Best Virginia Sole Smith Podcasts (2024)

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We Need To Talk About Fat Fertility

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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith, and today my guest is Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, and author of the book Fat and Fertile. As a fertility coach and fat activist, Nicola works to challenge the fertility industry’s entrenched weight bias and empower marginalized folks to t…

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We Need To Talk About Fat Fertility 36:33

2h ago36:33

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Today Virginia is chatting with Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, and author of the book Fat and Fertile. As a fertility coach and fat activist, Nicola works to challenge the fertility industry’s entrenched weight bias and empower marginalized folks to take control of their reproductive health. (You m…

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Passing the Talk Show Host Baton | Karamo 38:53

36m ago38:53

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Little Karamo grew up watching Ricki Lake and dreaming of one day being on TV. Decades later, he gives Ricki her flowers for inspiring so many career decisions he’s made, like starting his own talk show, 'Karamo,' and competing in 'Dancing With the Stars.' He tells Ricki how much her show meant to him as a queer, Black boy in a poor Texas neighborh…

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123: The Lads Gather Autumn/Winter Recommendations 33:31

9h ago33:31

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Alice and Bethany chat through a few of the books they're excited about for the rest of the year, and ask their author and bookseller friends for more recommendations! Because of the way we have to record episodes in advance, at least one of the books is already out, so if any of them sound good to you, it may be possible to read them already rathe…

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Dating While Fat!

23h ago

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Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! This month we’re talking about… dating while fat! This is a topic many of you have requested, and sent in questions about—so our resident dating expert (Corinne) finally answers them all! We also share a lot of amazing listener-submitted advice. We’ll get into how to talk about fatness on your profile, how t…

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Dating While Fat! 1:31

8d ago1:31

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This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! It's time for your September Extra Butter! Today we are discussing... dating as a fat person! We'll get into navigating the apps, Corinne's rules for …

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On Lifting: Sharon Salomon + Tricia Lucero 55:42

8d ago55:42

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Sharon Salomon, 80, is a competitive powerlifter. She and her coach, Tricia Lucero, join Julia Turshen for a conversation about lifting, training and more. Follow-up links: To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here! To sign up for Julia's weekly newsletter, head here. BUILT FOR THIS: THE QUIET STRENGTH OF POWERLIFTING, Julia’s l…

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Proving Yourself Wrong | Paralympian Amy Purdy 37:37

3d ago37:37

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As the Paralympics come to a close, Ricki speaks with snowboarder and Paralympian Amy Purdy, who at age 19 was placed on life support and underwent a double amputation after getting diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis. Amy tells her story and explains to Ricki how she was able to remain positive and grateful through terrible prognoses, new pros…

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"People Read My Sex Scenes and Ask: Is That Possible for Fat Bodies?"

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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith, and today my guest is romance author . 🔥 Nisha is a young adult and adult contemporary romance writer whose books have been included in “Best Of” lists by the New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Time Magazine and more. When she’s not writing about people …

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"People Read My Sex Scenes and Ask: Is That Possible for Fat Bodies?" 43:06

8d ago43:06

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Today Virginia is chatting with romance author Nisha Sharma, author of Marriage & Masti. We discuss Nisha's own writing and get into some big questions about the romance genre: What is happening with bodies? How do romance authors think about fatness? And where are all the fat male love interests already? Marriage & Masti is available in the Burnt …

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On Lifting: Le Carr 1:11:19

8d ago1:11:19

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Le Carr is the co-owner of Rain City Fit in Seattle, Washington. They are also the director of Pride Deadlift Party, an annual block-party style deadlift competition and fundraiser for the Seattle LGBTQIA+ community that has raised tens of thousands of dollars. They joined Julia Turshen to talk about powerlifting, running gyms, competitions and mor…

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Some Complicated Thoughts About Ilona Maher Who I Also Truly Love

10d ago

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Hello Burnt Toasties! We’re back from summer break—how I’ve missed you! And look, I will never rush the end of summer (still 3 more weeks to go thank you, dahlias are going strong!). But my kids head back to school today and I’ve got that fresh new pencils/lfggg feeling. Especially because—as always happens when I take a writing break—there have be…

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We Have the Tools To Fight Climate Change | Dr. Emily Fischer 37:31

16d ago37:31

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Moms have done all sorts of hard things. It’s no surprise they’re leading the fight against global warming, too. Ricki speaks with wildfire expert Dr. Emily Fischer about the ways in which moms with science backgrounds are demystifying climate change in order to change our future for the better. This episode was sponsored by Science Moms. You can l…

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122: The Lads Talk Forthcoming Film Adaptations 34:11

15d ago34:11

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Following the escandalo that has dogged the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us, Alice and Bethany discuss a few forthcoming adaptations of books, plus one that's taking up a lot of Alice's brain space, released on the same day as this episode...By What Page Are You On?

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What If I Just Don't Want My Kid To Be Fat?

15d ago

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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it’s time for another Indulgence Gospel. It’s the last week of our summer break, so we’ll be back after Labor Day with all new podcast episodes for you. We so appreciate everyone who has been continuing to listen and support the podcast during our hiatus. It means a lo…

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What If I Just Don't Want My Kid To Be Fat? 56:03

15d ago56:03

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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it’s time for another Indulgence Gospel. It’s the last week of our summer break, so we’ll be back after Labor Day with all new podcast episodes for you. We so appreciate everyone who has been continuing to listen and support the podcast during our hiatus. It means a lo…

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On Lifting: Elazar Sontag 51:55

15d ago51:55

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Elazar Sontag is a James Beard and National Magazine Award-nominated writer and editor. He's also a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. Most importantly, he is currently trying for a 400-pound deadlift. He joined Julia Turshen to talk about powerlifting, eating, queerness, bodies and more. Follow-up links: To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WH…

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Hollywood Health Hacks from My BFF | Rachael Harris 37:37

17d ago37:37

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Ricki first met actress Rachael Harris ("The Hangover," "Suits," "Lucifer," "Mother of the Bride") while filming a Lifetime movie together in 2007. From that point on, the two became forever friends. Join Ricki and Rachael as they gab about botox, dating with hot flashes, surrogacy, menopause, and hair extensions gone wrong. No topic is off limits.…

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If You're Losing Weight, Should You Tell Your Kids Why?

29d ago

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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! We are and and it’s time for your Indulgence Gospel! We’ll be getting into: How to navigate it when you’re taking a semaglutide for your health but your kids are noticing your weight loss? Fat fashion, obvs. Some good old fashioned hate mail. And Corinne got a tattoo! This is a paywalled episode. That means to hear …

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If You're Losing Weight, Should You Tell Your Kids Why? 12:21

22d ago12:21

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com You’re listening to Burnt Toast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay and it’s time for your Indulgence Gospel! We’ll be getting into: * How to navigate it when you’re taking a semaglutide for your health but your kids are noticing your weight loss? *…

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On Lifting: Alex Lau 1:01:12

29d ago1:01:12

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Alex Lau is a food and travel photographer from San Francisco. When not sitting in car rentals and airport terminals, he is the proud owner of three dogs named Rocco, Ellie, and Nina. With the rest of his free time, he trains and competes as a nationally ranked powerlifter. He joined Julia Turshen for a conversation about his lifting. Follow-up lin…

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Let’s Talk About Sex, Ricki! | Dr. Emily Morse 33:18

24d ago33:18

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The sex doctor will see you, now! Dr. Emily Morse is the host of the "Sex with Emily" podcast, a MasterClass instructor on sex and communication and best-selling author of “Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ & Own Your Pleasure.” This week, Ricki opens up about her own sex life as she gets tips from Emily on what to do if you’re stuck in a rut, wh…

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121: The Lads Chat Big Date Energy AND Slowcoach 32:21

1M ago32:21

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Alice and Bethany look inward and discuss the two books Bethany has released this year! First up, Big Date Energy, aka what happens when you try to write a romcom where the main character is more like 'The Friend', and then Slowcoach, where we talk about how weirdly horrible and borderline traumatic PE lessons were.…

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Why Ultra Processed Foods Save Family Dinners

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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith, and today I am chatting with the brilliant Laura Thomas, PhD. Laura is a Registered Nutritionist who specializes in responsive feeding and anti-diet, body affirming nutrition. Her work centers on helping parents and families end inter-generational dieting and body shame, and work towards a g…

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Why Ultra Processed Foods Save Family Dinners 43:54

29d ago43:54

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You’re listening to Burnt Toast. I’m Virginia Sole-Smith. Today I am chatting with the brilliant Laura Thomas, PhD. Laura is a Registered Nutritionist who specializes in responsive feeding and anti-diet, body affirming nutrition. Her work centers on helping parents and families end inter-generational dieting and body shame, and work towards a great…

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On Lifting: Gabi Dixson 57:38

1M ago57:38

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Gabi Dixson, a Multi-World Record Breaking Athlete, has been named the 5th Worlds Strongest Woman. She is also a model, public speaker, musician, and social worker with over a decade of experience. She joins Julia Turshen for a conversation about her life and strength. Follow-up links: To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here! …

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How Listening To Your Body Can Change Your Life | Hillary McBride 42:46

1M ago42:46

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Your body is giving you information all the time. Are you listening? Ricki is trying to, and you can too. In this episode, registered psychologist and embodiment expert Hillary McBride teaches us how to trust and find meaning in the cues our body is sending our mind for both everyday living and emotional well-being. Hillary describes the aha moment…

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Nobody Cares About Your "Health and Fitness" Journey 1:19

1M ago1:19

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This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! This month we’re unpacking content from Rosey Beeme, Brianne Huntsman, and other influencers who long identified as body positive, plus size fashion f…

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Nobody Cares About Your "Health and Fitness" Journey

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Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! This month we’re unpacking content from Rosey Beeme, Brianne Huntsman, and other influencers who long identified as body positive, plus size fashion folks—and now are talking proudly about their intentional weight loss journeys. But it’s not a moral failing if you can’t wipe your own ass. CW: This episode in…

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On Lifting: Ashley Dyce 37:37

1M ago37:37

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Ashley Dyce, a Para Powerlifter, joins Julia Turshen for a conversation about athletic career and what drives her. Follow-up links: To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here! To sign up for Julia's weekly newsletter, head here. BUILT FOR THIS: THE QUIET STRENGTH OF POWERLIFTING, Julia’s long-form essay, can be read here or liste…

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Learning How to Live | Alua Arthur 37:04

2M ago37:04

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Death doula Alua Arthur never thought about death until two back-to-back experiences changed her life. A serendipitous encounter with a woman on a bus dying of uterine cancer and the terminal diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma by her brother-in-law opened her eyes to what happens when we don’t plan for death. From those moments on, Alua realized the pow…

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120: The Lads Give Their Midyear Reading Roundup 43:28

1M ago43:28

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Alice and Bethany talk through what they've been reading so far in 2024, and how not recording the pod has affected their reading habits.By What Page Are You On?

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Why America is Scared of Single Women

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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith, and today my guest is my good friend Lyz Lenz. is a journalist living in Iowa. She is the writer behind the newsletter , and the New York Times bestselling author of This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life. In this brave, brilliant, impeccably researched book, Lyz …

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Why America is Scared of Single Women 51:23

2M ago51:23

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Today Virginia is chatting with Lyz Lenz, author of the newsletter Men Yell at Me and the brand new book This American Ex-Wife: How I Ended My Marriage and Started My Life. This American Ex-Wife is available in the Burnt Toast Bookshop! Don’t forget, you can always take 10 percent off that purchase if you also order (or have already ordered!) Fat T…

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On Lifting: Corinne Fay 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

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Corinne Fay, the person behind Big Undies, a Substack newsletter about clothes, and @SellTradePlus, a peer-to-peer plus size resale community, joins Julia Turshen for a conversation about powerlifting, bodies, queerness and more. Follow-up links: To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here! To sign up for Julia's weekly newsletter…

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‘It’s So Hard to Have a Body in This World’ | Virginia Sole-Smith 42:19

2M ago42:19

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Writer Virginia Sole-Smith was a skinny teenager who became a fat adult. She now writes about and personally experiences anti-fat bias on a daily basis, from finding clothes to accessing medical care. On this episode, hear Ricki open up about her own weight journey as she and Virginia talk about how weight discrimination shows up across the fat spe…

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Fatphobic Roller Coasters and Fatphobic Socks 1:51

2M ago1:51

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com It's time for your July Indulgence Gospel! We’ll be getting into: Millennial vs Gen Z feelings about socks How to even begin a closet reorganization project What to do when the roller coaster doesn’t fit your body. And so much more! To hear the whole conver…

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On Lifting: Casey Johnston 53:36

2M ago53:36

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Casey Johnston, the writer behind She’s a Beast, Ask a Swole Woman and LIFTOFF: Couch to Barbell, joins Julia Turshen for a conversation about lifting and writing about it. Follow-up links: To pre-order Julia’s new book, WHAT GOES WITH WHAT, head here! To sign up for Julia's weekly newsletter, head here. BUILT FOR THIS: THE QUIET STRENGTH OF POWERL…

