Best Veronica Perretti Podcasts (2024)

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#128: Losing the Weight of Other People's Opinions to Heal from Food and Body Shame with Veronica Perretti 1:10:46

8d ago1:10:46

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In the latest episode of Full Plate Podcast, I’m joined by Veronica Perretti (a yoga teacher, astrologer, and client of mine) to talk about how she has been (and continues to) recover from a lifetime of trying to control other people’s opinions of her body. This episode has so much laughter and so much depth, simultaneously. Veronica is incredibly …

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EP 176: Riding the cosmic wave of change + Full Moon in Aquarius 35:05

1h ago35:05

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This is one of the most intense weeks of astrology in 2024! The best thing you can do is take care of yourself. I'm talking: drink water, eat enough food, take deep breaths, sleep... If you are taking care of the basics it will be easier to ride the waves of cosmic change. We've got almost all the planets connecting in two different T-squares that …

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#129: No, You Can’t "Eat Your Way" to Diabetes with Erin Phillips, RD & Diabetes Specialist 1:17:41

1d ago1:17:41

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You cannot cause diabetes by eating sugar and carbs. And if that sounds wild to you, please tune in. Because today we're debunking common myths about diabetes to give you a deeper understanding of this condition, its connection to disordered eating, how to spot misinformation about nutrition for diabetes management, and ways to care for yourself wi…

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EP 175: New Moon in Leo + Mercury Retrograde 26:49

10d ago26:49

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August hosts some of the most intense astrology of 2024. It all starts this weekend with a New Moon in Leo and Mercury Retrograde. The New Moon in Leo is charged up by a sextile to Mars and Jupiter. It's like having the hand of the Universe at your back, pushing you to gather the belief in yourself so that you can go out and take action to make you…

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#127: How We Find Our Way: Yasmine Cheyenne on Self-Forgiveness, Red Flags, and Comparison 55:10

15d ago55:10

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Don't MISS this one! Yasmine Cheyenne joins the pod this week to help us heal as we walk some of our most challenging paths: self-forgiveness, people-pleasing, unhealthy relationships, and comparison. Yasmine helps us navigate the inevitability of the human experience: from how we can make certain choices to prevent ourselves from the suffering tha…

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EP 174: Leo Season + Kamala! 42:22

19d ago42:22

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Let's cut to the chase... It's a light week up in the heavens, and thank God it is, because a lot is happening down here on Earth. This week I dive into the chart of Joe Biden, that other guy, and Kamala! Connect with me: Check out Cosmic Yoga Club Sign up for my email community Want to say thank you? You can buy me a coffee. Timestamp Overview: 00…

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#126: This Sh*t Is Hard: Is Recovery Even Worth It? 9:42

22d ago9:42

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This is a free preview of a bonus episode. You can hear the full episode here if you're a member on Patreon. You can upgrade to paid right here! In this special bonus episode, Abbie and her husband talk through a listener question about healing and recovery, and whether all the hardship -- including divesting from diet culture in a world that is st…

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EP 173: Mars Uranus Conjunction: Effect on Trump, Biden, and Us 36:22

28d ago36:22

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In this week’s episode I get into the questions I know you are asking - what do the planets say about what is going on with Trump and Biden? I don’t often get into politics, but when I do we go deep! Mars and Uranus join together to bring upheaval, chaos, and volatility. The good news is that this transit’s energy can be harnessed for good! Gather …

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#125: We Can't Do This Alone: Body Grief, Recovery During Pregnancy, and Adult Friendships with Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC 52:02

29d ago52:02

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This conversation will heal you. What started as an episode meant to be about recovery during pregancy expanded into one that spans across our lifetime of healing. Allyson Inez Ford, MA, LPCC (also know as @bodyjustice.therapist on IG) joins Abbie in an episode that we all need to hear. Topics include: Navigating body grief, how white supremacy fue…

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#124: Accidental Disordered Eating & Healing from the Binge-Restrict Cycle 1:38:55

1M ago1:38:55

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Many of us stumble into a disordered relationship with food unknowingy -- perhaps thinking we were being "healthy", following a doctor's dieting advice, or having just always had a restrictive mentality from our upbringing. In this revisited episode, Abbie sits down with one of her incredible clients, Dory, to talk about accidental disordered eatin…

