The Full Bloom Podcast - body-positive parenting for a more embodied and inclusive next generation

S4 Ep87: What's next for the full bloom project? Sep 21, 2022

After a lot of thought and with a heavy heart, the podcast chapter of the Full Bloom Project is coming to an end. I have learned so much through the creation of the podcast and from our guests and I hope that you have as well. Thank you all for supporting us in the search for a more inclusive next generation. This is not the end of the Full Bloom Project and we hope that you stay in touch with us as we embark on the next chapter. Please consider supporting us on Patreon, Patreon.com/fullbloomproject, and follow us on Instagram @fullbloomproject.

S4 Ep86: When does my child need a mental health day? Jun 08, 2022

There is no health without mental health, and yet we don’t often think to take our kids (or ourselves!) for mental health check-ups. Pediatric mental health struggles are often overlooked, misunderstood, and stigmatized, but Dr. Helen Eggers is changing that with a new Teletherapy platform for kids and families.
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S4 Ep85: How do we create more body positive spaces? May 25, 2022

Dedicated body-positive affinity spaces for youth are hard to come by, but we can and should change that. Hillary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant of Be Nourished join for a conversation about how to apply their Body Trust model to heal ourselves and build a body-compassionate and weight-inclusive world for our children.
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S4 Ep84: What does body-positive adolescent healthcare look like? May 11, 2022

Body-positive adolescent medicine physician, Shelly Aggarwal, joins for a conversation about the nuances of weight-inclusive healthcare during the tween and teen years.
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S4 Ep83: What's the safest way to talk about food and nutrition at school? Apr 27, 2022

We've talked about the well-meaning, yet potentially harmful messages kids hear about food, nutrition, and health in schools...but can we offer more than complaints and concerns? If we're lucky enough to have (or be!) teachers and school administrators who are receptive to making changes, where can we send them for practical, impactful guidance? One place is @Dietitians4teachers, the instagram account run by registered dietitian, Gwen Kostal. Tune in for tons of actionable strategies, compassionate guidance, and an innovation session where Gwen and Zoë noodle over how we can best help school professionals embrace protective, food neutral, food literacy frameworks.
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S4 Ep82: How do we begin to end bias? Apr 13, 2022

Have you ever wondered how your unconscious bias works? Or how we can move away from a culture infected by stigma and towards one dominated by genuine inclusion? Jessica Nordell, author of the book The End of Bias: A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias, is here to offer practical, science based, guidance to help us make meaningful change...and help others do the same.
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S4 Ep81: How can we help victims of weight based bullying? Mar 02, 2022

Weight-based bullying is brutal and, unfortunately, pretty common. Despite our best body-positive efforts to protect our kids, young victims still sustain emotional and psychological wounds that can have traumatic, life-long effects. But… there’s hope. New treatment to help bullied youth has emerged and Dr. Janet Lydecker, of Yale’s Teen POWER program, joins for a conversation about the path towards healing…and how parents can help.
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S4: What is Everything I Need To Know About Eating Disorders Feb 23, 2022

In honor of eating disorders awareness week 2022 we are re-posting this crash course in everything you need to know to support you in early detection and intervention!

S4 Ep80: How do I raise an organized child? Feb 16, 2022

Organized children are not born, they are raised. That is the philosophy of this week’s guest, developmental pediatrician, Dr. Damon Korb. This week we get a crash course in executive function, otherwise known as those critical skills that help us plan, focus, and juggle all of our tasks, goals, and impulses. Dr. Korb shares 5 principles to help us nurture this critical aspect of development in children of all ages, neurotypical and neurodivergent alike.
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S4 Ep79: How do I raise an adventurous eater? Part 2 Feb 02, 2022

This week Dani Lebovitz, of Kid Food Explorers, returns for a real time demonstration of how to build food acceptance skills, featuring two very special guests: Zoë’s kids! In this very practical episode, Dani leads Noah (6) and Leo Bisbing (7.5) on a food exploration adventure, using their 5 senses... in search of delicious!
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S4 Ep78: How do I raise an adventurous eater? Part 1 Jan 19, 2022

As a parent, it is so hard to understand how to feed our kids. Mealtimes can be frustrating! We want to take away morality in foods, but we still want them to eat their veggies. This is where pediatric registered dietitian Dani Levowitz comes in to teach us to be food explorers. In this episode, we talk about how to turn everyday frustrations and anxieties into opportunities for learning and excitement. Through play, we begin our search for delicious and help our kids build confidence and competence, while also encouraging them to learn to eat those vegetables.
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S4 Ep77: What if I need more body positivity for myself? Jan 05, 2022

Do you ever feel like intellectually you connect with concepts of intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, and body-positivity, but when you try to put it into practice for yourself you hit a wall? Well, you’re not alone! In this week’s episode, Zoë partners with Kimmie Singh, RD to give you a taste of what bespoke body-positive support could look for YOU.
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S4 Ep76: But what about diabetes? Dec 15, 2021

