Satisfaction Factor

Can we truly say goodbye when the journey has been this fulfilling? As we celebrate our 100th episode of the Satisfaction Factor podcast, we look back with pride and gratitude on three transformative years of meaningful conversations about body liberation and the relentless dismantling of diet culture. We've reached a point where our personal and professional lives have evolved, and the time feels right to conclude this chapter. We've always believed in the power of an "intuitive ending," and it’s with this philosophy that we embrace this transition, knowing we've achieved our original aspirations.

Podcasting has been a voyage of unexpected joys, surprises, and deep connections. Our listeners have joined us in this enriching exploration, and we've cherished every moment of learning together. 

As we wrap up this journey, we fondly reminisce about our favorite episodes and the humor found in even the harshest one-star reviews. Your feedback has been invaluable, and we encourage you to continue engaging with us through our social media channels and websites. Though this is a farewell to the podcast, the connection we've built is far from over. Thank you for riding with us on this incredible journey; your unwavering support has truly been the satisfaction factor in this adventure.

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

Have you ever been told that losing weight is the key to relieving joint pain? Prepare to challenge that belief as we explore the complex relationship between joint pain, weight, and overall health with Dr. Lisa Folden!

Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM certified  behavior change specialist and Anti-diet Health & Body Image Coach. She owns Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC where she provides trauma-informed and weight-inclusive care to clients in diverse bodies and those in eating disorder recovery.

As a health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador and movement expert, Dr. Folden assists clients seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, joyful movement, body acceptance and breaking up with toxic diet culture. 

Dr. Lisa is a mom of three, published author and speaker whose goal is to see as many people as possible living their best lives without worrying about their weight!

In this episode, we're chatting about: 

• the misconceptions surrounding body size and health
• the importance of self-compassion, and the impact of anti-diet work far beyond food and exercise
• the significant roles of age, activity levels, strength, flexibility, injuries, posture, and lifestyle changes in managing pain
• the myth that weight is the primary cause of joint discomfort, and how bones and joints are designed to handle progressive loads, even for those who have always lived in larger bodies
• the pervasive anti-fat bias in the medical and fitness industries, where weight gain is often lazily cited as the root cause of various health issues
• the importance of a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to health.

You can connect with Dr. Lisa and learn how to work with her on Instagram @healthyphit, on Facebook, on Pinterest, or at her website. And be sure to check out her 30-day Body Respect Journal! 

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

In this episode, we're exploring the powerful ways straight-sized & smaller fat individuals can champion fat liberation and make the world safer for all bodies. With ten practical tips, we guide you on how to become a proactive ally, stressing that advocacy should be a collective effort rather than a burden solely on those who experience marginalization.

We're talking about:

• Actionable strategies for combating offensive humor and fostering inclusive environments
• The importance of providing constructive feedback
• The nuances of navigating social settings with inclusivity in mind
• Why where we spend our money matters
• The significance of reducing the additional burdens on those in larger bodies by doing our share of the labor.

Join us for a compelling conversation that not only educates but also calls for genuine empathy and systemic change.

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

If you've ever felt like the intuitive eating framework just doesn't resonate with you as it's presented in the books, then this episode is for you! This week, we're offering some different perspectives and ways to practice each principle that you might not find in the book, and that we’ve found through years of practicing on our own and working with clients. These hot tips and hot takes might be just what you need if you've been feeling stuck or like something's missing from your practice.

We're talking about:

• Why it's so important to keep coming back to work on rejecting the diet mentality  & unpacking our fears about fatness alongside each of the other principles
• How to make honoring our hunger feel less like a pass/fail test
• What we should really be focusing on when we're working on feeling fullness
• Why emotional eating might actually be helping us
• The importance of doing this work on both a personal level and an interpersonal level
• And one way that many of us accidentally turn the intuitive eating framework into another set of food & exercise rules

And if you want to get some support in this work, Naomi has a few options for you! She has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! She also offers individual pay-what-you-can coaching calls called Mindset Reset calls. And lastly, she's currently trying to gauge interest for a fall cohort of her group coaching program, Nourish & Bloom, so be sure to join the waitlist for that if you're at all interested. 

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

Ever wondered why you intellectually understand intuitive eating & anti-diet concepts but struggle to truly live them? In this episode, we're giving you 5 actionable practices to help you move from theoretical knowledge to practical application. 

We're talking about:

• Why it's not enough to learn about intuitive eating & anti-diet concepts; we have to actually practice them
• The importance of tailoring intuitive eating & anti-diet practices to fit your unique needs, experiences, and identities
• How we can take big concepts & break them down into approachable practices or goals

And if you do want to get some support in this work, Naomi has a few options for you! She has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! She also offers individual pay-what-you-can coaching calls called Mindset Reset calls. And lastly, she's currently trying to gauge interest for a fall cohort of her group coaching program, Nourish & Bloom, so be sure to join the waitlist for that if you're at all interested. 

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

Navigating the world of intuitive eating & anti-diet living can be a daunting task, especially when you're doing it solo. In this episode, we're diving deep into the journey of pursuing intuitive eating without professional support, with 7 crucial insights that can help you set realistic expectations & understand the long-term commitment required for this process.

We're talking about:

Why it's normal to hit plateaus or feel stuck on your intuitive eating journey

The importance of setting realistic expectations to avoid discouragement

Why everyone’s timeline is unique & it’s perfectly okay for the journey to take as long as it needs

The need to actively apply intuitive eating principles, rather than simply understanding them intellectually

The cognitive dissonance & challenges that come with doing this solo

The significance of unpacking underlying beliefs to foster a healthier relationship with food & bodies

The value of self-compassion

And the importance of seeking professional help when we actually do need it.

And if you do want to get some support in this work, Naomi has a few options for you! She has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! She also offers individual pay-what-you-can coaching calls called Mindset Reset calls. And lastly, she's currently trying to gauge interest for a fall cohort of her group coaching program, Nourish & Bloom, so be sure to join the waitlist for that if you're at all interested. 

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

What if the body positivity movement you know today is actually working against its original goals? In this episode, we're talking about how the body positivity movement, initially focused on fat liberation and dismantling oppressive systems, has been hijacked by mainstream culture. Learn how today's body positivity often centers on privileged bodies, sidelining those it was meant to uplift, including fat, disabled, and BIPOC individuals.

We're talking about:

• how mainstream body positivity can uphold & sometimes even strengthen the oppressive narratives of diet culture
• the harsh realities faced by people in larger bodies when it comes to accessible clothing & public spaces 
• the economic & social justice implications of these exclusions
• how the lack of inclusivity in fashion & essential public spaces not only impacts personal aesthetics but also creates significant barriers in employment & daily life
• weight bias in the medical field & beyond, and how weight stigma leads to inferior healthcare & delayed treatments.
• how anti-fat bias seeps into employment, education, and even the judicial system, with shocking statistics about wage disparities & job discrimination.

This episode is a powerful call to move beyond superficial body positivity towards true body liberation and fat positivity, advocating for systemic change and inclusivity.

Referenced in this episode
"From New York to Instagram: The History of the Body Positivity Movement"
"Body Positivity Doesn't Mean What You Think It Does"
Ragen Chastain - Templates to Ask for Accommodation

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

This week we are talking all things neurodivergence & eating disorder recovery with Dr. Marianne Miller.

Dr. Marianne has been in the mental health field for 27 years and has specialized in eating disorders for the last 12 years. She was a full-time academic for 12 years and had a part-time eating disorder practice for much of that time until she left the university and went into private practice full-time in 2018. Dr. Marianne loves working with eating disorders as a therapist and a coach. She takes a non-diet, feminist approach that helps people of all genders live empowered, authentic lives. She embraces the Health at Every Size model, and is neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ affirming. 

We talked to Dr. Marianne about:

• How eating disorders &  disordered eating behavior can be a coping mechanism for neurodivergent folks who struggle with feeling out of place  in a society that emphasizes conformity and suppresses emotional expression.
• The complexities of eating disorder treatment for neurodivergent individuals & the limitations of standardized treatments, like cognitive behavioral therapy.
• What neurodivergent-affirming care looks like & how we can create more inclusive and effective therapeutic environments. 
• And so much more!

Want to connect more with Dr. Marianne?

• Follow her on Instagram @drmariannemiller
• Visit her website
• Listen to Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
• Join her $99/month Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership Program
• Sign up for 1:1 binge eating recovery coaching via her Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method 

Referenced in this episode:
The Neurodivergent Friendly Workbook of DBT Skills by Sonny Jane Wise

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

This week, we're answering some listener questions! 

In this episode we're covering:

• What if I eat more than everyone I know or more than what I see people eating online?
• Is it restriction if I avoid foods that I know make me feel guilty?
• How can I navigate the munchies from partaking in THC while still practicing intuitive eating?
• How do you pack satisfying lunches?

And if you're looking for individually tailored support for your intuitive eating journey, Naomi has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! You can get all the details & submit your application at happyshapes.co/coaching!

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

This week we're talking about something  that seems so universal that we're actually really surprised we haven't covered it yet -- what to do when you hate seeing photos of yourself! 

While we might never love photos of ourselves, we can work toward feeling neutral about them, so that we can enjoy those reminders of joy, fun, celebration, love, and community.

In this episode we're talking about:

• What photo grief is, and what we might be grieving
• Why seeing photos of ourselves can be so hard 
• And some specific practices & techniques to start working toward photo neutrality.

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!

And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi