Best Weight Discrimination Podcasts (2024)

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187: DEI's Big Fat Problem: Fat Discrimination at Work 55:35

30m ago55:35

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Let me ask you a question: have you ever had diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training that was focused on size inclusion or anti-fat bias? Has anti-fat bias even been a footnote in any DEI training that you’ve had or seen? I asked these questions to company leaders, DEI professionals and my audience on Instagram and the answer was a resoundin…

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[Recover Strong] Facing your FOOD FEARS: Exploring the role of a FEAR DIARY in exposure therapy 17:47

16m ago17:47

17:47

"Exposure therapy is like jumping off a cliff when you can't see the bottom, and hoping there's a landing." Dr. Carolyn Becker, leading expert in exposure therapy for eating disorders, breaks down how to effectively create and utilize a fear diary to help you find more peace and freedom with food & body. Take a listen as she sheds more light on the…

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Are Fitness Influencers Simply Genetically Blessed, Wasabi Overload, Why We Seek Thin Privilege, Burnt Toast Review with Virgina Sole-Smith 1:25:28

1h ago1:25:28

1:25:28

On this week's episode of "The Diet Obsessed Podcast" in my regular segments, I throw out a somewhat contorversial hypothesis about fitness and wellness influencers, are they just genetically blessed to begin with and able to achieve fast results, which then motivates them? I also discuss my healthy habits of the week and a wasabi overload foodie f…

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Disrupting for Reproductive Justice 50:23

9d ago50:23

50:23

Many public health practitioners provide a range of supports focused on sexual and reproductive health. Listen to this episode to hear about how Dr. Saraswathi Vedam and her team at the Birth Place Lab are disrupting the status quo for reproductive health research in Canada by intentionally centring the voices and priorities of communities that are…

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[Recover Strong] Reclaiming BODY TRUST with Hilary Kinavey, LPC, of the Center for Body Trust 34:39

11d ago34:39

34:39

Is it really possible to trust your body after living with an eating disorder? Today's guest says YES. Body trust is a birth right, and you can find your way back to it again. Licensed professional counselor, educator, author, and coach - Hilary Kinavey joins host Andrea Wells to unravel how societal pressures, fatphobia, and diet culture distort o…

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[Recover Strong] Overcoming BULIMIA and finding recovery in MID-LIFE: Julie Wickham’s body story 35:56

7d ago35:56

35:56

Recovery is possible at ANY age. Courage Club alumni, social worker, and fellow recovery warrior Julie Wickham has had a transformative journey finding recovery in midlife through Recovery Warriors' programs. She’s here today to share her body image healing story. Exploring the misconception that 'skinny equals healthy’, Julie challenges harmful cu…

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Interview with Risa Groux CN, Reversing Autoimmune Issues, Functional Nutrition, Thyroid, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fixing Leaky Gut 57:15

8d ago57:15

57:15

On this week's episode of "The Diet Obsessed Podcast" I have a fascinating interview with Risa Groux CN. Risa is a Functional Nutritionist and Certified Autoimmune Coach in private practice in Newport Beach, California. She has always been passionate about nutrition and good health. Risa was so concerned about purity that she made her children’s ba…

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[Fear Less] Being SEEN for who you are and caring less about rejection 54:41

10d ago54:41

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Be seen for all your diverse beauty, sadness, strength, and struggles. In this empowering talk, Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells dive deep into the heart of vulnerability, overcoming rejection, and the transformative power of setting boundaries. They're peeling back the layers of fear that are holding us back and lighting up the path to self-assuredn…

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Disrupting for Health Care for All 58:53

14d ago58:53

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Check out this episode to learn from Chloé Cébron and Shezeen Suleman who are part of a growing movement mobilizing for the right to health care for all people living in Canada, regardless of immigration status. In this episode, Chloé, the director of policy and advocacy at Médecins du Monde, shares lessons from a successful advocacy campaign to ex…

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[Recover Strong] "Have you gained/lost weight?" Navigating weight comments and body shame with Dr. Chuks, MD 26:59

14d ago26:59

26:59

Unlock the secrets to navigating comments on your body size. Are you struggling with the constant pressure from societal beauty standards? Do comments about your body size trigger feelings of shame or fear? We hear you. Dr. Chuks returns to Recover Strong to share strategies to maintain your strength amidst societal pressures, and reclaim your powe…

