Colleen Reichmann

Show Notes: In this episode, I talk with Dr. Colleen Reichmann, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders. She works in her private practice (Wildflower Therapy) in Philadelphia, PA, and has also worked at various treatment facilities including University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Center for Eating Disorder Care, and The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt. Colleen herself is recovered from an eating disorder, and this experience sparked her passion for spreading knowledge and awareness that recovery is possible. She is deeply committed to Health at Every Size and body liberation, and considers herself a fat-positive clinician. Colleen speaks at national and regional eating disorder conferences, and writes about body image and eating disorders for Project HEAL, The Mighty, Recovery Warriors, and more. In this episode, Colleen briefly shares how and why she became an eating disorders clinician. Then, she dives deep into the subject of self-disclosure as a clinician. Colleen discusses why she decided to disclose her own recovery from an eating disorder, and the specific boundaries that she believes are important to set when sharing personal information during sessions or online. In the episode we talk about:  Colleen’s eating disorder recovery Colleen’s experience disclosing her recovery with clients and patients The “boundaries” Colleen sets when disclosing her recovery journey  Resources:  Jessi’s Newsletter The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course Colleen’s Instagram Colleen’s Website 

Show Notes: In this episode, I talk with Dr. Colleen Reichmann, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders. She works in her private practice (Wildflower Therapy) in Philadelphia, PA, and has also worked at various treatment facilities including University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Center for Eating Disorder Care, and The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt. Colleen herself is recovered from an eating disorder, and this experience sparked her passion for spreading knowledge and awareness that recovery is possible. She is deeply committed to Health at Every Size and body liberation, and considers herself a fat-positive clinician. Colleen speaks at national and regional eating disorder conferences, and writes about body image and eating disorders for <a href="https://www.theprojectheal.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project HEAL</a>, <a href="https://themighty.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mighty</a>, <a href="https://www.recoverywarriors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recovery Warriors</a>, and more. In this episode, Colleen briefly shares how and why she became an eating disorders clinician. Then, she dives deep into the subject of self-disclosure as a clinician. Colleen discusses why she decided to disclose her own recovery from an eating disorder, and the specific boundaries that she believes are important to set when sharing personal information during sessions or online. In the episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Colleen’s eating disorder recovery</li> <li>Colleen’s experience disclosing her recovery with clients and patients</li> <li>The “boundaries” Colleen sets when disclosing her recovery journey</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Newsletter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/fitnesspro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drcolleenreichmann/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colleen’s Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.colleenreichmann.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colleen’s Website</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 069: How to (Ethically) Share Your Recovery Story with Colleen Reichmann

Shira Rosenbluth

In this episode I talk Shira Rosenbluth, a social worker/therapist by day and a style blogger by night, known for her blog “A Sequin Love Affair.”  Her blog encourages having fun and dressing in a way that reflects who you are, regardless of budget or body size. The blog also chronicles Shira’s recovery from an eating disorder; this is something that she wasn’t always open about. In this interview, Shira shares why it was important for her, as a therapist, to disclose that she is still in recovery. She also discusses the nuances of being both a fashion blogger, who shares photos of her body, and a health-at-every-size advocate, who believes everyone is more than their body. Further, she shares the many barriers she has faced with access to treatment, and describes that obstacles that many individuals face while trying to pursue recovery.   In the episode we talk about:  Why Shira felt encouraged to disclose her struggle with an eating disorder on her blog. Barriers to eating disorder treatment (insurance, weight stigma, and more). The nuances of being a body positive fashion blogger.  Resources:  Jessi’s Newsletter The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course Shira’s Instagram Shira’s Website  Shira’s Recovery Journey Shira’s Go Fund Me 

In this episode I talk Shira Rosenbluth, a social worker/therapist by day and a style blogger by night, known for her blog “A Sequin Love Affair.”  Her blog encourages having fun and dressing in a way that reflects who you are, regardless of budget or body size. The blog also chronicles Shira’s recovery from an eating disorder; this is something that she wasn’t always open about. In this interview, Shira shares why it was important for her, as a therapist, to disclose that she is still in recovery. She also discusses the nuances of being both a fashion blogger, who shares photos of her body, and a health-at-every-size advocate, who believes everyone is more than their body. Further, she shares the many barriers she has faced with access to treatment, and describes that obstacles that many individuals face while trying to pursue recovery.   In the episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Why Shira felt encouraged to disclose her struggle with an eating disorder on her blog.</li> <li>Barriers to eating disorder treatment (insurance, weight stigma, and more).</li> <li>The nuances of being a body positive fashion blogger.</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Newsletter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/fitnesspro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theshirarose/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shira’s Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://theshirarose.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shira’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/fatphobia-eating-disorder-care#5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Shira’s Recovery Journey</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/theshirarose" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shira’s Go Fund Me</a></li> </ul>

EP. 068: In the Thick of Eating Disorder Recovery with Shira Rosenbluth

Simi Botic

In this episode I talk to Simi Botic, health coach and Author of Letting Go of Leo: How I Broke Up with Perfection. We talk about Simi’s relationship with perfectionism and how that bled into her relationship with food and her body. What I love so much about this episode is that we talk so much about what breaking up with perfection (especially around food) can do for your whole life, not just how you feel about your food and your body. Simi talks about how she ultimately changed her whole career trajectory and how we both felt like we were both able to be present for the highs and the lows without the burden of food worry. In the episode we talk about:  How Simi’s relationship with food and her body had evolved Simi’s transition from lawyer to health coach Perfectionism and it’s downfall Our experiences of losing our dads Grief and how intuitive eating has helped us through this process  Resources:  Jessi’s Newsletter The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course Simi’s Website  Letting Go of Leo 

In this episode I talk to Simi Botic, health coach and Author of Letting Go of Leo: How I Broke Up with Perfection. We talk about Simi’s relationship with perfectionism and how that bled into her relationship with food and her body. What I love so much about this episode is that we talk so much about what breaking up with perfection (especially around food) can do for your whole life, not just how you feel about your food and your body. Simi talks about how she ultimately changed her whole career trajectory and how we both felt like we were both able to be present for the highs and the lows without the burden of food worry. In the episode we talk about: <ul> <li>How Simi’s relationship with food and her body had evolved</li> <li>Simi’s transition from lawyer to health coach</li> <li>Perfectionism and it’s downfall</li> <li>Our experiences of losing our dads</li> <li>Grief and how intuitive eating has helped us through this process</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Newsletter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/fitnesspro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.simibotic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simi’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Letting-Go-Leo-Broke-Perfection/dp/1504392701" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Letting Go of Leo</a></li> </ul>

Ep 67: Perfectionism and Grief with Simi Botic

Kimmie Singh

In this episode I talk to RD to be Kimmie Singh about her dietetic internship experience, weight stigma in the healthcare field, how medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and Health at Every Size (HAES) are aligned, and how Intuitive Eating is still possible, even if you have PCOS with insulin resistance! This episode is definitely geared towards RDs, but if you’re not an RD or healthcare provider don’t turn away too quickly - I think everyone can benefit from listening to this conversation. In the episode we talk about:  Kimmie’s Dietetic Internship Experience. Weight stigma in the healthcare field. How MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy) and HAES are aligned! PCOS and Intuitive Eating. Honoring your humanity as a clinician.  Resources:  Jessi’s Newsletter The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course Kimmie’s Instagram Kimmie’s Website  Work with Kimmie at LK Nutrition in NYC 

In this episode I talk to RD to be Kimmie Singh about her dietetic internship experience, weight stigma in the healthcare field, how medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and Health at Every Size (HAES) are aligned, and how Intuitive Eating is still possible, even if you have PCOS with insulin resistance! This episode is definitely geared towards RDs, but if you’re not an RD or healthcare provider don’t turn away too quickly - I think everyone can benefit from listening to this conversation. In the episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Kimmie’s Dietetic Internship Experience.</li> <li>Weight stigma in the healthcare field.</li> <li>How MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy) and HAES are aligned!</li> <li>PCOS and Intuitive Eating.</li> <li>Honoring your humanity as a clinician.</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Newsletter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/fitnesspro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tastingabundance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimmie’s Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tastingabundance.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kimmie’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lknutrition.com/single-post/2019/04/21/Welcoming-Kimmie-Singh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Work with Kimmie at LK Nutrition in NYC</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 066: Kimmie Singh on Weight Stigma in Dietetics

Anna Sweeney

In this episode I talk to fellow dietitian Anna Sweeney. Anna is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian with a private practice in Concord, MA. But we don’t talk about eating disorders or nutrition in this episode. Anna talks about her experience living in a disabled body, how her relationship with movement has evolved since childhood, and what her experience with movement is like now. In the episode we talk about:  Anna’s relationship with movement as a child, and how that changed after her MS diagnosis. What people might not know about Multiple Sclerosis. Diets for chronic illness (specifically MS). What Anna’s relationship with movement is like now. 

