I am excited to have an in-depth conversation about bariatric surgery from a weight-neutral perspective with award-winning, registered dietician nutritionist, Katie Chapmon. She has over 13 years of clinical experience and has helped over 8,000 patients with their bariatric journey. 

Today, we are going to be talking all about the nitty-gritty behind bariatric surgery, how to approach it from a weight neutral stance, and, really, how to approach nutrition and “dieting” (yes, the evil “D” word) from the position of self-care and weight-neutrality. 

Key Moments in the Episode: 

(6:05) Explanation of endocrine system and how that impacts our hunger and fullness. 

(9:14) Eating less and working out is not the key to weight loss. 

(11:55) Surgery is a handshake deal. It’s not the silver bullet that will solve all your weight problems. 

(17:45) A weight neutral perspective on what “success” with dieting and after surgery looks like. 

(37:17) Looking at food from a nutrients points of view. 

NOTE: There were some audio issues towards the end of the episode. Unfortunately, the audio from Katie’s sign off wasn’t recorded so the episode ending seems a bit abrupt. 

More About Katie  

Katie Chapmon, MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in Bariatric Nutrition, GI Issues and Hormonal Health and with 14+ years of hands-on experience.  She is the proud recipient of the 2010 Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award and 2018 Excellence in Practice Award through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 

Katie empowers individuals through their health and wellbeing journeys through a whole person approach.  Through her virtual private practice, her focus is to address the root cause and help people have a better understanding about their bodies.  She is an international speaker and enjoys time hiking and cooking in the kitchen. Find Katie on her website or LinkedIn.

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I am excited to have an in-depth conversation with Ryan Perry today. She is a bra-fitter at one of the most body inclusive stores in Los Angeles, Jenette’s Bras! 

Today, we are going to be talking about Ryan’s experience with and what she’s learning by fitting women into bras that actually work for them. We are also going to discuss Ryan’s journey into becoming a plus-size model and how she’s learned to make peace with her body. 

Key Moments in the Episode: 

(8:40) - Different bras serve different purposes! You have a choice. 

(15:00) - Our views on shapewear 

(24:00) Ryan’s journey on how she fell in love with her body! 

More About Ryan 

Ryan is a bra fitter and plus size model in Los Angeles. She has a bachelors in psychology and is currently working towards obtaining her masters in marriage and family therapy. In her free time you can find her reading outside or at a comedy show. Follow Ryan on Instagram. 

Here’s how to subscribe and leave a review! (thank you so much!)  Want to get notified when I release new episodes so you don’t miss a thing?  Subscribe at afatperspective.com/subscribe ! It would mean the WORLD to me if you could leave a review on iTunes (and/or wherever else you're listening). It’s important for me to know how to improve the show and to know what you truly think. Plus, reviews will help put the podcast in front of a larger audience, which is ultimately the goal - to spread and share the word about body liberation!

I am excited to launch the podcast and have an in-depth conversation with Stephanie Mazariego. Steph and I have known each other for well over a decade when we were studying the Meisner Technique together. 

Today, we are going to be talking about Steph’s decision to get a tummy tuck and how that has affected her relationship with her body, how she arrived at that decision, and how she’s navigated that from an empowered mindset. 

Key Moments in the Episode: 

(12:30) - Choose Your Hard. No matter what we choose in life, it will be difficult. Let’s choose the hard that will benefit us the most!

(13:40) - Grounding exercise in figuring out what you want. 

Note: The audio and video get a little out of sync around and after (27:00) because of an internet connection issue. 

More About Steph 

Stephanie Mazariego is a first-generation Salvadoreña-Americana who grew up with the stars in her eyes and an inherent need to connect to the world through stories. Raised by immigrant parents, she saw the sacrifices they had to make to give her a better life than they had, so she earned two Undergraduate Degrees and a Masters Degree while simultaneously chasing her creative dreams along the way. In 2015, Stephanie completed her first web series, Wait Crimes, which went on to win Best Web Series at the Independent Filmmakers Showcase Film Festival. More recently, she was a finalist in the Nosotros: Ya Tu Sabes Monologue Slam competition two years in a row: once for acting and once for writing. With an ever-expanding and perpetually relentless drive, she continues to pursue telling stories from the most authentic parts of herself in the hopes of moving the world toward a more empathetic existence and becoming the representation that drives Latinx youth of all shapes, orientations, and walks of life to pursue their own voices through their original works of art. As her abuelita always used to say: "Con orgullo, voz, y corazón, ¡échale ganas, amor!" Follow Steph on Instagram and check out her IMDB. 

Here’s how to subscribe and leave a review! (thank you so much!)  Want to get notified when I release new episodes so you don’t miss a thing?  Subscribe at afatperspective.com/subscribe ! It would mean the WORLD to me if you could leave a review on iTunes (and/or wherever else you're listening). It’s important for me to know how to improve the show and to know what you truly think. Plus, reviews will help put the podcast in front of a larger audience, which is ultimately the goal - to spread and share the word about body liberation!