It's Beyond the Food

"How to Actually Make America Healthy Again" isn't what you think!

Health is more than diet and exercise—it’s shaped by privilege, policy, and systemic barriers.

In this episode, Amanda Howell, a public health professional with a background in political science, psychology, and reproductive health breaks down the real root causes of America’s health crisis and what we can do to fix it.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• Why banning red dye won’t solve chronic illness.

• The role of privilege in shaping health outcomes.

• What social determinants of health really mean.

• Steps you can take to advocate for change.

Mentioned in the show:

Social Determinants of Health  https://www.goinvo.com/features/determinants-of-health/#:~:text=89%25%20of%20health%20occurs%20outside,single%20visualization%20have%20been%20limited.

Resources shared by Amanda

This is an extremely comprehensive resource that is updated often. A person can click on any state to see the current abortion policies, barriers, and/or protections in place.

https://states.guttmacher.org/policies/

Plan B (Levonorgestrel) - Note: these are NOT affiliate links. I just pulled all the Levonorgestrel options on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=plan+b&crid=AZ4AGKPGFZGY&sprefix=plan+b%2Caps%2C130&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

People can also find Levonorgestrel pills at Target, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS

What is Plan B & how to use it?

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception/whats-plan-b-morning-after-pill 

For those who need abortion pills ("period pills") now or want them on hand for potential future use

https://www.womenonweb.org/en/survey/22051/abortion-pills-for-future-use

https://www.plancpills.org/

https://aidaccess.org/

What is the abortion pill & how does it work?

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/the-abortion-pill

Abortion access, finding care, and funding

https://powertodecide.org/get-involved/abortion-access-for-all

https://www.abortionfinder.org/

https://abortionfunds.org/

Master list of gynecologists who will perform tubal ligation

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1Djia_WkrVO3S4jKn6odNwQk7pOcpcL4x00FMNekrb7Q/htmlview?pli=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawGYmtlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWc0NqKneIoEmwA1j7LSMEdGEYAHk4qbKBkKBAOEcvR7G-mMB3nu1NEF5A_aem_ikHR77RUMJ1Zzb0ntyKKrg

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Are you tired of constantly fighting against your own desires when it comes to food and your body?

Discover the liberating power of "rebellious eating" - and how to harness it for true self-empowerment. 

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• The true meaning of "rebellious eating" and how it's a natural response to societal control

• How you're both the restrictor and the restricted when it comes to your eating behaviors 

• The importance of reclaiming your self-authorization and becoming the authority over your own life

• Why allowing yourself to be imperfect is the key to ending the cycle of rebellious eating

• How to develop the flexibility and resilience of a "palm tree" when faced with changes

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It’s November 6 2024... the day after the 2024 American Election.

I just closed a group call with some of my clients…… to support them in processing the circumstance of the election.

My clients told me that this coaching conversation was very valuable and that it should made be accessible to everyone.

When listening to this unpriced episode you will  learn about:

1- Self-leadership in time of uncertainty:How to manage feelings of fear and perfectionism, and avoid black-and-white thinking

2- How to look at the election result through the lens of intersectional coaching : Understanding how resilience and response make a difference, both personally and professionally.

3- How to show up as a coach :Practical strategies for choosing a calm and value-driven response.

4- How to show up as entrepreneurand marketing :How to articulate and stand by your values even more clearly in challenging times.

4- I share how I will move forward with my business

In hope that this help you  and would love to hear from you after your listen ❤️

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Stephanie & clients.

Are you stuck in the loop of always wanting to lose weight? It’s time to break free and reclaim your self-worth beyond the scale. 

In this episode of It’s Beyond the Food, I’m sharing the truth about “problem addiction” and why so many of us keep striving to “fix” ourselves through weight loss. Spoiler: True happiness has nothing to do with your body size!

 What you’ll learn in this episode:  

• The cycle of “problem addiction” and why it’s so hard to break.  

• How society conditions us to link thinness with happiness.  

• Steps to shift focus from weight loss to self-acceptance.  

• Why self-worth comes from within, not from changing your body.

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"You're living the life I wish I could." - My 100-year-old grandmother's words that changed everything.

In this powerful episode of the Feeling Lighter Podcast, I share how breaking free from patriarchal conditioning helped me discover my inherent worth.

As the first woman in my family to live independently, I reveal the exact moment I stopped trying to earn my value and started living authentically.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• How to release the belief that your worth needs to be earned

• Ways to break free from constant self-improvement cycles

• Strategies to advocate for yourself in medical settings

• Steps to create authentic connections that support your true self

WeShape Podcast 

https://www.weshape.com/podcast-episodes/episode-110

WeShape Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/feeling.lighter.podcast/

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Feeling stuck in body acceptance? You're not alone - and it's not your fault! 

Discover why resisting body acceptance is normal and learn practical steps to move forward. In this episode, I break down the hidden reasons behind your struggle and offer compassionate strategies to overcome them.

What you'll learn:

• Why it's normal to feel stuck in body acceptance

• The four components of body image

• Practical steps to overcome resistance

• How to create safety for yourself in the process

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Is your doctor dismissing your perimenopause symptoms? You're not alone!

Discover why the current approach to perimenopause is failing women and learn how to embrace a feminist perspective on this natural transition. In this eye-opening episode with Kate Williams Stone, a non-diet perimenopause health and life coach, we challenge societal norms and empower you to become an expert on your changing body.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• Why the medical system falls short on perimenopause care

• How to build your own perimenopause support team

• The truth about body changes during this transition

• Strategies to challenge internalized fatphobia and ageism

Kate Stone's What Every Woman Should Know About Perimenopause Before Her Gynecologist Appointment

www.katewilliamsstone.com/gyn 

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Feeling out of control? It's not about more rules – it's about reclaiming your power!

Discover how to shift from external control to personal power in our latest podcast episode. Learn practical ways to build self-trust and create safety, empowering you to break free from diet culture and embrace true well-being.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• Why feeling out of control is often rooted in fear

• How to shift from external control to personal power

• Practical ways to build self-trust and create safety

• The connection between personal power and collective change

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Is diet culture secretly running your life? Take this quiz to find out!

Discover how deeply diet culture has influenced your body image, eating habits, and mindset with our free Diet Culture Quiz. In this episode, I guide you through the quiz and help you interpret your results, revealing hidden struggles and opportunities for growth.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• How to assess your relationship with food and your body

• The different stages of body image and eating behaviors

• How to identify diet culture's impact on your mindset

• Next steps for healing your relationship with food and body

Diet Culture Quiz - Take the Quiz

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"Emotional eating isn't your enemy - it's your secret weapon for personal growth!"

Tired of feeling ashamed about emotional eating? In this episode, I reveal how to transform your relationship with food and emotions. Discover the hidden power of emotional eating and use it to create positive changes in your life.

What you’ll learn listening to this episode:

• A new definition of emotional eating that challenges diet culture myths

• How to approach emotional eating with curiosity instead of shame

• Ways to use emotional eating as a guide for positive life changes

• Techniques for taking back your power over emotions and food

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