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The Body Trust® Podcast37. [Rerun] Navigating Polycrisis: Resilience, Solidarity, and Radical Imagination with Desiree AdawayIn this rerun of Episode 27, episode hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius welcome their friend and esteemed guest, Desiree Adaway, a consultant, trainer, coach, and speaker. The conversation centers around Desiree's recent experiences, including her keynote at the BIPOC Eating Disorder Conference, and her ongoing efforts to build resilient, equitable, and inclusive organizations. The episode delves into the complex concept of “polycrisis”, the interconnectivity of global challenges, and the importance of radical imagination as a means of fostering change. Desiree emphasizes moving at the speed of trust, the necessity of communal support, and the role of collective courage in driving soci...
2026-02-101h 06The Body Trust® Podcast36. Understanding Your Body StoryIn this episode hosts Dana, Sirius and Hilary discuss the importance of 'body stories,' defined as the narratives of living in one's own body, often shaped by cultural perceptions and lived experiences. The episode underscores the significance of these stories in body trust work, explaining how understanding them helps externalize self-blame, shame, and anger, ultimately contributing to healing and empowerment. They also touch on how oppressive systems impact body stories and suggest various ways to explore and reclaim these narratives. Additionally, upcoming events like the Body Story workshop and a GLP-1 webinar are highlighted. The episode features excerpts...
2026-01-2756 minThe Body Trust® Podcast35. The insidious nature of Diet Culture in 2026In this episode hosts Sirius, Hilary, and Dana delve into the landscape of diet culture in 2026, especially in the context of the Ozempic era. They discuss the pervasive nature of diet culture, the weaponization of health, and how societal norms and pressures impact perceptions of health and body image. The conversation highlights the shift toward using GLP-1 medications and CGM’s for non-diabetic purposes, the potential risks associated with their use, and the problematic marketing and accessibility of these drugs. They also touch on the rise of continuous glucose monitors for non-medical use and the broader implications of biohacking tr...
2026-01-1352 minThe Body Trust® Podcast34. A New Year without Weight Loss ResolutionsIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss the pitfalls of focusing on weight loss as a New Year's resolution. They emphasize that the pressures from the diet, fitness, and wellness industries are particularly strong during this season. They explore multiple reasons not to pursue weight loss, including the physical and emotional toll, the perpetuation of harmful societal norms, and the unsustainable nature of dieting. They stress the importance of body trust and radical self-acceptance, advocating for more fulfilling ways to engage with one's body and health. Episode highlights include a discussion on...
2025-12-3054 minThe Body Trust® Podcast33. Breaking Barriers in Fitness: Rachel Millner's Vision for Inclusivity in PelotonIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary engage in a compelling conversation with Rachel Millner, a psychologist and body trust provider. Rachel shares her journey of body liberation and her mission to become the first Fat Peloton instructor. They discuss the barriers fat people face in fitness spaces, the importance of provider support for those struggling with eating disorders, and Rachel's personal relationship with movement as part of her eating disorder recovery. The conversation also covers actionable insights for making fitness more inclusive and the need to challenge societal norms around body size...
2025-12-161h 02The Body Trust® Podcast32. Unpacking Beauty Standards as a form of Patriarchal, White Supremacist SubmissionIn this episode hosts Sirius, Dana, and Hilary delve into the topic of beauty through the lens of body trust, following a reflection on their recent menopause summit. They discuss the profound impact of the summit, how it broadened conversations around menopause beyond medicalization to include power, bodies, and gender. Transitioning to the podcast's main topic, they critique western beauty standards, the commercial and cultural forces behind them, and the societal implications, including gender norms and eugenics. They also explore the coping mechanisms people employ, such as shapewear and skincare, and discuss the deep-seated desire for desirability and safety...
2025-12-021h 23The Body Trust® Podcast31. Surprise! Weight Loss Will Not Save You From OppressionIn this episode hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss why weight loss is not a comprehensive solution for healing relationships with food, body image and oppression at large. They explore the relevance of body trust work amidst the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications and emphasize how societal pressures and anti-fat bias contribute to disordered eating and a never-ending cycle of self-criticism. Highlighting the medical industry's failures to address the root causes of body dissatisfaction and oppression, they stress that sustainable healing requires a focus on connection, community, and liberation.Thanks for listening! Let us know what you...
2025-11-1851 minThe Body Trust® Podcast30. Q&A with Certified Body Trust Specialist: Self Care & Decolonizing Therapeutic PracticesIn this episode hosts Hilary, Sirius, and Dana welcome special guest Anna Babcock, a licensed mental health counselor and certified Body Trust provider. The discussion explores how body trust can be skillfully integrated into different therapy approaches, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The conversation delves into questions about body changes, privilege, and remaining connected to one's purpose and self-care in advocacy work. The episode offers valuable insights for mental health professionals and individuals interested in fostering compassionate relationships with themselves and others.Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought through the...
2025-11-0457 minThe Body Trust® Podcast29. Anger, Rage, and Body Trust: Navigating Emotions in a Complex WorldIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Hilary, Sirius, and Dana delve into the complex emotions surrounding anger and rage in personal and political contexts. They discuss the stigmatization and manipulation of anger in marginalized communities, and the socio-economic and racial dynamics that fuel these emotions. The conversation transitions into the personal realm, exploring how anger is internalized, especially in women and marginalized groups, and the importance of acknowledging and processing these feelings. The hosts share insights on the intersectionality of anger with other emotions like grief, the cultural implications of anger, and strategies for harnessing and...
2025-10-211h 16The Body Trust® Podcast28. Our 1 Year Podcast Anniversary! The future of GLP-1s and upcoming Menopause SummitIn this episode hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary celebrate the podcast's one year anniversary, reflecting on their impact with over 26,000 downloads globally. They discuss the rising issues surrounding GLP-1 medications, including the stigmatization of weight, side effects, and the alarming trend of misuse, especially concerning children and breastfeeding mothers. The hosts announce their upcoming Menopause Summit (free, linked below), designed to address menopausal transitions from a liberatory and anti-fat bias perspective. With contributions from varied speakers, the summit aims to offer inclusive and intersectional insights into menopause, mental health impacts, and body trust. The episode also emphasizes the need...
2025-10-0745 minThe Body Trust® Podcast27. Navigating Polycrisis: Resilience, Solidarity, and Radical Imagination with Desiree AdawayIn this episode hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius welcome their friend and esteemed guest, Desiree Adaway, a consultant, trainer, coach, and speaker. The conversation centers around Desiree's recent experiences, including her keynote at the BIPOC Eating Disorder Conference, and her ongoing efforts to build resilient, equitable, and inclusive organizations. The episode delves into the complex concept of “polycrisis”, the interconnectivity of global challenges, and the importance of radical imagination as a means of fostering change. Desiree emphasizes moving at the speed of trust, the necessity of communal support, and the role of collective courage in driving social justice. The disc...
