The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

We're revisiting this conversation with Dr. Diana Gordon, and it's everything. Big picture, Abbie and Diana discuss how to approach mental health in a sea of diet and wellness misinformation -- including whether or not movement and nutrition have a meaningful impact on anxiety and depression. They get into what it's like to ping pong back and forth between dieting and intuitive eating, how diet culture seizes on our fear of uncertainty to sell us a faulty product, and how to sit with and process our collective health anxiety.  Topics discussed... Being an empath in the midst of overwhelming global events How to affect positive change in your own community Diana's story & her passion for helping people who have struggled to eat intuitively How the diet industry makes money off of our shame What it looks like to have dieting take over all aspects of your life Developing and overcoming health anxiety How we can practice true self-care Actively undoing our core beliefs about food and our bodies Weight stigma in therapy and psychotherapy spaces The truth about exercise and mental health Why we latch onto diets when we're going through a health challenge Healthism and assumptions based on appearance How much control we actually have over our health Embracing the messy and often chaotic experience of food freedom   Dr. Diana Gordon is a licensed psychologist, coach, and content creator specializing in Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES). She combines evidence-based skills, such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral skills, and other coping tools with Intuitive Eating principles. As both a psychologist and an IE-certified provider, she offers evaluation and treatment for both eating-related concerns as well as other mental health concerns. As a person of size, she draws on both her personal and professional experience to dismantle fatphobia and to help people live a life free from dieting. You can find Diana on her website or Instagram.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those at  www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast    Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group    Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate  

This is a free preview of a bonus episode! You can access the full podcast episode here when you support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/fullplate. Abbie’s husband, Jeb, joins the pod (back by popular demand!) to help answer holiday questions from listeners. The questions get at the heart of all the ways the holiday season can impact our thoughts, anxieties, and behaviors around food, body image, and close relationships. Topics include reverting to only eating safe foods when presented with a lot more food than usual, feeling restless with unplanned time, dealing with other people’s food rules when you’re in their homes, and how to deal with judgement while eating what you truly want (regardless of other people’s comments). Tune in to hear about... What's on their plates right now (food, chronic illness, work stress) Wrestling with guilt over needing to rest Why old thought patterns come up when we're in pain Comparisons and similarities with sobriety and diet culture True safety versus routines that feel “safe” with food and our body Reframing slowness and lack of structure as liberation Releasing the productivity mindset Handling other people's judgement about your food choices and body Managing buffet anxiety while you're in recovery Tips on putting together a plate for yourself using self-compassion  How to state your boundaries with loved ones Figuring out which of other people’s routines to compassionately respect and which to set boundaries around  Prioritizing your own needs and wants during the holiday This is a bonus episode, so to hear a free preview, listen on whatever app you're using. And, to listen to the whole conversation, come hang out on Patreon. You can find the other episodes that Jeb did with Abbie right here, here, and here. They are great ones, too! Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters Administrative Support by Alexis Eades This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Author and podcaster Mary Jelkovsky (@maryscupofteaa) joins us to share her journey about the harms and toxicity of becoming a fitness influencer, how fitness culture pushed her further into an eating disorder, and how she's healed from the damage to her sense of self. We also get into self-love versus self-compassion, confidence versus self-worth, healing from comparison, and why it's so stressful to worry about what other people think of your body. "I prided myself on being this person who didn't give a shit what anybody thought of her. I was doing this food and body stuff for me and my own health and fitness and whatever. Then I was called out in a compassionate way, and saw that I was obsessed with how others viewed me." - Mary Jelkovsy, Full Plate episode #145 Listen to hear more about: What’s been on Mary's plate (food, travel, movement) Her early experiences as a body builder How being a teenage fitness influencer effected her relationship with her body Developing an eating disorder, hidden in plain sight The dangers of too much protein How fitness culture praises disordered eating behaviors Why changing environments can help us find room to heal Letting our love for others guide our way to loving ourselves  Fighting the patriarchy without fighting our husbands  Self-love as self-compassion, self-worth, and self-esteem   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness About Mary: After recovering from a lifelong battle with food and body obsession, Mary Jelkovsky started her Instagram @maryscupofteaa to inspire people to accept their bodies and learn to love themselves unconditionally. Now Mary is the author of the bestselling book The Gift of Self-Love as well as the journal 100 Days of Self-Love. Over the past five years, she's been leading worldwide self-love retreats and her message has been highlighted in TEDx, Teen Vogue, Shape, and Health Magazine. She is also the host of the Mary’s Cup of Tea Podcast: the Self-Love Podcast for Women, which has more than 1 million downloads. By openly sharing her personal journey to self-acceptance, Mary has helped inspire millions to accept their bodies and love themselves unconditionally. When Mary's not writing, podcasting, or hosting retreats, she is spending time with her little sister Ilana, who is her biggest inspiration. Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters Administrative Support by Alexis Eades This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate  

