Alicast: Recent Episodes
Ali Bonar
On Alicast, we talk about juicy topics like body image, food, relationships, mindset, business, and beyond. Hosted by @alibonar.
Today I have Laura Lisowski on the pod, who's Director at Corporate Governance at NASDAQ. And as her job title may lead you to believe, she's a total badass.
We chat:
- Her mold journey / advocating for yourself / broken healthcare system
- It's ok to change your mind about things
- Transitions / evolving
- Not putting yourself in a box or tying your identity to one belief system
- Why self employment is the new corporate slave
Leadership and Solitude
Uncaring Book
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're spending this week talking about the deadliest mental illness: eating disorders. Every 52 minutes, someone dies of an eating disorder and ⅓ people only get access to care
I'm honored to share this exceptional conversation with Johanna Kandel, Founder/CEO of National Alliance for Eating Disorders.
If you've struggled or know someone who has, this conversation is a must listen. We touch on:
- What The Alliance does
- Johanna's journey
- Why treatment is a privilege
- Tips for those who are currently struggling
- Tips for those who are watching someone else struggle
Whether you're new to therapy or a vocal advocate, this is the episode for you. I've condensed years of therapy into my 5 top lessons.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free granola butter.
Today I'm sharing MY opinion on the most overrated and underrated travel destinations I've visited. This is just my perspective, but hopefully it provides some insight as borders are beginning to reopen.
I've traveled quite a bit in my itty bitty life, and have some opinions when it comes to what's worth your $$.
Use code ALI30 for 30% off TripIt PRO: https://bit.ly/36ySvN3
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Today I'm chatting with Eric & Ari, my two cofounders — for the first time EVER! I can't believe we've never sat down together and talked on the pod.
We share hilarious stories & funny mishaps that happened the past 4 years of running the business. From ripoff granola butters to forklift training in a pinch — it's been a wild ride.
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Even if you HATE running, this episode is wildly inspiring. Keira D'Amato went from barely being able to run just 3 minutes at a time to breaking the American Marathon record. And did I mention she's almost 40 with 2 kids?! WONDER WOMAN.
In this episode, we chat:
- how she got into running
- tips for those just starting out in the sport/recreational runners
- how the heck does she balance being a mom, being a full time realtor and setting records?!
- how to prevent injuries
- pressure to look a certain way as a pro athlete? "stay light" as a runner
- disordered eating / body image issues
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Have you ever had the following thoughts when eating:
"You shouldn't be eating this"
"Slow down!"
"This is gonna make you fat"
If so, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I chat about why this chatter is actually preventing you from healing you relationship with food, and doing more harm than good.
AND most importantly, how to stop ;)
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Today I have Mimi Bouchard on the podcast, who's gonna change your MIND about what it means to meditate.
Mimi started Superhuman app, which is a different kind of meditation app. This is #notspons in any way, I'm just a huge fan!
We chat:
- her journey with binge eating & body image issues
- improvements she's noticed since starting this journey
- where to begin if you're completely new?!
- how to get meditation to stick
- overhyped spiritual practices
- top resources / books
MIMI'S RECS:
Success Principles Book
Slight Edge Book
Becoming Supernatural Book
Traction Book
Rocketfuel Book
My PCOS and Hashi's queens — today's episode is for YOU. Today I have Dr. Danielle Desroche on the pod, a naturopathic doctor who specializes in PCOS, Hashimoto's and supporting fertility in a holistic way.
- her journey
- why there seems to be an epidemic of infertility these days?!
- hormonal imbalances: the most common types & how to tell if you have one
- supporting fertility naturally
- why PCOS and hashimoto's both contribute to infertility & what to do about it
- best foods / lifestyle practices to support fertility
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. XO
Today I'm expanding on my stories from last week that blew up my DM's: about feeling completely, utterly alone — and wearing different masks depending on the social setting — being a social chameleon, of sorts.
And asking the question: do people like me for ME, or do they like this version of myself that I'm portraying to them?
It's a quickie 8 minute FIERY episode that'll really make you think 💭 XO
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Today I'm talking to Carly Leahy, co-founder of Modern Fertility. This isn't sponsored, I'm just obsessed with what they're doing! In today's episode, we chat:
- at what age should someone start investigating their hormonal health re: fertility?
- what's the testing process like with MF?
- how accurate is MF vs. conventional testing?
- if someone finds out they may have trouble conceiving naturally, what options are available?
- and MORE
If you enjoyed today's episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
TW: abusive relationships, infertility
Today I have Caroline Lunny on the pod, to give you the inside scoop on all things fertility and egg freezing.
Caroline has gone through 8 (!) cycles of egg freezing, so she's an expert at this point. She shares her journey, the emotional and mental side of egg freezing, and what to expect if you're interested or curious.
This is an AMAZING episode, I can't wait for you to listen!
This conversation with @sam.moooves is pure MAGIC ✨ Sam Hirschmann is a breathwork, movement and play enthusiast. She inspires me to take myself WAY less seriously, and I think this episode will inspire you, too 😉
We chat about
- what is breathwork?
- what are the benefits?
- Sam's history with body image / disordered eating
- what her relationship with food looks like today
- how going to acting school changed everything for her
- her unique style of movement
- what a day in the life looks like
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Today I have Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN on the pod. While we can all agree that diet culture is ~traumatizing~, Keri believes the anti-diet space has gone too far — causing us to feel guilt and shame for choosing healthy options.
This was slightly different than the content I usually share, and loved hearing a new perspective from Keri. Curious to hear your feedback — send me a DM!
If you found value from this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
How's that for a 'buzzfeed' title?! I promise this episode is a JUICY ONE. Quick, spicy and jam-packed with valuable info.
The number one tip that helped me heal my relationship with food is.... you'll have to listen to the episode 😈
Would love to hear your feedback — DM me, email me, call me, beep me.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win some free GRANOLA BUTTER.
Today we're chatting about friendships — and normalizing drifting apart / friend breakups.
It's a quick rapid fire solo episode where I share my experience with friend breakups, and how reducing my circle of friends has changed my life for the better.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
I am so fired upabout today's episode — I'm chatting with Tara Bosch, founder of SmartSweets. She used the power of mindset to build SmartSweets to over $100M business. We chat:
- Her journey with entrepreneurship
- Her body image struggles / how she overcame
- The early days of SmartSweets
- The power of mindset / belief in yourself
- Her daily habits
- How Tara views their acquisition as actually just the beginning
- How any goal will 'normalize'
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter XO
Honored and grateful to have Taylor Rae Almonte on the pod today — she's one of those people that I had never talked to, yet followed on social media and 100% felt confident we were already friends 😂She's such an incredible human, we touch on all the things:
- Anti racism
- Long term relationships / keeping things spicy (!)
- Fitness
- Acting (she plays June on HBO's Succession!)
Follow Taylor's newsletter HERE.
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. XO
Today I have Cameron Rogers of @freckledfoodie on the pod — and boy oh boy, is it a good one. I've been dying to have Cameron on the pod, because she's real, raw and 100% herself. We chat:
- Postpartum depression
- Mom shaming
- Body changes
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. XO
I'm back from vacation and sharing some common triggers that I experienced while on my trip — and how to handle them this upcoming holiday season:
- Feeling self-conscious / negative body image
- The 'scarcity mindset' around food
- Eating different foods or 'more than usual'
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win some free Granola Butter.
Now that it's officially December 1, I finally feel comfortable saying Happy Holidays 🎁today we're talking about my favorite topic: food and the holidays.
Why? Because I've navigated the holidays while in the depths of my eating disorder, while in recovery and now — as someone with a 'normal' relationship with food.
And each stage brings its own unique challenges. Today I'm sharing the UNLOCK to conquering holiday anxiety and living in the moment this holiday szn.
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Today we're talking about playing the victim, and how it can subtly sabotage your day-to-day. And even more importantly, how to FLIP IT and empower yourself to own your life.
If you enjoyed today's ~5 minute fire~ 🔥, leave a review! It helps others find the podcast and best of all — we pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Today we're talking about the ONE IDEA that changed my life — seriously (!)
Today I'm sharing some 5-minute fire 🔥that will give you an extra boost of motivation and a little perspective shift 😉
If you enjoyed this style of episode, let me know! Comment on my latest instagram or leave a podcast review.
We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Today I chat with the incredibly informative Beyar sisters.
Carly, Alaina, and Julie Beyar are the founders of Balanced Beyars Health and the Power of Periodization program. They are three sisters who went from being overactive collegiate soccer players to self-proclaimed "Hormone Hype Girls" & women's health educators. They are on a mission to get you HYPED about predictable periods & living in alignment with the 4 phases of your cycle.
The Beyar girls are certified IIN Holistic Health Coaches & Hormone Health Coaches, certified ISSA Fitness Nutrition Specialists, certified NASM Personal Trainers, and FEMM Fertility Awareness Educators in-training. Their ultimate goal is to make it fun for menstruators to cultivate a hormone-happy lifestyle that allows them to feel a deep partnership with their cyclical bodies, 100% of the time.
The Balanced Beyars also pride themselves on sharing their goofy, imperfect lives on social media, touching on their individual journeys to best support their cycles on a daily basis.
Power of Periodization program (2022 Wait list) - https://balancedbeyars.mykajabi.com/spring-2022-waitlist (Open March 1, 2022)
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Welcome back, friends! Today I have the incredible Christina Galbato — she's a woman on a mission to help you become your own boss & create the business of your dreams (!)
We chat:
- Her journey from 9-5 to being her own boss
- Tangible business tips you can apply to your own life, entrepreneur or not
- How to uplevel your influencing game
- Her relationship with alcohol and her recent journey to getting sober
- The hardest and best things about sobriety
Check out 99designs by Vistaprint HERE.
