It's Mental Health Awareness Month so I'm (re)releasing this former Patreon only epsiode! Join me and Devorah Daught (she/her) for a conversation surrounding the mental affects CoronaVirus has had on us collectively, different kinds of trauma & how are bodies store trauma, and most importantly how to take care of ourselves as we are healing and/or coming up on the third year anniversary of the Pandemic. If you or someone you know is needing support please call a counseling center or therapist. There is also plenty of services online where you can get virtual help.

Connect with Devorah: https://www.instagram.com/devorahdaught/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or by sending a donation via Venmo @girlwiththebigbluehair .

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

Mz. Juicy Jones (she/her) is on the podcast today and she is bringing a sexy conversation this week! We're talking about something I've been wanting to talk about since I've started this podcast–sex work. Juicy is sharing with us her story as a sex worker, how we can support sex workers, and her transition from the strip clubs to burlesque. We also talk about ageism and body image in the sex work industry. I learned so much from this conversation and was so captivated by her honesty, storytelling, and her spirit.

SWOP-Sex Worker Outreach Program: https://swopusa.org/

You can connect with Juicy on IG and Twitter: https://twitter.com/juicykalee?lang=en & https://www.instagram.com/mzjuicyjones/

Juicy's upcoming shows:

We Stan Virtual Show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burlesque-chill-at-home-monthly-virtual-burlesque-show-tickets-491134806427

Whole Lotta Shakin Live: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burlesque-chills-whole-lotta-shakin-tickets-608626186307

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or sending me a donation via Venmo at girlwiththebigbluehair . Just put a microphone and a blue heart in the description.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

Trigger & Content Warning: Diets, Health related to Chronic Illness, Weight Loss

It's the last episode in my Eating Disorders and Body Image series. This week on the podcast we have Austin, Texas burlesque perfomer Amelie Ahmose (she/her) shimmying on by. Amelie shares with us her story about being in Stage 4 Kidney Disease and how that has affected her health, body image, burlesque performance, and the relationship to her own body. We also talk about how you never know what someone is going through by lookng at them. If you're into opera we spend some time talking about opera as well.

You can find out more about Amelie on her website: https://amelieahmose.com/variety-entertainer-amelie-ahmose/

Follow Amelie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/AmelieAhmose/

You can also buy tickets to her upcoming shows if you're in the Austin area: Church of Tease and Texas Burlesque Festival Opening Night & Mixer

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or supporting me on Patreon.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlwiththebigbluehair

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

Content & Trigger Warning: Bullying, Diets, BMI.

This is the 5th episode in my Eating Disorder & Body Image series and today on the podcast we have the Ramblin' Man himself, Jody Collins (he/him), on and we talk about a lot of things! Jody shares with us his experiences growing up fat, what life is like in a larger body, the different kinds of representation of fat people in film, and how some things that skinny or regular sized people take for granted that larger people struggle with. We also talk about how men can't escape diet culture either and the pressure they face to present a certain way if they don't look like the male ideal that is current in our society.

You can connect with Jody on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/ramblinmanpod/?hl=en / https://www.instagram.com/jodycollins/?hl=en

You can also find out more about Jody and his graphic design/creative endeavors on his website: https://feralgiant.com/

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or supporting me on Patreon.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlwiththebigbluehair

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

This is episode four of my series all about Body Image & Eating Disorders. Vivan Selles (she/her) is on the podcast talking about Yoga as a treatment modality for Eating Disorders, how Yoga philosophy can liberate us, and barriers to treatment for marginalized communities, how white supremacy and bias can show up in our practice and what we can do to dismantle this as we hold space for those in marginalized communities.

You can connect with Vivian on IG: https://www.instagram.com/justanotheryogateacher/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

You can also find out more about Vivian on her website: https://www.vivianselles.com/

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or supporting me on Patreon.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlwiththebigbluehair

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

Content & Trigger Warning: Disordered Eating Behavior, Diets.

This is episode three of my series all about Body Image & Eating Disorders. Today I have Debra Benfield (she/her) up on the podcast talking about how to navigate nutrition in eating disorder recovery, the difference between Anti-Diet and Intuitive Eating, and dropping some food science knowledge–like did you know that you need butter on certain foods to get nutrients? What about your nervous system and how it affects digestion? Also, if you like books Debra drops some great recommendations.

You can connect with Debra on IG: https://www.instagram.com/agingbodyliberation/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

You can also find out more about Debra on her website: https://www.debrabenfield.com/

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or supporting me on Patreon.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlwiththebigbluehair

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

Content & Trigger Warning: Disordered Eating Behavior, Self Harm.

This is episode two of my series all about Body Image & Eating Disorders. Today I have Sandi James (she/her) up on the podcast talking about eating disorders in the aging population (50+) and what treatment centers are like and how they can provide better care to those 50+. As an avid surfer and lover of the water, Sandi is about to launch a program that uses surfing as a tool for recovery and she shares with us all the details. Fun fact, Sandi is my FIRST international guest! Where is she from? You have to tune in to find out.

You can connect with Sandi on IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandi_in_the_world/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D OR https://www.instagram.com/surfing_diving_psychologist/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or supporting me on Patreon.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlwiththebigbluehair

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

Content & Trigger Warning: Disordered Eating Behavior, Diets, Exercise Addiction.

This episode launches my new series all about Body Image & Eating Disorders. And in typical GBBH fashion, I'm kicking it off with my experience. I share with you my lifelong journey with anorexia, orthorexia, exercise addiction, and body dysmorphia. There is a lot to unpack and I didn't get to all of it but I tried my best to hit "high points" and show how these addictions and behaviors are typically in response to the world around us. We just don't wake up and decide to have an ED.

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or supporting me on Patreon.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlwiththebigbluehair

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

Content Warning: Exercise, Diet, and Disordered Eating Behavior.

What happens when you get two anti-diet, unapologetic, and science based personal trainers together? Lots of hot takes and laughter! Today on the podcast I have Houston based personal trainer, Ashley Duzich, on and we talk about the difference between good workout programing & TikTok/Social Media workouts, bust a few fitness myths (yes, you can eat both potatoes and bananas and no your muscles don't have to be "confused"), squeezing watermelons between our thighs, and how Tajin makes fruit taste better.

To connect with Ashley you can follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/integrative_asana/?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk%3D

Ashley also has a Youtube Page you can subscribe to for Brash Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/@aduzich

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or supporting me on Patreon.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlwiththebigbluehair

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin

Ballerinas are known not only for their exceptional dance technique but also for the costumes that adorn their bodies which when combined brings the ballet to life. Have you ever wondered how tutus are made? What about the different styles of tutus? Well today is your lucky day! Today I have Jenna Anderson of Jenna Sais Quoi Designs talking about her custom tutus and how she has created a tutu for one of the top ballet dancers at the Royal Ballet. We also talk about tutu history, the importance of costume design, burlesque costuming, and body diversity in the classical ballet world.

To learn more about Jenna and her work check out her website: https://www.jsqdesigns.com/

You can connect with me and/or support The Girl with the Big Blue Hair by following the podcast on IG or supporting me on Patreon.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlwiththebigbluehair/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/girlwiththebigbluehair

Intro music is by my man friend, Tyler Adams, and he is rocking the mandolin