The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

Amanda Martinez Beck, a fat activist and author of "More of You: The Fat Girl's Field Guide to the Modern World," shares her inspiring journey through eating disorder recovery and body liberation. She discusses the complexities of growing up in a body at odds with societal norms and the importance of fostering a food-positive environment for her children. Amanda also candidly explores her experience with Ozempic for diabetes management, navigating the stigma of weight loss drugs, and finding peace in her body amidst the noise of diet culture.

Charlotte Markey, PhD joins the pod to speak with Abbie about her research on body image and what the evidence really says about what shapes and influences the way we feel about ourselves.  As Dr. Markey says in this episode, "body image touches everything." And that’s why it’s so important that we talk about it — not just as a fluffy concept that centers on our appearance, but as a multifaceted concept that influences the way we show up in the world. Listen to hear more about: What’s on Charlotte’s plate  Defining body image beyond our looks How Charlotte became interested in the science on body image  What she has learned about risk factors for body dissatisfaction from decades of studies and research  The way chronic illness and health conditions impact body image The role of social media in body dissatisfaction  How parents impact children’s body image Ways to protect your children from negative body image Coping strategies for negative body feelings A scientifically proven strategy for feeling better about your body More About Charlotte: Charlotte Markey, Ph.D., is a world-leading expert in body image research, having studied all things body image and eating behavior for nearly three decades. She is passionate about understanding what makes us feel good about our bodies and helping people to develop a healthy body image. Charlotte is an experienced book author, research scientist, and psychology professor at Rutgers University, Camden. Charlotte loves to talk with tweens, teens, parents, and educators about body image and how to improve body image. She is an experienced public speaker and is happy to talk with groups in person or virtually. She currently lives in Pennsylvania with her son, Charlie, daughter, Grace, husband, Dan, and their dog, Lexi. For fun, she likes to run, travel, and read, but often spends her free time nagging her kids to remove the cups and dishes from their rooms.   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons 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

Beatriz Albina, a Master Certified Somatic Life Coach and UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, shares her insights on breaking free from emotional outsourcing and perfectionism. She explores self-validation and the journey to reclaim authenticity, emphasizing the impact of societal expectations on women's well-being. The conversation also touches on the importance of understanding our inner critics and building self-trust while navigating anxiety. Beatriz encourages compassion for ourselves and highlights the role of community in healing.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comTen years into recovering from an eating disorder, I was diagnosed with OCD. It was like discovering a missing puzzle piece—one that had been there all along but never quite fit until that moment. When it finally clicked into place, so did so many childhood experiences: the panic attacks, the relentless body image struggles, the deep, aching sense that …

This is a free preview of a bonus episode. You can hear the full conversation when you upgrade to paid on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullplate In this episode, Abbie sits down with Elizabeth, a long-time listener and passionate reader and baker, to discuss her journey through recovery, how neurodivergence plays a role in EDs, the challenges of unlearning diet culture, and the role of perfectionism in both disordered eating and healing. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences with treatment, the pressure to “get away with” restrictive behaviors, reclaiming baking from diet culture, and how she ultimately found a more compassionate approach to food, body image, and self-care. Together, they explore the complexities of weight in eating disorder recovery, the importance of informed consent in treatment, and the difficulty of navigating societal messages around weight and health. Elizabeth also opens up about the strategies that have helped her the most—including distraction, grounding activities, and reconnecting with joyful movement and baking. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating recovery, supporting a loved one, or challenging their own internalized diet culture. Introduction to Elizabeth What's On Your Plate? (Reading, Cooking) Neurodivergence and Mental Health Teenage Eating Disorder Recovery The Impact of Sports and Social Pressures on Body Image Puberty and Body Changes Family Dynamics and Eating Disorders Perfectionism and Disordered Eating The Path to Anti-Diet Culture Awareness Coping Mechanisms and Creative Outlets Reclaiming Baking from Diet Culture The Power of Community and Connection To hear the full episode, upgrade to Patreon and unlock the entire archive of bonus episodes! 🎙️ Subscribe for more conversations on diet culture, mental health, and body liberation. 📩 Have a question or topic request? Reach out to us! www.patreon.com/fullplate Patreon supporters get access to Q&As, community discussions, and Abbie's undying love and gratitude. Apply for Abbie's anti-diet group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons 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

If you’re struggling with chronic pain, alongside body image or disordered eating challenges, this episode is for you. 🎧 The first 40 minutes of this conversation are FREE! Listen to the extended version of this episode when you subscribe to Patreon starting at just $5/month or $50/year. Abbie is joined by DK Ciccone to talk about all things chronic pain, delving into its impact on movement, identity, and mental health. Together, they explore how to rebuild our relationship with movement after years of diet culture and "punishing" or feeling "let down" by our bodies.  In this free version, you'll hear: 00:00 Introduction  01:43 Chronic Pain and Movement: A Personal Journey 05:24 The Intersection of Chronic Pain and Diet Culture 11:55 Redefining Movement and Body Relationships 19:25 Understanding Pain Perception and Chronic Pain Dynamics 33:07 Understanding Chronic Pain and Movement   In the extended episode, behind the paywall:   35:57 The Importance of Functional Movement 41:53 Differentiating Pain and Discomfort 46:36 Reimagining Movement and Body Liberation 51:48 Debunking Weight Loss Myths in Pain Management 55:37 The Connection Between Trauma and Chronic Pain   About DK: Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor who helps people in pain improve strength, mobility, and well-being in a weight-neutral environment. DK is a graduate of the MSMS Advanced Movement Studies Program and is also trained in pain reprocessing therapy through the Pain Psychology Center. Having begun her own journey with chronic back pain as a young teen, she has been exploring ways to help herself and others regain joy of movement for decades. After twenty years in the health sector, DK left a corporate career to follow her passion, later launching Movement Remedies, a chronic pain–focused Pilates studio and movement coaching business. Her first book, You’re Meant to Move: A Guide to Conquering Chronic Pain, Increasing Stress Resilience, and Reclaiming an Active Life, was released December 2023. DK is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. 🫶Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate - our episode transcripts are available on Abbie’s website at abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast.   Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   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 is a free preview of a bonus episode. To hear the full conversation, become a paid subscriber to the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullplate. Your support on Patreon is what makes this show possible. Thank you so much! Abbie answers a listener question about the challenges of dating and relationships amidst diet culture  -- especially while navigating a history of body control, body shame, and disordered eating. Our listener's concerns are about dating men who are overly focused on fitness and diet, and how to know whether those concerns are a reflection of her gut instincts, or a sign that more healing needs to happen. What you'll hear: The importance of safety and self-worth in relationships How we can learn to trust our intuition in dating Exploring shared values beyond diet culture Ways to set both internal and external boundaries Knowing when to share your mental health history Working through dating app parameters What is a trigger versus what is something to work through Abbie's experience with ED recovery and dating Jeb, Abbie's husband, joins later in the episode to have a conversation about the way they met: What happened when they shared about eating disorders and addiction Vulnerability and when to talk about hard things Jeb shares his initial anxiety about dating post-treatment What it was like meeting on a dating app Why Jeb needed to find someone open to discussing hard topics This is an episode that ultimately centers on the nuances of vulnerability and openness, what it means to prioritize our mental health without sacrificing important relationships, and getting clear on what we truly value in a partner. This is an episode that ultimately centers on the nuances of vulnerability and openness, what it means to prioritize our mental health without sacrificing important relationships, and getting clear on what we truly value in a partner. LISTEN TO THE FULL CONVERSATION HERE! Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons 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

Dr. Jenn Huber joins us to talk all about protein and how to approach eating with menopause in mind (hint, it’s not as scary as you’ve been led to believe!).  It seems like every day, diet culture finds a new way to make us feel guilty for our bodies changing. It’s not news that women in menopause are a group preyed on by diet culture, but lately this pressure has been heavily centered around protein. We hear it in the news, on social media, and in advertising: How much is enough? Can eating a lot of protein support aging? If you find yourself unsure about how to feel about the messaging you’re seeing around protein, this episode is for you. We get into the small truths that people extrapolate to make false claims, the pressure women feel to eat in unrealistic ways, and the importance of satisfaction when making meal decisions.   Listen to hear more about:  What’s on Jenn’s plate  Facts and myths about protein Aging and protein needs A three-pronged stool analogy for eating What happens if we make meals without protein (gasp) Whether protein timing is something to consider Dowsides to eating too much protein Malnutrition regarding other vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients Why all the macronutrients need to work together The difference between looking strong and feeling strong How satisfaction can help us build our meals Letting food be flexible and forgiving So much more!   If you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused on how much is really needed for nourishment, you’re not alone. This episode should hopefully make you feel a lot more confident in trusting your body to tell you what it needs, and help you to shed any guilt or confusion you feel when you hear influencers try to convince you that protein is the magic elixir to aging.    More About Jenn: Dr. Jenn Salib Huber is a Canadian Registered Dietitian, Naturopathic Doctor, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and she's on a mission to help women manage menopause without diets and food rules. She helps women navigate the physical and emotional changes that happen in perimenopause and menopause, including their search for food freedom and body confidence. Working from a health at every size approach, she teaches women to become intuitive eaters and build body confidence at any stage of midlife. In addition to her 1:1 and small group programs, she's the host of 'The Midlife Feast' podcast and community that helps women "undiet" their lives after 40 so they can nourish a relationship with food that helps them discover the magic of midlife!   Support the show on Patreon: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Join the Full Plate Patreon right here! Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Administrative Support by Alexis Eades Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons 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

