Podcasts about size diversity

In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, we're exploring Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)—a mental health condition that often hides in plain sight. BDD isn't just about disliking how you look; it's a deeply distressing experience where perceived flaws in appearance become all-consuming. For many, it leads to rituals like mirror checking, avoiding social situations, or even seeking cosmetic procedures—none of which ease the internal pain for long. We'll unpack how BDD shows up, how it differs from eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, and why it's so often misdiagnosed—especially in fat folks, neurodivergent people, and those with trauma histories. This episode offers clarity, compassion, and concrete ways to begin untangling appearance-based distress.

What happens when personal recovery meets groundbreaking research? You get this episode! Dr. Aubrey Hoffer joins us to spill all the tea—on her journey through eating disorder recovery, her fascinating research on body image, and how it all comes together to help us rethink our relationships with our bodies. We're talking real talk, relatable moments, and a whole lot of “aha” insights. Whether you're navigating your own recovery or just trying to feel a little more at home in your body, this conversation is like a warm hug with a side of science.

What is alive in you right now? What does it mean to return to your body as the place where you experience life? As we head into a new year, nothing feels more important than staying close to ourselves. Neathery Falchuk (they/them) joins Abbie to talk about the true meaning of embodiment, how it differs from mainstream conversations about body image, and why healing happens in the presence of safety and feeling completely seen and understood.  Take a listen to this "best of 2024" episode to hear more about… What's on Neathery's plate (hint: baby-led weaning and oatmeal) Neathery's experience of disembodiment as a queer and trans teen How disordered eating develops without embodiment Why embodiment isn't always a positive experience Barriers to embodiment, including those we can't control Working through trauma and the importance of co-regulation Self-compassion as a tool to connect to ourselves Learning to trust the wisdom of our body Grief work and its connection to embodiment The need for more access to supportive communities in the embodiment and body liberation space Neathery Falchuk (they/them) is a queer, trans and non-binary, fat, neurodivergent, white Latinx therapist, licensed clinical social worker supervisor, certified group psychotherapist, certified Body Trust® provider, and certified meditation teacher. Neathery is the founder of Ample and Rooted, an inclusive psychotherapy, consulting, and training practice specializing in working with LGBTQ+ communities, eating disorders, body shame, sex and sexuality, gender, relationship concerns, trauma, mindfulness, grief and loss, and substance use. Neathery currently serves on the program committee for Project HEAL and is a past President of Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists, past board member of Austin Group Psychotherapy Society and former chair of the DEI Committee, and past board member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health. Neathery lives in Austin, TX with their wife and child and enjoys hiking, meditation, sipping coffee on patios, and starting and never finishing books. Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Transcripts: If you're looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast  Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness

As we transition from summer to fall, it's common to notice changes in our bodies—whether it's slight weight gain, the loss of that “summer glow,” or a different feeling in your skin. These shifts can stir up emotions, so today, we're having a BODY check! Joining me is Dr. Lisa Folden, a physical therapist and women's health expert, to share body image tips for navigating the rest of the year. Listen up! The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women's Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women's nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.  About Dr. Lisa N. 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 also owns Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. As a body positive womens health expert and health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, body acceptance and breaking up with toxic diet culture. Dr. Lisa is a mom of three, published author and speaker who understands the complex needs of the modern busy woman and mom. Therefore, her goal is to see as many people as possible living their best lives without worrying about their weight! A regular contributor to articles on topics related to physical therapy, health, wellness, self-care, motherhood, body image and fat-friendly healthcare, Dr. Folden has had the distinct honor of being featured in Oprah Magazine, Shape Magazine, Livestrong, Bustle and several other publications. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists, the Association of Size Diversity & Health, The KNOW Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and serves as an expert panelist for H.E.R. Health Collective (2021-2022). Connect with Lisa: IG: @healthyphit / https://www.healthyphit.com/ Stay Connected: Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @flourishheights / Women's Health Hub: @flourishvulva Facebook: @flourishheights Twitter: @flourishheights Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

Send us a Text Message.Dr. Kim Peirano has dealt with people with eating disorders with her own story.  She said she was never really interested in acupuncture.  She had many different interests and realized she was ADHD and it made sense.  She graduated from the Arts with a sculpture degree, which she realized may not be financially feasible.She took yoga and was fascinated.  That was when she wanted to become a Naturopath.  Through the Pandemic she realized she couldn't put her acupuncture practice online.  She moved to hypnotherapy and moved into the Chinese therapy.Dr. Kim also had her own struggles.  Dr. Kim brings up that acupuncture does not have magic in losing weight.  She was on Weight Watchers since 8 years old.  Then she found intuitive eating.   She reaches people by finding out what the core of it is.She takes care of those who have been harmed by the alternative wellness world, based on scams, and she helps them reverse their thoughts.  Very interesting conversation about the experience of life.  Eat all your food but never get fat type of our relationship with food.  Dr. Kim uses the connections of energy and Chinese medicine.To find out more about Dr. Kim please visit https://www.lionsheartwellness.com/More about Dr. Kim:During a session with Dr. Kim, the profound connection between body, mind, and spirit is bridged. Her intuitive abilities, combined with her additional training as a Jungian Life Coach and Medical Hypnotherapist, Neuro-Emotional Technique, and other energetic healing modalities, work synergistically with acupuncture and herbal medicine. By integrating guided visualization and other techniques into the treatment room, Dr. Kim empowers her patients to access their inner knowing and truth, enabling them to experience deep healing beyond the physical realm.As a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), Dr. Kim embraces a Health At Every Size approach to healing. She also serves as a board member of the California State Oriental Medical Association (CSOMA) and is the Founder and Director of The Integrative Healing Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing spirit-mind-body education to health practitioners and the general public. Dr. Kim is a Certified Provider of Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncture and a volunteer for the Living / Dying Project as a spiritual counselor for end-of-life patients. Dr. Kim is also a columnist for the industry publication Acupuncture Today and has been a peer-reviewed journal author in the Journal of Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine.  She truly loves bringing this medicine, techniques, and wisdom not only to her patientBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEBE A GUEST/FIND A GUEST Start for Free!PODMATCH is innovative, provides easy communication and dashboard scheduling! My pick of the month!New Release Kindle or Signed Copy!How To Have Your Cake & Not Eat It All Too - A Guide To Adult Bulimia RecoveryDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the Show.

A Dr. Marianne-Land SOLO episode! I remember when I was in the clutches of my eating disorder, the possibility of body acceptance felt like it was in a galaxy far, far away. When I finally found the right eating disorder therapist in San Diego, California, I first entered her office filled with shame about my body. I felt like a failure. I felt incompetent. I had no hope. Over time, I began learning about fat acceptance, size diversity, and body liberation. At first it confused me, as all I wanted to do was lose weight. I eventually began to understand it, and it was like a new universe had opened up to me. In this episode, I'll share what I came to understand. Stay tuned for my SOLO episodes on Fridays, as well as the weekly interviews on Tuesdays. :) Listen to another SOLO episode, in which I talk about my overall eating disorder recovery journey (listen via Apple or Spotify).  Plus a SOLO episode when I talk about how I treat eating disorders (listen via Apple or Spotify). INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method. Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Today Virginia is chatting with Angel Austin and Ani Janzen from the Association for Size Diversity and Health. 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 $5 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: Virginia is a journalist and human with a lot of informed opinions. Virginia is not a nutritionist, therapist, doctor, or any kind of health care provider. The conversation you're about to hear and all of the advice and opinions she and her guests give are just for entertainment, information, and education purposes only. None of this is a substitute for individual medical or mental health advice.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 Deanna Lowe.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

Did you know that one person dies from an eating disorder every hour? Did you also know that EMDR therapy can help? EMDR-certified therapist and consultant Marnie Davis, MA. LMHC discusses her experience with clients who have eating disorders and how EMDR therapy heals. Jim Knipe's Loving Eyes ProtocolWhat is AIP (Adaptive Information Processing)? Internal Family Systems National Alliance for Eating DisordersThe Positive Treatment Goal by A.J. Popky Focal Point Blog: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders by Marnie DavisGo With That MagazineTM: EMDR Therapy and Eating Disorders (login req), Volume 28, Issue 4, Fall 2023The Association for Size Diversity and Health"Trauma-Informed Approaches to Eating Disorders" (book) by  Editors Andrew Seubert, NCC, LMHC, and Pam Virdi, MEd, RMN, CPNEMDRIA Client Brochures (member login req)EMDRIA Library EMDRIA Practice ResourcesEMDRIA's Find an EMDR Therapist Directory lists more than 16,000 EMDR therapists.Follow @EMDRIA on Twitter. Connect with EMDRIA on Facebook or subscribe to our YouTube Channel.EMDRIA Online Membership Communities for EMDR TherapistsMusical soundtrack, Acoustic Motivation 11290, supplied royalty-free by Pixabay.Produced by Kim Howard, CAELearn more about EMDR therapy at www.emdria.org.

What is alive in you right now? What does it mean to return to the body as the place where we experience life? The concept of embodiment has become more present in the lexicon of body image and body liberation. While deeply important to our collective divestment from diet culture, exploring your own embodiment may feel confusing, intangible, or incongruent with your lived experience. Neathery Falchuk, LCSW-S, CGP (they/them) joins us this week to dig all the way in: What is embodiment, really? What does it look like? Feel like? Is it a destination, or something different? And how can we practice it?  We're diving into the answers to these questions and more with the amazing, wise, funny, Neathery -- who also speaks to intersectionality in embodiment as a queer, trans and non-binary, fat, neurodivergent, white Latinx therapist.  I can't wait to hear from you on this episode. I think it will bring together a lot of things we've been talking about on the show: from our relationship with food, to the identities we hold, and what it means to experience the world in the body we have. We discuss so (so!) much in this one, including… What's on Neathery's plate (hint: baby-led weaning and oatmeal) Neathery's experience of disembodiment as a queer and trans teen How disordered eating develops without embodiment Why embodiment isn't always a positive experience Barriers to embodiment, including those we can't control Working through trauma and the importance of co-regulation Self-compassion as a tool to connect to ourselves Learning to trust the wisdom of our body Grief work and its connection to embodiment The need for more access to supportive communities in the embodiment and body liberation space   Neathery Falchuk (they/them) is a queer, trans and non-binary, fat, neurodivergent, white Latinx therapist, licensed clinical social worker supervisor, certified group psychotherapist, certified Body Trust® provider, and certified meditation teacher. Neathery is the founder of Ample and Rooted, an inclusive psychotherapy, consulting, and training practice specializing in working with LGBTQ+ communities, eating disorders, body shame, sex and sexuality, gender, relationship concerns, trauma, mindfulness, grief and loss, and substance use. Neathery currently serves on the program committee for Project HEAL and is a past President of Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists, past board member of Austin Group Psychotherapy Society and former chair of the DEI Committee, and past board member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health. Neathery lives in Austin, TX with their wife and child and enjoys hiking, meditation, sipping coffee on patios, and starting and never finishing books.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Transcripts: If you're looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast  Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Show NotesSummary:This episode dives deep into the transformative power of self-compassion on your weight loss journey. Host Rick Taylar guides you through the process of silencing your inner critic and cultivating a supportive inner champion. Learn how self-compassion can boost your motivation, improve your body image, and increase your chances of long-term success. Discover practical strategies to silence negativity, celebrate non-scale victories, and navigate setbacks with grace. Remember, weight loss is a journey, not a destination, and self-compassion is your key to making it a positive, empowering experience.Key Takeaways:The Inner Critic is a Shadow Self: Recognize the voice of self-doubt and challenge its negativity. Replace it with affirmations and self-kindness.Self-Compassion is Your Superpower: Treat yourself with the same understanding you'd offer a friend. It boosts motivation, improves body image, and reduces stress.Cultivate Compassionate Habits: Practice mindfulness, engage in self-care, set realistic goals, and build a supportive community.Celebrate Non-Scale Victories: Focus on increased energy, better sleep, and improved mood, not just the number on the scale.Setbacks are Learning Opportunities: Forgive yourself, refocus on your "why," seek support, learn from the experience, and keep moving forward.Believe in Yourself: You are worthy of love and support, no matter your size. Embrace self-compassion and create a sustainable path to a healthier, happier you.Additional resources to support your journey:Books:"Self-Compassion" by Dr. Kristin Neff"Radical Self-Love" by Gala Darling"The Body Positive" by Meghan Jayne Crabbe"Intuitive Eating" by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse ReschWebsites:National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgThe Body Positive: https://thebodypositive.orgAssociation for Size Diversity & Health (ASDAH): https://www.asdah.orgApps:Headspace: https://www.headspace.comCalm: https://www.calm.comInsight Timer: https://insighttimer.comRemember: Weight loss is a personal journey. Take what resonates with you, leave what doesn't, and most importantly, be kind to yourself every step of the way!For the EEC Emotional Eating Mistakes

Lindley Ashline's (she/her) body liberation photography is revolutionizing the way we see bodies in media and stock photos. Lindley is changing the way we see fat and other marginalized bodies. She rejects the concept that fat people are only beautiful when their bodies look as close as possible to thin people's. Lindley fights weight stigma by giving fat people space and a safe place to explore how their bodies look on camera and by increasing representation of marginalized bodies in photography, advertising, fine art, and the world at large. We discuss how her photography and work challenges societal norms, conventional "beauty" standards, and oppressive systems (anti-fat bias, racism, ableism, healthism, ageism).She offers free journal prompts, a blog, weekly body liberation guide, body positive and inclusive stock photos, holds body liberation photography sessions, fine art..and so much more. Enjoy this week's episode! Connect with Lindley on her website, free weekly Body Liberation Guide, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. Other podcasts with Lindley: FOOD PSYCH #152: HOW TO MAKE PEACE WITH PHOTOS OF YOURSELF WITH LINDLEY ASHLINE All Fired Up: Body Liberation Through Photos With Lindley Ashline Trauma Warriors: BODY LIBERATION WITH LINDLEY ASHLINE Fat Joy: Revolutionary Fat Positive Photos – Lindley Ashline Other resources mentioned: Association for Size Diversity and Health - HAES Principles

Did you know that weight stigma is the leading cause of stress and trauma for those with larger bodies? With ASDAH, you get equal access to healthcare and combat weight stigma. In this episode, Mia Greco, the Owner of Olive Branch Nutrition in Huntley, Illinois, takes us into nutritional counseling and shares her insights on intuitive eating and the Health at Every Size movement. She also discusses the role of ASDAH (Association of Size Diversity and Health) in equalizing healthcare and helping combat weight stigma. Mia's insights brought to light the importance of nutritional counseling in dealing with eating disorders. Let's join hand-in-hand in protecting our health and valuing nutritional counseling by tuning in to this episode with Mia Greco today.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the On Your Mind Community today:journeysdream.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTube

*Trigger Warning* This episode discusses topics including eating disorders, disordered eating, intentional weight loss and other sensitive topics. - - - - - - - - More About Dr. Lisa: Follow Dr. Lisa on Social Media:www.Instagram.com/HealthyPhit www.Facebook.com/HealthyPhit www.Twitter.com/HealthyPhitPT www.Pinterest.com/HealthyPhit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCSDX7y9KgBMhEyfQWcDo7g Dr. Lisa Nichole FoldenOwner/Licensed Physical Therapist Healthy Phit Physical Therapy &Wellness Consultants, LLC 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 weight-inclusive services to clients in diverse bodies and those in eating disorder recovery. As a health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists clients seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, 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! A regular contributor to articles on topics related to physical therapy, health, wellness, self-care, motherhood, body image and fat-friendly healthcare, Dr. Folden has had the distinct honor of being featured in Oprah Magazine, Shape Magazine, New York Times, Bustle and several other publications. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists, the Association of Size Diversity & Health, The KNOW Women and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  - - - - - - - More About Eleni: Eleni Agresta MS RDN is a weight inclusive registered dietitian who helps women heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She works with clients virtually and is a Health at Every Size (HAES®) aligned healthcare provider. Eleni's Instagram: @all.bodies.nutrition   ⁠Interested in working with Eleni?      ⁠ ⁠Apply Here  https://evvqz6ycg6p.typeform.com/to/xHjy4uri?typeform-source=linktr.ee       ⁠ Email Eleni: All.Bodies.Nutrition@gmail.com

LOVEMYDRESS.NET    //    Emma Marshall  is the Managing Director of  Miss Bush, a bridal boutique located in the town of Ripley in Surrey in South East England. Emma is an authority on bridal fashion - a trail blazer, disruptor and true pioneer. She is a gifted stylist who is passionate about empowering other women through fashion and style.This year, Miss Bush celebrated 35 years in business - but don't for a hot second think this means that Emma or her brand are in any way past their best. On the contrary, She is the OG of bridal fashion retail - a natural born leader, visionary and innovator who is constantly reinventing and forever re-imagining how she can evolve and enhance the experience for brides in finding their wedding day attire.30 years is an exceptional achievement for any small, independent, creative business, but a magnificent one for anyone working in the turbulent world of retail.Emma is a proud feminist - and I know she won't mind me saying this -  but both opinionated and somewhat outspoken on matters that she holds close to her heart. She is also a mother, daughter, sister and wife and some one who is fiercely loyal to those in her world.MISS BUSHhttps://www.missbush.co.uk/InstagramTikTokLOVE MY DRESSlovemydress.net@lovemydress@annabelbeeforthDEAF?You will find a full transcript of this episode here https://thelovemydresspodcast.buzzsprout.com (select the appropriate episode then tap the transcript tab).PLEASE FOLLOW, RATE & REVIEW OUR PODCASTPlease kindly take a moment to subscribe to The Love My Dress Podcast today. And if you haven't already, I'd greatly appreciate your consideration in leaving a friendly review or rating. These small actions require mere seconds of your time but will play a vital role in enhancing our visibility on platforms like Spotify, Apple, and Google.  Thank you so very much for your support and encouragement.

Body Wisdom is the inherent wisdom we each hold within our bodies that tells us what we need physically, emotionally and spiritually. When we listen to the wisdom of our bodies, we intuitively know how to feed ourselves, satisfy out needs and accept our natural bodies.Kait Fortunato Greenberg is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian at The BeginWithin Center in Redbank NJ, specializing in restrictive eating disorders, binge eating disorder, and emotional eating. She individualizes her approach to help clients form a healthy relationship with food and to not let food get in the way of what truly matters in their life, her personal mantra being “count memories not calories”. She works closely with clients and their loved ones to make eating less stressful by developing meal plans and guidelines with compassion and understanding, and providing activities and skills for a successful recovery.Kait completed her undergraduate program and Registered Dietitian internship at the University of Maryland in College Park and worked for 7 years as a Registered Dietitian with the Empowered Eating Program at Rebecca Bitzer and Associates in Maryland, before moving to New Jersey to be closer to family. She is also active in the eating disorder community as a volunteer for Mothers Against Eating Disorders (MAED) answering nutrition questions for families who have a loved one suffering from this disease. Kait is a member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation (iaedp), where she was invited to give a talk at their annual Symposium.  Kait was awarded Outstanding Young Registered Dietitian of the Year in 2014 by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.Kait loves working with clients who suffer from this terrible disease as she finds her clients to be some of the brightest and kindest people she has ever met. Sometimes things happen for a reason and she loves helping clients make a full recovery and come out stronger on the other side. Kait aims to balance the science and education, sharing her knowledge so each person can understand what is happening each step of the way. Combined with heartand respect she works with her clients to learn to love and listen to their body and begin to trust it. She will be there toprovide the structure and support to help fight against the eating disorder. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The pressure is ENOUGH! We're exhausted. The frenzy for a 'Summer body,' the expectations following postpartum, and the unending demands of snap-back culture. Society, can we catch a breath? In today's discussion, I'm joined by Body Image Coach Dr. Lisa. We're delving into a range of topics – handling postpartum bodily changes, navigating difficult body image days, and fostering a more positive connection with our bodies. LISTEN UP! The Flourish Heights Podcast was made for women, by women. To be empowered in health starts with a true connection with your body. Join Valerie Agyeman, Women's Health Dietitian as she breaks through topics surrounding periods, women's nutrition, body awareness, and self-care.  About Dr. Lisa N. 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 also owns Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. As a body positive womens health expert and health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, body acceptance and breaking up with toxic diet culture. Dr. Lisa is a mom of three, published author and speaker who understands the complex needs of the modern busy woman and mom. Therefore, her goal is to see as many people as possible living their best lives without worrying about their weight! A regular contributor to articles on topics related to physical therapy, health, wellness, self-care, motherhood, body image and fat-friendly healthcare, Dr. Folden has had the distinct honor of being featured in Oprah Magazine, Shape Magazine, Livestrong, Bustle and several other publications. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists, the Association of Size Diversity & Health, The KNOW Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and serves as an expert panelist for H.E.R. Health Collective (2021-2022). Connect with Lisa: IG: @healthyphit Undiet App: https://undietonline.com/?rfsn=7097108.95e7f8 Coaching Program: https://tidy-hat-626.myflodesk.com/ Stay Connected: BOOK your 1:1 virtual Women's Nutrition Coaching session: www.flourishheights.com/nutrition-counseling Is there a topic you'd like covered on the podcast? Submit it to hello@flourishheights.com Say hello! Email us at hello@flourishheights.com Subscribe to our quarterly newsletters: Flourish Heights Newsletter Visit our website + nutrition blog: www.flourishheights.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: @flourishheights Facebook: @flourishheights Twitter: @flourishheights Want to support this podcast? Leave a rating, write a review and share! Thank you!

Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 6: Neathery Falchuk   Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Neathery Falchuk (they/them) about their embodiment journey.   Neathery Falchuk (they/them) is a queer, trans and non-binary, white Latinx, fat, and neurodivergent therapist, licensed clinical social worker and supervisor, certified group psychotherapist, certified Body Trust® provider, and certified meditation teacher. Neathery is the founder of Ample and Rooted, an inclusive psychotherapy, consulting, and training practice specializing in working with eating disorders, body liberation, sex and sexuality, gender, relationship concerns, trauma, mindfulness, grief and loss, and substance use. Neathery is a past President of Central Texas Eating Disorder Specialists, past board member of Austin Group Psychotherapy Society and former chair of the DEI Committee, past board member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health, and currently serves on the program committee for Project HEAL. Neathery lives in Austin, TX with their wife and enjoys hiking, meditation, sipping coffee on patios, and starting and never finishing books.   Ample + Rooted, as an inclusive therapy practice, cultivates a safe and welcoming space of compassion and connection. At Ample + Rooted, we believe it is our birthright to inhabit, trust and honor our physical and emotional selves without shame. We believe in cultivating a healing home for the whole you and that this healing and belonging is profoundly vital in creating a more equitable and just world. We believe compassion, pleasure and embodiment lead the way toward healing and liberation.   The practice is rooted in Health at Every Size®, Body Trust®, fat-positive, sex-positive, LGBTQ+ affirming, harm reduction, trauma-responsive, culturally responsive, and anti-oppressive frameworks.  For more information, please visit: www.ampleandrooted.com and follow us on IG: @ampleandrooted   Content Warning: discussion of privilege, discussion of diet culture, discussion of fatphobia, discussion of racism, discussion of mental health, discussion of death of a family member   Trigger Warnings: None for this episode   The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-3/season-3-episode-6-neathery-falchuk/#captions   A few highlights: 5:46: Neathery shares their understanding of embodiment and their own embodiment journey 21:33: Neathery discusses how the pandemic affected their embodiment practices  52:25: Neathery shares their understanding of “the rest of us” and how they are a part of that, as well as their privileges 1:07:49: Neathery discusses how their work with Ample + Rooted Foundations has influenced their own relationship with embodiment   1:24:48: Neathery shares how their work with the Ample + Rooted Gathering Space has enhanced their embodiment within our field and the changes, revolutions, and evolutions they are working on making 1:40:43: Neathery discusses how listeners can make a difference based on this conversation 1:43:10 Neathery shares where to be found and what's next for them   Links from this episode: Body Trust Bodymind Michelle Phillips Miracle Question Sirius Bonner Tiana Dodson Music: “Bees and Bumblebees (Abeilles et Bourdons​)​, Op. 562” by Eugène Dédé through the Creative Commons License   Please follow us on social media: Website: embodimentfortherestofus.com Twitter: @embodimentus Instagram: @embodimentfortherestofus

Dania Pagarkar joins Ethics Talk to discuss her article, coauthored with Drs Erin Harrop, and Lisa Erlanger: “How Should We Approach Body Size Diversity in Clinical Trials?”  Recorded April 26, 2023.  Read the full article for free at JournalOfEthics.org. 

