In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Body Peace Podcast, Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer explore the emotional, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics between mothers and daughters—and how these relationships shape our body image and food beliefs.

Drawing from their own stories, client experiences, and decades of clinical insight, Nina and Jennie invite listeners into a nuanced conversation. They dismantle simplistic narratives around “mom blame” and instead illuminate how mothers, too, have been shaped by a culture of body dissatisfaction, diet trends, and inherited trauma.

They reflect on questions like:

• What happens when a mother’s love is filtered through fear of weight stigma?

• How can women take responsibility for healing their own body relationship without shaming their caregivers?

• What practical tools can help parents support their children without reinforcing harmful messages?

Together, they offer a blend of validation, strategy, and radical compassion for anyone untangling their body story—whether as a daughter, a mother, or both.

⁠Connect with Nina and Jennie⁠

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What happens when your self-worth gets tied to a number? In this episode, Jennie Kramer and body relationship expert Nina Manolson dive into the emotional minefield of stepping on the scale. Together, they unpack the weight stigma embedded in medical settings, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures of body checking, and the internalized beliefs that often drive disordered patterns.

Through stories and clinical insight, they explore how individuals can reclaim body autonomy, challenge harmful narratives, and rebuild a relationship with food and self that’s rooted in trust and not fear. If you've ever felt reduced to a number or struggled with the silent grip of the scale, this conversation offers compassion, clarity, and a path forward.

Key Takeaways:

• The scale can carry emotional weight beyond the number it shows.

• Medical settings often reinforce harmful weight stigma.

• Body autonomy means having the right to say “no” to being weighed.

• Body checking erodes self-trust and feeds shame cycles.

• Reframing goals beyond weight supports emotional and mental health.

• Slowing down while eating reconnects us with our body's cues.

• The journey to intuitive eating and body peace is deeply personal—and worth it.



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We’ve been conditioned to fear aging—to see wrinkles as something to fight, signs of time as something to erase, and youth as the ultimate ideal. But what if everything we’ve been taught about aging is misguided? In this powerful episode of Body Peace Podcast, hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson explore the deeply ingrained beliefs that make us resist aging rather than embrace it.

They dive into the $80 billion anti-aging industry, the glorification of youth in the media, and the relentless pressure to look younger at any cost. But beyond the surface, they uncover something even more important—how a pro-aging mindset doesn’t just change how we feel about our bodies, but can actually add years to our lives.

​​Key Highlights

• How the $80 billion anti-aging industry fuels fear and insecurity about growing older

• The hidden toll of weight cycling and why body size isn’t the key to longevity

• The role of social media in shaping our perception of aging and beauty

• How chosen community and connection impact how we experience aging

With personal reflections and clinical insights, this episode offers a new way of thinking about aging—not as something to resist, but as an evolution to embrace. Tune in to the full conversation and explore more episodes at Body Peace Podcast.

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Can I Allow Myself to Experience Pleasure?

In this deeply insightful conversation, hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson sit down with certified sex therapist Dana D’Alessandro to explore the intersections of body image, sexuality, and pleasure. They discuss the pressures that women face—from societal expectations to self-judgment—and how these shape our sense of intimacy and self-connection. Dana shares her expertise on how our personal template for pleasure evolves, how desire changes with age, and why pleasure doesn’t have to be defined by outdated norms. 

• The Erotic Template: How our experiences, upbringing, and body image shape our sexuality.

• Judgment & Shame: The internal and external expectations that impact self-worth and pleasure.

• Sex Isn’t a Checklist: Why treating intimacy as a task diminishes joy and connection.

• Cultural Pressures: How societal norms shape our expectations of sex and intimacy.

The conversation challenges the myth that sexual pleasure has an expiration date and emphasizes the importance of self-exploration, self-acceptance, and cultivating body peace as a foundation for deeper connection and joy.

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We are so excited to bring you the Body Peace Podcast—a space for deep, compassionate, and real conversations about our relationships with our bodies, food, and the world around us.

For so many of us, the journey with our bodies and food feels like an endless cycle—moments of confidence and care followed by frustrating setbacks into familiar, painful patterns. We try so hard to be kind to ourselves, only to feel defeated when old thoughts or behaviors resurface.

But what if the goal wasn’t perfection? What if the path forward wasn’t about fixing, controlling, or constantly striving—but about finding peace? Body Peace® is about stepping off the battlefield with yourself. 

This podcast is a space for deep, honest conversations about what it truly means to make peace with your body through stress, change, and the ups and downs of life. Because Body Peace® isn’t about getting everything ‘right.’ It’s about learning to come home to yourself again and again.

To kick off our very first episode of this season, we’re doing a check-in. Right now, we are all living in a world that feels heavy, filled with uncertainty, stress, and change. How does this impact our bodies, our eating, and our sense of self? How do we take care of ourselves when everything feels overwhelming?

Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson dive into these questions, sharing personal stories, clinical insights, and practical strategies for navigating difficult times while maintaining a sense of grounding, connection, and self-kindness.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Body Peace Podcast, Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer explore the emotional, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics between mothers and daughters—and how these relationships shape our body image and food beliefs.

Drawing from their own stories, client experiences, and decades of clinical insight, Nina and Jennie invite listeners into a nuanced conversation. They dismantle simplistic narratives around “mom blame” and instead illuminate how mothers, too, have been shaped by a culture of body dissatisfaction, diet trends, and inherited trauma.

They reflect on questions like:

What happens when a mother’s love is filtered through fear of weight stigma?

How can women take responsibility for healing their own body relationship without shaming their caregivers?

What practical tools can help parents support their children without reinforcing harmful messages?

Together, they offer a blend of validation, strategy, and radical compassion for anyone untangling their body story—whether as a daughter, a mother, or both.

To listen to this episode and explore more conversations on healing your body story, visit www.bodypeacepodcast.com

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In this episode of Body Peace Podcast , Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson invite listeners into an honest, compassionate, and clinically grounded exploration of emotional eating—a behavior that so many experience, yet so few feel permission to speak about without shame.

The conversation begins with a powerful original poem by Nina, A Poem for Anyone Who's Ever Eaten Their Feelings, setting the tone for an episode rooted in curiosity, tenderness, and self-understanding. Jennie and Nina go on to unpack the difference between emotional eating and binge eating, the somatic experience of feelings, and the way modern culture has taught us to fear our own internal cues.

Rather than offering restrictive advice or diet culture tropes, Jennie and Nina offer practical tools and clinical insight to help listeners begin identifying what they’re really feeling—whether it’s hunger for food, for rest, for comfort, or for expression. Through the lens of self-trust and body attunement, they reframe emotional eating not as failure, but as a human response—one that deserves compassion and context.

Key Takeaways:

Emotional eating is not inherently wrong—it is a form of coping that can be met with curiosity rather than judgment.

The difference between emotional eating and binge eating often lies in intentionality, volume, and the capacity for choice.

Restriction is not a useful tool for managing emotional eating; in fact, it often deepens the cycle of shame and self-punishment.

Body attunement—being able to name sensations and feelings—is a critical skill that fosters healing and reduces reactivity.

Techniques like journaling, naming feelings out loud, mindful eating practices, shaking, and cold sensory input can support nervous system regulation in moments of overwhelm.

Self-trust and community are essential in untangling our relationship with food—and in giving ourselves permission to feel without outsourcing our experience.

Whether you're a clinician, a caregiver, a partner, or simply someone who’s ever turned to food in search of comfort, this conversation offers a deeply compassionate and practical framework for understanding emotional eating with greater clarity, tenderness, and self-respect.

To connect with Nina and Jennie or access tools mentioned in this episode, visit www.bodypeacepodcast.com

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What happens when your self-worth gets tied to a number? In this episode, Jennie Kramer and body relationship expert Nina Manolson dive into the emotional minefield of stepping on the scale.

Together, they unpack the weight stigma embedded in medical settings, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures of body checking, and the internalized beliefs that often drive disordered patterns. Through stories and clinical insight, they explore how individuals can reclaim body autonomy, challenge harmful narratives, and rebuild a relationship with food and self that’s rooted in trust and not fear. If you've ever felt reduced to a number or struggled with the silent grip of the scale, this conversation offers compassion, clarity, and a path forward.

Key Takeaways:

The scale can carry emotional weight beyond the number it shows.

Medical settings often reinforce harmful weight stigma.

Body autonomy means having the right to say “no” to being weighed.

Body checking erodes self-trust and feeds shame cycles.

Reframing goals beyond weight supports emotional and mental health.

Slowing down while eating reconnects us with our body's cues.

The journey to intuitive eating and body peace is deeply personal—and worth it.

Tune in to the full conversation and explore more episodes at Body Peace Podcast.

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We’ve been conditioned to fear aging—to see wrinkles as something to fight, signs of time as something to erase, and youth as the ultimate ideal. But what if everything we’ve been taught about aging is misguided? In this powerful episode of Body Peace Podcast, hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson explore the deeply ingrained beliefs that make us resist aging rather than embrace it.

They dive into the $80 billion anti-aging industry, the glorification of youth in the media, and the relentless pressure to look younger at any cost. But beyond the surface, they uncover something even more important—how a pro-aging mindset doesn’t just change how we feel about our bodies, but can actually add years to our lives.

​​Key Highlights

How the $80 billion anti-aging industry fuels fear and insecurity about growing older

The hidden toll of weight cycling and why body size isn’t the key to longevity

The role of social media in shaping our perception of aging and beauty

How chosen community and connection impact how we experience aging

With personal reflections and clinical insights, this episode offers a new way of thinking about aging—not as something to resist, but as an evolution to embrace. Tune in to the full conversation and explore more episodes at Body Peace Podcast.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can I Allow Myself to Experience Pleasure?

In this deeply insightful conversation, hosts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson sit down with certified sex therapist Dana D’Alessandro to explore the intersections of body image, sexuality, and pleasure. They discuss the pressures that women face—from societal expectations to self-judgment—and how these shape our sense of intimacy and self-connection. Dana shares her expertise on how our personal template for pleasure evolves, how desire changes with age, and why pleasure doesn’t have to be defined by outdated norms. 

The Erotic Template: How our experiences, upbringing, and body image shape our sexuality.

Judgment & Shame: The internal and external expectations that impact self-worth and pleasure.

Sex Isn’t a Checklist: Why treating intimacy as a task diminishes joy and connection.

Cultural Pressures: How societal norms shape our expectations of sex and intimacy.

The conversation challenges the myth that sexual pleasure has an expiration date and emphasizes the importance of self-exploration, self-acceptance, and cultivating body peace as a foundation for deeper connection and joy.

Key Highlights:
Tune in to the full conversation and explore more episodes at Body Peace Podcast.

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