Millennial Body Image Project

Welcome to our semi-annual best books episode! We're talking about the best of the best (so far) for this year, and hope to give you lots of fun reading recommendations for the summer. Kara and I share 5 of our top favorites from 2026 so far. We'd love to hear from you - what have your favorite reads been so far this year?  A few of the recommendation categories you'll hear in this episode: Best fantasy that's not a billion pages Most unique magic system Best rom com Most unique fantasy world Best overall fantasy Book that will get you out of a reading slump Tune in for the details! Find your hosts: @millennialbodyimageproject  @danamonsees_cns @kara_mccartney  

It's a new era for diet culture, and body image is TOUGH right now. What do you do when it feels like all your friends are on a diet, a GLP-1, or talking about it??  In this episode, I sat down with Caitie Corradino — registered dietitian nutritionist, breathwork facilitator, yoga teacher, fitness instructor, and body image specialist — for a conversation about the pressure so many of us feel to look a certain way, and what we can actually do about it. Plus, the absolute insanity of hollywood and beauty standards, and how no one can escape the mindf*** of GLP-1's. Grab your free non-diet Gut Health Audit here! - https://bit.ly/3RVZfLT  We unpack: Why the recent buzz around GLP-1 weight loss drugs is stirring up old body image wounds What the Devil Wears Prada 2 cast's appearances sparked in conversations around aging, Hollywood, and body dysmorphia How social media amplifies unrealistic beauty ideals — and why it's not just "in your head" Caitie's mind-body-soul toolkit: from affirmations and mindset work to breathwork, yoga, and emotional reflection Why community and honest conversation are the antidote to unrealistic beauty culture Find Caitie: Instagram @caitie.c.rd Full Soul Nutrition Podcast: Deep Breaths and Dance Breaks Find your host: millennialbodyimageproject.com @millennialbodyimageproject  @danamonsees_cns  

What happens to your body image when you live in a body the world labels as "different"—and how does finding the right community change everything? In this episode, I'm talking with filmmaker Julie Forrest Wyman about body image, identity, and what it actually means to belong in your body. Through her film The Tallest Dwarf, Julie shares her experience navigating multiple identities—including dwarfism, queerness, and the fat positivity space—and how those intersections shape body image and belonging. We dig into the blind spots in mainstream body positivity, why representation alone isn't enough, and how community can fundamentally shift your relationship with your body. We also talk about what real inclusivity looks like in practice—not just in theory. Watch the film The Tallest Dwarf for free on Youtube thru July 4th, and then on the PBS app after! Resources mentioned: Link to watch the film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsoDZ7hu0xg  Instagram: @thetallestdwarffilm / @julieforrestwyman  Independent lens films Find your host: @millennialbodyimageproject @danamonsees_cns realfoodwithdana.com  

How elimination diets, gut health protocols, and functional medicine can lead to food stress and disordered eating patterns If you've ever felt dismissed, turned to food to find answers, and ended up more overwhelmed than before—you're not alone. We're diving into the functional medicine pipeline and the fine line between supportive healing and harmful restriction. This episode offers a more compassionate, sustainable lens on navigating chronic symptoms. Find your host: @millennialbodyimageproject  @danamonsees_cns www.realfoodwithdana.com Related Episodes: IBS, Gut Health & Disordered Eating: Breaking the Cycle of Food Fear with Samina Qureshi Lab testing 101: the Whole-Hearted Eating way Can you manage chronic health conditions without food restriction?  

A compassionate, real-talk look at how GLP-1 medications impact appetite, food noise, nutrition, and your relationship with food. In this episode, I'm joined by Jessica Brown—clinical nutritionist, self-compassion teacher, and author of Beyond the Shot—to explore GLP-1 medications and the deeper work of healing your relationship with food. We discuss what these medications can (and can't) do, key nutrient deficiencies to watch for, and their potential role in chronic and inflammatory conditions. We also talk about how to use the "space" GLP-1s can create to build self-awareness, challenge food rules, and shift long-standing beliefs about food and body. Disclaimer: This episode includes general discussion of weight and GLP-1 medications, so if that's in any way triggering for you, I suggest you skip this episode. None of this is medical advice—my goal is to provide balanced, evidence-based information so you can make informed decisions with your healthcare team. Find our guest: Instagram @thelovingdiet Book: Beyond the Shot Find your host: millennialbodyimageproject.com @millennialbodyimageproject  @danamonsees_cns