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What The Actual Fork Podcast is co-hosted by your favorite Intuitive Eating Registered Dietitians Sammy Previte (Owner of Find Food Freedom) and Jenna Werner (Owner of Happy Strong Healthy). These dietitian besties can’t stand diet culture bullsh*t and love keeping it real! Their mission is for all humans to believe that they are made for so much more than chasing a smaller body. They are also here to share with you that food can be fun and pleasurable again. Although these ladies are medica ...
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Revisiting Obsessive Exercise vs Intuitive Movement
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This week, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes from the early days. It's a very special Jenna solo ep. where she talked all things fitness. This topic is very special to her because she has had quite the history with exercise. She dives into fitness obsession vs intuitive movement, when does exercise become obsessive, and must haves in yo…
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Dalina Soto is a registered dietitian and positive health advocate. She joins Jenna this week to talk about her upcoming book, the whitewashing of dietetics, social media’s dangerous reliance on a lack of nuance, and why it’s so important to consider culture’s role in food and nutrition. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork…
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Living in the Hot Pink with Mindy Hoffman, MA, LPC, NCC
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Mindy Hoffman is a licensed professional National Certified Counselor and an eating disorder recovery advocate. She joins Sam and Jenna this week to share her own recovery journey and how her work as a counselor allows her to connect with people on similar journeys. She shares how her “Living in the Hot Pink” philosophy has helped her move beyond s…
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Pregnancy and Self-Advocacy With Margaret Doherty, LMFT
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Margaret Doherty is a New York based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She joins Sam and Jenna this week to share her pregnancy journey. She discusses how her experience was so different from what everyone told her to expect, offering a unique perspective on the ways social norms and expectations can shape the stories we tell ourselves. She a…
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Jenna’s answering all your listener questions this week! From tips for folks who are new to intuitive eating, to dealing with bad body image days, and so much more in between, you had questions, and Jenna’s got answers. Plus, fellow Jersey girl, Producer Andrea, swings by for a little Springsteen chat, why not? Listen to more podcasts like this: ht…
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Just before Sam heads off for maternity leave, she and Jenna peel back the layers on what's really in store post-baby. Sam dishes on her epic watchlist for those late-night baby feedings, and then they delve into the unfiltered reality of the "roommate phase" of new parenthood. They pull no punches, discussing the genuine struggles couples face in …
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Menopause: A Complicated Mess with Amanda Bullat
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Amanda Bullat is a certified intuitive eating counselor and self-described “undiet dietitian” who helps active women 40 years and older learn how to achieve their happiest and healthiest lives during perimenopause and menopause. She joins Sam and Jenna to breakdown what to expect with the stages of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, why i…
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We recorded this one when Sam was just weeks away from officially becoming a mom of two. Jenna’s been living that life for a little while now, and Sam is asking her for all the guidance. They both share the concerns and challenges they expected during their pregnancies and Jenna talks about which of them ended up being true. She also shares what th…
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Motherhood and Mental Health with Lillian Rishty, LCSW
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Lillian Rishty is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. She is a certified anxiety specialist, a certified complex trauma professional, and is also certified in Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)™. Basically, Lillian really knows her stuff. She joins Sam and Jenna this week to talk all things menta…
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Sam's in the home stretch of pregnancy number 2! While we wait to meet her new little one, she and Jenna are sharing some practical ways you can show up for your pregnant friends. From meal trains, to gift cards, to putting in some time and elbow grease, to simply being a shoulder to lean on (maybe even literally), there are so many good ways you c…
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EP209: Truth Over Trends - Navigating Influencer Misinformation
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Once again, people who have no business giving medical advice are saying really concerning stuff on social media. We’re talking specifically about a claim that it’s totally fine to intentionally lose weight while pregnant, but this is also just a general discussion about the difference between sharing opinions and facts and why we need to be carefu…
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EP208: Unpacking Bias - Fatphobia on Social Media
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Jenna's recent social media post addressing weight-stigma and fatphobia is causing a stir on Instagram, but TikTok's reaction? Well, let's just say it's not exactly making waves. Sam couldn't even find it! It's like TikTok's hit the mute button on conversations challenging fatphobia and advocating for awareness about weight stigma. And that’s befor…
