Best Summer Innanen Podcasts (2024)

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#312: How Supremacy Culture Hurts Self-Worth with Caroline Sumlin 41:28

1h ago41:28

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I’m joined by Caroline J Sumlin, author of We'll All Be Free: How a Culture of White Supremacy Devalues Us and How We Can Reclaim Our True Worth. We’re talking about how white supremacy culture influences our self-worth, the various ways that this manifests in our life, and how to start to break free from it. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/312 In th…

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#143: "What If I'm Just Uncomfortable Being Fat?" with Therapist Edie Stark and Fat Activist Sharon Maxwell (Part Two) 14:20

4h ago14:20

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“I believe in body liberation and anti-diet culture. But what if I’m just uncomfortable being fat?” This is a free preview of this week’s bonus episode, and truly, it’s not to be missed. It just might be my favorite conversation we’ve had yet on this podcast. This is the second part of a conversation with Therapist Edie Stark and Fat Activist Sharo…

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#142: Is Ozempic the End of Body Liberation? (Reasons to Stay Hopeful) with Therapist Edie Stark and Fat Activist Sharon Maxwell 52:30

3d ago52:30

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Two returning guests join us (who happen to be my amazing friends and colleagues): therapist Edie Stark and fat activist Sharon Maxwell. We're getting into the impact of GLP-1s (like Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.) on disordered eating recovery, body acceptance, and generally navigating this world in a human body amidst the constant chatter about weight los…

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#311: A Counterintuitive Way to Deal With Body Anxiety (Body Image Series) 18:07

2d ago18:07

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I’m talking about a counterintuitive way to manage body anxiety - whether that be from pictures or the mirror or in social situations. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/311 In this episode, I talk about: - The personal fear that led me to create this episode, - What I learned working through that fear, - What I mean by body anxiety, - That we want to l…

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#141: Processed Foods, Nutrition Misinformation, and the Elitism of Wellness with Shana Spence, RD (@thenutritiontea) 1:03:55

3d ago1:03:55

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Shana Spence, a registered dietitian (who you might know as @thenutritiontea on social media), joins the pod to bust myths about processed foods and to discuss how family, culture, privilege, and societal influences shape our relationship with food. Listen Ad-Free on Patreon! We recorded this conversation before the election, but given the outcome,…

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#140: On Election Anxiety, Body Image, and the Importance of Eating and Resting 12:20

11d ago12:20

12:20

Hi, my friends. In this last-minute episode, I am talking to you about election anxiety, and why times of political and personal uncertainty can stir up disordered eating thoughts and behaviors. From control to distraction, we often tend to turn to bodies as a coping tool. Join me for this brief (but hopefully meaningful) conversation about these t…

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#310: Do you need to lose weight to reduce pain? with DK Ciccone 34:10

16d ago34:10

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I’m joined by Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone, a certified Pilates instructor, owner of Movement Remedies, and author of You’re Meant to Move. We’re talking about how to recover from having a disordered relationship with exercise and whether you need to lose weight in order to help with pain. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/310 In this episode, we talk abo…

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#139: Should We Really Eat As Much Candy As We Want? 12:29

18d ago12:29

12:29

This is a free preview of a BONUS episode! To hear the full episode, make sure you're subscribed on Patreon. Your support is what keeps the lights on around here, so, thank you! It's Halloween time. And that means...plenty of candy. Maybe more than usual? Maybe not. In this special bonus episode, I'm answering a listener question about what to do i…

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#138: There Is Strength In Letting Go with Nakeia Homer, Author of Habits for Healing 57:43

25d ago57:43

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Author and well-being educator Nakeia Homer joins us to talk about releasing things (habits, people, beliefs) we've clung to for years—sometimes decades. As Nakeia beautifully explains, letting go is rarely about the thing or person itself, but rather what it symbolizes for us. We discuss self-forgiveness, finding our people, making peace with othe…

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#309: Attachment Styles and Body Image (Body Image Series) 23:14

1M ago23:14

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I’m talking about how attachment styles relate to body image. I’m sharing briefly about what the attachment styles are, how they relate to body image, self-compassion, body grief, and what we can do with this information.Show notes: summerinnanen.com/309 In this episode, I talk about: - The four main types of attachment styles and a brief overview …

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#137: Childless Cat Ladies, Dating Culture, and Why Thinness Won't Save Us with Chrissy King 1:03:25

1M ago1:03:25

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Chrissy King is BACK for her second round on the pod. This time, we’re diving deep into the intricate ways diet culture, body autonomy, dating culture, and yes, even childless cat ladies, are all connected. I promise there’s a through-line here—and it’s more liberating than any “hot girl summer” meme you’ve ever scrolled past. Some of the things we…