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EP 172: New Moon in Cancer 26:57

1M ago26:57

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It's a holiday week in the States, but that isn't the only reason we're all moving a little more slowly. Saturn and Neptune both station to retrograde, making the air feel heavy (thanks to Saturn) and murky (thanks to Neptune). The week wraps up with a New Moon in Cancer, reminding you that you need to feel safe and secure to open up and be vulnera…

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#123: Dr. Whitney Trotter on Body Identity as an Athlete, Disordered Eating in BIPOC, & the Impact of Intergenerational Trauma 1:09:03

1M ago1:09:03

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The incredible Dr. Whitney Trotter (RD / RN) joins us in this revisited episode to talk about intersectionality, trauma-informed care, and how eating disorder treatment fails BIPOC communities (plus, of course, what needs to be done to improve access and approaches to care). We discuss... Whitney’s experience as a Black college athlete How college …

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#122: Virginia Sole-Smith on Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture 1:17:24

2M ago1:17:24

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Virginia Sole-Smith joins me on this revisited episode to talk about one of the most difficult, yet most important, pieces of healing from the effects of diet culture: Not passing it on to the next generation. Virginia is such an important voice on raising kids in an anti-diet and weight-inclusive way, on confronting anti-fatness as a parent, and l…

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EP 171: Welcome Cancer Season + the Full Moon 21:41

2M ago21:41

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The Sun has ingressed into Cancer, marking the beginning of both Cancer season and the summer! Cancer, ruled by the moon, invites us to focus on nurturing ourselves and others. It’s a time for self-care, exploring our emotional world, and finding where we truly feel at home. The full moon at 1 degree Capricorn on Friday, June 21st is a powerful mom…

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#121: Belonging Versus Conforming: Your Body Is Not Your Forever Project with Savala Nolan 1:24:20

2M ago1:24:20

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On a revisited conversation -- one that left a lasting impact on me -- the incredible Savala Nolan joins us to talk about belonging versus conforming, understanding the body as our home, and how to walk away from a lifetime of disordered eating. Savala is warm, funny, kind, smart as hell, and she will blow your mind open when she explains really ha…

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EP 170: Navigating the shifting air of Gemini season 25:48

2M ago25:48

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This week might feel like astrological whiplash. We move from feeling filled with doubts and restless energy to riding the flow of intuition. You might notice that life feels busy and more social during Gemini season, but that also shifts as the Sun, Mercury, and Venus enter Cancer next week. 00:00 A personal update. 05:22 New Moon in Gemini last w…

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#120: Weight Loss, Self-Acceptance, & Reclaiming Movement 29:06

2M ago29:06

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To listen to the full conversation, support the show on Patreon! In this week's VERY special episode, I am joined by my client, Kimberly. She speaks from the heart in bravely sharing her body story — from childhood adversity and weight stigma, to the decision to get weight loss surgery, to dealing with the …

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#119: Anxiety, Coping Strategies, and Therapy Red Flags with Edie Stark, MSc LCSW 1:18:05

2M ago1:18:05

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Therapist Edie Stark joins the pod to chat all about anxiety, perfectionism, disordered eating, red flags to look out for when finding or working with a therapist, and how to protect our peace on social media. Edie has become a dear friend of mine, and I had so much fun chatting with her about her lived experience with mental health and learning di…

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EP 169: Transition from Earth to Air with Jupiter in Gemini 29:04

3M ago29:04

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Calling all Geminis! It’s your season to shine, and Jupiter joins you to amplify your gifts. We all get an energetic shift this week as Jupiter goes from the earth-bound material realm of Taurus to the chatty airwaves of Gemini. If you are ready to become your own astrologer, join me for a small group immersion starting June 2nd and Befriend your C…

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#118: How Diet Culture Impacts Your Career and Your Values with Rachel Garrett, Career & Leadership Coach 1:04:50

