I sat down with my friend Jenna Werner (@happystronghealthy on IG), a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, to explore the complexities of our relationship with movement—including her own history with compulsive exercise, the importance of ditching the “all-or-nothing” mentality, and what it means to find peace and attunement amidst the noise of fitness culture.

On this week’s bonus episode of Full Plate, I answer two questions submitted by Patreon subscribers and dig into whether moderation is really as wise of a concept as it’s been deemed, and whether emotion and eating need to be separated.

You cannot cause diabetes by eating sugar and carbs. We're debunking common myths about diabetes to give you a deeper understanding of this condition, its connection to disordered eating, how to spot misinformation about nutrition for diabetes management, and ways to care for yourself without diet culture tactics. We discuss prediabetes, medication, the foundation of a weight-inclusive approach, and address rampant weight stigma and anti-fat bias in the diabetes space.

Veronica shares her truth-iest experiences with body shame, the areas of her life where she still struggles to divest from diet culture, the impact her food freedom has had on her marriage, and the crucial components of her healing (hello, Lexapro). We also talk about fear of other peoples’ opinions, food shame, macro counting, advocating for yourself with doctors, and overcoming food comparison.

This week on the Full Plate Podcast, Yasmine Cheyenne joins to help us heal as we walk some of our most challenging paths: self-forgiveness, people-pleasing, unhealthy relationships, and comparison. From how we can the suffering that stems from perfectionism, to the red flags that lead to painful and repetitive cycles, and how we can learn to put ourselves first.

On this week’s bonus episode of the Full Plate Podcast, my wonderful husband, Jeb, and I answer a really important question from a listener and Patreon subscriber.

The incredible Allyson Inez Ford joins me this week to discuss what pregnancy and post-partum is like when you are recovered from an eating disorder, how community can support us in times of change, and so much more.

In this revisited episode, Abbie sits down with one of her incredible clients, Dory, to talk about accidental disordered eating, the binge-restrict cycle, and how to keep going when everyone around you seems to be stuck in diet culture.

On this enlightening episode from last fall, Whitney Trotter (RD / RN) joined us to talk about intersectionality, trauma-informed care, and how eating disorder treatment fails BIPOC communities (plus, of course, what needs to be done to improve access and approaches to care).

I have Virginia Sole-Smith here and I couldn’t be more thrilled for you to listen to this nuanced episode. We explore how our relationship with food and our body is shaped and influenced by our parents.

We’re revisiting a favorite episode of mine from this past year! On this episode of Full Plate, we hear from Savala Nolan, who talks with me about belonging versus conforming, understanding the body as our home, and how to walk away from a lifetime of disordered eating. It’s a great one!

We’re joined by my dear friend and client, Kimberly, to discuss her experience with weight loss surgery, what led her to it, and her experiences after getting it. Tune in to this bonus episode on Patreon for this brave and honest conversation!

We’re joined by Edie Stark, MSc, LCSW, owner of Stark Therapy Group to explore the relationship between anxiety and disordered eating, and how we can protect our authentic selves in both healthcare settings, when on social media, and in life.

We’re joined by an incredible client of mine, Rachel Garrett, who is a career and leadership coach. We get into childhood influences and coping mechanisms, the ongoing struggle with self-acceptance, and the constant pursuit of aligning our life with our values, and the parallels between diet culture and professional growth.

We’re joined again by Ragen Chastain to explore all things pharmaceutical companies, weight loss drugs, and celebrity culture. Tune in to this bonus episode on Patreon for this informative and fascinating discussion!

We’re joined by Ragen Chastain to explore the question: “Isn’t being fat bad for your health?”. Ragen helps us unpack the science — as well as the social rhetoric — that continue to perpetuate lies about fatness, health, and disease. And oh yes, we get into pharmaceutical companies, weight loss drugs, and celebrity culture.

This week on the pod we’re chatting with the incredible Becca King (@adhd.nutritionist on Instagram), a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor who specializes in helping folks with ADHD heal their relationship with food.

This week, I’m joined by body image coach and children’s book author, Debbie Saroufim. We delve into why it's vital to adopt a fat-positive, anti-diet perspective when it comes to children's well-being, and how parents can take an active role in supporting their children’s body image.

On this week’s episode, Dacy Gillespie joins me to talk all about a weight-inclusive approach to fashion, clothing grief, and what the hell to do with our closets.

On this week's episode, we're joined by Leslie Schilling, registered dietitian and author. We focus on themes in her second book, Feed Yourself, which explores the intersection of diet culture and religion — how diet culture shows up in the safest spaces, including places of worship.