Best Bodyliberation Podcasts (2024)

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Vanessa Rochelle Lewis 1:21:17

2y ago1:21:17

1:21:17

Join us with our special guest the AMAZING @cjkwakye as we discuss: Love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & being "Reclaiming Ugly, Owning My Beauty!"By Kharyshi Wiginton, Vanessa Rochelle Lewis

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Racial Harm or Medical Instability in Eating Disorder Treatment 53:20

2y ago53:20

53:20

Jessica interviews Whitney Trotter, Angela Goens, and Brianna Theus in this episode about eating disorder treatment centers. They discuss the racial harm Black and otherwise marginalized clients experience there and the realities of being Black clinicians in the eating disorder field. Whitney, Jessica and Brianna are on instagram, Angela is smart e…

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11: Your Purpose On Earth Is Not Your Body with Anna Sweeney, RD 42:24

2y ago42:24

42:24

Your body is not why you are. Eating disorder recovery expert, Anna Sweeney, shares her personal story to how she came to this belief and will inspire you to reframe your purpose on this earth away from your body. "I am very clear that my function on this planet actually doesn’t have anything to do with my body, and I feel very confident in saying …

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10: How Anger Can Fuel Positive Change with Maxine Ali 31:13

2+ y ago31:13

31:13

What's one way to push against the systems of oppression that prey upon our shame and insecurities? Get angry! In this show, wellness journalist and linguist, Maxine Ali, has constructive conversations about anger, self-care, body neutrality, and the wellness world at large. "The biggest thing you can do is just exist openly and not shrink yourself…

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09: The Body is Political: Stop Oversimplifying Eating Disorders with Liana Maneese 54:28

2+ y ago54:28

54:28

What is the bigger picture of systemic oppression? Liana Maneese, the Founder of The Good Peoples Group’s Center on Interracial Relationships dives deep into the concept of "cultural whiteness" and why you cannot disconnect it from eating disorders. "The body is political. The body is the mark of everything. And so we have to remember that no matte…

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Blackness, Fatness and Social Death with Da'Shaun L. Harrison 42:20

2+ y ago42:20

42:20

Da'Shaun talks 1:1 with Jessica about their new book, Belly of the Beast; The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness. The two of them discuss social death, health, HAES, and wellness and how they intersect with fatness and Blackness. Get connected to Da'Shaun and their work! Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebi…

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08: Giving Voice to the Trans Community with Beck Gee Cohen 40:37

2+ y ago40:37

40:37

Beck uses his voice to bridge the divide between the trans community and the rest of the world. In this episode, he covers common experiences a trans man faces living in his body and offers key educational moments for non-trans people to understand what it is like to live with this identity. "No one can take your identity from you. Whether they mis…

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07: "I'm Not Your Typical Dietitian": A Conversation with Kimmie Singh, RD 26:47

2+ y ago26:47

26:47

Kimmie Singh is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who helps people heal their relationships to food and their body through a fat positive perspective built upon an anti-oppressive framework. Intrigued? In this episode of In This Body, Kimmie Singh candidly shares how her early life and identity have impacted her career as a fat body positive prov…

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06: The Pressure of Comparison on Appearance with Nadia Craddock, PhD 52:48

2+ y ago52:48

52:48

Sit down with body image researcher, Nadia Craddock and learn the latest science on appearance, the comparison process, and moving from body shame to body respect. And in the true spirit of the In This Body podcast, Nadia shares her personal experience of being a biracial women and the additional pressure to not only be exceptional, but also be an …

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05: Expressing Anger and Addressing Shame with SJ Thompson 33:57

2+ y ago33:57

33:57

It took SJ Thompson a long time before they ever felt like they could actually be in their body and not hate it and not blame themselves for all the ways society is not made for them. A huge part of their ED recovery has been to figure out how to be angry and learn how to not operate from a place of shame. "Silence adds to shame and silence doesn't…

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04: Finding Community and Diversifying Your Social Media Feed with Annie Segarra 58:06

2+ y ago58:06

58:06

Where are all my people at? According to Annie Segarra, queer disabled latinx (she/they) activist for body positivity, LGBTQ+, disability, chronic illness, mental health, and autism says they are out there waiting for you to find them. In this show, learn about diversifying your social media feed, finding your community - the people who understand …

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Burn It Down: Gymnastics and Eating Disorders 45:21

2+ y ago45:21

45:21

This week Jessica sits down for an intimate 1:1 chat with Lexi Brown, a veterinarian student in the UK, former collegiate gymnast, and Jessica's mentee. Lexi takes us through Simone Biles's Olympics gymnastics performance and the impacts that Biles's courageous acts continue to have on her, Jessica, and society at large. Lexi also shares how the tr…

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03: Taking Body Positivity a Step Further with Jes Baker 46:31

3y ago46:31

46:31

Is the #BoPo movement doing the best it can? Does the hyper focus on positivity drown out the real need to address the negative impacts of body oppression? Learn what author, coach, self-love advocate, and magnificently irreverent force Jes Baker has to say about social media, diet culture, boundaries, and hard conversations that move us forward. "…

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02: From Destructive Dieting to Constructive Conversations on Social Justice with Savala Nolan 50:43

3y ago50:43

50:43

Savala Nolan's social justice work is critical to changing our world. She is the executive Director of the Center for Social Justice at UC Berkeley School of Law and author of the recently published book Don't Let it Get You Down: Essays on Race, Gender, and the Body. In this show, she gets personal about her recovery from extreme dieting, overexer…

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01: Reconciling the Sense of Not Belonging and Otherness with Dr. Norman Kim 51:13

3y ago51:13

51:13

As the Co-Founder of the Institute for Antiracism and Equity in Mental Health and the Deputy Director at Ayana Therapy, Dr. Norman Kim is a leading expert in the ways racism and oppression impact our mental health system. His clear sense of mission for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion comes from his first hand experience of living with a pe…

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Lipedema: Vulnerability & Visibility 1:11:15

3y ago1:11:15

1:11:15

This week Jessica and Rawiyah are joined by special guest Brena Jean. Brena Jean is a queer, fat, Black, Lipedema advocate, storyteller, and writer. At 37 years old, she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lipedema, a little-known, painful fat disorder that affects 11% of all AFAB folks. Post-diagnosis, she's pulled the veil back on her life and attempts to…

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#AmplifyMelanatedVoices Anniversary: Where Ya'll At Tho? 1:12:41

3y ago1:12:41

1:12:41

This week Jessica and Rawiyah are joined by special guest Alishia McCullough. Alisha along with Jessica co-founded the Amplify Melanated Voices Challenge, a year ago. So where ya'll at and come to think of it where are we? Bring your big cup friends.. the T is hot on this one. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirt…

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Got Joy? 49:12

3y ago49:12

49:12

Our joy is precious and we are gonna get it… as soon as we figure it out beyond the construct of labor, service and it being considered radical. Shout out to: Cera Byer of Intuitive Edge Coaching Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band Interlude: Muddy Waters…

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Activism: Do Your Thang; with Shana McDavis-Conway 52:55

3y ago52:55

52:55

Shana sends a love letter to Black activists and shares her stories of activism, play, and inspiration. Also discussed...Talcom X Mentioned in this ep: https://www.storybasedstrategy.org/blog-full/2019/2/19/storytelling-imagination-amp-activism-an-interview-with-css-co-director-shana-mcdavis-conway https://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/author/shana/ …

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Cancel Culture? 46:05

3y ago46:05

46:05

It's pronounced con-se-KWEN-ses y'all!. We're not here for the ways that Cancel Culture has been used to protect whiteness these days. Own up to your mess. Periodt. Let's take note of where whiteness shows up in our lives, the ways that we have subconsciously upheld white supremacy in our lives, and then put together a plan for divestment. Support …

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9. Openly Black 47:08

3+ y ago47:08

47:08

Unify with Deez Nuts! It's a post inauguration dump, with a happy ending. Support our work: https://www.patreon.com/MyBlackBodyPodcast Many thanks to: SJ Thompson The Resilient Fat Goddex https://www.resilientfatgoddess.com/ The Gauidiani Clinic https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/ Our amazing editor Daché Monét https://dacheprovo.com/music And Our new …

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(Mx)treatment: Disordered Eating Part 3 56:34

3+ y ago56:34

56:34

Trying to get treatment while marginalized is truly a non consensual pain in the ass. Resources: Nalgona Positivity Pride https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/ TFFED Trans Folx Fighting Eating Disorders https://www.transfolxfightingeds.com/ Check back with us for a list of Black Providers who do ED Support Many thanks to: SJ Thompson The Resilien…

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Chamara Jewel Kwakye 1:02:12

3+ y ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Join us with our special guest the AMAZING @cjkwakye as we discuss: Love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & being "Writing Revolutions: A Black Girl's Story"By Kharyshi Wiginton, Chamara Jewel Kwakye

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Aja Reynolds 1:20:22

3+ y ago1:20:22

1:20:22

Join us with our special guest the AMAZING @unapologetic35 as we discuss: Love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "Body& Brains, Size & Sense"By Kharyshi Wiginton, Aja Reynolds

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Disordered Eating Part 2: I am not okay 44:28

