Breaking Body Biases: Recent Episodes
Christine DeFilippis
an anti-diet and joyful movement podcast amplifying voices of fitness professionals, dietitians and health practitioners promoting HAES. Destroying diet culture one episode at a time.
In this weeks episode I'm sharing my incredible experience at the IDEA Fitness Conference—a dream come true for me.
In this episode, I talk about my own feelings with imposter syndrome, the challenges of navigating toxic fitness culture, and the unique struggles of being an introvert with body image issues.
I offer practical strategies for anyone feeling anxious about attending large events, whether it's a fitness conference, a work seminar, or even a concert. From planning ahead, and choosing comfortable outfits, to practicing mindful self-talk and setting boundaries, I share tips to help you thrive in any setting.
Join me as I discuss the importance of a support system, the power of positive affirmations, and the need for self-compassion. Whether you're an introvert, struggle with body image, or simply want to challenge societal norms, this episode is packed with insights to help you live your best life.
Tune in to discover how you can show up confidently and fully enjoy every experience, no matter the setting.
Topics Covered:
- Attending and presenting at the IDEA Fitness Conference
- Overcoming imposter syndrome and toxic fitness culture
- Strategies for introverts and those with body image struggles
- The importance of planning ahead and choosing comfortable clothing
- Mindful self-talk and setting boundaries for better experiences
- Building a support system and practicing self-compassion
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What happens when your identity is so intertwined with your career that losing it feels like losing yourself? Join me, Christine DeFilippis, as I recount the emotional rollercoaster I experienced after closing Pop Fit Studio. My journey to recovery was anything but smooth. This episode sheds light on the crucial role mental health plays in our lives and the similarities it shares with the intimidation factor many feel in fitness environments. We discuss the need for inclusive, welcoming fitness spaces, and how using compassionate language can make fitness accessible to everyone.
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What if the very fitness activities you love are subtly promoting a harmful mindset about food? What if the jokes you hear about 'earning' meals and 'burning off' indulgences aren't as harmless as they seem? Join me, Christine, in this solo episode where we talk about the intertwined issues of food, fitness, and body image.
This episode isn't about pointing fingers, instead, it’s about fostering understanding and promoting change. We'll explore how seemingly innocent jokes can trigger feelings of guilt, shame, and judgment in those battling with body image and weight struggles. We'll also delve into how we can break this harmful connection and cultivate healthier and more positive mindsets in our fitness routines and daily lives. This is an essential listen for fitness instructors, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to foster a healthier relationship with food and their body. Pack your preconceived notions at the door; it's time to break body bias.
(Recorded December 2023)
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In this emotional episode, I share why I closed Pop Fit Studio, a fitness space that was more than just a business for me and for many clients. This episode is not just about the closing of a brick-and-mortar business, but the complexities and emotions that come with such a huge change, and the reality of operating a fitness studio in the face of unprecedented challenges brought on by the pandemic. Also shared: a different approach to fitness and food this holiday season.
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Imagine the emotions stirred when a simple Barbie movie touches the core issues of body biases and societal expectations. That's what happened to me, your host, Christine DeFilippis, as I immersed myself in the film's brilliant marketing, powerful performances, and resonant themes. We're exploring how this movie brought to light the struggle against diet culture and the patriarchal standards that women grapple with daily. From toe-tapping dance sequences to America Ferrera's heart-piercing monologue, prepare to dive into a discussion that extends beyond the screen.
Barbie's world is not just about pink convertibles and dream houses; it's a reflection of our struggle and resilience. The movie's portrayal of the maddening standards we're subject to is a poignant reminder of the empowerment and beauty that lies in challenging these norms. We're going to dissect the movie's impactful moments: America's impassioned speech, the dance sequences, and more. Join me as I share my reflections on the movie and how it resonates with the overarching challenge of navigating life in its varied aspects.
As we wrap up our journey through the Barbie universe, we ponder the film's subtle yet profound messages. The celebration of aging, the beauty of adaptability, and the necessity to dismantle patriarchal norms and diet culture take center stage. In our quest for a more equitable world, these conversations matter. Together, let's be part of this change. So, get ready to challenge, reflect, and inspire as we delve into the impact of the Barbie movie.
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In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on Mindful Movement and how you can improve your relationship with exercise.
In this episode, I talk about
👉🏻 mindful movement and its contrast with toxic fitness culture
👉🏻 the negative mindset and obsession surrounding exercise that often leads to burnout and dissatisfaction
👉🏻 the importance of shifting the focus from punishment or obligation to joy and self-care
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In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on weighing and measuring myself and my clients. As a fitness instructor, it's often the #1 tool to track progress. Why I no longer suggest it as a way to measure success and what I do instead.
In this episode, I talk about
👉🏻 the limitations and drawbacks of using weight as the sole indicator of health & fitness
👉🏻 the comprehensive view of health: Highlighting the importance of considering factors beyond weight
👉🏻 explore non-scale victories and ways to track success that is behavior focused
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In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on the rebranding of Beachbody to Bodi. Bodi claims to have shifted their brand to be a Health Esteem Brand. What does it mean? Are they more inclusive or is this simply another brand jumping on the bandwagon to seem more accessible?
Also in this episode - Nico's Dance Recital part 1 and part 2
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🎧Listen to this week's episode with Cari Gangaram; certified Fitness Instructor and the founder of everyBODY Fitness with Cari.
🚨 Cari shares her journey from hating exercise to becoming a certified fitness instructor.
🚨 How her past trauma with gyms and fitness led her to create a space outside of the gym culture
🚨 We talk about eating disorders in fitness
🚨 and her secret sauce for joyful movement 🥳
Cari Gangaram is a certified Fitness Instructor and the founder of everyBODY Fitness with Cari. A virtual platform where she offers accessible, inclusive fitness where every BODY can move with joy, privacy and learn to accept their body.
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In this solo episode, I talk about why I no longer focus on my weight and no longer promote intentional weight loss with clients.
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🎧Listen to this week's episode with Dr Lisa Folden; a Weight-inclusive physical therapist & anti-diet health & body image coach.
🚨 We talk about breaking up with diet culture, weight stigma in healthcare and so much more
Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM-certified behavior change specialist (health coach), and the owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC.
As a body-positive women’s health expert and health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, body acceptance, and breaking up with toxic diet culture.
Dr. Lisa is a mom of three, a published author, and a speaker who understands the complex needs of the modern busy woman. Therefore, she considers helping busy moms find their ‘healthy’ one of her top priorities. Her goal is to see as many people as possible do all the things they’d be doing if they weren’t worried about their weight!
A regular contributor to articles on topics related to physical therapy, health, wellness, self-care, motherhood, body image, and fat-friendly healthcare, Dr. Folden has had the distinct honor of being featured in Oprah Magazine, Shape Magazine, Livestrong, Bustle, and several other publications. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists, the Association of Size Diversity & Health, The KNOW Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and serves as an expert panelist for H.E.R. Health Collective (2021-2022).
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In this solo episode, "This Week In Diet Culture" where I share my thoughts on something going on in current events. This week I am talking about Dove's Eating Disorders Film and What It Means for Social Media - should there be pressure on tech companies to limit or eliminate the harmful promotion of weight loss and thinness?
What can be done beyond what we do as parents, teachers, and mentors? Can we make a greater change?
🚨 Trigger warning 🚨
Dove's Video on Eating Disorder Awareness
Dove's Self-Esteem Campaign Video
Dove's Self-Esteem Project
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🎧Listen to this week's episode with Charlotte Markey PhD; Professor of Psychology, Department Chair Health Sciences Rutgers University, NJ, and author of the Body Image Book for Girls and The Body Image Book for Boys.
🚨 We talk about her books and advice for parents that want to help kids foster a healthy body image.
Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied all things body image, eating behavior, and weight management for her entire adult life (over 25 years!). She is passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies and helping people to develop a healthy body image. Charlotte loves to share her body image wisdom with others, and is an experienced book author, blogger, and professor at Rutgers University, Camden. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her son, Charlie, daughter, Grace, husband, Dan, and their dog, Lexi. For fun, she likes to run, travel, and read, but often spends her free time nagging her kids to brush their teeth or remove the cups and dishes from their rooms.
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In this solo episode, "This Week In Diet Culture" where I share my thoughts on something going on in current events. This week I am talking about Ariana Grande's response to conversations around the way she looks.
