Best BodyLove Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating the Canadian Maternity Care System: Tips from a Nurse 58:51

4h ago58:51

58:51

Lara Proud, a registered nurse, lactation consultant, and founder of Beyond the Bump Education based in Canada, joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to explore the intricacies of the Canadian maternity care system. In this episode, Laura discusses the challenges of accessing midwifery care, effective strategies for informed consent and advocacy, and the cr…

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120: Nervous System Work for Mothers 39:22

4d ago39:22

39:22

This one is for all the moms… If you’re experiencing chaos or imbalance in your household, whether you're feeling resentful, yelling at your kids or partner, or dealing with guilt and anxiety - I want you to know how possible it is to cultivate a new experience of motherhood. In this episode, I dive into a paradigm shift that will bring relief and …

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Size-Inclusive Home Birth Midwife Shares Her Journey and Insights 59:10

3d ago59:10

59:10

Samantha Venn is a certified professional midwife, VBAC mom (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), surrogate, and bereaved parent. She shares her powerful journey from facing fatphobia during her first pregnancy to becoming a home birth midwife dedicated to providing size-inclusive care. Discover the transformative impact of compassionate, evidence-based …

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119: A Mother’s Journey with Anger with Danielle Mendoza 54:56

3d ago54:56

54:56

In this episode, Danielle shares her journey with anger and its impact on her life, health, and parenting. She gives us an honest look at her struggle with anger as a mother and how her repressed anger physically manifested in skin cancer. We discuss the shame often associated with anger, especially in motherhood, and how Danielle learned to expres…

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118: Taking Risks and Reframing Failure 30:24

10d ago30:24

30:24

So often we avoid taking a step forward toward our desires because of ego, trauma, or the subconscious stories that keep us stuck in our patterns. That’s why doing the work to allow yourself to be with what is, notice your patterns, and shift them is essential to doing the things that you’re afraid of. This week, I’m diving deep into the idea of fa…

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One Story of Faith, Bias, and Advocacy in Plus Size Maternity Care 1:02:52

21d ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Sabrina, a nurse, shares her empowering journey through plus size pregnancy. She underscores the importance of self-advocacy and informed decision-making, recounting her experience with using semaglutide and then discovering her pregnancy, navigating healthcare with religious beliefs that impact care, addressing racial biases, and health concerns d…

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117: From Perfectionism to Creative Freedom with Ajarae Coleman 42:09

17d ago42:09

42:09

In this episode, Ajarae opens up about her journey through good girl conditioning and perfectionism and how they have impacted her career and life as a creative. She takes us through her experience growing up with a mother with substance abuse issues and the profound ways this impacted her independence, resilience, and confidence. We dive into good…

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Practical Postpartum Tips: From Bowel Movements to Boundaries 54:08

19d ago54:08

54:08

Let’s jump straight into the nitty-gritty of postpartum tips, covering things many people want to know but might be afraid to ask. Shari Stamps, a postpartum educator, doula, certified breastfeeding specialist, and cranial sacral therapist, shares essential tips for navigating the postpartum period. Whether you're a new parent or a birth profession…

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116: Timing is Everything: Cultivating Mental Fierceness 28:13

24d ago28:13

28:13

Timing is everything. In this episode, I dive into the crucial role of timing in cultivating mental fierceness and how practicing true mindfulness can help you rewire your brain and nervous system 1% at a time. Drawing from my experiences as a healer (and my time as a dog walker and trainer), I share the importance of awareness and consciousness, t…

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Helpful Tips for Labor Induction in a Larger Body from a Nurse 57:12

26d ago57:12

57:12

Join us as Lilly Schott, a nurse in reproductive and community health, shares invaluable advice on preparing for labor induction. With nearly 20 years of experience, Lilly provides insights into the induction process, highlighting the importance of informed consent, shared decision-making, and compassionate care. Don’t miss this episode filled with…

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115: Grief, Art & Unconditional Love with Jozie Furchgott Sourdiffe 1:10:17

1M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

In this deeply moving episode, Jozie shares her journey as an artist, the profound experience of caretaking her late partner, and the beautiful lessons she learned while supporting him in his transition. We explore her path to artistic success, from developing her career and financial stability through tattooing and a clothing line to the challenge…

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Size-Inclusive Doula Confronts the Topics We Tend to Avoid 52:44

1M ago52:44

52:44

Size-inclusive doula Heidi Snyderburn, with over 20 years experience, addresses often overlooked challenges that plus size families face throughout maternity care. Heidi discusses the use of inclusive language, supporting those with a history of disordered eating, and the importance of size-inclusive equipment. She also emphasizes disclosing past t…

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114: Embodied Leadership & Connection in Community 47:41

1M ago47:41

47:41

Something magical happens when you do healing work in an aligned community. It changed everything for me, and I know it can do the same for you. In this episode, I’m exploring the power of healing in community and the importance of being an embodied leader. I dive into the power of somatic healing work and the magic that unfolds when we connect wit…

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Karen's Queer Plus Size Fertility Story: Self-Advocacy and Triumph 1:20:52

1M ago1:20:52

1:20:52

In this episode, we hear Karen's queer plus size fertility story—a compelling tale of resilience, advocacy, and finding the right support during a challenging five-year journey. Supported by a loving partner, Karen's story highlights the unique challenges faced by plus size and queer individuals during fertility treatments, emphasizing the biases a…

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113: Being Yourself is the Best Brand 54:29

2M ago54:29

54:29

Being yourself is the best brand. But many of us carry a block within our bodies that hinders our ability to show up and be heard, seen, and felt as our truest selves. To overcome this, deeper healing and nervous system work around our visibility and voice are essential. In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of building a brand that refle…

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Helpful Parenting Tips to Calm the Chaos with Dayna Abraham 47:25

2M ago47:25

47:25

Dana Abraham, founder of Lemon Lime Adventures and author of Calm the Chaos, has supported thousands of families. She shares transformative strategies for parenting, emphasizing connection, understanding, and empowerment. Discover practical tips to create a harmonious family environment and confidently navigate the most challenging parenting moment…

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How to Build Your Birth and Postpartum Support Team 54:46

2M ago54:46

54:46

During this episode, we explore how to build your birth and postpartum support team with expert insights from author and elite certified birth and postpartum doula Kristen Revere. Discover the benefits of having a doula, the importance of postpartum support, and practical tips for finding and affording essential support services. Learn more about y…

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112: The Power of Your Voice 45:40

2M ago45:40

45:40

Tapping into the power of your voice is essential to your healing & expansion. In this episode, I explore the transformative power of the voice and its role in healing. I dive into how the (sometimes overlooked) energetics of the voice guide me as a healer, the intimate connection between the vibration of our voice and every aspect of the body, and…

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111: Asian Visibility and the Power of Psychedelics with Dr. Jennifer Chain 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

In this episode, Jennifer opens up about her journey and challenges with imposter syndrome and visibility. We dive into her upbringing and Chinese cultural background that shaped her experiences with imposter syndrome and identity issues. From moving across countries to surviving a chaotic & abusive home, she provides powerful insights into breakin…

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How to Raise Kids to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Are you wondering how to raise kids to have a healthy relationship with food while repairing your own? Learn from parenting expert Oona Hanson as she shares insights on breaking the cycle of diet culture, fostering body positivity, and supporting your child’s intuitive eating journey. Join us for practical tips and empowering advice to help your fa…

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110: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Authenticity 24:38

2M ago24:38

24:38

Imposter syndrome is birthed from a misalignment between our internal and external worlds. In this episode, I dive into this misalignment between internal self-worth and external success and explore the possible root cause of imposter syndrome in our lives, including the influence of our inner child’s need for attention and love, and the impact of …

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Size-Friendly Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy with Dr. Elliot Berlin 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Tune into episode 213 for a deep dive with the magnetic Dr. Elliot Berlin on how chiropractic care tailored for all body sizes can enhance pregnancy wellness. Dr. Berlin shares crucial tips on improving comfort and preparing for a smoother delivery, specifically geared towards plus size individuals seeking supportive care. Learn more about your ad …

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109: Finding Herself After Caretaking: Joy Beyond Grief with Kena Paranjape 1:03:31

3M ago1:03:31

1:03:31

In this episode, Kena shares her deeply moving experiences with identity formation, belonging, and her complete devotion to her husband amidst his life-threatening illness and eventual passing. We discuss her childhood experiences with rejection and the importance of recognizing and appreciating our parents’ growth and evolution, and we dive deep i…

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Unpaused: Why We Took a Break, Now Returning to Empower Every Body 25:37

3M ago25:37

25:37

Hi friends! Life threw us a curveball with a medical emergency, so we had to hit pause for a bit. But guess what? We’re back! And not just back—we have a solid plan to keep bringing you new weekly episodes. This mini-episode is a cozy catch-up session where I spill the tea on what happened, share the awesome stuff we achieved during our break, and …

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108: Top 5 Microdosing Misconceptions 44:51

3M ago44:51

44:51

Are you curious about what it’s really like to microdose psilocybin mushrooms? In this episode, I’m diving deep into the magic mushroom basics as I share real-life examples of the microdosing experience and some of the biggest myths that might be holding you back from the life-changing potential of this medicine. Ready to learn how microdosing can …

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107: A Path to Parenthood: Fertility, Self-Advocacy & Intuition with Tina Ziegler 54:19

3M ago54:19

54:19

In this episode, Tina shares her experiences with infertility and her miraculous journey to parenthood. We dive into her challenges with the medical community, how she felt misunderstood and dismissed, and when she began to trust her intuition and advocate for her biggest desire to become a mom. She shares her journey of connecting to this inner wi…

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106: Your Needs as a Path to Self-Discovery 41:39

3M ago41:39

41:39

Have you been feeling heightened emotions or more heart-cracking moments lately? Maybe you have felt more activated, needy, frustrated, or numb. This is no coincidence. Right now, the universe is calling us to go deeper and explore our truest wounds - and ultimately our deepest needs. In this episode, I share my journey during this solar eclipse as…

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105: From Near Death to Her Purposed Path with ShantaQuilette Carter-Williams 52:27

4M ago52:27

52:27

In this episode, ShantaQuilette shares her powerful testimony of resilience and awakening, from surviving multiple near-death experiences to embracing her divine purpose. We explore her upbringing in the Pentecostal church, discovering her spiritual gifts, and being continually pursued by God toward her true purpose and deeper healing. We dive into…

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104: Every Activation is a Portal to Healing 37:08

4M ago37:08

37:08

I know how hard it can be to lean into the discomfort of activation, the sensations in the body can be really scary and it can make surrender feel almost impossible. But to heal, we cannot simply think our way out and bypass our bodies, we have to go through. In this episode, I’m sharing how to use your activations as a portal for deeper healing so…

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103: Reborn in Nature with Carly Rae 1:05:01

4M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

This week, I welcome Carly Rae back to share what has shifted for her since our last episode almost two years ago. She gives us a look inside her simple life on 80 acres of land connecting with nature & her animals, her journey to more softness and play, and leaning into inner child work after years of resistance. We talk about her relationship wit…

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102: Permission to Desire 21:44

4M ago21:44

21:44

Connecting with your desires can be challenging when you don't give yourself permission to feel pleasure and goodness in your life. You might find yourself justifying having desires at all or putting them on the back burner because allowing yourself to dream feels scary, vulnerable, or even impossible. But the truth is, your desires deserve attenti…

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101: The Story of a Black Burlesque Queen with Perle Noire 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

In this episode, iconic burlesque queen Perle Noire shares her journey of redefining her sensuality after years of being punished for it and how the art of burlesque helped her fall back in love with herself. We talk about growing up in a sexually shameful environment and surviving sexual violation, her experience being sex trafficked at 19, and ho…

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100: The Vulnerability Hangover 46:41

5M ago46:41

46:41

In my many years of doing healing work around vulnerability, I’ve had A LOT of vulnerability hangovers - and I’ve learned that they are a powerful part of the practice. In today’s episode, I share a transmission on the practice of vulnerability and preparing for and embracing the hangovers that come with it. I dive into the role vulnerability plays…

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099: Discovering the Cause: Root Work, Visibility Wounds & Belief 38:08

5M ago38:08

38:08

When we find ourselves stuck, without hope, hiding in plain sight, or making ourselves small it’s because we have not gone deeper to the root. In this episode, I explore common healing themes like disconnection from the body, feeling stuck in healing/mindset that doesn’t work, losing belief in spirit, and visibility wounds. I dive into the importan…

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098: Your Spiritual Gifts and Calling 52:59

5M ago52:59

52:59

Are you disconnected from your spiritual gifts or calling? Or perhaps you are not fully tapping into them and sharing the fullness of them with the world? In today’s episode, I share a powerful transmission on spiritual gifts, following your calling, and the foundational work it takes to allow your gifts to shine through - and your impact to be fel…

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097: What’s Possible With Anger Alchemy 31:45

6M ago31:45

31:45

Recently I went out dancing with friends and was reminded of how far I’ve come. I moved without inhibitions, which is so different from the girl I used to be who was deathly afraid of dancing in front of others. I felt so free and in my joy, and I thought - this is all possible because of the work. In this episode, I’m sharing a transmission on the…

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096: Doing the Work Around Connection 33:20

6M ago33:20

33:20

I have been doing some potent work in my business lately around community, and it has been helping me shed some layers of disconnection and unavailability that I’ve been feeling for a while. This week, I’m sharing my process of opening to more connection, the powerful offerings and learnings being birthed from it, and how to identify the spots that…

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095: Power & Purpose After Divorce with Christine Williams 50:08

6M ago50:08

50:08

In this episode, Christine shares openly about her divorce, the journey to finding new love, and the power of asking for what you need. She dives into the wake-up call that landed her in the hospital, prioritizing her children during the divorce process, and finding healing, new love, and more power on the other side. If you’re looking for some mid…

