Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm excited to talk with Luna Matatas! Luna is a sex and pleasure educator with over 18 years of experience teaching sex and empowerment workshops. Today we'll dig into some topics that normally tend to be considered awkward or taboo and I can't wait! Find more from Luna on her website: https://lunamatatas.com/en-us - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Brena Jean! Brena is a self-identified fat, black, queer engineer who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lipedema. She's now a storyteller, speaker, and Lipedema advocate who creates content that teaches, inspires, and gives a spotlight to underrepresented folks. Find more from Brena on her website and social media: https://www.brenajean.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrenajean?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/thebrenajean/ - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Mel Cassidy to dig into the concepts involved with non-monogamy. Mel is a mixed-race relationship coach and sex-positive nerd who works with queer and questioning people and those who love them, as well as those who are exploring and practicing honest, open relationships. Find more from Mel on her website and social media: https://radicalrelationshipcoaching.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/radicalrelating/ https://www.facebook.com/radicalrelating - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Conason, a New York City based clinical psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, creator of the Anti Diet Mindful Eating Program and author of the book "The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself from the Diet Cycle with Mindful Eating and Radical Self-Acceptance". Find more from Alexis on her website and Instagram: https://www.drconason.com https://www.instagram.com/theantidietplan - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm excited to welcome back Dr. Asher Larmie! Today we're continuing the discussion on the topic of doctors and weight stigma and the negative medical outcomes that come from that stigma. Be sure to check out our first conversation here: This Is Not About Your Body Season 2 Episode 18https://youtu.be/UXwwHHlCsWo Find more from Asher on his website: https://www.fatdoctor.co.uk/ - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! Today I'm sitting down with Jayson Gaddis, who is a relationship coach, keynote speaker, dad, founder of the Relationship School and co-host of the Relationships School podcast with his wife, Ellen Boeder, and author of the book "Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflicts in Your High Stakes Relationships". I'm excited to share our conversation and Jayson's thoughts on partnerships/relationships!Find more from Jayson on his website, social media, and podcast: https://relationshipschool.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaysongaddis/ https://www.facebook.com/jaysongaddisfanpage/ https://twitter.com/jaygaddis https://www.youtube.com/user/Jaysongaddis "Relationship School Podcast" on your favorite podcatcher - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body!Today I'll be talking about ways to feel confident without "being attractive" and stepping outside of societal beauty ideals. The prospect of beginning an anti-diet, intuitive eating, or body neutrality journey can feel terrifying and even impossible for people in that boat because they know those paths might end up COSTING them some of the beauty/body privilege you have now— and since they’re already distressed about not having enough, the thought of having even less can feel like a death sentence. If you relate to this, you might find yourself worrying about how much worse you would feel about yourself if you gained weight, gave up makeup, or stopped dressing to flatter your body type!It can feel like beauty is what makes the world go around, and that we’re each personally responsible for looking as good as possible– which is to say: as close to conventional beauty and body ideals as possible– to MAKE people treat us with respect and kindness. So the question I get asked a lot is “Is it even possible to feel confident, safe, powerful, or good about yourself without looking attractive?”Or, perhaps more to the point: “HOW is it possible that some people who don’t fit conventional beauty/body ideals seem able to still feel confident, safe, or good about themselves?”Signups are open for my new program Project Ugly! Find out more here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/projectugly- - - - - -My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint- - - - - -My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitnessIntro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guideFind more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneelandBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Welcome to season 3 of This Is Not About Your Body! Today I'm diving into how to break free from internalized oppression, patriarchy, and self-objectification. This episode will be a deeper dive into coercive control and attachment theory, and how people can get wrapped up into the cult of patriarchy. We all crave authenticity and freedom to thrive and this week I'll be going over how to achieve that! I cover all this and more in my new program Project Ugly! Find out more here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/projectugly- - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! I'm joined this week by Shirin Eskandani, a certified life coach, speaker, writer, and life alchemist. Shirin's business, Wholehearted Coaching, is a place where hustle meets heart, and where trust in yourself can change the world. I'm excited to talk with her about decolonizing wellness, worthiness, and self development! Find more from Shirin on her website and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wholeheartedcoaching https://www.wholehearted-coaching.com/ Wholehearted Coaching: The Podcast - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO

Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Dacy Gillespie, an anti-diet personal stylist and owner of Mindful Closet, where she teaches women how to release the patriarchal standards they've been conforming to so that they can uncover their authentic style. Find more from Dacy on her Instagram and website: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulcloset/ https://www.mindfulcloset.com/ - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today! I've also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from my site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint - - - - - - My e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4 Get my full Body Image Avatar Guide here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/the-avatar-guide Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessikneeland Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dgrRFaBYO