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Welcome to The Body Grievers® Club – a podcast aimed to help you explore your body image. Bri + Jana are two highly experienced body image coaches. We know that distressful body image can SUCK and we want to sit in that grief with you. But we also want to show you that even in the suck you can still live a great life in the body you have now. No matter how big your body grief is you're never alone when you're part of the Body Grievers® Club. Be sure to follow us on @thebodygrieversclub on instagram!

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Welcome to The Body Grievers® Club – a podcast aimed to help you explore your body image. Bri + Jana are two highly experienced body image coaches. We know that distressful body image can SUCK and we want to sit in that grief with you. But we also want to show you that even in the suck you can still live a great life in the body you have now. No matter how big your body grief is you're never alone when you're part of the Body Grievers® Club. Be sure to follow us on @thebodygrieversclub on instagram!

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Exploring Body Image Wounds with Internal Family Systems

5/3/2024
Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers® Club! In this episode, Bri dives deep into the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with her friend and expert therapist, Molly Bahr. Molly will hot seat coach Bri around a body image hurdle: feeling discomfort of feeling her stomach touch her legs. Bri will give you all the JUCIY behind the scene thoughts in her newest newsletter The Body Image Breakdown. Be sure to subscribe to get behind the episodes details, transcripts and more. To work with Molly, get on her waitlist or purchase a replay of our joint Master Class on Healing Body Image Wounds with IFS .

Duration:00:21:48

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Plus Size Love

2/14/2024
If you are cynic about love because of your body image - this is the episode for YOU! In this episode, Texas native, nurse practictioner + Body Griever® graduate Shanea Palone takes us through her incredible LOVE STORY of meeting her now husband + love of her life. Dating in a large body made dating hard for Shanea, but through ALL the bad dates, bad experiences + proverbial frogs, it all pales in comparison to the joy she feels now with her husband. Walk down memory lane with us as we explore how Shanea went from Body Griever® to Wife + Mom. Want to purchase the Fat Love, Sex + Body Image Q+A we discuss in this episode? Click here for replay access. If you are struggling with the grief of dating in your current body, we would love to support your inside the Body Grievers Community.

Duration:00:26:27

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My partner said they're not attracted to me since I've gained weight.

1/31/2024
In this episode Bri + Jana explore how they would coach someone through the hurdle of a partner telling them they don't find them attractive since their weight gain. Bri + Jana believe that our partners attraction to us is NOT our responsibility + says MORE about their views on bodies and what's going on with them. But they also hold space for the discomfort and grief accompanied with these sentiments. In this episode they will discuss: - how the patriarchy and male gaze impacts our view of beauty and attraction as well as the conditioning of media - some thought strategies around how to explore your partners feedback without taking it personally - tough questions you need consider about what you desire + value in relationships Take the Harvard Bias Test here. If you are struggling with the grief of gaining weight, we would love to support your inside the Body Grievers Community. ⁠

Duration:00:26:50

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Gaining Weight Is Not Giving Up

1/16/2024
In today's episode of the Body Grievers club, Bri + Jana talk about how gaining weight does not mean that you are giving up on yourself. Some other key themes in the episode include

Duration:00:26:20

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Why Providers Don't Bring Up Body Image with Amanda Mittman, RD

1/10/2024
In today's episode, we have a special guest, Amanda Mittman. Amanda is an RD and the owner of Happy Valley Nutrition + Bitchin Body Image RD. In this episode we talk about the hurdles keeping your provider from having the body image conversation. If you are a provider, consider grabbing Amanda's Body Image Toolkit link or find out more about her in her bio on her ⁠instagram page⁠. To hear MORE on Amanda's success as a business owner, be sure to tune into ⁠Episode 2 of Bri's Biz Bytes Podcast.⁠

Duration:00:23:25

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Why Providers Don't Bring Up Body Image with Amanda Mittman, RD

1/10/2024
In today's episode, we have a special guest, Amanda Mittman. Amanda is an RD and the owner of Happy Valley Nutrition + Bitchin Body Image RD. In this episode we talk about the hurdles keeping your provider from having the body image conversation. If you are a provider, consider grabbing Amanda's Body Image Toolkit link or find out more about her in her bio on her ⁠instagram page⁠. To hear MORE on Amanda's success as a business owner, be sure to tune into ⁠Episode 2 of Bri's Biz Bytes Podcast.⁠

Duration:00:23:25

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[STEP 1] BUILDING awareness around body image

11/22/2023
THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 1 of this 7 part mini series. If you are • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • You want to get in the room with Bri + Jana + other body grievers® JOIN MEMBERSHIP + RETREAT 12 months of body image coaching + an in person retreat ⁠⁠Apply Today.⁠⁠ In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

Duration:00:27:18

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[STEP 2] REASSESS your self talk

11/22/2023
THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 2 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • 2 tangible criteria to measure your self talk • why reassessing self talk usually fails We provide 3 tangible tips to help you REASSESS Self talk [STEP 2] If you are • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • You want to get in the room with Bri + Jana + other body grievers® JOIN MEMBERSHIP + RETREAT 12 months of body image coaching + an in person retreat ⁠Apply Today.⁠ In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

Duration:00:20:43

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[STEP 3] INVESTIGATE Your Body Image Triggers

11/22/2023
THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 3 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • How to explore your body image triggers in a trauma informed way We provide 3 tangible tips to help you INVESTIGATE [Step 3] If you are • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • You want to get in the room with Bri + Jana + other body grievers® JOIN MEMBERSHIP + RETREAT 12 months of body image coaching + an in person retreat Apply Today. In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

Duration:00:29:05

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[STEP 4] ALLOW yourself SEXY permission

11/15/2023
THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 4 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • what SEXY permission looks like • the difference between self efficacy + self esteem • how permission can shift you from people pleasing to a courageous communicator We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help CREATE sexy self permission [Step 4] If you are listening in REAL time [Nov 15 2023] we want to invite you a special event. This is for you if: • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • For providers and body grievers® JOIN OUR MASTER CLASS: THE BARGAINING PHASE NOV 21st at 7pm EST 2023. this LIVE 90-minute masterclass on November 21st at 7pm ET. will give you a tangible path to understand how to move from body hatred into making peace in your here & now body while also teaching all about body grief. Join us In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

Duration:00:26:52

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[STEP 5] NOW: Live your best life

11/8/2023
THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 5 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • what it means to live your BUBBLe [best unapologetic, big beautiful life] • How we lived our BUBBLe in Costa Rica • How grief + joy exist together, not separately We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help you begin living your best life NOW [Step 5] If you are listening in REAL time [Nov 8 2023] we want to invite you a special event. This is for you if: • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • For providers and body grievers® JOIN OUR MASTER CLASS: THE BARGAINING PHASE NOV 21st at 7pm EST 2023. this LIVE 90-minute masterclass on November 21st at 7pm ET. will give you a tangible path to understand how to move from body hatred into making peace in your here & now body while also teaching all about body grief. Join us In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

Duration:00:21:54

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[STEP 6] NEEDS for body image work

11/1/2023
THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 6 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • What makes it difficult to ask for our needs + wants • How to shift the black + white thinking • Lean into the HELL YES + satisfaction factor of body image' We provide 3 journal prompt questions to consider highlighting your NEEDS for body image work [Step 6] If you are listening in REAL time [Nov 1 2023] we want to invite you a special event. This is for you if: • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • If you are a provider who helps clients with Body Grief • If you are new here or you've been here forever • If you've worked with us or if you've never worked with us before We want to cordially invite you to our OPEN HOUSE on NOV 7th at 7pm EST 2023. RSVP HERE to meet 2 fat fabulous body image coaches {Bri+Jana} in real time, and hear how we can help you get UNSTUCK with your body grief in 2024 so you can embrace your best unapologetic beautiful life In Grief + Joy, Bri + Jana

Duration:00:23:22

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[STEP 7] ALIGN with your values

10/26/2023
THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 7 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: Aligning to Your Values [Step 7] If you are listening in REAL time [Oct 2023] we want to invite you a special event. This is for you if: We want to cordially invite you to our OPEN HOUSE on NOV 7th at 7pm EST 2023. RSVP HERE to meet 2 fat fabulous body image coaches {Bri+Jana} in real time, hear FIRST how you can work with us in 2024, and get your burning body image questions answered. See you there!

Duration:00:21:46

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Fat Fashion with the Mighty Murphin Fashion Ranger

8/23/2023
In today's episode, Bri is joined by Christine, the Mighty Murphin Fashion Ranger. Christine is a fat liberation and neurodiversity advocate who started an initiative to promote bringing plus size fashion back into stores, #BackToTheRack. Her platform focuses on accepting and respecting bodies regardless of size, challenging fashion brands to be more size inclusive, and discussing the struggles plus size women face in society. PLUS a reminder to UNLOCK BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT : Access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance. Click HERE to UNLOCK ACCESS. Not sure the VAULT is right for you? Send us your questions here. Selkie: up to a 6X and custom Universal Standard: up to size 40 Dia and Co: up to size 32 Rising Sunflower Btq: up to 6X Superfit Hero: up to 7X Peridot Robes: up to 7X Hey Mavens: up to 10X Shop Luv Me More: up to 34+ Harper Wilde: currently up to a 4X but they are working on expanding their sizes further with @laurenstruth (brand ambassador) Girlfriend Collective: up to 6X REBDOLLS: up to 6X