Health research related to weight and the idea of obesity is a frequent topic in the news. Just recently, we've been hearing about the diabetes medication Ozempic being used for weight loss and that the American Academy of Pediatrics revised their guidelines for treating children diagnosed with obesity to include weight loss medications and potentially surgery starting at age 13. Obesity and weight loss research is a complex and sometimes emotionally difficult topic and we wanted to try to look at it from multiple viewpoints to get a fuller picture of the research being done and how it's shaping healthcare. So, for this show, we talked to a recent graduate from the Master's of Public Health program about her experiences in fat activism and research in the fat community, and we also spoke to a professor and researcher from the School of Public Health who focuses on weight-related health. The following organizations were mentioned in this show: The Radical Health Alliance, Cake Plus-Size Resale, National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, and the Association for Size Diversity and Health. Link to transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rm385CDQH9YfdGWGLhfr27NMzv5vpUgZ5vnOJY_nX2A/edit?usp=sharing Link to Topic Survey: https://forms.gle/4HuR4ZW6h2RYAMCH6

In this podcast episode, Jennifer talks to MiMi Scardulla about the importance of body diversity and fat representation in the arts. MiMi shares her journey as a performer and the gumption she has to continue showing up, the community that has supported her, and the outlook she keeps that drives her. They unpack the emotional and physical toll that comes with being a performer and how it's important to find ways to fill one's life outside of the job, as well as emphasizing the importance of taking care of oneself and trusting one's own body since it is a gift that deserves to be treated with the utmost care. Plus they discuss the psychological and societal challenges faced by fat performers, the importance of body diversity, and the need to erase the stigmas & taboo to start talking about all of it openly. About MiMi: MiMi Scardulla is an actor, dancer, creative in New York City. She's currently in A Beautiful Noise on Broadway. She has also been seen in We are the Tigers, Gigantic, and the world premieres of Once Upon a One More Time, and Heart of Rock and Roll.  Even better, she has had the chance to work with incredible students around the country teaching the next generation of Musical Theatre. She is a fierce Size Diversity advocate and believes BIG IS BEAUTIFUL! She is fueled by coffee, cookies, kisses from her pup Gypsy, and the insane all encompassing love from Skylar and her Family. MiMi's IG: @mimiscardulla Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective  EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Sign up for our newsletter! https://mailchi.mp/8e72e8dcb662/stay-in-touch Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com  

Transcending Weight Bias and Treating Eating Disorders using a Health at Every Size Model – Interview with Amelia MeachamDid you know that Eating Disorders affect at least 9% of the population worldwide? About 28.8 million Americans, will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Eating disorders are also among the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdose. About 26% of people with eating disorders attempt suicide.There are a variety of different ways of treating Eating Disorders. And today, joining me is Amelia Meacham, who is a Senior at The University of Puget Sound in Washington State. Amelia has a Psychology Major and a Religious Studies minor, she'll be graduating this May with her Bachelor of Arts Degree, and she is also my current practicum student. (Practicum = where Amelia and I create opportunities for her to learn about Eating Disorders and treatment using discussion, session observations, and other creative ways she can learn about individuals who struggle with Eating Disorders).And I have learned so much from Amelia! Today, Amelia will be sharing her thesis about how to treat eating disorders better using a “Health at Every Size” (HAES) model. She will also be my first podcast guest to illustrate what I hope to be a new, shorter format that I'll use with future guests in my next season of Calming the Chaos. Intro to Amelia – Tell us about yourself and about your studiesQuestions1. How did you get interested in treating eating disorders?2. What is a Weight based model of treatment?3. What is a HAES model of treatment? ASDAH has the trademark on HAES, so we'll use this definition in part from the ASDAH website:a. Definition: The Health At Every Size® Principles promote health equity, support ending weight discrimination, and improve access to quality healthcare regardless of size. More info at https://asdah.org/health-at-every-size-haes-approach/4. So what is a “Weight Bias?”5. What barriers to treatment happen when Doctors, Therapists and Dieticians have weight biases?a. Lack of perceived needb. Failure of clinicians to diagnose and refer appropriatelyc. Lack of treatment resources6. How does a HAES Approach to Eating Disorder Treatment help people transcend these barriers and move toward lasting recovery (vs. relapsing)?a. Weight neutral, holistic care …vs. Weight-based careb. Weight inclusive framework, including intuitive eating and self-compassion workc. Intuitive Eating Information can be found at http://www.intuitiveeating.org/d. A non-discriminative type of care that combats the weight-centered approach. The weight-centered approach utilizes the biased BMI measure and discriminates against those in bigger bodies, often intersecting with race, disability, and gender. HAES works to combat this discriminative care. Takeaway: Individuals and organizations that align with the HAES movement advocate against weight bias and discrimination in healthcare. This means that not only is HAES is helping individuals with eating disorders, but it is also combating the issues that influence the development of eating disorders.Resources: ASDAH = Association for Size Diversity and Health at www.asdah.orgNEDA = National Eating Disorders Association at www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgFEAST = Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders at www.feast-ed.orgANAD = National Association of Anorexia and Associated Disorders at www.anad.orgIAEDP = International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals at www.iaedp.com

In This Episode: We're addressing the question “is Intuitive Eating healthy?” (spoiler alert: yes!), why it is, and what it looks like in action. On the Pod, We Discuss: The definition of health and how it can get warped in our culture The science behind Intuitive Eating and how it can help improve health (and how dieting behaviors can adversely affect health) Why a peaceful relationship with food is equally important as the food itself Helpful Links: Watch our free masterclass to learn 5 Simple Shifts to End Binge Eating Set up a free Breakthrough Session to see if our coaching program is a good fit for you Learn more about Food Freedom Academy, our personalized Intuitive Eating Coaching Program The Association for Size Diversity and Health: HAES principles Intuitive Eating studies

In honor of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Eating Disorders Awareness week, I am joined by my colleague and friend Stacy Schilter-Pisano. Stacy is the site director for The Emily Program in Olympia Washington. Stacy and I are both Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Supervisors, and we are doing this livestream to help you learn more about Eating Disorders and the myths and truths associated with them. Here are some resources for people who want to learn more about Eating Disorders and Treatment:The Emily Program https://emilyprogram.com/Lokahi Counseling Resources Page https://www.lokahicounseling.com/resources/National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eatingdisordersawarenessweekInternational Association for Eating Disorders Prevention (IAEDP) http://www.iaedp.com/Poodle Science YouTube Video from Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H89QQfXtc-kThanks for listening, and take care!#EDAW #eatingdisorders #mentalhealth

Creating spaces of safety, dignity, and belonging for all bodies is what Jenn Hicks (she/her/hers) excels at. From Nia fitness, to personal training, to the work she does within the dementia community, Jenn shares how she brings a social justice lens into her whole life. She also shares some wisdom on how we can remain connected and embodied in a world that actively tries to disconnect us, and she helps shift Sophia's mindset to be more generous with her 78-year-old mother-in-law's adherence to diet culture.Jenn Hicks is a Black Belt level Nia Instructor and a member of the Nia Training Faculty, and Nia forms an important part of her body neutrality journey and supports her in living with Bipolar Disorder. As part of her DEI efforts, Jenn is proud to be training brand new Nia teachers using an Embodied Social Justice framework. Jenn is also a Certified Personal Trainer and a Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist and Health At Every Size (HAES) informed instructor and is a proud member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) and the HAES Community.You can connect with Jenn on her website, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.Sophia reads The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry on this episode.All things Fat Joy:-Instagram-Website-YouTube-TikTok-Facebook-PatreonIf you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast player!And please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the Fat Joy podcast. For as little as $2 per month, you'll be helping make all of our work possible and enable us to offer an honorarium to expert guests, which is key to centering marginalized voices.Deep thanks for their hard work go to Hi Bird Designs and AR Media for keeping this podcast looking and sounding joyful.

This is the Weight and Healthcare newsletter! If you like what you are reading, please consider subscribing and/or sharing!At their base, the guidelines recommend intentional weight loss for higher-weight children via “Intensive Health Behavior and Lifestyle Training” starting as early as age two (2) with drugs as young as twelve (12) and surgeries starting as early as age thirteen (13).There is a lot to unpack here, and this will be a multi-part series but I have had a flood of requests to write about them since they came out, and I had to get very familiar with them because I presented Grand Rounds at Children's Minnesota this morning, so I thought I would get started with this first ever special edition of the newsletter so that I could get this info to you sooner and keep Saturday's newsletter from becoming a novel! I'm going to start with conflicts of interest because I believe these form the rickety scaffolding upon which the rest of these recommendations rest.When I think about conflicts of interest, I generally feel that having a conflict of interest is not proof of bias, but is certainly a red flag indicating the need for taking a deeper look. Failing to freely and openly disclose a conflict of interest, on the other hand, seems more to me like a red flag doused in gasoline and set on fire. There's a lot of the latter type of red flags in these guidelines.To address conflicts of interest, the guidelines themselves state:FINANCIAL/CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES: An Independent review for bias was completed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr Barlow has disclosed a financial relationship with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development as a co-investigator.That's it. That is the only conflict of interest information provided. The same language is provided at the top of the guidelines and under the section “competing interests.” I cannot find any link to the actual review that they performed (if I missed it/you have it, please feel free to leave it in the comments!) I have to tell you that Dr. Barlow's disclosed relationship is pretty much the least of my concerns here.For example, based on their disclosure language you might not guess that, of the 14 authors who are medical doctors, at least 7 have taken money from companies that are developing or sell weight loss products that either directly benefit, or may benefit from these recommendations either through the development of a new drug, or approval of an existing drug for adolescents. The amount ranged from less than $20 for food and beverage (typically indicating that the doctor had attended one or more “educational” seminars by these companies,) to one author who took more than $50,000 primarily for consulting and speaking engagements on behalf of these companies.One of the companies that many took money from was Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company which is aggressively marketing the drugs that are discussed in the guidelines (with an acknowledgment that they were included in the guidelines even though the research for them was published after the evidence review had already been completed.) Also, these numbers are only for 2015-2021 and where data is available. We know that Novo Nordisk has been pouring money into their effort to promote Wegovy and make good on their promise to shareholders that they would use the drug to double their “ob*sity* sales” by 2025, so it's possible that quite a bit more money has changed hands than is represented here. Regardless, as you can see, none of these payments are mentioned in the conflict of interest statement.Based on the American Academy of Pediatrics' conflict of interest statement, you also might not guess that, in fact, Novo Nordisk is a “Patron” of the American Academy of Pediatrics itself- donating somewhere between $25,000 and $49,999 to the organization.Other “patrons” of the AAP include:GlaxoSmithKline, maker of the weight loss drug alliGenentech, which sells the weight loss drug XenicalProlacta, which manufactures human milk-based nutritional products that they claim lowers the risk of ob*sityOf course, none of this is proof that they manipulated the guidelines to benefit these companies, but absolutely none of this is disclosed in the conflict of interest statement which, again…big red flag for me. Considering all of this, I am unconvinced that the American Academy of Pediatrics was in a position to conduct an “Independent review for bias” of guidelines that are incredibly favorable for their “patrons” and the companies from which the authors received money.You may also be surprised to learn that disclosure rules don't even require that they acknowledge that almost every author has a career that is based in the “higher-weight as lifelong chronic illness” model that these guidelines embrace and perpetuate. There are authors who run pediatric weight loss clinics, authors who run pediatric weight loss surgery programs, authors who are employed as pediatric weight management specialists. Below you'll find a list of the authors with information that I pulled from their various online bios about their past and current work in pediatric “ob*sity” as well as the payments I found to them on openpayments.cms.govFor almost all of the authors, these recommendations will increase the market for their services. That doesn't necessarily mean that's why they are making the recommendations, but it's still the literal definition of a conflict of interest. And yet, no disclosure of this is even required and, as you might imagine, none is made.There is also one oddity that I want to point out. Sarah C. Armstrong (who, of the authors who are MDs, took the most money from pharmaceutical companies that do or may benefit from these guidelines at $51,050.45) claims “I subscribe to a "health at every size" approach to supporting children, teens, and young adults living with ob*sity” on the same webpage on which her title is “Medical Weight Management Specialist.” That is, quite literally, impossible as those two things are mutually exclusive. Health at Every Size™ stands completely opposed to the concept of weight management and the pathologizing of body size, including the use of the term “ob*sity.” There is no ambiguity or grey area here, Health at Every Size™ is the trademarked brand of the Association for Size Diversity and Health, there are literally rules for this. So, from my perspective either Dr. Armstrong (a medical doctor who is co-authoring guidelines for other doctors) doesn't understand the basic principles upon which she claims her practice is built, or she is co-opting the language of weight-neutral health in order to promote weight loss. Either way, to me this is concerning enough to point out.I want to be clear, I don't think that these authors are necessarily trying to create profit for themselves, or to harm children. There are a LOT of degrees and certifications held by these authors, and many hold positions at prestigious universities and healthcare facilities. I think they are probably well-intentioned and truly believe that they are doing what's best for children. (As someone who is both queer and fat, I can imagine that if, a few decades ago, you had gotten together a group of doctors who had centered their careers on treating “homosexuality,” you would have gotten guidelines very much like this.) I also think that they are deeply misguided, and that's not surprising given the billions that the weight loss industry has poured into conflating health with weight and weight loss, including in the research, and the (mis) education of healthcare practitioners. Still, I believe that, if adopted, these guidelines will do massive harm. In Saturday's regular edition of Weight and Healthcare there is a deeper dive into the guidelines themselves. And a piece specifically about their eating disorders claims is here. Here is the author list with payments and info I found about their work within the body size as pathology paradigm (note that this is not an exhaustive list and includes past and present work)Sarah E Hampl * Novo Nordisk, $15.15* Pediatrics, Weight Management Sandra G Hassink* Director of the AAP Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight* Began the weight management clinic at Nemours/AI DuPont Children's Hospital in 1988* Has collaborated in basic research efforts to identify pathophysiologic mechanisms of ob*sity* Has lectured widely in the field of pediatric ob*sity* Authored A Parent's Guide to Childhood Ob*sity, Pediatric Ob*sity: Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment Strategies for Primary Care, and Clinical Guide to Pediatric Weight Management* Dedicates a significant portion of her time to advocacy and policy development on ob*sity prevention and treatment. * Served on the IOM committee on Accelerating Progress on Ob*sity Prevention and was an author on the Expert Recommendations for Ob*sityAsheley  C Skinner* Areas of expertise: Implementation Science, Health Services Research, Child Ob*sitySarah C. Armstrong * Genetech $41,250.45, Pfizer $5,000, Novo Nordisk $4,800 * Medical Weight Management SpecialistSarah E. Barlow * Echosens $94.89, Alexion 84.31, Abbvie $52.83, Ethicon 51.10, Novo Nordisk 32.27, Avanos $14.13* Oversees an integrated program in ob*sity care that spans community programs, primary healthcare and tertiary care.Christopher F. Bolling * Allergan 145.29, Tris Pharma $50.82, GlaxoSmithKline $45.82, Sanofi $44.71, Takeda $30.39, Astra Zeneca 23.87* Ob*sity Task Force Chair, KY Chapter, American Academy of PediatricsKimberly C. Avila Edwards* Co-founded the Texas Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Ob*sity at Dell Children's Medical Center in 2010 * On the steering committee for the Institute for a Healthy Childhood Weight from 2012-2016* Chaired the Ob*sity Committee of TPS (Texas Pediatric Society) from 2007 to 2011Ihuoma Eneli* Director of the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's Hospital* Oversees a comprehensive pediatric ob*sity center with activities that include advocacy, prevention, medical weight management and adolescent bariatric surgery* Directs the Primary Care Ob*sity Network (PCON) which provides ob*sity-related training, resources and community integration for 21 primary care practices in Central Ohio* Has particular interest in intervention research for pediatric ob*sity* Member of the National Academy of Sciences Roundtable on Ob*sity SolutionsRobin Hamre* Ob*sity prevention program team leader for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Madeline M. Joseph* Chief, Division of Pediatric Bariatrics University of Florida HealthDoug Lunsford* Lead Patient Principal Investigator, PCORnet Ob*sity Studymember of the Parent and Patient Leadership Team for the Healthy Weight Network* Co-founder of the Healthy Weight Community* Twitter Bio: Working to end childhood ob*sityEneida Mendonca* Biomedical Informatics expert, no link to ob*sity medicineMarc P. Michalsky * Novo Nordisk $13,576.47* Surgical Director for the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition at Nationwide Children's Hospital* Serves as a clinical investigator on several National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored research initiatives examining outcomes following surgical weight reduction in the severely ob*se adolescent population.* Dr. Michalsky's team currently performs gastric sleeve surgery, gastric bypass surgery, and adjustable gastric banding on severely ob*se adolescentsNazrat Mirza (Rhythm Pharmaceuticals $526.50, Novo Nordisk $64.54)* Medical Director, IDEAL Pediatric Weight Management ClinicEduardo R. Ochoa * Merck $3,868.16* Principle investigator for the Children's Health Watch Little Rock site at Arkansas Children's HospitalMona Sharifi* Studies the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and implementation of novel primary care-based interventions for childhood ob*sity* Yale School of Medicine Ob*sity Research Working GroupAmanda E. Staiano* Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Assistant Professor, Pediatric Ob*sity and Health Behavior Lab* Studies the best ways to target children and adolescents who are most at-risk for ob*sity and chronic disease, tailoring physical activity interventions to help these children and adolescents achieve a healthy weightAshley E. Weedn * Novo Nordisk $64.52* During residency, she trained at the University of California at San Francisco in pediatric weight management* Her clinical and research interests are in childhood ob*sity. * She leads several pediatric ob*sity projects* Serves as the Medical Director of the OU pediatric multidisciplinary weight management clinic* Co-chairs the Ob*sity Special Interest Group of the Academic Pediatric Association* Serves as a Childhood Ob*sity Advisor for the American Academy of Pediatrics* Founded and co-chairs the Ob*sity Committee through the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics* Works with pediatricians across the state to address childhood ob*sity, including development of toolkits and webinars for primary care providers on childhood ob*sity assessment and management.     Susan K. Flinn* Writer/editor for hireJeanne Lindros* Manager, Ob*sity Initiatives, American Academy of Pediatrics* Co-presenter: Virtual reality-based training for motivational interviewing around childhood ob*sity – are pediatricians “game”?Kymika Okechukwu* Senior Manager, Evidence-Based Medicine Initiatives  - American Academy of PediatricsStay tuned for Saturday's deep dive into the guidelines!Did you find this post helpful? You can subscribe for free to get future posts delivered direct to your inbox, or choose a paid subscription to support the newsletter and get special benefits! Click the Subscribe button below for details:Liked this piece? 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*Trigger Warning: I will be discussing weight/size and some tough concepts. This information may be triggering, may lead to cognitive dissonance and bring up uncomfortable feelings*   In this special episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I discuss weight stigma and weight bias to raise your level of awareness around this important topic.     I've opened up one-on-one coaching spots for a limited time! Sign up for a free discovery call: Doctoryami.com/coachme     Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child's eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.    References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6469873/pdf/nihms-1017990.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890841/pdf/nt-50-117.pdf  https://www.nature.com/articles/ejcn2017155.pdf  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-021-00814-5.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2866597/pdf/1019.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6092785/pdf/12916_2018_Article_1116.pdf  https://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/jobe/2016/3753650.pdf  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0251566  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.739056/full  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-021-00982-4.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4381543/pdf/obr0016-0319.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3577669/pdf/1471-2393-13-19.pdf  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0159659&type=printable  https://christyharrison.com/blog/what-is-thin-privilege  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4236245/pdf/oby0022-2485.pdf  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-weight-game-how-body-size-bias-can-hold-back-health-science/      Mentions: Share this episode with 2 people!   VegNews Article about Fat Phobia In Vegan Community quoting Dr. Yami, I'M WITH LIZZO: WHY THE VEGAN ANTI-FAT BIAS NEEDS TO END NOW   Body of Truth by Harriet Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Truth-Science-Obsession-Weight/dp/0738218820   My interview with Harriet Brown, “Dieting, Health and Fat Talk”: https://apple.co/3tCW7WY   Follow @fatveganvoice   Organizations: Association for Size Diversity and Health: https://asdah.org/ National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance: https://naafa.org/ Council on Weight and Size Discrimination: http://cswd.org/     Harvard university implicit attitudes test on weight bias:  https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatouchtest.html      Send me an email to yami@doctoryami.com with questions and topics     Sign up for my newsletter doctoryami.com/signup   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com

*Trigger Warning: I will be discussing weight/size and some tough concepts. This information may be triggering, may lead to cognitive dissonance, and bring up uncomfortable feelings*   In this special episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I discuss weight stigma and weight bias to raise your level of awareness around this important topic. I've opened up one-on-one coaching spots for a limited time! Sign up for a free discovery call: Doctoryami.com/coachme Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website, and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child's eating, nutrition, or growth, consult a doctor.    References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6469873/pdf/nihms-1017990.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890841/pdf/nt-50-117.pdf  https://www.nature.com/articles/ejcn2017155.pdf  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-021-00814-5.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2866597/pdf/1019.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6092785/pdf/12916_2018_Article_1116.pdf  https://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/jobe/2016/3753650.pdf  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0251566  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.739056/full  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-021-00982-4.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4381543/pdf/obr0016-0319.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3577669/pdf/1471-2393-13-19.pdf  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0159659&type=printable  https://christyharrison.com/blog/what-is-thin-privilege  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4236245/pdf/oby0022-2485.pdf  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-weight-game-how-body-size-bias-can-hold-back-health-science/   Mentions: Share this episode with 2 people!  VegNews Article about Fat Phobia In Vegan Community quoting Dr. Yami, I'M WITH LIZZO: WHY THE VEGAN ANTI-FAT BIAS NEEDS TO END NOW Body of Truth by Harriet Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Truth-Science-Obsession-Weight/dp/0738218820 My interview with Harriet Brown, “Dieting, Health and Fat Talk”: https://apple.co/3tCW7WY   Follow @fatveganvoice   Organizations: Association for Size Diversity and Health: https://asdah.org/ National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance: https://naafa.org/ Council on Weight and Size Discrimination: http://cswd.org/  Harvard university implicit attitudes test on weight bias:  https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatouchtest.html    Send me an email to yami@doctoryami.com with questions and topics Sign up for my newsletter doctoryami.com/signup   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup   FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com

Being healthy is a combination of healthy behaviors, a positive attitude, and working at being the best version of yourself. In this episode, Nicole talks about respecting and accepting diversity in one's shape and size, understanding that health is not determined by our body size or shape... Because there is no specific number that can accurately measure health for all of us.RESOURCESUse code 'OPENCONVO' to get 20% off when you shop https://fabulouslyfearless.co Visit The Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) to learn more about the Health At Every Size® (HAES®) Principles and framework at https://asdah.org/How to Create Space and Set Up Life to Support You https://nicolewilliamspr.com/blog/how-to-create-space-and-set-up-life-to-support-you/

Anna Mackay and Anna Lutz have a conversation with Dr. Fiona Willer, an Australian advanced practice dietitian, academic, advocate, educator and organizational consultant on a mission to make the health sector a safe and inclusive place for larger-bodied people. They discuss: How Fiona decided to transition from being a weight-centric to a weight-inclusive practitioner, and how that affected her choices as an academic. The prevalence of weight stigma and weight bias in healthcare settings, and how this affects the decisions made by healthcare practitioners when treating patients.  The commonly held belief that losing weight will make someone a better person somehow and the ways we can push back against this idea. What the research tells us with regards to weight science. The ways we can effectively communicate weight-inclusive messaging to healthcare practitioners. Strategies for parents to manage negative messaging about weight and bodies. Links:  Support the Podcast -- Virtual “Tip Jar”! Fiona Willer Health Not Diets Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast  Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy Pinney Davenport Nutrition https://thirdwheeled.com/ https://m8.design/ https://www.sonics.io/ Dr Fiona Willer (AdvAPD, PhD, FHEA, GAICD) is an Australian dietitian, academic, educator, non-executive board director and health advocate with a career straddling higher education and the nonprofit and private sectors.  She is a long-standing lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics at Queensland University of Technology and is affiliated for research activities with the Healthy Primary Care team at Griffith University's Menzies Health Institute. Fiona's areas of expertise include the relationships between weight stigma, health consciousness, body appreciation and dietary quality, and the integration of inclusive weight-neutral lifestyle approaches (including Health at Every Size®) into healthcare practice and policy. Her business, Health, Not Diets, provides organisational consultancy and professional development resources for inclusive, weight-neutral healthcare practice and will be celebrating 10 years of advocacy in 2023. She is also proud to be the creator of the innovative Unpacking Weight Science professional development podcast. Fiona currently serves on the board of Dietitians Australia and has previously served on the boards of HAES Australia and the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) in the USA.

Continuing our conversation on health & wellbeing, this week we're analyzing our relationship with food through the lens of an OT.My guest this week, Emily Roberts, is making serious waves in the nutrition coaching space with her mission to ditch diet culture, come home to your body, and learn to practice wellness with compassion.I really connected with Emily's work on so many levels, and we could have talked for hours, so this is definitely an episode you won't want to miss!BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why intuitive eating isn't just another fad diet - it's a lifestyle.How reframing your relationship with food can change your life for the better!The secret to healing your inner childhood trauma when it comes to your relationship with food.Download The Intuitive Eating Book HERE and Check Out the Intuitive Eating Website HERE!Nourishing Women PodcastAssociation for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)If this episode has inspired your own journey of wellness, leave a review and share your biggest aha moments & takeaways with me. And while you've got your phone out, don't forget to connect with me on Instagram @OTsGoneRogue and Emily @TheBodyImageOT and at her website WellnessRootedWithin.com

Chelsey Levy, RDN, CDN Like so many of us, Chelsea came into the field of nutrition to manage body size. Why Chelsea says is it unethical to pursue weight loss. What do you do when someone wants to lose weight using Intuitive Eating? Weight suppression in larger body often goes unrecognized   Chelsea's Seasonings: Supervision for Intuitive Eating Counselor Certification Unlearning rules and rigidity and get connected to body, and  with eating disorder, this may not be accessible Health Sheets You're never going to get it right – we are always evolving Bio: Chelsea Levy (she/her) is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and registered dietitian nutritionist. She earned her Master of Science degree from Hunter College, and completed her dietetic internship at the City of New York (CUNY) School of Public Health in New York City. Chelsea is committed to utilizing Health at Every Size® (HAES®) principles in her approach to nutrition therapy. She works with individuals struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders, with a focus on weight-inclusive medical nutrition therapy, body image healing, and Intuitive Eating. Chelsea also has special interests in treating individuals with diabetes , and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) along with folks, who are in larger-bodies, and those who are identify as transgender or non-binary. She believes it is vital to provide care relevant to an individual's culture, ethnicity, and overall identities. Chelsea hosts a collaborative space for the exploration of food and body healing through creativity and compassion. Chelsea is a member of the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD), the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP), the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND), and the HAES® Registry. Before her focus in nutrition science, Chelsea worked in art production and has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in pPhotography from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. In her spare time, Chelsea enjoys live music, practicing yoga, and meditation. Chelsealevynutrition.com IG - @chelsealevynutrition   GP IDEA LinkedIn What is Great Plains IDEA? With your host Beth Harrell

This may be my favorite HOT FLASH to date! I review the normalcy of weight gain during perimenopause and why this change in body composition is generally NOT related to health. I explain the Health at Every Size (HAES) approach to health care and some tips and tricks for overcoming body shame/discomfort. NOTE: Lindo Bacon (formerly Linda Bacon) uses They/Them pronouns. I was not aware of the name change at the time of recording and apologize for not using the correct name/pronouns during recording. Also, Lindo Bacon is no longer associated with ASDAH as of this writing (7/2022). Links:ASDAH | Committed to Size Diversity in Health and HAES®Lindo Bacon, PhD, formerly Linda BaconImpact of fat stigma on health care: Fat Is Not the Problem--Fat Stigma Is - Scientific American Blog NetworkAubrey Gordon:About — Your Fat Friend and her amazing resource list Fat Reading List — Your Fat FriendHome – Radical Self-Love for Everybody and Every Body (thebodyisnotanapology.com)Bonus link: ASDAH and the HAES movement are growing in an exciting direction - check out this great presentation by their current vision and strategy leader Veronica Garnett Intersectional Liberation in Health at Every Size(tm) (no song) - YouTube

Yoga Journal, which is the long standing print magazine for yoga professionals, and the yoga community, is owned by the same parent company that publishes Clean Eating magazine. So there’s a lot of intersection in the writing and the journalists between them. And I find it very problematic. Extremely problematic. But that’s capitalism, right? You’re listening to Burnt Toast. This is the podcast where we talk about diet culture, fatphobia, parenting, and health. Today I’m chatting with Jessica Grosman! Jessica is an experienced anti-diet registered dietitian and certified Intuitive Eating counselor, weight inclusive health practitioner, and yoga teacher. She is on the faculty of Yoga for Eating Disorders, where she teaches the popular compassionate and mindful yin yoga series. And she’s a co-founder of Anti-Diet Culture Yoga, a platform with a mission to keep diet culture out of yoga spaces by providing training and educational opportunities for teachers. So, as you can probably guess from her bio, Jessica and I are discussing the intersection of diet culture and yoga today. This was such a fascinating conversation for me, because I truly did not know the extent to which yoga has been colonized and appropriated by white people and diet culture. If you have a fraught relationship with yoga, or have had that over the years like I have, I think you will get a lot out of this one. I do want to acknowledge that Jessica and I are two white, privileged ladies having this conversation. I’m very aware that in order to divest from yoga from diet culture and white supremacy more completely, we need to be learning this from people of color. We do shout out some of those voices towards the end of the episode. But I would love to know who else you are learning from—post suggestions in the comments so we can continue this conversation! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe, rate and review us in your podcast player! It’s free and a great way to help more folks find the show.Keep sending in your questions for Virginia’s Office Hours! If you have a question about navigating diet culture and anti-fat bias that you’d like to talk through with me, or if you just want to rant about a shitty diet with me, you can submit your question/topic here. I’ll pick one person to join me on the bonus episode so we can hash it out together.PS. Also hi new subscribers/listeners! I think a bunch of you found me through Julia Turshen’s podcast Keep Calm and Cook On. I have loved her entire series on Unapologetic Appetites and was delighted to join her for this conversation. Episode 52 TranscriptVirginiaHi, Jessica! Why don’t we start by having you tell our listeners a little bit about yourself and your work?JessicaMy work is primarily patient-focused nutrition therapy, and I work to help individuals reestablish a comfortable connection with food and body most often after years of living and diet culture. I am a member of ASDAH, the Association of Size Diversity and Health and use HAES principles in my individualized care. I’m also a yoga teacher, as I mentioned, and really love bringing together all sorts of ways to help people feel comfortable in their body.VirginiaI think you’re our first yoga teacher on the podcast and today that’s going to be our focus — this intersection of diet culture and yoga. I think for a lot of listeners, this probably isn’t breaking news. We’ve all kind of seen the Lululemon version of yoga, and the Gwyneth Paltrow / Goop version. I think a lot of us may assume that diet culture has been baked into yoga from the start. But is that true or do you see this as a more recent co-option of yoga?JessicaI want to start by asking you if you know what the word yoga means. So I want to spin this question back to you. VirginiaI feel like I knew this when I did a lot more yoga, and now I’m going to fail this quiz. JessicaIt’s okay! Yoga is a Sanskrit word that means “to yoke” or “to join.” So right there, the word yoga does not mean acrobatics, leggings, green juice, restrictive diets, or any other stereotype that has been portrayed in the media through diet culture. I want to acknowledge that right from the start that yoga has nothing to do with diet culture in its origin. I’m going to give you a little history lesson here. There are eight limbs of yoga, with only one being the physical practice of yoga, the poses and postures that we see so often. In the classic, traditional sense, yoga really is about the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind. The physical practice of yoga was developed to help rid the body of distractions, of impulses, to be able to sit and meditate. So if you think about kids in a classroom, we know that if we want kids to sit and concentrate, first we let them get all their energy out, and they run around on a playground have play time before they’re able to sit calmly and concentrate. Yoga, the physical practice of yoga, is in the same vein, to give the body time to rid itself of the distractions to be able to turn inward and sit and focus in meditation.VirginiaI love that framing and I’d never thought of it that way. And nothing you mentioned has to do with weight loss or changing your body size or shape. So when did the shift happened? JessicaSo, yoga was brought to the west from southern Asia about 100 years ago—and notice I said Southern Asia and not India, because yoga’s inception was not just in the land that is currently India, but all throughout southern Asia. So we want to give respect and honor to those lineages. But it was brought to the West about 100 years ago by a Russian woman named Eugenia Peterson who later changed her name to Indra Devy. She was an actress and a spiritual seeker who traveled to India and became the first female student of Krishna Macharia, who was considered the father of modern yoga. He created the posture-based yoga practice, the physical yoga that was influenced by martial arts and wrestling and British calisthenics. Remember, this was in colonized, British-occupied India. And so Indra was able to bring her yoga studies to the west with her when South Asians were not able to come West due to the Immigration Act of 1924, which set quotas for immigration from “less desirable” countries. Indra came back to the west, came to Hollywood dressed in saris and was emulated by movie stars and Hollywood types seeking exotic practices from the East to keep themselves young and beautiful. This was the start of the modern wellness movement and with yoga at the core. VirginiaShe’s like a proto-Gwyneth Paltrow.JessicaExactly. And you know, how ironic that she was on Gwyneth Paltrow land?VirginiaSo, the Western conception of yoga has always been more linked to diet culture. We wouldn’t have called it diet culture back then, but certainly this idea of the body and controlling the body. JessicaI would say so, especially in the yoga space that is full of white practitioners. I think South Asians in the West practicing yoga that are coming from that lineage, from their motherland, it’s a different type of practice. But the yoga of diet culture is very whitewashed.VirginiaLet’s talk specifics about how that manifests. What are some of the most surprising ways you’ve seen diet culture infiltrate yoga?Jessica Yoga is part of wellness culture and wellness culture is that friendly guise of diet culture which is rooted in capitalism. Yoga in the West is rooted in capitalism. I can tell you that working as a yoga teacher, to earn a living as a yoga teacher is not sustainable in our capitalistic society. There’s just no way to go about doing that for most people, other than those elevated—and I’m going to use air quotes—“gurus” of yoga, the ones that we see in the ads for Lululemon and all of the other brands.So yoga studios—we have yoga studios in the West, not so much in South Asia. But yoga studios in the West are for profit, and you can just look at what they sell beyond classes: The food, the drinks, the clothing, the apothecary items. This is all so steeped in diet culture. So before setting foot in a yoga studio, there’s this assumption that certain clothing is required to practice yoga, and that clothing is most often indicated for particular bodies. That keeps diversity out of yoga spaces. We don’t have to look too far to see that the ad campaigns for leggings, for activewear that is indicated for yoga practices, is usually on very small bodies. VirginiaAs you’re saying that, I’m just thinking I would feel weird going to a yoga class not wearing yoga pants. Like, we have this sense that you have to. But you also don’t have to. When I practice yoga at home, I often do it in just my pajama pants or any loose clothing. Why we have this idea that you have to wear this one type of pants to go to a yoga studio is fascinating.JessicaIt’s all about that culture of fitting in and needing to feel like you’re worthy of being in that space. VirginiaYep, that makes sense. And yet the pants so rarely have pockets and are not efficient for many of my needs.JessicaWell, that’s why you need more of the swag to go along with them.VirginiaOh, of course. JessicaYou need the correct bag to hold your yoga mat. And it has to be the correct yoga mat. And then the correct yoga bag, which has the pockets for this, that, and the other. VirginiaThere’s many more products we can buy.JessicaSo yoga studios, right? They’re selling more than classes. They’re selling a lifestyle. And I can tell you that walking into many studios—and I have not been in many studios since the pandemic, that’s been the beauty of the pandemic for me is the ability to both practice and teach yoga from the comfort of my home which I think is very, very important. But yoga studios have to make a profit and they do this by selling more than classes, by selling more than experience. So there is the clothing, there is oftentimes food—and I can tell you that it’s not chips and candy that are sold in yoga studios. It’s whatever bar or superfood of the moment is capturing the attention of wellness culture. It’s specific filtered water and kombucha and all sorts of other foods and foodstuffs that really have nothing to do with yoga or wellbeing, but just offer that glimmer of hope that by being in the space, by drinking this liquid, eating this snack, you’ll become more than who you were when you walked in the door. VirginiaAnd they’re also selling restriction too, right? There’s often an emphasis on cutting out food groups. I’m hoping you can tease this out a little bit. I know being vegetarian is linked to some of the history of yoga, but cutting out sugar seems more of just a straight up diet culture intervention. JessicaSo there are many different lineages of yoga. As I mentioned, yoga is not just based in the land that is currently referred to as India, but all over South Asia. And different lineages do have different traditions when it comes to food. There’s this assumption, though, that to practice yoga, to be a quote unquote “good yogi,” means that you are vegetarian, if not vegan, and that cannot be further from the truth. Really what we are looking for in a yoga experience is to feel well in your body. One of the ethical precepts of yoga is a Ahimsa and I’m sure a lot of people have heard this term Ahimsa, which means “no harm” and oftentimes gets co opted into meaning veganism as no harm, you’re not harming another living organism. But I like to turn back Ahimsa to no harm upon yourself. And really, when you’re not harming yourself, you’re loving yourself and taking care of yourself. The notion that to practice yoga means that you have to eat a certain way or not eat a certain way is completely false for the general population. As I said, there are pockets of yoga lineages and people practicing yoga that do take a different stance, but for the general public that wants to bring yoga into their life, keep on eating whatever you want and feel well in your body.VirginiaThat’s a really powerful reframing because yes, I’ve gotten stuck on that ahimsa, do no harm piece. And I think that’s really useful to consider that we have to include ourselves in that doing of no harm. I also want to circle back quickly to the guru concept that you touched on. I’m curious to hear more about to what extent the idea of a guru is important to what yoga was originally and how you see the guru concept working out today, because it seems like that’s often where a lot of the diet culture comes in, right? Because people in a studio or in a yoga community are so revering this one teacher to the point that there’s a lot of opportunities for harm. JessicaCorrect. Yoga in its origin was taught from teacher to student, and there wasn’t a set number of hours that you study with your teacher and then are declared a yoga teacher. It was a lifelong relationship of learning and reciprocity between student and teacher, and continuous learning. We don’t see that sort of student teacher relationship in modern yoga in the West. There is more of that Guru culture where teachers are revered. They’re oftentimes put on a pedestal and whatever a teacher says is often taken as the right thing to do, the right way to be. That’s really dangerous because the scope of practice which is a set of rules and policies set forth by Yoga Alliance, the governing body of yoga teachers, does not include any talk of food, diet or nutrition. Yet we know that to be far from the truth, that is definitely an area that is abused by many teachers who share their thoughts, their opinions, their personal experiences as the way things should be done, on and off of the mat. And that’s where the danger comes in. VirginiaI’m looking back on my own relationship with yoga over the years and so many workshops I went to with male gurus who were very hands on in their adjustments of the women who came in with the right Lululemon leggings. There’s just a whole whole lot going on there.JessicaAbsolutely. I mean, I didn’t even touch on the hands-on adjustments. Partly from teaching outside of studios, in the online space, I think we’ve gotten away from adjustments a lot, because my students are on the other side of the screen. But that sort of abuse in teacher/student relationships definitely has been well documented. I think the more subtle abuse or harm is the teacher or the guru that inflicts on their students their own beliefs, opinions, and knowledge that isn’t their place to share.VirginiaIt can be hard when you’re seeking something from yoga, which a lot of people are. You’re in a vulnerable position, right? This person seems to have a lot of answers. They’re personifying this lifestyle that’s extremely seductive. And often you’re getting some real tangible benefits from the yoga practice. So it can get very murky and hard to sort out. Like, which aspect of what I’m doing in yoga, what’s coming from the breathing or the meditation or the physical work and what’s coming from now I’m doing this cleanse with 30 people in my studio?JessicaExactly, exactly. It gets blurry, as you said, and I think it’s important for anyone that is currently practicing yoga or looking to begin a yoga practice to really examine their intention for being in a space or for being in the presence of a particular teacher. VirginiaYeah, let’s talk more about that. There’s obviously so much that’s great about yoga and making yoga more accessible for all bodies is so important. So how can we think about separating yoga from diet culture? How do you start to suss out where a studio falls in all of this? And how do you figure out what to wear if you don’t want to wear skinny yoga pants?JessicaYou never need to wear skinny yoga pants. The most important thing from the start is to be comfortable. So skinny yoga pants aren’t comfortable for you, then that’s not what you should be wearing. But I think the most important thing from the start is to read class descriptions. If you’re looking for a yoga class, read class descriptions. There should not be any promise of changing a body or any regimented requirements for diet involved, right? Along the lines of diet, culture and wellness culture and its roots in white supremacy and patriarchy, we have to look at classes and specifically about levels of classes and saying that a class is advanced and has advanced poses is not a place that welcomes everyone, right? If you go to a class and feel like you’re being told to just rest while everyone else is doing some fancy shape pose, then that class is not for you, and that class shouldn’t be taught that way, either. We have autonomy as yoga students to practice the way we want to in our body, our bodies are unique and individual and have unique capabilities that change from day to day. So there is no one pose or practice is more advanced than another. It’s learning how to honor your body and its unique abilities from day to day, from moment to moment.VirginiaI certainly have had and I’m sure many people listening have had that feeling of failure, when you’re told, “okay, you can just go into child’s pose now,” and that feels very stigmatizing. I think a lot of teachers mean it kindly. I think they mean, like, listen to your body and take your time and whatever. But if you’re the one person in the room, and especially if you’re in a bigger body than everybody else, it doesn’t feel kind. JessicaI also pay attention to the languaging used by the teacher and the languaging used within a yoga studio. You want language to be qualitative, and not descriptive. Descriptive language can be inappropriate and stigmatizing. So for example, if a teacher says, “place your hands on your fleshy thighs” versus “place your hands on your upper legs,” there’s a big difference right there. “Rest your hands on your abdomen” versus “rest your hands on your soft belly.” Well, it just isn’t comfortable, right? This is something that’s very nuanced. My experience in teaching yoga for eating disorders and those suffering from eating disorders—that’s very trauma informed work—really informs the language that I use. But I think it’s something that all yoga teachers need to have exposure to and be taught the nuance of qualitative and descriptive languaging. Because there is something very uncomfortable about being told to put your hands on your fleshy thighs, on your soft belly.(Note from Virginia: Obviously fleshy thighs and soft bellies are not inherently bad! Jessica is referencing how these descriptions can feel not great when used by thin teachers, in a diet culture context.)VirginiaI had a yoga teacher once who taught triangle pose by telling us to imagine our body between two panes of glass. It took me years to even recognize how stigmatizing that was because I don’t want my round body flattened between two panes of glass. That’s not a helpful note. I don’t really want anyone’s body being flattened between two panes of glass. That sounds painful. It’s an incredibly anti-fat image.Jessica I couldn’t agree more. I want to point out that yoga is an embodied practice. So that means listening to your body’s cues and messages and trusting yourself and your instincts. So, if you don’t feel comfortable in a space, if you don’t feel comfortable in the presence of a teacher, if it’s online or in person, trust your body. Trust your nervous system, if you have that awareness because it’s very hard to have an embodied practice and embodied experience in a body that is heightened and on alert and not relaxed and not comfortable.JessicaSo in terms of where diet culture comes in to yoga, and especially in social media, at this point, Yoga Journal, which is the long standing print magazine for yoga professionals, and the yoga community, has a large online presence. And it is owned by the same parent company that publishes Clean Eating magazine. There’s a lot of intersection in the writing and the journalists between Yoga Journal and Clean Eating. I find it very problematic. Extremely problematic. But that’s capitalism, right? VirginiaIt sure is.JessicaThe other very alarming situation that I’ve seen time and time again is this notion that some students, especially in a more active yoga class, will leave before savasana, before the end of class. Savasana is this time to reconnect with the body, to integrate all of the practice into the body. Its definition is “corpse pose.” Not to be gruesome, but just laying on the back in stillness that is savasana. There are a number of people, as I said, especially in more active classes that will leave class before savasana because it’s not a calorie burning pose. They feel like they need to keep the body moving and active and that rest is for the weary. It’s very sad to me.VirginiaI admit, savasana is the pose I often struggle with most, not because I want to burn calories but just because I’m, feeling like I need to get on with my day. But that’s also why it’s important, right? That’s what I need to be challenging. But yes, thinking of yoga as a workout, period, is so problematic. But certainly then thinking every minute of it has to be this really intense workout is that’s just straight up diet culture, for sure.JessicaYoga as a workout is straight up diet culture, because as I said, at the beginning, yoga is for the purpose of being able to sit and meditate. One thing I didn’t say at the start is the way that I define yoga is the integration of body, mind, and breath in the present moment. So, Virginia, we’re practicing yoga right now. We are having this conversation. We’re here, we’re breathing. We’re present. We’re in the present moment. We are practicing yoga. We are not doing handstands and contorting our bodies. VirginiaWe are not, for people who can’t see us. Nobody’s in a  headstand right now. JessicaMaybe when we’re done recording, I will go and get in that headstand. But for now…VirginiaThat’s such a more inclusive way to think about it because so many of the Yoga Journal cover poses are so inaccessible for bigger bodies. We should talk about that, too. I have a longtime hatred of shoulder stand because if you are a person with a stomach and large breasts, being in shoulder stand can feel like your body is suffocating you. It puts me immediately at war with my body when that’s not at all how I want to feel during a yoga practice. It always strikes me as a very male body designed pose. I don’t know if there are other examples like that you want to mention, in terms of getting away from this specific idea of doing yoga for certain bodies.JessicaI want to acknowledge that any body—any shape and size body—can be challenged by different yoga shapes, yoga poses. Someone in a thin privileged body may not have the ability to get into every shape and that is due to bone structure. Bone structure and the uniqueness of anybody’s bones and joints and tissues, regardless of their body size. So this assumption that you need to be in a smaller frame body, in a thin, privileged body to practice yoga is completely false. Just because you have a smaller body doesn’t mean that you’re able to do every shape either. So there are ways for every body, every single body shape and size, to get into nearly all of the shapes and postures and poses that are out there. I’ve done training on how to teach yoga for those that are bedbound, yoga for people in wheelchairs. There actually is bed yoga, which is so lovely and really beneficial for people that don’t have the ability to get out of bed, don’t have the ability to get out of a wheelchair or some other mobility device. VirginiaAs you’re saying this too, I’m realizing another way that the diet culture shows up is we so often think of modifications for poses as either failure or as a starting point and you have to progress beyond. Like, you have to eventually be able to do inversions in the middle of the room is always a big one that comes up in class. I have no interest in doing a headstand in the middle of the room. I want the wall there. I want to know that I’ve got that support. The idea that I’ve somehow never achieved a true headstand because I don’t feel safe doing it in the middle of a room is so frustrating. And there are so many examples of that.JessicaUsing props, including the wall, the wall is the greatest of all props is not a sign of inadequacy, or of being a beginner being a failure. Oftentimes, and more often than not, the use of a prop can help you get further into a shape into an area of the body that you didn’t know you had access to. VirginiaWho else do you love who’s fighting this diet culture definition of yoga? Who are you learning from? I would love to shout out some names.Jessica There are a lot of people bringing awareness to the origins and to the roots of yoga, the South Asian roots. Names like Susanna Barkataki. There’s two podcasters from the Yoga is Dead podcast, Jesal Parikh and Tejal Patel. Those three women in particular are bringing a lot of awareness of the roots of yoga and what has happened through colonization and cultural appropriation of yoga practices. I don’t see as much of the resistance to diet culture, because I see this is a little different from the fat positive or body positive movement within yoga. There is a small but mighty group of us registered dietitian and yoga teachers and a very small group that I know of that are in the anti-diet, weight inclusive space and practicing as Registered Dietitians as well as yoga teachers that are really trying to make sure that diet culture does not continue to bring harm or the harm of diet culture into the yoga space. One of my colleagues and I have started Anti-Diet Culture Yoga as a training platform for yoga teachers to help them decipher what is the true teachings of yoga versus what is the influence of diet culture. VirginiaThere are so many ways we need to rethink what modern yoga has become. It makes sense that not everybody is doing all of the work, because there’s so much work. I’ll shout out a couple of people I love on Instagram who are doing yoga and fat bodies. Jessamyn Stanley has been a longtime go-to for me. I love her underbelly app videos. They were really a turning point for my yoga relationship, both in terms of being able to do yoga outside of a studio and do yoga with someone who wasn’t in a thin body. All of that was really liberating for me. I also love @fringeish on Instagram. Shannon does a lot challenging people’s perceptions of what fat bodies can do with yoga, and creating safe spaces. Dianne Bondy is another one I’ve learned a lot from. So they’re there. You’re right, there’s not nearly enough. Different people are working on different aspects of this, but it is encouraging to see this kind of small community of voices emerging.JessicaI also I want to give a shout out to accessible yoga, specifically to Jivana Heyman, who has done a tremendous amount for bringing yoga to all people and that recognition that any body and everybody, regardless of shape, size, color, ability, disability, so on and so forth, can practice yoga in a meaningful way. I also want to mention Yoga for Eating Disorders which is an online school that I’m on the faculty of. One thing that we didn’t touch upon, which is a whole other conversation is that not all yoga is good yoga. Yoga and its intertwining with diet culture has been harmful and in the perpetuation of disordered eating and development of eating disorders. Not all yoga is good yoga for all bodies and for all people, especially those suffering with issues of disordered eating and eating disorders. At yoga for eating disorders we teach in a way that is safe is trauma-informed and is available to help heal the relationship with the body in a way that is neutral and supportive. VirginiaIt’s so important to have that safe space. Butter For Your Burnt ToastVirginiaWell, Jessica, we always wrap up, as you know, with our butter for burnt toast segment, so I would love to know what is your butter for us today?JessicaI’m so glad you asked! Because it’s summertime, and there’s nothing better in the summer than ice cream. And I’m talking about real ice cream. I’m not talking about Tasti D-lite. I’m a former New Yorker that thought that Tasti D-lite was a good thing. Now is the time on a beautiful sunny afternoon or a rainy afternoon like I have today here to go and enjoy a bowl of ice cream, cone of ice cream, whatever it may be. I just can’t think of anything better. VirginiaIt really is one of the most perfect things about summer. I’m gonna do a plant recommendation for my plant obsessed listeners. My butter is the Great Umbrella Plant, Darmera Peltata. Okay, so Darmera looks like a giant rhubarb. It has a very round umbrella shaped leaf. It’s a garden plant, not a house plant. I should have started with that. It’s native to the Pacific Northwest but it grows really well in shade gardens if you have enough moisture. I’ve just put some in and they get huge and they put up these really pretty pink flowers in the spring. And then you get these giant leaves for the rest of the season. So if you’re looking for a good plant for a shade garden, check out Darmera. It’s like an alternative to a hosta but even more giant big leaves. Very cool.All right. Well, thank you so much, Jessica, for being here! Where can we follow you and learn more about your work?JessicaYou can find me on Instagram at @withhealthandgratitude and that’s also the name of my website, with health and gratitude which has all the information for how to work with me for nutrition therapy. I teach weekly online yin yoga classes which are accessible for everyone—there is no previous experience required. Links to my classes are at yoga for eating disorders. I have hundreds of recipes on my website, original recipes—I used to do work and recipe development and culinary education. So my website has lots of information regardless of what you’re looking for. There’s something for everyone. VirginiaWe will link to that. Thank you so much for being here!Thanks so much for listening to Burnt Toast! If you’d like to support the show, please subscribe for free in your podcast player and tell a friend about this episode.Consider a paid subscription to the Burnt Toast newsletter! It’s just $5 a month or $50 for the year you get a ton of cool perks and you keep that’s an ad- and sponsor-free space.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. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe

On Today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Margaret Funk, one of Melrose's outpatient medical providers. Karen and Margaret will discuss Health at Every Size, a philosophy that directly challenges diet culture and can be a helpful mindset for those in recovery.  Health at Every Size promotes the idea that all foods fit, we can move our bodies for the sheer joy of it, and that all bodies and sizes are accepted.Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission.

How does the term obesity affect people living in fat bodies? What are the origins of fatphobia? What are the ways that diet culture keeps women from embracing their power? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Dr. Marianne Miller, an eating disorder specialist, regarding diet culture, feminism, and the patriarchy. They discuss how racism and intersectionality lead to the development of ‘fat phobia', which has been used to control how women view themselves and their worth. Dr. Miller shared how she works to help women reclaim their connection to their body and intuition. Dr. Miller has been in the mental health field for 25 years and has specialized in eating disorders for the last 10 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. Miller loves working with eating disorders, and 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 she is LGBTQIAA+ affirming. LINKS Dr Miller's website: www.drmariannemiller.com Follow her on IG & FB: @drmariannemiller Freedom From Binge Eating Class Intuitive Eating by Elyse Resch, Evelyn Tribole Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings Association for Size Diversity and Health ** Our website www.consciousantiracism.com You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408 Follow her on: Instagram at @jillwenerMD Twitter at @jillwenerMD Facebook at @jillwenerMDmeditation LinkedIn at @jill-wener-md-682746125

*Trigger Warning: I will be discussing weight/size and some tough concepts. This information may be triggering, may lead to cognitive dissonance and bring up uncomfortable feelings*   In this special episode of Veggie Doctor Radio, I discuss weight stigma and weight bias to raise your level of awareness around this important topic.     I've opened up one-on-one coaching spots for a limited time! Sign up for a free discovery call: Doctoryami.com/coachme     Disclaimer: The information on this blog, website and podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not meant to replace careful evaluation and treatment. If you have concerns about your or your child's eating, nutrition or growth, consult a doctor.    References: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6469873/pdf/nihms-1017990.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4890841/pdf/nt-50-117.pdf  https://www.nature.com/articles/ejcn2017155.pdf  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-021-00814-5.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2866597/pdf/1019.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6092785/pdf/12916_2018_Article_1116.pdf  https://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/jobe/2016/3753650.pdf  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0251566  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.739056/full  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41366-021-00982-4.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4381543/pdf/obr0016-0319.pdf  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3577669/pdf/1471-2393-13-19.pdf  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0159659&type=printable  https://christyharrison.com/blog/what-is-thin-privilege  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4236245/pdf/oby0022-2485.pdf  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-weight-game-how-body-size-bias-can-hold-back-health-science/      Mentions: Share this episode with 2 people!   VegNews Article about Fat Phobia In Vegan Community quoting Dr. Yami, I'M WITH LIZZO: WHY THE VEGAN ANTI-FAT BIAS NEEDS TO END NOW   Body of Truth by Harriet Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Truth-Science-Obsession-Weight/dp/0738218820   My interview with Harriet Brown, “Dieting, Health and Fat Talk”: https://apple.co/3tCW7WY   Follow @fatveganvoice   Organizations: Association for Size Diversity and Health: https://asdah.org/ National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance: https://naafa.org/ Council on Weight and Size Discrimination: http://cswd.org/     Harvard university implicit attitudes test on weight bias:  https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatouchtest.html      Send me an email to yami@doctoryami.com with questions and topics     Sign up for my newsletter doctoryami.com/signup   MORE LISTENING OPTIONS Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/vdritunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/vdrspotify   NEWSLETTER SIGN UP https://doctoryami.com/signup     FIND ME AT Doctoryami.com Instagram.com/thedoctoryami Facebook.com/thedoctoryami Veggiefitkids.com   * * * * MORE FROM ME Read - http://veggiefitkids.com/blog Listen: http://bit.ly/vdrpodcast Watch - http://bit.ly/vfkvideos TEDx Talk - http://bit.ly/DOCTORYAMITEDX   * * * *   Questions? Email me: Yami@doctoryami.com

Fellow anti-diet dietitian Aaron Flores returns to discuss unrealistic expectations placed on men and their bodies, the disconnect between the eating-disorder community and social-justice issues, why providers need to heal their own eating issues, the relationship between gym culture and diet culture, how pornopgraphy influences the way men learn about masculinity, tips for bringing your male loved ones into your process of diet-culture recovery, and so much more! Plus, Christy answers a listener question about whether joining fitness competitions can ever be helpful in eating-disorder recovery. (This episode originally aired on September 9, 2019.) Aaron Flores is a registered dietitian nutritionist based out of Los Angeles, California. With over 10 years of experience, Aaron has worked with eating disorders in a variety of settings. He currently works part-time at Center for Discovery and part-time in his private practice in Calabasas, CA. He is a Certified Body Trust® provider, and his main areas of focus are Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size®. In his work, Aaron helps individuals learn how to make peace with food and develop body-positive behaviors. His work has been featured during Weight Stigma Awareness Week, in blogs for the National Eating Disorder Information Centre and National Eating Disorder Association. Aaron is a frequent speaker and has presented at the 2016 and 2017 Binge Eating Disorder Awareness Annual Conference, the 2018 and 2019 International Conference on Eating Disorders and the 2018 Association for Size Diversity and Health Conference and the closing Keynote at the 2019 Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association Conference. Along with his work with eating disorders, he also is a co-host of the podcast, Dietitians Unplugged. Find him online at smashtheweightriarchy.com. Subscribe to our newsletter, Food Psych Weekly, to keep getting new weekly Q&As and other new content while the podcast is on hiatus! If you're ready to break free from diet culture once and for all, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. You'll get all your questions answered in an exclusive monthly podcast, plus ongoing support in our private community forum and dozens of hours of other great content. Christy's first 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, for help getting started on the anti-diet path. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych. Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at christyharrison.com/questions.

In this episode Jessi discusses the controversy surrounding Lindo Bacon in relation to the Health At Every Size movement. This encompasses the allegations made against Lindo of exploitation by Marquisele Merecedes and others, and the response provided by the Association for Size Diversity and Health which holds the Health At Every Size trademarks. Marquisele Mercedes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatmarquisele/The Association for Size Diversity and Health: https://asdah.org/The Avatars Project: https://jessikneeland.com/products/the-avatars-project/Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://jessikneeland.com/products/av...Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/

If you are someone who is trying to eat more nutritiously, create a better relationship with food, and develop a healthier relationship with your body, you are going to learn a lot from this episode with Emilie Hebert.   Emilie shares valuable insights on how to navigate nutrition, body image and more. Excited for you to hear all the good stuff ahead! Key Takeaways from This Episode What is disordered eating? Navigating your way through the standards set by the world of social media Insightful thoughts on building healthy behaviors and eating patterns for every size Tips on how to start good eating habits Helpful recommendations on dealing with nutrition and wellness information overload   Disclaimer: All information and views shared on the Live Greatly podcast are purely the opinions of the authors, and are not intended to provide medical advice or treatment recommendations. The contents of this podcast are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health professionals when you have any questions regarding your specific health, changes to diet and exercise, or any medical conditions.    Resources Mentioned In This Episode Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Association of Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) Paleo Keto   About Emilie Hebert Emilie Hebert, MS, RDN, is a registered dietitian, content creator, cat mom, and house plant collector. As a dietitian at the virtual private practice Nourishing Minds Nutrition, Emilie works one-on-one with clients struggling with disordered eating, orthorexia, and chronic dieting using the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size. She specializes in working with clients who are vegan or vegetarian, have food allergies or restrictions, or are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Since 2015 she has managed her food blog EmilieEats.com, where she shares delicious vegan recipes with 200,000+ people every month. A born and bred Cajun, Emilie now lives in Colorado with her girlfriend Taylor and two spunky cats. Alongside nutrition, she is passionate about interior design, DIY projects, houseplants, and finding the best margarita in town. Connect with Emilie Website: Emilie Eats l Nourishing Minds Nutrition Facebook: Emilie Eats Instagram: @emilieeats Twitter: @emilieeats Email: emilie@emilieeats.com    About National Sleep Foundation This podcast episode is sponsored by National Sleep Foundation. Founded in 1990, the National Sleep Foundation is committed to advancing excellence in sleep health theory, research, and practice. Its mission is dedicated to improving health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy. Connect with National Sleep Foundation Website: National Sleep Foundation Instagram: @sleepfoundation Twitter: @sleepfoundation Facebook: National Sleep Foundation LinkedIn: National Sleep Foundation   Kristel Bauer, the Founder of Live Greatly, is on a mission to help people thrive personally and professionally. She is a corporate wellness expert, Integrative Medicine Fellow, Keynote Speaker & TEDx speaker.  Follow her on: Instagram: @livegreatly_co Clubhouse: @livegreatly LinkedIn: Kristel Bauer Youtube: Live Greatly, Kristel Bauer To Book Kristel as a speaker for your next event, click here.

Joining me today on the pod today is with the fabulous, Dr. Lisa Folden. . She is a licensed physical therapist, mom-focused health coach, and the owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Lisa shares with us how she got started in Physical Therapy, why she chose a weight-neutral approach to health, common misconceptions regarding fitness and body size, and some of the lessons she has learned along the way. We also talk about practical and easy steps you can take if you are seeking a healthier lifestyle. As a body-positive women's health expert and health at every size (HAES) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking a healthier lifestyle by guiding their wellness choices through organization, planning strategies, and holistic goal setting. Dr. Folden is a mom of three, published author, and speaker who understands the complex needs of the modern busy woman. Therefore, she considers helping busy moms find their ‘healthy' one of her top priorities. Dr. Lisa is a regular contributor to articles on topics related to physical therapy, health, wellness, self-care, motherhood, body positivity, and pregnancy and has had the distinct honor of being featured in Oprah Magazine, Shape Magazine, Livestrong, Bustle, and several other publications. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists, the Association of Size Diversity & Health, The Know Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and serves as an expert panelist for H.E.R. Health Collective (2021-2022) Listen in to learn more: Does weight determine someone's physical health and why are there such mainstream misconceptions around this? Dr. Lisa offers ideas on how to do health-promoting activities when physical activity is uncomfortable or even painful in a larger body. How can someone regain that trust with their own body to move in ways that feel good rather than rely on external pressures or standards? Plus much more, including the MOST IMPORTANT tip for maintaining “physical fitness” throughout our life Resources Connect with Dr. Lisa Website: https://www.healthyphit.com/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HealthyPhit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyphit/ APPLY FOR GROUP COACHING: ACADEMY SPRING 2022 COHORT: https://makainutrition.com/behindthebingeacademy/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binge.nutritionist/

Alyson McAdams RD and I (let's be honest, I have a lot to say here), talk about our culture and the grip body and health obsession has (or has had) on so many of us.  Alyson is a non-diet, weight-inclusive dietitian specializing in disordered eating, intuitive eating, and family nutrition. Alyson works to help others develop a strong, flexible, and positive relationship with food. She is passionate about helping you discover peace with food and your body so you can show up fully for what matters to you in life. Formally, Alyson is a registered dietician,  her focus is so much bigger than food. And as many of us have come to understand, it is never really about the food. Alyson is dedicated to having an honest look at the culture of dieting, fitness, media, and the unworthiness that is born of it. She wants to help other humans free themselves from these chronic concerns and help heal and ultimately liberate us from this toxic energy suck (my words, not hers). This is a very personal conversation for me too as it is a space I had struggled with for a long, long time and ultimately a journey that has offered me so much wisdom and insight having waded through it. Alyson is a social justice advocate, she promotes the Health at Every Size (HAES) initiative.  . Learn more about her work here https://www.alysonmcadams.com/ More resources listed at alysonmcadams.com/resourcesNational Eating Disorder Association (free screening tool available) - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/Association for Size Diversity and Health - https://asdah.org/FEAST (mentioned early in the episode) - https://www.feast-ed.org/P.S. There will be a follow-up convo with some of my favorite yogis who live in larger bodies and how the world of fitness, diet-culture, and more specifically navigating the yoga practice and finding their place in the yoga community.   

