Breaking Body Biases

🎧Listen to this week's episode with Cari Gangaram; certified Fitness Instructor and the founder of everyBODY Fitness with Cari. 🚨 Cari shares her journey from hating exercise to becoming a certified fitness instructor. 🚨 How her past trauma with gyms and fitness led her to create a space outside of the gym culture 🚨 We talk about eating disorders in fitness 🚨 and her secret sauce for joyful movement 🥳 Cari Gangaram is a certified Fitness Instructor and the founder of everyBODY Fitness with Cari. A virtual platform where she offers accessible, inclusive fitness where every BODY can move with joy, privacy and learn to accept their body. CONNECT WITH Cari Gangaram Website Instagram CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Body Image Upgrade Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this solo episode, I talk about why I no longer focus on my weight and no longer promote intentional weight loss with clients. New episodes every Wednesday www.BreakingBodyBiases.com Instagram Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

🎧Listen to this week's episode with Dr Lisa Folden; a Weight-inclusive physical therapist & anti-diet health & body image coach. 🚨 We talk about breaking up with diet culture, weight stigma in healthcare and so much more Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM-certified behavior change specialist (health coach), and the owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC. As a body-positive women’s health expert and health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, body acceptance, and breaking up with toxic diet culture. Dr. Lisa is a mom of three, a published author, and a speaker who understands the complex needs of the modern busy woman. Therefore, she considers helping busy moms find their ‘healthy’ one of her top priorities. Her goal is to see as many people as possible do all the things they’d be doing if they weren’t worried about their weight! A regular contributor to articles on topics related to physical therapy, health, wellness, self-care, motherhood, body image, and fat-friendly healthcare, Dr. Folden has had the distinct honor of being featured in Oprah Magazine, Shape Magazine, Livestrong, Bustle, and several other publications. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association of Black Physical Therapists, the Association of Size Diversity & Health, The KNOW Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and serves as an expert panelist for H.E.R. Health Collective (2021-2022). CONNECT WITH Dr Lisa Folden (EDIT) Website Instagram Twitter CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Body Image Upgrade Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this solo episode, "This Week In Diet Culture" where I share my thoughts on something going on in current events. This week I am talking about Dove's Eating Disorders Film and What It Means for Social Media - should there be pressure on tech companies to limit or eliminate the harmful promotion of weight loss and thinness? What can be done beyond what we do as parents, teachers, and mentors? Can we make a greater change? 🚨 Trigger warning 🚨 Dove's Video on Eating Disorder Awareness Dove's Self-Esteem Campaign Video Dove's Self-Esteem Project New episodes every Tuesday (this week in diet culture) and Thursday (guest episodes) www.BreakingBodyBiases.com Instagram Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

🎧Listen to this week's episode with Charlotte Markey PhD; Professor of Psychology, Department Chair Health Sciences Rutgers University, NJ, and author of the Body Image Book for Girls and The Body Image Book for Boys. 🚨 We talk about her books and advice for parents that want to help kids foster a healthy body image. Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied all things body image, eating behavior, and weight management for her entire adult life (over 25 years!). She is passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies and helping people to develop a healthy body image. Charlotte loves to share her body image wisdom with others, and is an experienced book author, blogger, and professor at Rutgers University, Camden. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her son, Charlie, daughter, Grace, husband, Dan, and their dog, Lexi. For fun, she likes to run, travel, and read, but often spends her free time nagging her kids to brush their teeth or remove the cups and dishes from their rooms. CONNECT WITH Dr Charlotte Markey Website Instagram Twitter TikTok YouTube The Body Image Book for Girls The Body Image Book for Boys CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Body Image Upgrade Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this solo episode, "This Week In Diet Culture" where I share my thoughts on something going on in current events. This week I am talking about Ariana Grande's response to conversations around the way she looks. 🚨 We need to stop commenting on other peoples bodies FULL STOP Check out Ariana Grande Video New episodes every Tuesday (this week in diet culture) and Thursday (guest episodes) www.BreakingBodyBiases.com Instagram Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

