Best Plate Podcast With Abbie Attwood Podcasts (2025)

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Living with Chronic Illness: Why You Are More Than Your Body with Dr. Jennifer Caspari 1:13:20

2d ago1:13:20

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What does it mean to live in a body that doesn’t always do what you wish it would?A body that’s unpredictable, maybe in pain, maybe exhausted — a body shaped by chronic illness, disability, or the long echoes of medical trauma? This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant and deeply compassionate Dr. Jennifer Caspari, a psychologist who sp…

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When a Photo Ruins Your Day (and How to Heal from It) 15:25

9d ago15:25

15:25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com In this bonus episode, I’m answering a listener question that so many of us have carried, even quietly: Why does seeing a photo of myself — especially in a group — make me want to shrink my body, even though I know better? And so, this episode offers bot…

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#160 - Season 5 Finale: The Midlife Glow-Up You Didn’t See Coming 20:50

16d ago20:50

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What if menopause wasn’t something to endure, but something to embrace? After asking my Instagram community about the unexpected gifts of midlife, their answers revealed just how liberating this season can be. From deeper friendships and renewed creativity to freedom from dieting and people-pleasing, their stories echoed a powerful shift, and one r…

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The Whiteness of Wellness, the Truth About Health, and Rewriting the Story of Our Bodies with Jessica Wilson, RD 1:02:01

16d ago1:02:01

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“I want people to know that their bodies are not problems to be fixed, or problems to be solved. I want us to examine how do we look at ourselves — especially BIPOC folks, fat folks, and folks with chronic illnesses. What if we didn't have to fix anything? What if our bodies aren't broken? What if it’s society and not us?” — Jessica Wilson, RD on F…

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#159 - Story Session: Perimenopause, Boundaries, & the Power of Self-Care Rituals in Midlife with April MacKinnon 31:17

23d ago31:17

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In this story session, April MacKinnon, founder of Anointment Natural Skin Care, opens up about nearly a decade of navigating perimenopause. From the early waves of anxiety and disrupted sleep to the surprising strength she found through resistance training, she shares her very relatable experience. You'll learn: How anxiety showed up early in peri…

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The Allure of Empty: Intermittent Fasting, Disordered Eating, and Productivity Culture 42:31

23d ago42:31

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If you’ve been intrigued by all the benefits that intermittent fasting claims to offer, you are not alone, and this week’s podcast episode is for you. I’m joined by a special — and beloved (so you’ve told me) returning guest — my husband, Jeb! Jeb gives his own thoughts on the research behind intermittent fasting, his personal experience with addic…

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#158 - Why Good Girls Gossip: Reclaiming Female Connection in Midlife with Tova Leigh 27:26

30d ago27:26

27:26

Have you ever hesitated to open up with other women because you feared judgment, competition, or being labeled as “too much”? If this hits home, I’ve got good news: you are not the problem. In this episode, author and comedian Tova Leigh shares stories from her new book Good Girls Gossip and explains why reclaiming gossip, as deep, truth-sharing co…

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How Under-Eating Impacts Our Hormones and Long-Term Health with Dr. Nicola Sykes 26:32

30d ago26:32

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com What happens when a body goes quiet in its own defense? What systems shut down when we’re under-eating? (yes, even when we’re under-eating by “just a little bit”) Maybe you’ve experienced a missing period yourself.Maybe you’re deep in the perimenopause t…

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#157 - Finding Your Movement Rhythm with ADHD and Perimenopause with Christine Chessman 38:16

1M ago38:16

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In this episode, I sat down to chat with our very own Joyful Movement Coordinator in the Midlife Feast. At 49, Christine received an ADHD diagnosis after years of masking. She shares how perimenopause brought long-overlooked symptoms into focus. We unpack how midlife hormonal shifts can amplify ADHD traits and why rigid fitness plans rarely work fo…

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The Pressure to Perform: Body Image and ED Recovery in Female Athletes 1:15:19

1M ago1:15:19

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Eating disorders can show up in a multitude of ways in athletes. From how a body “should” look if we play a certain sport, to how we “should” eat for performance, to the inevitable comparison trap of teammates and competitors. I'm joined by Lex, a client I've worked with for many years now. She is incredibly special to me. We began working together…

