Well and Weird

By Holly Lowery

What's Well and Weird about?

A podcast about creating healthier relationships with food, health, beauty & your body. My guests and I talk about healing these parts of ourselves through eating disorder recovery, Intuitive Eating, body acceptance, spirituality and weird self care practices.

Holly Lowery is an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, Anti-Diet Advocate and Self-Care Enthusiast.

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Well and Weird episodes:

02.15.2019
63. Exposure: one of our big recovery tools
We’re back with another solo episode this week talking about a topic that I’m all jazzed up about right now: Exposure. Exposure can be looked at in two ways. First, looking at what we need to expose ourselves to in...
12.04.2018
59. We're baAAaaAck. And we're pregnant.
In this episode, I'm sharing how I've been feeling, and how I've been supporting myself through all the change that has already begun. In this episode we talk about how self care often has to shift, and it's OK that it...
10.17.2018
57. Kelsey Miller on the Anti-Diet Project, weddings, body acceptance, and her new book!
This episode is a loooooong time coming, and I couldn’t be more stoked to share it with you all. Kelsey Miller is a writer, author, editor and speaker based in BK, New York. She’s the founder of the Anti-Diet Project,...
09.28.2018
55. Reclaiming fatness, living with disabilities, disordered eating recovery and witchcraft with Minerva Siegel AKA Spooky Fat Babe
In this week's episode I got to sit down with Minerva Siegel, AKA Spooky Fat Babe. Minerva is a plus size model, poet & writer who's been published both in print and online internationally. We discuss her relationship with food and...
09.13.2018
53. On being 'Not Plant Based' with Laura Dennison and Eve Simmons
Not Plant Based was founded by Laura Dennison and is co-authored by Eve Simmons, both of whom have suffered with eating disorders. They are telling our stories to help others who have also suffered, or are continuing to, with troubled...
09.06.2018
Summer Q+A mini series: "How can I eat intuitively and still honor my health?"
I'm taking the remainder of August & September to enjoy this beautiful summer, as well as restock my interviews for next season! But because I can't imagine departing from you completely for the next 6-8 weeks, I'm going to be releasing...
08.24.2018
Summer Q+A mini series: "How can I be body positive while gaining weight?"
I'm taking the remainder of August & September to enjoy this beautiful summer, as well as restock my interviews for next season! But because I can't imagine departing from you completely for the next 6-8 weeks, I'm going to be releasing...
08.17.2018
BONUS episode: an interview with tween girls about bodies
This summer I was offered the chance to be a part of GEMS, a local summer camp for girls excelling in math and science. And because of two local teachers’ awareness around how messages about having to ‘fix’ or change...
08.14.2018
Summer Q+A mini series: "Who should be on my recovery support team & when?"
I'm taking the remainder of August & September to enjoy this beautiful summer, as well as restock my interviews for next season! But because I can't imagine departing from you completely for the next 6-8 weeks, I'm going to be releasing...
08.06.2018
Summer Q+A mini series: "How do I bring up my eating disorder recovery to friends and family?"
I'm taking the remainder of August & September to enjoy this beautiful summer, as well as restock my interviews for next season! But because I can't imagine departing from you completely for the next 6-8 weeks, I'm going to be releasing...
07.24.2018
52. What really happens to your body on the Keto Diet
This week we have another installment of my solo series where we hash through a recent article on 'health', wellness, dieting, and food, and discuss the actual facts behind the bold claims being made in these spaces. And you guessed it,...
07.17.2018
51. Intuitive Cooking, Recovery, & watching out for 'shouldy' wellness with chef, yoga teacher and recovery advocate Rochelle Bilow
This week we're talking with Rochelle Bilow. She's a chef, yoga teacher, fellow recovery advocate, farmer, author (and seriously, so much more) and I can't wait for you to sink your teeth into this episode. We talk about her process of recovery,...
07.05.2018
50. Binge eating, food comparison, + carb fear (Q+A episode)
This week we're doing a long awaited Q+A episode! We're digging deep into binge eating, and how permission can (and should) play a part in decreasing binge episodes. We're talking about how to get out of the self comparison with...
06.26.2018
49. On demoralizing and destigmatizing health care, and mundane self care with Cathlin Walker
Cathlin Walker of Walker Whole Health is joining us on the pod this week, sharing her deeeeeep wisdom around all things self care, body acceptance, demoralizing 'health', working mindfulness into the mundane parts of our lives and so much more...
06.19.2018
48. Why intermittent fasting sucks and you should just say no
On this week's installment of Well + Weird, I'm detangling the recently trendy topic of Intermittent Fasting, and laying out exactly why you should not partake.
06.06.2018
47. Coping with anxiety, nurturing relationships, perfectionism + body acceptance with the ladies of Wine & Shine
Nina Boyce and Liz Garster of the Wine & Shine podcast are this week's guests (yaaaas for group chats!) and we're talking about coping with anxiety -and some of what has worked for us in the name of prevention. We...