2025-09-231h 05The Body Trust® Podcast26. Impact vs. Intention: A Deep Dive into Netflix's New Documentary “Fit For TV”In this episode hosts Dana and Hillary discuss Netflix's documentary 'Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser'. They share their initial reactions, questioning the purpose of the documentary and its possible ties to pharmaceutical promotion, particularly GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The conversation delves into various controversial aspects of 'The Biggest Loser', including its extreme weight loss methods, sensationalism, and the perpetuation of fatphobia. They criticize the show's lack of accountability and support for participants post-filming, noting the psychological and physical harm inflicted. The hosts also discuss the roles and actions of trainers, contestants, and medical professionals associated...
2025-09-091h 01The Body Trust® Podcast25. Empowering Parents to challenge diet culture with Virginia Sole-Smith (Rerun)In this rerun of Episode 14 hosts Dana, Sirius and Hilary have a detailed conversation with their first guest, Virginia Sole-Smith. Virginia, an author and activist, is known for her work on fat liberation, size-inclusive models of care, and her noted publication 'Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture.' The discussion delves into Virginia's background as a journalist, her journey towards advocating for body positivity and fat liberation, and her insights on parenting amidst diet culture challenges. Virginia also shares her experiences with navigating mainstream media's biases, launching her own platform 'Burnt Toast,' and offers advice...
2025-08-261h 18The Body Trust® Podcast24. Unpacking Diet Culture: gender, health, and dieting’s impact on society (Rerun)In this rerun of Episode 2 hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss the pervasive and shape-shifting nature of diet culture. They delve into how diet culture subtly infiltrates daily life and the ways people might unknowingly adhere to it. The hosts highlight the historical and contemporary implications of diet culture, its intersection with white supremacy, racism, classism, and sexism, and how it affects different demographics including women, men, trans and nonbinary people. They also emphasize how diet culture impacts mental health, relationships with food, and body image. The conversation includes reflections on how medical advice and social biases perpetuate harmful...
2025-08-121h 06The Body Trust® Podcast23. Exploring Body Trust, Masculinity, and Star Wars with Guest Aaron FloresIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Hilary, Sirius, and Dana welcome Aaron Flores, a dietician and Body Trust provider, known for his unique approach to discussing body image and diet culture through the lens of Star Wars. The conversation delves into Aaron's journey from meeting the hosts at the Body Love Conference in 2016 to his participation in Body Trust training. Aaron shares insights from his podcast 'Men Unscripted,' where he anonymously interviews men about their body experiences. The discussion spans various themes, including the impact of diet culture on men, the significance of community, and...
2025-07-291h 09The Body Trust® Podcast22. Reclaiming Movement and Decolonizing Fitness with Ilya Parker (Part 2)In this second part of our discussion with Ilya Parker, Ilya discusses the pervasive nature of toxic fitness culture, tracing its roots and harmful impacts. The conversation covers various facets of the weight loss industry, its exclusionary practices, and its connections to white supremacy, eugenics, ableism, and other oppressive systems. Ilya introduces the concept of 'toxic fitness culture' and the misinformation and harm it perpetuates. They emphasize the importance of reclaiming movement through acts of care and compassion, and offer practical advice for trainers and fitness spaces to create more inclusive and supportive environments. The discussion also touches on...
2025-07-1545 minThe Body Trust® Podcast21. Reclaiming Movement and Decolonizing Fitness with Ilya Parker (Part 1)In this two part episode the Body Trust hosts explore the idea that movement is morally neutral and discuss the challenges of engaging in movement free of diet and toxic fitness culture. Special guest Ilya Parker, a black, non-binary, small fat movement practitioner and founder of Decolonizing Fitness, shares their journey and insights. Ilya emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with the body's innate wisdom and viewing movement as a vessel for processing grief and pain. The episode touches on the systemic challenges faced by marginalized groups and the need for collective care and community-led solutions. This conversation, rich with p...
2025-07-0139 minThe Body Trust® Podcast20. Q&A Episode: Body Positivity, Patriarchy and being a ‘Good Fat’In this episode of the Body Trust podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary dive into listener-submitted questions about body positivity, neutrality, and trust. They discuss the complexities of loving and accepting one's body, cultural differences in perceptions of fat men and women, and the impact of societal standards on self-perception. They also explore the concept of being a 'good fatty,' body positivity marketing, and the relationship between body size and public commentary. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding and challenging fatphobia, societal norms, and diet culture while promoting self-acceptance and body trust.
2025-06-171h 00The Body Trust® Podcast19. Navigating Fat Fashion: Inclusivity, Identity and AccessIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, Hilary, Dana, and Sirius discuss the nuanced world of fat fashion. From personal experiences with clothing fit and size accessibility to broader discussions on cultural and industry trends, the hosts explore the intersection of body size, fashion, and societal norms. They share stories of navigating clothing availability, the inconsistencies in sizing, and the impact of brands' inclusion practices. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of fashion inclusivity, the challenges posed by fast fashion, and the complex relationship between body size and self-expression through clothing. The hosts provide recommendations for...
2025-06-031h 16The Body Trust® Podcast18. Re-evaluating “Food Addiction”: A Body Trust PerspectiveIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hillary delve into the highly debated topic of food addiction and food addiction models. They discuss the origins and rise of terms like 'food addiction' and 'sugar addiction,' expressing their concerns over these concepts. The conversation extends to Overeaters Anonymous (OA) and similar 12-step programs, examining their history, methods, and impacts on individuals, particularly those struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. Highlighting the problematic nature of abstinence-based models, the hosts critique the lack of consideration for dietary restraint and the socio-cultural context s...
2025-05-201h 04The Body Trust® Podcast17. Exploring Fat Representation in Pop CultureIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Sirius, Dana, and Hilary delve into the representation of fat bodies in various forms of media, including movies, television shows, and celebrity culture. They discuss the implications of these portrayals and the stakes of fatness in these contexts. The conversation covers both positive and problematic representations, highlighting productions like 'Survival of the Thickest' and 'How to Die Alone,' as well as critiquing films like 'The Whale.' The hosts also touch on the cultural reception and challenges faced by public figures like Lizzo and the rapper Dank Demoss, examining...
2025-05-061h 06The Body Trust® Podcast16. The Audacity and Caucasity of MAHAIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Hilary, Sirius, and Dana dive into the second part of their discussion on RFK Jr.'s controversial 'MAHA' initiatives. They explore the mental health aspects of Junior's proposed camps, which aim to wean people off ADHD, depression, and antipsychotic medications through organic food and reducing screen time. The hosts critique Junior's vision as dangerous, ableist, and reflective of a problematic view of health, drawing parallels to eugenic ideologies. They highlight Junior's infuriating comments on rearing Black children on wellness farms and draw connections to historical oppression and contemporary conspiracy theories...
2025-04-2252 minThe Body Trust® Podcast15. Unmasking MAHA (Make America Healthy Again): The Intersection of Health and IdeologyIn this episode of the Body Trust podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary delve into 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA), an offshoot of MAGA chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They explore the origins of MAHA, its problematic connections to divine guidance, and the implications for public health. The conversation touches on the challenges of defining 'health', the historical context of similar movements, and the disturbing overlap with white nationalism and orthorexia. They also reflect on the emotional toll of researching MAHA and discuss the importance of community, empathy, and continuing the fight for body trust and liberation.
2025-04-0853 min
Dear Sugars Redux: Trust Your Body This episode was originally released on June 11, 2018.
Her doctor categorized her as overweight when she was 5 years old. Her grandmother always introduced her as the “chubby one.” As an adult, she vacillates between moderation and binge-eating, restricting food some weeks, and gorging on cake and ice cream during others. “It’s only when my pants are nearly impossible to button that I force myself to lose weight,” writes the letter-writer who calls herself Body Negative. “And then the pattern starts all over again.”
The sinister cycle of dieting and binge-eating plagues many American women. The body positivity...
2025-03-2841 minThe Body Trust® Podcast14. Empowering Parents to challenge diet culture with Virginia Sole-SmithIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius and Hilary have a detailed conversation with their first guest, Virginia Sole-Smith. Virginia, an author and activist, is known for her work on fat liberation, size-inclusive models of care, and her noted publication 'Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture.' The discussion delves into Virginia's background as a journalist, her journey towards advocating for body positivity and fat liberation, and her insights on parenting amidst diet culture challenges. Virginia also shares her experiences with navigating mainstream media's biases, launching her own platform 'Burnt Toast...
2025-03-251h 06The Body Trust® Podcast13. Exploring Grief in the Context of Body TrustIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius delve into the often avoided topic of grief and discuss it through the lens of body trust. They discuss the history and importance of addressing grief, using resources like Jeanne Courtney's paper 'Size Acceptance As a Grief Process.' The hosts explore how grief is much more than just bereavement, describing it as a core human experience that can be triggered by various life changes, including health diagnoses and body trust journeys. They emphasize the cultural challenges in dealing with grief, link it to broader societal...
2025-03-111h 01The Body Trust® Podcast12. Debunking Misconceptions About Body TrustIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hilary, and Sirius dive into common misconceptions about body trust, inspired by questions from listeners and their experiences writing their book, 'Reclaiming Body Trust.' They discuss the frequent skepticism about body trust, the idea that it's a weight loss method, and the misconception that it's a 'fuck it’ plan. They also cover the topics of radical acceptance, the journey from diet culture to body trust, the impact of weight stigma, and the communal aspect of body trust. Special emphasis is placed on the broader social and systemic factors th...
2025-02-2543 minThe Body Trust® Podcast11. Navigating Chaos and Strengthening Community in Turbulent TimesIn this episode of The Body Trust Podcast, hosts Hilary, Dana, and Sirius unpack their feelings and responses to Trump’s presidency. The episode discusses the emotional weight of recent and near-future political events, including the potential withdrawal of federal support for programs like WIC. The hosts explore the emotional and psychological ramifications of these changes, touching on themes of grief, destabilization, and the urgent need for radical imagination and community support. They emphasize the importance of creativity, activism, and standing up for those more vulnerable. The discussion also highlights the systemic issues rooted in white supremacy and the ne...
2025-02-1151 min
Behind The BiteEp. 220 - Do You Trust Experts More Than Your Own Body? The Truth About Diet Culture & Health With Dana SturtevantIn this eye-opening episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Dana Sturtevant, a registered dietitian, author, and co-founder of the Center for Body Trust, to explore why diets fail and how to develop a healthier relationship with food and body image. Dana discusses how to trust your body, the impact of social determinants on health, and why recovery from disordered eating requires more than just changing what we eat.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...
2025-02-0647 minThe Body Trust® Podcast10. Almond Moms, Biohacking Dads and Lineages of HarmIn this episode hosts Hilary, Dana, and Sirius delve into the pervasive influences of diet culture, focusing on two distinct yet interconnected phenomena: “almond moms” and “biohacking dads”. They discuss the normalization of disordered eating practices within families, the broader societal impacts, and the roots of these behaviors. They also explore how these roles reinforce traditional gender norms and examine the intersections with class, health misconceptions, and systemic issues. This episode offers a critical look at how cultural obsessions with control and health manifest in harmful ways, impacting not just individuals but entire communities and generations.Thanks f...
2025-01-2849 minThe Body Trust® Podcast9. Practicing Healthcare from a Weight Inclusive LensIn this episode Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss the importance and implementation of practicing healthcare from a weight inclusive perspective. They explore terminology such as ‘weight inclusive’ and ‘size inclusive’, and dive into what a weight inclusive model of care looks like compared to a weight normative approach. They also talk about connecting weight inclusive care with health equity, the challenges facing healthcare providers, and the systemic issues perpetuated by weight-centric models of care. Real-life examples and personal stories highlight the harm caused by weight stigma in medical settings, emphasizing the need for an inclusive, respectful, and compassionate approach in healt...
2025-01-1459 minThe Body Trust® Podcast8. Challenging New Year's Resolutions: Embracing a Body Trust ApproachIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Sirius Bonner, Dana, and Hilary discuss The Anti Resolution Revolution. They explore how New Year’s resolutions are often rooted in fatphobia and healthism and the importance of integrating body trust into this period. They share insights on why many people resort back to old dieting habits and how these are not sustainable for long-term well-being. The conversation delves into the cultural shifts around resolutions, the impact of diet culture, and offers alternative ways to approach self-care and community well-being without falling into the traps of toxic wellness culture. The ep...
2024-12-3154 minThe Body Trust® Podcast7. Health and Weight are not Correlated: A Critical ExaminationIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss common misconceptions around health, weight, and body size. They challenge the strongly held belief that health and size are directly correlated and critique the influence of diet culture, white supremacy, and systemic barriers on these notions. The conversation delves into the misleading narratives of 'healthism' and 'nutritionism,' the social determinants of health, and the harmful impact of concern trolling and weight stigma. They emphasize the importance of redefining health personally and critically examining societal ideologies around health and weight.Thanks for listening...
2024-12-1746 minThe Body Trust® Podcast6. Q&A: Debunking Weight Loss MythsIn this episode, Dana, Hillary, and Sirius answer listener questions about weight loss and its complexities. They discuss the inefficacy of sustainable weight loss, the psychological and physiological impacts, and the harms of weight cycling. The conversation delves into cultural myths and biases surrounding weight, the problematic nature of attempting to address trauma through weight loss, and the importance of embracing body diversity. They highlight systemic issues within the medical community that enforce weight loss on people in larger bodies and emphasize the necessity of dismantling these oppressive structures to improve the quality of life for all.