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EP207: Responding to Recent Anti-Diet Criticism
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A new Washington Post article is treating “anti-diet” like a dirty word, and Sam and Jenna are here to break down what’s going on in this conversation, refuting the claim that “anti-diet” means "anti-health" and that the anti-diet movement is being funded by “Big Food.” Come on. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/ Hea…
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EP206: WTAF Is Happening to My Body?: Postpartum Edition
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In this episode, Jenna shares her postpartum experience four months after giving birth. She and Sam break down the challenges they've faced, including changes in sleep patterns, hair loss, and even a shift in the body's oil production (time to embrace the slicked-back pony). They also talk about the struggle of feeling alone in this phase of mother…
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EP205: Feeding Your Baby: Facts Over Fear
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This week, Jenna and Sam dive into a viral video that criticizes baby formula and promotes alternative feeding methods. They share their frustration with the video's misinformation and fear mongering, emphasizing the importance of feeding infants appropriately and seeking guidance from healthcare professionals. Sam and Jenna also share personal sto…
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EP204: The Trouble With Oprah's New Special
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In this episode, we dive into the troublesome Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution, Oprah's weight loss medication special. Sam and Jenna break down the risks associated with pathologizing obesity as a disease in need of a cure. Join us as we dissect these complex topics, challenging prevailing narratives and highlighting what makes this co…
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Lots of folks have been asking for it, so this week, Sam and Jenna are sharing their experiences with the 1-hour glucose tolerance test during pregnancy. From preparation strategies to managing discomfort and navigating result anxieties, Sam and Jenna use their personal journeys and draw on their professional expertise to help you manage what can b…
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This week, Sam and Jenna are taking on the not-so-healthy "health creator" culture on social media. Sam tells us about a recent run-in with a self-proclaimed "crunchy mom," and what's so troubling about this all-or-nothing approach to health. We chat about the dangers of all the misinformation and impossible standards these "health creators" promot…
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EP201: WTAF Is Happening to My Body? Pregnancy Edition
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Sam checks in from the world of Being Very Pregnant to talk about some of the less often discussed changes that can affect a pregnant body. She and Jenna talk about the mental, physical, and emotional toll these changes can take, and how common it is to feel that struggle. Basically, Sam and Jenna are here to validate you, however you're feeling, a…
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EP200: Banana Education with Jenna and Sam
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On the heels of Jenna's recent "Banana Post," Jenna and Sam are bringing you the lowdown on what has become nature's most infamous fruit. Tune in as we peel back the layers of the banana debate, from debunking myths about blending bananas to understanding the real science behind nutritional changes. Plus, we delve into how our bodies process sugar …
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In this episode, Sam shares her reflections on attending two funerals, including one for a client turned mentor and friend. In sharing this experience, she encourages listeners to consider the impermanence of the body and question society's fixation on changing it. Jenna emphasizes the profound ways our bodies work to teach, tell, and protect us. T…
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In this episode of What the Actual Fork, Sam and Jenna break down the real deal on gut health. As always, we're all about balance. When it comes to pre-biotics, probiotics, and all the talk around bloat and whatever else is the new buzz word of the day by the time you listen to this, social media can make things so confusing. Instead of leaning on …
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EP197: Orthorexia Awareness: Understanding the Extremes of "Healthy" Eating
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In this episode, Sam and Jenna dive into the complexities of orthorexia, dispelling common misconceptions and discussing the often blurred line between health-promoting behaviors and disordered eating. This conversation offers a nuanced exploration of orthorexia nervosa and counters claims that it's not an actual disorder. Jenna and Sam break down …
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EP196: Pregnancy and Postpartum with Bonnie Roney
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Sam and Jenna dive deep into the world of pregnancy and postpartum with returning guest Bonnie Roney, a Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor. Bonnie, the creator of Diet Culture Rebel, shares her journey toward self-acceptance during and after pregnancy. The three discuss the challenges of navigating postpartum decisions, cultivating…
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EP195: Is It Ever Okay to Eat "Processed" Foods?
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This week, Sam and Jenna are responding to claims that eating any processed foods of any kind is inherently unhealthy. They begin by breaking down what we mean by processed foods in the first place and discuss why this stigma is troublesome. Then, they share some of their favorite products that are considered processed foods and how they incorporat…
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