Duration:00:34:04

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Dating & Body Image: Agency + Pleasure

8/16/2023
In today's episode, Bri is joined by dating coach Lily Womble to discuss the intersections of dating + body image. Lily is an entrepreneur, like Bri, who helps others find their way through the dating world to confront their fears when it comes to love and dating Lily says in the episode, "How have we been socialized to believe about ourselves and what we are worthy of and what is possible for us, especially in our love lives". They discuss coming into your own agency for your pleasure in life, instead of relying on outsourcing. To find Lily - check her out on tiktok @datebrazen Listen to her podcast Date Brazen (especially the episodes mentioned 135 & 91 or MY episode as a guest -- 139) PLUS a reminder to UNLOCK BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT : Access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance. Click HERE to UNLOCK ACCESS. Not sure the VAULT is right for you? Send us your questions here.

Duration:00:33:01

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Diet CULTure + Cult Mentality

8/9/2023
In today's episode, Bri & Jana discuss the how the cult mentality shows up in diet culture and how difficult it can be to get out. • what gaslighting is and what it looks like in diet culture • 3 reasons why people get sucked into cults • A journal prompt exercise to explore your identity around your involvement in "cults" • They also tackle difficult questions like "What would you say to someone who tries to call HAES a cult?" In the episode the documentary we reference is Nexium on HBO Max. PLUS a reminder that BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT UNLOCKS 8/10/2023 Access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance. Click HERE to UNLOCK ACCESS. Not sure the VAULT is right for you? Join us for our Master Class: Healing Body Image Wounds OR send us your questions here.

Duration:00:35:38

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Body Image as an Archeological Dig

8/2/2023
BODY IMAGE IS A DIG, not a journey. Whether you are a professional or a body griever this episode is about exploring your body image pain points. In this episode I'll cover: This episode also gives you the BIGGEST sneak peek of our upcoming body image program: BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT to UNLOCK access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance. Doors for the VAULT open 8/10/2023 Get on the waitlist NOW for early access + the opportunity to WIN an intensive with me! Click HERE to access the waitlist!

Duration:00:21:21

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Body Image Is Not a Journey

7/26/2023
In this episode, Bri talks about exploring body image is not a place of arrival. She talks about dating, intimacy, intersect with body image and self esteem. She goes through parts of her body grief framework and how to reframe fears and all or nothing statements. HOW TO WORK WITH BRI +JANA: If you are a provider in the helping profession, you are struggling with how to sell your life changing programs and offerings -- grab my master class "How to Make the Perfect Pitch without icky sales strategy". And LASTLY: Get on the WAITLIST for our upcoming body image program: THE BODY IMAGE VAULT for all of Bri's top resources to help shift body grief to body acceptance. The waitlist can be found HERE!

Duration:00:28:36

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Knowing Your Worth with Kelly Marshall

7/19/2023
Whether you are a professional or a body griever this episode is ALL about knowing your worth. We discuss: - Building your confidence and self-esteem surrounding money - The connection between body image and money mindset - Overcoming scarcity mindset - Pricing your services as a helper that reflects your value, integrity, and meets the needs of your clients To learn more about Kelly + her book keeping services check out her instagram @kelly.marshall.8 We talk all things enneagram, myers briggs + money archetypes. Learn your MONEY ARCHETYPE here! If you are a provider in the helping profession, you are struggling with how to sell your life changing programs and offerings -- grab my master class "How to Make the Perfect Pitch without icky sales strategy". And LASTLY: Get on the WAITLIST for our upcoming body image program: THE BODY IMAGE VAULT for all of Bri's top resources to help shift body grief to body acceptance. The waitlist can be found HERE!

Duration:00:50:28

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Body Scapegoating with Bonnie R.

7/12/2023
In this episode - Bri + Bonnie explore the concept of body scapegoating! Body scapegoating is when you blame your body for ailments rather than getting curious at what the cause is. - In this episode we will show you we both move through body distress - we normalize negative beliefs even as body image professionals - and how to shift beliefs that have always been there To learn more about Bonnie and find out about her work - check out her instagram @diet.culture.rebel To learn more about how to work with Bri + Jana - check out our link tree.

Duration:00:33:09