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Dr. Jane Dutton is a cofounder of the Center for Positive Organizations and leader in the field of Positive Organizational Scholarship. Jane has shared her passion and expertise in creating thriving organizations as a professor and researcher at Michigan Ross School of Business, and as a published author of over 100 articles and book chapters, 13 edited books, and two of her own books: Energize your Workplace: How to Build and Sustain High Quality Connections at Work and Awakening Compassion at Work (with Monica Worline). Jane's work has focused on the power of high quality connections to increase both individual and organizational capabilities, as well as how compassion, resilience, and energy can be a meaningful part of organizational cultures.

In this episode, Jane talks with Elizabeth and Dana about how seemingly small social connections can dramatically improve our wellbeing, and how compassion is a vital, yet sometimes overlooked, resource in organizations. She shares examples and ideas on how to leverage the power of high quality connections and compassion in any workplace. Full show notes are available at www.teacherfanclub.com

Christy Harrison is a journalist, a registered dietitian who practices from an anti-diet perspective, and a certified intuitive eating counselor. She is the author of Anti-Diet: Reclaim your Time, Money, Wellbeing and Happiness through Intuitive Eating and her new book, The Wellness Trap will be coming out in 2023. Her writing has been featured in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Shape, Refinery 29 and The Food Network. Christy is the creator and host for the podcast Food Psych, which she started in 2013 and is now entering its final season. On Food Psych, Christy talks to numerous guests and experts with diverse perspectives about food and body image. In this episode, Christy talks with Elizabeth and Dana about the need to oppose diet culture in all its various forms, including the "wellness" industry. She shares how schools are a common source for weight bias and her thoughts on how teachers can help students have a more positive relationship with their bodies and food. Full show notes are at www.teacherfanclub.com

Julie Van Rosendaal is passionate about food and cooking. She has worked in the food industry and has published 12 amazing cookbooks, including Dirty Food. Julie writes and talks about food as a freelance journalist for the Globe and Mail and is featured weekly in the Calgary Eyeopener for CBC radio. She has been sharing delicious recipes for years on her blog, Dinner With Julie. In this episode, Elizabeth is joined by guest co-host, Justin Gabinet, a passionate Foods Teacher and Professional Human Ecologist (Home Economist). This episode is part of our weight-neutral mini-series. Full show notes can be found at www.teacherfanclub.com

Dr. Piran is an award-winning author, researcher, teacher, and mentor. She is Professor Emerita at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist, and a school consultant. She is a prolific scholar, an author and co-editor of five books, and a frequent international speaker on embodiment, body image, and eating disorder prevention and treatment.

In this episode, Dana and Elizabeth discuss the concept of embodiment and how eating disorders are a social justice issue. Dr. Piran offers ideas on how teachers can constructively use their own experiences to support their students developing a positive relationship with their own bodies. This episode is part of our weight-neutral mini-series. Full show notes can be found at www.teacherfanclub.com

Dr. Angela Grace is a Registered Psychologist with a PhD focused on youth health and wellbeing in school settings, and is an instructor at the University of Calgary. She is a former teacher whose experiences inform her passion for holistic wellbeing and eating disorder prevention. In this episode, Dana and Elizabeth talk with Angela about how eating disorders can develop and how teachers can help students have a more positive relationship with their bodies. We also address how schools can be more recovery-friendly for teachers and staff who have experience with eating disorders. This episode is part of our weight-neutral mini-series. Full show notes are available at www.teacherfanclub.com

Savala Nolan is a lawyer, writer, and professor at UC Berkeley School of Law. She is the author of Don't Let it Get You Down: Essays on Race, Gender and the Body, and her writing has been featured in Vogue, Time, the Huffington Post, Shape, and Harper's Magazine. She is also the Executive Director for the Thelton E. Henderson Centre for Social Justice at UC Berkeley.

In this episode, Dana and Elizabeth talk with Savala about her book, which is based on her personal experiences with race, gender, and body size. Our conversation covers a lot of ground, including interracial friendships, intersectional identities, and the cumulative impact of diet culture. Savala also shares her ideas on how schools can be more inclusive places for students, and thanks a special teacher in her life. This episode is part of our weight-neutral wellbeing mini-series. Full show notes can be found at www.teacherfanclub.com/podcast

This episode is part of our mini-series on Weight-Neutral Wellbeing (WNW). Elizabeth and Dana speak with Aaron Flores, a registered dietitian nutritionist and co-host of the Dietitians Unplugged podcast. Aaron is an expert in multiple weight-neutral approaches to food, including Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and Body Trust. He shares how his career and personal experiences evolved into his current weight-neutral approach. Aaron talks about unique pressures and experiences regarding masculinity and body image, and offers suggestions on how everyone can work towards building trust in themselves and their bodies. Full show notes are available at https://www.teacherfanclub.com/podcast

Elizabeth and Dana chat with Kelly Fullerton about how to approach food and nutrition in the school setting from a weight-neutral perspective. Based in Melbourne, Australia, Kelly is both an experienced physical education teacher and trained nutritionist. She regularly leads professional learning opportunities and in-school enrichment experiences focused on positive food education. Kelly is passionate about taking a curious, engaging, and sensory-based approach to food and nutrition. In this episode, Kelly shares her perspective on so-called healthy eating, how to best talk about food around students, and how adults can create a healthy relationship with food themselves. This episode is part of our weight-neutral wellbeing series. Show notes can be found at www.teacherfanclub.com

Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection. As a pioneer in the field of "science-help," her mission is to translate insights from psychology and neuroscience into practical strategies that support personal well-being and strengthen communities. She is the best-selling author of The Willpower Instinct and The Upside of Stress. Her latest book, The Joy of Movement, explores why physical exercise is a powerful antidote to the modern epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. You might also know her from her TED talk, "How to Make Stress Your Friend," which is one of the most viewed TED talks of all time, with over 20 million views.

In this episode, Dana and Elizabeth talk with Kelly about how we can cope with the complex stressors we face before an in-depth conversation on the many benefits of joyful movement to our mental, emotional, and social wellbeing as well as how we feel in our bodies (that have nothing to do with weight!). This episode is part of our weight-neutral wellbeing mini-series. Full show notes can be found at www.teacherfanclub.com/podcast

This episode is part of our mini-series on weight-neutral wellbeing (WNW). Dana and Elizabeth talk with Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew about how to apply a weight-neutral approach to health education and promotion. We discuss concerns with weight-centric health promotion and strategies on how to make a cultural shift towards more inclusive health messages. Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew is a Registered Psychologist and Professor at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. Her research has focused on the prevention and treatment of eating and weight-related issues, as well as school-based prevention programs. Full show notes can be found at www.teacherfanclub.com/podcast