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How would you react if someone told you that most of what we are taught to believe about healthy bodies is a lie? How would you feel if that person was a medical doctor with over 20 years experience treating patients and seeing the harm caused by all this misinformation?In their podcast, Dr Asher Larmie, an experienced General Practitioner and self-styled Fat Doctor, examines and challenges 'health' as we know it through passionate, unfiltered conversations with guest experts, colleagues and ...
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Welcome to The Body Competence Podcast where weekly interviews explore what it means to be and raise body competent humans. In each episode we'll talk about getting back in touch with the needs, wants, and desires that were suppressed by the power hierarchies of patriarchy, white supremacy, capitalism, colonialism, anti-fat bias, ableism, and even the families we grew up in. Michelle and her guests will navigate topics like body positivity, body neutrality, cycle breaking, food neutrality an ...
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Welcome to CTRL+ALT+DELETE with Lisa Duerre™️, the ultimate podcast for tech leaders ready to revolutionize their approach to leadership and build workplaces that work for all. With over two decades of executive experience in Silicon Valley, Lisa brings unparalleled expertise, infusing her practice with a deep understanding of hidden disabilities, chronic illness, and fat bias. Join Lisa as she explores the challenges faced by tech leaders, providing practical insights and strategies for upg ...
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Matter of Fat Podcast

Matter of Fat Podcast

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Matter of Fat, co-hosted by Cat Polivoda and Saraya Boghani, highlights community voices with a focus on body size, body positivity, & fat liberation. We hear guests' stories, chat social justice, popular culture, & Midwest life - all as a matter of fat. Find us at @matteroffatpod.
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Diva Taunia

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The Backstage Pass Radio is a weekly show hosted by Diva Taunia and Jean Powergirl. The first hour of the show is hosted by Diva Taunia, award-winning professional musician and 8.5 year successful gastric bypass post-op. The top half of the show is dedicated to topics involving weight loss surgery, obesity, general health, and women's issues. The second half of the show is hosted by Jean Powergirl, a retired Texas family law trial lawyer and painter who focuses on international women's issue ...
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The Thoughtful Counselor

The Thoughful Counselor Team

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The Thoughtful Counselor is a podcast that is dedicated to producing great conversations around current topics in counseling and psychotherapy. We view counseling and psychotherapy as a deeply beautiful and complex process and strive to incorporate the art and science of the field in each episode.
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The place to reflect on all things inequality injustice and oppression at work. You tell us what is up and will do some thinking will do some research and will propose some possible solutions so that together we can make the workplace work for everyone. Your workplace dilemmas, your challenges and your queries at work. Join Guilaine Kinouani every first and third Monday of every month!To send us your queries, questions and dilemmas please email Atwork@racereflections.co.uk
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Humans Are Dope | Mental Health, Trauma Healing & Personal Growth

Deana Panza | Licensed Therapist & Mental Health Coach

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Unlock Your Authentic Self: Join Deana Panza, licensed therapist and international mental health coach, for raw, transformative conversations about healing trauma, breaking generational patterns, and embracing personal growth. Each episode features intimate discussions mixed in with expert insights from mental health professionals, helping you navigate life's challenges with clarity and purpose. Whether you're healing from past wounds, seeking personal development, or ready to break free fro ...
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Fed up with media bias? Tired of the woke nonsense? Exhausted by relentless attacks on free speech? Then come visit me at my Mountain Cabin, a cozy retreat from the chaos of the world. Pull up a chair and settle in by the fire for an honest chat about the week’s headlines, social media chatter, political happenings, and the latest trends. Around here, we value liberty, the free market of ideas and sharing a laugh or two. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Ally Spotlight

Together Equal

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Diversity and Inclusion are on everyone's minds but it's not always easy to know where to start. In the last season of Together Equal, Diversity Made Simple we spoke to people working in Inclusion, Diversity and Equality, asking them to share their one simple tip in how to make the workplace more diverse and inclusive that anyone can easily adopt and apply. For Season 3 we are moving towards our 'Ally Spotlight' where we will be discussing all things Allyship with some fabulous guests includ ...
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Monthly podcasts about inclusion and diversity brought to you by Inclusive Employers. Join our hosts, broadcaster Stephanie Hirst and Inclusive Employers' Senior Consultants Steven Copsey and Ariel Chapman, as they meet various guests with fascinating stories of inclusion, diversity and belonging. This podcast is for everyone who has an interest in inclusion and diversity. Learn about key topics, best practice and how to take real action to make inclusion an everyday reality. Find out more a ...
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Raw Talk Podcast

Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto

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Raw Talk is a graduate student-run podcast at the University of Toronto about medical science, and the people who make it happen. We focus on the journeys, perspectives, and expertise of health researchers, professionals, students, patients, and community members at the University of Toronto and beyond. Our mission is to promote the research culture within the Institute of Medical Science, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and broader life sciences community; provide guidance to current and p ...
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The Equity Gap

Shahzia Noorally

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A straight talk podcast focused on infusing a justice lens into the advancement of equity in the world with your host, Shahzia Noorally. Shahzia Noorally is someone who stays grounded in the possibilities, and her purpose is rooted in influencing a more equitable and just world. She's a diversity and inclusion professional who centers equity deserving people while teaching those in positions of power to use their privilege to advance anti-racist and equitable workplace cultures. She's a prou ...
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Flaunt Performance

Flaunt Performance

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Flaunt Performance is THE podcast for the voluptuous, fat, curvy, plus size runner. Whether you're a weekend warrior, ultra marathoner, or casual runner; you are a RUNNER and this is your space to vent, grow, learn, become a better runner, and become a better person. This is a no judgment zone. Also, our focus is not on weight loss. Our guests may mention it sometimes. But that's not our focus. Our focus is on self love, self acceptance, and the beautiful things we give ourselves when we run ...
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Womenspired®

Bri Blank Alexander

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Womenspired® showcases the empowering stories of women of all different backgrounds (from female founders, to women advocating for change, to TV hosts, and more), with the intention to help inspire you to pursue and achieve your dreams, to always keep going when times get tough, and to step into your fullest potential, having heard the success stories of another woman. Let's be #Womenspired together! Each episode has a visual video of the interview, which is available on Instagram @be.womens ...
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Discover the nuanced world of wellness with Shona Vertue. An ex-elite gymnast turned certified personal trainer and yoga teacher, Shona brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the wellness conversation. As she works towards completing her sports psychology degree, she delves deep into the heart of wellness, uncovering its many facets - the celebrated, the overlooked, and even the misguided. Using a biopsychosocial lens, the podcast traverses through the intricate pathways of ...
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DEATH OF THE CLOUT CHASER PODCAST

Death of the Clout Chaser

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In today's world, social media platforms have dominated the way people communicate, and unfortunately, they have given rise to a culture of clout chasing, where individuals aim to gain fame and popularity at any cost. However, amidst these platforms, "Death of The Clout Chaser" provides an alternative space that fosters genuine conversations and promotes diversity, inclusivity, and enlightenment. The "Death of The Clout Chaser" platform stands out from the rest because the goal is not only t ...
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Dope Black Disabled Podcast is a joyful, spirited and sometimes irreverent look at life, through the lens of disability. Dope Black Disabled Podcast aims to celebrate, educate, inspire, heal, uplift, and represent black disabled people across the diaspora and the motherland with truthful story telling at the heart of what we aim to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Most people discover bodybuilding for the first time by word of mouth. Many competitors often make preventable mistakes from working with unqualified coaches, listening to industry bias, and following the crowd with the latest industry trends. How about the taboo topics that get swept under the rug and the people who suffer in silence too? To add to the confusion there are many federations and many divisions to choose from and they are all different. It’s time to remove veil and consolidate ...
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Vinny Welsby (they/them) is a fat activist and diversity, equity and inclusion leader. They are a world-leading expert on dismantling anti-fat bias and diet culture, a TEDx speaker, podcast host and best-selling author. Vinny is trans-non-binary and is dedicated to shifting how society views fat and queer bodies through education and compassion. In…
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In this episode, we talk about Fatmisia, a term meaning hatred of fatness. Gianna discusses how anti-fatness, diet culture, and fatmisia impacts our work and our lives. She provides information about the influence of capitalism and racism on the prevalence of anti-fatness and shares how she uses a disability justice lens and Bowen/Narrative interve…
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In this episode, Rachael Estes and Dr. Jessica Tyler dive into how ancient Stoic principles can be applied to modern counseling supervision, helping counselors build resilience in the face of challenges. They explore practical strategies for emotional regulation, mindfulness, and navigating stress, offering listeners actionable tools to strengthen …
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Join the conversation with Dr. Lara and Jacinda Garner from Soul Prompt to learn more about getting real with your emotions in a healthy balanced way. Emotions can be big, loud and overwhelming during stressful situations; and learning to heal and be able to feel and express emotions in a healthy manner creates healthy relationships with others. Em…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com It’s time for your October Indulgence Gospel. And today… we’re going to look back at all of our Butters! If you’re new here, Butter is the recommendation segment that runs at the end of every podcast episode. Butter is sometimes things you can buy, but it c…
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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it’s time for your October Indulgence Gospel. And today… we’re going to look back at all of our Butters! If you’re new here, Butter is the recommendation segment that runs at the end of every podcast episode. Butter is sometimes things you can buy, but it can also be a…
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In this conversation, I explore the complexities of people pleasing, highlighting its roots as a defense mechanism that often stems from early relational experiences. I discuss how people pleasing can inhibit connections and lead to emotional detachment in our most important relationships. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-connecti…
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In today's episode Simone reflects on autism, neurodivergence and racism in relation to work. They begin by talking about how and why they decided to cover this topic, reflecting on how they are autistic and work supporting autistic people, and how autistic and neurodivergent people are often unable to remain in employment or are unceremoniously fi…
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Join the conversation with Dr. Lara and Jacinda Garner from Soul Prompt to learn more about getting real with your emotions in a healthy balanced way. Emotions can be big, loud and overwhelming during stressful situations; and learning to heal and be able to feel and express emotions in a healthy manner creates healthy relationships with others. Em…
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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith, and today my guest is the delightful . Julia is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and today we’re celebrating her brand new cookbook What Goes With What. WGWW is built on the simple premise that if we understand what makes food delicious, we can feed ourselves well. Nobody unders…
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Today Virginia is chatting with the delightful Julia Turshen! Julia is a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and today we’re celebrating her brand new cookbook What Goes With What. WGWW is built on the simple premise that if we understand what makes food delicious, we can feed ourselves well. Nobody understands this better than Julia, who h…
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Asher talks to Lisa, creator of Mon Gros Podcast which literally translates into my BIG podcast (or FAT podcast, depending on which way you look at it). There is an entire 10 minute segment dedicated to cheese in this episode. You're welcome. Check out Mon Gros Podcast on Instagram or wherever you listen in Visit Asher's website and check out all h…
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Join Dr. Lara and Casey Nichols from Valley Fitness Kickboxing; as they are open, honest, transparent about vulnerable situations in their lives where they both experienced the loss of their brothers. You won’t often hear these conversations and the impact of not allowing yourself to feel your emotions when you are grieving. More often than not, pe…
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Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! This month we’re diving into some big, hard questions, like: How do you mourn big body changes? What happens if your body size really is the reason you can’t do something you used to love? Does the “Health At Every Size” framework ever fail fat people? When is it systemic oppression and when is it just…physi…
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This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! It's time for your October Extra Butter! This month we’re diving into some big, hard questions, like: How do you mourn big body changes? What happens …
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In this conversation, I emphasize the importance of taking pauses in our daily lives and during significant life transitions. I discuss how modern society's urgency can lead to a lack of presence and connection with ourselves. By incorporating small pauses, we can enhance our emotional well-being and celebrate our achievements, allowing for a more …
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Asher has known Nicola for several years now. Among other things, Nicola is Asher's go-to expert for anything weight inclusive that is fertility related. Today Asher and Nicola discuss how they work with clients and how their AuDHD impacts their work lives. Hint: it's not a superpower but it does make them uniquely placed to support neurodiverse cl…
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Trump comes back to the place he was shot at for another rally but somehow Kamala Harris is the one under fire on 60 Minutes. We also dive into the FEMA funding controversy after Hurricane Helene (and before Milton) and worry about the Israel-Iran conflict. So, clearly, all cheerful and breezy topics. Probably made this one too serious and topic de…
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In today's episode Guilaine reflects on White Liberals, and on her past inclination to take people straightforwardly based on the words they write and the face they present to the world. She considers how experiencing the duality and complexity of people presenting as anti-racist publicly who in their personal interactions reveal themselves to be a…
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Casey Nichols from Valley Fitness Kickboxing joins us again to share his knowledge on nutrition and how to calculate your calories for a successful weight loss or fat loss journey. Learn what a calorie is, how to calculate how many calories you should eat to lose fat, how many grams of protein, fats and carbs to eat in a day; and common mistakes pe…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com It's time for your Indulgence Gospel! And today we’re talking all things Fat Travel! We’ll be answering your questions, sharing travel hacks, and just getting into the nitty gritty of how to be a fat person going places in the world. And so much more! To he…
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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it’s time for your Indulgence Gospel. And today we’re talking all things Fat Travel! We’ll be answering your questions, sharing travel hacks, and just getting into the nitty gritty of how to be a fat person going places in the world. This is a paywalled episode. That m…
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In this episode, we discuss the power of somatic work in finding and maintaining healthy partnerships. Lauren shares her personal journey of discovering somatic experiencing and how it transformed her relationships and overall well-being. We discuss the importance of understanding the language of the nervous system and how it can help individuals b…
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The other day, Cara messaged Asher to say: "I've been slowly pushing my doctor to forget that I'm fat and there as been some growth. At my last appointment she was scheduling me for an MRI and there is a mandatory weight question. She told me about it upfront, said she would not weigh me but that she needed a number to put in there. She asked me wh…
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We start with a look at Zelenskyy’s rollercoaster state visit to the USA and the war in Ukraine. Is war with Iran also on the horizon? The FBI seems keen. Plus, the shocking new stats about illegal immigration, including thousands of convicted criminals, which turn out to be a massive red herring. The actual numbers we should be looking at are actu…
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This episode is dedicated to my Father, Juan Lara, who joined our Heavenly Father on June 16th, 2024 and on Father’s Day. While his departure brought much sadness, God brought joy to help offset some of the pain of losing him. My father is a very special man in my life and I always considered myself to be “one blessed girl” to have a father like hi…
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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith, and today my guest is Claire Ayoub. Claire is the writer and director of the brand new feature film—opening tomorrow!!— called Empire Waist, a heartfelt comedy about teens learning to love their bodies through fashion design and friendship. I saw Empire Waist a couple of days before I interv…
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Today Virginia is chatting with Claire Ayoub. Claire is the writer and director of the brand new feature film—opening tomorrow!!— called Empire Waist, a heartfelt comedy about teens learning to love their bodies through fashion design and friendship. Empire Waist opens in movie theaters across the country tomorrow, September 27! Go to empirewaistfi…
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In this episode, I discuss the impact of chronic stress on the body, particularly its effects on the nervous system. I emphasize the importance of balancing the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and introduces a practical tool to help transition from a state of stress to relaxation. I explain how modern life often keeps us in a state …
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This episode is dedicated to my Father, Juan Lara, who joined our Heavenly Father on June 16th, 2024 and on Father’s Day. While his departure brought much sadness, God brought joy to help offset some of the pain of losing him. My father is a very special man in my life and I always considered myself to be “one blessed girl” to have a father like hi…
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Doctors aren't taking Phoenix seriously. They're being told to eat less, exercise more, and lose some weight. This isn't the magical cure to all their problems. If anything, it's making them worse. Phoenix wants to go back to the way things were before, but before they can, they've got to untangle some of their health beliefs and come to terms with…
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This one starts with a fastidious slog through the topic of illegal immigration because all the recent Springfield malarkey has me riled up. Then we get a general overview of the campaign and media slop. It's not a riot but if you bear with me the back part of the episode is pretty fun. RFK finally gets a proper big boy scandal that doesn't involve…