In this episode I talk to fellow dietitian Anna Sweeney. Anna is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian with a private practice in Concord, MA. But we don’t talk about eating disorders or nutrition in this episode. Anna talks about her experience living in a disabled body, how her relationship with movement has evolved since childhood, and what her experience with movement is like now. In the episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Anna’s relationship with movement as a child, and how that changed after her MS diagnosis.</li> <li>What people might not know about Multiple Sclerosis.</li> <li>Diets for chronic illness (specifically MS).</li> <li>What Anna’s relationship with movement is like now.</li> </ul>

Ep. 065: Anna Sweeney on Moving in a Disabled Body

Soraya Chemaly

In this episode I talk to Soraya Chemaly, an award winning writer and author of Rages Becomes Her, the Power of Women’s Anger. After reading Soraya’s book last year I was so excited to finally have her on the podcast to talk about all of the parallels between women’s anger, diet culture, and body image. And as expected, she did not disappoint. This episode is chock full of amazing nuggets of wisdom from Soraya and ends on a more inspirational note, to help us all use our anger for the betterment of ALL bodies. In the episode we talk about:  Why Soraya’s book is not a self-help book. Anger and gender norms. Why confidence isn’t always a good thing. How suppressed anger (or living in a culture that suppresses women’s anger) can disrupt interoceptive awareness. Gaslighting 101. How to move forward with this information.  Resources:  Jessi’s Newsletter The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course Soraya’s Website  Soraya’s Twitter  Rage Becomes Her on Amazon 

In this episode I talk to Soraya Chemaly, an award winning writer and author of Rages Becomes Her, the Power of Women’s Anger. After reading Soraya’s book last year I was so excited to finally have her on the podcast to talk about all of the parallels between women’s anger, diet culture, and body image. And as expected, she did not disappoint. This episode is chock full of amazing nuggets of wisdom from Soraya and ends on a more inspirational note, to help us all use our anger for the betterment of ALL bodies. In the episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Why Soraya’s book is not a self-help book.</li> <li>Anger and gender norms.</li> <li>Why confidence isn’t always a good thing.</li> <li>How suppressed anger (or living in a culture that suppresses women’s anger) can disrupt interoceptive awareness.</li> <li>Gaslighting 101.</li> <li>How to move forward with this information.</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Newsletter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/fitnesspro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.sorayachemaly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soraya’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/sorayachemaly?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Soraya’s Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rage-Becomes-Her-Power-Womens/dp/1501189557" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rage Becomes Her on Amazon</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 064: "Rage Becomes Her" with Soraya Chemaly

Tally Rye

Tally Rye is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in Central London. She trains with a weight-neutral approach and frames exercise as an act of self-care for the body AND mind. Her mission is to empower clients with the support to feel comfortable and confident in a fitness environment, and to change perceptions of exercise as a tedious punishment to something that can be intuitive and fun. She encourages intuitive training by intentionally directing clients to listen to their body cues. In this episode, Tally describes her transition from studying to musical theater to working in fitness, and her transition from a weight-centric to weight-neutral approach to wellness. She shares nuggets of wisdom and important realizations she has had while incorporating Health at Every Size and intuitive eating into her work as a trainer. Her perspective is highly informative for any trainer hoping to take a body positive approach to their work. Tally explains why rejecting “traditional” fitness marketing (based on shame and guilt) has ultimately helped her business to grow and helped her clients enjoy their sessions more. In this episode we talk about:  Tally’s path to becoming a personal trainer. Tally’s shift from weight-centric to weight-neutral wellness How she educates clients on Health at Every Size and intuitive movement Reframing exercise as a form of self-care  resources  Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course Tally’s Website 

Tally Rye is a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in Central London. She trains with a weight-neutral approach and frames exercise as an act of self-care for the body AND mind. Her mission is to empower clients with the support to feel comfortable and confident in a fitness environment, and to change perceptions of exercise as a tedious punishment to something that can be intuitive and fun. She encourages intuitive training by intentionally directing clients to listen to their body cues. In this episode, Tally describes her transition from studying to musical theater to working in fitness, and her transition from a weight-centric to weight-neutral approach to wellness. She shares nuggets of wisdom and important realizations she has had while incorporating Health at Every Size and intuitive eating into her work as a trainer. Her perspective is highly informative for any trainer hoping to take a body positive approach to their work. Tally explains why rejecting “traditional” fitness marketing (based on shame and guilt) has ultimately helped her business to grow and helped her clients enjoy their sessions more. In this episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Tally’s path to becoming a personal trainer.</li> <li>Tally’s shift from weight-centric to weight-neutral wellness</li> <li>How she educates clients on Health at Every Size and intuitive movement</li> <li>Reframing exercise as a form of self-care</li> </ul> resources <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://jessi-haggerty.squarespace.com/fitnesspro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.tallyrye.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tally’s Website</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 063: Tally Rye on Weight Inclusive Fitness

Lauren Minear

Lauren Minear is a psychotherapist and yoga teacher who focuses on treating disordered eating, eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and trauma. Her treatment approach is informed by a commitment to social justice and attention to the impact that trauma, relationships, and culture have on the body. Lauren is also the creator of InBodied Yoga® a movement practice that empowers all bodies to practice self-care through yoga poses, mindfulness, breath work, therapeutic exercises, and guided visualizations. In this episode, Lauren discusses what led her to becoming a psychotherapist and yoga teacher (after starting a career investment banking). Then, Lauren dives deep into trauma-informed movement. She elaborates on how to create healing spaces for individuals recovering from trauma and/or eating disorders. She also touches on nervous system regulation through movement, and on the importance of integrating movement into your life, rather than compartmentalizing it into “exercise.” In this episode we talk about:  Lauren’s path to becoming a psychotherapist. How she went from investment banker to yoga teacher. Trauma informed movement. Nervous system regulation and the body’s response to trauma. How we can use movement for more than “exercise.”  resources  Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course Lauren’s Website In-Bodied Yoga 

Lauren Minear is a psychotherapist and yoga teacher who focuses on treating disordered eating, eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and trauma. Her treatment approach is informed by a commitment to social justice and attention to the impact that trauma, relationships, and culture have on the body. Lauren is also the creator of InBodied Yoga® a movement practice that empowers all bodies to practice self-care through yoga poses, mindfulness, breath work, therapeutic exercises, and guided visualizations. In this episode, Lauren discusses what led her to becoming a psychotherapist and yoga teacher (after starting a career investment banking). Then, Lauren dives deep into trauma-informed movement. She elaborates on how to create healing spaces for individuals recovering from trauma and/or eating disorders. She also touches on nervous system regulation through movement, and on the importance of integrating movement into your life, rather than compartmentalizing it into “exercise.” In this episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Lauren’s path to becoming a psychotherapist.</li> <li>How she went from investment banker to yoga teacher.</li> <li>Trauma informed movement.</li> <li>Nervous system regulation and the body’s response to trauma.</li> <li>How we can use movement for more than “exercise.”</li> </ul> resources <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://jessi-haggerty.squarespace.com/fitnesspro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course</a></li> <li><a href="http://laurenminear.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://inbodiedyoga.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In-Bodied Yoga</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 062: Creating an Embodied Movement Practice with Lauren Minear

Caroline Dooner

Caroline Dooner is a comedian, yoga teacher, and author of “The F*ck It Diet.” Caroline transformed years of suffering through the diet mentality and body image issues into writing, yoga classes, and online courses that guide people towards intuitive eating, self-care, and body acceptance. Overall, Caroline helps chronic dieters come back into their bodies, rest, breathe, and be willing to be human. In this episode, Caroline reads an enlightening excerpt from her new book and briefly discusses her recovery from diet culture and binge eating. She also talks about how, even after she recovered from dieting and body image issues, she still had a lot of societal “rules” to unpack. After moving out of New York City, Caroline committed to taking two years of “rest,” which taught her the true value of “doing nothing.” In this episode we talk about:  Caroline’s new book, the F*ck It Diet. Why diets are strikingly similar to cults. The importance of taking time to do nothing.  Resources  Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course Ep. 048 with Caroline Dooner Caroline’s Website The F*ck it Diet Book 

Caroline Dooner is a comedian, yoga teacher, and author of “The F*ck It Diet.” Caroline transformed years of suffering through the diet mentality and body image issues into writing, yoga classes, and online courses that guide people towards intuitive eating, self-care, and body acceptance. Overall, Caroline helps chronic dieters come back into their bodies, rest, breathe, and be willing to be human. In this episode, Caroline reads an enlightening excerpt from her new book and briefly discusses her recovery from diet culture and binge eating. She also talks about how, even after she recovered from dieting and body image issues, she still had a lot of societal “rules” to unpack. After moving out of New York City, Caroline committed to taking two years of “rest,” which taught her the true value of “doing nothing.” In this episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Caroline’s new book, the F*ck It Diet.</li> <li>Why diets are strikingly similar to cults.</li> <li>The importance of taking time to do nothing.</li> </ul> Resources <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://jessi-haggerty.squarespace.com/fitnesspro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/blog/blp48" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ep. 048 with Caroline Dooner</a></li> <li><a href="https://thefuckitdiet.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Caroline’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://thefuckitdiet.com/book/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The F*ck it Diet Book</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 061: Is Dieting a Cult? With Caroline Dooner, Author of The F*ck it Diet

Victoria Welsby

Victoria Welsby is a body image activist, adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, TEDx speaker, and the author of “Fierce Fatty: Love Your Body And Live Like The Queen You Already Are!” Victoria went from being homeless and abused with self-esteem that was achingly low to the courageous fat activist and change maker she is today. Victoria guides people towards falling in love with themselves and eating intuitively. Further, she is fiercely dedicated to changing the way society views fat bodies.  In this episode, Victoria shares the story of how her mindset shifted from feeling that she just had to lose weight to knowing that it was absolutely okay to be fat. She also unpacks the way society measures self-worth, and discusses why and when to set boundaries in personal relationships. In this episode we talk about:  Victoria’s journey towards fat acceptance Resisting the internal voice that tells anyone they “need” to be “skinny” or “healthy” Deriving self-esteem from somewhere other than health and appearance Boundary setting in personal relationships  Resources  Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course Victoria’s website  Victoria’s book Regan Chastain’s Dances with Fat blog 

Victoria Welsby is a body image activist, adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, TEDx speaker, and the author of “Fierce Fatty: Love Your Body And Live Like The Queen You Already Are!” Victoria went from being homeless and abused with self-esteem that was achingly low to the courageous fat activist and change maker she is today. Victoria guides people towards falling in love with themselves and eating intuitively. Further, she is fiercely dedicated to changing the way society views fat bodies.  In this episode, Victoria shares the story of how her mindset shifted from feeling that she just had to lose weight to knowing that it was absolutely okay to be fat. She also unpacks the way society measures self-worth, and discusses why and when to set boundaries in personal relationships. In this episode we talk about: <ul> <li>Victoria’s journey towards fat acceptance</li> <li>Resisting the internal voice that tells anyone they “need” to be “skinny” or “healthy”</li> <li>Deriving self-esteem from somewhere other than health and appearance</li> <li>Boundary setting in personal relationships</li> </ul> Resources <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide</a></li> <li><a href="../../../fitnesspro" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Course</a></li> <li><a href="http://bampowlife.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Victoria’s website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Fatty-Love-Queen-Already-ebook/dp/B07H5S5GY5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Victoria’s book</a></li> <li><a href="https://danceswithfat.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Regan Chastain’s Dances with Fat blog</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 060: It's OK to be Fat with Victoria Welsby

Welcome to The BodyLove Studio Podcast, I’m Jessi Haggerty a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer living in Boston and, your host! Each episode we’ll dive into a different topic where we dig  deep to develop a healthier relationship with your diet and body. In a nutshell, this podcast is about loving your body. Whether it means learning how to nourish your body with food, movement, meditation, or positive self talk; my hope is to help listeners take one step closer to mending their relationship with food and their body, so they can show up for the parts of their life that matter most.