🎧Listen to this week's episode with M.Ed. & Certified Life Coach Gretchen Gegg We talk about 👉🏻 Body Freedom 👉🏻 Mindset 👉🏻 State first goals and more Gretchen Gegg is a life coach and fitness educator with a passion for helping people find the freedom to live with joy! She is known for her innovative class experiences and ability to take things “out of the box” to make an impact. GretchenGegg.com, her online coaching platform is dedicated to health & lifecoaching for women of all ages, shapes, sizes and needs. It provides everything from on-demand fitness classes to private and group coaching as well as a Body Freedom Specialist certification program. Gretchen talks fast, works hard and truly believes everyone can love what they see when they look in the mirror. On a daily basis you will find her playing outside with her family, cooking something ridiculous in the kitchen and laughing so hard her stomach hurts! CONNECT WITH Gretchen Website Instagram YouTube CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Body Image Upgrade Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this solo episode, I talk about the weight loss drug Ozempic. While I am not a physician, pharmacist, or expert when it comes to medications I understand the pressure to look smaller and lose weight. Recently a few bravolebs have admitted to taking the medication and it was celebrated by Andy Cohen. I share my thoughts on casting Andy, bravolebs, and more on this week in diet culture. To take a deep dive into Ozempic check out the following resources Ragen Chastain on Weight & Healthcare substack New episodes every Tuesday (this week in diet culture) and Thursday (guest episodes) www.BreakingBodyBiases.com Instagram Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

🎧Listen to this week's episode with Body Image Coach, Summer Innanen We talk about 👉🏻 Body Image 👉🏻 Self Care 👉🏻 Motherhood Summer Innanen is a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth and confidence. She helps people all over the world to stop living behind the numbers on their scales through her private and group coaching at summerinnanen.com. She is the best-selling author of Body Image Remix, host of the podcast Eat The Rules and creator of You, On Fire – an online group coaching program dedicated to helping people get free from body shame. She also co-runs the Body Image Coach Certification program helping anti-diet professionals learn to work with clients around body image. CONNECT WITH Summer Website Instagram Facebook YouTube Eat the Rules Podcast CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Body Image Upgrade Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this solo episode, I talk about my favorite musical SIX. I share my thoughts on casting all bodies on Broadway Six the Musical Queen themed Dance Workout at Pop Fit Studio (in person or on zoom) New episodes every Tuesday (this week in diet culture) and Thursday (guest episodes) www.BreakingBodyBiases.com Instagram Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this episode: Dr. Maria Luque, Fitness Expert, Professor, and Menopause Nerd. We talk about Dr. Maria Luque is a fitness expert, health science professor, education content developer, menopause nerd, and busy mother passionate about sharing knowledge and helping women lead healthier, happier lives. She’s the creator of Fitness in Menopause, a company dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges and rewards of menopause. She holds both graduate and post-graduate degrees in health sciences and certifications as Certified Health Education Specialist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and ACE Fitness Nutrition Specialist. In her Fitness in Menopause Masterclass she helps women find the fun in movement during menopause and her course Menopausal Fitness: Training the Menopausal Client is a NASM, AFAA, and ACE- accredited continuing education course for fitness professionals. She teaches at the College of Health and Human Services at Trident University International and is a freelance writer for fitness publications. CONNECT WITH Dr Maria Website Instagram Youtube LinkedIn CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Body Image Upgrade Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

This week in diet culture: Gwyneth Paltrow and her "wellness routine" Gwyneth Paltrow recently shared an interview with her doctor talking about her wellness routine which includes eating nothing but bone broth. Check out this quick episode on this topic. New episodes every Tuesday (this week in diet culture) and Thursday (guest episodes) www.BreakingBodyBiases.com Instagram Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this episode, I interview RYT Liza Herman and she shares: Liza is a E- 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance based in Philadelphia. She completed her training at the Amma Center and School in October 2015, under Bridget Yanni. Liza found a love of yoga in August of 2012 when she was recovering from back surgery. The practice of yoga has taught Liza strength, flexibility, confidence, power, patience, self-love, and balance. Liza works to challenge her students both physically and mentally on their mats while incorporating breath and proper alignment in each class she teaches. Liza believes the practice of yoga is accessible to all. When Liza is not teaching you can find her practicing on her mat, traveling the world, jumping out of planes, going to concerts, reading, and spending time with loved ones. Liza is a graduate of Ithaca College with B.S. in Sport and Exercise Sciences. "Come to my classes to move in your body, not change it" CONNECT WITH Liza Website Instagram CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Body Image Upgrade Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

Were you missing episodes of the podcast? I took the last few weeks off in 2022 but had planned to release new episodes in 2023. But my plans got derailed. Listen to this week's episode to learn where we've been and the future of the show. Coming up on the show New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday www.BreakingBodyBiases.com Instagram Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

NEW SERIES in 2023: This week in Pop & Diet Culture, where I share my thoughts on things going on in pop culture and diet culture. This week I am sharing two subjects that have come up over the last few weeks: 👉🏻 Taylor Swifts new video: AntiHero - is it fatphobic? 👉🏻 Heroin chic - this trend is back?! Share your thoughts on our website Breaking Body Biases In this Episode Anti Hero Video Deleted Scene Anti Hero full video Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade Check out our free webinar for our Weight Inclusive Instructor Training. Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight-inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts. CONNECT WITH Christine on Instagram On Facebook On LinkedIn Website Pop Fit Studio CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Face Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this episode: Jenna Waite, RD. We talk about Jenna has been a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist since 2007. She’s also a mother of 5 and host of the Finding True Health podcast. Jenna loves helping fellow moms feel better and have more energy by eating intuitively and creating simple, sustainable habits designed around their individual lives and preferences. She wants all women to experience the joy of ditching diet mentality and feeling in control around food. Jenna also dreams of a world free of weight stigma, body objectification, and messages that tell women they must look a certain way to be healthy, worthy, respected, and loved. CONNECT WITH Jenna Website Instagram CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Body Image Upgrade Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

Disney's first plus-size protagonist is featured in the Dinsey short "Reflect". What impact does this have on young people today? Check out this solo episode with CHristine and share your thoughts on our social media. Reflect on Disney Plus Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade Check out our free webinar for our Weight Inclusive Instructor Training. Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight-inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts. CONNECT WITH Christine on Instagram On Facebook On LinkedIn Website Pop Fit Studio CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Face Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this week's episode, we connect with Fit Pro, Health Coach and author of Diet Free Diva, Tracy Desjardins. We talk about all the different ways to create a path for yourself in fitness. We can all have different approaches and how Tracy found a healthier and happier path. We talk about her history with binge eating and body image in the fitness industry. Tracy Desjardins is an International Health Coach, Mind Body Eating Coach, ACE Fit Pro, and author of The Diet-Free Diva. She specializes in holistic health coaching for women. Tracy shares a compassionate space with other women working through similar trials through her struggles with weight, dieting, binge eating, sugar addiction, and emotional eating challenges. Tracy’s professional work is centered around helping women discover their very own transformative steps to finding peace with food, body, and self without restrictive dieting ever again. CONNECT WITH Tracy Website Diet Free Diva CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Have a greater impact - Become a weight-inclusive fitness instructor Body Image Upgrade Vote for Christine in the Fab over 40 contest Phillies Hype Song: Dancing On My Own Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

Tired of feeling bad about your body? Tired of wasting precious time and money and never feeling good enough? This week we explore the topic of Body Image and how you can create a better relationship with your body. How to: And so much more. We talk about our belief system and how to create boundaries and new messaging that will help you thrive. Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade Check out our free webinar for our Weight Inclusive Instructor Training. Christine is a Movement Motivator, Body Liberator & Unconventional FitPro Her mission is to disrupt the industry and destroy diet culture. She is the host of the Breaking Body Biases podcast. She is the creator of FitPro Ed, an online education platform for fitness instructors and she is the owner of Pop Fit Studio in the Philadelphia suburbs: a HAES & weight-inclusive studio featuring dance, barre, bounce, and bungee workouts. CONNECT WITH Christine on Instagram On Facebook On LinkedIn Website Pop Fit Studio CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Face Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade

In this week's episode, we connect with Fitpro and board-certified health and wellness coach Tasha Edwards. Learn how Tasha got into the fitness industry and her experience with exclusive formats like yoga and pilates and how she brings more accessible and inclusive movement to clients. Tasha Edwards, MS, is a Chicago native with close to 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. She is a board certified health coach, personal trainer, nationally certified Pilates teacher, yoga teacher group fitness instructor and a person who just keeps a varied tool kit to get the job done. Tasha also has a master’s degree in counseling and utilizes her background in sociology and psychology to curate accessible and inclusive movement both mentally and physically. CONNECT WITH Tasha Website Tasha on Instagram Tasha on LinkedIn CONNECT WITH Breaking Body Biases Breaking Body Biases Website Breaking Body Biases on Instagram Breaking Body Biases on Facebook Have a greater impact - Become a weight-inclusive fitness instructor Body Image Upgrade Vote for Christine in the Fab over 40 contest Learn more about the Body Image Upgrade