The Body Grievers® Club

In episode 71 of the Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana are joined by Hannah (they/them), a neurodiverse and gender-queer fitness professional. The group chats about Hannah's experiences with ADHD and potential autism, the challenges of body image, navigating diet culture, and how movement plays a vital role in managing stress and mental health. Additionally, Hannah highlights their community, the Body Liberation Playground, which fosters an inclusive and non-judgmental space for diverse abilities. Listeners are encouraged to embrace a trauma-informed approach to movement as well as to prioritize mental and emotional well-being over societal expectations when integrating exercise/movement into their lives.01:39 Hannah's Journey Through Struggles with Diet Culture and Fitness 14:01 Reclaiming Body Autonomy through movement and self-compassion18:35 Empowering Movement and Self-Compassion **reword23:00 Practical Steps for Body Liberation26:27 Movement as a Self-Awareness Tool27:40 Trauma-Informed and Enjoyable Movement32:39 Fitness Myths and Realities37:03 Reclaiming Movement and Enoughness 41:17 Ways to Integrate Movement with AccomodationsWant more of Hannah?Instagram: @hannahhusband Get a special discount for the Body Liberation Playground HERE: https://www.hannahhusband.com/bodyliberationplayground-briWant more of Bri?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/

In episode 70 of The Body Grievers® Club, hosts Bri and Jana engage with opera singer and model Alex Frankel, founder of the Hot Fat Guy Club, to discuss topics such as body positivity, challenging societal biases, and redefining masculinity. The conversation covers personal journeys through weight cycling, battling body shame, and navigating traditional gender expectations from adolescence to adulthood. Key discussions highlight how to embrace self-confidence and authentic self-expression, strategies to cultivate  confidence, and the significance of unconditional love and self-acceptance.00:23 The Birth of the Hot Fat Guy Club02:02 Body Image from a Male Perspective05:46 Learning Body Hatred09:31 The Role of Representation13:32 Masculinity and Fatphobia18:41 Positive Fat Male Role Models23:11 Self-Confidence and Self-Worth30:23 Creating an Alter Ego for Confidence34:16 The Hot Fat Guy Club36:31 Exploring Masculinity and Body ImageFOLLOW ALEX:IG: ⁠alexfrankel_the_lionhaired⁠ + ⁠@hotfatguyclub⁠TikTok: ⁠alexfrankel_the_lionhaired⁠Website: ⁠https://www.hotfatguyclub.com/⁠WORK WITH BRI:⁠Click here ⁠for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

Jay Salazar, a TikTok educator renowned for his comedic and political content, shares his powerful experiences with bariatric surgery and the quest for food freedom. He discusses the complications and criticism he faced from the bariatric community. Jay emphasizes the shift towards intuitive eating and the pursuit of body positivity, while also addressing societal pressures around dieting. His journey highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the ongoing struggle to find peace in a world obsessed with weight loss.

In episode 68 of The Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana welcome guest Lindley Ashline, a photographer and body liberation activist from Seattle.Lindley shares her journey towards becoming a fat positive advocate, influenced by her strong sense of justice rooted in her autism. The conversation covers her experiences with body image growing up, the importance of visibility for all body sizes, and overcoming 'picture grief.' Here’s what to expect from this episode:02:03 Lindley's Journey to Fat Positivity03:08 The Impact of Diet Culture06:21 Discovering Fat Positivity Online08:40 The Role of Justice in Body Liberation12:50 The Power of Representation in Photography21:59 Challenging Historical Erasure of Fat Bodies24:58 Navigating Bias in Photography26:35 Managing Grief Through Photography27:51 Addressing Physical and Emotional Needs during photos29:16 The Importance of Feeling Safe30:02 Personal Experiences and Client Stories32:52 The Value of Being in Photos40:10 Preparing for a Photo Shoot43:57 Resources and Final ThoughtsJoin Bri and Lindley in their collaborative picture grief masterclass, Unseen: How to Become Part of the Memories Again. This 75 min master class will  dig deep into the emotional complexity and cultural layers of picture grief.Learn more about UNSEEN here. Save $10 with early bird code: BESEEN10To work with LindleyCheck out: https://bodyliberationphotos.com Learn more about her program SEEN: a 1:1 opportunity to explore your photos:  https://bodyliberationphotos.com/seen A Free Resource: How to Find a Body-Positive Photographer: https://bodyliberationphotos.com/how-to-find-a-bodypositive-photographer A Free Resource: Body Liberation Guide: http://bit.ly/bodyliberationguide  Emily Nagoski quote from Come As You Are:"Images matter. They tell us what’s possible, what things go together, what belongs and what doesn’t belong. And we’re all just trying to belong somewhere.” To work with Bri:Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

WELCOME to Ep. 67 of the podcast! In this special episode of the Body Grievers Club, host Bri hot seat coaches herself on an IG LIVE where she addresses a significant body image hurdle following a trip from Costa Rica. She recounts her experience of refusing a wheelchair at the Miami airport despite needing one.  This IG live turned podcast episode demonstrates the use of the very same CORE BELIEF framework that she uses with clients toexplore her own body image hurdle.Here’s what to expect in this episode:01:08 Exploring Core Beliefs and Internalized Ableism10:08 Facing the fears of losing mobility ( PS *crying starts here*)13:18 Bri’s movement story16:14 Understanding the Head to Heart DisconnectAnd so much more!REGISTER FOR A FREE Webinar: UnavoidableBody Grief: Register Here

