Abbie & Daniélle were excited to share space with a fellow Diet Culture Dropout, Ginelle Testa! Ginelle (she/they) is a writer and social media influencer whose main mission is to help others transform their relationships to food and body image . Ginelle shares their own journey to food freedom and why ditching diets has been life changing for them, and can also be for you, too! Let's face it - we all eat, and we all have a body....so this conversation is sure to resonate with any and all <3

Connect With Ginelle:

Instagram: @ginelletesta 

https://www.ginelletesta.com/

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Abbie: @abbienichole_rd  ,  @bodyimagerd , http://www.bodyimagerd.com

Daniélle: @dahill486   , @itsdaniellehill , http://www.daniellehill.org

Are you an adult who LOVES arts and crafts?! Or do you feel being an adult has separated you from your creative inner child?  Well... look no further than this extremely soul-fulfilling interview with Mister Larrie, aka Craft Daddy™️ !  He is an artist, teacher, digital creator and social media personality who is passionate about bringing ARTS, CRAFTS, SEWING, and other HOBBIES to the masses (specifically: adults). His colorful How-To video content is sure to inspire anyone (whether you identify as a creative bug, or have always been crafty-curious).  He is also an advocate to inspire diversity and inclusion in the creation space.  Want to hear his advice for anyone doubting their creativity?! WE ALL ARE!  :)

Connect with Larrie:

Instagram: @mister.larrie

Tik Tok: @mister.larrie

Youtube: MisterLarrie.com 

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Abbie: @abbienichole_rd  ,  @bodyimagerd , http://www.bodyimagerd.com

Daniélle: @dahill486   , @itsdaniellehill , http://www.daniellehill.org

This week on the pod, Abbie shares her experience of navigating parenting life with a neurodivergent lil' human! She discusses her family’s experience with attempting to obtain an autism diagnosis for her son, the ableism that many school and daycare providers often have, and the vulnerability it takes to advocate for a child during an individualized education plan (IEP) meeting. Abbie also briefly touches on the stigma that unfortunately still surrounds Autism and other diagnoses on the spectrum, and hopes this conversation encourages schools, fellow parents (and truly all adults) to embrace the different learning needs of others. 

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Abbie: @abbienichole_rd  ,  @bodyimagerd , http://www.bodyimagerd.com

Daniélle: @dahill486   , @itsdaniellehill , http://www.daniellehill.org

Michelle Russell is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, as well as an Intuitive Eating Counselor.  Abbie and her go way back - first meeting at their previous retail dietitian jobs, but eventually connecting even more over their shared goals to working in the eating disorder field.  In our conversation, Michelle opens up sharing her own eating disorder recovery, how traditional Dietetics curriculum is steeped in diet culture and weight stigma, and how starting her own private practice has facilitated her to continue living out her joy and passion of ED recovery. Michelle is seriously such a joy, and an amazing resource for those needing nutrition therapy in the state of Iowa (and is even licensed in other states to help reach those in need)!  Please enjoy Daniélle and Abbie's conversation with Michelle.

Links from the episode:

Michelle's Private Practice, Find Food Freedom, LLC: https://michellerussellrd.com/

Instagram: @michellerussell_rd

Facebook: Michelle Russell RD

Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa: https://www.edciowa.com/ 

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Abbie: @abbienichole_rd  ,  @bodyimagerd , http://www.bodyimagerd.com

Daniélle: @dahill486   , @itsdaniellehill , http://www.daniellehill.org

Our one and only Daniélle Hill is both a Virtual Assistant and Social Media Manager. Abbie surprises Daniélle in this "interview" asking her all the questions we're dying to understand about promoting ourselves online.  Such as "What is up with the algorithm?" ; "Why do Reels get so many more views that my pictures!?" and even "Do I REALLY have to do tik tok trends to get my name out there!?" We know you're going to LOVE this episode and learn great takeaways for how to improve your presence online, whether you use social media for FUN or for FINANCES :)  

Daniélle offers a FREE 20 minute Instagram audit for your small biz! Connect with her at http://www.daniellehill.org if interested!

