women heal their relationships to food and body.We had an awesome conversation with Kirsten about...how her experiences working in a bariatric surgery department got her started on the path to intuitive eating & Health at Every Size the facts about the weight loss from weight loss surgerywhether weight loss surgery can "solve" hungerhow weight loss surgery impacts long term healththe overlap in the conversations about weight loss surgery & drugs like Ozempichow you can still find peace with food and your body, even after weight loss surgeryand so much more!You can connect with Kirsten and learn how to work with her on Instagram @theintuitive_rd, or at her website! And be sure to check out her 8 Week Food & Body Peace Program which will be opening for enrollment in March and starts up in April, as well as her Free 40 Minute Peace With Food Training available at the link in her bio on Instagram!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
Somatic Digest | Processing Intuitive Eating, Inner Child healing, and the Gene Keys
You know those moments when you have something and you feel, "man that really hit the spot." The meal was delicious. You enjoyed the experience. On this episode, Kim breaks down an Intuitive Eating principle Satisfaction Factor. Watch program video Grab your ULTIMATE Snack List & Guide EPISODE BITES (1:24) A glimpse into satisfaction factor (3:50) Episode inspiration (5:24) A meal in the dark (8:50) The experience makes the satisfaction SOMETHING TO CHEW ON "Intuitive eating is the most natural way of eating." SOCIAL Instagram | Facebook | Website
This week we're deconstructing 5 more diet culture phrases! We really enjoy this series, and we hope you do too! This week's phrases have a bit of a theme - the way that diet culture loves to pathologize totally normal things, add stigma to them, create fear around them, and generally just make them so much worse and more complicated than they need to be.The phrases/terms we're covering in this installment are:Skinny FatFood NoiseCravingsAtypical Anorexiaand Bingeing We're breaking down the ways these phrases are used within diet culture, how they're causing harm, and what we might want to consider saying instead!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
Today in my back to basics series I'm talking about intuitive eating principle 5, discover the satisfaction factor. Satisfaction isn't just about eating so that you are full. There is sensory satisfaction to be had, and emotional satisfaction, and they are just as important as the feeling of fullness. When you understand the power of being satisfied when you eat, you can reduce your cravings and your binges. In this episode I will help you to understand that, and give you some tips on how to be more satisfied when you eat.Support the showGo ahead and book your free 30 minute discovery session with me too. The link is just here
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
Diets, and an obsession with weight, are so much a part of Western culture that it's hardly surprising our teens can struggle to understand how to eat well.When I researched the topic for episode 9, I discovered that many experts are using mindful - or intuitive - eating to treat patients who develop disordered eating patterns. Indeed, the Intuitive Eating Workbook, which is now in its fourth edition, is recommended on the website of the UK's premier eating disorder charity Beat. I reached out to Elyse Resch who is co-author of that book, because she has a long list of academic and industry accreditations, and decades of experience in dealing with eating issues. Even better, she's created The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens to help our kids at one of this vulnerable stage. I'm delighted that she agreed to help us unpick how we are talking with our teens about this tricky subject. CONTACT ELYSE RESCH: elyseresch@gmail.comhttps://elyseresch.com/EResch/DEALING WITG EMOTIONAL EATING:https://www.helpguide.org/articles/diets/emotional-eating.htm THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF INTUITIVE EATING:https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/• Reject the Diet Mentality. Throw out the diet books and magazine articles that offer you the false hope of losing weight quickly, easily, and permanently• Honour Your Hunger. Keep your body biologically fed with adequate energy and carbohydrates. Otherwise you can trigger a primal drive to overeat• Make Peace with Food. If you tell yourself that you can't or shouldn't have a particular food, it can lead to intense feelings of deprivation that build into uncontrollable cravings and, often, bingeing. • Challenge the Food Police. Scream a loud no to thoughts in your head that declare you're “good” for eating minimal calories or “bad” because you ate a piece of chocolate cake.