🚨 We need to stop commenting on other peoples bodies FULL STOP
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🎧Listen to this week's episode with M.Ed. & Certified Life Coach Gretchen Gegg
We talk about
👉🏻 Body Freedom
👉🏻 Mindset
👉🏻 State first goals
and more
Gretchen Gegg is a life coach and fitness educator with a passion for helping people find the freedom to live with joy! She is known for her innovative class experiences and ability to take things “out of the box” to make an impact. GretchenGegg.com, her online coaching platform is dedicated to health & lifecoaching for women of all ages, shapes, sizes and needs. It provides everything from on-demand fitness classes to private and group coaching as well as a Body Freedom Specialist certification program. Gretchen talks fast, works hard and truly believes everyone can love what they see when they look in the mirror. On a daily basis you will find her playing outside with her family, cooking something ridiculous in the kitchen and laughing so hard her stomach hurts!
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In this solo episode, I talk about the weight loss drug Ozempic. While I am not a physician, pharmacist, or expert when it comes to medications I understand the pressure to look smaller and lose weight. Recently a few bravolebs have admitted to taking the medication and it was celebrated by Andy Cohen.
I share my thoughts on casting Andy, bravolebs, and more on this week in diet culture.
To take a deep dive into Ozempic check out the following resources
- Ragen Chastain on Weight & Healthcare substack
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🎧Listen to this week's episode with Body Image Coach, Summer Innanen
We talk about
👉🏻 Body Image
👉🏻 Self Care
👉🏻 Motherhood
Summer Innanen is a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth and confidence. She helps people all over the world to stop living behind the numbers on their scales through her private and group coaching at summerinnanen.com. She is the best-selling author of Body Image Remix, host of the podcast Eat The Rules and creator of You, On Fire – an online group coaching program dedicated to helping people get free from body shame. She also co-runs the Body Image Coach Certification program helping anti-diet professionals learn to work with clients around body image.
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In this solo episode, I talk about my favorite musical SIX.
I share my thoughts on casting all bodies on Broadway
Six the Musical
Queen themed Dance Workout at Pop Fit Studio (in person or on zoom)
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In this episode: Dr. Maria Luque, Fitness Expert, Professor, and Menopause Nerd. We talk about
- Body image during menopause
- The role exercise/movement plays in the quality of life during menopause
- How to create healthy habits without diet culture coming along
Dr. Maria Luque is a fitness expert, health science professor, education content developer, menopause nerd, and busy mother passionate about sharing knowledge and helping women lead healthier, happier lives. She’s the creator of Fitness in Menopause, a company dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges and rewards of menopause. She holds both graduate and post-graduate degrees in health sciences and certifications as Certified Health Education Specialist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist. In her Fitness in Menopause Masterclass she helps women find the fun in movement during menopause and her course Menopausal Fitness: Training the Menopausal Client is a NASM, AFAA, and ACE- accredited continuing education course for fitness professionals. She teaches at the College of Health and Human Services at Trident University International and is a freelance writer for fitness publications.
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This week in diet culture: Gwyneth Paltrow and her "wellness routine"
Gwyneth Paltrow recently shared an interview with her doctor talking about her wellness routine which includes eating nothing but bone broth.
Check out this quick episode on this topic.
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In this episode, I interview RYT Liza Herman and she shares:
- Her journey in Yoga from participant to teacher
- The importance of representation
- Ways she teaches to help create more inclusion
- Apparel for all bodies
Liza is a E- 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance based in Philadelphia. She completed her training at the Amma Center and School in October 2015, under Bridget Yanni. Liza found a love of yoga in August of 2012 when she was recovering from back surgery. The practice of yoga has taught Liza strength, flexibility, confidence, power, patience, self-love, and balance. Liza works to challenge her students both physically and mentally on their mats while incorporating breath and proper alignment in each class she teaches. Liza believes the practice of yoga is accessible to all. When Liza is not teaching you can find her practicing on her mat, traveling the world, jumping out of planes, going to concerts, reading, and spending time with loved ones. Liza is a graduate of Ithaca College with B.S. in Sport and Exercise Sciences. "Come to my classes to move in your body, not change it"
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Were you missing episodes of the podcast? I took the last few weeks off in 2022 but had planned to release new episodes in 2023. But my plans got derailed. Listen to this week's episode to learn where we've been and the future of the show.
Coming up on the show
- Maria Luque - Fitness trainer and menopause expert
- Dr Lisa Folden - Body image expert and physical therapist
- Summer Innanen - Body image expert and my mentor ❤️
- Gretchen Gegg - M.Ed and Certified Life Coach
- Liza Herman - Yoga Instructor
- Dr. Charlotte Markey - Author, body image expert, and psychology professor
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NEW SERIES in 2023: This week in Pop & Diet Culture, where I share my thoughts on things going on in pop culture and diet culture. This week I am sharing two subjects that have come up over the last few weeks:
👉🏻 Taylor Swifts new video: AntiHero - is it fatphobic?
👉🏻 Heroin chic - this trend is back?!
Share your thoughts on our website Breaking Body Biases
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Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight-inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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In this episode: Jenna Waite, RD. We talk about
- Her journey toward body acceptance
- How to feel comfortable in your own skin in a fatphobic world
- Why focusing on your weight is bad for your health
- How to create healthy habits without diet culture coming along
Jenna has been a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist since 2007. She’s also a mother of 5 and host of the Finding True Health podcast.
Jenna loves helping fellow moms feel better and have more energy by eating intuitively and creating simple, sustainable habits designed around their individual lives and preferences.
She wants all women to experience the joy of ditching diet mentality and feeling in control around food. Jenna also dreams of a world free of weight stigma, body objectification, and messages that tell women they must look a certain way to be healthy, worthy, respected, and loved.
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Disney's first plus-size protagonist is featured in the Dinsey short "Reflect". What impact does this have on young people today? Check out this solo episode with CHristine and share your thoughts on our social media.
Reflect on Disney Plus
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Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight-inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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In this week's episode, we connect with Fit Pro, Health Coach and author of Diet Free Diva, Tracy Desjardins.
We talk about all the different ways to create a path for yourself in fitness. We can all have different approaches and how Tracy found a healthier and happier path. We talk about her history with binge eating and body image in the fitness industry.
Tracy Desjardins is an International Health Coach, Mind Body Eating Coach, ACE Fit Pro, and author of The Diet-Free Diva. She specializes in holistic health coaching for women. Tracy shares a compassionate space with other women working through similar trials through her struggles with weight, dieting, binge eating, sugar addiction, and emotional eating challenges. Tracy’s professional work is centered around helping women discover their very own transformative steps to finding peace with food, body, and self without restrictive dieting ever again.
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Tired of feeling bad about your body? Tired of wasting precious time and money and never feeling good enough?
This week we explore the topic of Body Image and how you can create a better relationship with your body. How to:
- Stop hating your body
- Quit comparing yourself to others
- Connect with feeling comfortable in your own skin
- Truly believe your body is enough
And so much more. We talk about our belief system and how to create boundaries and new messaging that will help you thrive.
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Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight-inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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In this week's episode, we connect with Fitpro and board-certified health and wellness coach Tasha Edwards.
Learn how Tasha got into the fitness industry and her experience with exclusive formats like yoga and pilates and how she brings more accessible and inclusive movement to clients.
Tasha Edwards, MS, is a Chicago native with close to 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She is a board certified health coach, personal trainer, nationally certified Pilates teacher, yoga teacher group fitness instructor and a person who just keeps a varied tool kit to get the job done.
Tasha also has a master’s degree in counseling and utilizes her background in sociology and psychology to curate accessible and inclusive movement both mentally and physically.
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When is it okay to compliment a person's body? Not criticizing or critiquing but actually paying someone a compliment and praising someone for their body. The answer is never. NEVER We don't talk about people's bodies, period. BUT WHY?
This week we explore the reasons why giving someone a compliment centered around their body could be harmful to them as well as others around you..
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Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight-inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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In this week's episode, we connect with Weight Neutral Fitness Coach, PRO TRAINER with CanFitPro, and Fitness Educator with Heart. Beth was a previous guest (listen to episode 6 here)
We talk about
- CanFitPro Conference 2022
- Curiosity in fitness
- Compassion in fitness
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Why do you exercise? If exercise did not change your weight or how you looked in any way would you still do it?
This week we explore why our reason for exercising is important and reasons for movement beyond aesthetic changes.Join us for a screening of Embrace at Pop Fit Studio on Friday 9/23 at 7pm.
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Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight-inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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In this week's episode, we connect with author, personal trainer & WIFA ambassador, Rachel Lavin.
We talk about
- Her book The Doughnut Diaries
- Body Image and Body Love
- Things we'd love to see differently in fitness
Rachel Lavin is a Published author of The Doughnut Diaries, Certified Personal Trainer and a Certified Health Coach. She grew up in Northern California and has lived in Hawaii, Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon. She currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina with her Boyfriend.
Rachel has been teaching group fitness classes since 2000. She has taught dance classes, Aqua aerobics, stretch classes, Jazzercise and corporate Bootcamps until 2010. In 2006 Rachel graduated from Portland Community College with an Associates Degree in Applied Sciences and became an ACE certified Personal Trainer. Currently Rachel has been specializing in one on one Personal Training. Rachel creates a special bond with all of her clients. It is important for her to be their teammate as well as their cheerleader while teaching proper exercise technique.
Rachel has been recovering from restrictive diets and binge eating and really wanted to share her story with the hope that she could reach as many people as possible who have had similar experiences. She wants to be an ally for the people all over the world with the hope that we can win this fight on how we see our bodies and to love our bodies unconditionally. Rachel believes that we are all in this together and no one is alone.
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This week we recap the entire 10 episode series for taking a weight neutral approach in group fitness in order to have a greater impact. This is the 10th video in a series for fitness instructors for the ACE Group Fitness FB page.
Assignment:
Learn more about the entire series and what's next here.
Resources
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday
Check out the full series
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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This week we explore the BMI: what it is, where it came from and what could be used instead. We explore Body Autonomy and how we could better support our participants on their health & wellness journey. This is the 8th video in a series for fitness instructors for the ACE Group Fitness FB page.
Assignment:
Learn more about the origins of the BMI. Examine ways you might measure your clients success without measuring weight loss? Add your thoughts here.
Resources
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday
Check out the full series
Top Ten Reasons the BMI is Bogus
UCLA Study on the BMI
The origins of the BMI
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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This week we explore the spaces we create. How we can create spaces that are inviting and accessible for all bodies in order to reach the 50% and more of the population that is intimated by gyms and studios. This is the 8th video in a series for fitness instructors for the ACE Group Fitness FB page.
Assignment:
Walk into your studio or gym. What are some things that could be triggering or barriers to fitness for clients and potential clients? Add your thoughts here.
Resources
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday
Check out the full series
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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This week we explore how we can better program our workouts in order to reach the 50% and more of the population that is intimated by gyms and studios. This is the 7th video in a series for fitness instructors for the ACE Group Fitness FB page.
Assignment:
How can you program your classes in order to create more success? Add your thoughts here.
Resources
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday
Check out the full series
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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Website
Pop Fit Studio
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Breaking Body Biases Website
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This week we explore food could influence our impact. Why should we separate food from our workouts and how that would look? This is the 6th video in a series for fitness instructors for the ACE Group Fitness FB page.
Assignment:
Start untangling food from your workouts. What would change? What things would you need to stop doing or saying? And what could be said instead? Add your thoughts here.
Resources
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday
Check out the full series
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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This week we explore the LOOK of fitness. How could taking a less aesthetic approach help to create a greater connection with clients? This is the 5th video in a series for fitness instructors for the ACE Group Fitness FB page.
Assignment:
This week pay attention to your coaching and cueing. Could you change some aesthetic cues from your coaching? Add your thoughts using the link below. Add your thoughts here.
Resources
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday
Check out the full series
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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Website
Pop Fit Studio
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This week we explore the power of our words. Take a listen to learn why reframing what we say could help create a much greater connection with clients. This is the 4th video in a series for fitness instructors for the ACE Group Fitness FB page.
Assignment:
This week pay attention to the words you use in your classes or when taking classes. Observe and reflect on what words are harmful and not helpful. Are there some words or phrases you would like to stop using? How can reframe our words to have a much more inclusive approach? Add your thoughts here.
Resources
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday
Check out the full series
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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In this episode, the 3rd in a series for fitness instructors, we examine why fitness instructors would benefit from taking a weight-neutral approach. This week we explore what it would look like if we took a weight-neutral approach. Take a listen to learn what a weight-neutral approach is and how it might benefit participants and those that haven't found their way to us quite yet.
Assignment:
Learn more about the SCIENCE behind taking a weight-neutral approach
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday
Check out the full series
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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In this episode, the 2nd in a series for fitness instructors, we look at BIAS. If you haven’t completed the Harvard Implicit Bias Test from the last episode, be sure to do that first. The results from this quick 'test' will help you as we talk about bias this week and how it could affect your classes. Take a listen to the video and complete the suggested activities.
Homework:
👉🏻 https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
Scroll to the bottom and click on I WISH TO PROCEED
Scroll down to the WEIGHT IAT
Assignment:
Pay attention to how often you reference weight or weight loss in your classes this week. What would happen if you took out all references to weight, weight loss, or aesthetic goals. In the coming weeks we will talk about what we COULD be saying instead.
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday https://www.facebook.com/groups/acegroupfit
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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In this episode, we launch a brand new series for fitness instructors. Looking to have a greater impact with your group fitness classes? A Summer Learning Series with ACE Fitness: “Am I Welcome Here? How To Make Your Classes More Inclusive”. Each week ACE Fitness Instructor and host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast, Christine DeFilippis will be sharing with our community one mini-lesson to help us make this a reality. Be sure to check back each week for a quick video and assignment.
LESSON 1
With 60% of Americans not engaging in regular exercise and 25% not active at all, how do we make our fitness classes more welcoming and enjoyable spaces? In this first lesson, we start with understanding our own biases and how that could affect those who most need our classes.
Homework:
👉🏻 https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
Scroll to the bottom and click on I WISH TO PROCEED
Scroll down to the WEIGHT IAT
Join the ACE Facebook page to access the complete video series each Monday https://www.facebook.com/groups/acegroupfit
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts.
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In this week's episode, we connect with Certified Health Coach Katelyn Parsons.
We talk about
- Overcoming binge eating as a health coach
- Nuances of binge eating/intuitive eating/body image
- How to achieve more confidence, quickly + compassionately
Katelyn Parsons is a Certified Health Coach, speaker, and host of the weekly podcast Body Truth. After years of struggling with disordered eating, she not only found recovery but recognized a crucial missing link in the healing process- empowerment + individual expression. This inspired her entrepreneurial journey and life mission to shift the conversation toward strengthening authenticity through healing the relationship with food, body, and self. Katelyn has helped countless creative leaders build healthy, fulfilling lives through an integrative coaching method which blends the principles of Intuitive Eating, body image work, mindset, and habit building techniques. She loves traveling with her husband, spontaneous adventures, storytelling, and creating cozy dinner party’s with friends & family.
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Website
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Body Truth Podcast
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In this episode, Christine shares her thoughts on celebrity weight loss. What can we learn from Kim Karshasian, Jessica Simpson and Lizzo
Topics include
👉🏻 How celebrities influence diet culture
👉🏻 Body autonomy
👉🏻 and more
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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From this episode
Big Grrrls on Amazon
In this week's episode, we connect with Pain Management Coach and Personal Trainer Fran Garton.
We talk about
- Her journey and how she lives pain-free
- Stress Management and identifying triggers and stress management techniques
- Pain Management strategies
- How negative emotions connect to pain
- Fibromyalgia and so much more
Fran Garton is a Pain Management Coach for women who want to get rid of their pain forever. Through her no BS coaching, mastery of movement modifications and online workouts, she adds laughter and fun to your coaching sessions, shakes up your approach to movement and pain management while making it feel like you’ve always lived this way. Her adoring fans + customers have called her the caring friend who’s ready to give tough love and call you out on your excuses when needed. She’s that tiny voice inside your head that is there to cheer you on. She’s been featured numerous television shows, podcasts, and in magazines. When she’s not helping her clients achieve their goals, you can find her hanging out with her furry donkeys and kittens, engaging in her old lady cross-stitch addiction or having a dance party. You’ll also find her presenting at CanFitPro this summer.
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Take Frans Quiz
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In this episode, Christine shares her thoughts on why she started the podcast and the journey throughout the first year.
