Body Truth with Katelyn Parsons

By Katelyn Parsons

Cozy up and join me in the quest for creating a more thoughtful & enriched life. In every episode, you’ll hear inspiring stories, explorative conversations, & advice from experts in creative l... more

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The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.

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November 15, 2022Episode 129: Thriving as a Multi-Passionate Creative with D’Ana Joi
D'Ana Joi, is a coach for multi-passionates and host of the Multi-Passionate Mastery Podcast. She believes having many passions is a gift, not a burden, and is on a mission to rewrite the narrative around “choosing one thing” being the only path to success.
Through her signature group coaching program, podcast, and content, Joi teaches creatives from all walks of life how to create clear priorities and bring their ideas to life on a completely stress-free timeline.
Click HERE for the complete show notes + podcast transcript!
In this conversation we talk about:
Joi’s personal body image story- navigating conflicting messages around her body & how she created her own self-acceptance.

Deciding to leverage her many passions, rather than looking at them as a burden.

Her signature 3-part Focus Framework and how Human Design has played a role in her success.

Joi’s experience hitting burnout, what she learned through the process, and how she’s shifted.

Decision-making & how we can each build this skill more effectively.

Deciphering social conditioning vs. what works best for you, when it comes to a work schedule.

What it means to “date your ideas” and why it’s so valuable for multi-passionate people.

Joi’s relationship with her body now and how her foundational self-beliefs transfer into the work she does today.
Connect with our guest...
Joi's Website

Thrive Guide Magazine

Free Training

Joi's Podcast, Multi-Passionate Mastery
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1h 15min
November 01, 2022Episode 128: Modeling, Influencing, & Creating an Inclusive Fashion Line with Gia Sinatra
Gia Sinatra has worked for over a decade in the beauty & entertainment industry as a hairstylist. She started modeling in 2018 and her passion for plus-size representation inspired her to grow her influence, & the creation of her own clothing brand. In March 2022 she launched Gia IRL, for women sizes 12 and up. Gia IRL came from the frustration of not being able to find the clothes she wanted in her size and she knew so many other women shared her frustrations.
Click HERE for the full show notes + transcription!
Pssst! Have you grabbed your free Body Acceptance Starter Kit? Here's the link!
In this conversation we talk about:
Gia's personal body image story- her experience feeling different in her body growing up, how she used her personality to compensate, & the impacts of dieting from an early age.

Moving to LA at the height of the "skinny" era in Hollywood & how it impacted her personal relationship with food + body image.

Behind the scenes of modeling + influencing- how Gia broke into the industry, created her own success, & began healing her own body image in the process.

Gia's advice for navigating tough feedback, negative body image days, and self-doubt.

The idea for her fashion brand Gia IRL, how she brought this business concept to life, & what she's learned being on the other side of the casting table for photoshoots.

Success tip's for breaking into the modeling + influencing the industry.

Why representation is crucial within fashion + media and Gia's personal passion for creating change.
Connect with our guest...
Gia's IG: @giasinatra

Clothing line: @gia_irl

Website: Giairl.com

Tik Tok
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1h 5min
October 18, 2022Episode 127: All of Your Hormone Questions ANSWERED with Lauren Papanos
In this episode we sit down with...Lauren Papanos
Lauren Papanos is a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics who helps women balance their hormones naturally after birth control, put an end to PMS, and eat for strength - rather than deprivation - so they can feel like queens, inside & out. In her clinical work with Olympic athletes and overseeing sports departments at UCLA and Texas Tech, Lauren kept running into active, high-achieving women who were dealing with a host of hormonal conditions including stubborn acne, PCOS, Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (missing periods), and low energy. As a lifelong gymnast and top-tier college cheerleader, Lauren knows the hormonal struggle first-hand. She tried every allopathic and integrative doctor and ultimately became a functional RD so she can help active women tap into their strength - physical, mental, & emotional - to access their highest potential in life.
Click HERE for all of the show notes!
Pssst...Don't forget to download your free Body Acceptance Starter Kit. Grab it HERE.
In this conversation we talk about:
Lauren’s personal body image story: growing up a competitive cheerleader, how the pressure to lose weight impacted her relationship with food, & her path from rigid eating to a flexible relationship with food.

The 3 fundamental root causes of most hormone issues, and how to take a proactive, non-obsessive approach to your health.

How eating disorders influence hormone issues later in life and the best ways to heal in the present.

The intersection of hormone preoccupation triggering eating disorders + disordered eating and the best way to take a more balanced approach to awareness.

The complexities of stress and how our immune system plays a role in hormone health.

Defining & expanding the nuances of PCOS, Endometriosis, Hypothalamic amenorrhea, infertility, digestive issues & more from a hormone + holistic perspective.

Why weight loss is not the answer for solving most hormone-related issues, and what we should be focusing on instead.

How to approach body shame & live a more empowered life while healing.

What to do if “something feels off” in your body, but nobody can give you an answer.

The importance of connecting with any provider you choose to work with when seeking help.
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1h 10min
October 04, 2022Episode 126: Fat Liberation, Business Building, & Style With Virgie Tovar
Virgie Tovar is an author, activist, & one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on weight-based discrimination and body image. Click here for the full show notes!
In this conversation we talk about:
Virgie’s personal body image story- how being called ‘fat’ when she was 5 years old influenced her relationship with herself for the next 15+ years.

How the primal desire for love and safety influences diet culture.

Key pieces to consider for shifting the cultural narrative around food and body.

How celebrating food and body can be as detrimental as shaming them, and what to aim for instead.

Her body acceptance process and entry into fat activism.

Virgie’s first few years in business- how she used her curiosity and commitment to say ‘YES’ to catapult her career.

Living and working as a creative person. Some of the key pieces for building a successful business from landing a book deal to leading a TED Talk and beyond.

Her love for fashion- how style played a role through her body image journey from hiding, to rebellion, and now deep authentic expression.

The importance of trusting your body and the choices you make for yourself to live a fulfilling life.
Psst! Grab your free Body Acceptance Starter Kit HERE.
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1h 16min
September 20, 2022Episode 125: Hollywood, Body Image, & Creating an Ethical Talent Agency with Val Emanuel
Val Emanuel is a mother, earth activist, and founder of Rif Care and Role Models Management. Click HERE for the full show notes!
In this conversation we talk about:
Val’s personal body image story: growing up a child model in LA, overcoming sexual abuse, eating disorders, drug use, and low self-worth.

The impact of Hollywood culture on her self-esteem, self-censorship, and body autonomy as an adolescent.

Her experience as a black woman, how this has shaped her identity, & the problems that stem from not addressing the “middle skin color”.

Finding recovery and the most influential steps within her healing journey.

The importance of choosing friends & environments that foster the person that you want to be.

Letting go of the fear of how others will judge you and living an honest, authentic life.

Money, dieting, body image, fame- the disordered intersections between these life areas and how control plays a part.

The role of social media in business, influencer culture, and how we can create a healthier relationship with these platforms.

The journey of building her company, Role Models Management, and her mission behind creating an ethical talent agency.

Why comparison is the thief of joy and how to begin appreciating what you have.
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1h 14min
July 12, 2022 Episode 124: Summer Break Babyyyy!! (Solo Episode- no I’m not pregnant)
In this episode, Katelyn shares the scoop on WHY the podcast is taking a Summer break, what to expect when we return this Fall, and HOW to stay connected in the meantime.
Break details: July 12th-September 20th
Words for our community: Rest. Re-evaluate. Play. Refresh.
Want to stay connected? Sign up for the weekly newsletter HERE.
Ready to talk about 1:1 coaching? Book a discovery call HERE.
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8min
July 05, 2022 Episode 123: Binge Eating, Anxiety, & Re-Defining “Normal” Eating with Mikala Jamison
In this episode, we sit down with Mikala Jamison, journalist and publisher of Body Type: The Newsletter. We discuss the secrecy and shame of binge eating, the importance of fitness professionals shifting their message from diet culture and weight-centric language, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.
Mikala is producing a live storytelling show about bodies and body image as part of the local Capital Fringe Festival. "The Body Show" will run on July 16, 17, 23, and 24 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. For more details follow visit capitalfringe.org.
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1h 10min
June 28, 2022 Episode 122: Leaving Social Media & Diet Culture to Liberate Life With Amelia Hruby
In this episode, we sit down with writer, speaker, & founder of feminist podcast studio Softer Sounds, Amelia Hruby. We discuss her journey to reclaiming her body liberation, the parallels between diet culture + social media, Amelia’s decision to leave Instagram, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.
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1h 13min
June 21, 2022 Episode 121: Anorexia Recovery & Learning To Listen To Your Body With Katherine Herbison
In this episode, we sit down with wellness blogger Katherine Herbison. We discuss her personal journey recovering from anorexia, tools she cultivated to handle difficult emotions, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.
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52min
June 14, 2022 Episode 120: Ideas To Slow Time & Embrace Life (Solo Episode)
In this episode, I share practical ways to bring more gratitude to your day and inspiration to create a practice that allows you to be more present in your life. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that I discussed in this episode, click here.
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19min

FAQs about Body Truth with Katelyn Parsons:

How many episodes does Body Truth with Katelyn Parsons have?

The podcast currently has 129 episodes available.