With so much conversation about body-acceptance, fat-positivity, and health at every size are we neglecting medical conditions that are long-thought to be caused by “unhealthy lifestyles”? More specifically, how does diabetes fit into all of this if we have a family or personal history, but want to do what we can to minimize our kids’ risk? Zoë sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Gregory Dodell for a lesson on the endocrine system, why diabetes is coated in weight stigma, the interplay of shame and health, and the importance of sustainability when it comes to managing chronic health conditions with a healthy dose of self-compassion.
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S4 Ep75: Is body-positivity benevolent anti-fatness? Dec 01, 2021

Are good intentions good enough when it comes to promoting body-positivity? This week Zoë talks with writer and abolitionist, Da’Shaun Harrison, for a raw conversation about the harmful implications of peddling "body-positivity”. Tune in to learn who most often gets left out of our advocacy efforts and how we can deepen our conversations with each other — and our young people — to amplify the connection between anti-fatness and anti-blackness.
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S4 Ep74: What is everything I need to know about eating disorders? Nov 17, 2021

What exactly is an eating disorder and how much do I actually need to know about them? Dr. Erin Parks, co-founder of Equip, a virtual eating disorder treatment program that helps young people recover at home, joins Zoë for a concise yet thorough “eating disorders 101”. Tune in to learn how to spot disordered behavior in your kids, how to address concerns head-on, when it’s time to consult a professional, and what effective treatment looks like.
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S4 Ep73: How can I become an everyday activist? with Sigrún Daníelsdóttir Nov 03, 2021

Many of us understand how harmful weight stigma can be, but what can any of us actually do about it? In this week’s episode, Zoë is joined by the leader of the Body Respect movement in Iceland, Sigrún Daníelsdóttir, for a discussion about why reducing anti-fat prejudice is so darn hard and how we can use everyday activism to get a little closer to a world where everyone, of every size, can live with dignity, peace, and justice.
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S4 Ep72: Why should I give fat positivity a try? Oct 20, 2021

“Isn’t it cool how asses come in so many different sizes?” In this episode, Dr. Rachel Milner talks to Zoë about what it means to be fat-positive. Through personal and clinical examples they discuss the protective benefits of raising fat-positive children and how to break the cycle of intergenerational weight-related trauma once and for all. Zoë and Rachel offer practical strategies to help you talk to your kids about fat-positivity in a fat-phobic society, navigate awkward moments on the playground, and give you a bonus deep dive into the unique challenges of treating anorexia in fat people (yes, that's a real thing).
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S4 Ep71: Does laziness exist? Oct 06, 2021

When was the last time you dismissed yourself or someone else as “lazy”? This conversationmay change the way you look at that word. Dr. Devon Price, social psychologist, activist, and author of Laziness Does Not Exist joins for a discussion about the origins and legacy of ‘the laziness lie’ and how to arm young people with the skills they need to advocate for themselves and hold on to their “good enoughness” in a culture that tells us we should always be doing more.
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S4 Ep70: How can we change the conversation around weight-based teasing? Sep 22, 2021

This week we’re joined by Jessica Saunders, a feminist trained developmental scientist working to promote positive developmental outcomes across the lifespan and identify ways that negative body experiences can be improved. We discuss the effect of weight-based teasing in school and how teachers are unprepared to have these conversations with students. But who teaches the teachers? Listeners will learn about Jessica’s research on the Comprehensive School Health Approach and how we can work towards weight-neutral health promotion.
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S4 Ep69: Why do we need to de-medicalize fatness? with Marquisele Mercedes Sep 08, 2021

This week we’re joined by Marquisele Mercedes, a writer and doctoral student working at the intersection of public health, fat studies, and scholarship on race/ism. We discuss the need for intersectional representation in spaces challenging oppression, how racism and sizeism show up on the playground, why language policies don’t work, and much more. In this conversation encompassing both academic scholarship and lived experience, listeners will think critically about the language we use with each other and imagine how much safer, humane, and healthier the world could be if we learned to de-medicalize fatness.
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S2 Ep40: [repost] How do I use the toddler years to set the stage for body-positivity? with Dr. Tovah P. Klein, Phd Sep 01, 2021

In this episode from season 2, “the Toddler Whisperer” Dr. Tovah Klein shares how parents can plant seeds for a child’s lifelong success during the toddler years. She explains the “toddler paradox,” gives us insight into the toddler mind, and shares practical tips for feeding toddlers without power struggles.
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S4 Ep68: What if feeding my kids feels too darn hard? With Jennifer Anderson of @kidseatincolor Aug 25, 2021

What good is the knowledge that research says family meals are associated with better academic performanceand lower rates of depression, eating disorders, and substance useif you’re struggling to get out of bed. And who could possibly care about how many servings of fruit and vegetables is optimal for your kid if you can’t even access fresh produce… or figure out how to use it before it rots in your fridge….or can’t figure out how to get your kid to accept anything other than white food? Jennifer Anderson, the dietitian turned influencer behind @kidseatincolor, is here to offer loads of compassion and guidance to those of us who are parenting at the bottom, struggling to make ends meet, fighting with picky eaters, and feeling desperate to just do a little better.

S4 Ep67: How does physical education both help and harm? Aug 10, 2021

All kids need to move, but not all kids get to move. While physical education programs level the socio-economic playing field and plant critical seeds for life-long love of movement, they are also responsible for the grim practice of school-based BMI measurement programs. Berkley Public Health epidemiologist, Dr. Hannah Thompson, joins to fill us in on the state of physical education today and what the research says about what helps… and what unintentionally harms.
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S1 Ep16: [repost] Why do my child's caregivers need to present a united front around body-positivity? Aug 04, 2021

While you're waiting for the next new episode (coming 8/11!) catch up on this conversation with Psychologist Dr. Lauren Muhlheim from our inaugural season. Lauren helped us understand the Health at Every Size® paradigm and the value of building a united front against diet culture. We discuss strategies and possible challenges for uniting with pediatricians, teachers, extended family members, and other care providers in the body-positive nurturing approach.

S4 Ep66: What to do when diet culture shows up at school? Jul 28, 2021

In a year of remote schooling, many parents had a front row seat into their children’s school days — including the ways that diet culture can sneak into the classroom. We brought Virginia Sole-Smith back onto the show to discuss her recent New York Times piece “Are Schools Teaching Kids to Diet?” We also cover how parents can respond if harmful messages about food and bodies are being shared at school.
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[repost] What’s up with #cleaneating? Jul 14, 2021

While you're waiting for the next new episode (dropping on 7/28!) tune into this conversation with researcher Dr. Suman Ambwani about the ubiquitous trend of “clean eating,” cleanses, and other pop culture health fads. She talks us through her research on clean eating and the risks that come with moralizing food, especially for young people. We explore the connections between clean eating and privilege, find out where our kids are getting their health information, and discuss opportunities for public health intervention.

S4 Ep65: How can our kids survive and thrive in an unjust world (while transforming it for the better)? with Lindo Bacon, PhD Jun 30, 2021

The podcast is back! To kick off the newest season, Zoë is joined by the paradigm-shifting researcher, best selling author, and social justice warrior Dr. Lindo Bacon. They discuss radical belonging, self compassion, shame and vulnerability, myths about nutrition and health, and how to support kids’ unique identities and gender expression — all through the lens of how to help young people not just survive, but thrive, in an unjust world.
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S3 Ep38: [repost] What should I teach my daughter about her period? with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Nov 25, 2020

We’re joined by fertility awareness educator Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to learn about all things periods. Lisa discusses common misconceptions about menstrual health, and we explore why helping your daughter understand her menstrual cycle can promote body-positivity.
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S1 Ep20: [repost] How does body positivity work for our transgender and gender nonconforming children? Nov 11, 2020

While we embrace the language used by the original body-positive movement to characterize our signature parenting style, our next hidden gem episode from Season 1, featuring Dr. Carly Guss and researcher Dr. Sabra Katz-Wise about gender non-conforming and trans youth, reminded us that sometimes body-positivity is simply not inclusive enough and, frankly, can miss the point.
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S1 Ep9: [repost] How do I manage junk food? with Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S Oct 28, 2020

It's halloween week and we are reposting our season one conversation with the "original intuitive eating" dietitian and author Evelyn Tribole. She talks with us about the best ways to handle all this “junk food” (aka halloween candy) with kids (and why she uses the term “play food” instead).
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S1 Ep19: [repost] What does my nonjudgmental stance offer my child? Oct 14, 2020

This week it just felt right to take you back to Season one of the pod, episode #19 where Dr. Rebecca Kennedy (before she was the instagram sensation @drbeckyathome) taught us how to harness the power of simplicity and presence to foster emotional connectedness in our kids. We love her “less is more” recommendation to approach our children’s emotional experience like a scientist collecting data — with nonjudgmental curiosity.
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S1 Ep49: [repost] Why do we need to keep talking about weight stigma? with Jeffrey Hunger, PhD Sep 30, 2020

So in honor of Weight Stigma Awareness week we are reposting one of our favorite conversations with Social psychologist Dr. Jeff Hunger, who helps us dig deeper into the available research on weight stigma. He highlights some ironic misconceptions about the impact of weight stigma, including its consequences for mental and physical health, and discusses how parents and healthcare providers can translate research findings to their daily lives.
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S3 Ep64: Intuitive eating for Gen Z, with Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S Sep 16, 2020

Elyse Resch - co-author of Intuitive Eating - answers a listener question about getting her teenager daughters interested in intuitive eating. We also discuss the newest updates to the intuitive eating model, understanding intuitive eating through a social justice lens rather than a nutrition lens, and a play-by-play of how Elyse helps teens think critically about diet culture.
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S1 Ep25: [Repost] What should I definitely quit doing or saying? with Heidi Schauster, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S Sep 09, 2020

It’s "back-to-school" week for us, which means we got a little behind schedule! In anticipation of next week’s season 3 finale, we thought we’d revisit our nourishing conversation with Health at Every Size Dietitian, Heidi Schauster. A fan favorite episode, tune in to learn (or refresh!) the 10 things you are welcome to QUIT DOING to improve your relationships with food, your bodies, and yourself — and nurture the same in your children.
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S3 Ep63: What does it mean to be a culture maker? with Kelly Diels Aug 26, 2020

Feminist marketing consultant and writer Kelly Diels joins us for a conversation about social media, marketing, and culture. We discuss the power of helping our kids notice, name, and build resilience against harmful media messages, and why we should all think of ourselves as culture makers.
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S3 Ep62: Seriously, how many pieces of birthday cake do I let them eat? with Jennifer Harris, RDN, LD, CEDRD Aug 12, 2020

Ellyn Satter Institute faculty member Jenn Harris returns to the show to answer a listener's question about conflicting advice she’s heard about handling “play food” or “sometimes food.” We get clarity around how to apply the Satter model when serving dessert (or when it’s served at a birthday party), discuss what differentiates eating competence and intuitive eating, and learn why structure may be your most powerful parenting tool when it comes to your child’s relationship with food.
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S3 Ep61: Real life parenting for sanity and social change, with Hannah Olavarria & Kelty Green Jul 29, 2020

Zoë talks through a real life body-positive parenting dilemma with Hannah and Kelty — twins, mothers, and co-founders of the Upbringing parenting resource. They dig into parenting for “sanity and social change” and how to support kids who have chronic illnesses or conditions that may complicate their relationship with their bodies.
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S3 Ep60: Nutrition sans diet culture: what can I teach my kids? with Sunny Side Up Nutrition Jul 15, 2020

We spoke with the wonderful team behind Sunny Side Up Nutrition to answer a question from a listener wondering how or what she can teach her kids about nutrition without diet culture sneaking in. Anna and Elizabeth talked us through the value of modeling behaviors, considering developmental stage in the conversations you have about food, what kind of nutrition education is happening in schools, and what really supports kids in maintaining their intuitive eating abilities and growing up into competent eaters.

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S3 Ep59: What do I do when my child's sport has extreme body requirements? with Dana Voelker, PhD Jul 01, 2020

We’re joined by researcher Dr. Dana Voelker to answer a question from a listener whose daughter wants to pursue classical ballet professionally. We discuss characteristics of healthy and unhealthy sports cultures, intuitive exercise, helping kids learn to love movement, and how this parent can help her daughter navigate a field that can be rife with problematic messages about bodies.

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S3 Ep58: Parenting without diet culture, with Oona Hanson Jun 17, 2020

Parent coach and educator Oona Hanson joins us for a conversation about our real-life experiences parenting without diet culture. Leslie and Oona talk about their strategies for helping kids of varied ages learn to recognize and externalize diet culture, handling memes about weight gain, when diet culture and fatphobia sneak into the school curriculum, snacking during quarantine, Adele and celebrity “glow-ups,” and more.
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S1 Ep31: [Repost] Where does fat phobia come from? with Sabrina Strings, PhD Jun 03, 2020

We've decided to hold off on posting the episode we had originally scheduled for today.
In light of recent events - the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others, as well as protests against structural racism, police brutality, and injustice in response - we are instead sharing an old episode that highlights why we cannot talk about body-positivity without talking about racism.
Dr. Sabrina Strings talks us through her research on the origins of fat phobia and the thin ideal, why these phenomenona have always been tied to anti-blackness, and why the assumed connection between weight and health is built on a shaky foundation.
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S3 Ep57: What can I do when social media really upsets my daughter? with Stephanie Jacobs, PhD May 20, 2020

Clinical psychologist Dr. Stephanie Jacobs joins Leslie to answer a question from a parent feeling overwhelmed and helpless in the face of her teenage daughter’s intense emotions. Stephanie gives a crash course in the concepts of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and how distress tolerance skills might be useful for this parent. We discuss why parents may want to manage their own emotional activation before jumping in to help their kids, validation and what it sounds like, concrete examples of DBT distress tolerance skills, and how parents and kids can start putting them into practice today.

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S3 Ep56: How do I get grandparents on board with body-positive parenting? with Laura Hart, PhD May 06, 2020

Researcher Dr. Laura Hart helps us answer a question from a parent wondering how to get her child’s grandparents to support her efforts at creating a body-positive family culture. We learn about the incredible research that Laura has done on preventing the onset of disordered eating and body image struggles — and what all parents and care providers can do to teach children about healthy eating patterns without negatively impacting body image.

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S3 Ep55: "Mom, I'm a vegan now," with Julie Nowak, M.Ed. Apr 22, 2020

Activist and educator Julie Nowak joins us to discuss food justice and body positivity. She helps us respond to a question from a listener concerned about her daughter’s new veganism and its possible connection to body image concerns. We explore the intersection between food/environmental activism and body positivity — and where there is room for both movements to incorporate the ideas of the other. We also discuss warning signs for orthorexia and Julie’s advice for parents about engaging your kids in conversations about intersectional food justice.
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S3 Ep55: Parenting during pandemic, with Becky Kennedy, PhD Apr 08, 2020

