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Find Your Strong PodcastPilates Princesses Vs Muscle Mommies. Our Take.Send us a textThis was a feisty conversation.The conversation was inspired by an article from Mikala Jamison on Substack, entitled 'The Long Con of Pilates Culture.'This is by no means a takedown of Pilates as a movement modality. I (Christine) am a Pilates teacher myself and swear by its considerable benefits, however, I would not be inclined to direct a client to Pilates if they wanted to increase muscle mass or bone density.You can absolutely build strength in Pilates, and you can improve muscle endurance, joint...
2025-10-1730 min
Busy BodyOur Body Our Self with writer, author Mikala Jamison Pt. 2In the 2nd episode of my conversation with Mikala Jamison, author of the substack Body Type and upcoming book, The Forever Project (out next summer!). We pick up where we left off discussing the the importance of curiosity over criticism, and how societal trends impact our self-perception and our ever ongoing journey towards embracing our bodies without judgment. Such a great convo, look out for more when Mikala’s book comes out this spring!To get updates on Mikala's book publication and read her work disentangling of fads from fitness, subscribe to her substack and follow her on...
2025-08-291h 07
Real Food RecoveryFrom Binge to Powerlifting: Mikala Jamison's Real Food Recovery RideWelcome to Real Food Recovery, a podcast created by two lifelong processed food addicts with over 100 years of addiction (and recovery) between them. Paige Alexander and Jamie Morgan Reno use their Real Food Recovery podcast and social media channels to share their struggles, lessons learned, tools, tips, and resources that freed them from decades of food addiction, obsession, and loss. Join us as we welcome Mikala Jamison, an award-winning journalist, editor, and essayist who often writes about body image, body changes, eating disorder recovery, and getting strong (in more ways than one). Her first book, T...
2025-08-2853 min
Busy BodyOur body Our Self with writer, author Mikala JamisonIn this episode of Busy Body Podcast I speak with Mikala Jamison, author of the substack Body Type and upcoming book, The Forever Project (out next summer!). We discuss the both-and of caring for one's body with exercise while also being aware of the societal norms and pressures of living in a body that is policed by society to have a certain appearance or ability. What is body image? How do we engage with fitness without falling into a spiral of metrics and calorie counting? We dive deep in this conversation! Stay tuned for part 2!To get...
2025-08-1355 min
Mess WorldA Hermeneutic Analysis of Jones Road BeautyWe’re back with another episode of The Review of Mess: a podcast collaboration between The Review of Beauty (by me, Jessica DeFino) and I
2025-06-021h 50
Substack Live PodcastUse Substack to get an agent & launch your book with Mikala Jamison & Jason ChatfieldTo listen to the full episode, join us at Substack Writers at Work!https://www.substackwritersatwork.com/In today's episode:Learn how to grow your Substack with live shows, discover author success secrets from Jason Chatfield & Mikala Jamison, plus March's top engagement strategies from Substack's leading expert.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:15 Meet the Guests: Mikayla Jamison02:26 Meet the Guests: Jason Chatfield05:09 Mikayla's Substack Journey06:07 Jason's Substack Journey09:43 Book Deals and Publishing Insights23:44 The Role of Substack in Book Deals
2025-03-251h 08
The Hot Fat Guy Club Podcast11- BODY TYPE WITH MIKALA JAMISON11- BODY TYPE WITH MIKALA JAMISON. The Hot Fat Guy Club is honored to have writer Mikala Jamison on the Podcast this week.
Mikala Jamison is a professional editor and freelance writer who is also a curator of discourse about bodies and body image in the modern era: She publishes the bestselling Substack, Body Type, a two-time Substack Featured Publication, to offer essays and insights on those topics. As a result of her work in Body Type, Mikala is working on her first book; she is represented by Kayla Lightner at Ayesha Pande Literary.
2024-08-081h 04
Slate AdviceHow To!: Start Strength TrainingMeg once was a terror in the world of roller derby. But these days, her sedentary lifestyle is making everyday physical activities a tad daunting. (We’re looking at you, groceries that need to be carried up four flights of stairs!). She wants to start lifting weights, but she’s unsure where to start—and whether she can avoid the bro-culture of many weight rooms. On this episode of How To!: Courtney Martin brings in writer and powerlifter Mikala Jamison, who was in Meg’s shoes not that long ago. She shares how she got started, why lifting is a lifelon...
2024-06-1844 min
Slate HealthHow To!: Start Strength TrainingMeg once was a terror in the world of roller derby. But these days, her sedentary lifestyle is making everyday physical activities a tad daunting. (We’re looking at you, groceries that need to be carried up four flights of stairs!). She wants to start lifting weights, but she’s unsure where to start—and whether she can avoid the bro-culture of many weight rooms. On this episode of How To!: Courtney Martin brings in writer and powerlifter Mikala Jamison, who was in Meg’s shoes not that long ago. She shares how she got started, why lifting is a lifelon...
2024-06-1844 min
Slate ConversationsHow To!: Start Strength TrainingMeg once was a terror in the world of roller derby. But these days, her sedentary lifestyle is making everyday physical activities a tad daunting. (We’re looking at you, groceries that need to be carried up four flights of stairs!). She wants to start lifting weights, but she’s unsure where to start—and whether she can avoid the bro-culture of many weight rooms. On this episode of How To!: Courtney Martin brings in writer and powerlifter Mikala Jamison, who was in Meg’s shoes not that long ago. She shares how she got started, why lifting is a lifelon...
