In this episode Bri + Jana explore how they would coach someone through the hurdle of a partner telling them they don't find them attractive since their weight gain.
Bri + Jana believe that our partners attraction to us is NOT our responsibility + says MORE about their views on bodies and what's going on with them. But they also hold space for the discomfort and grief accompanied with these sentiments.
In this episode they will discuss:
- how the patriarchy and male gaze impacts our view of beauty and attraction as well as the conditioning of media
- some thought strategies around how to explore your partners feedback without taking it personally
- tough questions you need consider about what you desire + value in relationships
Take the Harvard Bias Test here.
If you are struggling with the grief of gaining weight, we would love to support your inside the Body Grievers Community. ⁠

In today's episode of the Body Grievers club, Bri + Jana talk about how gaining weight does not mean that you are giving up on yourself.

Some other key themes in the episode include

• challenges you might face when resisting societal norms 
• insights into the complexities of grief + body image
• Bri + Jana’s personal growth stories, including freedom from self-punishment and navigating life without hyper-focusing on body size.
• an offering of hope recognizing that true freedom comes from letting go of unrealistic expectations.

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Amanda Mittman.

Amanda is an RD and the owner of Happy Valley Nutrition + Bitchin Body Image RD.

In this episode we talk about the hurdles keeping your provider from having the body image conversation.

If you are a provider, consider grabbing Amanda's Body Image Toolkit link or find out more about her in her bio on her ⁠instagram page⁠.

To hear MORE on Amanda's success as a business owner, be sure to tune into ⁠Episode 2 of Bri's Biz Bytes Podcast.⁠

WELCOME to EP. 54 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. 

This is a part 1 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance.

• how to the identify between the parts/ levels to body image distress
• how to reclaim choice in moments of distress 
• The multifaceted parts to body image healing [and why healing is so hard]

00:49 Introducing the Seven-Step Framework

03:18 Understanding Body Image Distress

06:06 Exploring Physical and Mental Sensations

08:52 Short-Term vs Long-Term Outcomes

16:45 Building Awareness and Self-Talk

Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠

To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 53 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. 

This is a part 2 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance.

In this episode we will discuss:

• two criteria to measure your self talk
• why reassessing self talk usually fails
• the importance of changing internal narratives to reduce distress related to body image
• the need for kind and compassionate internal dialogues
• Various methods to reassess and improve your body talk

We provide 3 tangible tips to help you REASSESS Self Talk [STEP 2]

TLDR? Check out our timestamps for the episode:

01:02 Understanding the Impact of Self Talk

01:47 Finding Small Wins in Body Image Healing

02:30 Muscle Memory and Body Image

05:09 Reality Testing Your Thoughts

06:53 Building Awareness and Reassessing Self Talk

08:39 Practical Tips for Body Image Awareness

11:00 Creating Space for Grief

14:49 Personalizing Your Healing Journey

⁠Click HERE⁠⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox⁠ ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠⁠

To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at⁠ ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠⁠

Welcome to episode 52 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. 

This is a part 3 of this 7 part mini series. Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance.

In this episode the hosts will discuss:

• why body love or positive affirmations don’t work
• understanding why body distress occurs
• And how to examine in a trauma informed way

We provide 3 tangible tips to help you INVESTIGATE [Step 3]

TLDR? Here are the timestamps for this episode.

01:36 Exploring Body Image Triggers

04:43 Common Body Image Distress Scenarios

06:49 Understanding Body Image Triggers

09:43 Coping with Body Image Distress

12:49 Digging into Trauma-Informed Exploration

18:08 Building Your Coping Skills Toolbox

25:40 The Importance of Community Support

Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠

To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 51 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. 

This is a part 4 of this 7 part mini series. Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance.

In this episode we will discuss:

• what SEXY permission looks like

• the difference between self efficacy + self esteem

• how permission can shift you from people pleasing to a courageous communicator

TLDR? Timestamps for the episode include:

00:30 Living Your Best Life Now

01:41 Grieving in Costa Rica

03:56 Managing Grief and Embracing Joy

09:07 Creating Unapologetic Memories

14:53 Reflecting on “the Journey”

17:51 Journaling Prompts and Final Thoughts

We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help CREATE sexy self permission [Step 4] at the end of this episode!

Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠

To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 50 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. 

This is a part 5 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance.

In this episode we will discuss:

• what it means to live your BUBBLe [best, unapologetic, big beautiful life]

• How Bri + Jana live out their BUBBLe

• How grief + joy exist together, not separately

We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help you begin living your best life NOW [Step 5]

TLDR? Timestamps for the episode include:

00:30 Living Your Best Life Now

01:41 Grieving in Costa Rica

03:56 Managing Grief and Embracing Joy

09:07 Creating Unapologetic Memories

14:53 Reflecting on “the Journey”

17:51 Journaling Prompts and Final Thoughts

Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠

To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 49 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. 

This is a part 6 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance.

In this episode of the Body Grievers® Club, hosts Bri and Jana discuss the 6th step of Bri’s seven-step framework: identifying and meeting your NEED for body image work.

In this episode we will discuss:

• What makes it difficult to ask for our needs + wants
• How to shift the black + white thinking
• Lean into the HELL YES + satisfaction factor of body image

We also provide 3 journal prompt questions to consider highlighting your NEEDS for body image work [Step 6]

TLDR? Here are the timestamps for this episode:

00:14 Understanding Your Needs in Body Image Work

01:08 Challenges of Identifying Personal Needs

01:46 What Does Body Image Work Mean?

02:19 Daily Practices for Body Image Work

02:54 The Importance of Safe Environments

03:04 Self-Esteem and Body Image

04:20 Advocating for Your Needs

05:38 Body Talk and Communication

06:56 Scapegoating and Blaming the Body

07:40 Overcoming People-Pleasing Tendencies

11:48 Collaborating with Your Body

16:05 Practical Tips for Body Image Work

19:45 Reflective Questions and Conclusion

Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠

To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 48 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast.

This is a part 7 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps From Body Grief to Body Acceptance.

In this episode Bri + Jana will discuss:

• What motivates your for CHANGE
• We talk about the enneagram + how personality + values collide
• We provide 3 journal prompt questions to consider when thinking about Aligning to Your Values [Step 7]

00:27 The Importance of Community

00:41 Navigating Body Image Challenges

01:59 Authentic Communication

03:19 Embracing Courageous Communication

04:18 Setting Boundaries and Self-Respect

10:46 Perception of Value and Personal Preferences

16:26 Aligning to Your Values for Joyful Living

17:11 Reflective Questions and Conclusion

Click HERE for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox DOWNLOAD HERE!

To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at @bodygrieversclub