The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

You're in for a treat with this one! Sharon Maxwell (@heysharonmaxwell) joins the pod to chat with Abbie about her experience recovering in a fat body, the cost of delayed eating disorder treatment, weight stigma in recovery, and so much more. Sharon is incredible. She speaks bravely and openly about her ED, her recovery, and the things that both harmed and helped her become the person she is today. You'll want to follow her on IG if you're not already! Some of the topics discussed: Restaurants and leftovers in eating disorder recovery Reclaiming space, energy, and mental capacity through recovery Experiencing medical weight stigma as a young child, and how it leads to avoidance or delay of care Growing up in a religious cult and how that influenced her body image and relationship with food The harms of delayed eating disorder treatment Binge eating and anorexia being assigned to body sizes The difference between thin and fat folks with eating disorders Weight bias in eating disorder treatment centers The fat activism that has to take place at every level of eating disorder support Partial recovery and fat-phobia Where Sharon is in her recovery in this moment and how she is approaching it Sharon Maxwell (She/Her) is a mental health advocate and fat activist. She works as a weight inclusive consultant, providing education to treatment centers and healthcare providers on the immense harms of weight stigma. Due to her lived experience facing weight stigma, Sharon provides unique insight and offers practical tools to make treatment centers and healthcare settings safe and accessible for fat folks. Sharon is passionate about breaking down the stigma around eating disorders and working to eradicate societal anti-fat bias. When she’s not studying or engaged in her activism work, Sharon can be found exploring San Diego with her dog and her best friend. Links mentioned: "You Don't Look Anorexic" in New York Times Magazine Connect with Sharon on IG: @heysharonmaxwell Learn more about Sharon: https://www.heysharonmaxwell.com/ Find Abbie on IG: @abbieattwoodwellness Abbie's website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com Follow Full Plate Pod on IG: @fullplate.podcast Support the show on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Abbie's husband, Jeb, is back on the pod again! They discuss how to support a partner (or friend, loved one, family member) through their recovery. This episode is focused on recovery from chronic dieting and disordered eating, but we also talk a lot about recovery from addiction, given that it Jeb's background.  Topics discussed: What is "recovery", and how can we think about "full" recovery? How Abbie feels about the language of "recovery" and "recovered" Ways Abbie and Jeb have supported one another's healing Communication and boundaries in recovery Asking for support and expressing your needs Commenting on food and bodies How to show up imperfectly for your loved one How to work through and honor the evolution of healing in a partnership Being okay with not understanding everything Feeling helpless as the supporter of someone else's healing Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon. Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Oh my, this is a GOOD ONE, fam. Chrissy King joins the pod to talk about her journey through and away from the harms of diet and fitness culture. And of course, her NEW book, The Body Liberation Project, which you should order and read immediately. Topics discussed: Chrissy's experience with dieting and her body image growing up Getting wrapped up in fitness culture and the pursuit of thinness The connection between racism, the patriarchy, the beauty standard, and diet culture Macro counting and psychological distress The difference between body positivity and body liberation Chrissy's rock bottom moment with dieting, and how she moved forward The impact of restriction and deprivation on our mental, emotional, and physical health How diet culture effects our relationships Processing grief in healing out relationship with our body Cultivating joy in our lives without the distraction of dieting Why self-love isn't enough  Lack of inclusivity and diversity in wellness culture Chrissy's advice for taking one small step towards body liberation About Chrissy: Chrissy King is a writer, speaker, educator, and former strength coach with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry.  She empowers individuals to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and use their energy to create their specific magic in the world. With degrees in Social Welfare and Justice and Sociology from Marquette University, Chrissy merges her passion for fitness to inspire members of the wellness industry to create spaces that allow individuals from all backgrounds to seen feel, welcomed, affirmed, and celebrated. Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon. Find Chrissy on IG: @iamchrissyking Order Chrissy's book: https://chrissyking.com/book/ Apply for group coaching with Abbie: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode is extra special, because it's the first time Abbie has had a client on the pod. It's so important that we hear diverse stories and the real talk from people who are "in it". Dory joins the pod to talk about her experience with disordered eating (even though she didn't know it at the time), how she always thought that she was just a binge eater and had to use "will power", the diet that ended her dieting, her experience with healing through community and group coaching, and so much more. If you enjoy hearing from folks who are in the messy middle, please let us know. You can always email the show at fullplatepod@gmail.com with compassionate feedback, questions, or thoughts.   Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Apply for group coaching with Abbie: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Have you been curious about whether an anti-diet / intuitive eating approach can coexist with a food budget, or whether it's possible to meal plan without it being rooted in diet culture? In this episode, Abbie does a deep dive into both of these questions from listeners.  Question 1: Hi Abbie! I’d love to know what you recommend for eating intuitively on a budget. I’ve made so much progress with releasing guilt with food, and incorporating so many things that used to be off-limits, but I’m having trouble approaching it without some financial fears coming up.  My food spending has increased since embracing anti-diet, and I just want to be able to keep healing without feeling this looming restriction hanging over me with money. Thank you if you’re able to answer this! Linda Question 2: Hi, Abbie! I’m curious if you have tips on meal planning without falling into the diet culture mindset. For context, I am a mom of 3 with a pretty demanding job, and I do think it helps me to have some sort of plan for dinners each week. I have a history of dieting and disordered eating, and while I’ve made so much progress (many thanks to your instagram and the Full Plate podcast!), I know I have a lot of work to do on healing my body image and just feeling less crazy about food and exercise. While embarking on this anti-diet journey, it’s occurred to me that my meal planning might be part of the dieting mentality, and maybe even fueling some old disordered eating. But I can’t help but think that it’s still a useful tool in my life to make sure I can feed my family without losing my mind! Hoping you might have some thoughts on how to approach this. Thank you so much for all you do! Megan   Looking for more support on these topics, and a gently structured approach to food freedom? Abbie's April group coaching cohort is open for enrollment: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching  Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Gregory Dodell joins the pod to chat with Abbie about his work as an Endocrinologist using a HAES-aligned and weight-inclusive approach to treatment and caring for his patients.  Topics discussed: Weight stigma in medicine and in diabetes care The harms of weight-cycling How stress impacts blood sugar and endocrine disorders Stress management The problem with the use of diabetes drugs for weight-loss Managing PCOS from an anti-diet, weight-inclusive lens Treating type II and type I diabetes without a focus on weight Taking medications to support your body How to advocate for yourself if your endocrinologist (or other providers) are not practicing weight-incusive care "Hormone balancing" and "adrenal fatigue" Dr. Dodell's hopes for endocrinology in the future Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Dr. Dodell on IG: @everything_endocrine Dr. Dodell's website: https://www.centralparkendocrinology.com/  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com  Apply for group coaching: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