She shares 7 things she learned this past year and lots of great resources
👉🏻 Weight bias/stigma in healthcare
👉🏻 Taking a weight neutral approach vs loving your body
👉🏻 HAES: where it originated and ASDAH
👉🏻 Body positivity
👉🏻 The importance of listening
👉🏻 The fitness industry and conferences
👉🏻 The daily work required to remain happy while destroying diet culture.
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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From this episode
ASDAH
The Body Positivity Movement
In this weeks episode, we chat with Group Exercise Instructor, Personal Trainer, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and fellow podcast host Sadie Simpson
We talk about
👉🏻 Re-defining "health" for fit pros
👉🏻 Understanding healthism and associating morality and elitism with a healthy lifestyle
👉🏻 Recognizing commonly admired behaviors among group fitness instructors and trainers that are often perceived as healthy but are actually signs and symptoms eating/exercise disorders
and so much more
Sadie Simpson is a Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Intuitive Eating Counselor in Asheville, North Carolina. She helps other fit pros disengage from diet culture so they can improve program enrollment, engagement, impact & retention without shame, manipulation, & weight-loss-focused programming. With over 15 years in the fitness industry as an instructor, trainer, group fitness manager, health educator, local trainer for the YMCA of the USA, and Intuitive Eating counselor, Sadie merges her experiences to create opportunities for other health and fitness professionals to serve their members in a values-driven way. She is the founder of Shame-Free Fitness: a continuing education course for fit pros who are committed to doing things differently within the industry. Other services include virtual Intuitive Eating coaching and facilitating workshops for teams, businesses, non-profits, gyms, studios, and other community groups. Sadie also teaches weekly in-person Zumba & Aqua Zumba classes and is a personal and small-group trainer locally in Asheville, NC.
Sadie on Instagram
Shame Free Fitness
The Satisfaction Podcast
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Weight bias is negative attitudes, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes, and discriminatory acts aimed at individuals simply because of their weight. It can be overt or subtle and occur in any setting, including employment, healthcare, education, mass media, and relationships with family and friends. It also takes many forms – verbal, written, media, online and more. Weight bias is dehumanizing and damaging: it can cause adverse physical and psychological health outcomes and promotes a social norm that marginalizes people.
In this episode, Christine shares her thoughts on how weight bias can negatively affect people and cause harm and some things that can help shift the industry.
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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From this episode -
Weight bias resources
Weight bias education
In this weeks episode, we chat with Canadian NIA instructor Jennifer HIcks
We talk about
👉🏻 Jenn's history with exercise addiction and an eating disorder
👉🏻 How she was able recover and start finding joy after a very unhealthy relationship with movement
👉🏻 NIA and what it is and how that changed her relationship with movement
and more
Jenn Hicks is a Black Belt Nia instructor and Size-Inclusive Fitness Specialist who has taught all over the world. She was named NOW Magazines' Best Virtual Fitness Instructor for 2020 and recently became a Nia White Belt Trainer. Trained in Classic Nia and Nia MoveIT, Jenn customizes routines for every class and helps attendees modify steps or movements whenever they need a little extra care. She values and teaches weight-neutral fitness classes that follow HAES principles. Jenn works with neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals including people with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, brain trauma, mental health issues, and dementia. She is currently studying to become a Personal Trainer with CanFitPro.
Jenn on Instagram
Jenn on Twitter
Jenn on TikTok
Jenn on YouTube
Website
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From the episode:
Megan Jane Crab - "Body Positive Power"
Sonya Renee Taylor
Learn more about NIA
Podcast: She's All Fat
ACE Fitness Blog: Is Body Love realistic?
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In this solo episode, I share why I needed to take a few weeks off from the podcast. An update on my medical journey and my frustration with weight stigma in the medical field.
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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In this solo episode with BBB podcast host Christine DeFilippis she shares her thoughts on why willpower is not what its cracked up to be and what to do instead if you are trying to set and reach goals
👉🏻 Why most most fail at new years resolutions
👉🏻 Why willpower doesn't work
👉🏻 Three strategies that will help you reach your goals
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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In our first episode of the year, and part two of my interview with Kim Basler, we talk about New Years Resolutions and goals for 2022.
We talk about
👉🏻 New Years Resolutions
👉🏻 Intentions and Goals
👉🏻 Being present
and our wish list for 2022
Kim understands firsthand the struggles around emotional eating, chronic dieting and body image issues. With 25 plus years working in the health and fitness industry, she is invested in helping her clients and online international community find a balanced approach towards healthy living. Her training at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating enables her to use a mind body centered approach to nutrition as well as cutting edge eating psychology strategies. Kim believes in a holistic approach to health; moving beyond the number on the scale and embracing health through mind, body and spirit in a doable and sustainable way. Kim's friendly demeanor and heart centered approach to life is easily felt from the stages she speaks on. She is devoted to supporting her clients throughout their journey; releasing the inner critic and going after the dreams that their heart desires. Kim lives in Waterloo, Ontario Canada with her husband, 2 teenagers and her golden retriever Sophie. She is also a co-author in the #1 best selling book, Owning Your Choices
Kim on Instagram
www.kimbasler.com
Food Freedom Foundations starting the week of January 24th
From Frustrated to FREE, where you learn to break free from diet culture, take your power back, and learn new tools to improve your self-image and nourish your body on your terms. An 8-week group coaching space
Contact Kim at kim@kimbasler.com to learn more or visit her Instagram page for more details
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In our final episode of the year, we reconnect with past guest Kim Basler and we talk about what she's been up to and reflect on the past year.
We talk about
👉🏻 Adele
👉🏻 Lizzo
👉🏻Will Smith
and so much more
Kim understands firsthand the struggles around emotional eating, chronic dieting and body image issues. With 25 plus years working in the health and fitness industry, she is invested in helping her clients and online international community find a balanced approach towards healthy living. Her training at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating enables her to use a mind body centered approach to nutrition as well as cutting edge eating psychology strategies. Kim believes in a holistic approach to health; moving beyond the number on the scale and embracing health through mind, body and spirit in a doable and sustainable way. Kim's friendly demeanor and heart centered approach to life is easily felt from the stages she speaks on. She is devoted to supporting her clients throughout their journey; releasing the inner critic and going after the dreams that their heart desires. Kim lives in Waterloo, Ontario Canada with her husband, 2 teenagers and her golden retriever Sophie. She is also a co-author in the #1 best selling book, Owning Your Choices
Kim on Instagram
www.kimbasler.com
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In this episode, we talk with Dr Lara Zibarras, Psychologist and Food Freedom Coach. She shares her story from dieting, to disorder eating to having an eating disorder and her journey to recovery. Learn what food freedom is about, why diets are bad for you and how cultivating a health-mindset and can help in your un-dieting journey while sharing some tips for breaking up with diet culture.
Dr Lara Zibarras is a psychologist and food freedom coach. She helps women develop a healthy and happy relationship with food, without guilt or emotional eating. She is the founder of the Health Mindset Matters program which helps women discover the science and psychology behind their negative spiral of weight struggles, binges and emotional eating; how to tune into their bodies and rediscover how to eat for both nourishment and enjoyment - creating a mindset for health.
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Website: https://drlarazib.com/masterclass
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlarazib/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drlarazib
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In this solo episode with BBB podcast host Christine DeFilippis she shares her thoughts on Mindful Movement
👉🏻 Do you enjoy your workouts?
👉🏻 Checking in with yourself before, during and after your workout
👉🏻 Do your workouts serve you ?
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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In this episode, we talk with Samantha Montpetit-Huynh an Online body inclusive health coach. She shares how she got into the fitness industry and how she has pivoted throughout her career. How becoming a mom changed her perspective and what she is doing to disrupt the industry. She also shares her perspective being black in the fitness industry, black fishing, and body positivity.
Samantha is the mother of two beautiful girls and has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Samantha is the founder of SamCoreTrainer and created the Strong Body Strong Core Academy to help women 40+ reconnect and feel confident in their bodies, regardless of what stage they are in.