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[Fear Less] Confidence vs. Arrogance: Know the difference and OWN your power 53:05

17d ago53:05

53:05

What's wrong with being confident? Imagine the cascading effects of waking up with more confidence over weeks, months, years You would likely.... Have more opportunities because you would ask for what you want. Experience better treatment because you would ask for what you need. Care less about the opinions and judgments of others. Trust you can na…

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Easter Brunch, Rebel Thinks Adele is Fat-Phobic, Oprah-Zempic Review of Diet Starts Tomorrow 1:50:59

18d ago1:50:59

1:50:59

On this week's episode of "The Diet Obsessed Podcast" in my regular segments, I talk about my positive mental health this week, my incredibly delicious Easter Brunch and how Rebel Wilson thinks Adele is Fat-Phobic. For my podcast review, I cover a couple Diet Starts Tomorrow episodes where hosts Lauren and Emily give their feedback on the Oprah Wei…

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[Recover Strong] Eat without fear...harnessing SCIENCE to overcome your food and body struggles with Dr. Carolyn Becker, PhD 53:48

21d ago53:48

53:48

Dial down your deepest eating disorder challenges using THIS technique. Today is a sneak peek, a little sample, into an exclusive expert Q&A session that recently occurred live inside the Courage Club. Dr. Carolyn Becker, PhD, author of the recently released Eat Without Fear guides us through the transformative world of exposure therapy for eating …

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186: But Aren’t We in an “Ob*sity” Epidempic? 48:40

1M ago48:40

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We allllll know that fatness is spreading like wildfire and is contagious and who is going to think of the CHILDREN?!!? ERMGHED!” Is it true that we are in an epidemic and everyone is getting fatter? Do fat people need to hurry up and lose weight in order to save the economy and the lives of children and baskets of kittens from burning flames? Let’…

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[Recover Strong] Eating disorders don't DISCRIMINATE: A medical doctor's take on today's recovery landscape 32:46

28d ago32:46

32:46

Never underestimate the power of sharing ED stories. In today's conversation with Dr. Chuks, MD, we delve into the heart of eating disorder recovery, and explore ways to overcome common recovery roadblocks on both an individual and cultural scale. Plus, Dr. Chuks shares details on his powerful new book, 'Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate,' which …

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[Recover Strong] Skip your workout (without feeling guilty)! A joyful movement DEEP DIVE with certified personal trainer Sam Previte 27:59

1M ago27:59

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Ever feel like you had a "bad" day if you don't exercise? This one's for you. Today's guest, certified personal trainer Sam Previte says "In order to make peace with movement, we have to have unconditional permission to rest". Take a listen as Sam once again joins host Andrea Wells to dive deep into joyful movement, and peel back the secrets on how…

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Whoopi on Mounjaro, Pizza Anxiety, Scrumptious Breakfast, Claudia Versus ED Community, Oprah Special 1:12:25

1M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

On this week's episode of "The Diet Obsessed Podcast" in my regular segments, I discuss the anxiety of trying to get everything to fall in place for my upcoming trip to the East Coast, round 2 of my anti-aging neck treatment, all of the healthy habits of my week, along with all the tasty treats, which includes an insanely delicious breakfast that I…

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Disrupting for Racial & Climate Justice 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

As Director of the Community Climate Resilience Lab, Dr. Imara Rolston recognizes that the climate crisis is a health emergency that will disproportionally impact racialized communities. Listen to this episode to hear how Imara and his team are bringing together non-profit leaders, grassroots leaders, academics, and policy makers and creating a Tor…

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[Recover Strong] "What if I never stop eating?!" Navigating INTENSE HUNGER in recovery 25:03

1M ago25:03

25:03

To give into cravings, or to resist them - what's the best strategy? Fellow recovery warrior, mental health nurse, and best-selling author Cara Lisette returns to the show to answer a burning recovery question from our audience of warriors about extreme hunger and cravings that can come up in the recovery process. Take a listen and hear just what i…

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[Recover Strong] Unlocking the SECRETS to eating without GUILT with Alex Raymond, RD 40:15