3M ago1:04:50

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Have you ever thought about how diet culture has impacted your professional life, the career path you've chosen, or how you've been able to show up in that area of your life more generally? In this conversation, Abbie is joined by career and leadership coach Rachel Garrett (who is also a client of Abbie's!). We explore Rachel's story with her body …

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EP 168: Taurus Season’s End: Embracing Slow Growth and Cosmic Opportunities 28:51

3M ago28:51

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Taurus Season’s End: Embracing Slow Growth and Cosmic Opportunities We're diving into some of the best astrology of 2024. This week holds some significant celestial events that activate the powerful Jupiter-Uranus conjunction from April 20. As we wrap up Taruus season the heavens are offering us some cosmic fertilizer to help us tend to the growth …

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#117: The Truth About Weight-Loss Drugs: Q&A on GLP-1s with Ragen Chastain 5:21

3M ago5:21

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This is a free preview of a bonus episode. To listen to the full conversation, you'll need to be a paid supporter on Patreon. Join the Full Plate Patreon right here! Ragen Chastain is back for part two with us this week. This time, we continue our "is being fat bad for your health?" conversation by answering your questions about GLP-1s. We chat abo…

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#116: "But Isn't Being Fat Bad for Your Health?": Unpacking Weight Science with Ragen Chastain 55:19

3M ago55:19

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The idea that fatness and weight gain are synonymous with poor health has become a seemingly incontestable truth in our society. So much so that you have undoubtedly heard that “we’re in the midst of an obesity epidemic”. But where did this claim originate? And what does the research actually say about the relationship between weight and health out…

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EP 167: Celebrating Taurus Season's Vibrant Energy 25:58

3M ago25:58

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Taurus season might be the best of the year! With Venus and Mars returning to their home signs and an exalted New Moon, this week kicks off a stellar span of time in the astrological calendar. 00:00 Excited about spring 05:47 New moon restorative ritual on May 5 for $35. Open to the public. 07:35 New moon in Taurus feels special, especially with Ve…

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#115: ADHD, Binge Eating, and Processed Foods with Becca King, RD 1:04:01

4M ago1:04:01

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You're in for a treat! This week on the pod we’re chatting with the incredible Becca King (who you may know as @adhd.nutritionist on Instagram), a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in helping folks with ADHD heal their relationship with food. Becca is an ADHDer herself, so we chat about her personal exper…

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EP 166: Scorpio Full Moon Revelations + the End of Mercury Retrograde 24:07

4M ago24:07

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This week is like a deep cosmic exhale. The Full Moon in Scorpio may be intense, but it’s also an opportunity for deep release. The past 4 weeks have included 2 eclipses, Mercury Retrograde, and the electric Jupiter/Uranus conjunction. You deserve a full, cleansing, and deep exhale. Sigh it out… 00:00 Workshop for astrology enthusiasts to understan…

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#114: Fat-Positive Parenting and Supporting Your Child's Body Image with Debbie Saroufim 15:59

4M ago15:59

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This is a free preview of a bonus episode! You can hear the full episode at patreon.com/fullplate. This week, I’m joined by body image coach and children’s book author, Debbie Saroufim. We delve into why it's vital to adopt a fat-positive, anti-diet perspective when it comes to children's well-being, and how parents can take an active role in suppo…

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EP 165: Jupiter and Uranus meet in Taurus 27:05

4M ago27:05

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One of the biggest astrological moments of the year has finally arrived. On Saturday, April 20th Jupiter and Uranus meet in Taurus re-invigorating your sense of meaning, purpose, ideals, and values. Timestamped Overview: 00:00 Winter has been tough with lots of sickness, and eclipse season has been affecting our vitality and making people feel run …

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#113: We Don't Need to "Define a Waist" with Dacy Gillespie, Anti-Diet Personal Stylist 1:05:11

4M ago1:05:11

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"Dress for your body type", "define your waist", and "only wear what is flattering". How about...no. As our bodies change (as they will continue to do throughout our life), many of us are met with barriers to body acceptance. And our clothes are a massive part of that. But they can also be a pivotal part of our liberation. Tune in to this week's ep…

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EP 164: Eclipse Hangover 21:13