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All Your Ayahuasca Questions Answered | Ernesto Londoño 44:50

2M ago44:50

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Ricki talks with Ernesto Londoño, NYT national correspondent and writer of the book Trippy: The Peril and Promise of Medicinal Psychedelics, about his reporting on Ayahuasca retreats in Brazil and some of the dangers posed by the unregulated drug market. They also dig into Ernesto's personal experience taking the drug, and the mental health journey…

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119: The Lads List Their 10 Books of the 21st Century 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

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Inspired by the New York Times' list of the 100 greatest books of the 21st Century, Alice and Bethany each compile their own top 10s, and find they have only one book in common, but don't agree on what that book is about... Bethany's list: The Fact of a Body - Alex Marzano-Lesnevich What I Loved - Siri Hustvedt Manhattan Beach - Jennifer Egan Beyon…

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On Lifting: Laura Khoudari 53:43

2M ago53:43

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Laura Khoudari, a trauma-informed wellness writer, coach, and storyteller, is the author of Lifting Heavy Things: Healing Trauma One Rep at a Time. She joins Julia Turshen in a conversation about lifting heavy stuff, knowing when to stop lifting heavy stuff, and how to approach it all from a holistic, embodied lens. Follow-up links: To pre-order Ju…

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That Time I Spent $200 On My Chin. 39:07

2M ago39:07

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Today Virginia is chatting with Anita Bhagwandas, author of Ugly: Giving Us Back Our Beauty Standards. Ugly is available in the Burnt Toast Bookshop! Don’t forget, you can always take 10 percent off that purchase if you also order (or have already ordered!) Fat Talk from Split Rock Books! (Just use the code FATTALK at checkout.) To tell us YOUR tho…

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An Olympic Mindset | Alexi Pappas 40:37

2M ago40:37

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Olympian Alexi Pappas may have won gold during the 2016 Summer Games representing Greece, but she wasn’t prepared for the debilitating depression she faced after the glory. Join Ricki in conversation with Alexi as they talk about losing loved ones to suicide, opting into life, and how Alexi regained her footing after her Olympic win and ensuing bat…

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"Like Hand Soap In Your Fruit Juice" 2:04

2M ago2:04

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This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! It's time for your July Extra Butter! Today we are discussing the intersection of sobriety and diet culture—and taste testing a whole bunch of mocktai…

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Introducing The High Life with Ricki Lake! 1:38

2M ago1:38

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At 55 years old, Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake is feeling better than ever! She’s cracked the code to her own happiness, and she wants to help you do the same. Join Ricki as she continues her lifelong journey of self-reinvention by talking to friends and experts in the realm of healing, health and wellness such as Olympian Alexi Pappas, jo…

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"If Trump Wins, State Legislatures Are A Best Defense" 14:50

3M ago14:50

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Today Virginia is chatting with Melissa Walker, head of Giving Circles at The States Project about how to save democracy. The States Project works to flip state legislations blue around the country. In 2022, Burnt Toast raised over $28,000 to hold ground in the Arizona State Senate. Last year we raised over $15,000 to elect majority making candidat…

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Is It Diet Culture to Want a Breast Reduction? 1:39

3M ago1:39

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com It's time for your June Indulgence Gospel! We’ve got an old-fashioned listener Q roundup today, including: How should we think about breast reductions—are they medically necessary or diet culture or both? How are we solving chub rub this summer? Do they mak…

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"Health Is Not What Makes You A Good Person." 46:39

3M ago46:39

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Today Virginia is chatting with Angel Austin and Ani Janzen from the Association for Size Diversity and Health. To tell us YOUR thoughts, and to get all of the links and resources mentioned in this episode, as well as a complete transcript, visit our show page. If you want more conversations like this one, please rate and review us in your podcast …

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Did Virginia Get Divorced Over Butter? 1:26

3M ago1:26

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This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! It's time for your June Extra Butter! Today we are giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how we make Burnt Toast. And yes, finally addressing some of…

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"A Fancy Prison Run By Skinny, Wealthy, White Women." 42:14

4M ago42:14

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Today Virginia is chatting with Jenn Romolini, author of the memoir Ambition Monster, which just came out on Tuesday! Ambition Monster is available in the Burnt Toast Bookshop! Don’t forget, you can always take 10 percent off that purchase if you also order (or have already ordered!) Fat Talk from Split Rock Books! (Just use the code FATTALK at che…

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