Our friend, clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy (aka Dr. Becky At Home), joined us for a much-needed conversation about what we’re all wondering — how in the world do we parent through a pandemic? She offers an amazing balance of compassion, nonjudgmental curiosity, pragmatic advice and examples, and her perspective as both a child development specialist and fellow imperfect mother. We hope you’re all hanging in there, and that you can take something out of this episode to help you navigate this difficult time.
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S3 Ep54: How do I help my kid with stress eating? with A. Janet Tomiyama, PhD Mar 25, 2020

We’re joined by health psychologist Dr. A. Janet Tomiyama this week to respond to a listener’s question about her child stress eating every afternoon after school. (And in these stressful times, this question feels more timely than ever!) What is stress eating, and how should we approach it as parents? We learn about Dr. Tomiyama’s research findings, explore how the research applies to real life, and identify strategies for coping with stress that kids and parents alike can put into practice today.
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S3 Ep53: How can I support my daughter when it's normal at her school for girls to dislike their bodies? with Phillippa Diedrichs, PhD Mar 11, 2020

Season 3 premiere! We’re kicking off the season with our first body-positive parenting in real life question, from a listener wondering how to handle peer and friend influences on her middle school-aged daughter’s body image. We’re joined by the highly accomplished Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs to learn about the research on the causes and consequences of low body confidence, and what interventions really do help improve body image. We cover boutique fitness classes, athleisure, bonding through body talk, an exercise for parents to work on their own body image, and more.
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S2 Ep52: What is fat activism? with Virgie Tovar Feb 26, 2020

In our season 2 finale, author and activist Virgie Tovar shares about her philosophy to “lose hate, not weight,” discusses the history of fat activism, and explores the intersections between racism, sexism, and fatphobia. We also discuss why self-love is so essential for young girls of color. Parents will leave with tons of encouragement, suggestions, and inspiration to imagine the world you would like to live in.
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S2 Ep51: How does gender identity intersect with body positivity? with Allegra Gordon, ScD, MPH and LB Moore, M.Ed., M.Ed. Feb 19, 2020

Researcher Dr. Allegra Gordon and clinician LB Moore join us for a fascinating conversation about gender and body positivity — touching on the research as well as clinical and lived experience. We discuss the unique stressors faced by trans and gender nonbinary youth, the need for a nuanced approach to body positivity, variations in appearance ideals, and their impact. We also learn how parents and providers can help strengthen protective factors for the young people in their lives.
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S2 Ep50: What's up with #cleaneating? with Suman Ambwani, PhD Feb 12, 2020

We’re joined by researcher Dr. Suman Ambwani to discuss the ubiquitous trend of “clean eating,” cleanses, and other pop culture health fads. She talks us through her research on clean eating and the risks that come with moralizing food, especially for young people. We explore the connections between clean eating and privilege, find out where our kids are getting their health information, and discuss opportunities for public health intervention.
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S2 Ep49: Why do we need to keep talking about weight stigma? with Jeffrey Hunger, PhD Feb 05, 2020

Social psychologist Dr. Jeff Hunger helps us dig deeper into the available research on weight stigma. He points out some ironic misconceptions about the impact of weight stigma, including its consequences for mental and physical health. We also discuss how parents and healthcare providers can translate research findings to their daily lives.
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S2 Ep48: Is self-compassion more important than self-esteem? with Karen Bluth, PhD Jan 29, 2020

This week we’re talking with researcher and educator Dr. Karen Bluth about all things self-compassion: what it really means, and why it can benefit every member of the family. Dr. Bluth talks us through the research, challenges misconceptions, and argues that self-compassion is actually more valuable for our kids than self-esteem. We also learn how to help our kids cultivate their self-compassion, and get some good news — that it’s easier to embrace than you may think!
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S2 Ep47: Why is it not always so intuitive to raise an intuitive eater? with Laura Thomas, PhD, RNutr Jan 22, 2020

Dr. Laura Thomas, founder of the London Center for Intuitive Eating, joins us for a discussion about the trials and tribulations of raising children to be intuitive eaters. She speaks to parents experiencing challenges like picky eating, food sneaking, and struggling with your own relationship to food. We also dig into the “division of responsibility” model for feeding, what makes raising an intuitive eater surprisingly un-intuitive at times, and our own recent successes and setbacks on this journey.
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S2 Ep46: What does body-positive parenting look like for athletes? with Laura Moretti Reece, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN Jan 15, 2020

We talk with sports performance nutritionist (and our former coworker!) Laura Moretti Reece about how to help kids and teens navigate the intense world of sports while maintaining a healthy relationship to their bodies and food. Laura busts nutrition myths and shares what all parents should know about athletic participation, disordered eating, and body image.
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S2 Ep45: Diets for kids and teens: What does the research really say? with Louise Adams, clinical psychologist Jan 08, 2020

We’re joined by the hilarious clinical psychologist and author Louise Adams, who is fired up about changing how society views health, diets, weight loss, and bodies. We discuss “childhood obesity” research, including Louise’s criticisms of an ongoing Australian weight loss trial. Louise also takes us point by point through the research used to justify a weight loss app for children and teens so that parents can evaluate for themselves its claims about diets.
*We recorded this episode before the devastating fires began in Australia. Please visit the Australian Red Cross to learn what you can do to help.
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S2 Ep44: What is dad's role in body-positive parenting? with Kyle Ganson, LICSW Dec 18, 2019

Clinical social worker and PhD candidate Kyle Ganson joins us to discuss the role that fathers and other male caregivers can play in nurturing intuitive eating and positive body image in their kids. We cover what might prevent dads from being part of these conversations, and suggestions for how they can get engaged.
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S2 Ep43: Body-Positive Parenting Q & A Dec 11, 2019

Zoë and Leslie are solo on the podcast this week, responding to four questions asked by parents at a recent presentation. We cover family meals at restaurants, how to handle a family history of eating disorders, intuitive eating for kids with health concerns, and what to do when your kid will only eat bread and butter for dinner.
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S2 Ep42: How can I raise my family to be truly anti-diet? with Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN Dec 04, 2019

Anti-diet dietitian and podcast host Christy Harrison joins us to shed light on why our culture is so obsessed with weight loss and/or wellness. We discuss why weight stigma which harms all of us is the result, and what it means to be truly anti-diet.
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S2 Ep41: What happens when parents talk about weight? with Ellen Pudney, MS, RDN Nov 27, 2019

Researcher and HAES® advocate Ellen Pudney joins us to discuss her recent study on the connections between weight stigma and parental weight talk. We learn about her findings and how parents can use the research to consider how and what they are communicating to their children about weight.
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S2 Ep40: How do I use the toddler years to set the stage for body-positivity? with Tovah P. Klein, PhD Nov 20, 2019

In this episode, “the Toddler Whisperer” Dr. Tovah Klein shares how parents can plant seeds for a child’s lifelong success during the toddler years. She explains the “toddler paradox,” gives us insight into the toddler mind, and shares practical tips for feeding toddlers without power struggles.
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S2 Ep39: Why should I be a "citizen parent"? with S. Bryn Austin, ScD Nov 13, 2019

This week we're joined by the award-winning health researcher Dr. S. Bryn Austin, who directs the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED), a public health incubator. We discuss why policy matters when it comes to helping our kids fully bloom, and what parents can do to fight the thin ideal - and all of its nasty consequences - at the macro level.
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S1 Ep3: [Repost] Can I vaccinate my child against "beauty sickness"? with Renee Engeln, PhD Nov 08, 2019

We're re-sharing an oldie but goodie this week (and stay tuned next week for a new episode!)
In episode 3 of the podcast, we were joined by body image researcher and author Dr. Renee Engeln. She broke down the research on our cultural obsession with appearance - which she calls beauty sickness -and talked to us about what body-positive parents can do to help their children escape it.
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S2 Ep38: What should I teach my daughter about her period? with Lisa Hendrickson-Jack Nov 01, 2019

We’re joined by fertility awareness educator Lisa Hendrickson-Jack to learn about all things periods. Lisa discusses common misconceptions about menstrual health, and we explore why helping your daughter understand her menstrual cycle can promote body-positivity.
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S2 Ep37: What can poodle science teach us about weight loss and body trust? with Deb Burgard, PhD, FAED Oct 25, 2019

Eating disorders specialist and activist Dr. Deb Burgard joins us for a conversation about incorporating a Health At Every Size® perspective and activism into parenting, the truth about weight loss and dieting, and how to help your child build body trust and connect to their inner wisdom.
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S2 Ep36: What do boys need in order to fully bloom? with Michael Reichert, PhD Oct 18, 2019

Psychologist Dr. Michael Reichert discusses the unique challenges of boyhood, pressures boys face to conform to masculine ideals, and the power of relationships to fortify boys in response. He shares strategies parents can use to cultivate their connection to their sons and help them hold on to their authentic selves.
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S2 Ep35: Why does mindfulness matter in body-positivity? with Andrea Wachter, LMFT Oct 11, 2019

Therapist and author Andrea Wachter joins us to discuss how parents can use mindfulness to help kids of all ages who are struggling with poor body image or their relationship with food.
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S2 Ep34: How do I talk to my child about sex and consent? with Justine Ang Fonte, M.Ed, MPH Oct 04, 2019

Health educator Justine Ang Fonte joins us for a conversation about healthy relationships, sex, consent, and body positivity in the digital age. Justine explains why parents are the primary sex educators for their children and gives examples of what this education can look like at different life stages.
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S2 Ep33: What is Health At Every Size? with Amee Severson, RDN, CD Sep 27, 2019

Non-diet dietitian and activist Amee Severson joins us to discuss what parents should know about the research behind the Health At Every Size® paradigm. We’re digging into why diets don’t work, the origins of BMI as a measurement, the health consequences of “fat” vs. fat stigma, and why health can’t be measured by weight or body size.
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S2 Ep32: What about my child’s gut health? with Marci Evans, MS, CEDRD-S, LDN, cPT Sep 20, 2019

Registered dietitian Marci Evans draws on her expertise in both digestive health and eating disorders to talk us through helping kids struggling with tummy aches and food sensitivities. We discuss the mind-body connection, the risks of elimination diets, and her recommendations for supporting your child and working with their medical providers from a body-positive perspective.
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S2 Ep31: Where does fat phobia come from? with Sabrina Strings, PhD Sep 13, 2019

Dr. Sabrina Strings talks us through her research on the origins of fat phobia and the thin ideal, why these phenomenon have always been tied to race, and why the assumed connection between weight and health is built on a shaky foundation.
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S2 Ep30: Can I be too fat for motherhood? with Virginia Sole-Smith Sep 06, 2019

In our kickoff to season 2, journalist Virginia Sole-Smith joins us to discuss all things pregnancy, motherhood, body image, feeding, and eating.
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S1 Ep5: [Repost] What does healthy really mean? with Jennifer Harris, RDN, LD, CEDRD of the Ellyn Satter Institute Aug 30, 2019

Jennifer Harris of the Ellyn Satter Institute helps us understand why healthy has more to do with how we feed our children than what we feed them. We discuss the evidence-based Satter feeding dynamics models, how to build eating competence in our kids, what parents vs. children are responsible for when it comes to mealtime, and the value of family meals.
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S1 Ep29: How do I talk to my kid's docs? Aug 23, 2019

It’s just Zoë and Leslie this week, answering a listener question about how to ask family members and her pediatrician not to make comments about her five-month-old baby’s shape or size. We use a skill from DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to walk through an effective strategy for communicating this request, and brainstorm together possible solutions for issues that could come up.
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S1 Ep4: [Repost] How do I help kids in larger bodies? with Kendrin Sonneville, ScD, RD Aug 16, 2019

In this repost of a fan favorite, public health researcher Dr. Kendrin Sonneville helps us understand the research on what doctors and parents can do to promote health and well-being in children of all sizes.
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S1 Ep28: Mommy, am I fat? with Eva Musby Aug 09, 2019

Parent coach, advocate, and author Eva Musby joins us for a discussion about best practices when talking to your child about body size, especially when they ask that dreaded question — “Am I fat?” She draws on her personal experience as a parent and professional work supporting parents of children suffering from eating disorders.
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S1 Ep8: [Repost] Why would I raise an intuitive eater? with Evelyn Tribole MS, RDN, CEDRD-S Aug 02, 2019

We're revisiting one of our most popular episodes for our summer break. In this episode, we hear from Evelyn Tribole, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, the award-winning dietitian, author, and original intuitive eating pro. Evelyn helps us understand her ground-breaking concept of intuitive eating, why intuitive eating is essential for body-positive parenting, and how parents can get started helping kids of all ages eat intuitively.
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S1 Ep27: What do you stand up for? with Michael Levine, PhD Jul 26, 2019

Dr. Michael Levine joins us to answer a listener question about how to discuss body-positive beliefs and values with family members from older generations. He also shares some of his insights from decades working in the eating disorder prevention field.
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S1 Ep15: [Repost] Why is puberty so critical to body positivity? with Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED Jul 19, 2019

We're revisiting one of our most popular episodes for our summer break. We spoke with physician Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, who drew on her extensive experience providing medical care for people with eating disorders to help us understand why puberty is vulnerable time for young people when it comes to developing disordered eating and body image concerns. We discuss what parents can do to help adolescents in this time period, particularly when it comes to navigating the doctor’s office and changing bodies.
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S1 Ep26: Introducing the Summer Series - A taste of body-positive parenting 101 Jul 12, 2019

Zoë and Leslie are in conversation with just each other this week - and coming to you from the Pacific Northwest! We kick off our podcast summer series with reflections on what we’ve learned, where we’ve been, and where we want to go in Season 2. We also share what you can expect from us in the next few weeks and what you can do to support the show.
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S1 Ep25: What should I definitely quit doing or saying? with Heidi Schauster, MS, RDN, CEDRD-S Jul 05, 2019

To close out Season 1 of the podcast, we’re joined by nutrition therapist Heidi Schauster to discuss ten things parents can feel free to stop doing in order to improve their relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves — and to nurture the same in their children.
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S1 Ep24: Why is kindness key? with Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN Jun 28, 2019

Registered dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield helps us explore why families might want to practice “body kindness” and self-compassion. We discuss the importance of detaching health and wellbeing from weight, and how parents (and their children) can identify self care practices that work best for them.
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S1 Ep23: What about boys? with Stuart B. Murray, DClinPsych, PhD and Jason Nagata, MD, MSc Jun 21, 2019

Dr. Stuart Murray and Dr. Jason Nagata join us for a conversation about how body image concerns and eating disorders impact boys. We discuss appearance ideals for males, and how this leads disordered eating to manifest differently in this population - and often go unrecognized.
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S1 Ep22: How do I love my child's genetic body blueprint? with Cynthia Bulik, PhD, FAED Jun 14, 2019

Dr. Cynthia Bulik shares insights from the research on the genetics of eating disorders. We discuss how parents can create a buffering environment to navigate the genetic factors that impact a child's risk of developing an eating disorder.
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S1 Ep21: How do I teach my child to love movement? with Sasha Gorrell, PhD Jun 07, 2019

Dr. Sasha Gorrell joins us to discuss how parents can help their children develop healthy relationships with movement, sports, and exercise. She draws on both her research and her own experience as a professional dancer to illuminate risk factors and strategies for parents.
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S1 Ep20: What about Ze? How does body positivity work for our transgender and gender nonconforming children? May 31, 2019

Physician Dr. Carly Guss and researcher Dr. Sabra Katz-Wise join us for a conversation about the unique risks for disordered eating and body image concerns faced by transgender and gender nonconforming youth. We also discuss the importance of reframing body positivity as body neutrality in this context.
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S1 Ep19: What does my nonjudgmental stance offer my child? with Rebecca Kennedy, PhD May 24, 2019

Clinical psychologist Dr. Rebecca Kennedy draws on her work as a psychotherapist and parenting coach to help us understand what a nonjudgmental stance looks and sounds like. We discuss the benefits for children when their parents take this stance, and three steps you can put in place today to begin practicing.
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S1 Ep18: Orthorexia? My kid says they just want to “eat healthy.” with Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S May 17, 2019

Registered dietitian and eating disorder expert Melainie Rogers joins us for a conversation about orthorexia, which occurs when a preoccupation with healthy eating becomes extreme and debilitating. We discuss why orthorexia can be easily missed, signs parents can look for, and steps parents can take to help lower their child’s risk.
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S1 Ep17: Why is the thin ideal toxic? with Eric Stice, PhD May 10, 2019

Research scientist Dr. Eric Stice introduces us to his findings on eating disorder risk factors, including the role of the “thin ideal.” We discuss the Body Project, an intervention that successfully reduces risk for onset of eating disorders and has been implemented worldwide. Dr. Stice helps us explore how parents can fight the thin ideal and apply lessons from the Body Project in their own families.
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S1 Ep16: Why do my child’s caregivers need to present a united front around body positivity? with Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D., FAED, CEDS May 03, 2019

Psychologist Dr. Lauren Muhlheim helps us understand the Health at Every Size® paradigm and the value of building a united front against diet culture. We discuss strategies and possible challenges for uniting with pediatricians, teachers, extended family members, and other care providers in the body-positive parenting approach.
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S1 Ep15: Why is puberty so critical to body positivity? with Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED Apr 26, 2019

Physician Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani draws on her extensive experience providing medical care for people with eating disorders to help us understand why puberty is vulnerable time for young people when it comes to developing disordered eating and body image concerns. We discuss what parents can do to help adolescents in this time period, particularly when it comes to navigating the doctor’s office and changing bodies.
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S1 Ep14: How do I effectively communicate body positivity to my kids? with Analisa Arroyo, PhD Apr 19, 2019

Dr. Analisa Arroyo talks us through her research on how parental communication strategies can help promote positive body image in their children.
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S1 Ep13: How do I foster core values that promote body-positivity? with Emily Wacker, PhD, LMFT Apr 12, 2019

Dr. Emily Wacker helps us understand how a young person’s genuine voice and values can protect them against disordered eating. We also discuss what parents can do to help their children develop an understanding of their values and feel empowered to use their voices.
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S1 Ep12: How can I prepare my home environment to support body positivity? with Signe Darpinian, LMFT, CEDS-S Apr 05, 2019

In this episode, we talk with therapist and eating disorder specialist Signe Darpinian about creating a home environment that promotes connected eating and protects against the development of disordered eating for children. She draws on research from her recent book, her clinical work, and her experience raising her own daughter to offer practical suggestions for helping young people develop healthy relationships with food.
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S1 Ep11: What on earth do I do about social media? with Charlotte Markey, PhD Mar 29, 2019

Psychologist Dr. Charlotte Markey talks us through the latest research on the impact of social media on body image. She also shares her easy-to-remember acronym for the four steps parents can follow to help protect against the harmful effects of social media.
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S1 Ep10: Can I boost my child's resilience? with Idia Thurston, PhD Mar 22, 2019

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S1 Ep9: How do I manage junk food? with Evelyn Tribole MS, RDN, CEDRD-S Mar 15, 2019

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S1 Ep8: Why would I raise an intuitive eater? with Evelyn Tribole MS, RDN, CEDRD-S Mar 08, 2019

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S1 Ep7: How do I really feel about Fat? with Rebecca Puhl, PhD Mar 01, 2019

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S1 Ep6: How do I protect my family from the $70 billion dollar diet industry? with Rachel Rodgers, PhD Feb 22, 2019

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S1 Ep5: What does healthy really mean? with Jennifer Harris, RDN LD CEDRD Feb 15, 2019

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S1 Ep4: How do I help kids in larger bodies? with Kendrin Sonneville, ScD RD Feb 08, 2019

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S1 Ep3: Can I vaccinate my child against beauty sickness? with Renee Engeln, PhD Feb 01, 2019

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S1 Ep2: Why is weight stigma the biggest body-positive problem to solve? with Rebecca Pearl, PhD Jan 25, 2019

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S1 Ep1: How can ancestry promote body-positivity in my child? with Connie Sobczak of The Body Positive Jan 18, 2019

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