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Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonA Body Peace Conversation on Mothers, Daughters & Inherited Body StoriesIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Body Peace Podcast, Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer explore the emotional, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics between mothers and daughters—and how these relationships shape our body image and food beliefs.Drawing from their own stories, client experiences, and decades of clinical insight, Nina and Jennie invite listeners into a nuanced conversation. They dismantle simplistic narratives around “mom blame” and instead illuminate how mothers, too, have been shaped by a culture of body dissatisfaction, diet trends, and inherited trauma.They reflect on questions like:What happen...
2025-08-2630 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonBreaking Up with the Scale: A Path to Body PeaceWhat happens when your self-worth gets tied to a number? In this episode, Jennie Kramer and body relationship expert Nina Manolson dive into the emotional minefield of stepping on the scale. Together, they unpack the weight stigma embedded in medical settings, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures of body checking, and the internalized beliefs that often drive disordered patterns. Through stories and clinical insight, they explore how individuals can reclaim body autonomy, challenge harmful narratives, and rebuild a relationship with food and self that’s rooted in trust and not fear. If you've ever felt reduced to a nu...
2025-08-2632 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonThe Privilege of Growing Older with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonWe’ve been conditioned to fear aging—to see wrinkles as something to fight, signs of time as something to erase, and youth as the ultimate ideal. But what if everything we’ve been taught about aging is misguided? In this powerful episode of Body Peace Podcast, hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson explore the deeply ingrained beliefs that make us resist aging rather than embrace it.They dive into the $80 billion anti-aging industry, the glorification of youth in the media, and the relentless pressure to look younger at any cost. But beyond the surface, they uncover someth...
2025-08-2627 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonPleasure Without Pressure: Reclaiming Desire & Body Confidence with Dana D’AlessandroCan I Allow Myself to Experience Pleasure?In this deeply insightful conversation, hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson sit down with certified sex therapist Dana D’Alessandro to explore the intersections of body image, sexuality, and pleasure. They discuss the pressures that women face—from societal expectations to self-judgment—and how these shape our sense of intimacy and self-connection. Dana shares her expertise on how our personal template for pleasure evolves, how desire changes with age, and why pleasure doesn’t have to be defined by outdated norms. The Erotic Template: How our experiences, upbringing, and body...
2025-08-2635 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonA Reflective Check-In on Navigating Uncertainty with Jennie & NinaWe are so excited to bring you the Body Peace Podcast—a space for deep, compassionate, and real conversations about our relationships with our bodies, food, and the world around us.For so many of us, the journey with our bodies and food feels like an endless cycle—moments of confidence and care followed by frustrating setbacks into familiar, painful patterns. We try so hard to be kind to ourselves, only to feel defeated when old thoughts or behaviors resurface.But what if the goal wasn’t perfection? What if the path forward wasn’t about fi...
2025-08-2629 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonBody Peace Conversation on Mothers, Daughters & Inherited Body Stories- Season 3 Episode 27In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Body Peace Podcast, Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer explore the emotional, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics between mothers and daughters—and how these relationships shape our body image and food beliefs.
Drawing from their own stories, client experiences, and decades of clinical insight, Nina and Jennie invite listeners into a nuanced conversation. They dismantle simplistic narratives around “mom blame” and instead illuminate how mothers, too, have been shaped by a culture of body dissatisfaction, diet trends, and inherited trauma.
They reflect on questions like:
What happen...
2025-08-0829 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonCraving Comfort: Understanding Emotional Eating- Season 3 Episode 26In this episode of Body Peace Podcast , Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson invite listeners into an honest, compassionate, and clinically grounded exploration of emotional eating—a behavior that so many experience, yet so few feel permission to speak about without shame.
The conversation begins with a powerful original poem by Nina, A Poem for Anyone Who's Ever Eaten Their Feelings, setting the tone for an episode rooted in curiosity, tenderness, and self-understanding. Jennie and Nina go on to unpack the difference between emotional eating and binge eating, the somatic experience of feelings, and the way modern culture ha...
2025-08-0828 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonBreaking Up with the Scale: A Path to Body Peace- Season 3 Episode 25What happens when your self-worth gets tied to a number? In this episode, Jennie Kramer and body relationship expert Nina Manolson dive into the emotional minefield of stepping on the scale.
Together, they unpack the weight stigma embedded in medical settings, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures of body checking, and the internalized beliefs that often drive disordered patterns. Through stories and clinical insight, they explore how individuals can reclaim body autonomy, challenge harmful narratives, and rebuild a relationship with food and self that’s rooted in trust and not fear. If you've ever felt reduced to a nu...
