The Body Grievers® Club

Welcome to another episode of the Body Grievers Club! Today's guest is Tory Stroker, an anti-diet registered dietitian and mom from New Jersey, discussing body image, pregnancy, and postpartum.Tory shares her personal journey through pregnancy and postpartum, navigating body image challenges and the lack of resources available. She emphasizes the importance of discussing the complexities of body changes during this time.The conversation delves into the pressures and expectations surrounding pregnancy and postpartum body image, including societal comments and internalized beliefs. Tory highlights the need for support and setting boundaries to honor individual experiences.Listeners can access Tory's postpartum body image masterclass here.Follow her on instagram here. Follow her substack here. Find her website here. PLUS a reminder to UNLOCK BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT : Access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance.

Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers® Club! In this episode, Bri dives deep into the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with her friend and expert therapist, Molly Bahr. Molly will hot seat coach Bri around a body image hurdle: feeling discomfort of feeling her stomach touch her legs. Through IFS, Molly helps Bri identify and connect with different parts of herself, some named after well known TV characters including Monica from Friends and Disgust from Inside Out Molly guides Bri through understanding the roles of these protective parts and the underlying fears they hold This episode will demonstrate how even the greatly skilled Body Image with Bri's is bested by her own "logic" in order to unconsciously self protectBri will give you all the JUCIY behind the scene thoughts in her newest newsletter The Body Image Breakdown. Be sure to subscribe to get behind the episodes details, transcripts and more.To work with Molly, get on her waitlist or purchase a replay of our joint Master Class on Healing Body Image Wounds with IFS .

If you are cynic about love because of your body image - this is the episode for YOU!In this episode, Texas native, nurse practictioner + Body Griever® graduate Shanea Palone takes us through her incredible LOVE STORY of meeting her now husband + love of her life. Dating in a large body made dating hard for Shanea, but through ALL the bad dates, bad experiences + proverbial frogs, it all pales in comparison to the joy she feels now with her husband. Walk down memory lane with us as we explore how Shanea went from Body Griever® to Wife + Mom.Want to purchase the Fat Love, Sex + Body Image Q+A we discuss in this episode? Click here for replay access.If you are struggling with the grief of dating in your current body, we would love to support your inside the Body Grievers Community.

In this episode Bri + Jana explore how they would coach someone through the hurdle of a partner telling them they don't find them attractive since their weight gain.Bri + Jana believe that our partners attraction to us is NOT our responsibility + says MORE about their views on bodies and what's going on with them. But they also hold space for the discomfort and grief accompanied with these sentiments. In this episode they will discuss:- how the patriarchy and male gaze impacts our view of beauty and attraction as well as the conditioning of media- some thought strategies around how to explore your partners feedback without taking it personally- tough questions you need consider about what you desire + value in relationshipsTake the Harvard Bias Test here.If you are struggling with the grief of gaining weight, we would love to support your inside the Body Grievers Community. ⁠

In today's episode of the Body Grievers club, Bri + Jana talk about how gaining weight does not mean that you are giving up on yourself. Some other key themes in the episode include challenges you might face when resisting societal norms  insights into the complexities of grief + body image Bri + Jana’s personal growth stories, including freedom from self-punishment and navigating life without hyper-focusing on body size. an offering of hope recognizing that true freedom comes from letting go of unrealistic expectations.

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Amanda Mittman. Amanda is an RD and the owner of Happy Valley Nutrition + Bitchin Body Image RD.In this episode we talk about the hurdles keeping your provider from having the body image conversation. If you are a provider, consider grabbing Amanda's Body Image Toolkit link or find out more about her in her bio on her ⁠instagram page⁠.To hear MORE on Amanda's success as a business owner, be sure to tune into ⁠Episode 2 of Bri's Biz Bytes Podcast.⁠

WELCOME to EP. 54 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 1 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance. how to the identify between the parts/ levels to body image distress how to reclaim choice in moments of distress  The multifaceted parts to body image healing [and why healing is so hard] 00:49 Introducing the Seven-Step Framework03:18 Understanding Body Image Distress06:06 Exploring Physical and Mental Sensations08:52 Short-Term vs Long-Term Outcomes16:45 Building Awareness and Self-TalkClick HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 53 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 2 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance.In this episode we will discuss: two criteria to measure your self talk why reassessing self talk usually fails the importance of changing internal narratives to reduce distress related to body image the need for kind and compassionate internal dialogues Various methods to reassess and improve your body talkWe provide 3 tangible tips to help you REASSESS Self Talk [STEP 2]TLDR? Check out our timestamps for the episode: 01:02 Understanding the Impact of Self Talk01:47 Finding Small Wins in Body Image Healing02:30 Muscle Memory and Body Image05:09 Reality Testing Your Thoughts06:53 Building Awareness and Reassessing Self Talk08:39 Practical Tips for Body Image Awareness11:00 Creating Space for Grief14:49 Personalizing Your Healing Journey⁠Click HERE⁠⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox⁠ ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠⁠To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at⁠ ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠⁠

Welcome to episode 52 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 3 of this 7 part mini series. Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance.In this episode the hosts will discuss: why body love or positive affirmations don’t work understanding why body distress occurs And how to examine in a trauma informed wayWe provide 3 tangible tips to help you INVESTIGATE [Step 3]TLDR? Here are the timestamps for this episode. 01:36 Exploring Body Image Triggers04:43 Common Body Image Distress Scenarios06:49 Understanding Body Image Triggers09:43 Coping with Body Image Distress12:49 Digging into Trauma-Informed Exploration18:08 Building Your Coping Skills Toolbox25:40 The Importance of Community SupportClick HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 51 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 4 of this 7 part mini series. Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance.In this episode we will discuss:• what SEXY permission looks like• the difference between self efficacy + self esteem• how permission can shift you from people pleasing to a courageous communicatorTLDR? Timestamps for the episode include:00:30 Living Your Best Life Now01:41 Grieving in Costa Rica03:56 Managing Grief and Embracing Joy09:07 Creating Unapologetic Memories14:53 Reflecting on “the Journey”17:51 Journaling Prompts and Final ThoughtsWe provide 3 journal prompt questions to help CREATE sexy self permission [Step 4] at the end of this episode!Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.To Get Bri’s 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