If you loved this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Hi loves! Welcome back. Today we're chatting about good vs. bad foods, and how to overcome trigger foods.
If you've struggled with feeling guilt around eating "unhealthy foods" or always opting for the healthy choice (even when it doesn't sound good), this is the episode for you.
Check out 99designs by Vistaprint HERE.
We pick one review each week to win some free Granola Butter. Leave a review, or don't. Lol.
Welcome back, friends! Today we're trying something new: a little Q&A. I polled you guys on Instagram and you did not disappoint — you submitted tons of questions about shark tank, business & body image.
Did you like this format? Let me know — leave a review, shoot me a DM or comment on my latest IG post.
If you're enjoying the podcast, tell a friend or leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter. XO
Hi friends! Today we're talking all about alcohol and drinking culture.. TW: ED BEHAVIORS
- My toxic past with drinking and how it exacerbated my eating disorder behaviors
- Societal pressures to drink, especially in the workplace
- Living life 'in the gray'
- How to DO YOU
Would love to hear your thoughts! Leave a review, tell a friend, DM me. XOXO
Friends! Welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today is a solo episode — we're chatting how to stop being a people pleaser.
- BOUNDARIES: Set Boundaries, Find Peace
- THIS QUOTE: "Stop trying to be liked by everybody, you don't even like everybody"
- LEARNING WHO I AM: We are not really strangers journal
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win some Granola Butter — a win-win-win!
Hi friends, welcome back to ALICAST with @alibonar.
Today we chat with Sami Clarke — a fitness content creator & wellness ~goddess~ 😉 Today's convo is JAM PACKED. We talk about:
- Fitness (obvi)
- Body image and her journey with food
- What her relationship with food/her body looks like today
- Entrepreneurship
- Productivity hacks
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review! It helps others find the podcast 😇 We pick one review each week to win some free granola butter.
Welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today I have the lovely Kate Noel on the pod (we did a podcast swap this week, so head over to her podcast to check out my episode that launches today!)
We touch on:
- how the modeling industry fueled her eating disorder
- binge eating
- inpatient vs outpatient treatment
- getting her period back
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review! It helps other people find the podcast. We pick one review each week to win some free Granola Butter!
Hi friends! Welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
So excited to share this fun episode with Halle Burns of @ballehurns. She's such a sweet, down to earth gal & and I really enjoyed our conversation.
We chat:
- How she blew up on TikTok
- The pros and cons to being in the public eye on social media
- Why she chooses to eat plant-based/vegan
- Her journey with body image & mental health
- And more!
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win some free Granola Butter. XO
Welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar !! I'm so happy to have you.
Today we chat with Mia Swinehart of @gatherednutrition. She's an RD (registered dietitian) and knows a thing or two about making food look (and taste) good.
We chat about:
- Her story: Hashimoto's, her path to nutrition
- Intuitive eating
- Blowing up on TikTok
- The real behind the scenes of a day in her life
- And more!
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter — it's a win-win-win.
Hey friends, welcome back to ALICAST with @alibonar.
I am THRILLED to share this episode with Christina Grasso of @thepouf. She's absolutely incredible! We chat about:
- Her ups and downs with eating disorder recovery
- Why the fashion industry has a long way to go with regards to body image & disordered eating
- Why 'What I Eat in a Day' videos are problematic (you know how I feel about this one LOL)
- Who's responsible for your triggers: you, or the content creator?
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win some free Granola Butter.
Hello beautiful friends! Welcome back to another episode of ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today I have the incredible Kit Keenan on the pod. Kit is a NYC-born & bred content creator, who's recently been featured on The Bachelor.
In today's episode, we shoot the breeze on a bunch of stuff, including:
- Why are your early 20s so damn hard?!
- Navigating post-grad life
- Why she decided not to pursue fashion & follow in her mom's footsteps as a designer
- Growing up in NYC as a real life Gossip Girl
- Body image struggles
- Toxic filters on IG
If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review! Each week we pick one review to win some free Granola Butter.
Hello, friends! Welcome back to another episode of ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today I have on the incredible Jeannette Ogden of @shutthekaleup. She's a mom of two adorable boys, a movement enthusiast, and a content creator sharing her life online.
We chat about:
- her recent focus on her mental health
- why 'doing the work' isn't sexy, but necessary
- how to find the right therapist
- why running away from your problems is never the answer
- setting boundaries on social media
- her body image story
- how her relationship to food and her body has changed since kids
If you enjoyed this podcast, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter.
Hello friends, welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today we have the lovely Sophia Rose of @wellnesswithsoph. Sophia is a 24-year-old content creator living in LA, and one of the most authentic gals on the 'gram.
We talk:
- her recent weight gain and why it was the healthiest thing she's could've done
- fatphobia in the medical community
- the dating scene in LA
- tips on confidence and hyping yourself up for a first date
- red flags while dating
- how to get back in the dating game after a COVID dry season
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win some free Granola Butter.