In this week's VERY special episode, we are joined by Abbie's client, Kimberly. She speaks from the heart in bravely sharing her body story — from childhood adversity and weight stigma, to the decision to get weight loss surgery, to dealing with the aftermath of that experience, to learning how to create real safety and belonging in her life. Kimberly has magnetic energy, and is an example of why vulnerability is true courage and strength. She doesn’t just talk the talk, she walks the walk, and is a beautiful example of what it looks like to move from constantly seeking external validation to learning to trust our innate worthiness. Tune in to hear more about… Kimberly’s journey from seeking external validation through weight loss to finding internal trust and self-acceptance. Her decision to get weight-loss surgery and what she wishes she knew back then. The severe physical, mental, and emotional side effects of the surgery. Why Kimberly wanted to get the surgery reversed. Setting firm boundaries with family as an act of self-respect. The difficulty of rebuilding a healthy relationship with movement after experiencing trauma and disordered behaviors. How to reconnect with movement in a positive way. Overcoming avoidance and old rules to embrace a more compassionate approach to food and exercise. The role of a supportive coach in creating a safe space for healing and growth in movement and self-respect. Navigating a world that is still steeped in bias, even when you are working to free yourself. Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons 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

Therapists Ashley Wilfore and Sarah Louer know what it's like to have dieting and body shame passed down to you like a family heirloom. We discuss what it means to experience intergenerational trauma, how disordered eating and body hatred get inherited and perpetuated through family values and behaviors, and what it's like to grow up surrounded by diet culture in your home. Ashley and Sarah and speak with honesty, compassion, and humor about their experiences letting go of the pursuit of thinness, and trying to raise their own children while being cycle-breakers. Tune in to hear more about: What’s on their plates (hint: foods to eat when you're sick, and an ode to eggplant...) A clinical and personal definition of “intergenerational trauma” Being impacted by generational passing down of dieting and body shame How the idea that starving yourself is power has been believed by their family members who were otherwise independent-minded and strong  Specific moments and vivid memories from childhood that form beliefs today Overhearing the women they looked up to talking about their own bodies The moments they realized they couldn’t keep dieting and over-exercising  The intentional decisions they made as mothers How they handle their parents' anti-fat bias today SO much more!! A final gentle note before you listen: If you are reading this right now as a mom, and you feel like this has been both something you both experienced from your mother as well as something you've been afraid of passing on to your children…know this: our conversation is for you, not about you. It is so that we can hold space for one another and figure out how to not pass this on from generation to generation.   Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Join the Full Plate Patreon right here!   More About Ashley: Ashley is a wife, a mom of two boys and a clinician. She has her master's in science in forensic psychology and is working on her second advanced degree in social work. She specializes in working with people with IDD and complex needs, but really enjoys talking and working with people who have experienced family trauma and supporting others to break out of social norms. More About Sarah: Sarah is a 53-year-old mother of four living in Vermont, working in New York. She's a licensed clinical social worker, an avid traveler, foodie, and a recovering disorder dieter. She's passionate about human rights for all, and a rectal cancer survivor. She loves Costa Rica, the ocean, and craft cocktails. JOIN ABBIE'S GROUP MEMBERSHIP: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership, where we hold monthly sessions plus monthly office hours, and a private online community to connect with others and ask questions. Apply here: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast and find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Administrative Support by Alexis Eades Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons 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