This episode with Kelsie covers so much that it was difficult to give it a title! Above all, it is a conversation between friends, and just allows for the winding of an authentic and connected chat.  Topics we discuss: We can't keep our plants alive What's been on Kelsie’s plate since we chatted last (Episode #14) Her experience directing a play and addressing representation and inclusion with bodies Unpacking fat-phobia with your therapist Experiencing a lot of anger while healing your body image and divesting from diet culture and other systems of oppression Setting boundaries with loved ones about fat-phobic comments and diet talk Trauma and seeing old photos Reparenting ourselves and thinking about our younger self Ableism and body acceptance Navigating the doctor’s office and medical weight-stigma Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Apply for Abbie's next group coaching program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com  Find Kelsie on Instagram: @iamkelsiejepsen Kelsie’s website: https://embodyloveworkshop.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

We're baaaack! Abbie's husband, Jeb, returns to do Whole30 part two. If you haven't listened to part one, make sure to start there.  Topics discussed: What Abbie and Jeb are fighting about Does dairy cause inflammation, skin issues, hormone imbalances, and digestive issues? Reintroduction of dairy and symptoms "The Pancake Rule" and emotional eating Are elimination diets safe? IBS and elimination protocols Orthorexia and disordered eating in wellness culture Studies / links mentioned: Episode on Sugar Addiction Episode on Whole30 [Part One] Dairy does not increase markers of inflammation Dairy may be anti-inflammatory Restrained eating and food cues Psychological impacts of restriction and food rules Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie's group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

Jessica Wilson, author of the forthcoming book It's Always Been Ours: Rewriting The Story Of Black Women's Bodies, joins the pod to explore the ways in which white supremacy has influenced anti-fatness, the thin beauty ideal, and our current understanding of health and wellness.  This is SUCH an important conversation and imperative to truly understanding the body shame that permeates our society. In order to heal, we must be able to see clearly the social injustice that underpins the diet industry, the pursuit of weight-loss, and the ever-increasing prevalence of eating disorders. Jessica is fantastic, brilliant, and a much-needed voice in this space. Go order her book! Some of the topics we discuss: What’s on Jessica’s plate right now as an author(!!) and clinician Jessica’s body story, her experience of medical weight stigma growing up, and how that impacted her relationship with food Disordered eating and diet culture in her dietetics education How Jessica found HAES and anti-diet work Intersectionality and centering black women in weight-inclusive work The history of how anti-blackness informs anti-fatness and diet culture Where and why intuitive eating can miss the mark when it comes to hunger, whiteness, and privilege Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie’s website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com Apply for April group coaching: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching  Connect with Jessica on Instagram: @jessicawilson.msrd  Learn more about Jessica: https://www.jessicawilsonmsrd.com/  Order the book: https://www.jessicawilsonmsrd.com/itsalwaysbeenours  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe

TW: Mention of eating disorder behaviors in this epidode. Shira Rosenbluth, LCSW joins the pod to talk about her experience in eating disorder recovery as a clinician in the anti-diet, weight-inclusive space.  We talk about so much, including: What’s going on for Shira in this moment of life with her recovery and her therapy practice Balancing structure and flexibility in meals during ED recovery The culminaiton of factors that led to Shira's eating disorder Weight stigma and diet culture in eating disorder treatment The trap of quasi-recovery The new AAP guidelines on higher weight children The problem with “atypical anorexia” Being a “good fattie” Health is not a moral imperative How we keep healing in this world Shira Rosenbluth, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker treating clients in New York and California. She specializes in the treatment of disordered eating, eating disorders, and body-image dissatisfaction using a weight-neutral approach. She’s also the author of a popular body positive blog and has been featured in The New York Times, Insider, The Cut, The Everygirl, InStyle, and Healthline. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter @theshirarose. Find more about her therapy practice at ShiraRosenbluthLCSW.com. Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you’re looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Resources mentioned: Shira's appearance in the NYT article on "atypical anorexia" Ragen Chastain's post about the AAP guidelines This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe