What if instead of trying to change negative thoughts, judgments, and feelings that come up when practicing Body Kindness, you learned to change how you relate to those thoughts and feelings instead? That’s exactly what we’re discussing in this week’s podcast with Steven C. Hayes, the creator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and author… [Read More]

At ALDI, whether you’re serving Turkey or Ham, or both, you can get more of what you love for LESS… less time, less stress and less money. ALDI believes in providing high-quality food at affordable prices. That’s why they do everything they do. I was recently on Let’s Talk Live DC sharing my #ALDILove and… [Read More]

“What does the research say about fasting? Is it good for you? Friends claim that it fights inflammation and dementia and has a million other health benefits. Is this true, or is it just another diet in disguise?” Bernie and I tackle this listener question on intermittent fasting – is it a diet in disguise… [Read More]

As we enter November, Bernie and I have gratitude on our minds. It’s been 3 years since Bernie and I reconnected, and he began practicing Body Kindness. In this special episode, we reflect on the positive changes in his life and self compassion practice over time. We asked listeners to take a pause and share… [Read More]

Created in 1995, Intuitive Eating has exploded in cultural awareness in recent years. In this episode, I sat down with co-creators Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch to talk about intuitive eating’s origins, the evolution toward weight inclusive wellness and why they reworked the material for the newest edition (to be released June 2020) as anti-diet…. [Read More]

Actress and comedian Lisa Linke (Bless the Mess on ABC) joins me to talk about the intersections of diet culture and entertainment. We discuss how social media continues to help her on her relationship with her body. Plus she dishes on her podcast Go Help Yourself and a free way you can coax her into… [Read More]

As a mom I wonder daily how I’m doing at helping my kids make sense of the world and that includes their bodies, other people’s bodies, and how we all treat each other. Angie Manfredi has collected a powerful book of essays, art, and poems from adults speaking directly to teens who may feel like… [Read More]

Bernie and I are back with a special episode of Learn and Grow where we answer questions from people who are reading and listening to Body Kindness. We answer listener questions about what to do when “healthy eating” still feels like restriction, how to help empower our kids with awareness and compassion, plus how to… [Read More]

Feel like your time isn’t your own? Author and mom of four Laura Vanderkam has an answer. Track your time. Laura believes that the awareness that comes with time use tracking helps you find the correct narratives about your life rather than defeatist narratives you may have. For example, the fears “if I work full… [Read More]