2024-12-031h 03The Body Trust® Podcast5. Navigating Family, Boundaries, and Diet Culture During HolidaysIn this episode, Dana, Hilary, and Sirius discuss the challenges of maintaining body trust during holiday gatherings, particularly when faced with weight stigmatization and diet culture pressures. They explore strategies for setting boundaries, managing difficult family dynamics, and the importance of grief and self-preservation practices. The conversation also delves into the broader implications of societal expectations and the impact of the 2024 U.S. Election on family relationships. The episode concludes with practical advice and emphasizes the significance of community and support systems in navigating these complex interactions.References:Grey Rocking
2024-11-1951 minThe Body Trust® Podcast4. The seduction of GLP-1’s: desperation, stigma, and fat biasIn this episode, Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss the effects of GLP-1’s within the context of body trust and diet culture. They unpack the seduction of these drugs amid rising conversations around bodies and fatness, highlighting the harmful collaboration between the weight loss and eating disorder treatment industries. The hosts reflect on the stigmas and limitations of weight loss interventions. They emphasize the need for better research and more honest marketing to help folks make more informed decisions, and most importantly, they underline the urgency for community and safe spaces in which folks can address their relationship to fo...
2024-11-0556 minThe Body Trust® Podcast3. Exploring the normalization and consequences of GLP-1’sIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hillary and Sirius discuss all things GLP-1’s. The conversation covers the historical and contextual background of weight loss drugs, their evolving use from diabetes treatment to weight management, and their little-talked about potential risks and side effects. The hosts emphasize the importance of informed consent, highlight the societal and systemic issues surrounding weight loss culture, and critique the seductive marketing tactics of pharmaceutical companies. They also discuss the impact of these drugs on different communities and stress the significance of finding supportive communities that promote body inclusivity and ch...
2024-10-2257 minThe Body Trust® Podcast2. Unpacking Diet Culture: gender, health, and dieting’s impact on societyIn this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss the pervasive and shape-shifting nature of diet culture. They delve into how diet culture subtly infiltrates daily life and the ways people might unknowingly adhere to it. The hosts highlight the historical and contemporary implications of diet culture, its intersection with white supremacy, racism, classism, and sexism, and how it affects different demographics including women, men, trans and nonbinary people. They also emphasize how diet culture impacts mental health, relationships with food, and body image. The conversation includes reflections on how medical advice and social...
2024-10-0843 minThe Body Trust® Podcast1. What is Body Trust? Reclaiming trust in our bodies, rejecting anti-fat conditioningThis introductory episode of The Body Trust Podcast explores the concept of ‘body trust’. Hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss the narrative arc of body trust work, which consists of three phases: rupture, reckoning, and reclamation. They emphasize that body trust is a birthright, often lost due to societal and cultural conditioning around body image, health, and diet culture. The episode explains how the body trust framework advocates for a size-inclusive model of care, rejecting harmful labels like 'overweight' and 'obese'. The conversation unpacks the impact of diet culture, and the importance of community and liberation in reclaiming a posi...
2024-09-2440 minThe Body Trust® PodcastTrailerWelcome to The Body Trust Podcast, a podcast about collective healing and the radical journey of body reclamation in a culture of anti-fatness, weight stigma, disordered eating and other traumas. Hosted by Dana Sturtevant, Hilary Kinavey, and Sirius Bonner, The Body Trust Podcast will challenge prevailing views on food, bodies, weight, and health, and unpack how social justice intersects with body liberation. Each episode offers insights and stories to help you unlearn the b.s., deepen your roots into body trust, and make your healing bigger than you. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. We can't wait to connect...
2024-09-1102 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] Breaking FREE from the binge-restrict cycle with Dana Sturtevant"The more we're aware of our patterns or cycles, the more we can start to change them."Do you fluctuate between trying to be "good" and eating less, until you find yourself bingeing? This one's for you. Registered Dietitian Dana Sturtevant joins us again to explore "The Cycle of Coping". Dana unpacks the intricate patterns we form around eating disorder behaviors, and shows us how to close the loop and move out of the cycle. Here are three key takeaways from this powerful episode:🔄 Understanding the Cycle of Coping: - Dana...
2024-06-2823 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] The role of BEAUTY IDEALS, body hierarchies, & societal trauma in recovery with Dana Sturtevant"Our body liberation is bound up in one another. None of us are free until we're all free."Today's episode features registered dietitian, co-author of the book Reclaiming Body Trust and co-founder of The Center for Body Trust, Dana Sturtevant.Dana is a gem of knowledge and inspiration on the topics of body trust, and working with the societal forces of diet culture and other oppressions on the path to recovery. Take a listen as she shares insights on how the societal trauma of living in a world that values smaller bodies disrupts y...
2024-06-0337 min
Dana Monsees NutritionNegative Body Image: Is your gut health to blame?
This week we’re doing a deep dive on the negative body image and gut health connection! It’s natural when things aren’t going great internally with your body that you’re not going to feel good about your body image. Why is this? We’re digging into the gut-brain connection, how and why having a diagnosis (or cluster of symptoms) can really send your body image into a ditch, and what you can do about it. Check out the resources we mentioned on today’s episode here!
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2024-03-2051 minDana Monsees NutritionWhy millennials can’t love their bodies
This week we have a body image-centered episode for Valentines’ Day week – Why Millennials can’t love their bodies. We know a lot of millennials can relate to the “oh that’s cool for them, but not for me” to embrace body acceptance and neutrality. We’re digging into the layered impact that diet and wellness culture has set for our generation, and the difficulty of unlearning the limiting beliefs. This is the beginning of a series we’ll be going into over the next few months, so stay tuned!
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2024-02-1432 min
The Deeper Pulse with Candice Schutter#75 - Our Bodies & Our Biases: Where We Get It Wrong & Why | Tara Wike - Part 2 of 2We’re back with the second half of our conversation with Tara Wike. (If you missed Part 1, you'll wanna circle back and start there). In the lead-in, Candice reads from listener comments & lays the foundation for Part 2. Picking up where we left off last week, Tara shares how changing her ‘visual diet’ is expanding her definition of beauty; and also, the culty collateral damage done when we critique our bodies publicly. This leads into a discussion around mixed messages at ‘the Org’ and how - despite loads of lip service - practitioners are in no way immune to the influence...
2024-01-101h 13
Impossible BeautyEpisode 140: Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD- "Reclaiming Body Trust"Registered dietitian and author, Dana Sturtevant, believes that society has ruptured our relationship with food, movement, and our bodies. Food has become something to restrict and our bodies a project to tweak and “perfect.” But Dana believes it doesn’t have to be this way. She has spent more than 15 years helping people let go of chronic patterns of dieting and disordered eating and move into a more authentic, sustainable way to occupy and nurture their bodies. Dana Sturtevant is the co-author of Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation and the co-founder of the Center for Body T...
2023-11-2856 min
Reframing our Stories: The PodcastEpisode 61: Reframing and Reclaiming our Bodies: Hilary Kinavey and Dana SturtevantWe have been given a script on how to feel about our bodies. It limits who we are and the depth of life that we can experience. Kara talks with Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant the Co-Founders and Co-Owners of the Center for Body Trust and the authors of the book Reclaiming Body Trust. Together they remember stories they were told and how they were made to feel about their bodies and the deconstruction they are going through to change the relationship they have with their bodies. Too many fem bodies and now masculine bodies are feeling like they...