Hi friends! Welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today I'm chatting with Sarah Packer and Claire Keddington of Unveiled Bridal. They talk about their entrepreneurial journey, starting a business during a pandemic, and answering your burning wedding dress questions like:
- How far in advance should I start looking for a dress?
- How many people to bring with you?
- How to know when a dress is 'the one?'
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! We pick one review each week to win some free Granola Butter.
Hi friends! Welcome back to ALICAST with @alibonar.
Today we're chatting all about eating more than your partner. Why does society make you feel guilty for doing so? How to calm your anxiety? And most importantly, what would Eric say about the topic? 😉
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review. We pick one review each week to win free Granola Butter!
Hello, friends! After my recent #parasitegate, my DM inbox was flooded. I knew I had to record a dedicated episode on the topic, so I brought on parasite expert and Naturopathic Doctor Tyler Jean (@functional.foods) to share his knowledge 😉
We chat:
- What's a parasite?
- Are they all bad?
- How do people get parasites? (hint: it's more common than you think!)
- How to treat parasites
- And more!
This isn't sponsored, but my friends at Microbe Formulas/CellCore gave me a code for you guys. Use ALIBONAR10 for 10% off your parasite cleanse.
Email Tyler Jean: eatfunctionalfoods@gmail.com.
Tyler's WEBSITE.
Tyler's FACEBOOK.
Hello friends! Welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today we're talkin' all about getting 'bikini body ready' and the anxiety around summertime with regards to body image.
I share big picture reframe tactics and 5 tangible tips to help you quell your summer anxiety.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd love if you left a review! We pick one reviewer each week to win free Granola Butter 😎
Hi friends! Welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today we're talking about 'what I eat in a day' videos and why they can be problematic 🤷♀️I share my personal experience with having an obsession with these videos, and how to take your power back online.
Leave a review for a chance to win free Granola Butter (!) We pick one winner every week to win a free jar.
Hey friends! Welcome back to ALICAST. Today we're chatting with Emma Abrahamson of @onecrazedfoodie.
Emma was a D1 runner at University of Oregon where she ran her personal best time of 4:39 for the mile (!) which realistically is probably half the time of my best mile LOL.
While running collegiately, Emma experienced severe body dysmorphia and amenorrhea (lack of a menstrual cycle). Once she stopped running, she went through what she calls her 'second puberty,' and had a whole new set of body image challenges.
We chat all about it on today's episode!
I've gained some weight lately, and for the first time in my life, I'm okay with it.
For years, I correlated weight gain with failure. Weight gain with shame. Weight gain with 'letting myself go.'
But over the years and through my recovery, I learned that my worth isn't defined by my weight.
More on this in today's episode 😉
Today I talk with Natalie Barbu: content creator & founder behind Rella & WeBloom. Natalie has been a content creator for 10 years, starting with YouTube when she was just 15 years old.
Today we talk about productivity hacks that help her lead 2 businesses (!) and she shares her own social media tips for someone trying to get started. We then go a little more granular and discuss how to choose a cofounder, splitting equity and pitching investors.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review! We pick one reviewer each week to win some free Granola Butter :)
Hi friends, welcome back to ALICAST with @alibonar !
Today, I'm sharing my 8 top tips I've learned since dating my partner Eric for the past 8 years. I'm no professional, but wanted to share my experience as I've learned A LOT, LOL.
Whether you're single or in a relationship, hopefully this can help you in some way 😊
If this episode brought you value, I'd so appreciate a review. We pick one winner each week to win free Granola Butter, so it's a win-win-win XOXO
Hello friends! Welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today I'm getting JUICY. Talkin' all things influencer marketing 😉Brand horror stories, how much I charge for posts, and tips on how to grow your following 💥
I take you from start to finish on what it's like working on sponsored campaigns — if you're interested in the influencer space or just curious, this is the episode for you 😏
If you enjoyed this episode, it'd mean the world if you left a review! We pick one reviewer each week to win some free Granola Butter. Talk about a win win win 🌟
Hey friends! Welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today I'm talking all about my Hashimoto's journey:
- What it is
- How I was diagnosed
- How I healed
- Tips and resources
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd really appreciate a review! It helps other people find the pod 😉 And (!) we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter. It's a win-win-win.
Hey friends, welcome back to ALICAST. If you've ever considered starting your own business or were just interested in how it all works — this is the episode for you.
We're chatting with Jennifer Barney, the founder and dynamo behind Barney Butter. She shares her story, both with business & body image, in this dynamic episode.
You can find Jennifer ONLINE and her NEWSLETTER HERE.
If you enjoyed today's episode, leave a review — we pick one winner each week to win some free granola butter! XO
Hey friends, welcome back to ALICAST, with @alibonar. Today we're talking about one of my favorite topics: weight fluctuations.