05.21.2018
46. On the links between perfectionism, dieting, ED recovery & how to embrace the IMperfection
In this solo segment, Holly is addressing some of the links between perfectionistic tendencies & eating disorder recovery. She digs deep into why it's so important to embrace the IMperfection and messiness of our lives and recovery processes, because in...
05.12.2018
45. Raising Intuitive Eaters, and the links between depression and eating disorders with Holli Zehring
Holli Zehring is a rockstar of a parent, incredible body acceptance advocate and eating disorder recovery, and generally just an all around boss lady She and I have the pleasure of working together at Ophelia's Place, a non-profit dedicated to empowering...
05.06.2018
44. Embodied Tarot for healing with Abbie Plouff, the Northern Lights Witch
In this episode of Well and Weird Abbie Plouff, the Northern Lights Witch, shares her work, and her story of coming to a place of embodiment. As a proud, radical, queer witch, Abbie uses the tarot (and magic in general)...
04.29.2018
43. "Why are we so obsessed with making healthy desserts?"- my thoughts on a recent article by Healthyish
In this solo episode, we're digging into some of the problematic points raised by a recent article from Healthyish- a blog geared toward foodies and wellness seekers. The article tries to address some of the problems with moralizing food, trying to...
04.19.2018
42. Pressing PAUSE on Intuitive Eating in the beginning of your recovery, reconnecting to your body, toxic IG happenings and more with The Cranky Therapist, Jess Sprengle
Jess Sprengle is a licensed professional counselor, Eating Disorder specialist, Intuitive Eating/HAES/body acceptance advocate, and intersectional feminist. Jess shares her story of recovery, as well as some of her insights from her experience as a professional counselor. We talk about how...
04.11.2018
41. How to be OK with your messy recovery process: on the non-linear, messy, ups and downs of eating disorder recovery
In another solo episode, Holly Lowery is diving deep into the spiral nature of the recovery process. She shares one of her recent, vulnerable dressing room moments, how to be OKAY with not being okay, how recovery requires an active...
04.06.2018
40. Being with our feelings, setting boundaries, shifting spirituality, diet culture & more with Barbara Erochina
In this conversation, Barbara Erochina and I dig deep into sitting with and FEELING our feelings. We talk about her journey with spirituality and her experience as a queer woman in the evangelical community. We talked about being able to...
03.22.2018
39. "Do I have an eating disorder?" An exploration of disordered eating signs, symptoms and support (solo episode)
Today, we're talking about the most commonly googled phrase in the eating disorder field, 'Do I have an eating disorder?" I made this episode because when I was most struggling with my eating disorder, I didn't know how many of the...
03.15.2018
38. Overcoming depression, rituals & emotional fitness with Anthony Demario
Anthony Demario is a feeler, speaker, poet, radio dude and coffee lover on a mission to make a positive difference in peoples' lives through writing, personality and talks that are powerfully healing, energizing, and relatable. Anthony is also a proud...
02.26.2018
37. Breathwork & rerouting old beliefs with Amy Kuretsky
Amy Kuretsky is back for a third time but this time we're talking about her newest offering, breathwork. Amy recently went through David Elliott's healer training and is now offering guided breathwork in both 1-on-1 sessions as well as through...
02.08.2018
36. Body Dissatisfaction, Yo-Yo Dieting & Eating Disorder Recovery
This week Holly is broadening the definition of recovery for those who are struggling not just with eating disorders but for those who struggle with body image, their relationship with food, dieting + more. She's sharing the 9 things that were...
01.22.2018
35. Body acceptance, dietary restrictions, and self expression with Casey Rose Frank
Casey is a proud book-nerd, writer, cat mom, board member for Ophelia's Place, Circles of Change warrior and all around sweetheart of a human being. I was instantly drawn to her warm persona as well as her ability to live and work as...
01.15.2018
34. Coping, Healing & Thriving with Haley Quinn {Relevant & Resonant}
Haley Quinn is finally (wooh!) back for another segment of Relevant & Resonant, which is a monthly segment where Haley and I have tangential chats about what is going on in the world & how those events & situations relate to our health, body...
01.07.2018
33. On movement, recovery & freedom with Jill Catherine
Jill Catherine is a speaker, dancer, author and movement warrior. In this down to earth conversation, Jill and I talk about movement as a path to freedom. Jill shares how expression has played a huge role in her recovery, as...
01.01.2018
32. Eff your New Years resolution
In the final podcast of 2017, we dig into why your new years resolutions don't work, how shifting towards setting value and spirit-aligned intentions does, and how intuition and intention go hand in hand to keep your self care game strong. This episode will help...
12.01.2017
Honoring your inner minimalist through the holidays {minisode} with New Minimalism
In this week's minisode, Cary & Kyle of New Minimalism are back sharing their tips & experiences with maintaining minimalism through gift-oriented holidays, like christmas. They share some of their traditions instead of gift giving, how to respectfully advocate for...
