After a 1 year break, PHAT is back with a brand new perspective, new stories, but the same vibe. This episode is a short and slightly heavy episode about where the future of PHAT is headed and why it’s reborn. Enjoy!

Today I have a bit of a cold but its been months since I've released anything. Today's episode is super short but it's about validation-- where we get it and what negative validation can look like as well. Although I have nobody on with me, I would love to hear your thoughts!

Hey guys! Today I'll be talking about/reading my article I wrote on the Body Mass Index. This is WILD. You will not believe the history of the BMI and will question why it still exists! Hope you learn something! Please refer to the link below if you want an accurate way to "assess" your health. This is a Health Risk Assessment that can tell you your "real age" (your age health wise) and gives tips to improve it. 

https://www.sharecare.com/group/realage

https://theconversation.com/using-bmi-to-measure-your-health-is-nonsense-heres-why-180412#:~:text=BMI%20misses%20a%20more%20important%20measure%20%E2%80%93%20body%20fat%20percentage&text=While%20body%20weight%20can%20be,people%20can%20be%20easily%20misclassified.

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106268439

Today, or 2 weeks ago, Hayes spoke with Ben Willard about his experiences with body image, his journey through fitness, and his mentality. Tune in and hopefully something resonates with you!!

Today, Hayes speaks with her mom Amy Staszkow about AMY’S experience with finding out her kid has an eating disorder and how she as a parent navigated through it. She hopes this helps other parents pay attention to warning signs. Resources linked below:

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/advice-for-parents/

https://www.outshininged.com/blog-post/daughter-has-an-eating-disorder/

Hayes Staszkow speaks with her friend Laura about the toxic dance culture and what it subjects young children to! Hopefully you relate and see the trends that lead to body dysmorphia. Is a passion worth years of internal damage?

In todays episode, Hayes speaks with Jordan McCann, assistant director of Relationship and Sexual Wellness at James Madison University. They cover many topics, but the main ones are how to have GOOD sex, how body image affects the quality of sex, and how to have those *sometimes* hard conversations with your partner!

Today I'm meeting with Dr. Enyeart-Smith, a professor at James Madison University who specializes in Health Behavior Change. We talk a LOT about not only the freshman 15 but behaviors and mindsets that lead to it as well. Not only that, but we also talk about unhealthy habits that happen as a result of the fear of freshman 15. The audio is a little funky (bare with me) but I hope y'all enjoy as much as Dr. Enyeart-Smith and I enjoyed recording it!

Today I'm joined by the amazing Dr. Michelle Hesse, registered dietitian and professor at James Madison University, where we talk about the mentality behind eating disorders, food breakdowns, essential foods you should have in your pantry, and other advice! Hope y'all enjoy!

WELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF PHAT:  it’s all about body image and College and talks about all the aspects of college like sex, drinking, drugs, frats, schoolwork, and so much more. I am going to be interviewing everyone you can think of from college professors to friends and family about how to deal with an eating disorder yourself or friends with an eating disorder. Today is just me sharing my story and why I am starting the podcast and it’s super serious, but in the future they will be more lighthearted and have some really great advice. I hope it's relatable and helpful! enjoy ;)