2M ago40:15

40:15

Guilt after eating is diet culture's shadow. Today's episode is a sneak peek into our latest Expert Q&A with Alex Raymond, RD held inside the Courage Club. In this transformative conversation, Alex and host Jessica explore the intricacies of intuitive eating and how it forms the bedrock for adapting to a life free from eating disorders. Take a list…

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Predatory Fees, Kelloggs CEO Controversy, James Beard Foodie Fail, How to Keep Weight Off, Tips from Mari 1:02:43

2M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

On this week's episode of The Diet Obsessed Podcast, in my regular segments I discuss predatory fees in the cannabis industry, the Kelloggs CEO "Cereal for Dinner" Controversy, a James Beard Foodie Fail involving Fried Bread, along with all my healthy habits and tasty treats of the week! For my podcast review, I reviewed another episode of "Pursuit…

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185: Oprah Leaves WW Board After Using Weight Loss Drugs 43:02

2M ago43:02

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Seemingly there are non-stop stories and notifications of celebrities and influencers being on a new “weight loss journey” after starting on weight loss drugs. Now, Oprah is among that cohort and it has had an impact on her relationship with WeightWatchers. But hang on a minute, doesn’t WW sell weight loss drugs? Let’s dig into it! Bonus: I also sh…

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Disrupting for Disability Without Poverty 57:45

2M ago57:45

57:45

Transcript (PDF or download Word document) As the National Director of Disability Without Poverty, Rabia Khedr is building a vibrant intersectional movement led by people with disabilities to end disability poverty through a new federal Canada Disability Benefit. Listen to this episode to learn from Rabia about why this benefit is so necessary and …

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[Recover Strong] Are you being LIED to?! Tackling diet culture BS with Sam Previte of Find Food Freedom 47:09

2M ago47:09

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Could these lies be holding you back in recovery? "You must be thin to be worthy" "It's your fault if you can't lose weight" "Weight=health" Today's guest, Sam Previte of Find Food Freedom says "this isn’t working, the system is broken". Take a listen as she joins host Andrea Wells to discuss her work and dive deep into diet culture to peel back it…

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[Recover Strong] SMASHING stigmas and finding the "you" outside of your eating disorder with Cara Lisette 40:11

2M ago40:11

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Who are you without an eating disorder? Today's guest is fellow recovery warrior, mental health nurse, and best-selling author Cara Lisette. Over the years she’s candidly and vulnerably shared her journey of recovering from an eating disorder and bipolar disorder through social media and her blog Cara’s Corner. Cara is passionate about recovery, an…

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Interview with Ashmeeta Madhav, Managing Grief, Trauma, Using Meditation to Heal, Why Mindfulness is Important, The Power of Affirmations 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

On this week's episode of "The Diet Obsessed Podcast" I have another interview! Ashmeeta Rama Madhav is an educator, grief support advocate and expert, entrepreneur, author, and lifelong learner. She has been intimately acquainted with grief since her early twenties, having experienced miscarriage, rejection, and the loss of her parents and husband…

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[Beyond Body] Letting go of a food and exercise checklist: Errin Witherspoon's story of creative healing and relinquishing control 34:46

2M ago34:46

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"I was using food and exercise as a way to get control of something, anything. Because the rest of my life felt completely out of control." In this episode, we're honored to have a courageous voice join us – Errin Witherspoon, an amazing alumni of our Recovery Warriors programs. She takes us through the transformative arc of her journey, and how sh…

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Disrupting for African Nova Scotian Food Sovereignty 59:03

2M ago59:03

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Wendie Wilson is a mother, educator, artist, writer, community advocate and a member of the African Nova Scotian and Black Food Sovereignty working group for the Halifax region’s JustFOOD Action Plan, alongside registered dietitian Nickaya Parris. In this episode, Wendie and Nickaya provide a window into the transformative work happening to advance…

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[Beyond Body] Saying goodbye to the SCALE with Tiffany Folk 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

"I thought my body was the problem and that once I lost weight, the eating disorder would disappear. That didn't happen." Fellow warrior and Courage Club member Tiffany Folk returns to the podcast channel to open up about her life-long struggle with body image, and how she's come to a place of focusing on what her body does for her, over how it loo…

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[Beyond Body] Running ON EMPTY: Finding freedom after decades of bulimia, diet pills, and restriction 49:11