I listen to multiple podcasts every day, but can honestly say the most recent episode of this podcast with Simi Botic was one of the most moving and humbling episode I have ever listened to. I laughed, cried, subscribed to this podcast and bought Simi’s book. Such a blessing in my day!

So validating and encouraging

Wonderful

Welcome to The BodyLove Studio Podcast, I’m Jessi Haggerty a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer living in Boston and, your host! Each episode we’ll dive into a different topic where we dig deep to develop a healthier relationship with your diet and body. In a nutshell, this podcast is about loving your body. Whether it means learning how to nourish your body with food, movement, meditation, or positive self talk; my hope is to help listeners take one step closer to mending their relationship with food and their body, so they can show up for the parts of their life that matter most.

The BodyLove Project with Jessi Haggerty

Isabel Foxen Duke

Today's episode covers a lot of ground with a guest that is extremely fluent in the BodyLove Language. Isabel Foxen Duke is the Creator of Stop Fighting Food—a free video training program for women who want to "stop feeling crazy around food." After years of trying to overcome emotional eating, binge-eating and chronic weight-cycling through "traditional" and alternative approaches, Isabel discovered some radical new ways to get women over their "food issues" once and for all—not just by shifting the mindsets of individuals, but by challenging the dominant diet culture as a whole. A fixture and thought-leader in the greater body-positive movement, Isabel has been featured in the Huffington Post, Elle Magazine, XOJane, and has been praised by Ricki Lake. Her writing and free guide, How To Not Eat Cake, can be found at www.isabelfoxenduke.com and you can watch her free video training series at www.stopfightingfood.com. Resources  Jessi’s Free Intuitive Eating Audio Download BodyLove Project Patreon Page Isabel Foxen Duke’s Website Stop Fighting Food (Video Training)  Minnesota Starvation Study 

Today's episode covers a lot of ground with a guest that is extremely fluent in the BodyLove Language. Isabel Foxen Duke is the Creator of <a href="http://www.stopfightingfood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stop Fighting Food</a>—a free video training program for women who want to "stop feeling crazy around food." After years of trying to overcome emotional eating, binge-eating and chronic weight-cycling through "traditional" and alternative approaches, Isabel discovered some radical new ways to get women over their "food issues" once and for all—not just by shifting the mindsets of individuals, but by challenging the dominant diet culture as a whole. A fixture and thought-leader in the greater body-positive movement, Isabel has been featured in the Huffington Post, Elle Magazine, XOJane, and has been praised by Ricki Lake. Her writing and free guide, How To Not Eat Cake, can be found at <a href="http://www.isabelfoxenduke.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.isabelfoxenduke.com</a> and you can watch her free video training series at <a href="http://www.stopfightingfood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stopfightingfood.com</a>. Resources <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Free Intuitive Eating Audio Download</a></li> <li><a href="http://patreon.com/bodyloveproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BodyLove Project Patreon Page</a></li> <li><a href="http://isabelfoxenduke.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isabel Foxen Duke’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://stopfightingfood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stop Fighting Food (Video Training)</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.refinery29.com/minnesota-starvation-experiment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Minnesota Starvation Study</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 030: Isabel Foxen Duke on Emotional Eating and Size Justice

Marci Evans

Today, I’m speaking with Marci Evans, Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor running a private practice right here in Cambridge, MA. In addition to her private practice and three adjunct teaching positions, Marci runs an online eating disorders training for dietitians and is currently co-developing a specialized eating disorder internship at Simmons College. You can follow her @MarciRD on twitter and Facebook, and visit MarciRD.com to check out some nuggets of wisdom on her blog. In this episode Marci offers some really concrete tips on how to get started with the practice of Intuitive Eating (outlined below). As she defines it, Intuitive Eating is about knowing yourself first. Then, it’s learning how to integrate the knowledge of the mind, with the wisdom of the body. Contrary to what most people believe, this practice is not simply just about “eating whatever you want.” It’s about getting to know your body on both an intellectual and intuitive level, so you are able to fuel properly, while also enjoying your food. In this episode Marci highlights three key factors (plus so much more wisdom) to help you get started: Focus First on Meal Timing While the word “Intuitive” might imply to simply just eat when you feel hungry and stop when you feel full, Marci explains that eating at regular intervals (every 4ish hours), you’ll naturally heighten those sensations of hunger and fullness, and become more in touch with what those sensations feel like, and how to respond to them. Use Calorie Counting as an Experiment Calories are everywhere! They are hard to avoid. So if you’re someone who relies solely on external factors, think about using that information as a detective might use a clue. If you have a meal that is X number of calories, ask yourself: Did that satisfy me? Did that hold me over until my next meal? Did that help fuel my workout? Constantly Create a Positive Food Environment A lot of what I hear when I approach clients and readers with the idea of Intuitive Eating is, “I don’t trust myself.” Marci suggests to start simple practices to build trust, such as building a positive food environment. She offers an example of one of her clients, who after seeing her mother-in-law, felt stressed and exhausted, and ate a half pan of brownies. Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, and approaching food in a positive, or at least neutral mindset, helps develop intrinsic trust around food. Subscribe: bit.ly/bodylovestudiopodcast  Resources  Intuitive Eating and  The Intuitive Eating Workbook (available for pre-order) by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD and Elyse Resch, MS, RD, CEDRD The Art of Money by Bari Tessler  Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin

Today, I’m speaking with Marci Evans, Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor running a private practice right here in Cambridge, MA. In addition to her private practice and three adjunct teaching positions, Marci runs an online eating disorders training for dietitians and is currently co-developing a specialized eating disorder internship at Simmons College. You can follow her @MarciRD on twitter and Facebook, and visit <a href="http://MarciRD.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MarciRD.com</a> to check out some nuggets of wisdom on her blog. In this episode Marci offers some really concrete tips on how to get started with the practice of Intuitive Eating (outlined below). As she defines it, Intuitive Eating is about knowing yourself first. Then, it’s learning how to integrate the knowledge of the mind, with the wisdom of the body. Contrary to what most people believe, this practice is not simply just about “eating whatever you want.” It’s about getting to know your body on both an intellectual and intuitive level, so you are able to fuel properly, while also enjoying your food. In this episode Marci highlights three key factors (plus so much more wisdom) to help you get started: Focus First on Meal Timing While the word “Intuitive” might imply to simply just eat when you feel hungry and stop when you feel full, Marci explains that eating at regular intervals (every 4ish hours), you’ll naturally heighten those sensations of hunger and fullness, and become more in touch with what those sensations feel like, and how to respond to them. Use Calorie Counting as an Experiment Calories are everywhere! They are hard to avoid. So if you’re someone who relies solely on external factors, think about using that information as a detective might use a clue. If you have a meal that is X number of calories, ask yourself: Did that satisfy me? Did that hold me over until my next meal? Did that help fuel my workout? Constantly Create a Positive Food Environment A lot of what I hear when I approach clients and readers with the idea of Intuitive Eating is, “I don’t trust myself.” Marci suggests to start simple practices to build trust, such as building a positive food environment. She offers an example of one of her clients, who after seeing her mother-in-law, felt stressed and exhausted, and ate a half pan of brownies. Taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, and approaching food in a positive, or at least neutral mindset, helps develop intrinsic trust around food. Subscribe: <a href="http://bit.ly/bodylovestudiopodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/bodylovestudiopodcast</a> Resources <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250004047/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=evelyntrcom-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1250004047" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Intuitive Eating</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Intuitive-Eating-Workbook-Principles-Relationship-ebook/dp/B01LW1CXVO/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1477939088&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=intuitive+eating+workbook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Intuitive Eating Workbook</a> (available for pre-order) by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD and Elyse Resch, MS, RD, CEDRD <a href="http://baritessler.com/art-of-money/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Money</a> by Bari Tessler <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Before-Habits-Procrastinate/dp/0385348630" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Better Than Before</a> by Gretchen Rubin

Episode 002: Marci Evans, MS, CEDRD on Getting Started with Intuitive Eating

Marci is a Food and Body Imager Healer™. She has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor, certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Certified ACSM personal trainer. In addition to her group private practice and three adjunct teaching positions, Marci launched an online eating disorders training for dietitians in 2015 and co-directs a specialized eating disorder internship at Simmons College. She volunteers for a number of national eating disorder organizations including the iaedp certification committee and is serving as an eating disorder resource professional for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This is the second episode in a three part series about the intersection of eating disorders and substance use disorders, and after the previous episode, I wanted to really dig into the topic of food addiction, what is is, and what it is not, with the one and only, Marci Evans. In this episode Marci and I talk about the research around food addiction, and also how you can move forward and improve your relationship to food, and your experience around food, if you are currently suffering from feelings of food addiction. What did you think of this conversation? Let me know in the comments below! Resources  Jessi’s Free Intuitive Eating Audio Download BodyLove Project Premium Podcast Intuitive Eating Support Group Marci’s Website  Marci’s blog post on food addiction 

