The Body Grievers® Club

In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri sits down with Kimmie Singh, a registered dietitian specializing in PCOS and eating disorders, to discuss the complex journey of body liberation. They explore the societal assumptions faced by fat dietitians, the challenges of navigating professional spaces, and the stigmas around PCOS and body image. Kim breaks down her unique approach to nutrition, which emphasizes body liberation and destigmatizing food and body size. They delve into the importance of self-care, the limitations of behavior change alone, and the nuanced role of medications like GLP-1 in managing PCOS. The conversation also touches on their personal friendship dynamics, the diversity in movement preferences, and the importance of creating supportive and non-judgmental spaces for clients. Whether you're managing PCOS, grappling with body acceptance, or just looking to learn more about holistic and compassionate health care, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice. 01:59 The Role of a Non-Traditional Dietician 03:52 Personal Stories and Professional Challenges 07:07 Understanding PCOS: Personal Journey 15:07 Common Misconceptions and Myths about PCOS 22:20 Weight Neutral Management for PCOS 28:44 Healing Relationship with Movement 31:23 Gentle Encouragement vs. Pressure 39:03 Explaining PCOS in Simple Terms 42:06 Behavior Change and Medication 48:11 Final Thoughts and Resources WANT MORE OF KIMMIE SINGH? https://www.bodyhonornutrition.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bodyhonornutrition/ WANT MORE OF BRI? *Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri *Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ *Bri's Free Resource: 7-Step Guide to Shift Body Grief to Radical Body Acceptance

In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri goes live and bears all about the complexities of body image and the radical notion of body acceptance. As a body image coach, she challenges societal norms and misconceptions around health and body size, dives deep into the emotional and psychological toll of weight discrimination, and introduces the concept of 'body grief.' The discussion includes common fears that hinder radical body acceptance and highlights the importance of grieving the loss associated with societal body standards. Bri also explores the transition from pursuing weight loss for social privilege to embracing one's body through a lens of compassion and dignity. Join Bri on your body grief journey – you are not alone in this transformative process. TIMESTAMPS 01:55 Challenging Conventional Health Beliefs 03:33 The Reality of Body Image and Health 04:25 Common Hurdles to Radical Body Acceptance 05:15 Litmus Tests for True Health Motivation 06:34 Personal Journey and Professional Insights 07:57 Understanding Body Positivity and Fat Phobia 08:41 Shocking Statistics on Body Image and Health 11:41 The Turning Point: Personal Therapy Experience 16:54 The Concept of Body Grief 22:24 The Path to Body Liberation 31:08 Navigating the In-Between: Body Grief and Healing 35:46 Conclusion: Starting with Body Grief WANT MORE OF BRI? *Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri *Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ *Bri's Free Resource: 7-Step Guide to Shift Body Grief to Radical Body Acceptance