• Discover the Satisfaction Factor. When you eat what you really want, in an environment that is inviting, the pleasure you derive will be a powerful force in helping you feel satisfied and content. • Feel Your Fullness. Pause in the middle of eating and ask yourself how the food tastes, and what your current hunger level is. • Cope with Your Emotions. Food won't fix any of these feelings. It may comfort for the short term, distract from the pain, or even numb you. But food won't solve the problem. • Respect Your Body. Accept your genetic blueprint. Just as a person with a shoe size of eight would not expect to realistically squeeze into a size six, it is equally futile (and uncomfortable) to have a similar expectation about body size. • Exercise—Feel the Difference. Shift your focus to how it feels to move your body, rather than the calorie-burning effect of exercise.• Honour Your Health with Gentle Nutrition. Remember that you don't have to eat perfectly to be healthy.Previous episode: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/parenting-tips-9-how-to-help-your-teens-manage-their-screen-time-and-talking-to-them-about-healthy-eating-without-giving-them-an-eating-disorder/Support the showThanks for listening. Please hit the follow button if you like our podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message.Our website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact us:www.teenagersuntangled.comSusie is available for a free 15 minute consultation, and has a great blog:www.amindful-life.co.uk
This week we're talking about some super practical and sometimes unexpected benefits of intuitive eating! We all know intuitive eating can transform your relationship with food and your body, but what might that look like on a practical level? How does that show up in our lives, from the day-to-day stuff to the big stuff? It can be hard to wrap our heads around why it's worth doing all the work it takes to practice intuitive eating, so these are some examples of how it can impact our lives far beyond whether or not we're eating the cookies!In this episode we're talking about practical benefits like:Feeling more connection to cultural events & experiencesBeing more present at big eventsTraveling with less stress & more flexibilityMaking grocery shopping more efficient & often more cost effectiveWorking out without the rigidity & frustrationSetting boundaries & practicing critical thinking outside of the contexts of food, body, and dietsWant 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
We're so happy to be back this week with a brand new episode all about how to set non-diet New Year's resolutions! We've noticed a lot of people setting resolutions or intentions this year - way more than we have in quite some time - and we wanted to support that choice with a conversation about how we can make sure that diet culture isn't creeping into this practice.In this episode we're chatting all about:Those in & out lists we're seeing everywhere this yearWhy resolutions don't have to look a specific way & some alternatives to the typical strategiesReframes for the usual food, body, and movement-based resolutionsAnd some ideas for resolutions that have nothing to do with food, bodies, or movement at all!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
We're taking our first ever Satisfaction Factor holiday break this year! We'll be back with a new episode on January 10th, but until then, we hope you enjoy this replay!Get ready for a fun & candid New Year's episode! It's officially 2022, and Naomi is still rebelling against structure & rigidity, and Sadie is still loving a schedule and a well-established plan. Even though we both function from two pretty opposite operational styles, we both agree that setting any kind of New Year's resolution, intention, or goal should be something you WANT to do, not something you feel like you HAVE to do because it's January. There's nothing magical about January 1st. We're chatting about all things New Year's: setting realistic resolutions, dry January, a few fun rants about Noom, sugar fasts, detoxes, & WW…and more!This episode references:Maintenance Phase Podcast - Weight WatchersMaintenance Phase Podcast - The Keto DietWant 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
We're taking our first ever Satisfaction Factor holiday break this year! We'll be back with a new episode on January 10th, but until then, we hope you enjoy this replay!If you're dreading the diet & body talk at your holiday family gatherings, you're not alone! Even if we are really good at having these conversations with friends, acquaintances, professionals, or co workers, having these conversations with family can feel way more loaded than it does in other contexts. In this episode we're discussing why diet & body talk hits different from our families, and we're also practicing some responses to common things we might hear around the table, using our Deflect, Educate, and Engage framework (which you might recall from Episode #4 - Diet Talk & Boundaries).Referenced in this episode:Maintenance Phase - The Keto DietWant 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
This week, we're talking to Esther Tambe, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES (she/her) about the mainstream myths about diabetes & what a weight inclusive approach to diabetes looks like!Esther Tambe is a New York-based weight-inclusive Registered Dietitian passionate about helping women recover from eating disorders and disordered eating. She has a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition from Long Island University and another in Health Science-Public Health from Stony Brook University. She also has a Master's degree in Nutrition from Long Island University. Esther is committed to increasing awareness of eating disorders/disordered eating in Black communities, which are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. She strongly believes culturally appropriate nutrition care is essential for the Black community. In addition to providing nutrition counseling for eating disorders, Esther is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist who helps clients manage diabetes from a weight-inclusive lens. Before opening her private practice, Esther worked in underserved communities providing nutrition education and counseling to individuals with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and HIV/AIDS. Now, she blends her passion for eating disorders with her clinical background to help clients heal their relationships with food while managing other health conditions.As a weight-inclusive provider, Esther believes women of all body shapes and sizes deserve respect and high-quality care. She provides individualized nutrition care for all her clients, regardless of their body shape or size, that centers on health-promoting behaviors rather than weight.You can find Esther traveling around the world, taking Zumba classes, and spending time with her family outside of work. She is also the co-founder of Fight Through Flights Inc., a non-profit organization that aims to empower and support the healing of Black women living with breast cancer and breast cancer survivors through wellness experiences and travel.We had an awesome conversation with Esther about...what diabetes is, and some common misconceptions about its causeshow to navigate a diabetes diagnosis, and what the deal is with prediabetesthe truth about the relationship between diabetes, body weight, sugar, and carbswhat factors have a bigger impact on blood sugar levels than body weight or dietwhat to know about diabetes medications, including drugs like Ozempichow to approach diabetes care from a weight-neutral lensand so much more!You can connect with Esther and learn how to work with her on Instagram @et.the.rd, or at her website, EstherTambeNutrition.com!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
In this episode you'll learn about the importance of increasing your satisfaction with your meals, and how focusing TOO much on calories/macros might be driving cravings or overeating. Download the mindful eating sheet sheet + guide: https://bitesize.ck.page/cemc Schedule a free discovery call to chat about coaching here: https://l.bttr.to/glSy2 Get in touch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri About me and more coaching details: https://bitesize.es/about-me/ Learn more about The Confident Eater program: https://bitesize.es/the-confident-eater/ If you're enjoying these episodes, make sure to leave a rating and/or review wherever you're listening, and give your favourite episode a share on social media (don't forget to tag me!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitesizenutri/message
While the context is different, we thought this would be a good time to revisit these self-care practices and conversations about caring for ourselves. And, in an effort to practice what we preach, we took a week off from recording to allow ourselves to rest & regulate. We'll be back with a new episode on November 29th, and we hope this replay will be supportive for you in the meantime.To say that he past few weeks have been hard would be a huge understatement. So this week's episode is all about how we can care for ourselves when it feels like the world is on fire. Black women & femmes have been teaching for generations about the importance of avoiding burnout when fighting oppressive systems. And, while that is not our lesson to teach, we are talking in this episode about: the importance of caring for ourselves & leaving room for our humanity in times of high stress; why it's okay that we all need different things to meet our needs for self-care & processing; and some practical ways that we can engage in self-care right now.Referenced in this episode:National Network of Abortion FundsHow to Show Up For Abortion Access (this is a comprehensive document with tons of resources for getting involved/finding support if you need it)A Breakdown of the Supreme Court Rulings and their Impact (Anti-Racism Daily)Pleasure Activism by adrienne maree brownAll Bodies Movement & WellnessNatalie Topalian, The Brand CopywriterWant 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
Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! I'm joined by Naomi Katz, who is an intuitive eating body image and self-trust coach, helping freethinking grown-ups move away from diet culture. Find more from Naomi on her website, Instagram, and her podcast "Satisfaction Factor" on your favorite podcatcher: https://www.happyshapes.co/ https://www.instagram.com/happyshapesnaomi/ - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO
This week, we're answering the question, “What if weight loss could actually help my situation?” And if you've ever found yourself wondering about that, you're not alone. Maybe you understand that health is more complicated than just our personal behaviors, and you've realized that the “thin ideal” isn't all it's cracked up to be. But some things still feel more complicated. Because wouldn't weight loss actually help when it comes to finding clothes that fit, avoiding weight stigma at the doctor and other areas of life, being able to travel or go to the theater, and a whole host of other problems? If this sounds familiar, this episode is for you!In this episode, we're talking about:why intentional weight loss isn't a long-term solutionwhy it's not enough to just quote diet statistics when these questions come upwhat intentional weight loss & get-rich-quick schemes have in commonwhy it's important to honor body autonomy in these conversationswhat a better long-term solution actually isand more!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
This week, we're talking to Katie Kurtz, MSW LISW-S (she/her), a subject-matter expert and trainer who specializes in integrative and inclusive trauma-informed care. As a licensed social worker & certified coach, she has spent the last 15 years specializing in trauma-informed training and consultation across multiple disciplines and industries. She reimagines trauma-informed care as inclusive and accessible for all people and professions through her developed frameworks and methodologies. She has created an integrative trauma-informed care approach to train thousands of professionals in multiple industries across 6 continents. She brings a vast lens of integrative instruction to embody these skills across many client experiences. She believes in honoring the origins of the approach while ushering it into a future that is inclusive for all industries and most importantly, doable so people can apply it into everyday practice.Katie is the author of the reflective space holding tool, the Contain Card Deck© and host of A Trauma-Informed Future Podcast. Additionally, she is the regional co-chair of the State of Ohio's Trauma-Informed Care Collaborative, Subject Matter Expert with the Integrate Network, and is invited to guest teach in various professional settings nationally and abroad. Her leadership and work has been awarded and internationally recognized within both the social work and coaching fields.We had an awesome conversation with Katie about...what trauma is....and what it isn'thow diet culture itself can be source of traumawhy naming our experience as trauma can help us process itwhat it means to be a trauma-informed provider & why it's so important for anyone who does work with or about bodies to practice through a trauma-informed lenswhy boundary-setting is a trauma-informed practiceand so much more!Connect with & learn more about Katie here:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFree resources: Aware Guide on the Trauma Competency Framework™ and the Trauma-Informed ChecklistToolkits on Nervous System Care planning, Scope of Practice Statement Template, Consensual Communications and Harm Repair PlanningCULTIVATE-a trauma-informed facilitation and space holding trainingContain Card Deck© a reflective tool to hold space for yourself and othersInvite Katie to be a guest on your podcast or teacher in your programWant 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
This week, we're talking to Lael Atkinson (they/them), a certified professional recovery coach who works at the intersection of drinking and dieting. During their experience of parting ways with alcohol and then tackling a lifetime of dieting, disordered eating, and body shame, they found resources that addressed quitting drinking OR that addressed food and body image issues, yet could not find any sources that spoke to the intersection of the two. And in both their personal experience and the experience they saw with many of their clients, they found that the two do indeed frequently overlap. This led Lael to work with both folks who want to examine their relationship with alcohol and folks who want to divest from diet culture. They also created the Beyond Shrinking & Drinking course to address this intersection.Lael hopes that whether it comes to questioning their drinking, or their participation in diet culture, that people know they can do it without labeling themselves, without judging themselves, and without it reaching a point of being “bad enough.” It's more than enough to start from a place of asking if your life would be better without it.We had an amazing conversation with Lael about...their own journey with drinking & dieting, and how it led to the work they do todaythe parallels between drinking & dieting (and why comparing booze to food is not helpful)the parallels between drinking culture & diet culturewhy some folks may experience food or body image issues when they quit drinking (and vice versa)how they're working to fight against the shame & stigma of both drinking and dietingand why this work is especially important within the Queer community. You can connect with Lael on Instagram @beyondshrinkinganddrinking, learn how to work with them at LaelAtkinson.com, or join their online course at BeyondShrinkingAndDrinking.com!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