2023-09-131h 04
Transcending Normal[INTERVIEW] TRANSCENDING FAT PHOBIA: Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing & Liberation with Author, Speaker, and Educator Dana SturtevantIn next week's episode, I talk with my friend Dana Sturtevant. Dana Sturtevant, M.S., R.D. (she/her) is the co-founder of the Center for Body Trust and the co-author of the book Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation. As a registered dietitian, she helps people divest from diet culture, explore what it means to be embodied, and move toward more compassionate forms of radical care. Her work as a speaker, educator, and trainer focuses on humanizing health care, advancing health equity, and advocating for food and body sovereignty. For the past 20 years, Dan...
2023-08-281h 09
Fat Joy with Sophia ApostolPoems of Black Fury And Abundant Fatness -- Angela Braxton-JohnsonContent Warning: mention of child abuse and death by suicide.Angela Braxton-Johnson (her/she) shares her journey through dieting, 12-step programs, eating disorder out-patient treatment, and finally to Body Trust and liberation in her 50s. Using poetry to put her experiences into words, Angela reads two of her poems, gifting us with their raw beauty and power.Angela Braxton-Johnson is the owner of Poetically Inspiring Change and Abundant Fatness. She is a poetess, professional life/liberation coach, Certified Body Trust provider, and a self-published author of Black Fury: Fierce Recovery and Abundant Fatness ebooks with...
2023-08-231h 17
Camp Wild Heart08. Body Trust: Coming Home to the Body with Dana Sturtevant and Hilary Kinavey“How do we know this is about gender and not body image? Doesn’t everyone feel uncomfortable in their body at that age?”I get these questions from parents all the time. And my answer is this: body image is about being dissatisfied with how we look along with unobtainable beauty standards. Body dysphoria is about the cues their body sends to the world about how to interact with and treat them, how that doesn’t align with how they feel, and how it can make them feel invisible.It’s sim...
2023-07-0442 min
The Anti-Diet Club PodcastEp 46 - The Role Books Play in Body LiberationWe love books and it’s surprising that we haven’t spoken about the role books play until now. This week’s episode is a deep dive into how books can really support everyone’s journey into anti-diet and body liberation. We uncover the reason perfectionism can actually hinder progress and how to approach books along your journey without reaching overwhelm. What were the first anti-diet, body-positive books we read, and the role they played in us seeing a glimpse of another world that validated how we were feeling when we were caught up in diet culture.
2023-06-1649 min
Attitudes with AndyIntuitive Eating for Life: Ditching Diets and Finding Food Freedom - Lisa CarriggIn this episode, we welcome Lisa Carrigg, a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor. Lisa shares how she helps clients go from restrictive dieting to intuitive eating, and how it transforms their relationship with food and their body. She also discusses common myths and misconceptions about intuitive eating and provides practical tips for those who want to start practicing this approach.
Through this conversation, listeners will learn how to ditch the diet mentality and find food freedom through intuitive eating. They will also gain a deeper understanding of the importance of body acceptance and self-compassion in achieving...
2023-03-191h 22Dana Monsees Nutrition250! I can’t do intuitive eating because…
We’re continuing on in our “Help! I’m failing at intuitive eating” series with a popularly requested topic – “I can’t do intuitive eating because…”. We’ve heard this so many times from listeners and clients, that they feel they can’t do intuitive eating for many reasons. And we hear you! We’re breaking down a few different categories that you may relate to in this episode, like health conditions, body image, control, and “just listen to your body”, plus bringing some tangible tools you can use right now.
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2023-03-0853 minDana Monsees NutritionDisrupting body shame by rewriting body stories with Nicola Haggett
On today’s episode, Cristina interviews Nicola Haggett; a body liberationist, coach, & mentor whose work focuses on supporting folks to move beyond body positivity to unlearn body shame, reconnect to their body, and intentionally practice their way towards a world where each of us has more safety, compassion, and joy in our body. They discuss how grief plays an integral part of the body liberation practice, as well as practical tools to help disrupt body shame and rewrite body stories to help us move forward in our own body image journeys.
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2023-01-2551 min
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One Bad MotherEpisode 486: Beep Beep! We're Stuck Once Again in the Intersection of Feminism and Body Image, with Meg BradburyWow! One Bad Mother reveals the secret to getting your body back! Step 1: Build a time machine! Body Trust Provider Meg Bradbury joins Biz to talk the nefariousness of diet culture and the kindness of body positivity. Plus, Biz is up late.Learn more about Meg Bradbury's work by visiting their website, www.lamplight.space. Follow Meg on Instagram @lamplight.space.Meg's Reading List:Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation by Hilary Kinavey and Dana SturtevantWhat We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Go...
2023-01-1255 min
The Radical TherapistThe Radical Therapist #110– Reclaiming Body Trust w/ Hilary KinaveyIn episode #110 Chris meets with Hilary Kinavey about her new book, written with Dana Sturtevant, titled Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing & Liberation. A holistic and powerful framework for accepting and liberating our bodies, and ourselves.
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2023-01-0934 min
Hungry: Trust Your Body. Free Your Mind.#111: Reclaiming Body Trust with Dana Sturtevant and Hilary KenaveyOn the podcast, Tara speaks with the founders of the Center for Body Trust, Dana Sturtevant and Hilary Kenavey. They co-authored “Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path To Healing and Liberation”, which was recently published. Hillary and Dana describe diet culture as a shapeshifter that’s incredibly deceptive. They also share how destructive it is because it speaks to people’s hearts and tender spots. This is why some people are more susceptible to the order and control around food that diet culture offers. Hillary shares why it’s so heartbreaking that people aren’t offered consent to opt into diet...
2022-12-0254 min
Feel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #spaitgirl podcastReclaiming Body Trust w/Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC & Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD - Co-Founders of Center for Body Trust, Co-AuthorsFeel Good From Within with Yvette Le Blowitz - #SPAITGIRL Podcast EP.195 - Reclaiming Body Trust w/Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC & Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD - Co-Founders of Center for Body Trust, Co-Authors Reclaim, embrace and accept your body in a more authentic, sustainable and nurturing way. Have you ever felt uncomfortable or not "at home" in your body? TRIGGER WARNING: Eating Disorders and Body Image is discussed in this podcast episode some people may find this triggering, if this causes any distress please contact Butterfly Foundation National Helpline for Free...
2022-11-0829 min
Health Power: The OG Health Podcast & Dog-Eared PodcastEP #1135: Reclaiming Body Trust for Ultimate Self-CareSend us a textLisa is joined by Hilary Kinavey, M.S., LPC and Dana Sturtevant, M.S., R.D. the creators of the Center for Body Trust to talk about their book, RECLAIMINGBODY TRUST® A PATH TO HEALING AND LIBERATIONHilary Kinavey, M.S., LPChas supported people who are healing from disordered eating, body shame, and the impact of weight bias and other traumas. Her work, as a therapist, facilitator, educator, speaker, and writer, has been a study of what interrupts our sense of wholeness and how we can return to ourselves in a...
2022-10-2016 minDana Monsees NutritionReclaiming Body Trust with Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant
On today’s body image-focused episode, Cristina and Dana are interviewing Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant, the therapist-dietitian team who founded the center for body trust, and who recently released their book, Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation – which we absolutely LOVE.
Hilary and Dana founded Center for Body Trust to offer programs that encourage movement toward a compassionate, weight-inclusive model of radical care to address body oppression, heal body shame and associated patterns of chronic dieting and disordered eating. Body Trust is an invitation to return to a relationship with your body and yours...
2022-10-1249 minWhole-Hearted Eating ™ with Dana Monsees & Cristina HoytReclaiming Body Trust with Hilary Kinavey and Dana SturtevantOn today’s body image-focused episode, Cristina and Dana are interviewing Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant, the therapist-dietitian team who founded the center for body trust, and who recently released their book, Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation – which we absolutely LOVE. Hilary and Dana founded Center for Body Trust to offer...
2022-10-1249 min
Courageous WellnessAuthors Hilary Kinavey & Dana Sturtevant Discuss Reclaiming Body TrustHave you ever felt uncomfortable or not “at home” in your body? In the new book, Reclaiming Body Trust, the founders of Body Trust, licensed therapist Hilary Kinavey and registered dietician Dana Sturtevant invite readers to break free from the status quo and reject a diet culture that has taken advantage and profited from trauma, stigma, and disembodiment, and fully reclaim and embrace their bodies. Informed by the personal body stories of the hundreds of people they have worked with, RECLAIMING BODY TRUST delineates an intersectional, social justice−oriented path to healing in three phases: The Rupture, The Reckoning, and Th...
2022-10-121h 27
Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen#244: Reclaiming Body Trust with Hilary Kinavey & Dana SturtevantI'm joined by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant, authors of Reclaiming Body Trust and founders of the Center for Body Trust. We talk about how to overcome the challenges around trusting your body and how to navigate body grief that may arise as you step away from dieting. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/244 If you leave a review during the month of October 2022, then I'll send you a free audio and e-book copy of my best-selling book Body Image Remix. Email or DM me telling me that you left a review and I'll send you the link.
2022-10-1148 min
Body Reclamation PodcastReclaiming Body Trust with Hilary Kinavey and Dana SturtevantIn 2005, Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant, co-founded the Center for Body Trust, a community based outpatient clinic and professional training institute that created Body Trust - a strength-based, trauma-informed, scientifically grounded healing modality that encourages movement toward a compassionate, weight-inclusive model of radical self-care to address body oppression, heal body shame and associated patterns of chronic dieting and disordered eating. Their book Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation is available now.In this episode, we explore:What is body trust and what ruptures our body trust Phases of body trust: rupture, reckoning, reclamation Rec...
2022-09-1559 min
The Burnt Toast Podcast“All Are Welcome Here” Is Very Different From “This Was Made With You in Mind”This week, Virginia chats with with Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant, cofounders of the Center for Body Trust, and authors of a new book out this week, Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation.If you'd like to support Burnt Toast, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And considering becoming a paid Burnt Toast subscriber. It's just $5 per month or $50 for the year. Producing a weekly podcast requires a significant investment of time and resources from several talented people. Paid subscriptions make all of our work possible and enable us to offer an...
2022-09-0134 min
The Burnt Toast Podcast“All Are Welcome Here” Is Very Different From “This Was Made With You in Mind”This week, Virginia chats with with Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant, cofounders of the Center for Body Trust, and authors of a new book out this week, Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing and Liberation.If you'd like to support Burnt Toast, please rate and review us in your podcast player! And considering becoming a paid Burnt Toast subscriber. It's just $5 per month or $50 for the year. Producing a weekly podcast requires a significant investment of time and resources from several talented people. Paid subscriptions make all of our work possible and enable us to offer an...
2022-09-0134 min
Ignite The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.Reclaiming Body Trust by Hilary Kinavey MS LPC, Dana Sturtevant MS RDPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/212214to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Reclaiming Body Trust
Author: Hilary Kinavey MS LPC, Dana Sturtevant MS RD
Narrator: Hilary Kinavey MS LPC, Angela Braxton-Johnson, Nicky Endres, Eileen Stevens, Jessica Almasy
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Length: 9 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 08-30-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 56 ratings
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Have you ever felt uncomfortable or not “at home” in your body? In this book, the founders of Body Trust, licensed therapist Hilary Kinavey and registered dietician Dana Sturtevant, invite listeners to break free from the status quo and reject a diet culture that has...
2022-08-309h 25
Embodiment for the Rest of UsSystemic Racism and Dehumanizing Diet Culture with Shelby Gordon - EFTROU: S2, Ep8Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 2, Episode 8: Shelby Gordon
August 25, 2022
Shelby is a retired world-champion, professional dieter who broke the chains of restriction, excessive exercise, and body hatred by embracing Body Trust®. She now works with helping professionals and organizations to ignite and elevate their awareness of the intersection of fusion of systemic racism and dehumanizing diet culture. She is an awesome daughter, prolific social media disrupter and future puppy owner.
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Inclusive Life with Nicole LeePart 2: Fat Phobia is a Social Justice Issue with Dana Sturtevant and HIilary Kinavey“The white gaze is upon us at all times, and the ways in which Black bodies have been destroyed by whiteness are many. But this is just one of them.” - Sirius Bonner One thing to get straight: divorcing yourself from diet culture isn’t just about being fat, loud, and proud. Sirius Bonner, who joins Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant for Part 2 of this two-part Inclusive Life podcast, drives home the importance of rooting our own relationship with our bodies in the broader political context. The context? Fat bodies are subjected to systemic oppression. ...
2022-05-1639 minInclusive Life with Nicole LeePart 1: Fat Phobia is a Social Justice Issue with Dana Sturtevant and HIilary Kinavey“We all eat for emotional reasons. That’s normal. Food is flavored with complex meanings. It connects us with our culture and our ancestry and heritage. We eat to celebrate. We eat to grieve. Food is an emotional thing for human beings. When we dumb it down to its nutritional components and see it only as a vehicle to give us nutrients, we are missing so much.” - Dana Sturtevant If you haven’t yet considered weight stigma as a social justice issue, today is the day you begin. Diet culture is an insidious...
2022-05-0347 min
InterdisciplinaryMTWB: The "O" Words with Hilary and Dana of Be NourishedSend us a text"How do you take good care of something you don't like?" Cal and Cathy sit with Hilary and Dana of Be Nourished to take a good look at bodies -- our own, other people's, our patient's and client's.This episode originally aired in November 2020 on the "Massage Therapy Without Borders" podcastAbout Our Guests:Since 2005, Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD have been facilitating transformational work that is focused on creating a body-compassionate and weight-inclusive world.In their individual practices, Hilary and...