In this Q and A episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri answers your most asked questions about Unavoidable Body Grief. We get practical about GLP 1 pressure, boundary setting with family, grieving shifting relationships, health without weight loss, dating confidence, advocating for yourself in medical settings, pregnancy weigh ins, and repairing body image wounds that started at home. If you have ever wondered how to move from “I know what I want to say” to actually saying it out loud, this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS01:25 How do I handle everyone around me recommending GLP 1s04:10 What are realistic ways to set boundaries with people who do not listen, think boomer dad at holidays06:35 How do I process the grief of losing or changing key relationships when I step off the diet culture ship08:40 How do I reconcile fear of being unhealthy, pain with stairs, seat fit, bra fit, with accepting my body, is accepting just giving up12:10 How do I prioritize health without making it about weight loss14:20 Dating terrifies me, how did you allow yourself the confidence to date16:35 I am an RD, how do I respond when a client says it feels unsafe to live in a larger body18:25 How do I move from advocating for myself in my head to advocating for myself out loud20:30 Are hard body image days tied to job stress or healthcare issues, or can they just show up on their own22:15 Pregnancy care, have you seen weight loss or complications blamed on size, and what about mandatory weigh ins at visits25:10 My mom criticized my body and put me on the scale, this feels like the hardest wound to heal, where do I startFREE UNAVOIDABLE BODY GRIEF WEBINAR👉 WATCH HERE FREE 7 STEP GUIDE: SHIFT FROM BODY GRIEF TO RADICAL BODY ACCEPTANCE👉 DOWNLOAD HEREMentioned ResourcesAdvocating For Yourself at the Doctor, and Healing the Medical Narrative, podcast episodesVirginia Sole Smith, Burnt Toast, Washboard Abs Does Not Make You Good in BedNicola Salmon, fat fertility resources and podcast episodeTori Stroker, pregnancy and advocacy educationMackenzie Woolwich, health without weight lossLily Womble, Date Brazen, agency and pleasure in datingWANT MORE OF BRI?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbriWebsite: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/⁠Explore ways to Work with Bri

Welcome to episode 65 of the Body Grievers Club.In this episode, hosts Bri and Jana welcome enneagram experts Becca + Mark on how exploring the Enneagram can help us understand our body image.Here's what to expect in this episode: an overview of what the Enneagram is and how it can help you understand yourself how each Enneagram type experiences body image issues differently how the Enneagram can help foster self-acceptance and compassion a rapid fire segment analyzing potential core fears about body image for each Enneagram type Don't know your enneagram type? take the test here.To learn more about Mark follow him on instagram at @ennealifecoaching or go to his website: www.ennealifecoaching.comTo learn more about Becca, follow her on instagram at @TakingBackTherapy or go to her website https://fullbloomcounseling.com/To connect with Jana, message her @bodygrieversclubClick here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

In a thought-provoking conversation, registered dietitian Mackenzie Woolwich discusses how to achieve health without the obsession of weight loss. She challenges the conventional weight loss paradigm and its stigma in healthcare, promoting self-advocacy at the doctor's office. Mackenzie emphasizes the importance of redefining health by embracing intuitive eating and movement, critiquing the flawed BMI system and how societal pressures impact our well-being. Listeners are encouraged to prioritize health beyond diet culture and rediscover joy in food and movement.

WELCOME TO EPISODE 63 of the Body Grievers® Club.In this solo episode, Bri interviews Sophie House, a NYC lawyer + researcher, and a Body Griever® graduate. In this episode we delve into:• the journey of saying goodbye to the dream of having a "perfect" body + societal expectations tied to body image• challenges of living in a larger body especially with weight bias in healthcare• the cost of existing in a living in a larger body but also how life can be bigger in a larger body• and the healing agents of community + healing your relationship with foodWe also discuss Sophie’s substack, "Making It Big," a newsletter aiming to amplify successful stories of individuals in larger bodies, promoting representation and celebrating achievements.Check out Bri’s feature in Making it Big.Resources:Body Grievers Group: Join the waitlist for the Body Grievers GroupBody Image Bootcamp: Join the waitlist for Body Image Bootcamp [for providers]Making It Big Newsletter: Subscribe to Making it Big SubstackStacy Bias' Fat Archetypes: Stacy Bias’ Fat ArchetypesI'm An Adult on TikTok: Fat History with im.an.adultPodcast Episode with Shanea: Listen to Podcast Ep. 58 Plus Size LoveMake sure to subscribe to the Body Image Breakdown to get the JUICY deets for each episode.

Welcome to episode 62 of the Body Grievers Club!Today we are joined by friend + business Coach Jo White, a registered dietitian and business coach as we talk about talking up unapologetic space in the health + wellness field. Even if you aren't an entrepenuer, you may benefit from this episode, exploring what might it might look like to live your best, unapologetic life. This episode is a little different than our usual. Here's what we get into: my transition from a struggling therapist to thriving coach a breakdown of grief + how it showed up in our life our lives the importance of mindset shifts and the power of taking up space as a business owner. embracing entrepreneurship unapologetically without invitationIf you are a health + wellness provider and you are watching my business from the sidelines and wondering -- how the f*ck does she do this, join my FREE WEBINAR:Burned Out: It's time to shift from burned out helper to bad ass CEOOther resources mentioned in this episode:Bri's Body Image Bootcamp for the providersClick here to get the Body Image Breakdown for Ep 62. Listen The Nutrition + Ambitious Podcast by Jo White