Ending weight stigma is beneficial for both individual and societal well-being. It promotes mental and physical health, fosters positive relationships, and contributes to a more just and inclusive society. Today’s episode is a conversion from our Summer Instagram Live Series with Becky Manley – founder of MEDA, the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association. We discussed many important topics, such as ending weight stigma in children, tips for parents and teachers for body acceptance, body image in the Barbie movie, and more. Resources Episode Transcript Join us in making a positive impact by spreading the real meaning of Self-Care: Donate today!

Say it with me, f*ck diet culture! Diet culture is full of lies and keeps us feeling bad about our bodies as we try to fit a societal ideal of beauty. Diet culture does not promote a healthy relationship with food or exercise, and it can contribute to disordered eating, eating disorders, harmful thoughts and behaviors, mental health concerns, and more. Today’s episode is a conversion from our Summer Instagram Live Series with Dr. Alexis Conason. You might know her as @theantidietplan. Dr. Conason is a clinical psychologist and the author of The Diet Free Revolution. She also creates great […]

You have heard the term, but do you know the key to mindful eating? Is it just about paying attention to what you eat? In this exciting episode, Dr. MC & the Mindful Dietitian, Fiona Sutherland, discuss mindful eating and mindfulness. Fiona explains that understanding mindfulness and cultivating a practice of mindfulness is the first step. Fiona is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Director of The Mindful Dietitian, living and working in Wurundjeri Country (Naarm, Melbourne), with more than 20 years working in the areas of body image, eating disorders, body image, and sports nutrition. Fiona is committed to weight-inclusive […]

Body Liberation expert Patrilie Hernandez, MS, joins the podcast today. Dr. MC and Patrilie discuss important topics, such as the difference between body liberation and body positivity, advocating for your health and needs, and more. Patrilie emphasizes that “you are the expert of your own body.” This conversation is not to be missed. Patrilie Hernandez is a fat, multiracial, neuroatypical, queer femme of the Puerto Ricandiaspora. They have worked in the health and nutrition sector as an educator, advocate, and policy analyst for 15 years, shaping their understanding of how the pursuit of “health” seamlessly intersects with the built environment, […]

Ofosu Jones-Quartey reminds you that you are enough in this delightful episode. What an honor it was to interview Ofosu. Dr. MC and Ofosu chatted about foundational self-care, meditation, mindfulness, sound healing, and more. His tips for inviting more mindfulness into your life are perfect and powerful. Using the affirmation “you are enough” is certainly one of Dr. MC’s go-to’s. Maybe it can be yours too? Be sure to listen until the end because Ofosu leads a special guided meditation. Balance Meditation coach Ofosu has been meditating for over 20 years and has taught families, children, and adults for the […]

Creating vision boards that work can seem like a futile endeavor. Perhaps you have never made one, have no idea where to start, or you have made one, but not found it effective; either way, this episode is for you. In the last installment for “Bite-Sized Pods” 2023, Dr. MC shares her expertise in creating vision boards that work. A couple of weeks ago, Dr. MC was cited in a TODAY.com article sharing her insights and steps for creating a vision board. In this short episode, Dr. MC will dive deeper into the why and how of making this work […]

Looking for the best mental health advice? Look no further. Dr. MC recently asked her growing social media following to share the best mental health advice they have ever received, and they did not disappoint. They shared real, heartfelt advice that may be just what you need to hear in this short “Bite-Sized Pod” episode. Dr. MC provides a deeper look at this advice and, as always, leaves us feeling inspired and empowered to find our spotlight! Resources Blog about Sleep Tips Other Bite-Size Pods (2022 & 2023) Episode Transcript Join us in making a positive impact by spreading the […]

Vulnerability alert when discussing reclaiming space in this episode. Dr. MC gets real and emotional, sharing pieces of her eating disorder healing journey, her ballerina days, and what reclaiming space means to her now at 40. TW/CW – discussion of eating disorder history, dieting, restricting, and healing. As you may have heard, we will mix it up for the next few episodes as we head back into a new school year. In a break from our usual format, we’re bringing back ‘Bite-Size Pods’ – which will be me, Dr. MC, chatting with you about a particular topic. Unlike our […]

New School Year, Who Dis? Setting Yourself Up For Success is the episode you have been waiting for. As August ends, we are embarking on a New School Year, and you may be wondering how to get started setting yourself up for success. As you may have heard last week, we will mix it up for the next few episodes as we head back into a new school year. In a break from our usual format, we’re bringing back ‘Bite-Size Pods’ – which will be me, Dr. MC, chatting with you about a particular topic. Unlike our interview-style episodes, Bite-Sized […]

Feeling uneasy about a new school year starting? You may be experiencing what 75% of Americans experience called the Sunday scaries, but even more intense as it is the emotions of a new school year we are grappling with as opposed to the start of a work week. This short but impactful episode will help you in beating the Sunday scaries (or a new school year). We are going to mix it up for the next few episodes as we head back into a new school year. In a break from our usual format, we’re bringing back “Bite-Sized Pods,” – […]