Author Peggy Orenstein is back on the show with her instant New York Times Bestseller, Boys and Sex. Tune in to hear insights from her conversations with over 100 boys from high school to college across the U.S. We discuss why parents aren’t talking to their boys about sex and intimacy even though they really… [Read More]

I asked my Facebook hive to recommend books for 1st grade kids to educate on Black History, racism, or celebrating accomplishments of Black people. Here’s the recommendations and links I got so far. What would you add? Please share in the comments below. We went to Potter’s House in D.C. to support our local bookstore,… [Read More]

Movement gives us access to the best of ourselves and it has nothing to do with weight or abilities regardless of what the “fitness culture” says, it’s science! Stanford Professor Kelly McGonigal PhD and author of The Joy of Movement is my guest and she has insight to help you reclaim movement. One week only… [Read More]

Happy new year, friends! I’m happy to share that the Body Kindness ebook is on sale for $1.99 for one week only. Buy it here or wherever you get e-books!

The vast majority of New Years articles will be rooted in shame “you NEED ME to reach your goals” — and we know shame sucks. You can’t hate yourself to better health. I’m honored and thrilled that Real Simple is offering an article on healthy eating that isn’t shame oriented. Intuitive eating is based on… [Read More]

As more people become aware of words like “body positivity” and “anti-diet” it opens the door for confusion — what does it actually mean and is it really good for health? What makes something a “diet? Christy Harrison’s book Anti-Diet lays out the historical context of dieting and weight stigma, seeking to explain why not… [Read More]

I was asked about 2019 as a breakout year for BoPo… and I had to send Lizzo all my love and respect. Elizabeth’ Wellington’s Philadelphia Inquirer column, 2019 was the year of Body Positivity. Thanks, Lizzo, dives into why we still struggle to see Lizzo and people who look like her in power… and why… [Read More]

Bernie and I are back with another special episode of Learn and Grow where we answer questions from people who are reading and listening to Body Kindness. In this episode, Bernie Salazar and I respond to three listener questions. Sara says she feels detached from her body as a result of trauma from pregnancy and… [Read More]

Bernie and I are back with another special episode of Learn and Grow where we answer questions from people who are reading and listening to Body Kindness. In this episode, Bernie Salazar and I respond to two listener questions. Paula says she hates to exercise and though she wants to get moving, she feels “stuck”… [Read More]