The Body Image Podcast

Sarah Rzemieniak, a Carolyn Costin Institute Certified eating disorder recovery coach, joins The Body Image Coach for a candid and open conversation on her work as a coach and shares some things she's learned along the way in her own recovery journey. We explore being helpful versus harmful in coaching work; identifying the eating disorder versus the "the healthy self;" resilience in recovery; the function of an eating disorder; and she shares some tools and inspiration for continuing along the healing path.

Anna is an empowerment coach, photographer and circus expert with a strong focus on social justice. She finds creative solutions to help people reclaim their bodies, their energy and their time. In this closing episode of The Body Image Podcast – for some time – Anna shares a warm, caring, authentic and passionate discussion with us. You won’t want to miss it. More specifically, we talk: Anna's Website // Anna's Coaching - Self Care School // Anna's Newsletter

Adrien Paczosa, RD, LD, CEDRD-S, joins The Body Image Podcast to talk triggers in eating disorder recovery. More specifically, we discuss: Practitioners, find Adrien at Fearless Practitioners Find her group practice at iLiveWell Nutrition Learn more about Corinne at https://corinnedobbas.com/

Marci Evans, MS, CEDRD-S, LDN, joins The Body Image Podcast to talk about the intersection of digestive issues, eating disorder recovery, and body image. More specifically, Marci talks about: Learn more about Marci and her practice here. Find Marci's online courses here.

Catie Lynch, LCSW, Therapist and Eating Disorder Coach, intimately explores the challenges of recovery from diet culture and an eating disorder in the context of being a new mom. Inside season 4's final episode, we explore: The postpartum experience in eating disorder and diet culture recoveryHarmful postpartum body image messagesHealing diet culture woundsExternal pressures women feel after giving birthCoping with big feelingsAdvice for mom’s struggling in their body after giving birthCatie’s experience with postpartum OCDAdvice for new mom’s during CovidCatie’s personal experience of being a new momAnd so much more Catie's Website / Instagram / Facebook group: Body Image Healing Group with Catie Find The Body Image Podcast host, Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD here.

In the second to last episode of season 4, Shira Rosenbluth, LCSW joins The Body Image Podcast to talk about why positive body image isn’t just about deciding to love yourself or your body. And in fact, how this notion can feel dismissive to individuals’ experiences in the fatphobic diet culture we live in today. In the show, we talk about grief in body image healing work, why recovery isn’t linear, and what food freedom really looks like. More specifically, we discuss: What does body image mean?Body image V embodimentFatphobia and weight stigma in recovery and ED treatmentWhy healing shouldn't be reliant on the individual Why you can’t love yourself out of societal oppressionGrief in body image healing work and in the pursuit of thinnessWhy recovery isn’t linear - from an ED or diet culture - and how it’s normal to feel hardWhat food freedom really meansUnhelpful messages in diet cultureThe power of community for food freedom and body imageAnd much more Learn more about Shira here Find all Body Image Podcast episodes here

Whitney Trotter, MS, RDN/LDN, BSN, RN, RYT, registered dietitian, nurse and yoga teacher shares how trauma impacts our relationship with food and our body. More specifically, she talks about: How she got involved in her workTrauma and the dietitianTrauma and eating disordersHow trauma affects our relationship with foodHow trauma affects our relationship with our bodyFood insecurity and foodHow the body holds traumaFeelings and traumaBreath work around mealsGrief and trauma in food and body healing workRecovery work between client and practitioner Learn more about Whitney here. Find all Body Image Podcast episodes here.

Dr. Heidi Dalzell, a clinical psychologist in the greater Philadelphia area, joins The Body Image Podcast to talk about eating disorder recovery in midlife women. Inside the show we explore eating disorders and trauma, life changes that make midlife women susceptible to eating disorders, a key question in recovery and finding hope. We also explore: Learn more about Dr. Heidi Dalzell here

In this episode, Summer Innanen joins me, and we dig into why positive body image isn’t about ‘liking the way you look.’ We also explore separating your identity from your body size and food choices, strengthening your sense of self, and why accepting your body doesn’t mean ‘letting yourself go.’ Summer is a professionally trained coach through the internationally renowned Coaches Training Institute (CTI), who specializes in body image, self-worth, and confidence. She is the best-selling author of Body Image Remix and host of the podcast, Eat the Rules (formerly Fearless Rebelle radio). More specifically, inside the show we talk about: Find Summer here. Learn more about the show host, Corinne, here.

Victoria Welsby, TEDx speaker, best selling author, and anti-diet, pro-fatty body acceptance coach, joins The Body Image Podcast to talk about moving through fatphobia in our diet-obsessed culture. More specifically, Victoria explores: What is fatphobia?Fatphobia and cultureFatphobic thoughtsWhat is internalized fatphobia?How to move through fatphobiaHow fatphobia affects our cultureVictoria’s personal body storyFatphobia in straight-sized V fat bodiesHealing as fat person in our thin-obsessed cultureDealing with hard body commentsAnd so much more Learn more about Victoria here. Learn more about the show host, Corinne, here.

Whitney Russell, MS, LPC-S, CEDS-S, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor, talks about anxiety and moving beyond restriction in eating disorder recovery. Whitney is also a mom of four and the owner and founder of Brave Haven Counseling in Richardson, Texas. Inside the show, we discuss: Whitney's website / Podcast / Instagram / Find full show notes & learn more at CorinneDobbas.com

Elizabeth Scott LCSW, CEDS-S, discusses the difference between body image and embodiment in this rich podcast episode. Elizabeth is an educator and psychotherapist whose work focuses on the intersection of embodiment, social justice, and mindfulness. She's the Co-Founder and Director of Training for The Body Positive as well as a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and iaedpTM Approved Supervisor. And she trains mental health providers and dietitians to use her Big Hearted Embodiment model. This episode with Elizabeth is a treat. More specifically, we talk about: Learn more about Elizabeth and her trainings here.

Kristina Bruce, Certified Body Trust Provider and Body Acceptance Coach, joins us for the concluding episode of season 3 (and it's an episode not to miss). Kristina delves into letting go of the thin ideal, privileges of being in a smaller body, weight stigma, what learning to accept your body really looks like, and so much more. Kristina also shares her personal food and body story and how she stopped equating her worth with her weight. More specifically, Kristina talks about: Her family's involvement in her feelings about her body and weightHow her perception of her appearance affected her feelings of worthHow people treated her differently when she lost weight (and what happened when the weight came back)How Kristina’s identity became wrapped up with health and wellness How food and striving to control her body affected her romantic relationshipHow Kristina stopped equating her worth with her weight and left diet cultureThin privilegeWorking with the fear of weight gainWeight scienceChanging the narrative around weight and healthHow to accept your body when weight stigma and thin privilege existsFinding value and worth outside of your appearanceHelpful tools as weight gain happensAnd so much more! Kristina's website // instagram // facebook // YouTube Learn more about The Body Image Podcast host, Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD, here.

Whitney Catalano, a registered dietitian who helps people stop dieting and take the power back from their inner bullies, breaks down why eating less is never the answer for binge eating. She explores why restriction and deprivation are so hurtful in healing from binge eating and what is helpful. More specifically, inside the episode we explore: - Whitney’s personal dieting story - How you can have a good body experience on even the worst body image day - Why our bodies need to be fed - How our body doesn’t know the difference between a diet and food insecurity - Emotions and eating - Did the binge eating come first or the dieting? - Guilt, shame and secrecy in binge eating - When unconditional permission isn't enough - Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) in making peace with food - What’s absolutely not helpful in binge eating - Why you may not be able to just rely on hunger cues - Why acceptance is so key - Letting go of control with food - The intersection of childhood and dieting Whitney's website // instagram // podcast // club TYB Learn more about The Body Image Podcast host, Corinne Dobbas, MS, RD here.

Rachel Coleman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, talks about mindfulness, food, feelings, and coping skills to respond to those feelings. We also talk about: Rachel's website // Instagram // Podcast To learn more about The Body Image Podcast host, Corinne Dobbas, click here.

Linda Tucker, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Image Recovery Coach, talks about shame resilience, the difference between body image healing and intuitive eating work, intuitive eating myths, and so much more. Throughout this conversation Linda provides so much context, nuance, and care. This is an episode not to miss! Also in this episode we talk: Linda's website // Instagram Learn more about The Body Image Podcast host, Corinne Dobbas, here.

Kim Hoban, Registered Dietitian, NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor talks about body image and the transition into motherhood. She openly (and vulnerably) shares about her relationship with her body before, during, and after having her baby. She talks about your change in identity upon becoming a mother, connecting with your body after birth, and what to do when you want your pre-baby body back. Kim also talks about: Her personal body image story Kim's website // Instagram // Podcast You can learn more about The Body Image Podcast host, Corinne Dobbas, here.

Laura Westmoreland, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified Body Trust Provider, talks about how an injury impacted her body image. She shares what helped her move through the experience and how no matter who you are, we all have challenging body image moments and feelings. Laura also talks about how healing is an ongoing journey, the privilege of being in an able body, joyful movement, the experience of being embodied, and so much more. Laura's website // instagram // facebook Learn more about Corinne Dobbas, The Body Image Podcast host, here.

Katherine Metzelaar, Non-Diet Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and nutrition therapist talks about how our relationship with food is related to our relationship with our body, moving from fixing to being, grief in body image healing work, and the importance of compassion. We also talk about: What a personal body story is, Katherine's Website // Instagram // YouTube Channel Learn more about The Body Image Podcast host, Corinne Dobbas here.

Brie Shelly, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Registered Yoga Teacher, avid traveler, and positive social media advocate, talks social media, eating disorder recovery and body image. Inside the show, we discuss: Social media’s affect on mental health Brie's Website // Podcast // Instagram Learn more about Corinne and The Body Image Podcast at CorinneDobbas.com