In 2012, Martinus Evans was fat-shamed by a care provider who told him he would die if he ran a marathon. This unlocked something within Martinus, and he set out to prove that doctor wrong. Listen as he shares his journey to starting 300 Pounds And Running. Martinus gives helpful tips for getting started with a fitness routine, explains the difference between values and goals, and so much more!

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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. With that top of mind, we're sharing an older episode you might've missed. Perinatal psychologist, Dr. Kat, joins the show to talk about supporting your mental wellness during pregnancy and postpartum. While the audio on this episode isn't what you've grown accustomed to, the content is so outstanding that it needed to be shared again!

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Hyperemesis gravidarum (extreme morning sickness) is difficult regardless of size. Yet, when you're plus size with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), you're sometimes not believed or praised for weight loss while you're suffering. Alyssa shares her story, what she wishes she would've known, and how she took a different approach with her second pregnancy.

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Jisela Delgado of MTV'S The Challenge All Stars opens up about body image and reality TV. She looks back on her twenty-year history with MTV, including her first appearance on The Real World/Road Rules Casting Special in 2000. Jisela holds nothing back regarding her relationship with her body and what it's like being plus size on reality TV. She also shares fun insights about The Challenge!  

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On April 6, 2011, following a healthy plus size pregnancy and positive birth experience, I launched my first blog post. I desperately wanted to change the narrative around plus size pregnancy and thought telling my story could make a difference. Ten years and nearly 6.5 million pageviews later, I'm forever thankful I decided to share my story! Hear the full story during this episode, as I (Jen McLellan) become the guest, and Mia O'Malley joins the show as the host.

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HAES And LGBTQ inclusive midwife Ray Rachlin joins the podcast to talk about home birth when you are plus size. She covers what qualifies someone for home birth and how pregnancy and childbirth can look slightly different. Ray also discusses providing fertility support for people in the LGBTQ community and those with polycystic ovary syndrome. We address fatphobia in the medical community and obstacles people face when desiring an out-of-hospital birth.

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Liesel Teen, well-known as Mommy Labor Nurse on Instagram, shares her journey to starting Mommy Labor Nurse and helpful insights on supporting plus size labor and delivery. She goes in-depth with options around fetal monitoring and how to advocate for yourself. Liesel also talks about cesarean birth for plus size moms.

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Lori, well known as plus size model Loralyee on Instagram, tells her birth story. She shares the role her doula, Denise Bolds, played in helping her feel supported and empowered!

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Meg Boggs went from creating content exploring motherhood and self-love to stepping into her authentic self as an athlete. With the highly-anticipated launch of her first book, Fitness for Every Body: Strong, Confident, and Empowered at Any Size, Meg helps people worldwide to find their inner athlete. This is her story!  

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Lola, a short film by Ana Lydia Monaco, tells a story that’s all too familiar for many. Lola is a plus size woman of color who is not believed by her close friend, boyfriend, and care provider when having a medical crisis. Everyone only focuses on her weight. Listen as writer and director Ana Lydia Monaco and lead actor Marlene Luna share the behind-the-scenes story of making Lola.

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