Were you labeled a "picky eater" growing up? Or are you raising a child with sensory preferences, feeding differences, or neurodivergence? In this episode, we’re diving deep into Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), its connection to neurodivergence, and the misconceptions surrounding so-called “picky eaters.” We also discuss the intense pressure parents face from diet culture and social media, the impact of disembodying feeding practices on kids, and why “normal” eating doesn’t exist. You'll hear more about... what is ARFID and how is it diagnosed? the three main subtypes of ARFID Kevin's lived experience with ARFID and autism Abbie's similar experiences with OCD and an eating disorder how neurodivergent experiences like autism and trauma intersect with eating challenges why hiding veggies in your kids' food is probably not a great idea (and might be causing harm) sensory sensitivity, fear of aversive consequences, and lack of interest in food compassionate insights for parents normalizing the challenges of feeding neurodivergent children why ARFID is not a parenting failure how we can better understand our own eating patterns holding space for the importance of curiosity and respect how to create a safe environment for exploration with food Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or curious about ARFID and food autonomy, this conversation offers validation, nuance, and radical reframing of what it means to nurture a truly embodied relationship with food. Don’t miss it!   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   About Kevin: Kevin Green (they/them) is a disabled, mad, and queer artist from Western Massachusetts located on Pocumtuc People's land. Kevin's work reflects their experiences with mental health, ARFID, queerness, and neurodivergence. Kevin is passionate about advocating for accessible, client-led, and non-carceral oriented care. Follow along on Instagram @kevindoesarfid Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters Administrative Support by Alexis Eades This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate  

“I believe in body liberation and anti-diet culture. But what if I’m just uncomfortable being fat?” This is a free preview of this week’s bonus episode, and truly, it’s not to be missed. It just might be my favorite conversation we’ve had yet on this podcast. This is the second part of a conversation with Therapist Edie Stark and Fat Activist Sharon Maxwell, and we’re answering a very important – very hard – listener question.  To listen to the full conversation, you can upgrade to paid on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullplate The full question comes from Amanda, who asks: “I'm really struggling to accept my own body as I do this work to unlearn weight bias in our culture. It's frustrating, because I do believe all bodies are worthy. What if I'm just uncomfortable being in a larger body? What if I just don't want to be fat? Is it possible to desire weight loss for myself while believing in weight inclusivity?” Tune in on Patreon for the full conversation to hear about... How Sharon relates to this listener, and moments where she's worked through similar thoughts Whether changing your body can change discomfort Internalized fat-phobia, and if pursuing weight loss is anti-fat Neutral health goals versus weight-loss goals How the Ozempic conversation impacts the desire for weight loss How mental discomfort effects our physical symptoms Body autonomy and personal choices with weight Self-care ideas for fat bodies How to practice self-compassion while living within systemic anti-fatness Times when eating disorder thoughts creep in the most Discomfort as a signal of something deeper Finding providers who can hold space for you, and your body grief, from a weight-inclusive and liberation lens Navigating the medical system when it blames body size for everything  SO much more!   About Edie:  Edie Stark, MSc, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Stark Therapy Group, a psychotherapy group practice specializing in eating disorders, trauma, and anxiety from a humanistic, fat-positive, and inclusive lens. She believes in the value of lived experience being met with clinical knowledge to create a collaborative therapeutic experience for all of the clients. Edie is passionate about Trader Joe's snacks– we talk a little bit about that–dismantling the US healthcare system, and the complete and total takedown of diet culture in no particular order. Learn more at https://starktherapygroup.com/ About Sharon: Sharon Maxwell (She/Her) is a mental health advocate and fat activist. She works as a weight inclusive consultant, providing education to treatment centers and healthcare providers on the immense harms of weight stigma. Due to her lived experience facing weight stigma, Sharon provides unique insight and offers practical tools to make treatment centers and healthcare settings safe and accessible for fat folks. Sharon is passionate about breaking down the stigma around eating disorders and working to eradicate societal anti-fat bias. When she’s not studying or engaged in her activism work, Sharon can be found exploring San Diego with her dog and her best friend. Read "You Don't Look Anorexic" in New York Times Magazine Connect with Sharon on IG: @heysharonmaxwell Learn more about Sharon: https://www.heysharonmaxwell.com/   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Two returning guests join us (who happen to be my amazing friends and colleagues): therapist Edie Stark and fat activist Sharon Maxwell. We're getting into the impact of GLP-1s (like Ozempic, Wegovy, etc.) on disordered eating recovery, body acceptance, and generally navigating this world in a human body amidst the constant chatter about weight loss medications.  Edie and Sharon share their wisdom and lived experience as we talk about how we can keep hopeful in the face of increasingly problematic diet culture messaging, GLP-1s, and general uncertainty in the world. We explore the differences between individual and macro change, and the need for tangible ways to resist diet culture and comparison. It gets real, and honest, and I think it is a timely episode for anyone who has felt hope waiver these past few weeks.  Tune in to hear more about: What’s on their plates, literally and metaphorically Eating easy things when you’re feeling uninspired or overwhelmed How Ozempic and GLP-1s are impacting weight-inclusive and anti-diet movements What to do when the weight loss conversation feels louder than ever (especially in disordered eating recovery) Hope in the context of both diet culture and the world right now The role of macro and micro efforts in overcoming systemic issues  Differences between body positivity and body liberation Social media's role in perpetuating the Ozempic craze and misinformation What it looks like to invest in the fat-liberation movement How we can overcome moments of doubt and body grief Ways to cultivate community around our values Sharon's call for more fat joy So much more!   This episode is the first of two parts, so stay tuned for next week's second act! About Edie:  Edie Stark, MSc, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Stark Therapy Group, a psychotherapy group practice specializing in eating disorders, trauma, and anxiety from a humanistic, fat-positive, and inclusive lens. She believes in the value of lived experience being met with clinical knowledge to create a collaborative therapeutic experience for all of the clients. Edie is passionate about Trader Joe's snacks– we talk a little bit about that–dismantling the US healthcare system, and the complete and total takedown of diet culture in no particular order. Learn more at https://starktherapygroup.com/ About Sharon: Sharon Maxwell (She/Her) is a mental health advocate and fat activist. She works as a weight inclusive consultant, providing education to treatment centers and healthcare providers on the immense harms of weight stigma. Due to her lived experience facing weight stigma, Sharon provides unique insight and offers practical tools to make treatment centers and healthcare settings safe and accessible for fat folks. Sharon is passionate about breaking down the stigma around eating disorders and working to eradicate societal anti-fat bias. When she’s not studying or engaged in her activism work, Sharon can be found exploring San Diego with her dog and her best friend. Read "You Don't Look Anorexic" in New York Times Magazine Connect with Sharon on IG: @heysharonmaxwell Learn more about Sharon: https://www.heysharonmaxwell.com/ Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Shana Spence, a registered dietitian (who you might know as @thenutritiontea on social media), joins the pod to bust myths about processed foods and to discuss how family, culture, privilege, and societal influences shape our relationship with food. Listen Ad-Free on Patreon! We recorded this conversation before the election, but given the outcome, we're going to see an influx of misinformation about wellness, health, and nutrition -- so this episode feels timely. Shana shares how her initial career path and disordered eating fueled her decision to become a dietitian, and reflects on how dietetics education perpetuates diet culture, focusing on BMI and stereotypes. She talks about her perspective shift over time, the process of moving toward an anti-diet and weight-inclusive approach, and why the social determinants of health matter more than individual food choices. Tune in to hear more about… The pressure of food restriction as a badge of honor Privilege affecting food choices The misleading fears about processed foods The oversimplification of food into good vs. bad categories.  How family and cultural background impact dieting External societal pressures on our relationship with food Diet culture and healthism Dietitian education's role in perpetuating diet culture Stereotyping in healthcare Shana’s perspective shift on nutrition and dieting Restriction as a form of validation Black-and-white thinking in nutrition Why we don't need to "fix" people's eating habits Shana Spence is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New York, who considers herself an “eat anything” dietitian, and counsels on a HAES (Healthy At Every Size) and an Intuitive Eating approach. She is also the author of Live Nourished - Make Peace with Food, Banish Body Shame, and Reclaim Joy. Find her website here https://www.thenutritiontea.com/  and find her on instagram at @thenutritiontea.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   WalkingPad Discounts: Use code ABBIEATTWOODWELLNESS for 30% off their WalkingPad Use code ABBIEWELLNESS for 20% off their treadmills   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters Podcast Administrative Support by Alexis Eades Listen Ad-Free on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullplate    

