Best Vinny Welsby Podcasts (2025)

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Anti-fat bias can lead to death with Vinny Welsby 37:06

4d ago37:06

37:06

Sam interviews Vinny Welsby, an anti-fat bias consultant. Sam and Vinny discuss the most common consequences of how anti-fat bias can impact your health outcomes. Resources mentioned in today’s episode: Weight Centric Healthcare Cycle (Vinny’s Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/p/DI1_yfKzC2Y/?img_index=1 Fierce Fatty Podcast: https://podcasts.ap…

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#skinnytok, WW going bankrupt, eating watermelon instead of sunscreen?! 31:26

11d ago31:26

31:26

Sam is unhinged and sharing all about the simple joys in life: press on nails and self tanner. She dives into the latest wellness BS all over social media: #skinnytok, her thoughts on WW going bankrupt, eating watermelon instead of sunscreen…WTAF is going on?! Additional links mentioned in today’s episode: Dr. Lauren Hughes: https://www.instagram.c…

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How I process negative body image thoughts IRL 21:42

18d ago21:42

21:42

Sam shares a personal story of noticing her thighs jiggling in a way she had never seen before. She walks your through how she processes negative body image thoughts IRL and how body image work can change your life. ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: …

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How our client went from restricting food to celebrating food 38:28

25d ago38:28

38:28

This week, we have Marissa on the podcast! She is one of our incredible clients at Find Food Freedom®! Marissa shares her honest thoughts and feelings of her experience working with the Find Food Freedom® team. She opens up about how her relationship with food and body image transformed 'before' and 'after' working with a Certified Intuitive Eating…

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197: Liberals Love Fat Shaming People They Don’t Like 39:28

26d ago39:28

39:28

Have you seen the JD Vance memes that have been circulating the internet? In them, the meme creators have increased his body size to make him look fat and then laugh at the idea of him being fat. That’s the joke. So hilarious (/s). JD Vance who is a horrible human, is being critiqued because of his appearance. This is a common theme in left-leaning…

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How to navigate a closet clean out 37:44

1M ago37:44

37:44

In this episode, Sam shares her experience with emptying her dresser and closet and getting rid of 3 bags of clothes. She shares some of her favorite parameters of how to decide what to do with each piece of clothing. She also reveals something that she never knew she felt guilt about until she did this clean out. Podcast Episode Referenced in this…

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Your body size and food choices are NOT the cause of your infertiltiy 35:25

1M ago35:25

35:25

This week is national infertility awareness week and Sam wants to get real with you and talk about all things fertility. In this episode, Sam shares what she thinks made her IVF journey successful and how to best protect your peace when navigating a fertility journey. How I survived 3 rounds of IVF (2021 throwback episode): https://podcasts.apple.c…

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It's okay if you still desire weight loss with Julie Roberti 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

Today is another episode in our RD Meet the Team Series where you will get to hear Sam interview the amazing providers that make up the Find Food Freedom® Team! Today we are featuring: Julie Roberti! A note from Julie: “When I first started my training as a Registered Dietitian I fell into a very disordered relationship with food and my body. The f…

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Our client shares her honest Intuitive Eating journey 43:17

2M ago43:17

43:17

This week, we have Rennie Dyball on the podcast - one of our incredible clients AND the author of the children's book: B is for Bellies! This episode takes a deep dive into Rennie's personal journey with food and body image. Rennie shares her honest thoughts and feelings of her experience working with the Find Food Freedom® team. She shares what sh…

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Your life is too special to starve yourself 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

This week Sam shares a theme that she has been thinking about recently: "Life is too special to starve yourself". She gives a life update of all of her upcoming travel/events and how the younger version of herself (who was entrenched in diet culture) would have not been able to enjoy the present moment because she was too obsessed with food and bod…

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Meet Chelsey: It is never too later to walk away from dieting 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

Happy National Nutrition Month! Today is our final episode in our RD Meet the Team Series where you will get to hear Sam interview the amazing providers that make up the Find Food Freedom® Team! Today we are featuring: Chelsey Leonard! Chelsey is a Massachusetts native and earned her bachelor’s degree in nutrition from UMASS Amherst and then comple…

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Meet Molly: Body image is not about the physical body 29:50

3M ago29:50

29:50

Happy National Nutrition Month! Today is another episode in our RD Meet the Team Series where you will get to hear Sam interview the amazing providers that make up the Find Food Freedom® Team! Today we are featuring: Molly Hoffman! Molly is an Intuitive Eating, non-diet, and HAES-aligned Registered Dietitian based out of Green bay, Wisconsin but wo…

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Meet Sara: Medical diagnosis to eating disorder pipeline 32:30