Samantha is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, teacher, mentor, course creator, and author. She is known extensively in her field and has appeared on multiple media outlets from print, podcasts, and television and is one of the fitness experts on The Marilyn Denis Show, a Canadian award-winning lifestyle television show
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Website: www.SamCoreTrainer.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/samcoretrainer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/samcoretrainer
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@samcoretrainer
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In this solo episode with BBB podcast host Christine DeFilippis we share thoughts on a recent article on yahoo
Fitness Instructors And Workout Coaches Are Sharing Things Most People Don't Realize About The Industry, And Some Are Really Dark
👉🏻 Assumptions about what an instructor is supposed to look like and what their fitness level "should" be
👉🏻 The importance of self-care as a fitness professional: to feel your best, avoid injury and protect mental health
👉🏻 Imposter syndrome and competition and comparison in the industry
and more
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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Alison Rothman is a Body-Centered Holistic Wellness Coach and Women's Group and Retreat Leader. She utilizes her extensive studies, experience, and first-hand knowledge of the capacity within the human body and spirit to heal. Alison provides clients with the ability to access their inner resources and release debilitating life patterns in order to reclaim their body, mind, heart, and soul connection. In addition to her one-on-one work, she facilitates retreats and groups, writes, speaks, and is the host of the podcast "Embodied and Awake." She lives in Boulder, Colorado with her 12-year old son. And she shares her experiences with us today.
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Website: www.embodymylife.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/embody_life
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_w-HUGgv3B-ycv6whXlMrg
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This week is Body Acceptance Week, a new initiative promoting body positivity, body neutrality, and body liberation for all bodies. We know through research that body dissatisfaction is the leading risk factor in the development in an eating disorder
So body acceptable week goes beyond body positivity to be more inclusive.
Three types of body acceptance
🔥 Body Positivity
🔥 Body Neutrality
🔥 Body Liberation
So what can you do
- Block out negative influences and negative images that make you feel bad about yourself
- Follow powerful, inspiring people
- Stop criticizing your body
- Instead - thank your body for all that it provides for you
- Give yourself permission to take up space
- Give yourself kindness and respect - you don’t have to earn it - you deserve it just for existing
- Remember that your worth is not defined by the size of your body or the shape of your body
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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In this episode, Gillian shares her journey and how she shifted her yoga teaching and health coaching to be more inclusive.
She shares:
👉🏻 How diet culture shows up in yoga
👉🏻 What instructors and yoga students can do to dismantle it
👉🏻 The importance of body acceptance work when healing our relationship with food
👉🏻 How embodiment practices like yoga can help support a body acceptance practice
Gillian is a body positive yoga teacher and anti-diet health coach, whose mission is to help women find lasting peace and freedom with food and their body.
Her unique approach combining both intuitive eating and body acceptance practices supports women in their recovery from chronic dieting, overcoming emotional and binge eating, food and body preoccupation and body shame.
Gillian has helped empower thousands of women through her speaking, activism, private and group coaching and body positive yoga classes to find a stronger sense of self trust and a deeper connection to their intuition so that they can live a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
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Website: https://www.gillianmccollum.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gillianmccollum
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianmccollum
The Anti Diet Club Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-anti-diet-club-podcast/id1590863754
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From this Episode:
Isabel Foxen Duke
Summer Innanen
Yoga Training For All with Dianne Bondy & Amber Karnes
Recently Jonah Hill made the following post on his social media
“I know you mean well but I kindly ask that you not comment on my body - good or bad. I want to politely let you know that it's not helpful and doesn’t feel good. Much respect”
This sparked conversations around when is it okay to comment on someone's weight loss. The short answer is never and the long answer I share with you on this week's solo episode.
🔥Why is it harmful and not helpful
🔥 How is it harmful and not helpful
🔥 And what to say instead
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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In this episode Weight Stigma expert and Fitness Professional Ragen Chastain shares her journey as a fat fitness professional and what changes need to happen to reduce harm.
Ragen Chastain is a speaker, writer, Multi-Certified Fitness Pro, and thought leader in Health at Every Size and weight stigma, with particular expertise in healthcare and fitness/wellness. Utilizing her background in research methods and statistics, Ragen has brought her signature mix of humor and hard facts to diverse stages from Google Headquarters to Dartmouth to the CanFitPro Conference. Author of the blog danceswithfat, the book Fat: The Owner’s Manual, co-author of HAES Health Sheets – weight neutral healthcare guides for practitioners, patients, and advocates - and editor of the anthology The Politics of Size, Ragen is frequently featured as an expert in print, radio, television, and documentary film. Ragen is a National dance champion, triathlete, and marathoner who holds the Guinness World Record for Heaviest Woman to Complete a Marathon, and co-founded the Fit Fatties Facebook group which has over 10,000 members. Ragen lives in LA with her partner and their two adorable dogs.
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Website: www.danceswithfat.org
Speaking www.SizedForSuccess.com
Join Ragens video workshop “Getting Jiggly With It – Movement In a Fat Body”
(the program includes a pay-what-you-can option)
https://danceswithfat.org/monthly-online-workshops/#getting-jiggly-with-it
Fit Fatties Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitfatties
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From this Episode:
Research bank: https://haeshealthsheets.com/resources/
(Note, this is part of a larger project that Ragean co-founded with Dr. Louise Metz and Tiana Dodson – in addition to the resource bank Dr. Metz and Ragen created diagnosis-specific guides to weight neutral care for practitioners, patients, and advocates.)
Latoya’s podcast: https://linktr.ee/rfcpod
This week, I sit down with Canadian fit pro and owner of Farm Girl Fitness Jessie Thomas. She will share why she started her business and how she was affected by COVID.
In this episode we discuss
👉🏻 the toxic things that have to change in the fitness industry if we really want to make a change and help more people enjoy movement and feel better in their bodies.
👉🏻 She shares her coaching strategies to help clients have a better body image.
Jessie is the creator and owner of Farm Girl Fitness; a small group training facility with a focus on creative outdoor experiences. Jessie created Farm Girl Fitness in the summer of 2020 to help provide people a safe place to workout, socialize and support mental health. She converted the family farm into a fun, fresh air take on fitness helping people to see the joy that comes from working hard like a farmer. Even with multiple lockdowns due to Covid-19, Jessie kept people moving year round by creating unique ways to workout outside, yes even during the winter.
Jessie has been in the fitness industry since 2008 as a Can Fit Pro certified group fitness instructor and coach. She is known among her peers and participants for her core values of caring, respect and positivity. After years in the fitness industry experiencing the good, the bad and the ugly, she is committed to helping others develop confidence in themselves, a love of fitness and movement, and a positive body image. She firmly believes that if people can experience the power of nature, the support of a community and a belief in oneself that anything is possible.
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From this Episode:
Jasmine Star podcast
Fitness Business Podcast
Somebody Feed Phil
This week we talk to Registered Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist Samantha Christy. Sam is shifting the industry from toxic diet culture to empowered intuitive strength.
👉🏻 Healing relationship with exercise, what joyful movement can/should look like.
👉🏻 How to heal that relationship with food and exercise — intuitive eating, intuitive strength, and movement
👉🏻 The power of self-care
👉🏻 Why HIIT workouts are not always the best
👉🏻 Toxic fitness culture
Samantha Christy is a Registered Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Founder of Triple A Wellness, which is a company focused on empowering people to live their best life through positive relationships with food and their body. Triple A Wellness is all about providing inclusive, body neutral and non-diet counseling to Anyone with Any Body, Any Where.
Sam has a Masters Degree from Colorado State University, and BS in Kinesiology from Penn State, and has worked in the fitness industry for almost 10 years. Sam currently works one-on-one with clients to provide lifestyle and behavior changes to help them live their best life through proper nutrition and a healthy relationship with their body. Sam specializes in disordered eating and eating disorder recovery in addition to intuitive eating, and aligns with Health At Every Size paradigms. Sam follows an all-foods fit approach that helps people find food freedom. She specializes in working with those that have been chronic dieters and want to break free of the diet mentality. Sam’s experience in the fitness industry, has afforded her the opportunity to be an expert in many areas including kettlebells, TRX, ViPR, Schwinn Cycling and as an Orangetheory Fitness Coach. Sam has a body neutral approach to fitness and focuses on helping clients feel strong and empowered.
Sam currently offers:
Virtual one-on-one nutrition counseling
Eating Disorder and Disordered eating recovery coaching
Group programs called The Intuitive Strength Academy
Body Neutral Personal Training (in-person and virtual)
To find more information, visit www.tripleawellness.com
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From this Episode:
Smart Girls Fit
In this episode we talk with Pam Moore, a journalist, occupational therapist, and weight-neutral health coach, and podcast host for the Real Fit podcast.
👉🏻 In this interview, Pam shares her journey to find joyful movement and focusing on the strength and mental health benefits over weight loss goals and how her journey helps her when she coaches others
👉🏻 She shares how she found a balance between finding meaning and confidence through sports versus validation
👉🏻 as a fitness instructor she shares her thoughts on coaching and the language we use
👉🏻 And how her writing shifted since changing your views on the non-weightloss related benefits of exercise.