Instagram: @dahill486    @itsdaniellehill

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Have you always thought it was hard to make friends as an adult? We did too.  That is, until we started chatting...and realized it doesn't have to be. Check out some tips and tricks we learned from featured articles (links below) and hear the successes and struggles we've personally experienced.  Biggest takeaway??  It pays off to be positive. 

Links from the show:

https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-make-new-friends-when-youre-busy-with-adulthood

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-make-friends-as-an-adult 

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Abbie: @abbienichole_rd  ,  @bodyimagerd , http://www.bodyimagerd.com

Daniélle: @dahill486   , @itsdaniellehill , http://www.daniellehill.org

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Abbie and Daniélle get the chance to chat up a pair of fellow former Iowans (Alli Theulen and Beth LeValley) & learn the many ways each of their lives (almost) crossed paths. Alli and Beth are the co-hosts of the Dieowa podcast (one of Abbie's faves), which covers true crime in our home state.  Their tagline says it all: "Welcome to DIEOWA.  We've got 99 Counties...and a MURDER in every one."

Connect with Alli and Beth:

Website: https://www.die-owa.com/ 

Instagram: @dieowapod

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Instagram @Reallifepodad

Abbie: @abbienichole_rd  ,  @bodyimagerd , http://www.bodyimagerd.com

Daniélle: @dahill486   , @itsdaniellehill , http://www.daniellehill.org

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Dr. Patricia Weitzel a talented and renowned double bass player for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and a professor for Columbus State University's Schwob School of Music. She's traveled and performed on some of the world's biggest stages (including the Grammy's with Lizzo)!  Patricia shares her story with Abbie and Danielle of moving to the U.S. as a teen from Brazil, how she decided to follow her passion of music for her career, and why diversity is so important in the arts!  We guaranteed you'll be inspired to do something creative after just one listen!

Connect with Patricia:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weitzelbassis 

Instagram: @pretabass

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/patriciabisinho

Schwob School of Music

Email: [email protected] 

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Abbie: @abbienichole_rd  ,  @bodyimagerd , http://www.bodyimagerd.com

Daniélle: @dahill486   , @itsdaniellehill , http://www.daniellehill.org

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Listen to Abbie and Daniélle laugh as they stroll down memory lane sharing some of their favorite vacation blunders of all time. Topics include peeing their pants in public, contracting unknown illnesses, second degree burns, and even a cruise ship fire. It's probably no surprise why Abbie and Daniélle have yet to plan a vacation together :) 

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Abbie: @abbienichole_rd  ,  @bodyimagerd , http://www.bodyimagerd.com

Daniélle: @dahill486   , @itsdaniellehill , http://www.daniellehill.org

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Shireen Ghanatabadi is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who identifies as an Integrative Wellness Therapist.  She combines her knowledge and expertise of mental health (mind), the physical body and movement (body), + mindfulness/alternative medicine (soul) for a holistic and integrative approach to healing. As a first generation Persian American and multi-racial practitioner, she is also passionate about dismantling systems of oppression and advocating for those living in marginalized bodies.

In this episode, Shireen not only shares why body work can be healing for trauma survivors, but also how both Eastern and Western approaches to medicine can be incorporated if a client chooses (spirituality, reiki, meditation, yoga, plant medicine, etc). Listening to her calming energy, it will surprise no one why Shireen is so fantastic at facilitating a safe and inclusive space for her clients, and anyone she comes in contact with. You are guaranteed to learn something new and reflect on your own internalized narratives with this great listen!

This podcast is for informational use only. Please note Shireen's practice serves as a space for those who actively, or are wanting to, integrate these medicines into their own journey, Shireen does not prescribe or promote the use of plant medicine.

Links from the show:

Connect with Shireen: healingwithshireen.com

Instagram @healingwithshireenjune

Catalystinsightcollective.com  (Ketamine Clinic website)

The Immortality Key by Brian Muraresku

Connect with us:

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Abbie: @abbienichole_rd  ,  @bodyimagerd , http://www.bodyimagerd.com

Daniélle: @dahill486   , @itsdaniellehill , http://www.daniellehill.org

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