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Mentioned in 9 episodes

A Physical Education

How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting
Book • 2025
Casey Johnston's memoir traces her journey from calorie restriction and obsessive cardio to discovering strength through weightlifting.

The book critiques diet culture's damaging doctrines while detailing how physical empowerment led to self-acceptance and a redefined relationship with her body.

Johnston combines personal narrative with insights into how societal expectations shape women's health behaviors.

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Mentioned in 9 episodes

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Casey Johnston
as her upcoming book about her experience with weightlifting and its science and psychology.
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The Slate Truck is a whole new kind of car
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Casey Johnston
as the title of her new memoir about her strength training journey.
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Swole Girl Summer
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Jason Kepler
, who found it inspiring and started lifting after reading it.
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The Life Changing Power of Lifting (feat. Casey Johnston)
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Paris Marx
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Casey Johnston
's new book that prompted the interview.
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The Case for a Digital Detox w/ Casey Johnston
Mentioned by Kimberly as a new book by Casey Johnston on escaping diet culture.
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Is college still worth it?
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Jane Coaston
as the author of a new book on weightlifting and escaping diet culture.
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The Art Of The Deal: Mideast Edition
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Rachel Feltman
at the end of the podcast as the book discussed in the episode.
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Rejecting Toxic Fitness Culture with Casey Johnston
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Shannan Malone
as emphasizing the need for personalized and individualized approaches to growth and clarity.
Ep 485: A midyear reading check-in
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Caldwell Tanner
as a great book about lifting weights and getting your mind right.
Skaldova - Ep. 11: The Collapse
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Rima Hraes
for its discussion of strength training and its impact on physical and emotional well-being.
So, about that U.S.-UK trade "deal"
Mentioned as the author of the book and to answer the Make Me Smart question.
Is college still worth it?
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Rima Reis
for its discussion of strength training and its impact on physical and emotional well-being.
So, about that U.S.-UK trade "deal"

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