3M ago32:30

32:30

Happy National Nutrition Month! Today kicks off our RD Meet the Team Series where you will get to hear Sam interview the amazing providers that make up the Find Food Freedom® Team! Today we are featuring: Sara Geiger! Sara is a fiercely anti-diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) specializing in eating disorders. She is the perfect dietitian …

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Recapping my 11 years as a dietitian 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

This week Sam is sharing her 11 year professional timeline starting with her college days as a nutrition student bonging beers and skipping class to present day helping people make peace with food and body. It is never too late to unlearn the BS diet culture (and disordered behaviors) that society pushes and choose a life of freedom! ALL things Fin…

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196: Fat Monica and Other Fat Tropes in Media 1:16:03

3M ago1:16:03

1:16:03

What have we learned about who fat people are from the media we consume? What are the common stereotypes we see again and again? In this episode, I answer those questions and analyse different examples of fat media including the dreaded Fat Monica from Friends. If you can, watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience! But I do also a…

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Raising our kiddos to be intuitive eaters 26:12

3M ago26:12

26:12

This week Sam shares a story about how she parented her toddler in a food situation involving multiple donuts. If you are wanting to raise your children to be intuitive eaters then this episode is for you! Sam references this IG post with more context: https://www.instagram.com/p/DFuwgxcO7uG/?img_index=1 ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insu…

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What happened when my daughter told me I have a big belly 27:35

4M ago27:35

27:35

This week Sam shares a story of how her toddler commented on her belly! She takes a deep dive into her body image image journey and how different she would have responded when she was deeply entrenched in diet culture versus where she is now. If you are a parent or have a close relationship with a kiddo in your life, this is a great episode to list…

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Rapid Fire: hormonal cravings & I can't look in the mirror 32:48

4M ago32:48

32:48

This week, Sam does a rapid fire episode where she responds to a bunch of different food and body image obstacles that were sent through on IG. She covers everything from not being able to look in the mirror, to hormonal cravings, to infertiltiy nutrition, to being told to restrict calories to lower your cholesterol. Do you have something you want …

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195: Fat Harm: The Medical Model of Fatness 45:34

4M ago45:34

45:34

How can we convince healthcare providers to examine the harm they cause when they tell fat people to lose weight and deny us care? It can be pretty hard to realize that you haven’t been providing evidence-based care so it’s a challenge! That’s where the work of the disability community comes in with their medical and social models of disability. Th…

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It's okay if you are struggling to nourish yourself 20:37

4M ago20:37

20:37

This week, Sam shares a mental health update. If you are feeling emotionally effected by the state of the world right now, you are not alone. ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: @findfoodfreedom Website:https://find-foodfreedom.com/ Join the FFF Member…

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Rapid Fire: Postpartum Body Image 34:25

4M ago34:25

34:25

This week, Sam does a rapid fire episode where she responds to a bunch of postpartum body image obstacles that were sent through a question box on Instagram. This episode covers everything from diastasis recti, the discomfort that comes with postpartum, and a reflective exercise that can help promote self compassion during this transformative seaso…

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Rapid Fire: losing motivation to recover & losing weight to feel better 32:43

5M ago32:43

32:43

This week, Sam does a rapid fire episode where she responds to food / body image / movement obstacles that were written in on her most recent Instagram question box! Sam got hundreds of responses so she is going to have to come back to cover more! This week she responds to obstacles related to GLP-1 meds, wedding planning, postpartum, losing motiva…

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"Help! Everyone is pursuing intentional weight loss & it sucks!" 36:07

5M ago36:07

36:07

This week, Sam addresses the #1 obstacle submitted by our online community on Instagram: "It feels like everyone is taking Ozempic or chasing intentional weight loss and I'm not and it sucks." Sam breaks down why this can be so difficult even if you know you don't want to pursure dieting anymore. She also digs into the definition of body image and …

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Sam's high cholestrol & medical weight stigma 37:45

5M ago37:45

37:45

This week, Sam sits down to talk about her cholesterol numbers coming back high, the impact of medical weight stgima and shit medical care, and what ACTUALLY impacts your health. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the diet culture New Year rhetoric, this episode is a must listen. Resource mentioned in this episode: https://www.goinvo.com/features/de…

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Holiday affirmations with Sam 16:22

5M ago16:22

16:22

Happy holidays from Sam and the entire Find Food Freedom team! We are extremely grateful to have you in our online community. The holidays can be a magical time AND they can be reallyyyyyyy hard. Please know that our team is here for you today and everday. This episode includes some much needed holiday affirmations to ensure you feel cared for this…

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How to reflect on dieting history & set intentions for 2025 32:39

5M ago32:39

32:39

This week, Sam shares her favorite reflective questions to get you curious about your diet history and intentions for 2025. This episode feels like a 1:1 counseling session with Sam! ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom TikTok: @findfoodfreedom Website:https://…

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194: How to Protect Yourself From Anti-Fat Bias This Holiday Season 40:34

6M ago40:34

40:34

It’s NOT the most wonderful time of the year for a lot of fat folks because many will be spending time with anti-fat family and then once you survive that it’s into the “New Year New You” diet culture dog shit. Ugh. Want some tactics to overcome this stressful time? Tune into this episode for the salve to all this nonsense. Don’t forget: you’re wor…

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Psych Med Update: symptoms, side effects, & more! 35:55

6M ago35:55

35:55

This week, Sam sits down to share an update from 'Live Laugh Lexapro' episode that aired on 10/9/24. Sam is in the process of switching psych medications. When sharing an Instagram story about her medication journey, she got hundreds of DM's asking about this journey so she wanted to update you on all the details here! ALL things Find Food Freedom®…

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How to respond to diet culture talk 33:51

6M ago33:51

33:51

This week, Sam sits down to share her 3 favorite ways to respond to diet culture BS! You will walk away from this episode feeling prepared and confident going into holiday events where diet culture talk is all around! This episode is sponsored by Uncommon Goods. Get 15% off your first purchase at www.uncommongoods.com/FREEDOM ALL things Find Food F…

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Intuitive Eating Holiday Bill of Rights 23:08

6M ago23:08

23:08

In this episode, Sam breaks down the Intuitive Eating Bill of Rights created by Evelyn Tribole. This is a great episode to listen to if you are looking for more support on your food freedom journey during the holiday season! ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.food.freedom…

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The leading cause of death of children in America 37:48

6M ago37:48

37:48

This week, Sam interviews Kitty Brandtner, the founder and co-president of March Fourth. Following the mass shooting tragedies in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Highland Park, Kitty created a movement focused exclusively on the assault weapons ban. Nine days after the Fourth of July shooting in 2022, she mobilized 500+ supporters for a rally and meetings on …

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193: Fat in Healthcare and Ideological Anti-Fatness 45:45

6M ago45:45

45:45

Having a bigger body and trying to access healthcare can be a struggle at best and lead to mistreatment, misdaignosis and death at worse. I go over the 5 stages of subpar healthcare in this episode, talk about the root of the issue and share some stories. TW: mentions of death from anti-fat bias and other general anti-fat tomfuckery. Episode show n…

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"My family member asked me if I am pregnant..." 36:09

7M ago36:09

36:09

This week Sam shares a story of how a family member asked her if she was pregnant...spoiler alert...she is not! Sam takes a deep dive into how to respond to unwanted body comments from loved ones this holiday season. This episode is sponsored by Caraway Kitchenware! Go to www.carawayhome.com/FOODFREEDOM to see our favorite products AND take an addi…

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Sam's skin checks & relationship with movement 37:30

7M ago37:30

37:30

This week Sam shares her personal experiences with getting moles removed and how that impacts her relationship with movement and body image. This episode is sponsored by Uncommon Goods. Get 15% off your first purchase at www.uncommongoods.com/FREEDOM ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Ins…

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How to NOT Binge on Halloween Candy 29:32

7M ago29:32

29:32

In this episode, Sam shares her top food freedom tips about how to make peace with Halloween candy. If you feel out of control around candy or are afraid to bring candy into the house, this episode is for you! This episode is sponsored by Caraway Kitchenware! Go to www.carawayhome.com/FOODFREEDOM to see our favorite products AND take an additional …

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Food & Body Image Quotes That Changed My Life 26:29

7M ago26:29

26:29

This week Sam shares her favorite quotes about food and body image that have stuck with her over the years. These are quotes that she has shared hundreds of times in counseling sessions and she opens up as to the magic that these quotes carry. Pull out a journal and get ready to reflect on your relationship with food and body image. ALL things Find…

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Intuitive Eating Travel Tips 36:11

8M ago36:11

36:11

This week Sam takes a walk down memory lane and records the podcast in her childhood home. She shares the progression she has seen in herself related to her own relationship with food and body image over the years. She also shares her favorite Intuitive Eating travel tips and how to stay nourished when you are on-the-go! This episode is sponsored b…

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192: Ozempic (Wegovy) 2 Years On 1:14:16

8M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

Almost 2 years ago I released a 2 part podcast on Wegovy and so I think it’s time for an update! Is it true that semaglutide shows reduced cardiac event risk? What have been people’s experiences? Is everyone on it now and have we “cured” fatness?? Let dive in! Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/192 Support me on Ko-Fi and get the Size D…