Marci is a Food and Body Imager Healer™. She has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor, certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Certified ACSM personal trainer. In addition to her group private practice and three adjunct teaching positions, Marci launched an online eating disorders training for dietitians in 2015 and co-directs a specialized eating disorder internship at Simmons College. She volunteers for a number of national eating disorder organizations including the iaedp certification committee and is serving as an eating disorder resource professional for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This is the second episode in a three part series about the intersection of eating disorders and substance use disorders, and after the previous episode, I wanted to really dig into the topic of food addiction, what is is, and what it is not, with the one and only, Marci Evans. In this episode Marci and I talk about the research around food addiction, and also how you can move forward and improve your relationship to food, and your experience around food, if you are currently suffering from feelings of food addiction. What did you think of this conversation? Let me know in the comments below! Resources <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Free Intuitive Eating Audio Download</a></li> <li><a href="http://patreon.com/bodyloveproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BodyLove Project Premium Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/iegroup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intuitive Eating Support Group</a></li> <li><a href="https://marcird.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marci’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://marcird.com/blog/food-addiction-what-does-the-research-say/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marci’s blog post on food addiction</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 038: Marci Evans on Food Addiction

***TW*** The first part of this episode Isabel shares her struggle with a co-occurring eating disorder and substance use disorder, and we talk extensively about using illicit drugs for the express purpose of weight loss. I’ve done my best to edit as many triggering details as possible, but if you feel this might be triggering for you, listen to the intro, then fast forward to minute 20:15 to hear the remainder of our conversation - the rest of the episode will still make sense and is full of great insights. Isabel Foxen Duke was featured on ep. 30 of the BodyLove Project podcast and this week she is BACK with a totally new, interesting, and important conversation. This episode will kick off the first of a three part series about the intersection of eating disorders and substance use disorders and in this episode, Isabel is sharing her personal experience with a co-occurring diagnosis. Interestingly, she highlights that her recovery from her substance use made recovery from her eating disorder difficult and confusing as she quickly got shuttled from AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) to OA (Overeaters Anonymous) to help her control her “binge eating” and “food addiction”. It wasn’t until Isabel was out of treatment that she later discovered that her compulsive eating was a direct result of restriction and definitely not due to a food addiction. We dig deep to explain why so many of us have bought into the food addiction myth, and some simple ways to overcome feelings of food addiction. Resources  Jessi’s Free Intuitive Eating Audio Download BodyLove Project Premium Podcast Intuitive Eating Support Group Isabel Foxen Duke’s Website Isabel’s Stop Fighting Food Course 

***TW*** The first part of this episode Isabel shares her struggle with a co-occurring eating disorder and substance use disorder, and we talk extensively about using illicit drugs for the express purpose of weight loss. I’ve done my best to edit as many triggering details as possible, but if you feel this might be triggering for you, listen to the intro, then fast forward to minute 20:15 to hear the remainder of our conversation - the rest of the episode will still make sense and is full of great insights. Isabel Foxen Duke was featured on ep. 30 of the BodyLove Project podcast and this week she is BACK with a totally new, interesting, and important conversation. This episode will kick off the first of a three part series about the intersection of eating disorders and substance use disorders and in this episode, Isabel is sharing her personal experience with a co-occurring diagnosis. Interestingly, she highlights that her recovery from her substance use made recovery from her eating disorder difficult and confusing as she quickly got shuttled from AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) to OA (Overeaters Anonymous) to help her control her “binge eating” and “food addiction”. It wasn’t until Isabel was out of treatment that she later discovered that her compulsive eating was a direct result of restriction and definitely not due to a food addiction. We dig deep to explain why so many of us have bought into the food addiction myth, and some simple ways to overcome feelings of food addiction. Resources <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Free Intuitive Eating Audio Download</a></li> <li><a href="http://patreon.com/bodyloveproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BodyLove Project Premium Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/iegroup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Intuitive Eating Support Group</a></li> <li><a href="http://isabelfoxenduke.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isabel Foxen Duke’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://stopfightingfood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isabel’s Stop Fighting Food Course</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 037: Isabel Foxen Duke on her Co-occurring Substance Use and Eating Disorder Treatment

One exciting aspect of Abbey’s career as a registered dietitian is her Youtube channel, Abbey’s Kitchen. On this channel she debunks diet myths with the help of Diet Debbie, her diet crazed “alter ego”. At the beginning of this episode we touch upon a few hot topics in the diet world such as restricting to maintain weight, gluten free diets and some of the controversies behind wearable devices such as the Fitbit. Throughout the rest of the episode we talk about where Abbey is today in her career and the journey she followed to get there. She had never struggled with her weight or dieting until after high school when she was told by a naturopathic doctor she was allergic to ALL forms of sugar. At that point she developed a fear of food that ultimately lead to what is now known as orthorexia. Her biggest shift in her relationship with food came after she graduated college and began her career in food media. She quickly realized in this career she would not always have access to what she considered to be “clean foods”. She realized that if she wanted to be successful at her job she had to have a strong and healthy relationship with food. Abbey is now a weight neutral dietitian who believes that health is not dictated by weight. These beliefs were tested as a result of personal weight gain, however through that experience she was able to accept the weight she had gained instead of trying to lose it. Today, Abbey’s day to day in her career varies and can include anything from speaking at conferences to recipe development in the kitchen. She is also in the process of finishing her cookbook of 100 different recipes celebrating the pleasure of food and providing readers with food that simply tastes amazing! Listen to the full episode to learn more about Abbey, her journey and where she is today. Resources  Jessi's FREE Intuitive Eating Audio Training Abbey's Website Abbey's Post on Weight Gain Abbey's Kitchen YouTube Channel The Body is Not An Apology ImaEatThat 

One exciting aspect of Abbey’s career as a registered dietitian is her Youtube channel, Abbey’s Kitchen. On this channel she debunks diet myths with the help of Diet Debbie, her diet crazed “alter ego”. At the beginning of this episode we touch upon a few hot topics in the diet world such as restricting to maintain weight, gluten free diets and some of the controversies behind wearable devices such as the Fitbit. Throughout the rest of the episode we talk about where Abbey is today in her career and the journey she followed to get there. She had never struggled with her weight or dieting until after high school when she was told by a naturopathic doctor she was allergic to ALL forms of sugar. At that point she developed a fear of food that ultimately lead to what is now known as orthorexia. Her biggest shift in her relationship with food came after she graduated college and began her career in food media. She quickly realized in this career she would not always have access to what she considered to be “clean foods”. She realized that if she wanted to be successful at her job she had to have a strong and healthy relationship with food. Abbey is now a weight neutral dietitian who believes that health is not dictated by weight. These beliefs were tested as a result of personal weight gain, however through that experience she was able to accept the weight she had gained instead of trying to lose it. Today, Abbey’s day to day in her career varies and can include anything from speaking at conferences to recipe development in the kitchen. She is also in the process of finishing her cookbook of 100 different recipes celebrating the pleasure of food and providing readers with food that simply tastes amazing! Listen to the full episode to learn more about Abbey, her journey and where she is today. Resources <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi's FREE Intuitive Eating Audio Training</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abbey's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.abbeyskitchen.com/weight-gain-fatphobia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abbey's Post on Weight Gain</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AbbeysKitchen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Abbey's Kitchen YouTube Channel</a></li> <li><a href="https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Body is Not An Apology</a></li> <li><a href="http://immaeatthat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ImaEatThat</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 015: Abbey Sharp on Orthorexia, Navigating Weight Gain, & Ditching FitBits, and More

Jennifer Rollin

A few months ago I connected with psychotherapist Jennifer Rollin in a professional Facebook group we're both in. We both happened to watch a particular interview with an MD who was promoting a pretty strict diet to "cure" depression. It didn't take much digging to find out that there is no substantial evidence to support this doctor's claims, and I thought it would be fun to have Jennifer on the podcast to really hone in on just how dangerous these messages are. My goal with this podcast is NOT to get you as a listener to buy into MY way of eating or moving. My goal is to help you think more critically about the health and wellness information you see out there and learn to become your own expert.  Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Bonus Episode Jessi’s Nutrition &amp; Movement Therapy Services Jennifer Rollin’s Website  Jessi’s Menopause Article  The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris  DBT Skills Workbook 

A few months ago I connected with psychotherapist Jennifer Rollin in a professional Facebook group we're both in. We both happened to watch a particular interview with an MD who was promoting a pretty strict diet to "cure" depression. It didn't take much digging to find out that there is no substantial evidence to support this doctor's claims, and I thought it would be fun to have Jennifer on the podcast to really hone in on just how dangerous these messages are. My goal with this podcast is NOT to get you as a listener to buy into MY way of eating or moving. My goal is to help you think more critically about the health and wellness information you see out there and learn to become your own expert. <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Bonus Episode</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/workwithme/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Nutrition &amp; Movement Therapy Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jenniferrollin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Rollin</a>’s Website</li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/blog/why-you-gain-belly-fat-after-menopause-and-why-its-ok" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jessi’s Menopause Article</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Trap-Struggling-Start-Living/dp/1590305841" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Skills-Workbook/dp/1572245131" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DBT Skills Workbook</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 021: Jennifer Rollin Gets REAL about Why We Try Gluten Free Diets for Depression, Brain Fog, and More

Nicola Rinaldi

Dr. Nicola Rinaldi has a PhD in biology from MIT. Since experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) herself, Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness of the condition and how to recover. In 2016 she published the book "No Period. Now What?" This book is a comprehensive resource that includes much of the medical and scientific research that underlies our current understanding of the triggers for amenorrhea, what steps to take for recovery, and treatments to use for recovery and pregnancy as needed. In addition, Dr. Rinaldi performed the largest survey to date of women who likewise experienced amenorrhea, and includes results from the survey answering many of the common questions women have, such as "How long will it take to recover?" "Will I be able to get pregnant?" and "Will I resume cycling after pregnancy?". Finally, the book includes Dr. Rinaldi's own story along with those of hundreds of other women, providing hope and reassurance to women following in their footsteps. Since publishing "No Period. Now What?" Dr. Rinaldi has been a guest on multiple podcasts, attended the ACSM and SCAN conferences, and presented the winning poster at the 2017 Female Athlete Conference. In this episode we talk about how you can advocate for yourself when you’re suffering from amenorrhea (absence of a period) or Oligomenorrhea (irregular periods), how to know the difference between amenorrhea and PCOS, and what it takes, and how long it takes to get your period back, and how to check out your cervical mucus for a more intuitive way to track your ovulation. You can check out her website and popular blogs below and make sure to check out her book, No Period, Now What? For more details on all of the information we talked about in this episode! Bleeped Content: 24:18: “I did a survey for my book of over 300 women who experiences HA… Over 82% of them lost 10 pounds or more in the last few years. That’s a significant weight loss for anybody.” 30:06: “[getting your period back] will happen more quickly if you’re able to go “all in” and eat more than 2500 or more calories per day…” Navigating BodyLove IRL: In this episode we talk about how to advocate for yourself at the doctor if you are experiences amenorrhea; especially if you are living in a larger body, or struggling with a ‘false’ PCOS diagnosis. Listener Q/A In this episode we answer:  How long does it take to get your period back? Is soy really bad for hormonal health? How do you actually “check” your cervical mucus?  Resources:  Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide  Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Skills for Personal Trainers Mentorship/Internship Posting Nicola’s Website No Period Now What Book Nicola’s Facebook Group Julie Duffy Dillon and PCOS  Nicola’s Most Popular Blogs:   Why Weight Gain Might Be Necessary  Energy Balance and Missing Periods  Hair Building as a Positive of Recovery  Flax Seed and HA/recovery  Acetyl-l-carnitine and HA/Recovery  HA Recovery as a Competitive Athlete  Overall HA Understanding  HA versus PCOS 

Dr. Nicola Rinaldi has a PhD in biology from MIT. Since experiencing hypothalamic amenorrhea (missing periods) herself, Dr. Rinaldi has been on a mission to spread awareness of the condition and how to recover. In 2016 she published the book "No Period. Now What?" This book is a comprehensive resource that includes much of the medical and scientific research that underlies our current understanding of the triggers for amenorrhea, what steps to take for recovery, and treatments to use for recovery and pregnancy as needed. In addition, Dr. Rinaldi performed the largest survey to date of women who likewise experienced amenorrhea, and includes results from the survey answering many of the common questions women have, such as "How long will it take to recover?" "Will I be able to get pregnant?" and "Will I resume cycling after pregnancy?". Finally, the book includes Dr. Rinaldi's own story along with those of hundreds of other women, providing hope and reassurance to women following in their footsteps. Since publishing "No Period. Now What?" Dr. Rinaldi has been a guest on multiple podcasts, attended the ACSM and SCAN conferences, and presented the winning poster at the 2017 Female Athlete Conference. In this episode we talk about how you can advocate for yourself when you’re suffering from amenorrhea (absence of a period) or Oligomenorrhea (irregular periods), how to know the difference between amenorrhea and PCOS, and what it takes, and how long it takes to get your period back, and how to check out your cervical mucus for a more intuitive way to track your ovulation. You can check out her website and popular blogs below and make sure to check out her book, <a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/book/purchase" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No Period, Now What</a>? For more details on all of the information we talked about in this episode! Bleeped Content: 24:18: “I did a survey for my book of over 300 women who experiences HA… Over 82% of them lost 10 pounds or more in the last few years. That’s a significant weight loss for anybody.” 30:06: “[getting your period back] will happen more quickly if you’re able to go “all in” and eat more than 2500 or more calories per day…” Navigating BodyLove IRL: In this episode we talk about how to advocate for yourself at the doctor if you are experiences amenorrhea; especially if you are living in a larger body, or struggling with a ‘false’ PCOS diagnosis. Listener Q/A In this episode we answer: <ul> <li>How long does it take to get your period back?</li> <li>Is soy really bad for hormonal health?</li> <li>How do you actually “check” your cervical mucus?</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/shop/nutrition-body-image-coaching-skills-for-personal-trainers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Skills for Personal Trainers</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/jobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mentorship/Internship Posting</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/book/purchase" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicola’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/book/purchase" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">No Period Now What Book</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1441006195960855/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicola’s Facebook Group</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.juliedillonrd.com/pcos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julie Duffy Dillon and PCOS</a></li> </ul> Nicola’s Most Popular Blogs: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/hypothalamic-amenorrhea-recovery-support/activating-your-hypothalamus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why Weight Gain Might Be Necessary</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/research/energy-balance-and-no-period" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Energy Balance and Missing Periods</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/success-stories/missing-period-and-hair-loss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hair Building as a Positive of Recovery</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/research/no-period-or-irregular-periods-flax-seed-might-help" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Flax Seed and HA/recovery</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/research/acetyl-l-carnitine-and-restoring-missing-periods" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Acetyl-l-carnitine and HA/Recovery</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/research/what-to-do-if-youre-a-competitive-athlete-with-a-missing-period" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HA Recovery as a Competitive Athlete</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/hypothalamic-amenorrhea-info/hypothalamic-amenorrhea-resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Overall HA Understanding</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.noperiodnowwhat.com/hypothalamic-amenorrhea-info/hypothalamic-amenorrhea-vs-lean-pcos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HA versus PCOS</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 054: No Period, Now What? With Nicola Rinaldi

Stacey Rosenfeld

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Ep. 039: Dr. Stacey Rosenfeld: Is an Eating Disorder an Addiction? | The Intersection of EDs and Substance Use Disorders

Emily Fonnesbeck

One of my favorite things about hosting this podcast is my guests’ willingness to share their stories. Today’s guest, Emily Fonnesbeck, was so generous in sharing her personal history with orthorexia, and how her eating disorder recovery now informs her practice as a dietitian. Emily is a Registered Dietitian and her practice is in southern Utah. Here are some of the highlights from this episode:   Orthorexia    Orthorexia, directly translated means “perfect eating”. It is typically accompanied by a lot of food rules, elimination diets or “cleanses”, and an obsession with “clean” or “pure” eating. Emily talks about how her “functionally dysfunctional” relationship with food and exercise snowballed, overtime, into “full-blown” orthorexia. Orthorexia, combined with an exercise addiction lead to a pelvic stress fracture, a weak and fatigued body, and a slew of digestive issues (all of which are very common side effects of undereating and overexercising). Orthorexia, exercise addiction, and perfectionism are really praised in our culture. Emily talks about how the biggest lie her eating disorder told her was that, in order to be strong, she needed to ‘stick to the diet’.  Discerning Between Food Rules vs. Food Values  Emily talks about how food rules are really anxious, and often driven by perfectionism and a need to control; they often elicit dichotomous thinking and deal in absolutes (separating foods as good or bad, healthy or unhealthy). Food values on the other hand, are really empowering. Now, Emily’s number one food rule is that food has to be flexible. When your behaviors are no longer in conflict with your values, you can start listening to the “healthy self” versus the “eating disorder self”.  Digestive Health  Emily and I were both trained in an extreme approach to digestive health, where the number one solution was an elimination diet. Listen to my episode with Lauren Dear to see that there is more than one way to treat digestive dysfunction! Emily states “I will maintain that elimination diets are what caused orthorexia for me”. Elimination diets have no place in eating disorder treatment and can easily trigger an eating disorder in an individual who is predisposed. Before we put someone on an elimination diet, we need to do a VERY thorough screening to see if someone has eating disorder tendencies or qualities. It’s important to note that often, greater flexibility with food supports digestive function. And to add fuel to that fire, under-eating can exacerbate (and cause) inflammation. If you have digestive issues, there are things we can do that will support your digestive health, without an elimination diet. And, if you’re in recovery from an eating disorder with a digestive issue, you can take steps to improve your symptoms without fear of relapse, under the care of a trained professional of course! Bottom line: DO NOT DIY GUT HEALTH.  Resources  This episode + Printable quotes: http://www.JessiHaggerty.com/blog/blp26 BodyLove Project Bonus Episode Jessi’s Nutrition &amp; Movement Therapy Services Emily’s Website 

One of my favorite things about hosting this podcast is my guests’ willingness to share their stories. Today’s guest, Emily Fonnesbeck, was so generous in sharing her personal history with orthorexia, and how her eating disorder recovery now informs her practice as a dietitian. Emily is a Registered Dietitian and her practice is in southern Utah. Here are some of the highlights from this episode:   Orthorexia <ul> <li>Orthorexia, directly translated means “perfect eating”. It is typically accompanied by a lot of food rules, elimination diets or “cleanses”, and an obsession with “clean” or “pure” eating.</li> <li>Emily talks about how her “functionally dysfunctional” relationship with food and exercise snowballed, overtime, into “full-blown” orthorexia.</li> <li>Orthorexia, combined with an exercise addiction lead to a pelvic stress fracture, a weak and fatigued body, and a slew of digestive issues (all of which are very common side effects of undereating and overexercising).</li> <li>Orthorexia, exercise addiction, and perfectionism are really praised in our culture. Emily talks about how the biggest lie her eating disorder told her was that, in order to be strong, she needed to ‘stick to the diet’.</li> </ul> Discerning Between Food Rules vs. Food Values <ul> <li>Emily talks about how food rules are really anxious, and often driven by perfectionism and a need to control; they often elicit dichotomous thinking and deal in absolutes (separating foods as good or bad, healthy or unhealthy).</li> <li>Food values on the other hand, are really empowering. Now, Emily’s number one food rule is that food has to be flexible.</li> <li>When your behaviors are no longer in conflict with your values, you can start listening to the “healthy self” versus the “eating disorder self”.</li> </ul> Digestive Health <ul> <li>Emily and I were both trained in an extreme approach to digestive health, where the number one solution was an elimination diet. Listen to my episode with Lauren Dear to see that there is more than one way to treat digestive dysfunction!</li> <li>Emily states “I will maintain that elimination diets are what caused orthorexia for me”.</li> <li>Elimination diets have no place in eating disorder treatment and can easily trigger an eating disorder in an individual who is predisposed.</li> <li>Before we put someone on an elimination diet, we need to do a VERY thorough screening to see if someone has eating disorder tendencies or qualities.</li> <li>It’s important to note that often, greater flexibility with food supports digestive function. And to add fuel to that fire, under-eating can exacerbate (and cause) inflammation.</li> <li>If you have digestive issues, there are things we can do that will support your digestive health, without an elimination diet. And, if you’re in recovery from an eating disorder with a digestive issue, you can take steps to improve your symptoms without fear of relapse, under the care of a trained professional of course!</li> <li>Bottom line: DO NOT DIY GUT HEALTH.</li> </ul> Resources <ul> <li>This episode + Printable quotes: <a href="http://www.JessiHaggerty.com/blog/blp26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.JessiHaggerty.com/blog/blp26</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BodyLove Project Bonus Episode</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/workwithme/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Nutrition &amp; Movement Therapy Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.emilyfonnesbeck.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emily’s Website</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 026: Emily Fonnesbeck on Orthorexia and the Big Problem with Elimination Diets