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#156 - How to Cancel Your Clean Plate Club Membership with Emily Sucher, RD 25:48

1M ago25:48

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If you’ve ever felt guilty for not finishing your plate, even if you’re full, and you’re not 100% sure why, you might be a member of the Clean Plate Club. In this episode, I invited registered dietitian Emily Sucher to explore how messages from childhood are still impacting our food decisions today. Whether you grew up hearing about starving childr…

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Sex and Body Image: How to Get Out of Your Head and into Your Body with Fat-Positive Sex Therapist Noelle Benach 32:46

1M ago32:46

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com In this week’s episode (a much-requested topic, by the way!) I sit down with fat-positive sex therapist Noelle Benach to explore the deeply complex terrain of sex, intimacy, body image, and pleasure. The first part of the episode is free for all listener…

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#155 - Q&A Episode: Food Tracking, Plant Proteins, & Collagen Supplements 16:39

2M ago16:39

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In this solo Q&A episode, I am tackling some of the most recent questions shared with me about the sneaky ways diet culture creeps in, what protein adequacy really looks like (especially for plant-based eaters), and whether collagen is fact or hype. If you want to get your questions answered in the future, submit them here! Links Mentioned The Subs…

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Why We're Going to Be Okay: Desiree Adaway on Hope, Change, and Getting Better at Conflict 1:06:50

2M ago1:06:50

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Desiree Adaway joins the pod to help us through hard conversations in politics, body liberation, and beyond. She shares her insights on nourishment, the (white) male gaze, workplace equity, community, and why conflict is actually required in personal and societal transformation. * Desiree’s upbringing and why it lacked diet culture * Breakfast as a…

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#154 - How to Appreciate Your Changing Menopause Body with Dr. Charlotte Ord 29:41

2M ago29:41

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Our bodies change in midlife and menopause, and many times in ways that feel confusing or frustrating. But what if those changes aren’t a problem to fix, but an invitation to reconnect with ourselves? In this conversation, Dr. Charlotte Ord, psychologist and body image expert shares a refreshing take on body appreciation. It’s not about pretending …

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The Crunchy Wellness Spiral: Anxiety, Orthorexia, and the Pressure to Be the "Healthy One" with Anti-Diet Dietitian Leah Kern 34:17

2M ago34:17

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com Anti-Diet Dietitian Leah Kern joins the pod to discuss her experience with all the ways that the “crunchy granola identity” can create a funnel into disordered eating, body image struggles, and overall suffering. She and Abbie share their experiences wit…

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#153 - Style Joy in Midlife: What to Do When Nothing Feels Right with Dacy Gillespie 31:41

2M ago31:41

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Standing in your closet thinking, "Nothing fits anymore?" It’s not the best feeling, but can I let you in on something? You don’t have to hold onto your “lose weight wardrobe”. In this encouraging conversation, stylist Dacy Gillespie helps us reframe how we think about style in midlife, especially when our bodies, styles, and preferences have chang…

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"There Is More to Life Than Hunger" + Exposing Diet Culture Through Fiction with Author Paulette Stout 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

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In this week’s episode, I’m joined by author Paulette Stout, who opens up about her own healing journey — one that moved her from self-judgement and secrecy to self-compassion and rebellion. Her act of radical defiance this year? Buying clothes that fit now. Not in May. Not “once she shrinks.” But in the body she has today. That shift alone says: I…

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#152 - Intuitive Eating in Menopause: A Conversation with Evelyn Tribole MS, RDN 37:36

2M ago37:36

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In this episode, I get to bring you a very special guest, someone whose work has transformed my whole practice, and who has been helping people heal their relationship with food and their bodies through intuitive eating for three decades! In this conversation, Intuitive Eating co-founder Evelyn Tribole shares why this compassionate, research-backed…

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Making Body Image "Less Gross" + Processing Overwhelming Feelings with Deb Schachter, Body Image Therapist 27:53

2M ago27:53

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com The first part of this episode is free, the second part is for paid subscribers. Upgrade to paid on Substack right here Can we ever get enough support with our body image? Probably not. So, Abbie welcomes Deb Schachter, an incredible therapist who specia…

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#151 - Is It Hunger, Food Noise, or Hormones? 19:51