11.27.2017
31. How to REDESIGN your relationship with food
Why can't learning Intuitive Eating and being body positive be as easy as redoing your house? Your hair? Your website? It might not be as easy, but it can be almost as tangible. In this episode I'm breaking down the similarities...
11.08.2017
30. Freedom from food anxiety? Totally possible with these 5 non-negotiables
Holly walks the listeners through her five non-negotiables for food freedom in this week's episode. In order to feel free from food anxiety, body dissatisfaction & disordered eating, to make space for intuitive eating & body positivity you've gotta 1. grant...
10.11.2017
29. Decluttering our head & spaces with Cary & Kyle of New Minimalism
Founders Cary and Kyle of New Minimalism are on the podcast this week sharing their talents for decluttering, re-inventing spaces and helping clients minimize distractions to emphasize the most important parts of their lives.This episode shines a light on how...
10.04.2017
28. The practice that will change your body image
Intuitive eating sounds great, right? But to actually make the leap and fully abandon dieting, well that's the hard part. But in this week's episode Holly explains the exact practice that sparked her to once and for all make peace...
09.25.2017
27. FitsNOPE & Body Positive Pilates with Megan Dowd
Megan Dowd is a virtual pilates coach for the woman who is ready to take care of business. I love Megan's approach because she doesn't waste time focussing on getting the "perfect" body, or weight loss for the sake of...
09.17.2017
26. On being in crisis {Relevant & Resonant}
Relevant & Resonant is a new, once monthly segment for the podcast where media guru, Haley Quinn and I have chats about what is going on in the world, in the media and in our culture and how those events...
09.05.2017
25. On perfectionism with Maddy Moon
Maddy Moon is a motivational speaker, life coach, & a fellow podcast host on her show Mind Body Musings. She teaches women how to heal their minds, hearts, and spirits by stepping into their femininity and stepping out of their...
08.31.2017
24. On healthism: what it is & why we need to question our pursuit of health
Holly is talking about how healthism is yet another way our culture has found to 'other,' oppress and stigmatize fatness. We talk about why health isn't something you morally need to work towards, and how this pursuit is harming more...
08.25.2017
23. Using Style to speak your truth with Stasia Savasuk
Stasia Savasuk is a style coach, who uses the concept of congruency (aka aligning with your values!) with her clients to help them match their outsides to their insides and help them find their voice. Stasia truly advocates for both body...
08.19.2017
22. Making Space for Self Love (even when it feels hard) with Marian Mellen
Marian Mellen is a coach and workshop host who guides women into radical self love, transformational discovery of personal fulfillment and authentic, soulful living. Marian is sharing exactly how we can start to prioritize ourselves and truly believe in our...
08.11.2017
21. Tarot & Creative Spirituality with Chelsea Coreen
In this week on the podcast I'm talking with Chelsea Coreen about her newest project, Mercury Mermaid, which is an online platform for people to tap into both their creativity as well as their spirituality in order to improve mental...
08.09.2017
Minisode: on surrendering to the Intuitive Eating process
This quick solo style mini episode is a bridge between interviews. Just checking in to share a personal story and how it transcends back into the work I'm constantly talking about when it comes to Intuitive Eating, body positivity, anti-dieting,...
07.25.2017
20. Intuitive Eating 101
An introduction to Intuitive Eating, Health at every size, body positivity and anti-dieting with Holly Lowery
07.18.2017
19. Body Acceptance, Strength & Yoga with Dana Falsetti
Dana Falsetti is an international yoga teacher, writer, and advocate for living an authentic life that begins with self-love and leads to your beautiful, badass self. She has been recognized by millions across social media for her message: anybody can practice...
07.11.2017
18. Sexuality, Menstruation & Embodiment with Dr. Roxanne Partridge
Dr. Roxanne Partridge is a jungian depth psychologist, relational sexuality practitioner & menstruality advocate dedicated to guiding you towards your unique empowered embodiment from the depths up & out. She is the creator of embodyperiod – a space for women and menstruators to...
06.20.2017
16. Fats, Carbs, Proteins & Intuition
this week on the podcast it's just you and me, and we're getting real about Gentle Nutrition: what it is, how you can implement it, and how you can use this basic nutrition knowledge in combination with your intuition to...
06.13.2017
15. Thriving with Crohn's & other digestive disorders with Amy Kuretsky
Amy Kuretsky is a health coach, acupuncturist and licensed herbalist who's expertise lies in helping creatives create the type of work and life they love. Amy is here sharing with us her healing journey through having Crohn's is a type...
06.06.2017
14. Money Mindset with Gigi Griffis, Digital Nomad
Gigi Griffis is a location-independent writer, blogger, and travel enthusiast. This week marks the first episode of season 2 (yayyy!) and Gigi and I dive into her career journey, how she got into travel writing, how she stays calm, cool and collected...

What's Well and Weird about?

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Well and Weird episodes:

63. Exposure: one of our big recovery tools

59. We're baAAaaAck. And we're pregnant.

57. Kelsey Miller on the Anti-Diet Project, weddings, body acceptance, and her new book!

55. Reclaiming fatness, living with disabilities, disordered eating recovery and witchcraft with Minerva Siegel AKA Spooky Fat Babe

53. On being 'Not Plant Based' with Laura Dennison and Eve Simmons

Summer Q+A mini series: "How can I eat intuitively and still honor my health?"

Summer Q+A mini series: "How can I be body positive while gaining weight?"

BONUS episode: an interview with tween girls about bodies

Summer Q+A mini series: "Who should be on my recovery support team & when?"

Summer Q+A mini series: "How do I bring up my eating disorder recovery to friends and family?"

52. What really happens to your body on the Keto Diet

51. Intuitive Cooking, Recovery, & watching out for 'shouldy' wellness with chef, yoga teacher and recovery advocate Rochelle Bilow

50. Binge eating, food comparison, + carb fear (Q+A episode)

49. On demoralizing and destigmatizing health care, and mundane self care with Cathlin Walker

48. Why intermittent fasting sucks and you should just say no

47. Coping with anxiety, nurturing relationships, perfectionism + body acceptance with the ladies of Wine & Shine

46. On the links between perfectionism, dieting, ED recovery & how to embrace the IMperfection

45. Raising Intuitive Eaters, and the links between depression and eating disorders with Holli Zehring

44. Embodied Tarot for healing with Abbie Plouff, the Northern Lights Witch

43. "Why are we so obsessed with making healthy desserts?"- my thoughts on a recent article by Healthyish

42. Pressing PAUSE on Intuitive Eating in the beginning of your recovery, reconnecting to your body, toxic IG happenings and more with The Cranky Therapist, Jess Sprengle

41. How to be OK with your messy recovery process: on the non-linear, messy, ups and downs of eating disorder recovery

40. Being with our feelings, setting boundaries, shifting spirituality, diet culture & more with Barbara Erochina

39. "Do I have an eating disorder?" An exploration of disordered eating signs, symptoms and support (solo episode)

38. Overcoming depression, rituals & emotional fitness with Anthony Demario

37. Breathwork & rerouting old beliefs with Amy Kuretsky

36. Body Dissatisfaction, Yo-Yo Dieting & Eating Disorder Recovery

35. Body acceptance, dietary restrictions, and self expression with Casey Rose Frank

34. Coping, Healing & Thriving with Haley Quinn {Relevant & Resonant}

33. On movement, recovery & freedom with Jill Catherine

32. Eff your New Years resolution

Honoring your inner minimalist through the holidays {minisode} with New Minimalism

31. How to REDESIGN your relationship with food

30. Freedom from food anxiety? Totally possible with these 5 non-negotiables

29. Decluttering our head & spaces with Cary & Kyle of New Minimalism

28. The practice that will change your body image

27. FitsNOPE & Body Positive Pilates with Megan Dowd

26. On being in crisis {Relevant & Resonant}

25. On perfectionism with Maddy Moon

24. On healthism: what it is & why we need to question our pursuit of health

23. Using Style to speak your truth with Stasia Savasuk

22. Making Space for Self Love (even when it feels hard) with Marian Mellen

21. Tarot & Creative Spirituality with Chelsea Coreen

Minisode: on surrendering to the Intuitive Eating process

20. Intuitive Eating 101

19. Body Acceptance, Strength & Yoga with Dana Falsetti

18. Sexuality, Menstruation & Embodiment with Dr. Roxanne Partridge

16. Fats, Carbs, Proteins & Intuition

15. Thriving with Crohn's & other digestive disorders with Amy Kuretsky

14. Money Mindset with Gigi Griffis, Digital Nomad