Christy Harrison

Today I’m speaking with Christy Harrison, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified intuitive eating counselor based in Brooklyn, NY. She offers  online intuitive eating courses and individual nutrition therapy to help people make peace with food and their bodies. Today we dig a little deeper to decipher the difference between the following a diet, and clinging to a diet mentality. Christy explains that Intuitive Eating is about self-care, not self-control. When clinging to the diet mentality, you’re likely coming from a place of self-control. This involved a lot of black and white thinking (good foods and bad foods), negotiating (I ate something “bad” now I have to make up for it, via restricting or exercise), and thinking in “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts.” Intuitive eating is more gray. It involves asking yourself questions, pausing to notice what true hunger, fullness, and food satisfaction feels like, and approaching food from a place of curiosity. At first glance this might all sound a little “woo woo” so make sure to give the full episode a listen to hear a more in depth discussion on the diet mentality. Find out more about Christy at www.ChristyHarrison.com and make sure to subscribe to her amazing podcast,  Food Psych in iTunes. You can also find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Resources Mentioned:  Nourish Your Namaste by Kara Lydon Refinery29 Anti-Diet Project

Today I’m speaking with Christy Harrison, a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified intuitive eating counselor based in Brooklyn, NY. She offers <a href="http://www.christyharrison.com/intuitive-eating-online-course" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> online intuitive eating courses</a> and <a href="http://www.christyharrison.com/nutritionist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">individual nutrition therapy</a> to help people make peace with food and their bodies. Today we dig a little deeper to decipher the difference between the following a diet, and clinging to a diet mentality. Christy explains that Intuitive Eating is about self-care, not self-control. When clinging to the diet mentality, you’re likely coming from a place of self-control. This involved a lot of black and white thinking (good foods and bad foods), negotiating (I ate something “bad” now I have to make up for it, via restricting or exercise), and thinking in “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts.” Intuitive eating is more gray. It involves asking yourself questions, pausing to notice what true hunger, fullness, and food satisfaction feels like, and approaching food from a place of curiosity. At first glance this might all sound a little “woo woo” so make sure to give the full episode a listen to hear a more in depth discussion on the diet mentality. Find out more about Christy at <a href="http://www.ChristyHarrison.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ChristyHarrison.com</a> and make sure to subscribe to her amazing podcast, <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/food-psych/id700512884" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Food Psych in iTunes</a>. You can also find her on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christyharrisonnutrition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/chr1styharrison" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chr1styharrison/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Resources Mentioned: <a href="http://karalydon.com/nourish-your-namaste-nutrition-and-yoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nourish Your Namaste by Kara Lydon</a> <a href="http://www.refinery29.com/the-anti-diet-project" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Refinery29 Anti-Diet Project</a>

Episode 003: Christy Harrison, MPH, RDN, Intuitive Eating Counselor

Katherine Zavodni

Katherine Zavodni is a non-diet, Health at Every Size registered dietitian/nutritionist specializing in eating disorder treatment, intuitive eating, chronic dieting and weight concerns, and family and childhood feeding dynamics. In this episode Katherine and I talk about how diet culture impacts how we feel about our body, how our body is not the problem (diet culture is), and how it’s OK to be part of the body positive movement and still have days where you hate you body.  Resources:  Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide Katherine’s Website Marci and Fiona’s Body Image Workshop 

Katherine Zavodni is a non-diet, Health at Every Size registered dietitian/nutritionist specializing in eating disorder treatment, intuitive eating, chronic dieting and weight concerns, and family and childhood feeding dynamics. In this episode Katherine and I talk about how diet culture impacts how we feel about our body, how our body is not the problem (diet culture is), and how it’s OK to be part of the body positive movement and still have days where you hate you body. Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://kznutrition.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katherine’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://bodyimageworkshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marci and Fiona’s Body Image Workshop</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 052: How Diet Culture Impacts our Body Image Katherine Zavodni

Kylie Mitchell

Resources:  Jessi’s Free Intuitive Eating Audio Download BodyLove Project Patreon Page ImmaEATthat.com 

Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Free Intuitive Eating Audio Download</a></li> <li><a href="http://patreon.com/bodyloveproject" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BodyLove Project Patreon Page</a></li> <li><a href="http://immaeatthat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ImmaEATthat.com</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 031: Kylie Mitchell on ED Recovery, Introvert Thoughts, and Curiosity

Nina Manolson

Nina Manolson helps women end their war with food and make peace with their body.  She is a Certified Psychology of Eating Teacher and Holistic Health Coach, with 25 years experience in the Health and Wellness field. She also holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. She is the founder of www.NinaManolson.com and the author of Feed Your Kids Well In A World That Doesn’t: An Everyday Guide to Make Healthy Food Happen in your Home and Beyond. and is currently working on her next book: Becoming a Nourished Woman: The Seven-Step Path to Feeling at Home and Joyful in Your Body. Nina’s journey of self discovery began with body hate. Eventually she was able to move from a place of body hate to body love, but it was no small task. Nina’s work is based on nourishment and specifically focuses on 3 factors: discovering what foods nourish your body, establishing a lifestyle that supports you, and reaching deeper levels of mindset and emotion. After working with women at a yoga and health center for many years she felt that a majority of the work she was doing was counseling and therefore decided to go back to school to receive her masters in counseling psychology. Combining psychology and nutrition, Nina is now a health coach and psychology of eating coach. One important component of Nina’s approach is the Body Love Continuum. This is a continuum starting with body hate progressing to body love with many steps in between. She created this continuum because of the huge chasm between body hate and body love in our society. The media is finally getting on board with this idea of Body Love but moving from Body Hate to Body Love does not happen overnight. This is where Nina’s continuum comes in to help navigate from this place of Body Hate to Body Love. The first step on the road from Body Love to Body Hate is Body Management. Body Management is where we seek control of or bodies through a diet or an exercise regimen but do not feel connected to our bodies. The key component to move from Body Management to Body Awareness is the beginning of a relationship with your body. The shift towards Body Positive and Body Love begins with Body Awareness. This is when we become curious about our feelings and our experiences but without judgement and learn to be body current. This idea of body current means that you are in a relationship with your body as it is TODAY and not, for example, the body that you had in college that you wish you still had. As we take better care of ourselves through nourishing practices and develop more appreciation and kindness towards our bodies, they will begin to recognize what we need and provide positive feedback, moving us from Body Awareness to Body Positivity. And finally, as you continue to be more aware of your body and continue with nourishing practices, you will then move to Body Positivity and Body Love. It is important to understand that this is a continuum and therefore once you are in a place of Body Love, it does not mean you stay there forever. However, this continuum provides the necessary knowledge to get yourself back to that place of body love. Nina reminds us that Body Love doesn’t have to come from losing weight. Body Love comes from being in a positive relationship with our bodies and knowing how to take care of them. This journey can be intimidating and even scary but it is an opportunity to grow and evolve as a person and is MUCH more interesting and self rewarding than the next fad diet.  Resources: visit www(dot)jessihaggerty(dot)com(slash)blog(slash)blp10 for links to all resources mentioned in this episode. 

Nina Manolson helps women end their war with food and make peace with their body.  She is a Certified Psychology of Eating Teacher and Holistic Health Coach, with 25 years experience in the Health and Wellness field. She also holds a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology. She is the founder of <a href="http://www.NinaManolson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.NinaManolson.com</a> and the author of Feed Your Kids Well In A World That Doesn’t: An Everyday Guide to Make Healthy Food Happen in your Home and Beyond. and is currently working on her next book: Becoming a Nourished Woman: The Seven-Step Path to Feeling at Home and Joyful in Your Body. Nina’s journey of self discovery began with body hate. Eventually she was able to move from a place of body hate to body love, but it was no small task. Nina’s work is based on nourishment and specifically focuses on 3 factors: discovering what foods nourish your body, establishing a lifestyle that supports you, and reaching deeper levels of mindset and emotion. After working with women at a yoga and health center for many years she felt that a majority of the work she was doing was counseling and therefore decided to go back to school to receive her masters in counseling psychology. Combining psychology and nutrition, Nina is now a health coach and psychology of eating coach. One important component of Nina’s approach is the Body Love Continuum. This is a continuum starting with body hate progressing to body love with many steps in between. She created this continuum because of the huge chasm between body hate and body love in our society. The media is finally getting on board with this idea of Body Love but moving from Body Hate to Body Love does not happen overnight. This is where Nina’s continuum comes in to help navigate from this place of Body Hate to Body Love. The first step on the road from Body Love to Body Hate is Body Management. Body Management is where we seek control of or bodies through a diet or an exercise regimen but do not feel connected to our bodies. The key component to move from Body Management to Body Awareness is the beginning of a relationship with your body. The shift towards Body Positive and Body Love begins with Body Awareness. This is when we become curious about our feelings and our experiences but without judgement and learn to be body current. This idea of body current means that you are in a relationship with your body as it is TODAY and not, for example, the body that you had in college that you wish you still had. As we take better care of ourselves through nourishing practices and develop more appreciation and kindness towards our bodies, they will begin to recognize what we need and provide positive feedback, moving us from Body Awareness to Body Positivity. And finally, as you continue to be more aware of your body and continue with nourishing practices, you will then move to Body Positivity and Body Love. It is important to understand that this is a continuum and therefore once you are in a place of Body Love, it does not mean you stay there forever. However, this continuum provides the necessary knowledge to get yourself back to that place of body love. Nina reminds us that Body Love doesn’t have to come from losing weight. Body Love comes from being in a positive relationship with our bodies and knowing how to take care of them. This journey can be intimidating and even scary but it is an opportunity to grow and evolve as a person and is MUCH more interesting and self rewarding than the next fad diet.  Resources: visit www(dot)jessihaggerty(dot)com(slash)blog(slash)blp10 for links to all resources mentioned in this episode.

Ep. 010: Nina Manolson on How to Get From Body Hate to Body Love

Katie Dalebout

In this episode Katie shares her complicated relationship with food growing up and through college, and the tools she used to ultimately address the underlying issue: “I just didn’t know myself”. As a child she fell victim to the the issues our culture has with body image. She constantly found herself wanting to look like what she saw on TV and comparing herself to her friends. Her freshman year she gained some weight, and unintentionally lost it (and then some) while studying abroad. When she returned home she received positive feedback and validation for losing weight which motivated her to “keep going”. Katie continued to lose more and more weight by engaging in unhealthy behaviors that eventually spiraled out of control. After seeking guidance through self-help books, Katie stumbled onto journaling as a tool to help her express some of her deepest feelings, which eventually helped her heighten her self awareness and get to know herself better in the process. Journaling had such a profound affect on Katie, that she eventually wrote a book on it, Let it Out a Journey Through Journaling. This book contains over 50 journaling exercises to help you process difficult feelings and emotions. Katie also uses her podcast (also called Let it Out) as a tool to curate conversations about anything and everything that sparks her curiosity. In this episode we talk about life on the “other side” and how she (and I) still dance with bad body image days, and how inevitably old feelings and habits around food can sneak up on us when we least expect it. Our conversation has some really interested nooks and crannies about mindfulness, spirituality, technology (ehem, iPhone) addiction, and a PSA to Uber drivers (stop using perfume to “freshen up” your car). Listen to the full episode below, and then get in on the conversation! Let me know your thoughts or questions in the comments below! Resources:  Jessi's Free Intuitive Eating Download Katie's Website, Book, and Podcast Get Messy Art Journaling  Clip on Conan Louis CK Linda Bacon - Health at Every Size and Body Respect Isabelle Foxen Duke Christy Harrison Kelsey Miller  You are a Badass by Jen Sincero You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes (Podcast) 

In this episode Katie shares her complicated relationship with food growing up and through college, and the tools she used to ultimately address the underlying issue: “I just didn’t know myself”. As a child she fell victim to the the issues our culture has with body image. She constantly found herself wanting to look like what she saw on TV and comparing herself to her friends. Her freshman year she gained some weight, and unintentionally lost it (and then some) while studying abroad. When she returned home she received positive feedback and validation for losing weight which motivated her to “keep going”. Katie continued to lose more and more weight by engaging in unhealthy behaviors that eventually spiraled out of control. After seeking guidance through self-help books, Katie stumbled onto journaling as a tool to help her express some of her deepest feelings, which eventually helped her heighten her self awareness and get to know herself better in the process. Journaling had such a profound affect on Katie, that she eventually wrote a book on it, Let it Out a Journey Through Journaling. This book contains over 50 journaling exercises to help you process difficult feelings and emotions. Katie also uses her podcast (also called Let it Out) as a tool to curate conversations about anything and everything that sparks her curiosity. In this episode we talk about life on the “other side” and how she (and I) still dance with bad body image days, and how inevitably old feelings and habits around food can sneak up on us when we least expect it. Our conversation has some really interested nooks and crannies about mindfulness, spirituality, technology (ehem, iPhone) addiction, and a PSA to Uber drivers (stop using perfume to “freshen up” your car). Listen to the full episode below, and then get in on the conversation! Let me know your thoughts or questions in the comments below! Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi's Free Intuitive Eating Download</a></li> <li><a href="http://katiedalebout.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katie's Website, Book, and Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://getmessyartjournal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Messy Art Journaling</a></li> <li><a href="http://teamcoco.com/video/louis-ck-springsteen-cell-phone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Clip on Conan Louis CK</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.JessiHaggerty.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linda Bacon - Health at Every Size and Body Respect</a></li> <li><a href="http://isabelfoxenduke.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Isabelle Foxen Duke</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.christyharrison.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christy Harrison</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.kelseymiller.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kelsey Miller</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass-Doubting-Greatness/dp/0762447699" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You are a Badass by Jen Sincero</a></li> <li><a href="https://youmadeitweird.libsyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes (Podcast)</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 017: Katie Dalebout on Healing Through Journaling, Dealing with Bad Body Image Days, and Being Uncomfortable

Barbara Spanjers

Barbara Spanjers is a therapist and wellness coach who is hellbent on helping women banish the evil tag team of food-guilt and body-shame. She draws from a diverse educational and career background including media production, massage therapy, and psychotherapy. In her wellness coaching practice, Cake Is Magical Wellness, Barb takes a weight neutral approach to help her clients heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She offers a three-month program, Have Your CAKE (and Feel Peaceful, Too) to help clients move from a place of judgment and self-criticism to curiosity and self-compassion. For more information about the program, visit www.barbaraspanjers.com/haveyourcake. You can catch Barb at www.barbaraspanjers.com, where she infuses a sense of humor and irreverence into her writing. She fears no food (except beets) and loves to help others do the same. Resources  Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Bonus Episode Jessi’s Nutrition &amp; Movement Therapy Services Barbara’s Website Beauty Redefined  Diet Survivors Guidebook  Secrets From the Eating Lab  Mindsight 

Barbara Spanjers is a therapist and wellness coach who is hellbent on helping women banish the evil tag team of food-guilt and body-shame. She draws from a diverse educational and career background including media production, massage therapy, and psychotherapy. In her wellness coaching practice, Cake Is Magical Wellness, Barb takes a weight neutral approach to help her clients heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She offers a three-month program, Have Your CAKE (and Feel Peaceful, Too) to help clients move from a place of judgment and self-criticism to curiosity and self-compassion. For more information about the program, visit <a href="http://www.barbaraspanjers.com/haveyourcake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barbaraspanjers.com/haveyourcake</a>. You can catch Barb at <a href="http://www.barbaraspanjers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.barbaraspanjers.com</a>, where she infuses a sense of humor and irreverence into her writing. She fears no food (except beets) and loves to help others do the same. Resources <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Bonus Episode</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/workwithme/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Nutrition &amp; Movement Therapy Services</a></li> <li><a href="http://barbaraspanjers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbara’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.beautyredefined.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beauty Redefined</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Diet-Survivors-Handbook-Acceptance-Self-Care/dp/1402205449" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Diet Survivors Guidebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Eating-Lab-Science-Willpower/dp/0062329235" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Secrets From the Eating Lab</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindsight-New-Science-Personal-Transformation/dp/1501223577" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mindsight</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 019: Barbara Spanjers "Dieting is a Symptom of a Bigger Issue"

Shira Brenner

In this episode we talk about:   How Shira experienced weight stigma as a child, and how that set her on a path to disordered eating. How she found dance and yoga in a dark and sad time in her life. And how it both made her feel both connected and disconnected to her body at the same time.   How she was suffering from anorexia for months, and simultaneously being praised by colleagues and friends on her “dedication”. How she worked with an eating disorder therapist and dietitian to help her recover.  Join the conversation: http://www.JessiHaggerty.com/blog/blp27 Resources  Jessi's Website + Free Intuitive Eating Audio Guide Shira's Website 

In this episode we talk about:  <ul> <li>How Shira experienced weight stigma as a child, and how that set her on a path to disordered eating.</li> <li>How she found dance and yoga in a dark and sad time in her life. And how it both made her feel both connected and disconnected to her body at the same time.  </li> <li>How she was suffering from anorexia for months, and simultaneously being praised by colleagues and friends on her “dedication”.</li> <li>How she worked with an eating disorder therapist and dietitian to help her recover.</li> </ul> Join the conversation: <a href="http://www.JessiHaggerty.com/blog/blp27" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.JessiHaggerty.com/blog/blp27</a> Resources <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/blog/blp27" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi's Website + Free Intuitive Eating Audio Guide</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.shirabrenner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shira's Website</a></li> </ul>

Ep.027: Shira Brenner on Her Transition from Disordered Eating to Body Love 

Nancy Clark

A few months ago I was at an eating disorder conference here in Boston, and hanging out by myself at a post-conference networking event (can you tell I'm an introvert)? Then, I was greeted by another dietitian, who complimented my on my soft-looking sweater. I turned to introduce myself and asked... "and your name is?" "Nancy Clark", she responded.  I was super embarrassed in that moment one, because I've followed Nancy's career since I was an undergraduate in Nutrition, and didn't recognize her immediately, and two, because I got slightly giddy as I realized I was talking to her in person, one-on-one. It only took about 30 seconds of talking to her before I blurted out, "do you want to be on my podcast?!" She said yes, and here we are having an insightful discussion on the intersection of sports nutrition and eating disorders. Our conversation can benefit both recreational and professional athletes, and professionals who are working with both.  Resources  BodyLove Project Bonus Episode Work with Jessi Nancy Clark's Website Scan DPG Website Eating Disorder Catalogue Love, Food Podcast 

A few months ago I was at an eating disorder conference here in Boston, and hanging out by myself at a post-conference networking event (can you tell I'm an introvert)? Then, I was greeted by another dietitian, who complimented my on my soft-looking sweater. I turned to introduce myself and asked... "and your name is?" "Nancy Clark", she responded.  I was super embarrassed in that moment one, because I've followed Nancy's career since I was an undergraduate in Nutrition, and didn't recognize her immediately, and two, because I got slightly giddy as I realized I was talking to her in person, one-on-one. It only took about 30 seconds of talking to her before I blurted out, "do you want to be on my podcast?!" She said yes, and here we are having an insightful discussion on the intersection of sports nutrition and eating disorders. Our conversation can benefit both recreational and professional athletes, and professionals who are working with both.  Resources <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BodyLove Project Bonus Episode</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/workwithme" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Work with Jessi</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nancyclarkrd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nancy Clark's Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.scandpg.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scan DPG Website</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.edcatalogue.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eating Disorder Catalogue</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.juliedillonrd.com/lovefoodpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love, Food Podcast</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 018: Nancy Clark on the Intersection of Sports Nutrition and Eating Disorders

As a Body Image Coach, Summer has an amazing perspective on body love and body acceptance. However, she hasn’t always had the privilege of being at peace with her own body. As a child she never felt comfortable in her body and grew up with the belief that thinner was better. This belief spiraled into an obsession with dieting, exercising and numerous weight loss attempts. At the time, Summer didn’t realize that she was struggling with exercise bulimia, a condition where you use exercise to compensate for eating, and described her obsession with exercises as an addiction. After struggling for years she sought professional help because ultimately her obsession was taking a physical and emotional toll on her body. Summer clarifies that it wasn’t necessarily the quantity of exercise that was the problem, but her relationship to exercise. For this reason disordered behavior in our society is so often overlooked. People do not realize it is more about the individual's thoughts rather than how that person looks. Summer also talks about what we lose when we diet, mainly, our self worth. She explains that most people enter into dieting because they lack self worth. As a society we do not believe we are good enough just as we are, and so we diet in an attempt to improve our self worth. Through her own experience as well as the experiences she has shared with her clients, Summer has come to realize that attempting to change your body size only further diminished self worth. It is only when you truly know yourself, that you can know just how worthy you actually are. Today Summer helps women improve their body image and self worth and to overall feel better about themselves. Loving our bodies does not mean we look in the mirror and think we are “attractive”. Instead, body love is about being more neutral with your body and cultivating respect, trust, compassion and kindness towards it. To learn more about body love and how Summer helps clients with self worth and feeling comfortable in their bodies listen to the full episode! Resources:  Bonus Episode: Jessi's Free Intuitive Eating Audio Training Jessi's Masterclass Summer’s Website  When Women Stop Hating Their Bodies  Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls by Jess Baker  HAES and Body Respect by Linda Bacon  Body Image Remix by Summer Innanen Brene Brown Virgie Tovar  Ragen Chastain  Article: The Real Reason Women Drink 

As a Body Image Coach, Summer has an amazing perspective on body love and body acceptance. However, she hasn’t always had the privilege of being at peace with her own body. As a child she never felt comfortable in her body and grew up with the belief that thinner was better. This belief spiraled into an obsession with dieting, exercising and numerous weight loss attempts. At the time, Summer didn’t realize that she was struggling with exercise bulimia, a condition where you use exercise to compensate for eating, and described her obsession with exercises as an addiction. After struggling for years she sought professional help because ultimately her obsession was taking a physical and emotional toll on her body. Summer clarifies that it wasn’t necessarily the quantity of exercise that was the problem, but her relationship to exercise. For this reason disordered behavior in our society is so often overlooked. People do not realize it is more about the individual's thoughts rather than how that person looks. Summer also talks about what we lose when we diet, mainly, our self worth. She explains that most people enter into dieting because they lack self worth. As a society we do not believe we are good enough just as we are, and so we diet in an attempt to improve our self worth. Through her own experience as well as the experiences she has shared with her clients, Summer has come to realize that attempting to change your body size only further diminished self worth. It is only when you truly know yourself, that you can know just how worthy you actually are. Today Summer helps women improve their body image and self worth and to overall feel better about themselves. Loving our bodies does not mean we look in the mirror and think we are “attractive”. Instead, body love is about being more neutral with your body and cultivating respect, trust, compassion and kindness towards it. To learn more about body love and how Summer helps clients with self worth and feeling comfortable in their bodies listen to the full episode! Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonus Episode: Jessi's Free Intuitive Eating Audio Training</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/masterclass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi's Masterclass</a></li> <li><a href="https://summerinnanen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-Women-Hating-Their-Bodies/dp/044991058X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> When Women Stop Hating Their Bodies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Things-One-Will-Tell-Girls/dp/1580055826" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls by Jess Baker</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Body-Respect-Conventional-Health-Understand/dp/1940363195" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HAES and Body Respect by Linda Bacon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Body-Image-Remix-Embrace-Confident-ebook/dp/B018HRGZO2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Body Image Remix by Summer Innanen</a></li> <li><a href="http://brenebrown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brene Brown</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.virgietovar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virgie Tovar</a></li> <li><a href="https://danceswithfat.wordpress.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ragen Chastain</a></li> <li><a href="https://qz.com/762868/giving-up-alcohol-opened-my-eyes-to-the-infuriating-truth-about-why-women-drink/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Article: The Real Reason Women Drink</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 014: Summer Innanen on Giving Up Dieting to Improve Your Self Worth

Anna Chapman

In this episode Anna and I talk about what the term “Body Love” means to us, how she developed Body Love Yoga, how ableism in the yoga and fitness industry is rooted in the patriarchy, and how to get comfortable taking up space in this world. In this episode we cover how to navigate difficult conversations around asking for seat belt extenders, chairs without arms (AKA fat positive chairs), and writing open letters to public figures to elicit uncomfortable but necessary conversations. Anna also answers a listener question about her favorite fat positive yoga clothing brands. Navigating BodyLove IRL At the Airport It’s no secret that airplanes are uncomfortable. But if you’re living in a thin body, you might not realize that this discomfort is heightened if you’re living in a larger body. Anna gives some practical tips on how to make traveling more physically and emotionally comfortable.  Get a seat belt extender (bring one or ask for one) Keep bags in the overhead to save leg room Always bring your own snack Noise cancelling headphones to block out sighs or negative comments Hoodie or scarf to “cocoon up” Make sure to go to the bathroom before getting on plane Travel with a friend + put the armrest up! Breathing - 3 counts in and out Grounding practice - Feel your feet on the ground  With Public Figures Anna talks about how author Brene Brown has played a vital role in her ability to navigate fatphobia, but also doesn’t recognize how some of her writing perpetuates the shame that people in larger bodies feel on a regular basis (see episode 47 to learn more about this!). Anna went to one of Brene’s events a few months back and felt empowered to ask for a more comfortable chair (without armrests), and when she returned home, wrote an open letter to Brene Brown which is one of my favorite things ever written. Listener Q/A What are your favorite plus size activewear brands?  Bombsheller Lineage Wear Universal Standard  Resources:  Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide  Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Skills for Personal Trainers Mentorship/Internship Posting  Anna’s Website Anna’s Letter to Brene Brown  Joyn app 

In this episode Anna and I talk about what the term “Body Love” means to us, how she developed Body Love Yoga, how ableism in the yoga and fitness industry is rooted in the patriarchy, and how to get comfortable taking up space in this world. In this episode we cover how to navigate difficult conversations around asking for seat belt extenders, chairs without arms (AKA fat positive chairs), and writing open letters to public figures to elicit uncomfortable but necessary conversations. Anna also answers a listener question about her favorite fat positive yoga clothing brands. Navigating BodyLove IRL At the Airport It’s no secret that airplanes are uncomfortable. But if you’re living in a thin body, you might not realize that this discomfort is heightened if you’re living in a larger body. Anna gives some practical tips on how to make traveling more physically and emotionally comfortable. <ol> <li>Get a seat belt extender (bring one or ask for one)</li> <li>Keep bags in the overhead to save leg room</li> <li>Always bring your own snack</li> <li>Noise cancelling headphones to block out sighs or negative comments</li> <li>Hoodie or scarf to “cocoon up”</li> <li>Make sure to go to the bathroom before getting on plane</li> <li>Travel with a friend + put the armrest up!</li> <li>Breathing - 3 counts in and out</li> <li>Grounding practice - Feel your feet on the ground</li> </ol> With Public Figures Anna talks about how author Brene Brown has played a vital role in her ability to navigate fatphobia, but also doesn’t recognize how some of her writing perpetuates the shame that people in larger bodies feel on a regular basis (<a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/blog/blp47" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">see episode 47 to learn more about this!</a>). Anna went to one of Brene’s events a few months back and felt empowered to ask for a more comfortable chair (without armrests), and when she returned home, <a href="https://benourished.org/open-letter-brene-brown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wrote an open letter to Brene Brown</a> which is one of my favorite things ever written. Listener Q/A What are your favorite plus size activewear brands? <ul> <li><a href="https://shop.bombsheller.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bombsheller</a></li> <li><a href="https://lineagewear.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lineage Wear</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.universalstandard.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Universal Standard</a></li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/intuitiveeatingaudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessi’s Intuitive Eating Audio Guide</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jessihaggerty.com/shop/nutrition-body-image-coaching-skills-for-personal-trainers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nutrition &amp; Body Image Coaching Skills for Personal Trainers</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jessihaggerty.com/jobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mentorship/Internship Posting</a></li> <li><a href="http://iamannachapman.com/body-love-yoga/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Anna’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://benourished.org/open-letter-brene-brown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anna’s Letter to Brene Brown</a></li> <li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thanksys.joyn.user&amp;hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Joyn app</a></li> </ul>

Ep. 053: Anna Chapman on Navigating Body Love and Checking Thin Privilege

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