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What The Actual Fork Podcast

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Jan 10, 2025 • 53min

Your Body's Smarter Than Your Weight Loss Goals

In this episode of What the Actual Fork, Sam and Jenna chat with Dr. Erin Knopf, a psychiatrist, pediatrician, and eating disorder specialist. They cover intuitive eating, the damaging effects of diet culture on families, and the use of medications like GLP-1 for weight loss in kids. Dr. Knopf shares insights on body diversity, children’s growth patterns, and fostering a healthy relationship with food. She also introduces VERY, her virtual eating recovery practice, and highlights the importance of weight-inclusive care and challenging outdated medical biases. It’s such an informative, empowering episode. Can’t wait to hear what you think!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Follow:Dr. Erin Knopf:Instagram: @drerinknopfVERY: Virtual Eating Recovery for YouWebsite: very.healthInstagram: @virtual.eating.recovery4uControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at https://lumepodcast.com/FORK! #lumepodListen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 20, 2024 • 41min

Body Talk and Baby Prep

In this episode of What the Actual Fork, Jenna gets real about the mix of emotions as she preps for baby #3. From reflecting on early motherhood to dealing with last-minute appointments and a not-so-nice comment about her body, she opens up about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Sam offers all the support while the two dive into the importance of being mindful with our words and share their own body image struggles. Don’t miss this heartfelt chat—and stay tuned for baby updates soon! Thank you for being with us this year—we’re so grateful for each and every one of you. Wishing you a gentle, restful end to 2024, and we’ll see you after the holidays!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code FORK at checkout.Head to HelixSleep.com/FORK to get 25% off your mattress and 2 FREE Dream Pillows today!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 13, 2024 • 1h 4min

Learning How to Eat With Emma Myles

This week on What the Actual Fork, Sam and Jenna are joined by actress and cookbook author Emma Myles! Best known for her role as Leanne Taylor on Orange Is the New Black, Emma opens up about her journey with food and body image and her fight against diet culture.We dive into her debut cookbook, The Trigger Kitchen: Dismantling Diet Culture One Unapologetic Recipe at a Time, which features so many delicious recipes designed to dismantle harmful food narratives and celebrate the joy of eating. Emma’s humor and authenticity shine as she shares how personal experiences inspired her work.Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of calorie amounts, weight, and behaviors related to eating disorders. If any of these topics might be triggering for you, feel free to skip this episode and return at another time.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Order Emma's cookbook, The Trigger Kitchen: Dismantling Diet Culture One Unapologetic Recipe at a TimeFollow Emma on Instagram: @emmacatSave on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code FORK at checkout.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at Lumepodcast.com/FORK! #lumepodGo to BONCHARGE.com/FORK and use coupon code FORK to save 15%What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dec 6, 2024 • 38min

Anxiety, Intuition, and the Duality of Motherhood

This week, Jenna and Sam swap stories about their latest adventures in motherhood. Jenna's been battling anxiety and bronchitis while pregnant, Sam's juggling the love-hate relationship with pumping and breastfeeding, and they both dive into the emotional whirlwind of parenting. They chat about the importance of listening to your body, the struggle of finding 'me time,' and why it's okay to lean into your intuition. From cold and flu season tips to hilarious mom moments, it's a raw and real mom-to-mom catch-up.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Go to boncharge.com/FORK and use coupon code FORK to save 15%.What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 29, 2024 • 37min

Finding Joy Through Baking with Sarah Fennel

This week on What the Actual Fork, Sam and Jenna are joined by Sarah Fennel, founder of Broma Bakery and author of the bestselling cookbook Sweet Tooth: 100 Desserts to Save Room For. Sarah opens up about her journey to eating disorder recovery, shares what it was like to share her desserts with Andy Cohen, and dishes on some of her favorite recipes from the book—like the mouthwatering espresso martini cake and the peanut butter pie that Jenna is definitely going to bake flawlessly. Plus, Sarah tells maybe the most hilarious and vulnerable story we’ve ever heard on WTAF. Don’t miss this one!Pick up your copy of Sweet Tooth: 100 Desserts to Save Room ForKeep up with Sarah and Broma Bakery: Instagram: instagram.com/bromabakery Blog: bromabakery.com YouTube: youtube.com/@bromabakeryControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodWhat The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 22, 2024 • 39min

Dodging Diet Talk, Intrusive Questions, and Family Functions

Sam and Jenna discuss unexpected comments at social events and their impact on body image and diet culture. They share personal experiences, including Sam's encounter with a family member's intrusive question about her body. The conversation highlights the importance of support systems and practical strategies to handle such situations, especially during the holiday season when you just KNOW certain relatives are going to be on their worst behavior.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Head to HelixSleep.com/FORK to get 25% off your mattress and 2 FREE Dream Pillows today!If you’re interested in learning whether or not your insurance covers dietitian services:Find Food FreedomCheck Your Benefits: https://bit.ly/fffinsurancecheckMore Resources: https://findfoodfreedomresources.comHappy Strong HealthyCheck Your Benefits: https://form.jotform.com/232275847388167Other Information: www.happystronghealthyrd.comWhat The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 15, 2024 • 38min

Trip Tips and TV Picks

In this roundup episode of What the Actual Fork, Jenna and Sam dive into their chaotic daily routines. They discuss the realities of balancing work and nutrition during busy days and share some laughs over their mom struggles. With both of them prepping for upcoming travel, they exchange their best travel tips, including what snacks to pack, how to manage solo parent duties, and what shows to watch while you’re in the air. Plus, Jenna shares a story about a social media interaction that really highlights how our changing relationships with diet culture can affect how we think about our food choices.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Go to boncharge.com/FORK and use coupon code FORK to save 15%.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodWhat The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 41min

The Goal Posts Are Always Shifting

Dr. Charlotte Markey is a professor of psychology at Rutgers University, with nearly three decades of research on eating behaviors and body image. Her most recent book, Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life, is described as "the ultimate guide to taking on adulthood with body confidence." She joins Jenna and Sam this week to discuss all things body image, including self-acceptance, shifting standards of beauty, and how recent conversations around GLP-1s might impact young people.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Grab a copy of Adultish: The Body Image Book for LifeFollow Dr. Markey on Instagram: @char_markeySubscribe to Dr. Markey’s SubstackVisit Carawayhome.com/ACTUALFORK to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase.What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Nov 1, 2024 • 36min

Balancing Act: Motherhood, Identity, and Social Media

Navigating the journey of motherhood, especially with more than one child, can feel like a wild balancing act. This week, Sam and Jenna are chatting about the unique challenges that come with raising multiple kids while trying to hold onto your identity as a mom. Social media can add to the pressure, making it all too easy to fall into the comparison trap. Join us as we explore how setting boundaries and letting go of social pressure online can help us reclaim our sense of self postpartum. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Go to boncharge.com/FORK and use coupon code FORK to save 15%.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodWhat The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 39min

Managing Mealtime with "Picky" Eaters

Ever wonder if you're the only parent struggling with toddler mealtime battles? Jenna and Sam are here to tell you that you most definitely aren’t. Tune in as they report from the toddler trenches, all about food, control, and the art of meal negotiations with little ones. From table tantrums to family meals in front of the TV, they’re squashing mom guilt and sharing insights on flexible, realistic parenting.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Visit Carawayhome.com/ACTUALFORK to see all of our favorite products AND take an additional 10% off yournext purchase. What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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