Recover with Carly

Welcome to episode #40 of the Recover with Carly Podcast.

This week I sat down with Toni Lodge - comedian, co-host of The Toni & Ryan Podcast, founder of #WetForLife, & author of the book “I Don’t Need Therapy and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself.

Toni shared with me her body image journey and how she got to where she is today. She shared the inspiration behind #WetForLife and gave us a glimpse into her new book.

Toni is so inspiring and I hope that her words inspire each of you to slay everyday & life your life authentically for you. Because guess what? Toni and I both think you deserve that.

You can support Toni by purchasing her book - “I Don’t Need Therapy and Other Lies I’ve Told Myself” as well as tune into her podcast with Ryan Dunn, I promise you won’t regret it! I laugh my ass off every single time. You can also follow her on Instagram and Tiktok.

You can also stay up to date on all things Recover with Carly Podcast on Instagram and feel free to follow my personal account, @recoverwithcarly for more resources.

If this episode resonates with you, please leave a rating + review! Also, feel free to share today's episode or any other episode with friends and family. Your support means the world to me.

Welcome to episode #39 of the Recover with Carly Podcast.

This week I sat down with Brittany Piper, Trauma + Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, sexual violence survivor and advocate, public speaker, and founder of the Healing Hub.

Brittany shared with us what somatic therapy is, how trauma impacts our bodies, the importance of the mind-body connection, and so much more.

Many of us have experienced trauma in some capacity and it is so important for us to understand trauma, how we process trauma, and how we navigate our life after experiencing trauma. If you or someone you know has experienced trauma, this episode will be incredibly insightful. Remember, you are not alone in your experience and healing!

I am so thankful for Britt and the work that she does. I learn from her every single day and I am so happy to be able to share her knowledge and passion with each of you!

Brittany mentioned the books The Body Keeps Score and It Didn’t Start with You toward the end of today’s episode. If you are interested in other book recommendations feel free to reach out to Brittany or myself and we are happy to share.

To stay up to date on the work that Britt is doing, you can follow her on Instagram or check out the Healing Hub to learn more about one on one coaching & other memberships and resources that Britt offers.

You can also stay up to date on all things Recover with Carly Podcast on Instagram and feel free to follow my personal account, @recoverwithcarly for more resources.

If this episode resonates with you, please leave a rating + review! Also, feel free to share today's episode or any other episode with friends and family. Your support means the world to me.

Welcome to episode #38 of the Recover with Carly Podcast.

This week I sat down with Serena Nangia, fat liberation advocate, educator, & host of the podcast The Body Activism Podcast.

On February 10th, NEDA published their response to the new fat phobic and harmful guidelines announced by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and unfortunately they did not express their concerns for these new guidelines, instead they were submissive.

Throughout todays episode Serena shared what these new guidelines are, how they are affecting fat people and people with eating disorders, and how NEDA is causing trauma and extreme harm to these communities. The new guidelines state recommendation for bariatric surgery and the use of other weight loss drugs for children as young as thirteen years old.

NEDA is one of the largest eating disorder organization and they continually cause harm to the fat community. They are not upholding their mission to “prevent eating disorders” because if they were they would know bariatric surgery and the use of weight loss drugs increases the risk of eating disorders.

NEDA - we need you to do better.

To stay up to date on the work that Serena Nangia is doing, you can follow her on Instagram, listen to her podcast, and read her writing on her website. To read the statement by The Fed Up Collective that was mentioned in todays episode, check it out here and make sure to follow them for eating disorder education and awareness.

You can also stay up to date on all things Recover with Carly Podcast on Instagram and feel free to follow my personal account, @recoverwithcarly for more resources.

If this episode resonates with you, please leave a rating + review! Also, feel free to share today's episode or any other episode with friends and family. Your support means the world to me.

Welcome to episode #37 and the first ever episode of the Recover with Carly Podcast.

What was once, the PFWC Podcast is now the Recover with Carly Podcast and I could not be more excited about this rebrand.

If you follow me on social media, you have probably noticed that my handle has changed and in today’s episode I share with you why I decided to rebrand, the direction we are hoping to go in, and reminiscing on Paradise Fitness with Carly.

Over the last year or so, I have felt like I had outgrown Paradise Fitness with Carly and felt like rebranding was necessary for me to continue to grow! But i’m going to be honest, I was really fucking scared - Paradise Fitness with Carly has been a huge part of me since 2017 and closing that chapter felt scary but with your support and reassure I came to the conclusion that it was time for a rebrand.

Recover with Carly feels so right. I am so excited to see where we go from here and what Recover with Carly provides each of us.

You can check out my eating disorder curriculum, mentioned in this episode, here! You can also stay up to date on all this Recover with Carly Podcast on Instagram and feel free to follow my personal account, @recoverwithcarly for more resources.

If this episode resonates with you, please leave a rating + review! Also, feel free to share today's episode or any other episode with friends and family. Your support means the world to me.

Welcome to episode #36 of @thepfwcpodcast

This week I sat down with Elizabeth Sneed, founder of the Curvy Surfer Girl Community. CSG is a movement and community of women committed to creating body diversity & body positivity in women's surfing.

Like many spaces within society, there has been a specific body type associated with those spaces and this is so prevalent within the surfing and water sports community. CSG is empowering individuals to overcome those standards set by society regarding what a surfer looks like. CSG is showing the world that surfers can come in all shapes and sizes while also advocating for inclusivity within the swimsuit, wet suit, and water sports gear.

Elizabeth and I discussed how to navigate this space, tools to help support you through the surf community, and ways too mentally, emotionally, and physically overcome the fears we may have around being vulnerable and trying something new.  

Elizabeth shared with us Access Surf, a nonprofit based in Hawaiʻi that focuses on building an inclusive community that empowers individuals with disabilities through accessible beach and water programs. If you are interested in learning more about Access Surf or want to donate, feel free to head to their website.

You can find Elizabeth on Instagram, Tiktok, and her website. If you aren't following CSG already, I highly recommend doing so. Elizabeth is creating such an empowering and safe space for individuals to overcome limiting beliefs & experience water sports no matter the size of their body.

Welcome to episode #35 of @thepfwcpodcast

This week is a solo episode, our first one is quite some time. As you know, the holidays have arrived and with that comes difficult family members, triggering conversations, pressure to engage in disordered eating, etc. Guess what? There are ways we can navigate these difficult situations in a way that prioritizes your mental & emotional well-being. 

Boundaries have always been difficult for me, especially since I am a people pleaser but over the last couple of years I have come to understand the importance of boundaries. In today's episode I talk about boundaries & how we can go about setting them. 

I also touched on coping skills that can be used when you are feeling disregulated and the importance of eating before and after your holidays meals. I even shared with you a reminder I am constantly saying - you DO NOT need to earn food & you DO NOT need to restrict yourself leading up to and following holidays meals. 

The holidays can be an extremely difficult time for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, someone who is recovering from an eating disorder, someone who is struggling with their relationship with family members, and so much more. I want you to remember that you are so brave & you do not have to navigate these difficult situations alone. 

At the beginning of todays episode, I read an excerpt from the book The Strength in Our Scars by Bianca Sparacino and I wanted to share the link with you all in case you were interested in purchasing the book for yourself. I could not recommend it more! 

Welcome to episode #34 of @thepfwcpodcast

PSA - We had some technical difficulties leading up to recording this episode so we do apologize for the low quality sound. Hopefully it doesn’t affect your listening experience too much!

Sean opened up about her experience on The Circle and some of the harsh realities of being a plus size woman on reality television. Sean shared her experience with body image, how she navigates it every day, and how we can show ourselves and our bodies a little more love and grace.

Sean was able to use her experience on The Circle to empower so many individuals and create a safe space in which people could be feel heard and less alone. I am so thankful for Sean and the conversation we had - she is such a badass!

If there is one thing that Sean and I hope you take away from todays episode it’s that your body does not define your worth and you are deserving of love toward yourself no matter your size. And lastly, let’s remember that just because someone shows up confident online doesn’t mean that they don’t have hard days, so let’s not hold them to that standard!

If you are interested in learning more about what Ilona is doing or joining her community, you can find her on Instagram and Tiktok or if you live in Richmond, Virginia keep an eye out for Sean’s IRL events!

Welcome to episode #33 of @thepfwcpodcast

Alli opened up about her experience with mental health, the importance of therapy, navigating depression, finding comedy, and normalizing the conversation around mental health. Alli creates a safe space daily for individuals to be who they are, open up about their mental health, and remove the stigma around asking for help.

Unfortunately, there can be a lot of shame associated with using humor to cope with mental health or any struggles that we experience as humans but it is not always an unhealthy way to cope. Alli and I talked about finding that balance between using humor and actually healing from trauma and mental health.

If there is one thing Alli and I hope that you take away from todays conversation it’s this- — you are NOT alone in your struggles!

If you are interested in learning more about what Alli is doing or joining her community, you can find her on Instagram and Tiktok.

If this episode resonates with you, please leave a rating + review! Also, feel free to share today's episode or any other episode with friends and family. Your support means the world to me.

Welcome to episode #32 of @thepfwcpodcast

Ilona opened up about her experience with body image growing up, the world of rugby and how it has changed her life in so many positive ways, how she has learned to define beauty for herself, & tips on how to overcome the negative voices. Ilona shared some ways in which she navigates the negative comments & finds a way to remember her worthy, beauty, and strength on a daily basis. 

Ilona shared how growing up she was told she looked "manly" or had a "masculine build for a girl" and I related so much to that. I was told growing up I was "big boned" and it was something I was always insecure about. If this is something you relate to, I highly recommend checking out this episode. I have a feeling you will leave feeling empowered and less alone, I sure did! 

If you are interested in learning more about what Ilona is doing or joining her community, you can find her on Instagram and Tiktok.

Welcome to episode #31 of the PFWC Podcast!

This week I sat down with Cyrus Veyssi - Persian beauty creator, LGBTQ+ advocate, and your non-binary online bestie! 

Cyrus shared their journey with self-acceptance, naviagating space online, breaking gender norms, and so much more. They are providing a safe and empowering space for so many individuals and breaking boundaries along the way. I am so thankful for people like Cyrus and the space they are creating. 

If you are interested in learning more about what Cyrus is doing or joining their community, you can find them on Instagram and Tiktok.

If this episode resonates with you, please leave a rating + review! Also, feel free to share today's episode or any other episode with friends and family. Your support means the world to me. 

Stay up to date on all things @thepfwcpodcast on Instagram and feel free to follow my personal account - @paradisefitnesswithcarly