Are you sick of hearing your friends and family offer unsolicited opinions about dieting or weight loss? So are we. Today we’re talking about how to navigate diet talk with loved ones, from the subtle comments they make about your body to the comments they make about the foods they’re eating to stay “in shape” 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What diet talk is and the ways it can be harmful

• Examples of how diet talk has manifested in our personal lives

• Concrete tools listeners can use the next time this happens

• The importance of compassion when communicating + MORE! 

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There’s a lot of fear and stigma around getting old, even though it’s something most of us will experience. From the endless anti-wrinkle products to the fear of dementia, aging is usually not embraced in our society. Today we’ll be talking with gerontologist Christina Peoples, who holds a master’s degree in gerontology. She has an online platform dedicated to providing education on aging, called Gero What. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What the study of gerontology is and how it’s useful in everyday life

• Ageism, age denial, and why these things can be problematic

• Common myths and stereotypes about aging

• Practical ways to prepare for aging + MORE!

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We’ve been wanting to cover fibroids for the longest time, and specifically wanted to interview a black woman on this topic since African-American women have a higher prevalence of fibroids, and experience more severe symptoms and unique concerns. We were SO happy to find Dr. Soyini Hawkins, a board-certified, fellowship-trained Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Whether or not black women have a higher prevalence of fibroids

• Symptoms of fibroids and how to find out if you have them

• Ways to manage fibroids via lifestyle changes and/or medical treatment

• How to decide when fibroid surgery is appropriate & MORE!

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Is it just us or is Intuitive Eating NOT all that “intuitive” at first? If you are confused about some of the nuances when it comes to intuitive eating, or how to make it work for you, you’ll want to tune in to today’s podcast episode. Whether you are an athlete or you have an autoimmune disease, today we answer all of your specific questions about how to eat more intuitively...in the real world. Towards the end of the episode, we do a fire round where we try to answer some questions in less than 30 seconds...tune in to the very end to see how we did. 

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Whether or not it’s possible to practice intuitive eating and lose weight 

• What to do when loved ones don’t shut up about their diets

• How to eat intuitively when you have no desire to eat or only want to eat sweets

• Ways to navigate intuitive eating if you don’t feel well physically in your larger body

• & MORE! 

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Recently, we had you submit your burning questions and got an overwhelming amount of submissions. Since we can’t tackle all of your questions today, we’re going to take on some of the more personal ones, and we’ll do a few follow-up episodes answering your business, nutrition, and intuitive eating questions.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Whether or not Jess and her hubs are planning on having kids

• Some of our most memorable moments throughout the years

• Should people be giving out nutrition advice without nutrition credentials?

• & MORE!

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Do you get frustrated when shopping for clothes because sizing is inconsistent and/or not inclusive? Today we’re going to talk about how to ease that frustration so you’re better able to dress your current body comfortably.  

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• The role of body neutrality when going shopping for clothes

• How to stop putting pressure on yourself to fit into old clothes

• Ways to feel less crappy about letting go of clothes that no longer fit

• Money saving tips for getting new gear

• Our favorite size inclusive shops + MORE! 

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Cooking for one during quarantine? We got you. Today we’ll be going over practical tips and tricks for making solo cooking more efficient and enjoyable. We’ll also be talking with Klancy Miller, who authored Cooking Solo: The Fun of Cooking for Yourself.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• How to minimize food waste when cooking for one

• Ways to make solo cooking more enjoyable

• Pro food storage tips to make the most out of your fridge

• Ideal recipes for solo cooks

• Ways to socially connect over cooking while social distancing & MORE!

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Have you been anxiously waiting to hit up that beauty salon because COVID toes are real? Well, today we’re going to talk about whether or not that’s a wise move with expert epidemiologist Dr. Marquinta Harvey!

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What an epidemiologist does as it relates to COVID-19

• If reopening different facilities is a good idea right now

• Projections for how long it’s anticipated we’ll be social distancing

• Health risks vs economic risks of COVID

• Measures for reducing risk if visiting salons/public spaces & MORE!

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Today we’re chatting with our good friend Kevin Curry about the ups and downs of being a Black food blogger. Kevin started Fit Men Cook over 8 years ago, and has developed a loyal community of over 1 million followers online. Today we’ll be diving into all the behind the scenes tea, from recipes to dating in quarantine.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• Our experiences getting paid less than our white counterparts to do the same work

• Frustrations of being a black person in a predominately white food industry

• Transitioning your brand from a passion project into a business

• Where Kevin gets recipe inspo from

• What Kevin’s DMs are looking like (wink, wink) & MORE!

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A lot of us already had issues getting quality sleep before, and now with COVID it’s all gone out the window. Today we’re talking with psychologist Justin Gibson who is trained CBTI (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia). We’ll be discussing practical ways to improve sleep quality during COVID.

In This Episode We’ll Cover:

• What Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) is and why it’s effective

• The difference between insomnia and occasional sleep troubles

• How many hours a night people should actually be sleeping

• Myths vs facts about sleep health & MORE!

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