Pam Moore is a freelance writer, body-positive health coach, an ACE-certified personal trainer, and an occupational therapist. She's also the host of the Real Fit Podcast, featuring real conversations with women athletes on topics including body image, confidence, and empowerment. A six-marathoner and two-time Ironman finisher, her health and fitness writing has been published in The Washington Post, Time, The Guardian, Runner's World, Outside, and SELF, Forbes. She lives in Boulder Colorado with her husband and two daughters.
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From this Episode:
Bad Ass Bitch Playlist
The Artists Way (book)
Have you ever heard of Enneagrams?
The Enneagram is a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. The Enneagram describes 9 personality types and maps each of these types on a nine-pointed diagram which helps to illustrate how the types relate to one another.
In this week's episode, we learn about Enneagrams from Professional Speaker and certified Enneagram expert Jenn Whitmer.
Learn how you are motivated and how that could be helpful or harmful.
Jenn Whitmer helps teams and leaders solve conflict and personality clashes. She speaks, writes, and coaches about hard topics with infectious joy. Through working with Jenn, people improve communication, work through conflict, and build self-awareness with the Enneagram. She asks big questions that lead to big dreams and big ideas and big living. Usually, that means laughing.
Specializing in interpersonal conflict resolution, leadership, and the Enneagram, Jenn helps others communicate through difficulty so they can do powerful and connected work.
Jenn has graduate certificates in music education, theology, and leadership along with a Master of Arts in communication and culture from Webster University and certification as an Enneagram coach. Jenn lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Michael, their four kids, and a cat that puts up with them all.
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ON THIS EPISODE
Jenn's Freebie
Ted Lasso
Brene Brown podcasts
This is Me
In this episode, we speak with Nadège, a sex scholar and the founder of Pleasure Science. She is a graduate of Berkeley and her expertise has been featured in Bustle Magazine, Kink University, and she is in the top 10% of writers on Medium.
She shares her thoughts and her research on
👉🏻shame and our relationship with our body and sex
👉🏻 How food shame and sex shame are connected
👉🏻 learn about erotic wellness
👉🏻 how to build body confidence through masturbation
and the topic of plastic surgery.
We cover a lot and This is an adult conversation and we speak very honestly about sex and our bodies so please use discretion.
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In this week's solo episode, I talk about intuitive movement.
Is your workout harming or helping you?
What is your motivation for working out?
Is weight loss or aesthetic goals the focus?
Are you burning to earn?
DO you have rigid rules around working out?
Did you know you can remove all the rules from working out?
Learn how you can move your body for reasons other than weight loss and the impact it can have on your overall health.
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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In this weeks solo episode I talk about bringing joy into your life when you've had a bad day (or two).
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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In this weeks solo episode I talk about weight loss and intentional weight loss. I often get people asking if its okay to want to lose weight. Yes of course - you have complete body autonomy. But let's take a look at the reasons why and the behavior it takes to get there. A lot of nuance in this weeks episode.
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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In this weeks solo episode I share how important FUN is for your overall health. Whether you feel like you don't have enough time for fun or feel guilting having fun when you have so many responsibilities to tackle each week, this episode will guide you through how to have more fun in your life.
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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In this weeks solo episode I share some lessons learned from Simone Biles and her decision to withdrawal from the Olympics last week. While many criticized her decision as quitting on her team and on her commitment, it only the stigma associated with mental health. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health and the conversations on this topic reinforced how important self care is and I share some other takeaways in regards to fitness classes, comparison and pushing ourselves too hard.
What are your thoughts on this topic? Let us know on our social media pages below or visit our website to leave a message.
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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Looking for HAES aligned books to add to your reading list? Check out the 10 from BBB host Christine DeFilippis. From Health at every size to Intuitive Eating and Joyful Movement, let these books help you on your journey. And let us know what books are your favorites. Additional resources can be found on our website: Resources page
- Health at Every Size by Lindo Bacon
- Body Respect by Lindo Bacon
- Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole, Elyse Resch
- Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison
- No Sweat by Michelle Segar, PhD
- The Joy of Movement, Kelly McGonigal
- Body Kindness, Rebecca Stritchfield
- More Than A Body by Lindsay Kite and Lexi Kite PhDs
- The Body Is Not An Apology: The Power Of Radical Self Love by Sonya Renee Taylor
- Overcoming Bias by Dr Tiffany Jana
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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Liz Gural is a registered dietitian working in the private practice setting. Liz has dedicated her career as a RD to working with clients who have eating disorders (past/present, diagnosed and undiagnosed), clients who experience disordered eating, clients who want to better their relationship with food and body image, and clients looking to learn how to eat intuitively and heal from diet culture. Liz takes the principles of HAES and intuitive eating into each and every session in order to best serve her clients. Liz has dedicated her almost 3 year career as a dietitian to serving these populations, and will never turn back. After struggling with her own undiagnosed eating disorder for 10 years, Liz takes what she knows both personally and professionally about the topic, and helps clients heal their relationships with food and their body.
In this episode Liz shares her journey toward become a dietician, the lack of eating disorder education dietitians receive in school, and how many dietetic programs perpetuate fatphobia. She also shares the harm of treating eating disorders while not being HAES aligned and shares why she thinks its important to share her story and so much more.
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In this weeks solo episode I share my thoughts on Valerie Bertinelli's emotional response to fat shaming. Her vulnerable response had me reflecting on times when I was fat shamed. But it also reminded me that no one has to justify their body to anyone. In this episode I share my thoughts on healthism, body autonomy and what fitness instructors need to stop doing if they really want to support improved health - and that includes mental and emotional health.
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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It is summer time and there is a ton of marketing around "Summer Bodies" and "Beach Bodies". What is a summer body?
In this weeks solo episode I share my thoughts on summer bodies, beach bodies and calling people 'brave".
In this episode we talk about
- shameful marketing around beach bodies and summer bodies
- Beach bodies and summer bodies on social media
- Fat phobia on instagram and tiktok
- and so much more
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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The fitness industry needs to do a better job at creating safe and inclusive spaces for all bodies. What can fitness instructors do (and not do) in order to better serve our community and do not harm.
In this weeks solo episode I share my "dirty dozen". A list of 12 things we need to stop doing and/or start doing
In this episode we talk about the things we need to stop doing
- Stop talking about peoples bodies
- Stop assuming ability or fitness level
- Stop assuming weight loss is the goal
- and so much more
If you are a fitness pro this episode is a MUST listen and if you have ideas to share, connect with us on social media or leave a message on our website.
Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro
Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the own of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce and bungee workouts.
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How can we rise above the noise of diet culture and be resilient?
On todays episode we talk with Canadian Fit Pro Jenni Morse. Originally from Toronto, Jenni Morse spent 10 years touring Canada and the United States with various contemporary and cultural dance companies. In 2013 she moved to Montreal to further pursue her career in dance. It was there that she discovered Zumba and a newfound passion for bringing joy to people’s lives through movement! Since propelling herself into the fitness industry, she has hosted numerous fitness parties and fundraisers, taught at several of Montreal’s most popular fitness clubs, and helped countless men and women to feel strong, fit, and confident! Jenni is now the founder of Rise with Resilience, an online BODY NEUTRAL fitness program with the focus on how you FEEL, and not how you look.
In this episode we talk about
- how she got into fitness
- Her experience working at a body building gym
- the problem(s) with the fitness and diet industry
- and some actionable tips on how to approach life and fitness from a body neutral perspective
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Diet culture disrupter and change-maker Dr Maggie Landes joins the show to day and we talk about a turning point in Maggies life that made her question her education and go back to school after already being a board certified physical, Weight stigma in health care, How we can raise children in this diet culture world and so much more
Dr. Landes is a physician on a mission, podcast host and most recently received her MPH in Nutrition (and that’s after completing medical school!)
Maggie Landes is a board-certified physician, public health nutritionist, and anti-diet wellness expert. She created her signature getEATfluenced® coaching program to help women who are exasperated with chronic dieting, be able to fix their food overwhelm and live a full and unrestricted life pursuing their personal passions without the distraction of rigid eating behavior. She is also the creator and host of “The Eatfluencer Podcast” where she and her guests dig into the mindset work required to construct a healthy, complete, and high-quality life unlimited by the oppression of diet culture.
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How can we lead Body Neutral fitness classes? This week we talk with Angelina Shimkus, Group Fitness Instructor, second grade teacher and mom to two spunky young daughters. She is the Founder of Embia Fit. Angelina teaches a variety of virtual fitness classes from yoga and Pilates inspired formats to kickboxing and barre, where she strives to help others use joyful movement to find respect and appreciation for their bodies.
In this episode we talk about
- How she got into fitness
- Her struggles with an eating disorder and body image
- How she has changed the way she leads fitness classes
- And what she would like to see changed in the industry
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This week on the show, Clinical Psychologist Dr Meghan Gallagher. We talk about eating disorders, emotional eating, body image, body respect and body neutrality.
Dr Meghan Gallagher is a Clinical Psychologist from Integrated Wellness in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In her practice she works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are experiencing a range of difficulties related to mental health concerns, interpersonal and relationship problems, and adjustment to major life transitions. Dr. Gallagher has specific interests and extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of Eating Disorders and body image concerns, Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mood Disorders, and adolescent mental health. She is also passionate about Intuitive Eating, working from a HAES approach, and to breaking down diet culture and the “wellness” obsession.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Gallagher provides clinical supervision and consultation to regulated health providers. She is also active in providing public education, and training and education to health care providers in the areas of Eating Disorders, body image, and mental health.
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Curious about the various diets out there? This week we have Mia Greco, an Anti-Diet Registered Dietitian who specializes in finding peace with food freedom utilizing the principles of Intuitive Eating.
In this episode
- Learn why Mia became a Dietitian
- Eating disorders and misconceptions
- Fad diets myths and misconceptions
- Intuitive eating
Mia just recently opened her private practice in September of 2020, Olive Branch Nutrition which provides Medical Nutrition Therapy in a weight inclusive, body positive framework, Mia primarily focuses on disordered eating, chronic dieting, eating disorder recovery, and general preventative nutrition. Mia is a HAES aligned practitioner. In addition to providing Medical Nutrition Therapy, Mia also has an Intuitive Eating Small Group Program and offers workshops and presentations. Mia also work at Harper College, in Palatine, Illinois as an adjunct instructor, clinical supervisor and speaker for their wellness department. Mia enjoys developing nutrition curriculum for her students that includes HAES, intuitive eating and social justice issues that impact people’s nutrition. Mia is passionate about changing the world of nutrition, wellness and healthcare to be a more inclusive and encompassing space for all people. When not focused on helping people find peace with food and their bodies or educating future dietitians, Mia enjoys spending time with her family, which includes two small children, her husband and dog. Mia loves practicing yoga, dancing to silly songs with her kids, reading books, and just being present in her life.
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Ditch Body Love and instead learn how Body Peace and Body Trust build a better relationship with yourself
Nina Manolson is a Body-Peace® coach. She helps women end the war with food and body and finally feel truly at home in their body. Really at home. The kind of at home where you can run around naked and not worry about what is “good enough” or what others will think. The kind of good that allows you to feel ultimate freedom and body-peace.
Nina is also a Certified Psychology of Eating Teacher, Nationally Board Certified Holistic Health Coach and Certified Body-Trust Guide.
She helps her clients move past the deprivation-diet paradigm and into a compassionate and powerful way of eating & living which creates deep, long-lasting change in partnership with their body.
Nina works with individuals, groups and writes body-poems – all in service of helping women create a respectful and nourishing relationship with their body.
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Shreen is a non-diet, body inclusive and Health At Every Size personal trainer, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and the owner of Be You Be Free, a non-diet, body positive fitness and wellbeing community based in Sydney, Australia. Shreen struggled with dieting and body image from a young age, but it wasn’t until she migrated to Australia from the UK back in 2010 that her physical and mental health deteriorated, and she developed depression, anxiety and an eating disorder. Shreen's turning point came when her counsellor warned her that she would hospitalise her under the Mental Health Act. This pushed her into recovery, where she discovered intuitive eating, health at every size and the non-diet community and became educated in all areas. The combination of all these elements ultimately led her to a full recovery. The experience was life changing and this is what inspired her to set up Be You Be Free.
In this episode she shares her personal journey, how to heal your relationship with exercise, how she trains clients to exercise for fun and nourishment, not punishment and how to find the right exercise for you and your body.
Shreen is deeply passionate about promoting body inclusivity and helping women break free from dieting. She helps women heal their relationship to food, exercise, and their body. But mostly, she helps women exercise from a place of fun and for nourishment, and as a for a tool for self-care and mental health, rather than for punishment.
Shreen’s mission is to change the narrative around fitness and diet culture
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What is it like to be a registered dietician in a fat body? In this episode Registered Dietitian Amy Rapone shares her experiences dealing with fat phobia as well as sharing her personal experiences with healthcare and working with eating disorders.
Amy Rapone, MS, RD, CDN is a registered dietitian in the state of Connecticut and owner of RadLove Nutrition, a virtual anti-diet private practice. She completed her undergraduate, dietetic internship and graduate work with the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, CT. She has dipped her toes in several aspects of the nutrition world, including school nutrition, education with low-income families, and clinical work in a community hospital. Part of her clinical work included working in a specialized eating disorder unit working in a team that helped patients with some of the most difficult cases in the country. She is passionate about providing care that is weight-inclusive, body and fat positive from a Health At Every Size® philosophy.
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Diet culture harms all bodies. What can we do to prevent harm in the fitness industry and create more inclusive programming? In this weeks episode we talk with JodiAnn Stevenson about diet culture, the harm it does and how to undo diet culture individually and on a larger scale.
JodiAnn Stevenson is a body liberation oriented, HEAS-aligned, weight-neutral certified health coach, personal trainer, yoga instructor, and intuitive eating professional. She currently coaches and teaches out of her online studio, Bad Dog Rebel Fitness & Yoga.
JodiAnn is host of The Real Rebel Health podcast and a founding member of the Rebel Body Collective, a community of body liberation oriented movement professionals. She is also a doctoral student of Transformative Studies exploring the damaging effects of colonized and corporatized approaches to health in mainstream medical and fitness industries.
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Are you waiting to take a vacation, go for your dream job or maybe you are waiting to put yourself out there to date until you lose weight? Stop and listen to this episode so you can start living your best life. In this episode we talk to Tanya Mark and hear her journey from a former "eat this, not that" nutrition coach and exercise professional to a passionate advocate for the anti-diet, body positive movement. Learn how having a positive body image can powerfully enhance your life. Stop getting stuck in the body hate, diet/restriction cycle.
Tanya Mark is a non-diet nutrition and healthy body image coach that works with clients virtually around the world from her home base in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Professionally Certified in Intuitive Eating, Eating Psychology and Nutrition Therapy and a Licensed Be Body Positive Group Facilitator, she helps health-conscious humans ditch dieting for gentle nutrition and make peace with food and their bodies. She’s an ambassador for The Body Image Movement, blogs for Redefining Wellness and is author of Radical Acceptance, a Jackson Hole News and Guide column that rebels against diet culture by redefining health and promoting healthy body image. She’s been featured in numerous publications and podcasts as a passionate advocate for the anti-diet, body positive movement.
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Body Image Movement
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Radical Self Acceptance: An Experiment/Performance by Amy Pence-Brown
More Than A Body
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FitPros: Our words carry so much power. What can we do to lead classes that are supportive to everyone? In this episode I talk with fitness industry vet, Shannon Fable and we discuss the following:
- Being aware of the power of our words
- Uncoupling Food from Exercise
- Not working out our ISH on the microphone
- Shifts that we'd like to see in the fitness industry
Shannon Fable is an experienced visionary and business development consultant with a passion for strategic innovation. She is a sought after speaker, author, and thought leader. As a certified Book Yourself Solid® Business Coach, Fable helps professionals and organizations navigate the industry and find their place.
Fable, recognized as the 2013 IDEA and 2006 ACE Instructor of the Year, has spent more than two decades in the health and wellness industry helping impressive brands such as the American Council on Exercise, Anytime Fitness, Schwinn®, Power Systems, Silver Sneakers, FIT4MOM, and BOSU®. She has educated on six continents regarding group fitness, personal training, management, leadership, productivity, and business development. With a proven track record for assessing needs and developing programs, systems, and structures for a wide variety of businesses in the fitness industry, she has also carved out time to write for various industry publications, mentor, and star in over 25 fitness and management related DVDs.