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In this episode, Dr. Tiffanie Sutherlin discusses the pervasive issue of academic gaslighting, particularly as it affects BIPOC counselor educators. She explores the subtle and overt ways this phenomenon manifests in academic environments and its impact on professional identity and mental health. Listeners will gain insights into the unique challen…
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You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith, and today my guest is Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, and author of the book Fat and Fertile. As a fertility coach and fat activist, Nicola works to challenge the fertility industry’s entrenched weight bias and empower marginalized folks to t…
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Today Virginia is chatting with Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support, and author of the book Fat and Fertile. As a fertility coach and fat activist, Nicola works to challenge the fertility industry’s entrenched weight bias and empower marginalized folks to take control of their reproductive health. (You m…
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Lauren Auer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and the owner of Steadfast Counseling, specializing in comprehensive trauma care. With extensive training in EMDR and certification in Brainspotting, she offers a holistic approach to healing, addressing the body, mind, and nervous system. In this conversation, Lauren shares abou…
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Rowan is blaming themselves for their poorly controlled diabetes. And why wouldn't they? Other have been blaming them since they can remember. Witness Rowan unlearn these negative health beliefs and take control of their healthcare. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOURCES. You can also book a consultation, join a course, find out…
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In today's episode Simone reflects on the COVID 19 pandemic and how it intersects with racism and ableism. They begin by thinking about the Olympics in relation to a lack of COVID mitigations and how we need to have conversations about COVID and racism in relation to workplace inequality. How so many things are connected; with racism, xenophobia, c…
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We are in a time where the internet and social media is constantly blowing up with information. There are many coaches and influencers speaking on natural and “holistic” medicine, not having the appropriate education and training; and oftentimes health coaches are overstepping the boundaries of their scope of practice. Learn who to hire to appropri…
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Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! This month we’re talking about… dating while fat! This is a topic many of you have requested, and sent in questions about—so our resident dating expert (Corinne) finally answers them all! We also share a lot of amazing listener-submitted advice. We’ll get into how to talk about fatness on your profile, how t…
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This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit virginiasolesmith.substack.com/subscribe Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! It's time for your September Extra Butter! Today we are discussing... dating as a fat person! We'll get into navigating the apps, Corinne's rules for …
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This episode is must listen if you or someone you know is on a healing journey or has experienced any type of trauma. In this conversation I explore the importance of reclaiming your power of choice in your healing journey after you experience trauma. I discuss: Key factors that make something traumatic. How trauma often strips away our ability to …
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This is part one of a series where Asher introduces you to a fictional character that he has met many times before in different forms. Jamie has seen so many specialists, all with different opinions on what is causing their symptoms. Yet none of them have offered up a diagnosis that explains all of their symptoms. Can you guess the diagnosis? Visit…
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Oftentimes a roadblock to people’s healing is dealing with unconscious bias in the medical system. This is a topic that is often avoided because of its controversial nature. Learn how we all have unconscious bias/implicit bias, how to identify our bias, and make a change. Join the conversation with Dr. Lara and Dr. White as they share their experie…
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Today Virginia is chatting with romance author Nisha Sharma, author of Marriage & Masti. We discuss Nisha's own writing and get into some big questions about the romance genre: What is happening with bodies? How do romance authors think about fatness? And where are all the fat male love interests already? Marriage & Masti is available in the Burnt …
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Michele Bolona is a compassionate guide on your journey to self-discovery. Trained in Neuro Somatic Intelligence and Neo Emotional Release, she provides a supportive space for others to explore their depths. Her mission is to help others reclaim ownership of their bodies and minds, dissolving tension and resistance to achieve true self-connection a…
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We're taught to trust and believe our doctors implicitly. But does that mean we should be following their advice without question? Certainly not. In this episode, Asher teaches you how he interrogates his own doctor's statements and why he thinks it's essential that we all learn this technique. Visit Asher's website and check out all his FREE RESOU…
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Michelle (she/her) reflects on becoming a mom of 2, her break from social media and podcasting, and the very-broad-strokes future of @foodbodiesfamilies and The Body Competence Podcast. The Body Competence Podcast explores what it means to be and raise body competent humans. In each episode Michelle and her guests talk about getting back in touch w…
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In today's episode Guilaine continues her reflections on relationships between Black people, continuing on from her thoughts in this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1623760/15451884 She addresses a question she has been answering for a long time and that keeps coming back: Should people of colour only receive therapy from therapists/analysts/ps…
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Got Type 2 Diabetes? Learn how you can naturally reverse Type 2 Diabetes in a natural and whole person approach by making lasting lifestyle changes, dietary changes and adding some natural herbs and supplements. Joining Dr. Lara is her colleague Dr. Myleen Simone, ND. #naturalmedicine #naturopathicmedicine #holisticmedicine #healing #botanicalmedic…
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