Next week will mark two years since we published the first episode of Satisfaction Factor! In that first episode, we introduced ourselves, told you our origin stories, and generally gave you the low down on who we are, what we do, and what we believe in. So in this week's episode, we're celebrating our podcast-iversary by reintroducing ourselves! We're chatting all about what's changed for us in the past two years in life, business, podcasting, and everything in between. Thanks to all our amazing listeners & guests for making these past two years so successful! We're so glad we get to keep sharing this space with you!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
In this episode, we are talking about SATISFACTION!!!! One of my favorite things to help women learn how to feel through the Empowered Eating Program and our work healing their relationship with food and body. BecAUSE YES: YOU ARE ALLOWED TO BE SATISFIED IN YOUR LIFE. In the episode, I'll teach you about principle 6 of intuitive eating, why satisfaction is so important, and how chronic dieters can reconnect with satisfaction in their food choices through this intuitive eating principle. I'll also explain how I LOVE diving deeper into satisfaction when I teach it in my program - and why I think it's so important. If you're interested in listening to my episode about mindful eating vs. intuitive eating, you can check that out on episode 21 of this podcast. If you're ready to get started healing your relationship with food and body, and giving yourself permission to rediscover satisfaction in your life - let's get on a discovery call together and talk about what it could look like to work together in the Empowered Eating Program! You can schedule your free, 45 minute discovery call by clicking here ❤️
This week, we're talking to Jessi Kneeland about body neutrality & their new book, Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues!Jessi Kneeland (they/them) is a coach, writer, and speaker dedicated to helping people overcome the suffering associated with body anxiety, insecurity, and negativity, and to improve their relationship with their bodies. After working as a personal trainer for a decade in New York City, Kneeland became an iPEC certified life coach and launched a coaching practice centered around the meaningful work of self-acceptance. Their innovative approach allows them to partner with clients individually and in groups to help them find body acceptance, a strong sense of self-worth, and true confidence. They are committed to the pursuit of body neutrality—a philosophy predicated on the idea that how we look is the least interesting and important thing about us. Their work has been featured in Women's Health, Shape, Pop Sugar, Refinery29, BuzzFeed, Hello Giggles, and more, and their TED talk has been viewed by over 50,000 people. They live in North Carolina with their partner and cat.We had an amazing conversation with Jessi about...how they went from helping people change their bodies as a personal trainer to rejecting diet culture & helping people find body neutralitywhat body neutrality is & why it can be a more approachable alternative to body love (while also helping to make body love more realistic!)why body image issues are always about so much more than our bodieshow they came up with the Body Image Avatars & the Body Image Blueprintwhy body image work is so hard & can take so much longer than we expect it tohow navigating body image issues & finding body neutrality is different for folks in marginalized bodiesand how working toward body neutrality can actually benefit our lives far outside of our relationships with our bodies.You can connect with Jessi on Instagram @jessikneeland, listen to their podcast This is Not About Your Body wherever you listen to podcasts, learn how to work with them at JessiKneeland.com, or purchase Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues wherever you get your books!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
