Plus-Sized Hearts

This episode is a little different in that it gives you a window into the Indian culture but through a dear friend of mine Manisha who lives with me here in Seoul. Manisha and I met at what's called a "carnet class" here in Seoul two years ago. This class was very special to us and when you listen in you'll understand why. I became fascinated with the Indian culture through the very personal artwork Manisha shared during our class together. A former international flight attendant and first time expat Manisha shares why it's so important to hold grace for ourselves so that we can then hold grace for others. She's got a plus-sized heart the size of India. 💖💫You'll love this conversation and try not to be mesmerized by her story of two precocious elephants named Raji and Ronnie that she could hear from her bed at night growing up. It's a pure delight! You can find Manisha on Insta: @mayflower195 You can learn more about me 🙋‍♀️ the host of Plus-Sized Hearts on my website, Instagram and TikTok. You can purchase my book Plus-Size in Parisanywhere books are sold.Instagram: @erinzhurkinwritesTikTok: @erinzhurkinwritesWebsite: erinzhurkin.com The theme song "Vous Tous" (Be You) was written and preformed by Rachel Adell and is available anywhere you get your music! It is a great addition to your feel good/self-love playlist. 🫶Instagram: @love.racheladellWebsite: racheladell.comThe production and editing is done by Alice Krief of lesbellesfrequences.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

You get to be a fly on the wall with this episode! It's a fun conversation between two writers, neighbors and friends. I met Carly Anne West when I moved to Seoul and we bonded over the trials, the joys, the ups and downs of the writing life which also then led to a meaningful and lovely friendship built over time taking what I call "walk and talks" together along the Han river in Seoul. One of the benefits of living the expat life is meeting people from all over the world. Carly was a generous and open hearted soul that helped me ease into Seoul my first year. Spoiler alert - it wasn't easy and her experience of living in Seoul already six years at the time helped a great deal. She's an "author of unnerving books" as her website says and isn't afraid of where fear takes us in the creative life. In fact she's kind of made her own genre out it. I loved this conversation and I know you will too! More about the fascinating and talented Carly: Carly Anne West is the author of spine-tingly books for readers of all ages. Carly’s debut YA novel published by Simon Pulse—The Murmurings—was described by Shelf Awareness as “the perfect mix of horror and psychological thriller; jaw-dropping,” called “heart-thumping” (Kirkus) and “satisfyingly disturbing” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books). Her sophomore YA (also from Simon Pulse)—The Bargaining— “rewards patient readers with both frightening action and emotional insight” (Kirkus Reviews) and is “akin to old school Stephen King novels, not to be read before bedtime” (School Library Journal).In her free time, Carly enjoys traveling with family and friends as much as possible, living globally with her husband, two children, giant dog named Belle, and tiny cat named Addie (yes, they’re best friends). Shecurrently resides in Seoul, Korea, but grew up in the U.S. in Arizona, calling Nashville, Oakland, Seattle,and Portland home before moving overseas. She holds an MFA in English & Writing from Mills College. Carly on Insta: @carlyannewest Website: https://carlyannewest.comYou can learn more about me 🙋‍♀️ the host of Plus-Sized Hearts on my website, Instagram and TikTok. You can purchase my book Plus-Size in Parisanywhere books are sold.Instagram: @erinzhurkinwritesTikTok: @erinzhurkinwritesWebsite: erinzhurkin.com The theme song "Vous Tous" (Be You) was written and preformed by Rachel Adell and is available anywhere you get your music! It is a great addition to your feel good/self-love playlist. 🫶Instagram: @love.racheladellWebsite: racheladell.comThe production and editing is done by Alice Krief of lesbellesfrequences.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

That would be Ontario, Canada this time. This is such a powerful episode! It's guaranteed to leave you feeling just as our closing says, "boosted up with love and joy!" 💖💫Christy Primmer who is a former trauma counselor and now influencer extraordinaire joined me for this episode. She's a writer with three books and counting in her writing repertoire, a signed plus-size model, a mom and a business owner with her own TV show titled Women Who Lead. We found each other on Instagram and since launching my book Plus-Size in Paris last year we have been supporting each other by reading each other's books, building each other up one DM voice mail at a time, following the belief that people cross paths at the perfect time. "Confidence is a vibe, not a size." "Confidence is contagious." Wonderful mantras to live by! Listen in and be filled up. 💖 You won't regret it! You can learn more about Christy Primmer on Instagram @christy_primmer and her website.She has an impressive following because she's truly the real deal! You can learn more about me 🙋‍♀️ the host of Plus-Sized Hearts on my website, Instagram and TikTok. You can purchase my book Plus-Size in Paris anywhere books are sold.Instagram: @erinzhurkinwritesTikTok: @erinzhurkinwrites Website: erinzhurkin.com The theme song "Vous Tous" (Be You) was written and preformed by Rachel Adell and is available anywhere you get your music! It is a great addition to your feel good/self-love playlist. 🫶Instagram: @love.racheladellWebsite: racheladell.comThe production and editing is done by Alice Krief of lesbellesfrequences.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

That would be Toronto, Canada more specifically. This is part of a two-part episode this week with women from two different cities in Canada. What can I say? Canada is having a moment and I'm here for it. Grateful to both women! It took a little longer to get the final set of episodes done and ready. Because I'm a one woman band building my brand, things take a little longer to get done. I'm not complaining because doing this is what keeps my own heart plus-sized. 💗 I'm at peace with being slow because I trust the timing of things. This episode is no exception. I have no doubt this episode is meant to be out in the world this week for someone to listen to it and take it in. Meet Stephanie Dodier. Stephanie is a Clinical Nutritionist CNP, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, host of two top-ranking podcasts in the non-diet industry and creator of the Going Beyond The Food Method™️. She founded Undiet Your Life, a global coaching and online training platform focused on helping women make peace with food and their body so that they can live a fulfilling life… right now! She is also the founder of Undiet Your Coaching Practice, a global professional training platform.  I found Stephanie to be a woman that inspires, motivates and most importantly empowers women to understand who they are in their bodies so they can then feel empowered living their lives one self-love act at a time. She's real and genuine and her plus-sized heart is helping to create a major cultural shift. I came away from this conversation feeling so knowledgable, so educated, and totally empowered. I know you will too! You can find Stephanie on her Instagram account @stephdodier and her website stephaniedodier.com. She has many wonderful workshops and opportunities available for you. 💫You can learn more about me 🙋‍♀️ the host of Plus-Sized Hearts on my website, Instagram and TikTok. You can purchase my book Plus-Size in Paris anywhere books are sold.Instagram: @erinzhurkinwritesTikTok: @erinzhurkinwritesWebsite: erinzhurkin.com The theme song "Vous Tous" (Be You) was written and preformed by Rachel Adell and is available anywhere you get your music! It is a great addition to your feel good/self-love playlist. 🫶Instagram: @love.racheladellWebsite: racheladell.comThe production and editing is done by Alice Krief of lesbellesfrequences.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

You know the song that so beautifully starts every episode of this podcast and threads through until the end?The one with perfectly placed notes that takes us on a journey of self-love and belonging? Want to know the behind the scenes of how it was created? The song "Vous Tous (Be You)" was written by the incredible Rachel Adell. She currently lives in London but has had quite the life of jumping on planes and making homes in far flung places. Our conversation will enlighten you on the songwriting process and all the heart that goes into it and what inspires her to keep creating. The process of pairing this song with this podcast was such a "plus-sized heart" thing to do and I'm forever grateful to Rachel for it. Her blog post about it was so lovely! This is a fun and heartfelt conversation about full circle moments and how you never know when you meet someone the first time that you'll be back in touch after a decade because the creative stars align and it's meant to be. 💖💫You can learn more about me 🙋‍♀️ the host of Plus-Sized Hearts on my website, Instagram and TikTok. You can purchase my book Plus-Size in Parisanywhere books are sold.Instagram: @erinzhurkinwritesTikTok: @erinzhurkinwritesWebsite: erinzhurkin.com The theme song "Vous Tous" (Be You) was written and preformed by Rachel Adell and is available anywhere you get your music! It is a great addition to your feel good/self-love playlist. 🫶Instagram: @love.racheladellWebsite: racheladell.comThe production and editing is done by Alice Krief of lesbellesfrequences.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.