Actor Jen Ponton, best known as Rubi in AMC's Dietland, is as passionate as the characters she plays! Listen as she dishes about how she almost got the role as Kate from This Is Us and why Dietland didn't get picked up for a second season. Jen holds nothing back, speaking openly about sexism, racism, and fatphobia in Hollywood and beyond.

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Weight bias in health care does so much harm. If you're afraid to go to the doctor, I understand entirely. ⁠⁠I was too, but I'm thankful I faced my fears because it turns out I had skin cancer. During this episode, I share not only my experience but also my raw emotions and fears. As a plus size woman, it was a lot to process needing surgery on my face. But I'm so much more than a pretty face! I hope my story encourages you to make that appointment you've been putting off because you're worthy. ⁠⁠We're ALL worthy of good health care! ⁠⁠

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The idea of walking or running 5K every day might sound like an impossibility. And three years ago, Sandra Mikulic would've agreed with you. Yet, today, she laces up her shoes daily without giving it a second thought! Listen as Sandra shares how this daily task helped shed trauma from her past and transform her relationship with exercise.

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Size-friendly lactation consultant Ana Hill, IBCLC, shares her insights on supporting plus size parents preparing to breastfeed/chestfeed. She believes in the importance of meeting people where they are at and validating their choices. Listen in as she shares tips for families and birth professionals.

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During Kelsey’s story, you’ll learn about the importance of self-advocacy when becoming a solo mother by choice. Kelsey also shares what someone who is fat (how Kelsey self-identifies) and seeking fertility support might face. Her journey to becoming a solo parent was a fight, but in the end, she found care providers who supported her choice. This is her story! 

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Today, with access to safe and legal abortion going away for many in states like Texas, I can no longer remain silent. I'm ready to tell my story. Not only my abortion story but what it was like to become a mother years after having an abortion. 

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Dana Monique, a semifinalist on season 20 of The Voice, quickly became a fan favorite with her powerful voice and commanding stage presence. She tells her story of going from a struggling single mother passionate about performing to a showstopper on The Voice. Her positive outlook on life is inspiring, and this is an episode you won't soon forget!

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Following a summer hiatus, we're back covering a topic that needs to be talked about far more often - how to connect with a fat-friendly doctor!

Jen McLellan shares her recent experience searching for a care provider, and the impact size-friendly care makes.

You'll learn five tips for connecting with a fat-friendly doctor and tools for self-advocacy!

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Heather Brooker's journey to becoming an Emmy-award-winning journalist and actress began as a young child doing impressions of Carol Burnett for her family. Today, she's appeared in over 40 films and TV shows. Listen as Heather tells her story, thoughts on how Hollywood views plus size people, and her tips for being confident at any size.

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Hi, friends! Today we're celebrating the third anniversary of the Plus Mommy Podcast with so much gratitude for our listeners and guests. We can't believe the show has received over 200,000 downloads! During this episode, Chris and I take questions from the @plusmommy community on Instagram. From parenting to intimacy questions, we remain as transparent as ever! We hope our answers help others feel less alone.

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