This week, we're talking to Jenna Jozefowski about diet culture in dance spaces... and so much more!Jenna Jozefowski helps active women learn to lift and get strong with equal parts challenge and compassion. She is a certified personal trainer & kettlebell instructor, Trauma Informed Weightlifting coach, dance teacher, yoga teacher, and semi-retired professional dancer. After years of living and working in industries full of diet-culture, she got sick and tired of watching people (including herself) running themselves into the ground trying to uphold the narrow-minded image of what our culture sees as “healthy” and “fit”. But instead of giving it all up, she decided that she'd rather change the game, call out the BS, extract the good, and help others use movement to build themselves up rather than tear themselves down. We had an amazing conversation with Jenna about...how the dance world mirrors the weight stigma that exists in the larger worldhow she navigated the nuances of being a straight sized person in the real world, but the largest person in the room in the dance world & how she unlearned the body narratives of the dance worldhow the exclusive body standards of the dance world can keep people who don't fit those standards out of dance spaces (even just for fun!)why she chose to stay in the dance & fitness industry as a voice of changehow she navigates the diet culture & body standards of the dance world & plants seeds of change with her dance studentswhy it's so important for performance-based athletes to properly fuel, train & recover, and why she's always the dance teacher with snacksthe importance of understanding the role of lived experience & genetics in body diversitywhy bodies shouldn't be business cards & you can't exercise your way to a "long & lean" bodyand the power of strength training for flipping harmful body narratives.You can connect with Jenna on Instagram @itsjennaj, listen to her podcast Tough Cookie Talks wherever you listen to podcasts, and learn how to work with her at itsjennaj.com.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
This week, we're talking to Melanie Losacco about embodiment practices for fat folks!Melanie (she/hers) draws on her lived experience as a fat person as well as her professional background as a trauma informed somatic coach to help fat folx become more embodied. Outside of work she fills her days mom-ing, laughing with friends, binging trashy tv and plotting ways to continue smashing the system. We had an amazing conversation with Melanie about...how feminism is often missing the weight stigma lens the problems with blank slate therapy what somatic experiencing even iswhy being present in your body can be hard how embodiment was a turning point in her own relationship with her bodywhy embodiment is different for fat folks & folks in other marginalized bodiesand what providers can do to better support their fat clients.You can find Melanie on Instagram at @embodiedmelanielosacco, and you can find out more about her services here: https://www.reclaimingbeauty.com/embodiment-coaching.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
[This week's episode is a replay because we're on vacation/having surgery! But we'll be back on July 26th with a brand new episode for you!]This week, we're deconstructing the common diet culture concepts of authority, discipline, and accountability. In particular, we're looking at: what systems are being upheld by these conceptshow these concepts can interfere with our self-trust and autonomyhow we address these concepts within our work with clientsand how interrogating the language we use can help us better identify & meet our needs.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
This week, we're talking to Vivian Selles about yoga as a path to body liberation in eating disorder recovery and beyond! Vivian Selles is an experienced registered yoga teacher and Yoga Alliance continuing education provider. Yoga is action, and Vivian cultivates positive change in the yoga community through her practice and teachings. Vivian's intention as a yoga teacher is to create and hold safer, accessible spaces for all people on their path to liberation. Vivian combines her extensive education and experiential expertise teaching yoga philosophy and practices in eating disorder recovery treatment centers and through national/international online trainings. She also teaches for Yoga For Eating Disorders and holds certifications in a number of modalities, including chair yoga, trauma-informed yoga, and as a Be Body Positive Facilitator. She obtained her 200 hour certification in 2014 and is currently studying to become a certified yoga therapist. Vivian's passion is mindful, conscious living of her yoga practice on and off the mat.We had an amazing conversation with Vivian about...how yoga can be supportive & accessible in eating disorder recovery, even when movement is out of reachhow yoga can help us cultivate safety, autonomy & compassionthe importance of taking the diet culture & white supremacy out of the mainstream understanding of yoga & its philosophy why yoga can be a great entry point for conversations about diet culture as a social justice issuehow the experience of long Covid has intersected with her work in yoga & her understanding of yoga philosophyyoga as a lived practice that goes well beyond movement or "wellness"and why it's important to bring a modern lens to the ancient yoga texts.Want to learn more? Vivian is participating in a panel discussion called "Can Movement Be a Part of Recovery in BIPOC Bodies?" as part of the BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference from 7/19-22/23. Click here to learn more & register! You can find Vivian on Instagram at @justanotheryogateacher or on Twitter at @ateacherofyoga.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
CW: medical weight stigma, BMI, bariatric surgery, and some discussion of restrictive post-surgical diets Last month, Naomi had a really difficult medical experience, and when she shared about it on Instagram, she got a lot of responses from people saying how helpful it was to hear how she navigated it. Unfortunately, experiences like these are way too common, and hearing about how other people navigate them can both take the shame out of them, and also help us to prepare.So, this week, we're unpacking Naomi's real life experience of weight stigma, including:How she navigated a contentious weigh-in requestHow she responded to an inappropriate recommendation for bariatric surgeryWhy her experience clearly illustrates how weight stigma exists on a spectrum, and how privilege and stigma can co-existThe complicated emotions this experience brought up, and why feeling bad is a normal responseThe tools she used to process these emotions after the appointmentWant to work on cultivating these kinds of skills & building resilience to diet culture? The waitlist is open for Naomi's new cohort of Nourish & Bloom, her 40 week group Intuitive Eating workshop! There's no obligation for joining the waitlist, but if you choose to enroll, you'll get a bonus 1:1 call with Naomi to use at any time during workshop, plus a fun snail mail gift! Get all the info & join the waitlist here!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
This week, we're busting 5 common anti-diet myths! In this episode we're talking about why being anti-diet definitely doesn't mean:Completely cutting out “diet” foodsAvoiding workoutsHating fruits & veggiesAlways eating dessertOr always choosing to wear a bikini.Instead, we're breaking down what it really means to be anti-diet, and what questions we can ask ourselves when making food, body, and clothing choices to make sure we're not falling back into diet culture.Want to work on cultivating the skills to make your own anti-diet choices? The waitlist is open for Naomi's new cohort of Nourish & Bloom , her 40 week group Intuitive Eating workshop! There's no obligation for joining the waitlist, but if you choose to enroll, you'll get a bonus 1:1 call with Naomi to use at any time during workshop, plus a fun snail mail gift! Get all the info & join the waitlist here!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
This week, we're talking about all about the ways that conversations about financial freedom often overlap with conversations about food freedom, and how we can apply our anti-diet lens to our financial conversations.We had a great conversation, including:The way the privilege in conversations about financial freedom mirrors the privilege in conversations about food freedomHow concepts like moderation & restriction show up in budgetingAnd how we might be able to practice "budget respect" & "intuitive spending."Referenced in this episode:Retire 'Tightening the Belt': Why Fatphobia Doesn't Belong In Your 2022 Financial Goals by Virgie TovarVee Weir - @veefrugalfoxLexa - @theavocadotoastbudgetWant 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
This week, we're talking about a very hot topic that has been requested of us multiple times - the weight loss drugs Ozempic & Wegovy (plus a little bit about Mounjaro & Saxenda)!Note: We are not registered dietitians, or doctors, or medical providers of any type, and this podcast does not constitute medical advice! Instead, this episode is more of a research roundup. We did all the Google searching & reading so you don't have to if you don't want to. (But also, if you do want to, we've provided links to everything below.) Generally, though, a great deal of our research was pulled from the work of Ragen Chastain, Dr. Asher Larmie, and Christy Harrison.And, lastly, a content warning: A lot of the articles & studies we'll provide will include the o-word, BMI references, references to body weights, and references to disordered eating behaviors. Also, even the articles that talk about the problems with these drugs still often paint them in a positive light. We did our best with language within the episode, but use caution, especially if you decide to follow the links.In this episode we're covering:The basics of how each of these drugs work & what they're prescribed forThe marketing & popularity of these drugs (including a story from Sadie that will blow your mind!)Harmful drug side effectsWhy the risk/benefit analysis for taking these drugs is different for diabetes than it is for weight lossThe impact that marketing of these drugs for weight loss is having on folks living with diabetes and eating disordersWhy these drugs are actually not a miracle "cure" for fatnessHow these drugs (and other weight loss drugs) keep getting approved, despite their harms & ineffectivenessClick here to get all the links for research referenced in this episode!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
We've done several episodes now where we deconstruct diet culture language, but this week, we wanted to take a look at some phrases we see in anti-diet spaces that can actually still be upholding some diet culture ideals. In this episode, we're talking about the problems with how the concepts of moderation, food freedom, and health get used in anti-diet spaces.We had a great conversation, including:The difference between moderation and unconditional permissionHow to tell if you're using moderation as restrictionThe privilege in food freedom, and why it's often not a realistic goalThe problem with using "don't worry, you'll still eat healthy" as a defense against critiques of intuitive eatingWhy health is a meaningless concept without individual & societal contextWant 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
This week, just in time for Passover, we're talking to Asher M. Seruya, LMSW, a gender-queer social worker, psychotherapist, and illustrator specializing in trauma-informed care, weight-stigma, and eating disorder recovery. They have a special focus within their eating disorder work on Jewish identity, neurodivergent conditions, fatness, and queerness. Asher also co-hosts the podcast, Kvetching on the Couch, a podcast about Jewish mental health. We had an amazing conversation with Asher about...The complicated & unique Jewish relationship to foodHow diets & diet culture can be attempts at assimilation & safety in marginalized communities The pressure of white eurocentric beauty standards & media representation of JewsHow anti-Blackness informs antisemitism & the conditional white privilege of JewishnessThe importance of bringing a Jewish lens to eating disorder recovery & body liberation spacesThe antisemitism in anti-diet spacesAnd how reconnecting to our identities can help us heal.You can find Asher's work on their website at ashermseruya.com or on Instagram at @badashtherapy.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
This week, we're talking to Ragen Chastain, a speaker, writer, researcher, Board Certified Patient Advocate, multi-certified health and fitness professional, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, health, and healthcare. Utilizing her background in research methods and statistics, Ragen has brought her signature mix of humor and hard facts to healthcare, corporate, conference, and college audiences from Kaiser Permanente and the Diabetes Education Specialists National Conference, to Amazon and Google, to Dartmouth, Cal Tech and canfitpro. Author of the Weight and Healthcare newsletter, the book Fat: The Owner's Manual, co-author of HAES Health Sheets, and editor of the anthology The Politics of Size, Ragen is frequently featured as an expert in print, radio, television, and documentary film. In her free time, Ragen is a national dance champion, triathlete, and marathoner who holds the Guinness World Record for Heaviest Woman to Complete a Marathon. Ragen lives in LA with her fiancée Julianne and their adorable dog.We had an amazing conversation with Ragen about...Why doctors are so deeply entrenched in the weight-centric paradigmHow medical weight stigma causes harmThe role of privilege & power dynamics in navigating medical situationsThe unethical marketing of weight loss surgery & weight loss drugsAnd practical ways to navigate specific medical situations, such as: weigh-ins (no, they're not required by insurance!), blood pressure readings, recommendations for weight loss, recommendations for weight loss drugs or weight loss surgery, and BMI-based denials.You can learn more from Ragen by subscribing to the Weight & Healthcare Newsletter, or by checking out her library of online workshops (including videos of past workshops, and new ones hosted monthly). Or you can connect with Ragen via social media on Instagram!Referenced in this episode:Fat Friendly Health Professionals ListWeight Neutral Providers Lead ListWant 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
If you've been struggling eating normally, stopping when you're full, and listening to your body it's probably because you're not considering satisfaction. This week we're continuing our Intuitive Eating Principles series, talking about the Satisfaction Factor, principle five. You'll learn 1) Why satisfaction is essential to normal eating, 2) The principles of the satisfaction factor, and 3) Practical steps to find satisfaction in eating. This podcast is for women who crave a new approach to health and want to get out of the rollercoaster of dieting. If you feel like the only way for you to be healthy is by dieting, you've come to the right place! I'm here to show you that health is about so much more than what you eat and how much you hit the gym. Real health addresses the whole person, so that's what we talk about here! Looking to get started with intuitive eating but not sure where to start? Click HERE to download my 1-day intuitive eating journaling guide. Join How to Eat Coaching Program Book a free consult call with Victoria Learn more about my work and follow me at victoria-yates.com & on Instagram @nondiet_rn