In this episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri sits down with therapist, drama therapist, and creative arts therapist Danny Bryant—a fat, neurospicy clinician from upstate New York and one of Bri's dear friends. Together they unpack the messy, beautiful intersection of neurodivergence, ADHD, body image, and body liberation. Bri and Danny talk about what it means to work with your brain instead of against it—how perfectionism, masking, and executive dysfunction show up in everything from laundry to therapy notes. They explore the grief that comes with realizing your brain (and body) may never operate like everyone else's, and how to build systems, compassion, and community around that truth. They also dig into the overlap between body liberation and neurodivergence, from shame and self-blame to the ways capitalism, ableism, and diet culture all demand conformity. Expect laughter, tangents, and a lot of "same, same" moments as they name what's hard, hilarious, and healing about existing in a brain and body that don't fit the mold. If you've ever wondered whether you're "just lazy" or living in a world not built for you, this conversation will remind you: you're not broken. You're living in a system that wasn't designed with you in mind. And you deserve care that honors both your body and your brain. TIMESTAMPS: 05:00 Interrupting, hyperfocus, and why voice memos help our brains 13:10 Pandemic clarity, fidgets, and "something's off" → assessment 16:00 Bri's "wait, do I have ADHD?" moment in real life 18:30 Executive dysfunction: notes, laundry, and tasks-within-tasks 22:10 Systems that fit you: redefining "done," micro-steps, and dopamine 25:10 Burnout cycles, urgency mode, and freeze vs. rest 27:50 Missed diagnoses in women/AFAB folks + masking as survival 30:40 ADLs with compassion: showers, brushing teeth, and ritual > routine 33:10 Habit stacking, duplicates (chargers everywhere), and shame as the enemy 36:00 All-or-nothing thinking, internalized ableism, and seeing ADHD as disability 39:00 Curiosity > criticism: Finch, allowances, novelty, and changing what no longer works 41:50 Interoception, meds, intuitive eating adaptations, and sleep/circadian quirks 45:00 Energy rhythms, gray-scale phone, capacity planning, and Mondays vs. Fridays 47:30 Boundaries, FOMO parts, and letting people be disappointed (community = annoyance sometimes) 50:10 Assessing "stay home or go?"—facts, context, and momentum vs. depletion 52:00 Culture check: conformity pressures (thinness, ableism) and finding your people 54:00 GLP-1s vs. stimulants: safety, autonomy, and why changing size ≠ changing beliefs 56:00 Spectrum ≠ line: the "pie chart" view + how presentation varies widely RESOURCES: Mentioned in this episode: Love Dani Donovan's art and writing on ADHD: Comics: https://www.adhddd.com/comics/ The Anti-Planner: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/122842465-the-anti-planner KC Davis's Strugglecare: https://www.strugglecare.com/resources A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD: Embrace Neurodiversity, Live Boldly, and Break Through Barriers by Sari Solden and Michelle Frank: www.newharbinger.com/9781684032617/a-radical-guide-for-women-with-adhd/ srsltid=AfmBOoqIlhzeA5jvKuvaBqnjZZcQUZeGo5LMRX1vThmBMYFM1pWa2Otn Gifted kid with ADHD essay: https://blackgirllostkeys.com/adhd/double-trouble-navigating-life-as-a-gifted-kid-with-adhd/ This person is writing about Neurocomplexity in a interesting way: https://lindseymackereth.substack.com/ ADHD & Nutrition @rds_for_neurodiversity WANT MORE OF DANI BRYANT? * Instagram: @danibtherapy * Website: www.danibryant.com WANT MORE OF BRI? *Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri *Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ *Bri's Free Resource: 7-Step Guide to Shift Body Grief to Radical Body Acceptance

In this episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri sits down with Registered Dietitian and Certified Body Trust® Specialist Aaron Flores, RDN. They dig into how grief shows up in men's body image work, why "optimization culture" keeps so many dudes stuck, and what it really means to move from control to trust without the shame-fix-rush. Bri and Aaron unpack the lifelong messages men receive about "fixing" their bodies, the pressure to perform masculinity, and the quiet grief of losing the hope of thinness, rippedness, or former abilities. They talk about straddling two ships, diet culture and body liberation, and why permission to be in the in-between is often the bridge to values-aligned change. They also explore community as an antidote to isolation, how empathy (not fixing) rewires the story, and why acceptance = "the willingness to receive my body as it is." From Big Mouth's "shame wizard" to Yoda's wisdom, this convo uses metaphor to make the work doable. If you've ever felt like you should just "hack" your way to a better body, this episode offers a different path: zoom out, name the grief, and build trust - slowly, gently, on purpose. TIMESTAMPS: 02:10 Aaron's story: from running a VA weight-loss program to Body Trust 06:05 Men, diagnosis, and why eating disorders are under-recognized 09:30 The two ships: straddling diet culture and body liberation 13:20 Masculinity, "optimization," and the illusion of control 17:45 Grief themes: anger, fear, urgency, shame—and moving without a rush 22:15 Community + witnessing: why healing must be seen to be felt 25:40 Body Trust basics: zooming out, C-level work, and self-compassion 2 9:20 Partners & attraction: unlearning beauty standards + holding your ground 33:10 Parenting & modeling: the relationship you want your kids to have with their bodies 36:00 Big Mouth's "shame wizard," parts work, and building new neural grooves 39:20 Star Wars metaphors: fear, the dark side, and choosing values over control 42:10 Final takeaways for dudes: your body isn't a project; find your people RESOURCES: Mentioned in this episode: * Center for Body Trust® (rupture → reckoning → reclamation) * Big Mouth (Netflix): The "shame wizard" metaphor * Star Wars quotes & metaphors (Yoda, fear → suffering) * Book: Manhood: The Bare Reality by Laura Dodsworth (photo essays + narratives) * Aaron's 5-module body image course for dudes (via his website) WANT MORE OF AARON FLORES, RDN? * Instagram: @aaronfloresrdn * Website: www.aaronfloresrdn.com * Substack: The Unscripted Journey * Podcast: Men Unscripted WANT MORE OF BRI? *Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri *Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ *7 Steps Guide from Body Grief to Body Acceptance

Jenna Talleda, a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, dives into her experiences with weight stigma in healthcare and the struggles of advocating for boundaries at medical appointments. She shares her journey as a provider in a larger body, emphasizing the emotional toll of being dismissed by doctors. Jenna challenges common practices like mandatory weigh-ins and sheds light on the connection between trauma responses and people-pleasing. This conversation highlights the importance of self-advocacy and the power of saying 'no' for better health.

The host dives deep into the debate of whether being fat and healthy can coexist. She challenges traditional definitions of health, emphasizing it’s not a moral scorecard. The discussion touches on medical fatphobia, the importance of social connections for longevity, and the stark realities of research on weight. Listeners learn practical tips for navigating healthcare and the significance of body autonomy. Ultimately, the episode encourages embracing discomfort and shifting focus from weight to holistic well-being.

In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri is joined by Toni Davis, an LPC and registered play therapist supervisor from Texas. Together, they discuss how play therapy can help children process emotions and develop a healthy body image. Toni emphasizes how important it is to involve parents in the therapeutic process and offers insights into talking about body image issues. They suggest various books and strategies for parents to teach body positivity and self-acceptance in children. The episode also covers the challenges clinicians face, including dealing with parents resistant to anti-fatness and how to address children's comments on body size. TIMESTAMPS 01:19 Body Image and Play Therapy 05:00 Addressing Food Rules and Fat Phobia 07:24 The Impact of Body Image on Children 16:28 Parental Influence on Body Image 20:32 Attachment Styles and Eating Disorders 24:12 Body Positive Books for Kids 26:25 Books for Parents on Body Positivity 32:13 Addressing Anti-Fatness in Parenting 37:35 Developing a Child's Sense of Self 44:51 Handling Comments on Body Size Books Referenced: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings The Body Image Sourcebook by Carolyn Koston Want more of Bri? Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ Join the Body Grievers VAULT: https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/the-vault Use the coupon code BODYGRIEVERSCLUB for $50 off your purchase. Want more of Toni? Website: https://www.sapphirecovecounseling.com/

In this episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri jumps into the complex emotions surrounding body image struggles and moving from body grief into radical body acceptance. She outlines her consistent, reliable method for navigating body image experiences and emphasizes the importance of gathering information, separating the story from the emotional distress, and building self-trust. Bri also discusses the role of grief as well as self-compassion in this process and offers advice on coping mechanisms, highlighting the power of community support in the journey towards body acceptance. TIMESTAMPS 02:02 Defining Body Grief and Radical Acceptance 03:09 Navigating Stressful Body Image 06:02 Medical Neglect and Vulnerability 10:01 Exploring Safety and Connection 19:16 Impactful Reframes 26:18 The Importance of Self-Esteem 28:49 Understanding Trauma Responses 30:50 The Seven-Step Framework 39:31 The Role of Grief in Healing 43:13 The Journey to Radical Body Acceptance Want more of Bri? Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ Join the Body Grievers VAULT: https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/the-vault Use the coupon code BODYGRIEVERSCLUB for $50 off your purchase.

In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri is joined by Dr. Lisa Folden, a licensed physical therapist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who specializes in trauma and eating disorder-informed care. Their discussion dives into the concept of 'grieving movement,' how people can find joy in movement, and break free from toxic diet culture. Dr. Folden also shares her insight on embracing weight neutral practices, intuitive movement, and the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of body healing. TIME STAMPS: 02:11 Personal Experiences with Body Grief 06:35 Debunking Myths About Movement 09:51 Intuitive Movement and Flexibility 17:24 Movement Snacks and Practical Tips 22:40 Finding Joy in Movement 24:08 The Importance of Consistency 27:04 Grieving Movement and Abilities 31:48 Acceptance and Compassion PODCAST RESOURCES: Dr. Lisa Folden on Instagram: @healthyphit Dr. Lisa Folden website: https://www.healthyphit.com/ Podcast with PT Danny Shapiro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LPXeNoMEOZoh2BLWVh4Zl Body Scapegoating podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gGWTgTLYoPNMP9YClp09s Want more of Bri? Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/

In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri shares a personal story about the struggles of finding plus-size clothing, per her very own "Bathing Suit Gate". This story explores the emotional toll of fatphobia, systemic retail issues, and societal biases against larger bodies. Bri also identifies the need for radical body acceptance, encourages self-exploration, and shares strategies for coping with body image issues. The importance of reframing harmful thoughts, building healthier self-perceptions, and seeking community support to challenge and unlearn anti-fatness are highlighted throughout this episode as well. TIME STAMPS: 01:53 Bathing Suit Gate: The Story Begins 04:21 The Search for a Plus Size Bathing Suit 08:20 The Reality of Anti-Fatness 19:51 Books and Resources for Body Liberation 22:14 The Ladder of Beauty Standards 28:06 Navigating Body Image in Relationships and Coping Strategies Books Referenced: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Want more of Bri? Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/