2024-06-1844 min
Slate CultureHow To!: Start Strength TrainingMeg once was a terror in the world of roller derby. But these days, her sedentary lifestyle is making everyday physical activities a tad daunting. (We’re looking at you, groceries that need to be carried up four flights of stairs!). She wants to start lifting weights, but she’s unsure where to start—and whether she can avoid the bro-culture of many weight rooms. On this episode of How To!: Courtney Martin brings in writer and powerlifter Mikala Jamison, who was in Meg’s shoes not that long ago. She shares how she got started, why lifting is a lifelon...
2024-06-1844 min
How To!How To Start Strength TrainingMeg once was a terror in the world of roller derby. But these days, her sedentary lifestyle is making everyday physical activities a tad daunting. (We’re looking at you, groceries that need to be carried up four flights of stairs!). She wants to start lifting weights, but she’s unsure where to start—and whether she can avoid the bro-culture of many weight rooms. On this episode of How To!: Courtney Martin brings in writer and powerlifter Mikala Jamison, who was in Meg’s shoes not that long ago. She shares how she got started, why lifting is a lifelon...
2024-06-1844 min
Leaving the TheaterChallengers (w Kala Jamison)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Challengers with Mikala Jamison of The Body TypeRYJ and Kala agree that this is one of the horniest tennis films they’ve ever seenKala- 3 of 5 starsRYJ - 3.5 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Mikala Jamison on IG - @_bodytypeCheck out Kala’s newsletter on body image Body Type using this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist, and Jake JensenWritten by Justin KuritzkesDirected by Luca Guadagni...
2024-04-2915 min
Straight UpSydney Sweeney’s rom com, EmRata and dressing for the male gazeWho is it that you’re really dressing for? That’s the Q we’re debating this week in light of Emily Ratajkowski’s recent Glamour interview, where she says she “kind of feels like everybody’s bullshitting when people say, ‘Oh, no, I’m doing this for the girlies.’” Also: Sydney Sweeney’s Anyone But You, the ‘rom com with an edge’ that was one of the most talked about films of the past year, thanks to the cheating rumours surrounding the costars. And what about the bizarre pizza restaurant allegations in relation to Sydney’s fianceé? Finally, our actual verdict on J.Lo’s...
2024-02-2259 min
Leaving the TheaterBarbie (w/ Kala Jamison of Body Type)Ronald Young Jr. reviews Barbie with Mikala Jamison... RYJ and Kala agree that this movie should be competing with Oppenheimer for a second time, but this time for Oscars.Kala- 4.4 of 5 starsRYJ - 4.50 of 5 starsFollow me on IG, and Twitter - @ohitsbigron Follow Mikala Jamison on IG - @_bodytypeCheck out Kala’s newsletter on body image Body Type using this linkAvailable in TheatersStarring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Ki...
2023-07-3117 min
Strong Not StarvingIs Hard Exercise a Bad Thing? Pushing Vs Punishing in The Gym, and Is It Necessary to Enjoy Exercise? w Mikala JamisonThere's a lot of criticism going around in the world of intense exercise. Is it even good for you? Should you be training that hard? When does training hard become a disorder? Mikala Jamison joins me in this episode to unpack the Pushing Vs Punishing balance. Beat Binge Eating Essentials - Free Download: https://www.mkaincoaching.com/beat-binge-eating-essentials-packMikala JamisonSubstack: https://bodytype.substack.com/?fbclid=PAAaZJlD7GVcuSPCzM6h9TyEgzWqFXrcCRTtpd_7pXIBwGoWKD-Dqspnx59C0_aem_ASiSQHHegCVkqxdc0I22t-CBj0I2FFsI3P-OM9vTJtqiJC3dertzoO2PhQqWtjSh9f4Instagram: https://instagram.com/_bodytype?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
2023-06-2748 min
The Story ColliderFatherhood: Stories about dadsIn honor of Father’s Day, this week’s episode is an ode to all the dads out there who are doing their best.Part 1: Pediatrician Ken Haller goes off script when a father comes into the exam room with his young son. Part 2: After years of Mikala Jamison’s dad helping her with her mental health struggles, the roles are reversed when her father is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers.Ken is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital. He serves on the b...
2023-06-1627 min
How We Live Online306: What is the Moral Responsibility of Fitness Influencers? Interview with Mikala JamisonWe chat with Mikala Jamison about all things Fitstagram, personal responsibility in content creation, and the constant quest for nuanced discussions in the health space online.
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2023-05-0859 minStrong Not StarvingEating Disorder Content "About Men", The Right Energy & Intent Behind Changing Your Body, and Overvaluing Weight Loss w Mikala JamisonIn today’s episode Mikala Jamison joins me to discuss how it’s apparently acceptable to be openly hostile towards certain people struggling with eating disorders, how we’re often praised for weight loss and how we look above arguably more important achievements, the steps we can take to improve our relationship with body image, and how different lifestyles affect opportunities and in turn the results we can create with nutrition and fitness. Eating With Intention Download: https://www.mkaincoaching.com/eating-with-intention-downloadMikala Jamison: https://instagram.com/_bodytype?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Body Type...
2023-03-281h 11
Body Truth with Katelyn ParsonsEpisode 123: Binge Eating, Anxiety, & Re-Defining “Normal” Eating with Mikala JamisonIn this episode, we sit down with Mikala Jamison, journalist and publisher of Body Type: The Newsletter. We discuss the secrecy and shame of binge eating, the importance of fitness professionals shifting their message from diet culture and weight-centric language, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.
Mikala is producing a live storytelling show about bodies and body image as part of the local Capital Fringe Festival. "The Body Show" will run on July 16, 17, 23, and 24 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. For more details follow visit...
2022-07-051h 09