2022-01-011h 11
Swoon: Love Lessons with Julie and GinaUnlearning shameful lessons from diet culture.Gina and Jeff are joined by Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD, two colleagues that are transforming the work we do in healthcare around body awareness, body trust and unlearning shameful lessons from diet culture.
2021-12-2733 min
Undiet Your Coaching PracticeHealthism with Dana Sturtevant From Be NourishedHealthism is a term new to most of us, and especially to our non-diet coaching clients. It can be defined as the preoccupation with personal health as a primary focus for the definition and achievement of well-being; a goal which is to be attained primarily through the modification of lifestyles. Healthism is in a way the upgraded version of Diet Culture. Instead of judging people based on their “thinness”, it judges folks (including our clients) based on their health. In this episode of the podcast, we will explore the ramification of healthism – the desire to be hea...
2021-12-141h 00Undiet Your CoachingHealthism with Dana Sturtevant From Be NourishedHealthism is a term new to most of us, and especially to our non-diet coaching clients. It can be defined as the preoccupation with personal health as a primary focus for the definition and achievement of well-being; a goal which is to be attained primarily through the modification of lifestyles. Healthism is in a way the upgraded version of Diet Culture. Instead of judging people based on their “thinness”, it judges folks (including our clients) based on their health. In this episode of the podcast, we will explore the ramification of healthism – the desire to be hea...
2021-12-141h 00Embodiment for the Rest of UsNicola Haggett‘s Embodiment Journey - EFTROU: S1, Ep5Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 1, Episode 5: Nicola Haggett
Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Nicola Haggett (she/her) about her embodiment journey. To learn more about her work, follow her on instagram under the handle @nicolahaggett or find her on her website, www.nicolahaggett.com.
Nicola Haggett is a Body Trust Coach, Mentor, & Facilitator. She helps folks to unlearn body shame, rebuild self trust, and have a more compassionate, connected, and nourishing relationship with their "here and now" body. Nicola is a professionally trained, experienced and com...
2021-10-281h 46
Massage Therapy Without BordersEp. 31: The "O" Words"How do you take good care of something you don't like?" Cal and Cathy sit with Hilary and Dana of Be Nourished to take a good look at bodies -- our own, other people's, our patient's and client's.
This episode originally aired in November 2020.
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About Our Guests:
Since 2005, Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD have been facilitating transformational work that is focused on creating a body-compassionate and weight-inclusive world.
In their individual practices, Hilary and Dana noticed something: most of the actions people take to control the size, weight, and shape of their bodies are not sustainable...
2021-06-171h 11
PATH Positive Approaches To HealthRoad Trip... Destination SanFran! - "All Bodies Are Good Bodies"Toni and Jenny take a small but mighty trip up the peninsula to SanFrancisco for a myth-busting game of Fact or Crap with Marcella Cox, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in treating eating disorders. Marcella is the Founder of Kindful Body, a collaboration of seasoned eating disorder professionals who provide online therapy and nutrition counseling throughout California. She is also Co-founder and Executive Director of the IFS Telehealth Collective, a multi-state mental health group practice dedicated to providing high quality-Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy. Marcella shed some much-needed light on the area of eating disorders and how this...
2021-03-251h 24
Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison#272: Rebuilding Body Trust, the Importance of Unlearning, and Why Body Liberation Is for Everyone with Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant of Be NourishedBe Nourished co-founders Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant return to discuss the process of unlearning, including/especially for healthcare providers; wanting body liberation for others while thinking it doesn’t apply to ourselves; how diet culture reinforces perfectionism; how the wellness industry hasn’t actually improved wellness; rebuilding trust in our relationship with food and our bodies; and so much more. In 2005, Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD co-founded Be Nourished, a community based outpatient clinic and professional training institute that created Body Trust®—a strength-based, trauma-informed, scientifically grounded healing modality that encourages movement toward...
2021-02-221h 05
Core Spirit Podcast - Human and planetary enhancementDana Sturtevant on dieting: A traditional weight paradigm is a failed paradigm // CORE SPIRITDana Sturtevant is a nutrition therapist and a cofounder of Be Nourished focused on compassionate and weight-neutral self-care. In this interview, Dana comments on: • What is body trust • Why we regain weight after being on a diet • What is a dieting mind • How shame and guilt transform our bodies • Why they don’t promise weight loss at Be Nourished Watch this interview right now & challenge your perspective on diets and weight loss! For more outstanding info visit our platform https://corespirit.com/ ...
2021-02-0537 min
Body Liberation for AllSystems of Oppression and Diet Culture with Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD | Episode 11January 1 kicks off body hatred season. Every year like clockwork we can expect companies to prey on our hunger for worthiness. Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD of Be Nourished have been working with folks since 2005 to reclaim their body trust, let go of dieting and weight cycling, and ease into more compassionate sustainable forms of self-care. This episode Hilary and Dana ✨explain the connection between systems of oppression and diet culture(the belief system that posits that some bodies are superior to others and that the thin ideal is the bee...
2021-01-0539 min
Conjuring Up CourageHow to Become a Better Listener and Actually Help People Change with Dana Sturtevant | #64After participating in an amazing motivational interview training with Dana Sturtevant, the co-founder of Be Nourished and co-creator of Body Trust, I invited her on the podcast to share her wisdom. We talked about what qualities make for a good listener, what actually leads people to change, and why trying to fix people's problems is usually ineffective. You can find the show notes and a full transcript of this episode at https://shohrehdavoodi.com/64. Get full access to The Queer Agenda at shohrehdavoodi.substack.com/subscribe
2020-09-2258 min
It’s Beyond The Food: The Non-Diet Coaching Podcast227- Healthism: The Desire to Be Healthy Gone Wrong with Dana Sturtevant -Be Nourished In today's episode, we'll explore about Healthism: The Desire to Be Healthy Gone Wrong with Dana Sturtevant -Be Nourished (Warning: Explicit Content) Healthism is a term new to most of us. Healthism can be defined as the preoccupation with personal health as a primary focus for the definition and achievement of well-being; a goal which is to be attained primarily through the modification of lifestyles. When I first read on healthism 6 or 7 years ago, I refute the concept. I thought it was my duty and the duty of all...
2020-02-131h 09Dear Sugars Episodes We Love: Trust Your Body “It’s only when my pants are nearly impossible to button that I force myself to lose weight,” writes the letter-writer who calls herself Body Negative. “And then the pattern starts all over again.” Hilary Kinavey, M.S., L.P.C., and Dana Sturtevant, M.S., R.D., the co-owners of Be Nourished, join the Sugars on today’s episode to offer Body Negative and women like her some hope. This episode was originally released on June 11th, 2018.
2019-11-2742 min
So I Heard This Interesting PodcastConcision Is Not My StrengthHaving trouble with emotional labor or body positivity? Are you confused by the gray area of consent, or wanting to add a sexy spice to your long term relationship? This week, Kelsey introduces you to the two words that just might solve all your problems: Dear Sugars. Then, Mike closes it out with a bone chilling account of Science Vs. PANDEMIC.Show References:-Dear Sugars (WBUR)-“Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work (Most) Women Do”-“Trust Your Body — With Hilary Kinavey & Dana Sturtevant”-“ Consent Part 1: Into The Gray — With Jaclyn Friedman”-” Episodes We L...
2019-10-171h 03
Ready EnoughHealthism and Fat Phobia with Hilary KinaveyI’ve been doing work around the Imposter Complex for a long time now, but my goal with this podcast is to shed light on folx who experience the Imposter Complex differently, depending on how they had experienced marginalization in the dominant culture. Because sometimes it’s the Imposter Complex that's in the way, but many times it’s a lived experience of racism or sexism, colonialism, micro-aggressions, trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, alcoholism or fat phobia... and Hilary Kinavey’s work with body compassion and weight inclusivity really adds to this conversation—so I had to have her on the show.
2019-06-0538 minReal Health Radio149: Interview with Dana SturtevantEpisode 149: Welcome back to Real Health Radio. Today’s guest interview is with Dana Sturtevant. Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD is a nutrition therapist, facilitator, educator, speaker, writer, and activist specializing in chronic dieting, disordered eating, and body acceptance. A Certified Kripalu yoga teacher, Dana draws from her yoga teaching experience to incorporate mindfulness and self-acceptance practices […]
2019-04-0456 min
All Fired UpPregnancyDiet culture has a nasty habit of targeting women at vulnerable times in their lives, and this is particularly evident in pregnancy and birth. This week on All Fired Up!, I am venting with the incredible Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant from Be Nourished, who bravely walked into a medical conference and called out the rampant weight stigma which is hurting pregnant women. This is a not to be missed episode, how women in larger bodies are being treated by the medical profession is just NOT OK. Women are being told that their vagina is “too fat to give bi...
2019-03-211h 00Dear Sugars Trust Your Body — With Hilary Kinavey & Dana Sturtevant “It’s only when my pants are nearly impossible to button that I force myself to lose weight,” writes the letter-writer who calls herself Body Negative. “And then the pattern starts all over again.” Hilary Kinavey, M.S., L.P.C., and Dana Sturtevant, M.S., R.D., the co-owners of Be Nourished, join the Sugars on today’s episode to offer Body Negative and women like her some hope.
2018-06-0941 minSeason 5 - Christy Harrison - Intuitive Eating Dietitian, Anti-Diet Author, & Certified Eating Disorders SpecialistFood Psych #154: The Truth About Recovery with Jes Baker Body-liberation activist and author Jes Baker joins to talk about her new book, Landwhale; the value in all kinds of coping mechanisms and why we need to stop demonizing so-called “emotional eating;” the transmission of body negativity, body dysmorphia, and chronic dieting through family members; the difference between intellectually understanding HAES and actually integrating its practices into our lives and recovery journeys; and so much more! Plus, Christy answers a listener question about how to deal with family members commenting on your snack choices, and whether intuitive eating really requires us to eat entirely without distractions. JES BAKER...
2018-04-3000 min
Body KindnessIt’s Good to be "RAD" Why radical dietetics is a good thing for health enhancement with Dana Sturtevant of Be NourishedDana Sturtevant had a wake-up call when she realized her diet and weight-centered nutrition research work wasn’t really helping improve health and well-being. She co-founded Be Nourished, a community outpatient clinic and professional training institute. Recognized as one of America’s top radical dietitians, Dana encourages movement toward a compassionate, weight-inclusive model of self-care to address body oppression, heal body shame, and disrupt patterns of chronic dieting and disordered eating. About Dana: Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD is a trainer, mentor, yoga teacher, and dietitian specializing in Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. She is the co-fo...
2018-03-2156 minSeason 5 - Christy Harrison - Intuitive Eating Dietitian, Anti-Diet Author, & Certified Eating Disorders SpecialistFood Psych #146: Binge Eating Recovery & Intuitive Exercise with Kristy Fassio Certified Body Trust Provider and Health at Every Size personal trainer Kristy Fassio joins us to talk about the restrict-binge cycle and binge eating disorder; how to make fitness work for people in larger bodies; why diet culture is The Life Thief and how it steals our power, freedom, and joy; how restriction feeds into emotional eating; and so much more! Plus, Christy answers a listener question about how to refute arguments in favor of a particular diet.Kristy Fassio is a mom, AFAA certified personal trainer, and a certified Body Trust Provider. When she’s not pl...
2018-03-0500 min
The BodyLove Project with Jessi HaggertyEp. 051: Dana Sturtevant & Hilary Kinavey on Building Body TrustDana Sturtevant and Hilary Kinavey are the co-founders of Be Nourished, a weight neutral practice based in Portland, OR. In this episode Dana and Hilary talk about how to build Body Trust(TM), why it's so important for clinicians doing this work to use weight neutral messaging in our marketing materials, and why this work has to support people in ALL bodies. You can learn more about Be Nourished and their upcoming workshops at: https://benourished.org/
2018-01-241h 03
Dietitians Unplugged PodcastDana Sturtevant InterviewAaron and Glenys spend some time talking to Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD about how she met her business partner Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC and how they started Be Nourished. We also discuss an amazing rant that Dana posted online a while back about how the influence of diet culture permeates our world and infiltrates the discussions of some of those who we look up to for influence and support in our journey to love wholeheartedly. Along with gems of knowledge about healthism and weigh inclusivity, Dana shares amazing advice for anyone who is going to start to add yoga in...
2017-11-2056 min
The Mindful Dietitian - Snack Sized InsightsBody Trust & Your best C-grade Work with Dana SturtevantDana Sturtevant, MS, RD, RYT on Body Trust, the power of Poetry & being a diet culture crusader!
Please join me as I speak with the inspiring Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD; nutrition therapist, yoga instructor and founder and educator at The Be Nourished Training Institute in Oregon, Portland. Dana, along with business partner Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC, deliver programmes to health professionals and the wider community focussed on the art and science of behaviour change and advocate for Body Trust®; which they believe to be the beating heart behind the cultivation of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating p...
2017-08-211h 24
Every Body | Reclaiming Body TalkRelease Food & Weight Obsession - Hilary Kinavey & Dana SturtevantEB013 Release Food and Weight Obsession with Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant of Be Nourished Hilary Kinavey, MS, Licensed Professional Counselor and Dana Sturtevant, MS, Registered Dietician are the founders of Be Nourished, founded on the idea that people are born with remarkable instincts to love and care for their bodies. They believe "Body Trust® is a birthright. Our passion is helping people lose the weight of body shame to create the change they seek from a deeper place." With Hilary's counseling expertise and Dana's insightful dietitian skills, we talk about some current events like celebrity...
2017-08-0345 min