Most notably, along with her developer husband, she co-created and founded GroupEx Pro®, a revolutionary software designed to streamline and operationalize the management and marketing of group fitness programs for health clubs. She is the former Chair of the ACE Board of Directors, continues to contribute to ACE as a subject matter expert, and serves as the Director of Content & Production for Intelivideo.
Shannon holds ACE Personal Training, Group Fitness, and Health Coach certifications.
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Rebekka Ellman is an anti diet culture online personal trainer and mindset coach with over 11 years and 10,000 hours of coaching experience. Her approach to training and mindset is heavily influenced by her personal journey breaking free from decades of chronic dieting, toxic workout habits, and working to heal her body image. Her passion is empowering people to learn to embrace themselves as they are through intuitive, joyful movement, and mindset shifts.
In this episode learn about Rebekka's journey, what led her to quit dieting and heal her relationship with food and her body. Why she left her job as head coach of a CrossFit gym and learn the three main pillars of her coaching philosophy: body neutrality, intuitive movement, and goals based on how you want to feel.
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Beth Yarzab is a multi-certified fitness pro and the founder of Vitality Practice - an online, body positive fitness community. Beth helps women move in a way that feels supportive and loving. Coaching participants to exercise intuitively and accept themselves fully, Beth empowers others to find strength, mental clarity, and joy. She works at canfitpro, Canada’s leader in fitness certification and education. In her spare time, Beth creates and facilitates workouts for Vitality Practice, teaches fitness instructor certification courses, and advocates for inclusive fitness for all.
In this episode she shares her journey with a negative body image and eating disorders and how she is now educating fit pros to take a different approach with fitness. She is influencing body inclusivity and ending weight stigma in the fitness industry with a goal of helping the industry adopt a weight neutral approach to fitness.
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Charlene Dinger is a multi-faceted movement facilitator. She is a yoga instructor, choreographer, dance educator and fitness trainer, working with students of all ages and backgrounds throughout the GTA. Her background in dance (growing up as a competitive dancer then going on to work as a professional in the field) has inspired her to explore and stay curious about all types of movement, the body, anatomy and how they are all linked to breath, well-being and mental health.
In this episode Charlene shares her journey as a dancer growing up and continuing on in the professional dance world and how she strives to create a better body image for her students and cultivate more inclusive classes for both her dance and yoga students. She shares her meditation practice and more.
More about Charlene: In 2007, she decided to leave her hometown of Oakville, Ontario to see more of the world and expand her dance career to Europe. She ended up in London, UK where she trained, taught, and worked for 7 years – on top of exploring neighboring cities and countries!
After returning to Toronto, where she now resides, Charlene decided to focus on the education and mentorship of young dancers through classes, workshops and working as a dance adjudicator across Canada. Forever a curious student, she completed her 500-hour yoga teacher training in 2018, and is studying Psychology at Ryerson University’s Chang School for Continuing Education.
Charlene strives to blend her passions and feels that movement and exploration of the body is fluid and ever evolving. The connection of body, mind and spirit is a pillar of her message that she hopes to share with the various communities she works within.
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Welcome RD Sammy Previte to the podcast. Sammy is a non-diet dietitian and owner of Find Food Freedom and co-host of What The Actual Fork Podcast!
We talk about intuitive eating. misconceptions about intuitive eating, thin privilege and so much more.
“I have gone through stages in my life where I felt like food controlled me. I had tried every diet and NOTHING worked. I thought I was “being good” Monday through Friday by eating less and working out more. I would give myself a “get out of jail free” card on the weekends by indulging in foods I would restrict during the week. I would cut out specific food groups (cough cough…carbs) thinking that if I just ate less of something then the scale would go down and all my problems would go away…until Monday came again. It was not until I started looking at food as a fuel source and learning how to nourish my body that I was able to feel comfortable in my own skin, improve digestion, and live a life of food freedom.”
Sammy graduated from Penn State University with a B.S. in Nutritional Sciences and a minor in Kinesiology. Sammy worked in the Sports Nutrition department at Penn State with all 31-varsity teams. In addition to working in athletics, she served as a Retail Registered Dietitian for ShopRite Supermarkets in New Jersey. She specializes in individual nutritional coaching as well as grocery store tours, corporate wellness, and keynote speaking. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as well as a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
Sammy enjoys working with all different populations. Her favorite part about being a dietitian is helping others create peace with food. Many people believe that dietitians are the food police–this is simply untrue. Sammy believes that food was made to provide our bodies with nourishment and pleasure. Sammy treats each client with individualized care based on their specific needs. Sammy and the entire team at Find Food Freedom are proud to say that they do not support the $72 billion diet industry. Find Food Freedom is rooted in Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES). Find Food Freedom believes that all humans deserve fair, unbiased health care regardless of the size of their body.
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In this episode I interview Canadian Fitness Professional and Food Freedom & Mindset Coach, Kim Basler. She shares how her journey into fitness started as a teen but was filled with struggles. How did she shift to the work she is doing now and advice she gives to moms, those effected by COVID body shifts and so much more.
Kim understands firsthand the struggles around emotional eating, chronic dieting and body image issues. With 25 plus years working in the health and fitness industry, she is invested in helping her clients and online international community find a balanced approach towards healthy living. Her training at the Institute for the Psychology of Eating enables her to use a mind body centered approach to nutrition as well as cutting edge eating psychology strategies. Kim believes in a holistic approach to health; moving beyond the number on the scale and embracing health through mind, body and spirit in a doable and sustainable way. Kim's friendly demeanor and heart centered approach to life is easily felt from the stages she speaks on. She is devoted to supporting her clients throughout their journey; releasing the inner critic and going after the dreams that their heart desires. Kim lives in Waterloo, Ontario Canada with her husband, 2 teenagers and her golden retriever Sophie. She is also a co-author in the #1 best selling book, Owning Your Choices
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In this solo episode I share some of journey. Dieting, weight cycling, poor body image and so much more.
Dr Tiffany Jana, co-author of Over-Coming Bias Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences shares the research from their book and gives strategies for being aware of your own bias and using it for good.
Dr. Tiffany Jana has helped orchestrate TMI's growth over the past 16 years. This includes leading the merger of three companies that resulted in the launch of TMI in 2010. Dr. Jana subsequently established a national network of consultants and spearheaded the company’s transition into the world’s first Certified Benefit Corporation with a diversity and engagement focus. Dr. Jana has positioned TMI Portfolio as a global leader in metrics-based engagement. Dr. Jana has been featured in numerous publications and media including Fast Company, Inc.com, and Forbes for their work on diversity, equity, empowerment, and inclusion.
As the Founder of TMI’s Portfolio of companies, Dr. Jana oversees the development of the firm's strategies, client relationships, and people. Dr. Jana serves as a strategic advisor on client engagements, and has deep expertise in diversity and inclusion, using metrics to gauge organizational equity and unconscious bias. Dr. Jana's vision is to help clients optimize their workplace and community environments based on stated values.
Dr. Jana is the proud mother of three children, a quirky VCU computer science major, a charismatic Harvard economics major, and a musically gifted middle schooler.
Talks
- Bias, Privilege, and the Power of Personal Narrative
- TED Talk: The Power of Privilege
- B Inspired Talk
Publications
- Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences
- Erasing Institutional Bias: How to Create Systemic Change for Organizational Inclusion
- The B Corp Handbook, 2nd Edition: How You Can Use Business as a Force for Good
- Subtle Acts of Exclusion: How to Understand, Identify, and Stop Microaggressions
After a decade of disillusionment in the corporate workforce, I decided to create the kind of company I wanted to work for. My goal was to create an environment that nurtures, supports, and develops talent while making a positive impact on the world. We now have the technological power to streamline diversity and culture initiatives, thereby transferring cost and time savings to our clients. Nonetheless, we will always have the strength of TMI’s award-winning team and methodology supporting the artificial intelligence powered processes. The TMI Portfolio offers the best of both worlds: human and technology.
— Dr. Tiffany Jana
Breaking Body Biases is a podcast hosted by Christine DeFilippis, movement motivator, body liberator and unconventional fitness pro. After spending years dieting, weight cycling, dealing with body dysmorphia and eating disorders she had enough with diet culture and wondered if health & happiness was possible. Christine speaks to fitpros, dietitians and wellness practitioners about taking an anti-diet, weight inclusive approach to health and wellness. Let's destroy diet culture and continue Breaking Body Biases.