Hi, my friends. In this last-minute episode, I am talking to you about election anxiety, and why times of political and personal uncertainty can stir up disordered eating thoughts and behaviors. From control to distraction, we often tend to turn to bodies as a coping tool. Join me for this brief (but hopefully meaningful) conversation about these thoughts, why they surface, and  supportive tools to nurture yourself through challenging times. I hope this is a compassionate reminder on why and how we are reclaiming our power when we choose food, rest, and radical self-care. We're in this together -- you are not alone. PS: This is an expanded version of my newsletter from Friday. You can read that newsletter as a member of Patreon right here.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

This is a free preview of a BONUS episode! To hear the full episode, make sure you're subscribed on Patreon. Your support is what keeps the lights on around here, so, thank you! It's Halloween time. And that means...plenty of candy. Maybe more than usual? Maybe not. In this special bonus episode, I'm answering a listener question about what to do if you feel like you can't eat candy without binge-eating it, how to approach candy with your kids, and whether we can truly give ourselves unconditional permission to eat all that sugar. 👉 Listen to the full episode right here! You'll hear more on: Whether it's possible to no longer feel out of control around candy, especially if you've had a history of binge eating Dealing with the fear and anxiety of having tons of candy around Strategies for helping kids develop a positive relationship with candy Fears associated with eating "too much" sugar or being "addicted" to sugar The truth about health impacts of eating a lot of candy Interacting with other people's perspectives on sugar What self-compassion has to do with all of this Releasing the scarcity mindset to feel more at ease around food (and candy)   Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate That's where you'll find this bonus episode, right at the top of the feed.  If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Patreon or on my website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Enroll for Group Support: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program, which kicks off in January: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group  Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Author and well-being educator Nakeia Homer joins us to talk about releasing things (habits, people, beliefs) we've clung to for years—sometimes decades. As Nakeia beautifully explains, letting go is rarely about the thing or person itself, but rather what it symbolizes for us. We discuss self-forgiveness, finding our people, making peace with other people’s opinions of us, and what real self-care is all about. Nakeia also walks us through the process of building habits that help us heal; that help us become whole; that help us find ourselves. Things that stood out to me most: How to know when it’s time to let go, and what it might be costing you to hold on The courage required to "give up" on something that no longer aligns with your values How we can reframe letting go as a powerful act of self-care and strength Why we seek validation and how we can get what we actually need instead How to know when you've found your people Practical tools for caring less about external judgment and other people's opinions Not comparing our experiences to others', especially when it comes to trauma Nakeia Homer is a Well-Being Educator, Author, and the founder of Heal & Grow Daily, a well-being community and private membership. Through programs, speaking, workshop facilitation, and corporate wellness consulting, Nakeia helps people sustain their well-being, operate in their brilliance, and show up in their lives and work as the best versions of themselves. Her first books, I Hope This Helps (2020) and All the Right Pieces (2022), have been great resources for those seeking healing and growth all over the world. Her thrid book, Habits For Healing: Reclaim Your Purpose, Peace, & Power was released in the Fall of 2024 and is already dubbed "A Roadmap to Healing". Nakeia is a sought-after wellness & well-being expert and trauma-informed educator, facilitating powerful workshops and keynotes on the power of story, self-love/self-care, and purpose. You can find her course, Healing Inequality Through Allyship, at David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah. To stay connected, hire her to speak at your next event, or join her community, visit nakeiahomer.com and follow Nakeia on social media @nakeiahomer. Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Chrissy King is BACK for her second round on the pod. This time, we’re diving deep into the intricate ways diet culture, body autonomy, dating culture, and yes, even childless cat ladies, are all connected. I promise there’s a through-line here—and it’s more liberating than any “hot girl summer” meme you’ve ever scrolled past. Some of the things we chat about... What is on Chrissy’s Plate How she is accepting rest as a part of achievement  How we can think of rest as a privilege and as freedom Childless cat ladies and being child-free by choice The parallels between dating culture and diet culture What Chrissy means when she says she is decentering men in her life The choice to not have children  Why chasing men is like chasing thinness  Breaking free of rules for how to live as a "good" woman Liberation beyond the body How to know what we want and choose that No longer organizing our life around our appearance Reclaiming time and energy from chasing what isn’t meant for us And so much more!   Good news! Enrollment is open for Abbie's next group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Buy Chrissy's book "The Body Liberation Project" right here. Chrissy King is a writer, speaker, strength coach, and educator with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry.  She empowers individuals to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and use their energy to create their specific magic in the world. She has been featured in SELF, SHAPE, Health, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed, Muscle and Fitness, and Livestrong, among others.  With degrees in Social Justice and Sociology from Marquette University, Chrissy merges her passion for Social Justice and her passion for fitness to empower individuals within the fitness and wellness industry to create spaces that allow individuals from all backgrounds to feel seen, welcome, respected, and celebrated.  She empowers individuals to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and use their energy to create their specific magic in the world. When she’s not serving her clients by empowering them to create stress-free and sustainable lifestyles and feel confident and empowered in their skin, she spends her time lifting all the weights, reading, traveling, and hanging with friends and family.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate       Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate    

This is a free preview of a paywalled episode. To hear the FULL episode, join Patreon here. Patreon supporters make this show possible and keep the lights on around here, so, thank you! In this bonus episode, I'm answering a listener question about why seeing photos of ourselves—especially in group settings—can trigger feelings of body shame and comparison. The question is specifically about hating a photo and feeling the strong desire to lose weight (despite knowing intellectually that all bodies are worthy bodies, and believing in the anti-diet culture movement). Tune in to hear more about:  body neutrality and emotional triggers how diet culture conditions us to view our bodies through a critical lens why photos can be another form of body checking how to cope with photos we hate social comparison theory and why we compare ourselves to others unraveling the habit of comparison intersectionality and body hierarchies using self-compassion as a tool for navigating body grief practical tips for how to reclaim your body from guilt and shame using mindfulness to separate our thoughts from our self-worth actions we can take to reduce the negative feelings that accompany photos   GOOD NEWS! Enrollment has opened for my next 10-week group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for the next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   You can also apply to join my monthly group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for a compassionate community-based monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate    

Have you ever wondered how alcohol fits into diet culture, or how it can intersect with and impact restrictive eating? We're diving into the connection between drinking and diet culture in this episode. Lael Atkinson, a recovery coach, joins Abbie to share their experiences with disordered eating, alcohol, and body image, how these issues have intersected with queerness, and other manifestations of these coping tools in their life. The conversation also explores the differences and similarities between drinking and dieting, how shame and body disconnection can show up in both, the overlap of substance abuse and disordered eating, and how this shows up in gender and sexuality.  If you want to hear a full episode all about whether "food addiction" is an evidence-based concept, Abbie went deep on that in this bonus episode. Important note: Lael's group program will now be launching in October, rather than September. You can learn more about it right here! Lael Atkinson (they/them) is a certified professional recovery coach who works at the intersection of drinking and dieting. They support folks who struggle with alcohol and/or with disordered eating & body image issues. Lael also runs the Beyond Shrinking & Drinking course and group coaching program. Grab her free resource on how to avoid feeling "addicted" to food and sugar right here.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate    

Summer returns for her second (!!) time on the pod to speak with Abbie about the challenges of body image during perimenopause. With the ever-present pressure from diet culture -- preying on our insecurities, selling us anti-aging creams, 'fixes' for menopause symptoms, and endless diets to keep our bodies as small as possible -- it’s exhausting. This conversation takes a deeper look at what's happening as we age out of the beauty standard, the challenges we face with body grief, and how we can truly support ourselves and our changing bodies. We chat about so much in this one, including... What's happening to the body in perimenopause Why body image can worsen in midlife Navigating physical and hormonal changes Experiencing body grief as we age The effects of psychosocial and life stressors on body image How diet culture targets women in midlife Marginalized identities and aging Social comparison and anti-aging culture Managing social media around diet culture and aging Taking a compassionate approach to aging How to challenge our negative beliefs about getting older Summer Innanen is a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth and confidence. She is the host of the podcast Eat The Rules and creator of You, On Fire – an online group coaching program dedicated to helping people get free from body shame. She also co-runs the Body Image Coach Certification program with Danni Adams to train professionals to be better equipped to work with clients around body image. She helps people all over the world to stop living behind the numbers on their scales through her private and group coaching at summerinnanen.com.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate  

Welcome to a very special bonus episode, where Abbie hosts a live Q&A call with the Full Plate Patreon community. This is a FREE preview of the conversation, but you can hear the FULL episode right here as a member of Patreon. To join Patreon and hear the episode, as well as all future bonus episodes and newsletters, visit: www.patreon.com/fullplate. In this episode... We discuss whether food addiction is real: how to navigate that feeling through the lens of body autonomy and self-compassion, and the role that diet culture and anti-fat bias play in cultural assumptions about eating behaviors. We also go deep on IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), and how to manage symptoms without a restrictive mindset, and without falling prey to the plethora of advice for digestive issues that trigger disordered eating. Celiac disease also comes up in this episode as part of the discussion around digestive issues, and what we can do to cope with true allergies and intolerances (especially when it feels eerily similar to dieting). Finally, we start a conversation around body grief in photos, and will return in a future episode to go even further on this topic. We really hope you enjoy this amazing conversation with beloved supporters of the show. It was so fun to have folks join live, and we'll be doing this again soon!   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

Natalie Rose (@wakeupandsmelltherosay), therapist and wonderful human, joins us to share her journey with disordered eating, which began during her high school years due to social pressures and a desire for acceptance. We talk about her struggles with body image that led to a cycle of restriction and binge eating, exacerbated by a heart condition that limited her ability to exercise. Natalie also shares how her mother’s cancer diagnosis reignited her obsession with "healthy eating", pushing her into orthorexia. We explore perfectionism, health anxiety, relationships, and what it actually means to lean into self-kindness over self-hatred (plus how that line can be so thin).  Eventually, exposure to anti-diet culture on social media helped Natalie challenge her disordered relationship with food and begin her true recovery. She reflects on how her obsession with health distanced her from others and how realigning with her values was crucial to healing. This is such a beautifully honest, vulnerable conversation, and you'll walk away with hope and tangible ideas for navigating your own experience with food and body image.  Natalie Rose is a therapist and coach who helps women improve their relationship with food and their body. She runs an online membership platform and teaches psychological skills to help her members overcome chronic dieting, disordered eating, and body image issues. Follow her @wakeupandsmelltherosay and learn more at wakeupandsmelltherosay.com   This show is supported by YOU on Patreon: If you're enjoying the pod, please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group membership: If you've been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community, continued learning, and ongoing support, you can now apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Group program: If you're looking for a higher level of support alongside concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body, apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

We're chatting with my friend Jenna Werner (@happystronghealthy on IG), a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, to explore the complexities of our relationship with movement—including her own history with compulsive exercise, the importance of ditching the “all-or-nothing” mentality, and what it means to find peace and attunement amidst the noise of fitness culture.   Topics discussed: Jenna’s history of disordered exercising How toxic fitness culture fuels over-exercising A specific incident she had with a trainer  The impact of “shedding for the wedding” Disordered exercise and our mental and emotional health How compulsive exercise harms physical health The all-or-nothing mentality How rigid fitness routines disrupt social connection and relationships  Red flags in your relationship with exercise Breaking the cycle of shame and punishment Developing diverse coping strategies Taking a break from exercise Sustainable fitness routines What it means to be intuitive with movement   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate  

Hello, hello! This is a free preview of a bonus episode. You can hear the FULL episode right here when you subscribe and support the show on Patreon. This week, we're going deep on emotional eating and whether "everything in moderation" is the healthiest approach to food.   Here are the questions from our Patrons: Moderation: Hi, Abbie. As someone who has been trying to heal from diet culture, I've heard a lot about the concept of moderation. Can you explain whether practicing moderation with food can actually be helpful or if it might still perpetuate some of the restrictive and harmful aspects of dieting? Really curious to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks so much for all you do. Jen   Emotional Eating: Hey there, Abbie, I have identified as an emotional eater pretty much all of my life. I've obviously heard that emotional eating is a bad habit and something that I need to fix, something that's wrong with me, and something that requires more willpower. But lately I've been wondering if it's really that simple. I've been starting to see my emotional eating in a different light. But I'm obviously still struggling with the experience because of how long it's been demonized. Could you explain your views on emotional eating? Can you talk about whether or not it's harmful, and is it something that I need to address? And how does restricting food contribute to feeling like an emotional eater? I've started realizing the two might be connected. Thanks so much, Alex.   To listen to the FULL episode, make sure to join Patreon right here. This not only gets you access to bonus episodes, special newsletters, and Q&A... it also helps keep the lights on around here! So thank you, truly.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

You cannot cause diabetes by eating sugar and carbs. And if that sounds wild to you, please tune in. Because today we're debunking common myths about diabetes to give you a deeper understanding of this condition, its connection to disordered eating, how to spot misinformation about nutrition for diabetes management, and ways to care for yourself without diet culture tactics. Erin and Abbie discuss the foundation of a weight-inclusive approach, and address rampant weight stigma and anti-fat bias in the diabetes space.  Topics discussed include... Diabetes and insulin resistance (physiology) Risk factors for diabetes How diabetes is diagnosed Should you be concerned about prediabetes? Why dieting and weight loss are not treatments for diabetes The connection between diabetes and disordered eating Shame and self-blame in diagnoses Medication for diabetes management The role of sugar and carbohydrates Whether you can prevent or reverse diabetes ...and much more   Erin is a registered dietitian, diabetes specialist, and private practice owner based in Seattle WA. Her work focuses on the intersection of diabetes and eating disorders, and she supports people living with diabetes in both 1-on-1 and group settings. She is super passionate about increasing access to weight-inclusive diabetes care, so also supports clinicians looking to increase their knowledge in this intersection through clinical supervision. When she's not working, she's creating a co-housing community in the heart of Seattle and listening to Taylor Swift. Find Erin on instagram: @erinphillipsnutrition, @glucoseriot, and on her website: www.erinphillipsnutrition.com   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate

In the latest episode of Full Plate Podcast, I’m joined by Veronica Perretti (a yoga teacher, astrologer, and client of mine) to talk about how she has been (and continues to) recover from a lifetime of trying to control other people’s opinions of her body.  This episode has so much laughter and so much depth, simultaneously. Veronica is incredibly vulnerable in sharing her truth-iest experiences with body shame, the areas of her life where she still struggles to divest from diet culture, the impact her food freedom has had on her marriage, and the crucial components of her healing (hello, Lexapro).   We discuss so much, including: When your partner and you have different beliefs about food Overcoming food comparison in your relationship Healing from food shame and food guilt Setting boundaries and defending food choices Understanding the roots of food judgment from others Yoga culture and body inclusivity Self-worth and body size Set point theory and weight cycling Fertility and weight stigma Navigating weight bias in medical advice Pregnancy and intuitive eating Self-advocacy in medical care Embracing what you want and need   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate