Maggie Landes is the podcast host of the Eatfulencer Podcast, has a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition, and practiced pediatrics for almost 20 years. She shares her story of becoming a physician, recieving a cancer diagnosis, and hunting for the perfect way to eat. In this episode, we discuss if food is fuel, weight stigma in healthcare, and emotional eating. Maggie explains Health at Every Size, diet disrupting, and advocating for ourselves in the doctor's office.  Make sure to check out @maggielandesmd on Instagram and follow @everyounceofstrength. Please visit www.everyounceofstrength.wixsite.come/everyounce for more information.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Marcus Hayden discusses his story coming out as gay as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and preparing to receive a mission call. Marcus responds to questions such as, "What do you do when church hurts?", "Why do you stay in the church?", and "How can we better minister to the queer community?". He explains how we can better love and support those that are apart of the rainbow community both inside and outside of the church. Marcus leaves listeners with validation and encouragement to live the life that is best for them regardless of what that looks like.  Be sure to follow @everyounceofstrength on Instagram and listen to Marcus's episode on Listen, Learn, and Love found here. Please check out https://everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information.  More Resources: A Walk in My Shoes - @benschilaty Without the Mask - @mrcharliebird LDS LGBTQ+ Podcast - Questions from the Closet LGBTQ+ Latter-Day Saints - @liftandloveorg I'll Walk With You Rainbow Flags - @q.noor LDS LGBTQ+ Podcast - Listen, Learn, and Love --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Cooper Baker shares his journey coming out as gay and responses that he received through that process such as, "I knew it!" or, "This is really hard for me." He explains what his plan is moving forward and his feelings as he goes through the process of removing his records from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Cooper adds lightheartedness while discussing shopping for heels, dating men, and attending pride parades. He leaves listeners with ideas of how to better support queer youth and young adults and show love to those that choose to leave the church. Be sure to check out @cooperb77 and follow @everyounceofstrength on Instagram. Please check out https://everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information. More Resources: LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapist - @drlaceybagley Queer Nonprofit Organization - @encircletogether Lesbian Travel Couple - @allieandsam Gay BYU Valedictorian - @itsmatty27 Queer Artist and Advocate - @blessthemessy Gay Advocate - @mattxiv Queer Visibility Advocates - @wander.free.and.queer Former Mormon Queer Podcast - @comingoutcoach Trans Advocate - @btnpshr via @therapythoughtspodcast Gay Pride Advocate - @natejig via @lesbegaypodcast Lesbian LGBT Travel- @awayinlove Non-binary Body Liberation Advocate - @lindobacon Queer Mental Health Advocate - @samdylanfinch Non-binary Qeer Advocate - @jamesissmiling Trevor Project - @trevorproject --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Shae Taylor is an eating disorder survivor turned mental health advocate helping to normalize intuitive eating and is actively promoting body positivity. She’s unapologetically herself and here today to tell her story about relationships with food, body, and self-love. In this episode, we discuss the effects of eating disorders on relationships, navigating style and size in a wardrobe, and understanding self-harm. Shae shares her insight on long roads to lasting recovery, body image battles, and intuitive eating. Make sure to follow @shae.taylor and @everyounceofstrength on Instagram and check out @shae.taylor2 on TikTok. Please visit www.everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lacey Bagley is a queer therapist that focuses on nourishing self-worth and empowerment for Q+ individuals, couples, polyamourous networks, and families. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and is the founder of Celebrate Therapy. In this episode, we talk about polyamourous networks, eating disorders, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists. Lacey informs listeners about marginalized communities, body dysphoria/dysmorphia, and nourishing empowerment. Be sure to follow @drlaceybagley and @celebratetherapy and check out @everyounceofstrength on Instagram. Please visit www.everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tiffany Herlin is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist here in Utah. She’s all about finding balance in life emotionally, mentally, and physically. Tiffany is an advocate for mindfulness, self-love, and movement. In this episode, we discuss shopping for the right professionals, qualities and qualifications to look for, and when to switch therapists. Tiffany shares her experience with grief, social work, and incorporating exercise with mindfulness.  Be sure to follow @realtalkswithtiff on Instagram and check out @everyounceofstrength. Visit www.everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tahanna Tucker is the co-founder of the nonprofit organization Grief to Grace and an advocate for providing restoration and long-term healing to those who have lost a loved one. Her mission is to raise awareness, educate families, connect individuals to resources, and turn tragedy into triumph. In this episode, Tahanna shares her own story of the sudden loss of a loved one due to an unexpected tragedy, shares her perspective on grief, and encourages resilience. Be sure to check out @grief.to.grace on Instagram and visit www.grieftogracefoundation.com. Make sure to also follow @everyounceofstrength and visit www.everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information. This episode is dedicated in memory of Marcus L. Tucker (April 30, 1984 - April 30, 2011). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Paige Schmidt is a podcast host, coach, and online advocate. She focuses on food freedom, money anxieties, and body image. In this episode, we’ll discuss living aligned, health without obsession, and financial anxiety. Paige shares her experiences with food and exercise, the crossover between diets and budgeting, and helping women find balance with food and money. Be sure to follow @paigeschmidt on Instagram, visit paigeschmidt.com, and check out https://paige-schmidt-llc.ck.page/2a5ff13a81 for her free excess workshop. Make sure to also check out @everyounceofstrength on Instagram and https://everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Emily Clarke is an advocate for self-love, body acceptance, and showing up authentically. She is tearing down misinformation, homophobia, and fat-shaming. In this episode, we discuss living in a bigger body, looking through lenses of love, and incorporating must in our lives. Emily shares insight into taking what serves you, faith transitions, and body appreciation. Be sure to check out @yourfriend_em on Instagram and make sure to follow @everyounceofstrength. Visit www.everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today, I'm sitting down recording a solo episode with me, myself, and I to answer all of the questions you submitted. Stay tuned to hear all about the fruit snack hierarchy, how I pushed through recovery even when it seemed easier to quit, and what the future is for Every Ounce. TW: This episode discusses eating disorders and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is adviced. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Introduction (0:52) What eating disorder(s) did you have? (4:25) What helped you push through recovery even when it seemed easier to quit? (5:52) How do you know you’re in recovery? What does that mean? (09:08) What's your job right now? Where do you work? (11:45) What's your dream job? (14:50) Where do you want to live? One place realistic and one wildest dream? (17:05) When's laundry day? (18:17) Favorite animal? (18:58) What's your favorite Ginger moment? (20:16) Something beautifully selfish you would buy for you if you had all the money for it? (23:05) How do you deal with people around you not eating a lot or having a good relationship with food? (25:15) What are some healthy (as in balanced, not over restrictive) things that everyone can implement? (28:27) Favorite speaking engagement? (31:37) Who is Nick? (32:13) What is the best way to practice patience? (35:08) Any advice on helping people who you love who are struggling with suicide? (36:54) Advice for someone with an unsupportive family? (43:25) Best advice you've ever received? (46:56) Dream podcast guest? (49:30) Can you give a detailed explanation of the fruit snacks scales from best to least? (50:20) What's coming up for Every Ounce of Strength? (53:28) I sincerely appreciate all of your support and listenership. Hearing your messages of hope and resilience makes all of the time, money, and energy I've invested so worth it. If your question was not answered in this episode, please send me a message @everyounceofstrength on Instagram or visit www.everyounceofstrength.wixsite.com/everyounce for more information. Sending so much love your direction! - Lexie