3M ago19:51

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Feeling hungry all the time? Or do you feel like fullness just doesn’t land the way it used to? You’re not imagining things—and it’s not about discipline either. Hormonal changes in menopause can change how you experience hunger, and that can be disorienting. In this episode, we answer a listener’s honest question about feeling constantly hungry, a…

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Are We Anti-Protein, Anti-Health, and Anti-Vegetable Now? 40:18

3M ago40:18

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Is anti-diet anti-health? Anti-nutrition? Anti-weight loss? What is this all actually about, and is it getting "extreme"? If you’ve been wondering if giving yourself permission to eat freely means giving up on your health and experiencing a “free-for-all” with food, this one is for you. It’s also for you if you’re struggling to articulate a definit…

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Cutting Carbs Is Not a Diabetes Treatment Plan with Dietitian & Diabetes Specialist Janice Dada 37:47

3M ago37:47

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com Registered dietitian and diabetes care specialist Janice Dada joins the show this week to explore diabetes management from a non-diet, weight-inclusive lens. Tune in to unpack the myths that dominate diabetes care — from the demonization of rice and brea…

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#150 - The Capacity Crisis: Why Women Feel Emotionally Exhausted in Midlife with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, ND 38:11

3M ago38:11

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Why are we SO drained in midlife? Dr. Sarah Vandeboncoeur returns to unpack the exhaustion so many women feel—not just from perimenopause, but from decades of overgiving. Most of us enter this phase already running on empty, juggling work, family, and endless to-dos. Add hormonal shifts, and let’s be honest- something has to give. That irritability…

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#163: The Wisdom in Dissociation: When Leaving Your Body Is a Form of Protection with Monika Ostroff, LICSW, CEDS-S 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

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"Eating disorders are dissociative by nature. It's very difficult to be connected to your feelings while you're engaging in eating disorder behaviors. So it makes a lot of sense that people develop eating disorders as a way of keeping themselves as “safe” as possible." In this special episode, Abbie is joined by the incredible Monica Ostroff, a the…

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#149 - Cooking for Pleasure Not Perfection with Chef Andrea Buckett 25:42

3M ago25:42

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Feeling uninspired with your go-to menu lately? Chef Andrea Buckett is here to bring the joy back to your kitchen. With 20 years of experience, she shares her refreshingly simple approach to food—because cooking should be fun, not stressful! Andrea’s five-ingredient meals, pantry hacks, and creative condiment tips (wait until you hear what mustard …

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#162: "I'm In Recovery In Every Sense of the Word": How Gender, Sobriety, Disordered Eating, and Chronic Illness Intersect with Recovery Coach Jo Walduck 40:00

3M ago40:00

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This is a free preview of a paid episode: the first 30 minutes are available to everyone, but to hear the full conversation, upgrade to paid on Patreon: patreon.com/fullplate (thank you, your support is what makes this podcast possible!) Abbie chats with Jo Walduck, a recovery coach, about the intersection of gender, mental health, and personal gro…

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#148 - Mindful Menopause: Using Meditation to Navigate the Transition with Diana Winston 31:08

4M ago31:08

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Did you know science shows that mindfulness can do more than just help you relax? It can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and might even slow brain aging? That’s more than just symptom relief! Diana Winston, director of UCLA Mindful, joins me to explore how meditation can support your menopause experience. She makes mindfulness accessible for everyon…

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#161: The Myth of "Flattering": Clothing and Body Acceptance with Anti-Diet Personal Stylist Dacy Gillespie (Best Of) 1:08:19

4M ago1:08:19

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"Dress for your body type", "define your waist", and "only wear what is flattering". The anti-fat bias we talk about on this podcast all the time extends into how we dress ourselves and what we feel worthy of wearing. As our bodies change (as they will continue to do throughout our life), many of us are met with barriers to body acceptance. And our…

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#147 - How to Stop the Cycle of “Starting Over” Every Monday 22:49

4M ago22:49

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Do you find yourself vowing to “start fresh” every Monday, only to feel like you’ve fallen off the wagon by the time the weekend (or lunch) rolls around? The Monday reset cycle keeps so many of us trapped in an exhausting loop of restriction, indulgence, and shame—making food feel like a constant battle. But what if Monday was just another day? In …

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#160: What Does It Really Take to Heal? [Abbie Interviewed on Self-Compassion, Health Anxiety, and Reclaiming Body Connection on The Feeling Lighter Podcast] 51:52

4M ago51:52

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Abbie is on the other side of the mic in this episode -- being interviewed on self-compassion, recovery, body changes, and healing from the toxicity of diet culture. This is an exploration of the importance of trusting your body’s signals—whether it’s hunger, rest, or grief—and how everyday acts of self-kindness can transform your relationship with…

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#146 - What to Do When Intuitive Eating Doesn't Work with Julie Duffy Dillon 34:46

4M ago34:46

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After years of dieting, the advice to "eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full" can feel frustrating and oversimplified-especially if you’ve been trying to “get” intuitive eating This week, fellow intuitive eating dietitian Julie Duffy Dillon joins me to help us understand some of the common roadblocks that keep us “stuck" and why reconnectin…

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#159: Ozempic, Body Peace, and Eating Disorder Recovery with Activist and Author Amanda Martinez Beck 42:27

4M ago42:27

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You're listening to the FREE version of this episode. To hear the FULL episode, upgrade to paid on Patreon! Your support is so deeply appreciated. In this episode, Abbie welcomes Amanda Martinez Beck to the pod. Amanda is a fat activist and educator, and she shares her journey with eating disorder recovery, diabetes, the importance of self-care, an…

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#145 - Why We Binge: Unpacking the Restrict-Binge Cycle with Toni Rudd, RD 35:02

4M ago35:02

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Struggling with binge eating and the endless restrict-crave cycle? You’re not alone. In this episode, dietitian Toni Rudd unpacks the emotional triggers behind binge eating, the impact of dieting, and why willpower isn’t the problem. We also explore how ADHD can influence eating behaviors and share practical tools like mindful eating and food abund…

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#158: "Body Image Touches Everything" with Body Image Researcher Dr. Charlotte Markey 47:36

4M ago47:36

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Charlotte Markey, PhD joins the pod to speak with Abbie about her research on body image and what the evidence really says about what shapes and influences the way we feel about ourselves. As Dr. Markey says in this episode, "body image touches everything." And that’s why it’s so important that we talk about it — not just as a fluffy concept that c…

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#144- Why Yoga is So Much More Than Movement in Menopause with Niamh Daly 46:06

4M ago46:06

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Can yoga help us navigate the emotional and physical changes of menopause? Niamh Daly joins me to explore how yoga, when adapted to our changing bodies, can support nervous system regulation, pelvic floor health, and emotional well-being during midlife. We cover the importance of personalized movement, challenging the idea of yoga as a cure-all whi…

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#157: Why You Feel Like You're Never Enough (And How to Change It) with Beatriz Albina, NP 54:07

4M ago54:07

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If you've ever felt exhausted by trying to meet the expectations of others, worried about people's opinions, or frustrated and depleted by never feeling quite good enough, this one is for you. Beatriz Albina, nurse practitioner and somatic life coach, joins Abbie to explore the concept of emotional outsourcing, the importance of self-validation, an…

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Neurodivergence, Perfectionism, and Eating Disorders 15:41

5M ago15:41

15:41

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com Ten years into recovering from an eating disorder, I was diagnosed with OCD. It was like discovering a missing puzzle piece—one that had been there all along but never quite fit until that moment. When it finally clicked into place, so did so many childh…

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#143-Story Session: What 30 Years as a Dietitian Taught Pia About Health and Weight 38:17

5M ago38:17

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After years of practicing traditional dietetics, Pia and I found ourselves on a liberating journey—stepping away from diet culture and embracing a weight-neutral, intuitive eating approach. In this episode, we share our experiences, from joyful food-filled retreats in Italy to the challenges of being non-diet dietitians in a weight-obsessed world. …

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#156: What Are Eating Disorders Really About? A Listener Shares Their Story 15:41

5M ago15:41

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This is a free preview of a bonus episode. You can hear the full conversation when you upgrade to paid on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullplate In this episode, Abbie sits down with Elizabeth, a long-time listener and passionate reader and baker, to discuss her journey through recovery, how neurodivergence plays a role in EDs, the challenges of unlear…

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#142 Non-Hormonal Alternatives to HRT with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz 36:54

5M ago36:54

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There are many reasons why you might want to learn how to manage menopause without hormones, but it definitely can be a confusing terrain to navigate. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz is here to discuss what the options are if you can’t, or don’t want to use hormone therapy. She shares practical, non-hormonal options—from nutrition and sup…

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#155: Healing with Chronic Pain: On Grief, Hyperactive Nervous Systems, and Reimagining Movement for All Bodies with DK Ciccone 38:10

5M ago38:10

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If you’re struggling with chronic pain, alongside body image or disordered eating challenges, this episode is for you. 🎧 The first 40 minutes of this conversation are FREE! Listen to the extended version of this episode when you subscribe to Patreon starting at just $5/month or $50/year. Abbie is joined by DK Ciccone to talk about all things chroni…

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#141 - Trusting Your Body: Finding Peace Through Grief with Nina Manolson 28:47

5M ago28:47

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Have you ever found an old piece of clothing, slipped it on, and felt a wave of sadness when it no longer fit? That’s body grief—the longing for a past version of yourself and the struggle to accept where you are now. In this episode, I sit down with Body Peace coach Nina Manolson to unpack why these moments hit so hard and how to navigate them wit…

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#154: Dating in Recovery: Navigating Diet Culture in Relationships 13:57

5M ago13:57

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This is a free preview of a bonus episode. To hear the full conversation, become a paid subscriber to the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullplate. Your support on Patreon is what makes this show possible. Thank you so much! Abbie answers a listener question about the challenges of dating and relationships amidst diet culture -- especially while …

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#140 - Navigating Motherhood and Perimenopause: Embracing Identity Shifts with Jessie Harrold 36:47

5M ago36:47

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What happens when motherhood and perimenopause collide? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and doula, and author of Mothershift, Jessie Harrold, to talk about the big identity shifts that come with these life stages. We unpack the messy emotions, the self-doubt, and the cultural pressures that make change feel so hard—and why it’s …

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#153: The Great Protein Debate and Nutrition Through Menopause with Dr. Jenn Huber, RD / ND 37:47

5M ago37:47

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Dr. Jenn Huber joins us to talk all about protein and how to approach eating with menopause in mind (hint, it’s not as scary as you’ve been led to believe!). It seems like every day, diet culture finds a new way to make us feel guilty for our bodies changing. It’s not news that women in menopause are a group preyed on by diet culture, but lately th…

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#139 How to Fall in Love with Movement While Rejecting Anti-Fat Bias with Louise Green 32:53

6M ago32:53

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Have you ever had the courage to tell a fitness professional that weight loss isn't one of your goals? The confused, blank stares that often follow can make it feel impossible not to just walk right out the door. Weight bias is a major issue in the fitness industry, and we're tackling it head-on with Louise Green, a pioneering fitness professional …

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#152: Life After Weight Loss Surgery, Finding True Self-Acceptance, and Healing from Over-Exercising with Kimberly Richardson 1:05:26

6M ago1:05:26

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In this week's VERY special episode, we are joined by Abbie's client, Kimberly. She speaks from the heart in bravely sharing her body story — from childhood adversity and weight stigma, to the decision to get weight loss surgery, to dealing with the aftermath of that experience, to learning how to create real safety and belonging in her life. Kimbe…

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#138 5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Intuitive Eating 10 Years Ago 24:20

6M ago24:20

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I'm celebrating a huge personal milestone—10 years of embracing intuitive eating and un-dieting—and I’d love for you to join me as I look back on my journey. In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s really been like to navigate the ups and downs of perimenopause while also unlearning the harmful messages of diet culture. I'll explain why intuitive ea…

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#151: The Weight We Inherit: Dieting and Disordered Eating as Intergenerational Trauma with Therapists Ashley Wilfore and Sarah Louer 56:53

6M ago56:53

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Therapists Ashley Wilfore and Sarah Louer know what it's like to have dieting and body shame passed down to you like a family heirloom. We discuss what it means to experience intergenerational trauma, how disordered eating and body hatred get inherited and perpetuated through family values and behaviors, and what it's like to grow up surrounded by …

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