Many of us constantly outsource information about our own bodies because we’ve been taught not to trust them our whole lives. Whether you know it or not, this may lead you to look for permission to restrict your food in many sneaky places. From 'What I Eat in a Day' posts to therapeutically designed protocols for specific health conditions, this episode explores the thin line between health-promoting behaviors and restrictive diets. We’ll also touch on the mental and physical implications of these kinds of restrictions. 

Reflection questions for this week's episode linked here!

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Recent patreon-exclusive episodes:

• How much protein do you actually need?
• 5-minute Friday: Wellness without rigidity 
• Breaking the cycle of ADHD and disordered eating

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We’re back to dive into the complexities of perimenopause and how to wade through the confusing flood of information online. If you've been overwhelmed by social media advice on how to navigate perimenopause, this one's for you.

Check out our guide: Non-Diet Nutrition for Perimenopause

We'll break down practical, realistic steps to support your body without going into old perfectionist, restrictive, or diet culture ways. You’ll learn how to decode your symptoms and incorporate tools like balanced nutrition (without restriction) and sustainable movement, we're here to offer guidance without the stress or judgment. We’re also tackling low energy availability, RED-S, hormonal changes to look for, and body image in perimenopause.

Want continued access to weekly episodes?  Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey.

Resources mentioned:

• Episode: Is weight a symptom?
• Episode: Nutrition for blood sugar - without restriction!
• RED-S and Low Energy Availability

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• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject 
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

In this episode, we dive into the world of perimenopause, breaking down its symptoms and how they often overlap and mimic issues like thyroid and stress-related problems. We provide practical advice on tracking your health data, interpreting your body's signals, and effectively communicating with healthcare providers. We’re also talking through targeted social media supplement ads (yes, we get them too!) and how to avoid the trap of overwhelming health protocols promising to fix your perimenopause woes. Whether you're wondering if you're going through perimenopause or just dealing with some confusing symptoms, we’ve packed this episode with practical advice and insights for you!

This is only the start of a handful of episodes on perimenopause that we’ll be mixing in with our other content, so let us know your questions!

Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey. 

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• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject 
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

In this episode, we welcome executive function coach Mallory Band to discuss the interplay between ADHD and disordered eating behaviors, exploring her personal experiences and professional insights. Mallory shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming an executive function coach, and highlights the importance of self-awareness and developing coping mechanisms. Listen to learn how ADHD can influence eating patterns, strategies for task initiation, and the significance of modeling positive behavior for children, especially for parents with ADHD.

Find our guest:

• https://bandtogethereducation.com/
• Instagram: @malloryb_adhd

Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey. 

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Have you ever felt dismissed by your doctor because of your weight? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mara Gordon, a weight-inclusive physician based in Philadelphia, to explore the challenges of practicing weight-neutral medicine in a system rooted in weight-centric care. Dr. Gordon shares her journey from traditional medical training to adopting a compassionate, inclusive approach, highlighting the pervasive impact of fatphobia in healthcare and the systemic hurdles doctors face, including the complexities of insurance billing. Along the way, she offers practical strategies to empower patients to advocate for themselves and foster open, informed conversations with their providers.

Grab the Medical Weight Decline Card here!

Find our guest:

• Substack - Chief complaint : maragordonmd.substack.com 
• Instagram: @maragordonmd

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• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject 
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

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On today’s episode we dive into the complex relationship between body image, health, and societal perceptions. We explore how the idea of 'healthy looks' can be misleading and often dismissive of a person’s true mental and physical state, and society’s obsession with tying thinness to health and productivity. What can we do about it? Tune in to learn and discuss! 

Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey.

ICYMI: our podcast is bi-weekly now on the main feed! Want continued access to weekly episodes? Join us over on Patreon, or on Apple Podcast Subscriptions so you don't miss a thing. 

Resources mentioned:

• Episode: Do you need a cortisol detox?
• How food and body image impact relationship health with Elizabeth Earnshaw
• Overcoming New Year Body Image “Sunday Scaries”

Welcome to our best books of 2024 episode! As always, this is just for fun, talking about our favorite books of this past year, surprises and disappointments, plus talking about if some of the major hyped books are worth it are not. Let us know - what were some of your favorite books you read in 2024? 

Full list of books linked here!

Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey. 

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• @millennialbodyimageproject 
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• @cristinahoytnutrition
• @kara_mccartney

If you struggle with having food and body image conversations with your partner, this episode is for you. Couples counselor Elizabeth Earnshaw (Liz Listens) joins your hosts today to help unpack food and body image stress and how it can negatively impact relationships. Elizabeth shares insights on mental load, trauma, and flooding, and how these factors can hijack relationships. We also explore how body image issues and differing health philosophies can affect partnerships, highlighting the need for creating boundaries and how to use the tool of coregulation to maintain a healthy relationship.

Resources mentioned:

• Liz' New Book: Til Stress Do Us Part
• Don’t miss next week’s episode: Do You Need a Cortisol Detox?

ICYMI: we're going bi-weekly! For weeks where there's no episode on the main feed - Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image and nutrition journey. 

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• @cristinahoytnutrition

On today's episode, we're diving into the anxieties and pressures that come with New Year's resolution season; which we’re calling 'The Post-Holiday Body Image Sunday Scaries.' Listen as we break down why these feelings of inadequacy arise, and how to combat them by adopting a more balanced and compassionate approach. We'll discuss practical tips for integrating health-promoting behaviors into your routine without falling into the traps of perfectionism or restrictive mindsets. Whether you're feeling burnt out or eager to reclaim your wellness in 2025, we’re here for you with actionable insights to help you find a sustainable middle ground.

Join us on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey. 

Resources:

• How to get "back on track" for the new year WITHOUT restriction or perfectionism
• Setting new years intentions & goals from a non-diet, non-restrictive mindset
• What if I don’t want to exercise?
• Colostrum, creatine, and 75 no thanks I’m busy that day {Listener Questions Episode}

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• @millennialbodyimageproject 
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Let's talk about GLP-1's baby, let's talk about you and all the ways the Oprah Ozempic special is trying to not make you feel bad about your weight...but just bad enough to take these medications they're peddling. So let’s talk about: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution.

There is SO much nuance to this conversation, although we originally released it as a Patreon exclusive episode this spring, we wanted to share it with all of you too. So sit tight for a long, in-depth episode on our unfiltered thoughts on the Oprah Ozempic special, and what this means for us as all people in the wellness and nutrition space who have struggled with body and food "stuff".

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Plus, check out our thoughts on the follow-up special, “Making the Shift” - Bonus episode: Making the Shift - shame, 'weight health', and where we go from here

Links & episodes mentioned:

• Episode: The Rise of Ozempic (our Ozempic 101 bonus episode from last year!)
• Episode: Big Food & anti-diet influencers??
• Episode: Natural ozempic - does it exist? 
• The Step 2 Study 
• Cristina & Dr. Rachel Millner talk the new (2023) AAP Guidelines 
• Katie Sturino’s WW post
• Article: New marketing push by Ozempic and others sparks body-positive backlash

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• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject 
• @danamonsees_cns
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