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094: Nourish the One Who Nourishes: A Motherhood Journey with Sarah Tacy Tangredi 49:07

6M ago49:07

49:07

In this episode, Sarah dives deep into her motherhood journey as she gets real about what it takes to balance motherhood and personhood. She shares some of her biggest joys and challenges of being a parent, how they have helped her learn to “connect before she corrects” with her kids, and the lessons that have helped her reparent herself through st…

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093: My Bestie Interviews Me: Visibility, Vulnerability & Self-Belief 1:07:31

7M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

My bestie Erica Hawthorne-Manon is back and this week we are flipping the script as she interviews me! Erica guides me to take you deeper into my journey, from finding my spiritual gifts to exploring the root of my ability to help others heal. We discuss topics like exploring the deeper intimacy of visibility, how I discovered acupuncture, where my…

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092: Breaking Free From Generational Patterns with Brig Feltus 1:14:32

7M ago1:14:32

1:14:32

In this episode, Brig shares about the different intersections of her upbringing and the magical ways her life unfolded as she began to release the patterns of her parents and reclaim her own identity. She guides us through growing up on a farm in Compton, her time in predominately white private schools, and her struggle with identity as she watche…

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091: Relaxing into Surrender 24:57

7M ago24:57

24:57

I recently had another meditative moment in the ocean where I was able to deeply connect with myself and the space around me - and I owe it all to my deep practice of surrender. It may seem simple, but learning to bring attention to where you hold tension and relaxing those tense spots in your mind & body is a powerful first step in establishing a …

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090: Life After Corporate: An Emotional Evolution with Deb Boulanger 51:57

8M ago51:57

51:57

In this episode, Deb shares her journey of coming back home to herself & her spirituality after years of disconnection and misalignment. She dives into the catalyst that ended her marriage, why she left corporate after many successful years, and the process of starting her own business and becoming herself again. Join us for this powerful reinventi…

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089: No One is Coming to Save You 34:03

8M ago34:03

34:03

Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of suffering? Like no matter what you do you just can’t seem to get clarity or get unstuck? Perhaps part of the reason you’re stuck is because you’ve been waiting for someone to rescue you or secretly wishing you didn’t have to put in the work to free yourself. The truth is, no one is coming to save you. I know that…

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088: The Journey to Worthiness: Healing Her Father Wound with Aleya Harris 1:05:54

8M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

In this episode, Aleya shares deeply with us about her father wound and her journey to worthiness. We dive into some of her childhood trauma and how it’s impacted her relationships & self-worth, the subtle ways we can dismiss our “little T” traumas, and the catalyst that released her inner child from waiting around for someone to save her. Ready fo…

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087: Feeling is the Foundation 31:32

8M ago31:32

31:32

If you’re feeling stuck and like no matter what you do you can’t shift or transform in the way you desire - your answer might just be to FEEL. In today’s episode, I’m inviting you to explore the foundation of feeling with me. I dive into the deep & nourishing work of learning to feel, why this work is necessary to shift your patterns, and the pract…

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086: Reclaiming Her Joy in Midlife with Liz Svatek 58:18

9M ago58:18

58:18

In this episode, Liz shares how she transformed her life, from not feeling seen as a child to finding her full expression in adulthood, and her powerful midlife awakening where she has started prioritizing herself and setting impactful boundaries. We discuss her rocky childhood, the dark side of resilience, and how she’s shifted her relationships w…

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085: Uncovering Your Desires 43:36

9M ago43:36

43:36

A lot of us store up desires that we haven’t permitted ourselves to feel, or that we’re afraid to receive. This leaves us with some untouched desires that are just waiting to be uncovered. (Try not to judge yourself here, leaning into this awareness is such a potent first step.) In today’s episode, I’m sharing a transmission on uncovering your soul…

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084: Finding Enlightenment in Prison with David Hopper 1:00:24

9M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

In this episode, David shares his experience of getting into the street life of selling drugs at 14 and the anger and arrogance that ultimately landed him in prison. We discuss how he found understanding with his father, the enlightenment he found during incarceration, and the brilliant work he’s doing now with children and young adults in New York…

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Plus Size Couple Unscripted: Lessons from 15 Years of Love | 211 1:22:02

9M ago1:22:02

1:22:02

We're back! After a little break, we hit the ground, recording an all-heart, no-holds-barred deep dive. In this super raw episode, my better half and I unpack the wild ride of our 15-year marriage. We're getting real about everything — the heart of our love story, the chaos of parenting, the hurdles we've jumped, and how we're rocking the body chan…

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