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#136: Coping with Photos That Trigger Body Shame & Comparison 11:40

1M ago11:40

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This is a free preview of a paywalled episode. To hear the FULL episode, join Patreon here. Patreon supporters make this show possible and keep the lights on around here, so, thank you! In this bonus episode, I'm answering a listener question about why seeing photos of ourselves—especially in group settings—can trigger feelings of body shame and co…

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#308: Are processed foods really bad for you? with Shana Spence 39:11

2M ago39:11

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I’m joined by Shana Spence (she/her), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author of Live Nourished: Make Peace with Food, Banish Body Shame, and Reclaim Joy. We are talking about why the BMI is bullshit, whether processed foods are really bad for us, and her perspective that “all foods fit.”Show notes: summerinnanen.com/308 In this episode, I tal…

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#135: When Drinking Collides with Diet Culture, and Recovery Without Labels with Lael Atkinson 1:00:17

2M ago1:00:17

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Have you ever wondered how alcohol fits into diet culture, or how it can intersect with and impact restrictive eating? We're diving into the connection between drinking and diet culture in this episode. Lael Atkinson, a recovery coach, joins Abbie to share their experiences with disordered eating, alcohol, and body image, how these issues have inte…

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#134: Body Image as We Age: Navigating Perimenopause with Summer Innanen 49:12

2M ago49:12

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Summer returns for her second (!!) time on the pod to speak with Abbie about the challenges of body image during perimenopause. With the ever-present pressure from diet culture -- preying on our insecurities, selling us anti-aging creams, 'fixes' for menopause symptoms, and endless diets to keep our bodies as small as possible -- it’s exhausting. T…

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#307: Body Grief - Missing the Body You Used to Have (Body Image Series) 25:09

2M ago25:09

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I’m exploring body grief – I talk about the different ways we might experience body grief, whether we can actually “overcome” it, why it’s so hard to grieve our ideal body, the factors that determine how we process this grief, and how we can move away from the stages of grief model to other models that may be more useful for moving forward. Show n…

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#133: Q&A on Food Addiction, Managing IBS Symptoms, and Celiac Disease 15:32

2M ago15:32

15:32

Welcome to a very special bonus episode, where Abbie hosts a live Q&A call with the Full Plate Patreon community. This is a FREE preview of the conversation, but you can hear the FULL episode right here as a member of Patreon. To join Patreon and hear the episode, as well as all future bonus episodes and newsletters, visit: www.patreon.com/fullplat…

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#306: Season 10 Premiere - changes and what to expect! 20:00

2M ago20:00

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This is the premiere of Season 10 of Eat The Rules. I’m giving you an update on some changes that are happening and what to expect from this season Show notes: summerinnanen.com/306 In this episode, I talk about: - Why I started a ko-fi account - what it is and how you can contribute - Big changes that are happening for me professionally and why I’…

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#132: The Connection Between Perfectionism, Health Anxiety, and Orthorexia with Natalie Rose, Therapist & Coach 55:10

2M ago55:10

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Natalie Rose (@wakeupandsmelltherosay), therapist and wonderful human, joins us to share her journey with disordered eating, which began during her high school years due to social pressures and a desire for acceptance. We talk about her struggles with body image that led to a cycle of restriction and binge eating, exacerbated by a heart condition t…

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#305: Feeling Stuck with Body Acceptance? 5 Reasons why…(Body Image Series) Revisited 21:33

3M ago21:33

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I’m revisiting the body image series, breaking down 5 reasons we struggle with body acceptance and how to work through these struggles. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/305 In this episode, I talk about: - How the culture we live in can make body acceptance a challenge, - What being stuck with body acceptance can look like, - How dieting is addictive …

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#131: No Pain, All Gain: Redefining Fitness on Your Terms with Jenna Werner, RD 53:51

3M ago53:51

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We're chatting with my friend Jenna Werner (@happystronghealthy on IG), a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, to explore the complexities of our relationship with movement—including her own history with compulsive exercise, the importance of ditching the “all-or-nothing” mentality, and what it means to find peace and attunement ami…

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#130: Let's Talk About...Emotional Eating and "Everything In Moderation" (Q&A Episode!) 9:21

3M ago9:21

9:21

Hello, hello! This is a free preview of a bonus episode. You can hear the FULL episode right here when you subscribe and support the show on Patreon. This week, we're going deep on emotional eating and whether "everything in moderation" is the healthiest approach to food. Here are the questions from our Patrons: Moderation: Hi, Abbie. As someone wh…

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#304: New! Trends influencing our body image and more with Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams 42:56

3M ago42:56

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I’m joined by Amapoundcake - we are talking about some of the trends we’re seeing that are influencing body image and body liberation, including the proliferation of weight loss drugs and our culture’s fixation with looking younger. We also talk about the Body Image Coach Certification program and our experience with the new format. Support the sho…

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

3M 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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#303: 10 examples of Body Neutrality…(Body Image Series) Revisited 19:03

3M ago19:03

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I’m revisiting the body image series, talking about what body neutrality looks like in everyday life with some specific examples. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/303 In this episode, I talk about: - Two questions I ask to determine body neutrality, - How it’s really hard to be neutral about your body in a culture that has body hierarchies, - That bod…

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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

4M 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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#127: How We Find Our Way: Yasmine Cheyenne on Self-Forgiveness, Red Flags, and Comparison 55:10

4M 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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#302: How to Know if you Have a Healthy Body Image (Body Image Series) Revisited 16:23

4M ago16:23

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I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, talking about how to know if you have a healthy body image and the number one tool I use with clients to assess this. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/302 In this episode, I talk about: - What it means to have a positive body image, - How self-worth is at the core of body image, - Why it’s important to be able to …

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

4M ago9:42

9:42

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

4M 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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#301: What is Body Neutrality? (Body Image Series) Revisited 25:18

5M ago25:18

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I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, talking all about body neutrality - what is is and isn’t, what it looks like in real life, the stages people go through to get there, and the key elements to getting body neutral. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/301 In this episode, I talk about: - How I like to reframe body neutrality as a way to get more joy ou…

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

5M 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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#123: Dr. Whitney Trotter on Body Identity as an Athlete, Disordered Eating in BIPOC, & the Impact of Intergenerational Trauma 1:09:03

5M 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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#300: 5 Lessons on Body Image After 10 years of This Podcast 28:48

5M ago28:48

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This is episode 300 and the 10 year anniversary of this podcast. To celebrate I’m reflecting on 5 of the key lessons I’ve learned about body image throughout the years of doing this podcast. It’s part cultural critique, part rant, and part love fest. And there is some optimism about the future. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/300 In this episode, we …

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

5M 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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#121: Belonging Versus Conforming: Your Body Is Not Your Forever Project with Savala Nolan 1:24:20

5M 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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#299: What’s Behind Your Body Image Struggles with Jessi Kneeland 38:00

5M ago38:00

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I’m joined by Jessi Kneeland, a queer and non-binary body image coach, speaker, and author of the book BODY NEUTRAL: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues. We are talking about why body image struggles are not a thinking problem and how we need to understand our deeper needs to identify the source of our struggles. We also talk abou…

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

6M 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

6M 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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#298: Understanding Health Beyond Weight with Ashantis Jones 37:32

6M ago37:32

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I’m joined by Ashantis Jones, Therapist, Mental Health Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness Instructor. We are talking about how ADHD, Autism, and anxiety influenced Ashantis’ relationship with her body. We’re also talking about why it’s so important to understand the social determinants of health when we have conversations abo…

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

6M 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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#297: Weight Loss Medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s) with Dr. Asher Larmie 57:25

6M ago57:25

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I’m joined by Dr. Asher Larmie, Transmasculine weight-inclusive GP and leading expert in weight stigma. Asher is breaking down everything you need to know about weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. We talk about what the research says about the long-term effects of these medications, their side effects, how much weight you might lose an…

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

7M 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

7M 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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#296: Finding purpose beyond dieting (Laura’s Story / YOF Spotlight) 24:22

7M ago24:22

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I’m sharing Laura’s story who was one of the incredible women who worked with me during the You, On Fire program. She talks about how she was consumed with body and food thoughts and had been on and off diets for nearly 3 decades. She shares how she learned to accept her body and how that’s unlocked so many great things in her life. You’ll find all…

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

7M 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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#114: Fat-Positive Parenting and Supporting Your Child's Body Image with Debbie Saroufim 15:59

7M 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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#295: Aging, Body Image and Sexuality (Body Image Series) 33:28

7M ago33:28

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I’m looking at the influence of perimenopause - the transitional period before menopause - on sexuality and how this intersects with body image. I also talk about how hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause can influence sexual desire, and why understanding our sexual functioning and desire is important when talking about body image, as pa…

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

8M 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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#112: When Religion and Diet Culture Collide with Leslie Schilling, RD 1:01:06

8M 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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