On our third and final podcast around size diversity, host Phil Wagner welcomes Dr. MaryBest Asbury, an Associate Professor at Middle Tennessee State University whose research focuses on weight and obesity stigma in interpersonal and health interactions.  She and Phil talk about how the culture in one's home growing up affects their views on their own body, how 3D body scanning can be used recklessly in higher end department stores, why weight stigma D&I work benefits everybody in the workplace, and so much more. If you'd like to follow William & Mary's School of Business or learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion podcast and our programs, please visit us at www.mason.wm.edu.

As promised, we're continuing our three-part arc on size diversity. Building upon our conversation with Dr. Rebecca Puhl, we're joined today by someone who has spent her professional life advocating for body positivity, specifically within the context of the world of work. Jessica Richman is a San-Francisco based Trade and Investment Director for the Australian Trade and Investment Commission. But we're talking today about something else that Jessica has been involved with. In 2019, Jessica founded the VISIBLE COLLECTIVE—an initiative that advises companies on product development, marketing, and new business development to better serve people of size. If you'd like to follow William & Mary's School of Business or learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion podcast and our programs, please visit us at www.mason.wm.edu.

Today on the first of three episodes dealing with weight discrimination in the workplace, we're pleased to be joined by Dr. Rebecca Puhl. Dr. Puhl is Deputy Director for the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity and Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at UConn. She has testified in state legislative hearings on weight bias, routinely provides expertise to state and national health organizations, and has developed evidence-based training programs to reduce weight bias that have been implemented in medical facilities across the country. She and host Phil Wagner discuss how to identify weight stigma, how best to promote health at every size, what workplaces can do to be more inclusive for people of varying sizes, and more. If you'd like to follow William & Mary's School of Business or learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion podcast and our programs, please visit us at www.mason.wm.edu.

Body size diversity in coaching is essential to dismantling fatphobia and diet culture. In today's Panel Discussion with Brianna Campos & Victoria Welsby, we discuss diverse body representation. We also explored how fatphobia impacts visibility and success for fat folks, and what our straight-sized colleagues can do to take action. We need to eradicate hate towards fat folks and dismantle the systemic fatphobia that oppresses us. Certainly, the time to act is now. What you'll learn listening to this episode on body size diversity in coaching: Why diverse body representation matters in the non-diet space How to deal with trolls as a fat creator The impact of fatphobia on visibility and success How to create body diversity in the non-diet profession Links mentioned in the show: NON-DIET PROFESSIONAL MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FREE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & RESOURCES  . Connect with our guests: WEBSITE – VICTORIA INSTAGRAM – VICTORIA FACEBOOK – VICTORIA WEBSITE – BRIANNA  . INSTAGRAM – BRIANNA FACEBOOK – BRIANNA

Kendra Theones came to the field of dietetics with a psychology undergrad degree and work right now in nutrition & dietetics at New York City's Hunter College. Kendra desires to work in the field as a non-diet dietitian helping patients to recover from chronic dieting and disordered eating.  She is Vice-President of the Anti-Diet Dietetic Students organization and is a member of the Association of Size Diversity and Health. Passionate about the non-diet approach and reducing harm in the fields of nutrition & public health, she plans to advocate for policy change to push the non-diet agenda forward.  What was super fun was hearing how she stumbled upon her approach and brace yourself as she shares so many important shout outs to resources she's gathered along the way.   She will become eligible to sit for her board exam in the spring of 2022. We can't wait to see where she will take this!!!    Kendra's recommended seasonings for us as professionals today:  “How can discussions in school talk about malnutrition without talking about eating disorders?”   “You have to make sacrifices and prioritize things that are more important to you to learn”   Shout outs from Kendra:  -Sick Enough by Dr.Jennifer Gaudiani - https://www.sickenough.com/  -Anti-Diet Dietetic Students (@anti.diet.dietetic.students)  -The Kite Sisters Book – More than a Body  -Kendra-@kendra.in.the.kitchen  -Anti-Diet Book by Christy Harrison  https://christyharrison.com/book-anti-diet-intuitive-eating-christy-harrison  -Molly Kellogg RD – Internal Family Systems for Dietitians - https://mollykellogg.com/professionals/ifs/  -Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch - https://www.intuitiveeating.org/  -Association of Size Diversity and Health   https://asdah.org/  -Cross reference to Heather Caplan on supervision - https://heathercaplan.com/podcast/anti-diet-supervision-series-what-is-supervision/  Rachel Naar, RD – Eating Disorders and Food Allergies - https://www.rachelnaarnutrition.com/  Fitragamuffin  Books - Unapologetic Eating and Gentle Nutrition    -Kendra-@kendra.in.the.kitchen  With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

From straddling the paradigms of weight management treatment (that is "baked into all of our training") to his manifesto for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) treatment, Aaron Flores shares what he wishes he would have known as he was entering this field of eating disorders.  As a new dietitian, Aaron shares he had a different passion and remembers thinking, "I knew I would never work with eating disorders".  We are SO GRATEFUL he now does! As co-instructor for the Binge Eating Disorder Course through EDRD Pro, Aaron shares his emotional growth journey that includes how professional and personal knowledge of shame and trauma is essential to fight against weight stigma and for social justice for all in the room. Although designed for dietitians, this course is excellent for any professional who wants to expand their understanding of BED and of being a clinician side-by-side with our clients. ---------------  Aaron is a registered dietitian nutritionist based out of Los Angeles, California. With over 10 years of experience, Aaron has worked with eating disorders in a variety of settings. A large part of his career was spent working at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System where he helped develop and launch one of the first Binge Eating Disorder programs to help Veterans struggling with this disorder. Since leaving the VA, Aaron has continued to work in the eating disorder community helping run groups and providing individual counseling to adolescents and adults. He currently works part-time at Center for Discovery as Senior Coordinator for Weight-Inclusive Care and part-time in his private practice in Calabasas, CA. He is a Certified Body Trust® provider, and his main areas of focus are Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size®. In his work, Aaron helps individuals learn how to make peace with food and develop body-positive behaviors. His work has been featured during Weight Stigma Awareness Week, in blogs for the National Eating Disorder Information Centre and National Eating Disorder Association. Aaron is a frequent speaker and has presented at the 2016 and 2017 Binge Eating Disorder Awareness Annual Conference, the 2018 and 2019 International Conference on Eating Disorders and the 2018 Association for Size Diversity and Health Conference. Along with his work with eating disorders, he also is a co-host of the podcast, Dietitians Unplugged. Aaron Flores's private practice is in Calabasas, CA. He also works at Center for Discovery as Senior Coordinator for Weight-Inclusive Care He uses Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size® in his work to help individuals learn how to make peace with food and their bodies. He is a Certified Body Trust® provider and he also the co-host of the popular podcast, Dietitians Unplugged.  You can find him on Instagram at #SmashTheWeightriarchy.   EDRD Pro stands for Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians and Professionals. If you haven't heard of it, an online learning platform for eating disorder dietitians that has been growing since 2017.  You can learn all about membership benefits and browse the webinar library at EDRDpro.com. Catering to eating disorder dietitians, members range from students to seasoned professionals. Every month, there are new continuing education webinars that explore various topics related to eating disorder treatment, counseling skills, working from a weight inclusive lense, and even clinician self-care. In addition to the monthly webinars, there are amazing courses that you can complete at your own pace, including courses on: treating ARFID, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in Nutrition Counseling, Working with Adolescents from a Family Based Treatment-informed approach, and the newest course - Binge Eating Disorder Treatment for Dietitians.     This course, co-instructed by Aaron Flores and Fiona Sutherland is the first comprehensive training course designed just for RDs on an inclusive approach to treating BED. It includes 5 self-paced learning modules as well as 4, 90-minute live learning sessions that start in July. Sign up by July 15th in order to grab your spot for the summer 2021 cohort of live meetings.  All information about EDRD Pro membership and courses is available at EDRDpro.com. You can sign up for a trial month for just $1 with no long-term commitment, or even opt for a group annual membership for more savings. There are loads of ways to learn and grow with EDRD Pro as you move along on your professional learning trajectory!  With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

The SeasonED RD is a podcast for all professionals in the field of eating disorders who want a “one-stop-shop” for the resources, the people, and the connections that matter.  Whether you are newly seasoned (intern, student or newer professional in the field) or well seasoned, this podcast is for you. Let's learn together! Beth Harrell Beth provides expert supervision and consultation for nutrition professionals who navigate the challenges of working with those with eating disorders or disordered eating. Whether you are an RD who is newer to the practice of working with disordered eating, or are a seasoned RD or CEDRD, Beth will skillfully guide you through your tough cases.  If you are pursuing Certification as an Eating Disorders specialist, as an iaedp™-Approved Supervisor, Beth can guide you through your ED cases and sign off on your supervision/consultation hours. Professional Organizations Invited Expert for Show-Me ECHO for Eating Disorders  Missouri Governor's Eating Disorder Council –2013-current Association for Size Diversity and Health Body Balance Coalition – Board Member 2017-current MOEDA Kansas City Chapter — planning committee for Eating Disorder Awareness Walk 2015 iaedp™ (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) Director of Certification May 2017-present, Certification Review Committee, 2013-present IFEDD – International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians – Founding Member, 2012 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – member  1988-present Kansas City Dietetic Association – Nominating Committee 2016, Membership Chair 2000-2002,   Treasurer 2002-2004, Outstanding RD of the Year 2001 Behavioral Health Nutrition dietetic practice groups through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Licensed in Missouri and Kansas Abbi Brown Being a collegiate athlete and playing sports all of her life has given Abbi healthy respect for how nutrition plays a critical role in health and physical performance. As a registered dietitian, Abbi is passionate about helping others achieve their health and wellness goals at any stage in their life course.  My journey to Dallas began in January 2020. Prior to that, Kansas City was home for me. Abbi completed her bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Northwest Missouri State University where she played on the women's soccer team. After graduation, she was accepted into Iowa State University's distance dietetic internship, which she completed in Dallas. Among many valuable internship experiences, she was fortunate to spend several weeks at Lemond Nutrition. It was that rotation more than any other where she saw firsthand the life-changing impact that quality nutrition counseling results in and knew she wanted to develop deep expertise in this area.  In her free time, Abbi enjoys cooking, exploring Dallas's expansive food scene, and learning her way around the city as a dog walker.  With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

Dr. Lesley Williams is a board certified Family Medicine physician and Eating Disorder Specialist. Dr. Williams has been providing medical care for patients with eating disorders and other mental health issues for over 16 years. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Williams is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in healthcare. She serves on the Academy of Eating Disorders' DEI Committee and is an executive co-sponsor for Banner Health's DEI Multicultural Team Resource Group. Dr. Williams recently authored a children's book that celebrates body diversity, Free To Be Me: self love for all sizes. Her areas of special interest include: Health Equity and Health at Every Size advocacy.  We discuss topics including: Size Diversity and weight stigma How Dr. Williams encourages all health care providers to reflect on their own biases Focusing on patients health Teaching the medical community how to expand their views on “health” The problems with BMI