2M ago49:11

49:11

"True recovery means that I can eat anything, and trust myself not to purge or compensate afterward." - Kim Today we're diving deep with Courage Club member and fellow warrior, Kim. Take a listen as she shares her intense battle with societal pressures, body image, and eating disorders - and the extreme measures and substances she took to get there…

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[Beyond Body] 5 SCIENCE-BACKED methods to improve body image 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

Hack your brain to heal your body image. 🧠 Dr. Carolyn Becker is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Trinity University at the Center for the Sciences and Innovation and co-creator of The Body Project. Through extensive research, she has discovered methods that you can practice in your daily life that are scientifically proven to make…

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Big Announcement, Superbowl Food Recap, Anti-Aging Neck Treatment, Dysport, Julia Roberts Trolls, Why Try to Lose Weight If Your Happy, Just Jenny Podcast Review 1:05:30

3M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

On this week's episode of "The Diet Obsessed Podcast" I have a BIG announcement, a goal I have been chasing for years! Also in my regular segments, I talk about an anti-aging treatment I had this week, a media moment involving Julia Roberts and internet trolls, and all the healthy habits and tasty treats I enjoyed through the Superbowl and Phoenix …

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[Beyond Body] 5 INTENSE emotions that come up when healing body image 32:58

3M ago32:58

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"At the most basic level, everyone who's struggling with an eating disorder, is struggling with a profound sense of disconnection and shame." In this episode you'll learn about five intense emotions that come up in body image healing work and the eating disorder recovery process. With the right emotional processing and regulation skills, you can ge…

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[Beyond Body] 5 things to know about CONTROL and eating disorders 37:12

3M ago37:12

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"An eating disorder starts out as a way to gain control, until it starts controlling you." In this episode, we explore the scientific research on the role control plays in eating disorders and the different reasons it manifests. With an eating disorder, food, weight, appearance, and self-concept become meticulously managed and controlled. You may f…

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184: Organized Anti-Fat Fuckery with Tigress Osborn 1:34:58

3M ago1:34:58

1:34:58

The villainous tricksters behind the veiled push to “advance fat rights” (when in reality they just want to sell weight loss drugs) are at it again. Tigress Osborn from NAAFA is here to stop them though! She joins me on the show to talk about what new games anti-fat organizations are getting up to and why it’s a load of BS. Plus we discuss the fat …

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Disrupting Environmental Racism 59:30

3M ago59:30

59:30

As founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities and Community Health (ENRICH) Project, Dr. Ingrid Waldron works alongside African Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaw communities to disrupt environmental racism as a necessary part of the environmental justice movement. In this episode, Ingrid positions environmental racism…

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[Beyond Body] Infertility, early MENOPAUSE, and pregnancy loss: The perfect storm for an eating disorder 40:44

3M ago40:44

40:44

"I had so much body grief and body resentment at this time that I completely lost my way. My body image took a huge hit. And a huge hit in terms of my eating disorder. I had so much grief that I was out of control. My body was out of control. I just needed to get to a place where I accepted that I needed help." In today's episode, we're spotlightin…

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[Beyond Body] How STAYING SMALL kept her from opening up: Sarah Wiseman's story of renewal 39:08

3M ago39:08

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"I had really lost myself, but I love who I am now. I love growing into my recovered self." Fellow warrior and Courage Club member Sarah Wiseman joins Jessica to share her powerful journey from struggling with body image, to finding strength and healing through starting a business in floral preservation. From childhood experiences to the pivotal mo…

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[Beyond Body] Embracing body GRIEF to rebuild body TRUST with Anna Sweeney, RD 31:15

3M ago31:15

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"Body image experiencing is not a destination where you get there and it's done." Today we're joined by renowned dietitian and eating disorder specialist Anna Sweeney to guide us through the profound impacts of body grief and the journey to rebuilding body trust. Anna shares her powerful journey of body grief and evolution while navigating a multip…

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[Beyond Body] “Activity Anorexia”: When EXERCISE becomes something to CONTROL 40:26

3M ago40:26

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"And for some reason, I thought if I was smaller, I would somehow be better at my sport." Sherry is a driven woman. Someone you would want on your team because you would trust that she wouldn't give up and would give it her all. This trait has served her well in her career, academics, and athletics, but not with food and exercise. Sherry starved he…