4M ago21:13

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After the big power surge of a Solar Eclipse, you can feel wiped out! The good news is we're halfway through Mercury retrograde in Aries, as the messenger planet enters the heart of the Sun. Plus, Mars and Saturn meet up to begin a new 2-year cycle, that may feel like it's slowing you down, but chances are it's working to your benefit. Mentioned in…

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#112: When Religion and Diet Culture Collide with Leslie Schilling, RD 1:01:06

4M ago1:01:06

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On this week's episode, we're joined by Leslie Schilling, registered dietitian and author. We focus on themes in her second book, Feed Yourself, which explores the intersection of diet culture and religion — how diet culture shows up in the safest spaces, including places of worship. We discuss interrogating the church, and how diet culture is perp…

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EP 163: Mercury Retrograde + Solar Eclipse in Aries 25:39

4M ago25:39

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This Aries season is off to a weird start! Typically Aries season comes in like its symbol, the Ram. We all get a dose of the “get it done” attitude that Aries people are famous for… Except, this season is a little different. We’ve got Mercury retrograde in Aries until April 25th, and a New Moon Solar Eclipse in Aries on April 8th! Mentioned in the…

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#111: All About Acid Reflux & Supporting Your Digestive System Without Restriction 9:29

4M ago9:29

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This is free preview of a paywalled episode, which is available to our wonderful supporters on Patreon. To listen to the full episode, you can upgrade to paid on Patreon! This episode is an answer to a question submitted on Patreon from Erica, who asked: “How can I manage my acid reflux without restriction? I've been told over and over that I shoul…

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#110: From Weight-Loss Surgery Dietitian to Anti-Diet Dietitian with Kirsten Ackerman Morrison, RD 45:52

5M ago45:52

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Kirsten Morrison (@intuitive_rd on Instagram) joins us this week on the pod to discuss her experience as a former weight loss surgery dietitian. We explore the consequences on physical and mental health, her journey from working in bariatrics to now specializing in intuitive eating, how dietitians often experience their own disordered eating, and t…

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EP 162: Aries Season, Eclipses, and Mercury Retrograde 30:15

5M ago30:15

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It's Spring! It's time for renewed hope, optimism, and... Eclipse season. We're now in the vortex of the eclipses, stay open and curious to how the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on March 25th may have you releasing old patterns in your relationships or rebalancing the scales of your current partnership. Pay attention to what thoughts dominate your mind t…

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#109: "Good for a Girl": Lauren Fleshman on Building a Better Future for Female Athletes 1:08:30

5M ago1:08:30

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This week we are joined by the incredible Lauren Fleshman, New York Times bestselling author of "Good for a Girl", to discuss the systemic ways that our sports culture fails women and girls, and how we can create a better future for the next generation of female athletes. We dive into how the natural and expected changes in a young women’s body dur…

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#108: Nourishing an Anti-Diet Pregnancy with Bri Custer 1:20:23

5M ago1:20:23

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There is a special brand of diet and wellness culture that comes for you when you're pregnant. From the “permission” for your body to change, to pressure around food choices, to beauty standards for pregnant people, we're getting into it all. Artist Bri Custer joins the pod to share, vulnerably, about what pregnancy has been like as she heals from …

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EP 161: New Moon in Pisces 26:03

5M ago26:03

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Uranus has his fingerprints all over this week. As Uranus is one of the outer planets we can’t see with the naked eye, he’s encouraging us to transcend our current situation somehow. Finally, the week wraps up with a New Moon in Pisces. Pisces is the sign of altered states of consciousness, and you very well may be feeling spacy, foggy, or sleepy i…

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#107: Intermittent Fasting and Menopause 10:27

5M ago10:27

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This is a free preview of a paid episode, which is available to our wonderful supporters on Patreon. To listen to the full episode, you can upgrade to paid on Patreon! If you’ve ever been curious if intermittent fasting’s claims about health benefits during menopause are true, this is the episode for you. This week on Full Plate, we're digging into…

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#106: PCOS Without Shame: A Non-Diet & Trauma-Informed Approach with Kimmie Singh, RD 1:04:58