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Lexapro symptoms & getting an EKG 35:36

8M ago35:36

35:36

This week Sam shares her one week update of taking Lexapro including her symptoms and how she ended up at the urgent care getting an EKG. She shares what she wishes she knew before starting the meds to help level set her expectations. ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFinsurance Instagram: @find.fo…

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Sam's 5 month postpartum update 39:43

8M ago39:43

39:43

She's baaaaack! This week Sam gives you the inside scoop of what it's like to be 5 months postpartum with a toddler and baby! Sam discusses the differences between her first time postpartum versus this time related to her relationship with food and body image. ALL things Find Food Freedom®: Get your Insurance Benefits Checked: https://bit.ly/FFFins…

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episode 77: the story about eating disorder recovery and sobriety with Heather Lasco 48:23

8M ago48:23

48:23

We can’t believe this season is already coming to an end but here it is, the final episode, and trust us, it’s a good one! Ali and Hannah are sitting down with Heather Lasco, a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders and the founder of Confidentially Nourished. In this powerful conversation, Heather opens up about her experience battl…

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191: Michael Pollan, Organic Food and Determinants of Health 1:04:05

9M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Should we be listening to the seemingly reasonable advice from food journalist Michael Pollan who says “Eat food, but not too much.” How much power does what we eat and how we move our bodies have on our health? What about organic food?? Today I answer a juicy listener question, some join me! Episode show notes: http://www.fiercefatty.com/191 Suppo…

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episode 76: the story about life after bariatric surgery with Juliet James 50:10

9M ago50:10

50:10

In this week’s episode Ali and Hannah are thrilled to welcome Juliet James, a fierce fat activist and writer who writes about mental health, eating disorders and the social and emotional challenges of being fat in a thincentric culture which makes her the perfect next guest to share her powerful story. Juliet doesn’t hold back as she unpacks her ex…

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episode 75: the story about becoming a weight-inclusive endocrinologist with Dr. Gregory Dodell 39:13

9M ago39:13

39:13

In this week’s episode Hannah and Ali are excited to welcome their trusted colleague Dr. Gregory Dodell. Gregory is an endocrinologist based out of NYC and also happens to be married to past guest and friend of the pod @theantidietplan’s Alexis Conason so you know these 3 had LOTS to talk about. Over the years, Gregory has transformed his practice …

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Mental/Physical Restriction 33:33

9M ago33:33

33:33

Do you physically or mentally restrict your food? Do you not allow yourself to eat certain foods? Do you eat certain foods but mentally tear yourself down for eating them? In this episode, we breakdown the difference between physical and mental restriction and some simple steps you can take to start making peace with food today. ALL things Find Foo…

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episode 74: the story about becoming a fat positive health coach with Tiana Dodson 54:50

9M ago54:50

54:50

In this week’s episode, Ali and Hannah spend time with fat-positive health coach and body liberation facilitator, Tiana Dodson. From her beginnings as a mechanical engineer to becoming a passionate advocate for body liberation, Tiana’s journey has led to a career all about helping people discover how personal, community, and global liberation are i…

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Diets Don't Work. Period. 35:31

9M ago35:31

35:31

In today's episode, Sam shares with you a manic Monday morning in the Previte household. She shares how different this type of morning looks now with self compassion that has been adopted in the Intuitive Eating paradigm versus years ago in diet culture this type of morning would have sent her into a disordered eating spiral. ALL things Find Food F…

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episode 73: the story about letting go of calorie counting with Kelsey Ellis 51:41

9M ago51:41

51:41

This week Ali and Hannah are hanging out with the ultimate hype woman and Vancouver intuitive movement expert, Kelsey Ellis! Kelsey is an award-winning, body-positive, anti-diet health and fitness expert, who’s all about helping people break free from diet culture, unapologetically embracing what their bodies can do, and finding confidence in thems…

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Complimenting Weight Loss is Not a Compliment 42:18

9M ago42:18

42:18

Have you ever been complimented for losing weight? Did you ever compliment someone else for losing weight? This episode is a MUST listen if you are healing your relationship with food and body and need help navigating 'weight loss compliments' (or food and body comments in general) from humans that are entrenched in diet culture. ALL things Find Fo…

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190: Being Fat And Unhealthy - Is It True That if You Really Loved Yourself You’d Lose Weight? 42:02

9M ago42:02

42:02

I'm on my holidays and so we have a replay for this episode from 2021 which is still super relevant. Let's listen! P.S. This is when I went by Victoria and she/her pronouns. "Self love means caring for your body which means losing weight!" Seems logical, but is it actually? Does being fat mean you've given up and don't give a sh*t about your body, …

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