Why weight fluctuations are demonized, yet inherently human.
Why it's more glamorous to fluctuate downwards, yet socially unacceptable to fluctuate upwards.
How you can begin to acknowledge and accept your weight fluctuations.
If you enjoyed today's episode, leave a review — we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter! XO
Welcome back to ALICAST. Today, I'm chatting with Priscilla Tsai, founder of Cocokind.
Priscilla has built a skincare empire & is redefining what real skin looks like in the beauty industry. We get into her story, why skincare isn't superficial, how taking care of your skin comes from within.. and more.
Follow Priscilla on @cocokind or @priscilla.tsai !
Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter. XO
HELLO friends, welcome back to another episode of ALICAST, with @alibonar.
Today I talk to the body image queen, Victoria Garrick. Victoria shares her journey with food and her body, and some tangible tips on healing your relationship with food. We also chat about vulnerability on social media and discuss: is it a trend, or here to stay?
If you want to win some free Granola Butter, all you have to do is leave a review! We pick one winner every week to win a free jar ;)
This episode is sponsored by Lull. For $250 off your Lull mattress, visit lull.com/avokween.
Hey friends! Welcome to ALICAST, with @alibonar.
I am so thrilled to share this conversation with my good friend Christy Goldsby, founder of Honey Mama's. Christy is such a beautiful, open & wise human — and she drops tons of knowledge bombs in this episode.
If you're interested in entrepreneurship, intuitive living or just a fan of Honey Mama's, this is the episode for you 😉
Enjoyed the episode and want to win some free Granola Butter? Leave us a review! We pick one winner each week to win some free GB. XO
Hi friends! Kweencast is now ALICAST 🌸same juicy content, just a slightly different name 😉I also changed my instagram handle from @avokween to @alibonar — lots of changes lately!
About a week ago, I asked you to comment your business questions on my instagram post, and you didn't disappoint ! I brought on my cofounder and partner Eric Katz to help answer your Q's 🎉
Love the pod? Leave a review — we pick one person every week to win free Granola Butter! XO
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast with @avokween.
Today we're talkin' allll about being ~under the influence~ and how it can contribute to binge eating. If this is something you struggle with, this is the episode for you!
Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter!
Hi friends! @avokween here — back with a short n sweet episode today about making calories "worth it."
Someone DMed me about it, and it brought me back to a time when I was always trying to make my calories worth it. If that's something you've experienced too — this is the episode for you.
Hi, friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween.
Have you ever thought: "I can't eat after 8pm" or "11am is too early to eat lunch" ? This episode is 👉for you 👈
If you feel so inclined, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts — we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter!
Hey kweens, welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween!
Today we're talkin' alllll about restriction. You may think of restricting as "eating 3 almonds a day," and think to yourself "that's not me! I eat a lot!"
Well.. maybe. In this episode, I'm sharing all the different ways you may be potentially restricting yourself (emotionally, mentally, physically).
Has Kweencast helped you? Share this podcast with a friend or leave a review ❤️
Welcome back to Kweencast with @avokween !
Today we're talkin' all things SKINCARE:
- Was my skin always "good" ?
- Would I recommend accutane?
- Lifestyle factors that help/hurt skin?
- Which skincare brand do I swear by? #notsponsored
Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner every week to win free Granola Butter!
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast with @avokween!
Today we're talkin' about a juicy topic — one that I still struggle with — the comparison trap. Comparing what you're eating to what others are eating 🍽
"If we all ate the same and exercised the same, we'd still look different."
If you feel so inclined, leave a review and we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter!
Welcome back to Kweencast with @avokween!
Today we're talkin' all about: eating in front of others & overeating in private 🍽 I struggled with it for a helllluva long time — and it's time to talk about it.
- Why it happens
- How I experienced a parallel with people pleasing & eating in private
- How I started getting comfortable with eating in front of others
- What still triggers me
I'd love you forever if you left a ~glowing~ review — it helps others find the podcast! And we pick one winner every week to win some free Granola Butter 😉 WIN WIN WIN BIATCH
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween.
Today I'm answering the age-old question: can you love yourself AND get Botox at the same time??? 🤔It's a quick 10 minute episode, so put your feet up & have a listen for the answer 😉
Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter!
Hi friends, welcome to Kweencast, with @avokween.
Today I interview Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine practitioner and just all around really cool guy. We touch on:
- Why sometimes, health means chilling the hell out around food
- Autoimmunity
- Foods that improve & impair your gut
- The inflammation spectrum
Don't forget to leave a review for a chance to win some free Granola Butter!
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween.
Today we're talking all about — dun dun dunnn — tracking 😮 It has a pretty negative connotation in the world of ED recovery and food freedom, so my POV may surprise you. I touch on:
- My positive and negative experiences with tracking
- How tracking was a tool to help me get my period back
- Why the scale and tracking aren't inherently bad — just tools!
Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter :)
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast with @avokween!
Today we're talkin' alllll things mEnStRuAtiON 😏I didn't have a cycle for the past 3 years, and I've been working hard the past 6 months to get it back, baby! I'm sharing the 3 things that helped me get my cycle back.
I'm not a medical professional, this is just my experience! Please work with your doctor and don't use this as medical advice.
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Today, we talk all about the issues that arise during the holidays:
- Food pushers
- Bingeing
- Negative food memories resurfacing
- Fear of holiday weight gain
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I'm PUMPED to share today's episode with Kayla Nielsen. Kayla is a new acquaintance, but talking to her felt like hanging out with an old friend. We touch on:
- Her journey with yoga & living abroad
- The pressure to be thin as a yoga teacher
- Her healing diet and how it led to an obsession with eating clean
- Sexuality, and why she doesn't feel like she fits within the queer or straight community
- Receiving backlash from the yoga community because of dating a woman
- Her journey with ayahuasca and how it changed her life
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I am so excited to share today's episode. If you currently or have ever struggled with binge eating, this one's for YOU. I speak with Jessi Jean, who shares her story & tangible tips on how she healed her relationship with food.
Check out Jessi's course HERE.
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Hi hi — welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween! Today's solo episode is a little different: I'm answering a recent question I received in my DMs that I thought was incredibly relevant, and thought it'd be helpful to answer it here!
The question is: "Hey Ali, I just listened to your podcast on carbs — super relatable, and a thought came up. How did you get to the point where you accepted that you'd have to give up on your "body goals" and focus on health goals? I know that health is driving me forward with my recovery, but I do feel concerned at times. What if I'm not comfortable in my body when I do focus on health? What if I end up healthy, but not quite happy with the way that I look? I still struggle with the idea of wanting to be fit & lean, but recovering from binge eating disorder doesn't include that."
Listen to this episode to hear my answer on this 😉
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Have you ever wondered how to grow your account on Instagram? Is it too late to become an influencer? How can I grow my business online? Well, you've come to the right place, friends.
Today I talk about:
- My top tips for growing your account online
- Do's and don'ts
- How I grew my own account
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Today I have a very exciting guest.. Bethany Ugarte from @lilsipper! She is one of the most creative and innovative food bloggers I've ever followed, and is a wealth of gut health knowledge. We talk about:
- Her journey with IBS (and how she almost died from it)
- Healing her body back to health
- Gut health myths vs facts
- What its really likebeing an influencer (it's not what you'd think)
- Her new book, Digest This!
To check out Bethany's new book, CLICK HERE.
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Today we are talkin' all about carbs, baby !! For years, I was terrified of carbs — opting for protein & vegetables rather than eating the toast I was really craving.
In today's episode, I talk all about my journey with carbs and how I healed my relationship to them. And boy, lemme tell ya.. life is BETTER WITH CARBS, HUNNIES. (For me, anyways 🤷♀️).
DM me or email me ali@kween.co with any feedback! XO
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Today I chat with Olivia Noceda of @olive.eeeats ! Olivia and I actually went to college together and it's so fun to watch her growth on the 'gram. She's an incredible human and I know you'll love this ep. We talk about:
- Acne
- Anxiety & depression
- Body image
- Why change is a beautiful thing
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Today I'm talking all about fear of eating in front of others. For years I struggled with anxiety around eating in front of people — leading to nighttime eating, eating in secret, and more.
On today's episode, I'm going to share my top 3 tips that helped me heal my fear of eating in front of others.
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So excited to share this incredible episode with Lisa Hayim, RD — founder of The Well Necessities and all-around badass human.
I'm a huge advocate for her program, Fork The Noise, which singlehandedly shifted my mindset around food and my body.
We talk about:
- Why control over food is an illusion
- How to tap into your body's hunger / fullness cues
- Thin privilege
- Why healthified swaps (i.e. cauliflower rice) may be more harmful than helpful
- Trigger foods
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Today we chat with Carissa Stanton of Broccyourbody, the incredible LA-based food blogger and ~culinary genius~ !! We touch on:
- a day in her life
- what it's like really being a full-time influencer
- body image stuffs — body neutrality, and why it's okay that you'll never look like a victoria's secret model
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Today is a short-but-sweet solo episode talking about why I'm not anti-weight loss. In today's polarizing social media landscape, I found myself boxed in. As someone who promoted "self love" and "food freedom," I felt like I couldn't talk about weight loss — and even felt shame around wanting to lose weight.
This is just my opinion — I'd love to hear your thoughts on this! Send me a DM @avokween or an email ali@kween.co.
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Today's episode is 🔥, you guys. I talk with Tiffany Ima about all things disordered eating / recovery:
- Her journey with food / her body
- How eating disorders are commonly perceived as a "white woman's disease," but is common in the Black community as well
- Binge eating
- Exercise bulimia
- How she healed her relationship with food
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Today we're talkin' all things exercise:
- Exercise bulimia
- Exercise addiction
- Rest day anxiety
- Feeling burned out by HIIT
- My transition to low impact movement
- Tips on healing your relationship with working out
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Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween. I'm thrilled to share today's episode with you.
Chloe Elise is a personal finance coach for millennials. She makes talking about money approachable and (gasp) — even exciting?!
Today, we touch on:
- How she paid off $36k in debt in <18 months
- Why you can save money AND still do the things you love (like going out to eat!)
- Negotiating — why it's important to negotiate everything! And it's not as scary as you think
- All things debt
It's a FIRE 🔥episode and I can't wait to hear what you think! XO
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Today we talk to Francina Kahl, of @bestilltea. She's starting her tea business in a pandemic as a mom of 5 — aka proof that anything is possible.
Today we talk about:
- Her story, and how her depression and near suicide inspired her business today
- Why it's important to be still
- The difference between "being sad" and depression
- What to look for in a therapist
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Today is a very special episode. Today we talk to Molly Alliman of @balancebymolly — the woman who singlehandedly changed my relationship with food.
We get into:
- her relationship with food
- food morality (good vs. bad food)
- binge eating
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Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween. Today I'm talking about a topic that's very near & dear to my heart, because I struggled with it for over a decade: orthorexia.
Orthorexia is an obsession with eating clean, safe or healthy foods — all of the time. In today's episode, I talk about my journey with orthorexia and how I healed my relationship with food to something much more balanced.
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Today we chat with Blair Imani, a critically-acclaimed historian, activist and author. We discuss:
- Her journey to where she is today
- Re-writing history through the lens of largely underrepresented groups in America
- Accidentally coming out on national television (!)
Blair is passionate, knowledgeable and an incredible human. Can't wait to share this one with you! XO
Hey friends, welcome back to Kweencast by @avokween! Today we're talkin' allll things STARTING A BIZ.
- The Kween story! How we started our company
- Some successes I'm really proud of
- Some mistakes I learned from
- My top tips for starting your own company
Feedback, comments, questions? Send me an email ali@kween.co or DM me on IG @avokween.
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Today we interview Talia Pollock of @imtaliapollock (formerly @partyinmyplants). She's an author, comedian and podcast host — and also happens to be one of my favorite people on the internet. 😉
We talk about:
- Her journey with food and her body
- How finding her purpose helped relieve food issues
- The power of PLANTS 🌱
- Being plant-based vs. vegan
- What it's like writing and launching a cookbook during quarantine?!
She's absolutely HILAR and I know you're gonna love this one 🥰
Welcome back to Kweencast, friends! Today we talk to Elizabeth Stein, founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth.
We touch on:
- How she started Purely Elizabeth and how it began somewhat unintentionally
- What her relationship with food is like
- Body image tips
- Why self-care is so important, even if you're building your empire ;)
- What's to come for Purely Elizabeth
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Today I'm sharing a crazy storyabout how my birth control caused my boobs to go from a size B to a size F, and how I subsequently needed a breast reduction from it!
- What the experience was like
- How much did my breast reduction cost?
- Is it covered by insurance?
- What was recovery like?
- How am I feeling now?
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Today I talk to Aleen Kuperman, Co-founder and CEO of Betches. We get into:
- why Aleen had been on a diet for over 20 years of her life
- what prompted her to start the Betches podcast, Diet Starts Tomorrow
- what her relationship with food looks like today
Can't wait to hear what you think!
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Today, we're talking all about ~alcohol~ 🍷🍺 And touching specifically on:
- My complicated relationship with alcohol
- Binge eating while drunk
- Alcohol induced bulimia
- Depression after drinking
- How to create an intuitive relationship with alcohol
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Today I chat with Jordan Syatt of @syattfitness, who's a strength & nutrition coach and one of my FAVORITE people to follow on the 'gram.
We talk about:
- How eating disorders also affect men, and why many think it's a female-only issue
- Scale neutrality, and not being afraid to weigh yourself
- Tangible tips on healing your relationship with food
Can't wait to hear what you guys think! XO
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Welcome back to Kweencast! Today we talk to Elle Hearns, who's founder of director of Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI), who's mission is to protect and defend the rights of Black transgender people.
We learn about Elle's story, why Black Trans women are targeted, who Marsha P. Johnson was, and what you can do to support the Trans community.
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Today we chat with Kara Loewentheil, JD: Master Certified Life Coach. We touch on:
- How to unpack body image issues as a byproduct of being raised in a white, patriarchal society
- How the body positivity movement is more than just “feeling positively about your body”
- How to love your body at any size
- How who you follow on social media can directly impact the way you feel about yourself
- Why is thin so idealized?
- All about anxiety
- People-pleasing
Check out Kara's work HERE. Check out The Clutch HERE.
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Today I chat with Yasmine Yousaf of @krewella. We get into:
- her journey with food/her body
- why setting boundaries is so important
- inner child work
- using psychedelics as a tool for working on body image issues
She's such a deep, genuine person and I know you'll LOVE this episode :)
P.s. we give away free granola butter each week! All you have to do is leave us a review. That's it! XOXO
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Today, I chat with Camillia Nwokedi of @camillia.fitsta. Last week, Camillia made an incredible IGTV that struck me to my core, and I had to have her on the podcast. We talk:
- what is an ally, and how can non-Black people work towards continuous allyship without burning out?
- educate, participate, listen, get better, repeat !!
- what is white guilt, and why is it not helpful?
- why are positive intentions irrelevant?
- what are microaggressions?
- how to increase inclusivity/diversity in the wellness industry
It's a jam-packed episode and I can't wait for you to listen. Any feedback/constructive criticism? Send me an email: ali@kween.co.
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Today we're chatting about body changes during quarantine. I've received dozens of messages about this topic, so I thought it was time to do a full episode on it. I touch on:
- What happens if your body changes during quarantine?
- Why does weight gain = failure?
- Fatphobia & COVID-19
- Why weight fluctuations are NORMAL
And more ;)
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Today I chat with Kira West of @bykwest. We met a few months ago and hit it off right away — I knew I had to invite her on the pod. We talk about:
- Freedom: in food, fitness and beyond
- Side hustling: Kira works full time, AND runs her brand solo. She shares time management tips and how she does it all
- Inclusion in wellness: why it's her passion to raise awareness about lack of diversity in the wellness industry, and what YOU can do about it.
I'm obsessed with her and I know you will be too! Enjoy the episode — and don't forget to leave a review. We pick a new winner each week to win some free Granola Butter!
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Today, we're chatting all things ~influencing~ :
- How much money do influencers make? I share real numbers!
- What goes into a sponsored post? (Behind the scenes, etc)
- How do I approach brands?
- How to grow your following?
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Today, I chat with Courtney Boyd Myers, founder and CEO of Akua — the first-ever kelp jerky. Courtney started as a journalist at Forbes, and found herself starting a kelp movement. We talk about:
- Why kelp jerky?
- Why it's okay to not be productive 24/7 in a global pandemic
- Tips for those looking to start their own biz
- Long-distance relationships
- and more !
Courtney was also gracious to give Kweencast listeners a 20% discount off their first order of Akua! Use code AKUALOVE to try (my favorite is the BBQ!)
Thank you kweens so much for listening — and as always, my DMs are always open if you have feedback or questions. Have a beautiful week!
TRIGGER WARNING: this episode mentions talk of suicide and self-harm.
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Today, we're talkin' allll things BINGE EATING:
- What is it?
- What causes it?
- What does it actually feel like?
- And lastly — how I stopped.
Thank you kweens so much for listening — and as always, my DMs are always open if you have feedback or questions. Have a beautiful week!
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Today, I talk to Sam Gwazdauskas, of @thesamplan. She's incredibly candid about her eating disorder journey, and takes us through the full scope of what she went through (which includes being told she needed to lose weight by a doctor at age NINE).
We get into:
- social media + body image
- food obsession
- why being thin doesn't always equal happy
It's suuuuch a juicy episode, kweens. I know you're gonna love this one!
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In this episode, we talk about the 3 steps to healing your relationship with food:
- Tell someone
- Stop restricting
- Choosing recovery over "being skinny"
Thank you kweens so much for listening — and as always, my DMs @avokween are always open if you have feedback or questions. Have a beautiful week!
Today, I chat with Nicole Modic of @kalejunkie. Nicole is a recipe developer, mom of 2 and most of all — a total kween. She's incredibly candid about her past with bulimia and binge eating, and chronicles it all on her Instagram. We discuss:
- Her journey with food and her body
- A funny story about bread (you'll have to listen to see what I mean)
- Does she eat all those delicious treats she makes?!
- How her body has changed during COVID-19 and how she's feeling about it
- Shameful eating vs. celebratory eating
- How she went from being a lawyer to a full time influencer
- The BTS of "influencing"
If you're going through struggles with food right now, I hope this episode helps you feel less alone. You're never alone!
Feel free to DM me with feedback or questions: @avokween. So grateful you're here and have a great week, kween! XOXO
On our first full-length episode (!) I get into the juicy deets about my story with food and my body — it's raw, real & unfiltered. I talk about:
- Why I tried to make my body smaller in the first place
- Eating out of the trash
- Stealing food and eating in private
- Why I really chose to study nutrition in college
Questions, feedback or just wanna chat? DM me here. (I love hearing from you!)
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I'm Ali Bonar, and welcome to Kweencast: the show where we give you the tools to live like a kween. I struggled with food and my body for over 10 years, and I've learned a lot along the way. I'll be interviewing inspirational people in the world of food and wellness, on juicy topics spanning body image, mental health, relationships, business, and beyond.
I'm so grateful you're here, and I can't wait to share Kweencast with you!