2025-08-0832 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonThe Privilege of Growing Older- Season 3 Episode 24We’ve been conditioned to fear aging—to see wrinkles as something to fight, signs of time as something to erase, and youth as the ultimate ideal. But what if everything we’ve been taught about aging is misguided? In this powerful episode of Body Peace Podcast, hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson explore the deeply ingrained beliefs that make us resist aging rather than embrace it.
They dive into the $80 billion anti-aging industry, the glorification of youth in the media, and the relentless pressure to look younger at any cost. But beyond the surface, they uncover someth...
2025-08-0827 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonPleasure Without Pressure: Reclaiming Desire & Body Confidence with Dana D’Alessandro - Season 3 Episode 23Can I Allow Myself to Experience Pleasure?
In this deeply insightful conversation, hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson sit down with certified sex therapist Dana D’Alessandro to explore the intersections of body image, sexuality, and pleasure. They discuss the pressures that women face—from societal expectations to self-judgment—and how these shape our sense of intimacy and self-connection. Dana shares her expertise on how our personal template for pleasure evolves, how desire changes with age, and why pleasure doesn’t have to be defined by outdated norms.
The Erotic Template: How our experiences, upbringing, and body...
2025-08-0835 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonNavigating Uncertainty with Jennie & Nina - Season 3 Episode 22We are so excited to bring you the Body Peace Podcast—a space for deep, compassionate, and real conversations about our relationships with our bodies, food, and the world around us.
For so many of us, the journey with our bodies and food feels like an endless cycle—moments of confidence and care followed by frustrating setbacks into familiar, painful patterns. We try so hard to be kind to ourselves, only to feel defeated when old thoughts or behaviors resurface.
But what if the goal wasn’t perfection? What if the path forward wasn’t about fi...
2025-08-0829 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonWhat Your Brain is Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading Your Cognitive Well-BeingWhat Your Brain is Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading Your Cognitive Well-Being with Lisa Feiner In this episode of Body Peace Podcast, hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson sit down with Lisa Feiner, co-founder of Sharp Again, to explore the evolving relationship we have with our brain health across the life spectrum. Rather than focusing on surface-level wellness checklists, this conversation invites us to gently explore the deeper work of understanding the root causes behind cognitive shifts, memory changes, and how we can care for our minds with curiosity and agency.
2025-03-0734 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonUnpacking Diet Culture and the Journey to Empowerment with Dr. Kim DanielsUnpacking Diet Culture and the Journey to Empowerment with Dr. Kim DanielsIn this powerful conversation, clinical psychologist and host of the Emotional Eating and Everything Else podcast, Dr. Kim Daniels, joins Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer to explore the intersections of therapy, diet culture, and healing. Dr. Daniels shares her personal and professional journey into therapy, emphasizing the pervasive cultural pressures that shape women’s relationships with food and body image. The discussion delves into the transformative approach of Internal Family Systems (IFS), highlighting the importance of understanding our internal parts and connecting with the...
2025-03-0638 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonUnburdened Eating with Jeanne Cantanzaro EP 19Hosts Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer dive into the transformative concept of Unburdened Eating with Dr. Jeanne Catanzaro. Dr. Catanzaro, a clinical psychologist specializing in eating disorders and trauma for over 25 years, and the author of the thought-provoking book, Unburdened Eating: Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body Using an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Approach.Dr. Catanzaro explains how Internal Family Systems (IFS) views our inner world as composed of "parts," each playing a distinct role in our thoughts and behaviors. Some parts may carry "burdens," or extreme beliefs and emotions, often stemming from trauma or...
2024-12-0445 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonThe Shirt Tug: Is Your Closet Yelling at You? EP 18The podcast episode with Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer dives deep into the emotional and cultural dynamics behind a seemingly small habit many women have—the "shirt tug." It’s not just about adjusting clothing; it’s about addressing the relationship we have with our bodies and the cultural messages that shape how we see ourselves.Nina and Jennie unpack how the shirt tug reflects deeper feelings of self-consciousness and body dissatisfaction. It's not just about fixing clothing; it’s a reaction to internalized weight stigma and societal pressures. Jennie aptly notes, "The shirt tug fundamentally says, 'I'm not...
2024-11-2029 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonCamera Shy? Why Women Dodge Photos EP 17Embrace Your Authentic Self: The Power of Showing Up in PhotosIn a world driven by visual media, it's no surprise that many of us feel nervous or even avoid being in front of the camera. In a recent conversation between body image experts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson, they explored this common fear and shared powerful insights on how to embrace being seen, imperfections and all.The Pressure to Look PerfectJennie candidly admitted her own initial resistance to the idea of a photo shoot with Nina. "All you...
2024-10-2226 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonThe Silent Struggle: Midlife Eating Disorders with Betsy Brenner EP 16Journey of Recovery and Healing in MidlifeIn this episode, hosts Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer talk with Betsy Brenner. She shares her deeply personal story of battling an eating disorder in midlife and the profound lessons she has learned through her recovery journey. Brenner’s 2021 memoir, The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife, details her experience of emotional trauma, anxiety, and depression, culminating in a late diagnosis of anorexia. While Brenner’s story is unique, it shines a light on the often-overlooked issue of eatin...
2024-10-0834 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonWHY DIETS DON'T WORK EP 15Break Free from Diet Culture and Embrace Body AutonomyIn today’s episode, Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson talk about the pitfalls of diet culture, the emotional toll of restrictive eating, and the path to reclaiming your body autonomy. Both Jennie and Nina share personal experiences and insights from working with clients who have struggled for years with the allure of diets, promising a quick fix for deeper issues.As they highlight, the dieting cycle is often rooted in societal pressures—especially around body image...
2024-09-2431 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonGet Some Sleep! EP 14The Critical Link Between Sleep and Your Relationship with FoodIn this episode hosts, Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer discuss the importance of sleep and its profound connection to how we manage food, hunger, and overall well-being. Their conversation touches on the challenges that affect lots of women, from balancing busy schedules to managing the impacts of hormonal changes and menopause, all of which disrupt sleep patterns and influence eating behaviors.Sleep and Hunger SignalsFind out how sleep d...
2024-09-1729 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonThriving Despite our Fat-Phobic World with Ragen Chastain EP13Embracing Movement on Our Own TermsIn a recent enlightening discussion with hosts Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer, guest RagenChastain shares her experience with the often-complex relationship with movement. This conversation sheds light on how societal pressures and diet culture have influenced our views on exercise and body movement.The Influence of Diet Culture on MovementRagen highlights the profound impact of diet culture on our perception of exercise. From a young age, we are taught to view movement as a preventative measure or punishment for weight...
2024-07-1129 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonFood Prep Made Easy! Reframe Your Relationship with Food and Cooking EP 12Reframe YourRelationship with Food and CookingThis episode has co-host Jenny Kramer talking with co-host Nina Manolson about how shelearned to cook. It also highlights our relationship to food and what that means to each of them.Together they explore the idea that cooking can be enjoyable and manageable for everyone, regardless of skill level or background. It challenges the notion that complex recipes andfancy presentations are essential for a successful kitchen experience.If you love cooking or...
2024-06-2733 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonThe Swimsuit Edition- At Every Size! With Manny Martins-Karman EP11For too many women, what to wear, how to dress and all the decisions around fashion brings anxiety. It can be so stressful that many avoid thinking about how they really feel and what makes them happy. Today’s conversation is going to spark a welcome bit of joy around all things wardrobe related. In a captivating discussion with hosts Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer, MannyMartins-Karman, an extraordinary artist and social media influencer, shared herjourney of self-acceptance and the transformative power of fashion. Manny’svibrant presence and unique styl...
2024-06-1336 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonOprah, Weight Loss Drugs & Food Noise EP10Body Image, Weight Loss, and Food Noise: What You Need to KnowHosts Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer unpack the cultural messages around weight loss and weight loss drugs, specifically the GLP-1 medications. They also delve into the concept of "food noise" – that constant chatter in our heads about food and body size.Oprah isn’t the only celebrity to use weight loss medication, but she may be the most visible in terms of messaging. She recently shared her experience using the GLP-1 drug and Jennie and Nina are talking about all of it on this...
2024-06-0632 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonCompare & Despair with Jennie Kramer & Nina Manolson EP9Co-hosts Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer are back and todaythey’re talking about how we all compare ourselves to others and the negativeconsequences of this behavior.Imposter syndrome is real, for even the most accomplishedand confident among us. Hear how this has shown up for both Jennie and Nina and how they address it for themselves and how they help their clients with thisuniversal issue.Steps to combat negative comparisons:o Limit exposure to social media and other sources that promote un...
2024-03-0827 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonWhat are you Grieving? EP8Listen to this in-depth conversation between Nancy Loefflerand hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson about Nancy's journey through griefand her book, "The Alchemy of Grief: Your Journey to Wholeness."Nancy shares her personal story of loss, the process of excavating her life tofind meaning and purpose after her daughter's death, and the importance ofacknowledging and processing grief in its various forms.Connectwith NancyThe Alchemy of Grief: YourJourney to Wholeness...
2024-03-0829 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonMy Partner’s Weight Loss Journey: What to Expect and How to be Supportive EP7When one partner embarks on a weightloss journey, it can have a significant impact on the other partner, even ifthey are not actively trying to lose weight themselves. This blog post exploresthe different ways this can happen, and offers tips for navigating thesechallenges.Key points:• Partners of people who are losing weight may experience envy, insecurity, and a feeling that their own body is being judged.• The way weight loss is achieved can also be a source of tension, especially if it i...
2024-03-0829 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonThe "C" word: CONTROL with Jennie Kramer & Nina Manolson EP6Jennie and Nina are talking about control today. We are living in a time where there’s a lot happening in the world that is out of our hands. Wars, climate disasters and political unrest are just a few things that leave us feeling out of control. We find ourselves feeling like we don’t have agency to make decisions. There are real things we can’t control, and there are imagined things that we like to think we can control and everything in between. What do humans want? They want to make adiff...
2024-02-0929 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonFabulous Clothes for the Body You Have with Guest Jenny Rushmore EP5Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson are talking to Jenny Rushmore, the founder of Cashmerette. She shares her inspiring journey of revolutionizing clothing patterns to fit women of all sizes and shapes. Having struggled with finding clothes that fit her own body, especially due to her larger bust size, Jenny embarked on a mission to create patterns that accommodate various body types. Jenny's story is one of resilience, creativity, and empowerment, showing how clothing can be a tool for self-expression and confidence-building. Through Cashmerette, she not only offers practical solutions for clothing fit but also challenges h...
2024-02-0932 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonNavigating Binge Eating Disorder and Embracing Body Autonomy: A Conversation with Amy Pershing and Chevice Turner EP4Hosts Nina and Jennie are joined by guests Amy Pershing and Chevice Turner. Together they discuss the profound journey of recovery from Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and the importance of embracing body autonomy. Amy, the founding director of Bodywise, and Chevice, the founder of the Binge Eating Disorder Association, shared insights from their extensive experience in the field.Key Talking Points:Background and ExpertiseThe Book: Binge Eating Disorder, The Journey to Recover and Beyond Body Autonomy PhilosophyInfluence of Trauma on Binge Eating Internal Family systems (IFS) ApproachShame and Grief in RecoveryDiscussion on Weight Loss...
2024-02-0937 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonCelebrities and Aging Bodies with Jennie Kramer & Nina Manolson EP3The conversation revolves around the topic of aging and itscultural impact, focusing on how celebrities' aging is scrutinized and itsinfluence on regular individuals. Hosts, Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer,discuss the privileges and challenges of aging, emphasizing the culturalconversation around it. They explore societal attitudes, the impact of media, andthe pressure to conform to youth and beauty standards. Billions of dollars arespent every year to deny, slow, or minimize the impact of aging, nearly all relatedto how...
2024-02-0931 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonGrief, Love & Food: with Rachel Zimmerman EP2Hosts Jennie and Nina are talking with Rachel Zimmerman, an award-winning journalist covering health and medicine for over two decades. Rachel is talking about her unique and up close perspective on loss and grief and trauma. She breaks down what current research is doing to understand how collective trauma as well as intergenerational trauma impact us today, as a society and as individuals. She also shares her very personal story of trauma around loss and grief. Her daughter’s father and her former husband committed suicide. At the time, Zimmerman explains sh...
2024-02-0934 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonFresh Starts or Desperate Measures EP 1This timewill be different. Have you’ve said that to yourself? The new year brings pressure about all the things we need to change. The pressure of fixing things, especially changes in ourbodies, can be overwhelming leading to desperate measures because this time ishas to work. Hosts Jennie and Nina are talking about this timely topic on this inaugural episode of Body Peace Podcast. Making changes, wanting to evolve and grow is part of thehuman journey. Jennie points out that change doesn’t mean...
2024-02-0928 min
Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina ManolsonBody Peace PodcastWelcome to the Body Peace Podcast (formerly Herstory on a Plate). We are so excited to bring you the Body Peace Podcast—a space for deep, compassionate, real conversations about our relationships with our bodies, food, and the world around us. What began as Herstory on a Plate has grown into something deeper. As conversations evolved, so did our mission. Body Peace® is about stepping off the battlefield with yourself. It’s not about fixing, controlling, or striving for perfection—it’s about finding peace, reconnecting with your body, and learn...
2024-01-1701 min