Season 2, Episode 4 of The Plateful Parenting Podcast With Christine Heller & Chanel Kenner, RD Guest: Morgan Gallo, comedian, advocate & host of My Body, My Jokes

What happens when recovery challenges your career, your identity, and everything you thought you wanted?

In this powerful and honest conversation, Christine and Chanel sit down with Morgan Gallo—actor, dancer, and former touring comedian—to talk about her recovery from a 15-year eating disorder, the impact of growing up with body-shaming messaging, and how she's learning to prioritize peace over performance.

From navigating toxic spaces in entertainment to learning how to set healthy boundaries, Morgan shares candid reflections about what recovery really looks like—and why she's not afraid to walk away from things that no longer serve her.

🔍 In this episode:

• Morgan's recovery origin story: rock bottom on tour, and a therapist's wake-up call

• Why comedy lost its appeal—and what replaced it

• Growing up in a weight-focused home: diet books, treadmill gifts, and praise for weight loss

• How parent body talk directly shapes how kids see themselves

• Language tips for talking to kids about food, weight, and body image

• What not to say when your child asks, "Am I fat?"

• Navigating social media and body image in the age of AI, filters, and 24/7 access

• Why neutrality—not perfection—is the goal

🧠 Resources Mentioned:

• Intuitive Eating by Tribole & Resch

• More Than a Body – Lexie & Lindsay Kite

• National Eating Disorders Association

• My Body, My Jokes – Morgan Gallo's Podcast

• The Body Positive

• Virginia Sole-Smith: Burnt Toast

👋 Connect with Us:

• Follow the podcast on Instagram: @plateful.parenting.podcast

• Follow Chanel on Instagram: @chanel.kenner.nutrition

• Follow Morgan Gallo on Instagram: @morganlorrainegallo

• Explore more support: platefulparenting.com

• Share your story or question: [email protected]

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