I’m super excited about today’s episode because it’s a topic I’ve been really feeling into lately, both as a woman who recently got my menopause wings (I don't call menopause "The Thickening" for nothing), and as the mother of two young teens who are going through all the changes that come with puberty. But body acceptance is really vital at any age, and that’s what today’s guest can help us think about in new ways. Today I’m talking with Alissa Rumsey, a New York City Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Therapist and author of the book "Unapologetic Eating" for her take on why it's so easy to NOT be accepting of our own bodies, what we can do about it, and how our feelings about our own bodies relates to broader issues of social justice and helping people of all KINDS of bodies feel more acceptance.Check out Alissa's website and bookFollow Alissa on InstagramSign up for the How to Be a Better Person newsletter and never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Body acceptance is something that’s pretty internal. It comes from changing how you think and feel, and while I LOVE talking about the mind component of any change, sometimes you just want to know what to DO differently. Today I’m sharing something you can do. And that is to wear clothes that fit your body--no more squeezing in to the size you wish you were or think you should be, or hiding under a too big size. Let's just let our bodies be seen in their actual size!How to Fix Vanity Sizing (Time Magazine link)Sign up for the How to Be a Better Person newsletter and never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After we’ve all been cooped up with the pandemic, a lot of us are feeling like we’re emerging with a different body than we went in with thanks to all kinds of reasons, from stress eating to working at home where the fridge is always right there. AND, our collective culture has been teaching us for centuries that certain body types are better than others, and we’ve internalized those messages. When really, the only people who benefit from maintaining any kind of physical ideal are the diet industry, the pharmaceutical industry, the supplement industry, and the plastic surgery industry.These episodes are my prayer that we can find our way to feeling good with our bodies as they are, or at least feeling better (which is always the goal here at How to Be a Better Person). Here's the pic of me in the documentary that my friend sawSign up for the How to Be a Better Person newsletter and never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re talking about a power snack that you might be thinking that, yeah, it’s really tasty, but it’s not actually healthy, right? This snack of mystery that we’re breaking down today is popcorn. It’s part of a week of episodes on easy ways to up the nutrient-density of your diet by upgrading your snacks. I saved popcorn for last because it’s probably the most FUN snack on the list. But why is it included on a list of nutritious snacks? Well, first of all, popcorn is a whole grain. And it's got a surprising number of antioxidants and minerals. And it's fairly low-carb!I also share the only way to cook it, as well as what to put on it. PLUS -- I want to know, what power snacks do you love that I didn't talk about??? Post a pic on IG and tag me @katehanleyauthor, I wanna see AND I'd love to share your ideas in this weekend's newsletter!This episode sponsored by Aura Frames. Use code PERSON to save $20 on the perfect Father's Day gift while supplies last!Get your daily nutritional insurance with AG1 at https://athleticgreens.com/better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s a snack that you can pre-cook in large quantities, will stay fresh in the fridge for a long time, you can eat on its own or dip into something you probably already have in your fridge to make it taste completely different and new? It’s the humble, hard-working hard-boiled egg. I’m going to give you the hard sell on this awesome snack as part of a week of episodes on 5 power snacks that will help you both help you up the nutrient-density of your everyday diet AND answer the age-old question of, what should I eat? This episode includes 9 ways to jazz up your hard-boiled egg! And my foolproof way to cook them perfectly.This episode sponsored by Aura Frames. Use code PERSON to save $20 on the perfect Father's Day gift while supplies last! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s power snack is more of a category than a particular snack, but that just means it comes with tons of options so you won’t get sick of it any time soon, and it is: SEEDS. Why seeds? As the baby of a tree or a plant, they contain everything a new plant being needs to come alive and thrive. Which means they are PACKED with nutrition. Come hear for yourself the impressive list of nutrients and benefits, and learn a no-recipe recipe for a tahini/miso sauce (tahini is ground up sesame seeds, which have more calcium than dairy) that you will want to put on everything (or perhaps even eat with a spoon).Study that shows that flax seeds are the HIGHEST SOURCE of lignans of any food.321 tahini sauce: 3 tbsp. tahini, 2 tbsp. miso, 1 tbsp. lemon juice, stir and thin with water to taste.This episode sponsored by Aura Frames. Use code PERSON to save $20 on the perfect Father's Day gift while supplies last!Get your daily nutritional insurance with AG1 at https://athleticgreens.com/better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, on this week of episodes focusing on power snacks that are equal parts easy, delicious and nutritious, I’m talking about a couple of snacks that are especially great for those times you’re not crazy hungry but you’re more looking for a party in your mouth–something to break up the day. As fermented foods, they are also good–and unexpected–sources of probiotics. Specifically, I’m talking about pickles and olives. With info on the beauty of the pickle plate, and the surprise revelation that these are both fermented foods and thus, good sources of probiotics (something we would ideally eat a little of every day).Research on the elaic acid in olives and its role in mitigating breast cancer risk. This episode sponsored by Aura Frames. Use code PERSON to save $20 on the perfect Father's Day gift while supplies last!Get your daily nutritional insurance with AG1 at https://athleticgreens.com/better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After last week’s episodes on getting involved in the effort to curb gun violence, I felt like we could all use a subject that was a little less… intense. (Myself included.) You know, a little palate cleanser. And that subject, is snacks.Specifically snacks that are a) yummy, because, of course taste comes first, and b) easy to pull together, because when you want a snack you and it now, and c) healthy. Maybe even ridiculously healthy. Like, if you ate more of these foods your nutrient density and overall health would likely improve. That’s what we’re talking about this week on the podcast. I call ‘em power snacks.And the first snack that will up your nutrition is... berries. They're low-glycemic and they're high in all kinds of antioxidants thanks to their deep hues. You can eat them fresh or frozen. Heck, you can grow them!I share my all-time fave smoothie recipe and four other ways to snack well with berries. (Ooh, there's also a one-ingredient sorbet recipe.)This episode sponsored by Aura Frames. Use code PERSON to save $20 on the perfect Father's Day gift while supplies last!Get your daily nutritional insurance with AG1 at https://athleticgreens.com/better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know social media is a fun way to stay in touch with friends, promote your offerings if you’re a business owner, and follow your favorite influencers. But can it also be a powerful tool for creating change? Why yes, yes it can. That’s what we’re covering today–5 ways to use social media for activist purposes. Follow Shannon Watts on TwitterFollow me on TwitterSign up for Moms Demand Action--text ACT to 644-33 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you really want to do something to help change a big issue but your knees are knocking a little bit, or a lot, I get it. The thought of attending a march, or making calls to your fellow citizens, or knocking on doors can be a little–or a lot–intimidating. As someone who has felt those fears and done those things anyway, I can relate. AND I can report that once you’re in motion, those fears recede and it feels so good to be doing something for the common good. And today, I’m going to share three specific tricks I’ve learned since I first phone banked for a candidate in 2016 to make activism less scary and more FUN.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices