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**The Body Trust® Podcast**

Welcome 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 with you!

Latest Episodes:

13. Exploring Grief in the Context of Body Trust Mar 11, 2025

In 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 issues like fear of death and bodily autonomy, and offer personal anecdotes to illustrate their points. The episode concludes with practical advice on acknowledging and honoring one’s grief, stressing the importance of community and support during such times.

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Looking for community? Our 2025 Body Trust Certification Cohort begins March 13th. Learn more here.

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RESOURCES

Size acceptance as a grief process: observations from psychotherapy with lesbian feminists by Jeanne Courtney

Reclaiming Body Trust by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant

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12. Debunking Misconceptions About Body Trust Feb 25, 2025

In 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 that influence health and well-being. They also clarify that their Body Trust Certification Program is open to a diverse range of participants, not just healthcare providers. So if body trust resonates with you consider joining the next certification cohort this March

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Looking for community? Our 2025 Body Trust Certification Cohort begins March 13th. Learn more here.

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We were made for these times

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11. Navigating Chaos and Strengthening Community in Turbulent Times Feb 11, 2025

In 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 need for multiple, coordinated approaches to activism.

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Looking for community? Our 2025 Body Trust Certification Cohort begins March 13th. Learn more here.

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We were made for these times

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10. Almond Moms, Biohacking Dads and Lineages of Harm Jan 28, 2025

In 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.

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Looking for community? Our 2025 Body Trust Certification Cohort begins March 13th. Learn more here.

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RESOURCES
Inside the Dark Biohacked Heart of Silicon Valley

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9. Practicing Healthcare from a Weight Inclusive Lens Jan 14, 2025

In 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 healthcare. The conversation further covers the importance of community and support for providers advocating for change.

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Looking for community? Our 2025 Body Trust Certification Cohort begins March 13th. Learn more here.

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RESOURCES
The Weight-Inclusive vs. Weight-Normative Approach to Health

Weight & Healthcare Newsletter

Directory of Certified Body Trust Specialists

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8. Challenging New Year's Resolutions: Embracing a Body Trust Approach Dec 31, 2024

In 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 episode encourages listeners to adopt more compassionate, flexible, and body-positive practices for the new year.

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us.

Looking for community? Our 2025 Body Trust Certification Cohort begins March 13th. Learn more here.

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7. Health and Weight are not Correlated: A Critical Examination Dec 17, 2024

In 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.

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Looking for community? Our GLP-1 Webinar Series is coming up in January. Learn more here.

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Resources:

ASDAH Principles and Framework of Care

Let’s Talk About Halloween

Send us your thoughts/questions.

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6. Q&A: Debunking Weight Loss Myths Dec 03, 2024

In 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.

REFERENCES

Body Trust Certification

Ugly Laws Video

Reclaiming Ugly with Vanessa Rochelle Lewis

The Bizarre and Racist History of the BMI

How the Trauma Field is Traumatizing Higher Weight People

A Letter to All Therapists about Weight Stigma

Plastic Surgery and Prisons

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5. Navigating Family, Boundaries, and Diet Culture During Holidays Nov 19, 2024

In 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

Foundations of body trust

How to talk to people about body trust

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4. The seduction of GLP-1’s: desperation, stigma, and fat bias Nov 05, 2024

In 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 food and body, pre and post weight loss intervention.

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Looking for community? Our School for Unlearning holds monthly live webinars. Learn more here: https://centerforbodytrust.com/school-for-unlearning/

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3. Exploring the normalization and consequences of GLP-1’s Oct 22, 2024

In 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 challenge oppressive systems.

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Keen on taking a course or program? Our School for Unlearning holds monthly live webinars. Learn more here: https://centerforbodytrust.com/school-for-unlearning/

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https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/26/nyregion/ozempic-nyc-neighborhoods-diabetes.html

https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/glp1/

Let’s Talk about Weight Loss Injectables

Ragen Chastain Weight & Healthcare Substack

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2. Unpacking Diet Culture: gender, health, and dieting’s impact on society Oct 08, 2024

In 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 biases perpetuate harmful behaviors and beliefs, and the commodification of diet culture through various industries. The episode underscores the importance of adopting a more inclusive and intersectional perspective and challenging societal acceptance of weight stigma and anti-fat bias.

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us.

Keen on taking a course or program? Our School for Unlearning holds monthly live webinars. Learn more here: https://centerforbodytrust.com/school-for-unlearning/

For more on all of our offerings: https://centerforbodytrust.com/offerings/

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1. What is Body Trust? Reclaiming trust in our bodies, rejecting anti-fat conditioning Sep 24, 2024

This 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 positive relationship with one's body.

Thanks for listening! Let us know what you thought through the social channels below, and please leave a review so that like-minded people can find us.

Keen on taking a course or programme? Check out our offerings here: https://centerforbodytrust.com/offerings/

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Website: https://centerforbodytrust.com

Blog: https://centerforbodytrust.com/body-trust-blog

Facebook: https://facebook.com/CenterForBodyTrust

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/center4bodytrust

Produced by Wowow Podcasts

Trailer Sep 11, 2024

Welcome 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 with you!

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