6M ago1:04:58

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This week I am so thrilled to be joined by Kimmie Singh, RD to discuss PCOS: what it is, common misconceptions, why medical providers are so confused about it, its relationship to disordered eating, how to take a weight-inclusive and trauma-informed approach, and more. We also get into the nuances of weight and health in general around diagnosis an…

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EP 160: Pisces season is here 26:38

6M ago26:38

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Pisces season gets started with an invitation to tap into your desires. While the season of the fish can make you sleepy, this week you’ll be feeling more social thanks to the meet-up of Venus and Mars. The week culminates with a Full Moon in Virgo on Saturday. This Full Moon is always the moment in the year when we start to see those glimmers of S…

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#105: Embodiment: How to Come Home to Yourself with Neathery Falchuk, LCSW-S, CGP 1:08:58

6M ago1:08:58

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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 inc…

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EP 159: A Revolution is brewing in Aquarius 22:22

6M ago22:22

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With Mars and Venus joining Pluto in Aquarius this week, you're going to be restless to make some changes. Valentine's Day may not be so soft and fuzzy, but the Sun will enter Pisces this Sunday, and the energy will soften. Sign up for Moonday Meditation + Cosmic Conversation on Monday, February 19th @ 5 pm ET. Join my email list and stay up to dat…

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#104: The Autism-Eating Disorder Connection and Understanding Healthism with Emma Green, PHD 1:09:24

6M ago1:09:24

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Emma Green joins us this week to talk about her diagnosis of autism as an adult and how it impacts her understanding of her eating disorder as a teen, as well as how healthism, ableism, and anti-fatness intersect. We can’t talk about disordered eating and eating disorders without acknowledging healthism and ableism, and this conversation brings in …

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EP 158: New Moon in Aquarius 22:23

6M ago22:23

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Welcome the New Moon in Aquarius and the Lunar New Year. The New Moon is energized by Uranus, inviting you to break free of the status quo and find a new and innovative path forward. With Mercury, newly in Aquarius, consulting with Jupiter, your big ideas are amplified. Join me for the New Moon Restorative Ritual this Sunday, 2/11/24. ⁠Sign up⁠ for…

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#103: Meal Planning Is Pulling Me Back Into Restriction 10:45

6M ago10:45

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This is free preview of a paywalled episode, which is available to our wonderful supporters on Patreon. To listen to the full episode, you can upgrade to paid on Patreon! This episode is an answer to a question submitted on Patreon from Andy, who asked: How can we approach meal planning without falling into old patterns? Every time I start to think…

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EP 157: A productive rest 20:31

7M ago20:31

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This week we get a break! The week started on a productive high note with Mars in Capricorn trining Uranus in Taurus. You might have felt like you were shot out of a cannon Monday morning, but the restless and anxious high will calm quickly. Sign up for my email community and never miss an episode. Join Cosmic Yoga Club for monthly New Moon + Full …

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#102: "The Doubt Disorder": Overcoming OCD with Jenna Overbaugh, LPC 1:06:28

7M ago1:06:28

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The co-occurence of OCD and disordered eating is a topic we've wanted to cover for some time now. It was a big part of Abbie's lived experience, and something that comes up consistently with clients in her practice. It's a common overlap that isn't discussed enough, and when it is, it rarely comes through an anti-diet culture lens. This episode fea…

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EP 156: Full Moon in Leo 30:16

7M ago30:16

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Aquarius season is here and within the first week, we have a Full Moon in Leo. This Full Moon is amplified by a square to Jupiter giving you the confidence boost you need to get up and make those changes happen. At times it might feel like the ground is shifting under your feet this week. We’re lucky to have Mercury, Venus, and Mars in Capricorn to…

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#101: The Epidemic of Disordered Eating & the Myth of Full Recovery with Cole Kazdin, Author of "What's Eating Us?" 1:09:24

7M ago1:09:24

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Cole Kazdin, author of What's Eating Us: Women, Food, and the Epidemic of Body Anxiety, joins us to explore, what it would mean to truly be free of disordered eating. Not just the behaviors -- but the constant mental chatter, the critical voice, and the restrictive thoughts. We ask the tough questions about whether full recovery possible, and how f…

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