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Dr. Anrthony Balduzzi Interview, Fit Father and Fit Mother Project, BodyBuilding, Sleep, Nutrition, Healthy Routines, Parasympathetic Nervous System 1:09:11

3M ago1:09:11

1:09:11

On this week's episode of "The Diet Obsessed Podcast" I interview Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, founder of the Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project and host of both podcasts named for those projects. Dr. Balduzzi is a renowned health expert dedicated to helping men and women over 40 optimize their health with the overarching goal of building and maint…

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[Beyond Body] Covering up your body and ENDLESSLY TRYING to lose weight with Joni O'Donnell 1:05:27

3M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

It took her over 40 years, but she finally found peace with food and her body. In the process, she gained A LOT of hard earned wisdom. Intuitive eating counselor and life balance coach, Joni O'Donnell is here today to share it all with you. Listen and learn about: - Childhood experiences triggering the pursuit of perfection - Changing inner thought…

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[Recover Strong] REDISCOVER your natural HUNGER CUES through these two steps 24:40

3M ago24:40

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To meal plan, or not to meal plan? An intuitive eating dietitian chimes in. Take a listen and discover the role of meal planning and regular eating in recovery, and how these two things can help you find your way out of a binge/restrict cycle. Vincci Tsui, RD shares how to navigate meal plans without feeling restricted, and how to tune back in to y…

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Introducing Mind the Disruption Season 2 2:43

3M ago2:43

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Welcome back! In the second season of Mind the Disruption, we explore social movements for social justice: groups of people working together to build collective power for change. In each episode, you’ll hear from someone – a disruptor - who works with others to challenge the status quo because they have a deep shared conviction that a healthier, mo…

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[Beyond Body] From severe body STRUGGLES to body FREEDOM: Andrea's body image journey 40:26

3M ago40:26

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"I'm living the life that I never thought I could have, free from the hell of body shame." From childhood insecurities to overcoming societal pressures, Andrea's path to self-acceptance is a testament to the strides that can be made in body image healing. Take a listen as Andrea Wells dives into her inspiring journey, and discover how she embraced …

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[Beyond Body] A letter to her YOUNGER SELF ❤️‍🩹 15:25

4M ago15:25

15:25

“The more you try to “fix” the more you fixate on the “problem”. The problem that’s not even there. But it magnifies and you see it get bigger. This makes you feel more negative about yourself. You obsess over it and this only makes you feel worse.” This is an excerpt from a beautiful letter written by Nikki, a current member of the Courage Club. I…

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[Recover Strong] OZEMPIC and eating disorder recovery with Vincci Tsui, RD 38:34

3M ago38:34

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Can people in recovery use Ozempic? Should they use it? Today we’re diving deep into the world of weight loss injections. We’re talking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and all semaglutides. Their increasing popularity is changing the landscape of recovery and diet culture, and raising a lot of questions. Like: how do they work? Are they safe? Can people…

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How You Feel Not Eating Carbs, Mom Feeding Kid Shaming, Custardy Donut, Healthcare Discrimination Against Fat People, GLP-1 Influencers, Taylor Strecker Review 1:03:31

4M ago1:03:31

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On this week's episode of "The Diet Obsessed Podcast, Craving More" in my regular segments I discuss a particularly interesting and polarizing Instagram post from a wellness influencer, where she is shaming a mom on tick tock for feeding her kids donuts for breakfast. After my regular segments, I review a podcast from The Taylor Strecker show, beca…

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[Beyond Body] The hidden costs of BODY DISSATISFACTION 42:38

4M ago42:38

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The financial & psychological impacts of body dissatisfaction are real. Toxic beauty standards not only impact mental health but also have significant financial implications. Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells share personal experiences and statistics, from costs of care, costs of missed opportunities, to the costs of keeping up, to highlight how body …

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[Fear Less] Is weight restoration essential to do deeper healing work? 58:36

4M ago58:36

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Are you in what feels like a never ending recovery/relapse cycle? You're not alone. Community member Amber wrote in to Fear Less to share her experience with a long term eating disorder that persists, even after attempts at treatment. Hear what hosts Jessica and Andrea have to say about this common recovery predicament, and find out if weight resto…

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