Fatphobia is rampant in the medical community. Doctors and providers are notorious for prescribing weight loss for everything from acid reflux to joint pain. The problem is, this weight loss advice is not only misguided... it's outright harmful. Today on the podcast, we are joined by Ragen Chastain, a speaker, Certified Health Coach, and thought leader in We ... Show More
Nov 19
Q&A: What’s better: eating right when I wake up or waiting until I’m hungry?
<p>Do you really need to eat first thing in the morning…or is it okay to wait? In today’s episode, Jess walks through how to figure out what works best for your body and blood sugar. She shares client stories, easy breakfast ideas for low appetite mornings, and what to track if y ... Show More
7m 23s
Nov 12
Is it picky eating or something deeper? Unpacking ARFID with RD Kristen Nyampong
Is it picky eating or something deeper? In this episode, RD Kristen Nyampong breaks down Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) — what it looks like, how it’s often missed, and why it can show up differently in BIPOC communities. We talk about helping clients expand fo ... Show More
31m 49s
Nov 5
Q&A: My CGM shows spikes after oatmeal. Does that mean I can’t have it?
Getting a blood sugar spike after oatmeal? Don’t panic. This doesn’t mean oats are off-limits. In this episode, Wendy breaks down why oatmeal might cause a spike, how to troubleshoot it, and what to look for in your toppings, timing, and portion sizes. You’ll hear real client exa ... Show More
5m 30s
Jun 2023
What Weight Loss Research Is and ISN'T Telling You with Ragen Chastain
<p class="p1">In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by Ragen Chastain who is a speaker, writer, researcher, Board Certified Patient Advocate, multi-certified health and fitness professional, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, health, and healthcare.</p> <p cl ... Show More
43m 11s
Apr 2016
#58: Body-Positive Healthcare & Fat Acceptance with Ragen Chastain, Health At Every Size Speaker and Activist
<p>Ragen Chastain (<em>Dances with Fat</em>, body-positive speaker, writer, and dancer) shares how she repaired her relationship to food after a long period of dieting, how we can improve healthcare for people in larger bodies, why diet culture and weight stigma are much more har ... Show More
59m 56s
Jan 2020
168: How an M.D. lost 100 pounds from a plant-based keto diet with orthopedic surgeon, Carrie Diulus, M.D.
Carrie Diulus, M.D., is a unique individual in the medical field—not only is she one of the handful of board-certified female orthopedic spine surgeons in the country, but she also wholeheartedly believes in using a holistic approach with every patient she sees. In line with her ... Show More
59m 42s
Mar 2023
2064: 3 Exercises For Weight Loss by Rachel Trotta
Rachel Trotta talks about 3 good exercises for weight loss
Episode 2064: 3 Exercises For Weight Loss by Rachel Trotta
Rachel Trotta is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutritionalist, and health writer living in Red Bank, New Jersey, and helping clients all over the world. S ... Show More
10m 21s
May 2023
Strategies for Overeating and Secret Eating | HSM 587
Help share the maintenance mindset by supporting the Half Size Me Podcast!
As a podcast premium subscriber, you’ll get TONS of access to benefits like early releases, bonus podcasts, audio-recorded Ask Me Anything episodes where I answer your questions, a HUGE libr ... Show More
46m 8s