3+ y ago44:28

44:28

In this episode Jessica gives us another moment of clarity and decolonization via her "Nope That's Not a Thing" segment and Rawiyah is not okay. Resources listed at the beginning of this episode: Nalgona Positivity Pride https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/ TFFED Trans Folx Fighting Eating Disorders https://www.transfolxfightingeds.com/ Check ba…

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Vanessa In Purpose 1:08:13

3+ y ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Join us with our special guest the AMAZING @Vanessainpurpose as we discuss: Love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & being "Beautiful & Divinely Perfect"By Vanessa In Purpose, Kharyshi Wiginton

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Tamara Blue 1:24:53

3+ y ago1:24:53

1:24:53

Join us as we discuss: Love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "Bigger Than My Belly"By Tamara Blue, Kharyshi Wiginton

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Tenika Blue 1:17:06

3+ y ago1:17:06

1:17:06

Join us as we discuss: Love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "Struttin Your Stuff In Self Confidence & Sisterhood"By Tenika Blue, Kharyshi Wiginton

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Mistress Maggie 1:13:11

3+ y ago1:13:11

1:13:11

Join us as we discuss: Love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "When The Cougar Peeks Her Head, Let The Cougar Out😜"By Mistress Maggie, Kharyshi Wiginton

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DnD 39:25

3+ y ago39:25

39:25

We lit AF ya'll. It's post election. Respectability is high but our patience is nigh to none and we are having none of it. When diversity is filtered through the desirability lens it leaves you with some weird sh*t Come get clear on this ish. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band…

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Corinthia Peoples 2:03:11

3+ y ago2:03:11

2:03:11

Join us as we discuss: Love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "Treating Your Body As A Gem: How To Up Your Sexy With Sensual Stones"By Kharyshi Wiginton, Corinthia Peoples

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Joyce Lee 53:43

3+ y ago53:43

53:43

Join us as we discuss: love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "I Write What I See!"By Kharyshi Wiginton, Joyce Lee

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Jimetta Rose 1:11:17

3+ y ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Join us as we discuss: love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "Music As A Metaphor For Love!"By Jimetta Rose, Kharyshi Wiginton

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Ayodele Nzinga 57:52

3+ y ago57:52

57:52

Join us as we discuss: love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "Woman, mother, visionary: Loving yourself thru the ages!"By Kharyshi Wiginton, Ayodele "Wordslanger" Nzinga

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Episode 5: What Scares You? 41:37

3+ y ago41:37

41:37

It’s October 2020 y’all and sh*it is getting scary. Sit back, grab a witchy brew, consult your tarot deck, feed your Ancestors and tune in for some of our biggest fears. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass BandBy Jessica Wilson and Rawiyah Tariq

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Valerie Troutt 1:11:22

3+ y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

This week, our special guest will be the AMAZING @valvoiceJoin us as we discuss: love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "Is Your Body An Instrument Or A Hindrance?"By Kharyshi Wiginton, Valerie Troutt

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Too Much Woman 4 This World: Gotsamm 1:25:09

3+ y ago1:25:09

1:25:09

This week, our special guest will be the AMAZING @gotsammJoin us as we discuss: love, relationships, careers, joy, talents, self-esteem, & "How To Stay Real In An Industry That's Plastic!"By GotSamm, Kharyshi Wiginton

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Disordered Eating 42:04

3+ y ago42:04

42:04

In the first of what will be many episodes about eating disorders, Rawiyah shares their eating disorder history and the realities of being a Fat, Black, Femme when seeking treatment and how not being a Karen impacted their ability understand their behaviors as disordered. Jessica discusses her experiences supporting clients and friends with disorde…

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My Black Body: Jessica's Story 21:15

3+ y ago21:15

21:15

Jessica shares the story of her body and what it would tell the world. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band Interlude: Original Composition by Daché MonetBy Jessica Wilson & Rawiyah Tariq

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My Black Body: Rawiyah's Story 21:10

3+ y ago21:10

21:10

Rawiyah shares their story on the path to sovereign embodiment: PCOS, fat burlesque, restrictive eating and why Black people need rest. Editor: Daché Monet Theme Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by The Rebirth Brass Band Interlude: Original Composition by Daché MonetBy Jessica Wilson & Rawiyah Tariq

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Why This Podcast 13:14

3+ y ago13:14

13:14

Let Black folks lead conversations about body liberation. Share Black stories and Black joy. Engage in Black healing. Goals Holding Space Challenging Perceptions Breaking Systems Growing Through Discomfort How to Support This Podcast Editor: Daché Monet Music: "Rebirth Makes You Dance" by "The Rebirth Brass Band…

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