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Welcome to the BodPod! The podcast where every BODY is welcome, with your host and Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim. Each week, we welcome old and new friends to talk all things related to body image, self-love, and confidence! THIS is the BodPod.Podcast hosts
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- THIS is how we've got dating all WRONG with Lily WombleOn today’s episode of The BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim had a fun and enlightening conversation about dating with one of the top matchmakers in the U.S., Lily Womble. They talked about how body confidence affects dating and how to boost it so you can find joy while searching for the one for you. About Lily Womble: Lily Womble was one of the top matchmakers in the U.S. After setting up hundreds of first dates, she realized that with the right tools, high-achieving women could match themselves better than anyone else ever could. She started her company, Date Brazen, five years ago and has since helped thousands of women become their own expert matchmakers with her unconventional, intersectional feminist approach to dating. She's on a mission to interrupt the patriarchal status quo found in the dating world to help women create love lives that are self-trust-filled, settle-proof, and actively joyful. She changes lives daily with her 85k+ TikTok community, Top 4 Relationship Podcast- The Date Brazen Podcast-, and sold-out coaching programs worldwide. She lives in Brooklyn with her fiancé, Chris. Connect with Lily through these links: My Guide to Make Dating Feel Like Self-Care: https://date-brazen.ck.page/c651f5218e RSVP: Creating a Joyful As Fuck Dating Life Workshop- 3.28.23: https://date-brazen.mykajabi.com/joyful-as-fuck Instagram & TikTok: @datebrazen Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. IG: TheBodCon TikTok: TheBodCon Collaborations: hello@thebodcon.com Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- Celebrating International Women’s Day with Gabrielle Richards | The BodPod S2 E11Our BodPod host Rachel K. Grim celebrates International Women’s Day 2023 with the Confidence Coach and Brand Director of confidence-boosting brands - Shapermint, TrueKind, and the BodCon, Gabrielle Richards. They defined what body equity means and how the pathway to achieving body confidence can look different for each of us. It was a fun and informative conversation about the journey to self-love and confidence! Our BodCon app is now live! Join our community and get your daily source of empowerment and confidence. Download the app now on App Store and Play Store! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. IG: TheBodCon TikTok: TheBodCon Collaborations: hello@thebodcon.com Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- The BodPod Feb 28 · 57m 60. Writing Your Way to Self-Love with Virgie Tovar | The BodPod S2 E10This week on the BodPod podcast, Rachel K. Grim and fat activist Virgie Tovar got together to chat about how to love yourself in a world full of beauty standards. They discussed how writing in a journal can help you process your feelings and how to stay true to who you are despite the pressure to conform. It was a great convo about self-care, self-love, and acceptance - don't miss it! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com. IG: TheBodCon TikTok: TheBodCon Collaborations: hello@thebodcon.com Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 59. Beauty Beyond Scars with Iva Ballou | The BodPod S2 E9On this week's BodPod episode, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by Iva Ballou, a transformational speaker, and confidence coach, in discussing beauty beyond what we see on the outside. They chat about how the media often puts people with visible differences in a box and how this can lead to a lack of understanding and appreciation for those people. They talk about how we can create a new narrative that celebrates the beauty, strength, and resilience of people with visible differences. So let's get talking about creating a world that celebrates all kinds of beauty! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com. BodPod EXCLUSIVE Offer from today’s Sponsor: VOESH Use code BODPOD at checkout for 10% off sitewide on voesh.com : https://bit.ly/3Ht4mvC About Today’s Sponsor: VOESH We believe that everyone deserves self-care. Whether that’s fifteen minutes at home or a day at the spa, our mission is to make well-being a part of your everyday routine. Mood included. That’s why we created uncomplicated products made from 100% vegan, good-for-you ingredients. Because self-care should be simple. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 58. How to thrive in a fat phobic industry with fashion editor Bella GerardToday, our BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, is joined by Fashion Editor and Creator Bella Gerard! We talk about how the way you look has nothing to do with your level of health and wellness, and that we need to stop commenting on people’s weight. Plus, we deep dive into brands that use body positivity as an inauthentic approach to quick consumer dollars and remain fat-phobic while they haven’t stayed true to the Body Positive message. Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com. BodPod EXCLUSIVE Offer from today’s Sponsor: VOESH Use code BODPOD at checkout for 10% off sitewide on voesh.com : https://bit.ly/3Ht4mvC About Today’s Sponsor: VOESH We believe that everyone deserves self-care. Whether that’s fifteen minutes at home or a day at the spa, our mission is to make well-being a part of your everyday routine. Mood included. That’s why we created uncomplicated products made from 100% vegan, good-for-you ingredients. Because self-care should be simple. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 57. Reality Check - Can We Handle The Truth? with Stella WilliamsStella Williams joins the BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and special guest Leslie D. Tucker of BodCon to dive deep into her most recent social news. Stella is a noted reviewer of plus-size fashion brands, a plus-size advocate, and more! In today's episode, Stella sheds light on her authentic yet controversial Woods by Jordyn dress review, her long-standing social career, and what keeps her creating like a machine! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com. Today's Sponsor: Shapermint Get an extra 10% OFF SupportiveWear Essentials for every body! For BodPod listeners only...Use code: BODPOD at checkout today. More about Stella: Stella is a powerhouse, with her main reach being across YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Stella exploded in popularity in October 2020 after a meme went viral body shaming her. Stella's consistent body-positive stance on the matter led her to be a continuous influence in plus-size fashion and enjoyed by many viewers of different backgrounds. Stella Williams continues to take her online success to new heights on and offline to showcase authenticity in the industry. In 2021, Stella Williams became Fashion Nova's first size 24 model and by 2022, Stella Williams became a model for Nike. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 56. Your Body Isn’t a Fashion Trend with Designer Julie MolloYour BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, brings Fashion Designer and self-proclaimed Head Bag Lady in Charge, Julie Mollo to the stage! Today we talk about a range of body trends n fashion, including tomboy 90s frames and h*roin chic. Julie started out as a fashion design student, working out of her dorm room, to seeing her designs on none other than Katy Perry all because of a cold email she sent - with *confidence*. Her unique vintage-inspired designs and glitter vinyl put her on the map alongside the fruit-inspired dresses you’ve seen on Katy Perry and other standout celebrities. As a curvy woman, Julie knew to always dress in what makes YOU happy and confident, and never try to fit a mold that’ll leave you feeling less than your best when you walk out the door. Watch now to hear Julie’s story and dive into dressing confidently with us today! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com. BodPod EXCLUSIVE Offer from today's Sponsor: VOESH Use code BODPOD at checkout for 10% off sitewide on voesh.com: https://bit.ly/3j1nirO About Today's Sponsor: VOESH We believe that everyone deserves self-care. Whether that’s fifteen minutes at home or a day at the spa, our mission is to make well-being a part of your everyday routine. Mood included. That’s why we created uncomplicated products made from 100% vegan, good-for-you ingredients. Because self-care should be simple. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 55. The Grief and Loss of PCOS with RN Brianna BlackburnThe BodPod Season 2 welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and practicing RN and Professor Brianna Blackburn! Today, we dive deep into the world of PCOS. PCOS is also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and it affects millions of women every day. It affects our bodies inside and out, from weight fluctuation and discomfort to sexual wellness and fertility. Join us in the conversation of grief and loss that comes with a PCOS diagnosis and the tricks and tips to help you cope and find a sense of comfort in living with it. Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- The BodPod Jan 13 · 43m 54. The real, the raw, the confident with Rachel K. GrimThe BodPod Episode 54 brings us a tell-all with Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim! Every person’s confidence journey looks different, filled with peaks and valleys. Rachel K. Grim’s journey is no exception. From facing homelessness and isolation, and being diagnosed with PCOS which can make weight, fertility, and sexual wellness truly challenging, to building a community of confidence-boosting humans, Rachel shows us that her confidence toolbox was learned and is the best fail-safe she can now tap into during her lowest lows and highest highs. Join us today and get to know our host and build your confidence toolbox! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com . Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 53. The lies we tell ourselves with Leslie TuckerThe BodPod Season 2 welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and Plus-size influencer Leslie Tucker! Join us in sharing the lies we’ve told ourselves in 2022 and how we’re flipping the script and celebrating what makes us unique. We also tap into our worst critics, our biggest bullies, accessibility from the rock climbing gym & beyond, modeling in our undies, and what that looks like for plus-size women who want to try something NEW. Step into your truth, and be true to what’s best for you with Rachel and Leslie today on the BodPod’s first episode of 2023! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 52. Bring on the bad b*tch days! With Zoe Chin LoyThe BodPod Season 2 welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and Plus-size Model, Mom, Wife, and Entrepreneur Zoe Chin Loy! We talk about Zoe’s body confidence experience as a woman, mother, model, and wife, her buzzworthy catwalk struts at Miami Fashion Week 2022, how she met Rachel on set, and her tips on how to turn any sad b*tch day into a bad b*tch day! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out, at thebodcon.com. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 51. The BodPod Season 2 Premiere!The BodPod Season 2 premiere welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and your Season 1 BodPod host Bri! We talk about body confidence during the holidays, give tips you’ll want to reach for all holiday season long, and share our hot takes on if shapewear is really body confident. Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old. Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out, at thebodcon.com. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 50. Talking Body with Lindsay Johnson & Shane SmooreWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to have a special episode as Lindsay Johnson and Shane Smoore take over the podcast! Shane Smoore, also known as Plus Size Trans Guy, is a chubby, queer, trans man who calls the mid-west home. As a model, speaker, and influencer, he is making space for body liberation within the LGBTQIA community. He strives to spread positivity and hopes to empower others to live and wear themselves proudly and to be their authentic selves. Lindsay Johnson is a queer, non-binary, plus size entrepreneur who believes in radical self-acceptance, so much so that they named their company The Radical Connector. They believe in doing deep, healing work to release yourself from harmful systemic beliefs and connect to the radical self-acceptance and self-love waiting for you on the other side. In this episode, Shane will talk about building an online community through his platform, Plus Size Trans Guy, examples from the media that resonated with him as a trans man, and, of course, how there weren’t a lot of examples in the media while he was growing up. Besides this, Shane and Lindsay will discuss the way in which trans and queer people are expected to be brave because of the way they are often treated, whether they would have come out earlier than they did, and the way in which certain words are often used to bully trans and queer people. Last but not least, they’ll chat about having to limit certain things about themselves to fit into labels, why it’s important not to think of gender as linear, and the intersectionality between body image and being a trans person. Plus, they’ll discuss how fashion has kept individuals in larger bodies from expressing themselves. Keep listening to hear how Shane and Lindsay are inspiring others to be true to themselves. Lindsay’s Instagram: @radicallinds Lindsay’s TikTok: @radicallinds Shane’s Instagram: @plussizetransguy Shane’s TikTok: @plussizetransguy Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 49. Talking Body with Carly ComptonWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are joined by the one and only Carly Compton! Carly is an eating disorder survivor, self-love and confidence educator, podcast host, and soon-to-be eating disorder therapist. She will be graduating with her MSW in May with the hopes of working as a licensed clinical social worker and starting her own private practice. Her platform, Paradise Fitness with Carly, is built on breaking up with toxic diet culture and learning how to heal your relationship with food, movement, and your body through a health at every size framework and intuitive eating. Carly hopes to inspire individuals to wear the damn bikini no matter their size and lives by the motto, “My weight does not define my worth.” In this episode, Carly will share how and why she kickstarted Paradise Fitness with Carly including her struggles with an eating disorder and her recovery process, how she turned to humour as a coping mechanism, and how the media plays into stereotypes surrounding people in larger bodies. Besides this, we’ll also chat about Carly’s fitness account and how it has evolved over the years, how she came to the realization that she did not want disordered eating and diet culture to control her life, and how she deals with negative thoughts about her body. Last but not least, we’ll discuss the importance of unfollowing people who make you think twice about your body. Keep listening to hear how Carly is helping others realize that their weight does not define their worth. Instagram: @paradisefitnesswithcarly Website: https://www.paradisefitnesswithcarly.com/ Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- The BodPod Feb 21 · 41m 48. Talking Body with Coach Carey & Smash + Tess' Ashley FreebornWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to have Coach Carey take over the podcast with special guest Smash + Tess’ Ashley Freeborn. Raia (a.k.a Coach Carey) is a three-time certified life coach and motivational speaker. She’s passionate about encouraging others to tap into the confidence they never knew they had. After overcoming various hardships, she transformed her mindset and began a career that empowers others to do the same. Ashley Freeborn is the CEO and founder of Smash + Tess, a brand that’s dedicated to creating “everywear” to take you from the sheets to the streets and disrupt the fashion industry with chic, cozy clothing. After finding a void in the lounge wear market, Ashely attended the summer fashion program at Condé Nast, and the rest is history. Having recently collaborated on the One For All romper, a genderless romper, we are so excited to have these pals together on our show. In this episode, Ashley will talk about the origin story of Smash + Tess, what it’s like working with her mom, and how she brings a community aspect to her business. Besides this, Ashley will also share her advice for moving from an idea to an action when it comes to starting a business while opening up about a time in her life when she wasn’t as confident in herself. Last but not least, Ashley and Raia will discuss their romper collaboration and how it came to be. Keep listening to hear how Raia and Ashley are working to make everyone feel seen and valued. Raia’s Instagram: @coach.carey Smash + Tess’ Instagram: @smashtess Ashley’s Instagram: @ashleyfreeborn For more information about BodCon 2022 and to purchase tickets, click here! Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 47. Talking BodCon with Sarah Nicole Landry & The BodCon Co-FoundersWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we have an extra special episode for you as our cofounders Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward sit down with Sarah Nicole Landry of The Birds Papaya to chat all things BodCon! Sarah Nicole Landry is a mom of four who loves cultivating powerful social media conversations around life and our experiences in it. She is a body confidence activist, speaker, writer, three times cover girl, and weekly host of the Papaya Podcast. After witnessing the incredible conversations taking place in the social space around body confidence, founders of Shine Talent Group Jess and Emily wanted to build a platform that would help amplify these voices and allow this community to share in an experience that would bring people together and help further the impact of this movement. In this episode, Sarah, Jess, and Emily will talk about how the BodCon came to be, what the goal and purpose of the BodCon really is, and the people who have inspired and participated in the BodCon along the way. Besides this, they’ll also chat about confidence, shame, and the way in which the BodCon is creating a space for conversations about these topics and so many more to take place, whether they are difficult or not. Last but not least, Jess and Emily will share the feedback they’ve received about the BodCon from the community and how that has shaped the conference going forward. Keep listening to hear how we at the BodCon and Sarah are working to raise the community up by fostering those difficult but necessary conversations. For more information about BodCon 2022 and to purchase tickets, click here! BodCon Website: www.thebodcon.com BodCon Instagram: @thebodcon Sarah’s Website: www.thebirdspapaya.com Sarah’s Instagram: @thebirdspapaya Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 46. Talking Body with Ali StrokerWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to have Ali Stroker on the show! Ali is a New York-based actor, singer, and author who won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Ado Annie in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma. She has also appeared in a number of series including The Glee Project, Ozark, Only Murders in the Building, Ten Days in the Valley, and will be appearing as a series regular in Netflix’s upcoming limited series Echoes. Ali made history as the first actor who uses a wheelchair to appear on Broadway in the 2015 revival of Spring Awakening and continues to delight audiences through her soloing and theatrical performances. She recently co-wrote a novel, The Chance to Fly, and is gearing up to release her debut picture book, Ali and the Sea Stars, later this spring. In this episode, Ali will share with us her back story, her experience growing up, and how she discovered her passion for theatre. Ali will also discuss her body confidence journey including her relationship with her body, clothes and food, as well as being in a body that you can’t feel. Besides this, we’ll chat about being othered, looking in the mirror for fun versus to be critical, and how our feelings about our bodies change when we want to be desired. Last but not least, Ali will talk about how external messages have shaped how she thought about her body and what being the first actor to use a wheelchair to appear on Broadway has taught her. Keep listening to hear how Ali is working to improve the lives of others through the arts, disabled or not. Instagram: @alistroker Website: https://www.alistroker.com/ Book: The Chance to Fly Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 45. Talking Body with Nikki GarzaWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, I am joined by the one and only Nikki Garza! Nikki is a queer, Latina, plus size actor, content creator, and model known for her roles on Dynasty and Monarch. Her goal is to create diverse media that she herself did not see while growing up. Sharing her message of personal empowerment and loving yourself with her community, she hopes to be the representation that was lacking in her upbringing. Nikki will also be joining us as part of our Hollywood and Body Diversity panel at this year’s BodCon! In this episode, Nikki will share what her career path has looked like so far and how she had been pigeonholed into certain roles while working in theatre. We’ll also chat about how Nikki was the first plus size character on Dynasty, representation in movies and television shows, and the fear and emotional work that comes with wardrobe as a plus size actor, model, and/or performer. Last but not least, Nikki will talk to us about her body confidence journey, the role that social media has played in this, and the advice she has for other plus size people when it comes to feeling confident in their clothes. Keep listening to hear how Nikki is working to help others love their bodies. TikTok: @itsnikki.g Instagram: @itsnikki.g Twitter: @itsnikkigarza Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 44. Talking EveryBody On Stage with Greg CarruthersWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to have Greg Carruthers on the show! Greg is a Toronto-based choreographer, actor, body positive activist, and the founder/artistic producer of EveryBody on Stage, an initiative that aims to break down stigma and fat-phobia in the arts. As a choreographer, Greg’s work has toured to Dubai and won awards for the long-running Toronto production of Disney’s Mary Poppins. He has served as the resident director/choreographer for Canada’s Wonderland and co-wrote and directed the Patron’s Pick of the 2017 Toronto Fringe Festival’s KidsFest. As a performer, Greg was most recently seen on the U.S. tour of Trey Parker’s Cannibal! The Musical. His organization, EveryBody on Stage was the recipient of our inaugural Impact grant and he will be joining us as part of the Body Diversity and Entertainment Industry panel at this year’s BodCon. In this episode, Greg will share with us his performing origin story including how he began dancing and his time going to school for musical theatre. Besides this, we’ll discuss body shaming, body dysmorphia, and disordered eating in the theatre/performance industry and the need for audience support. We’ll also share our experiences with body shaming and dieting including the roles we didn’t receive because of our bodies. Last but not least, Greg will talk about how and why EveryBody on Stage came to be and what they are up to now. Keep listening to hear how Greg is fighting for representation by giving marginalized performers the opportunity to showcase their talents. Greg’s Instagram: @gregcarruthers EveryBody on Stage’s Instagram: @everybodyonstage EveryBody on Stage’s YouTube can be found here Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 43. Talking Body with Melanie FieldWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are joined by actress, writer, and singer Melanie Field! Melanie is known for starring in Heathers, season two of You, Florida Girls, Shrill, The Alienist, and the upcoming Amazon Prime series A League of Their Own. A graduate of NYU and the Yale School of Drama, Melanie started her career on Broadway in shows including The Phantom of the Opera and Evita as well as the first national tour of Wicked. Melanie is passionate about representation and changing the narrative in Hollywood and as result, debuted her music video for Now I Know which chronicles her own body struggles and journey to acceptance. In this episode, Melanie will open up about how she got into performing, why she decided to leave New York to attend the Yale School of Drama, and how she navigated the audition process as a curvy woman. Besides this, Melanie will also talk about her struggle with her body, the continued marginalization of curvy women in the acting industry, and how she came to address her body image journey in her Now I Know music video. Last but not least, we’ll discuss diversity and media representation. Keep listening to hear how Melanie is working to make plus size women feel seen and heard. Instagram: @melanie__field You can watch Melanie’s music video for Now I Know here. Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- The BodPod Jan 10 · 41m 42. Talking Body with Lauren ChanWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to be chatting with Lauren Chan, a size inclusion advocate, model, fashion writer, and the CEO/founder of Henning, an ethical brand of luxury, plus-size clothing. Her writing has been published in outlets like Vogue, Interview, the New York Times, Glamour - where she served as the fashion features editor and the voice of the plus-size fashion beat - and more. Most recently, Lauren founded her clothing line, Henning, which offers luxury women’s wear available in sizes 12 to 26. In this episode, Lauren will talk about how she got her start in the fashion world as a curve model, how she went from modelling to becoming the voice of plus-size fashion at Glamour to designing a fashion line, and her experience pitching stories within the plus-size fashion space. Besides this, we’ll discuss how Lauren built Henning, the learning process she went through, and why it was important for her to create a plus-size line that is luxury. Last but not least, Lauren and I will dive into the complexities of fast fashion, how brands can become more size inclusive, and the body confidence and body positivity movement. Keep listening to hear how Lauren is working to make an impact in the fashion world. Instagram: @lcchan & @henning Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 41. Talking Body with Supermodel EmmeWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are so excited to have Emme on the show. Emme is a model, brand spokesperson, television personality, Revlon’s first full-figured spokeswoman, and was crowned the godmother of the full-figured industry by Oprah Magazine. Often considered to be the first plus-sized supermodel, Emme made history as the first plus-sized model to land on People’s 50 Most Beautiful list, the first plus-sized model to appear on a billboard in Times Square, and the first plus-sized model to land her own contract with a major beauty company. Emme continues to make waves as an advocate and was the first celebrity body image and self-esteem champion invited to speak before a congressional subcommittee in Washington, D.C. to increase awareness of the dangers of eating disorders and poor body image. Through her work as a plus model and designer, she saw the gap in the education system for designers which led to her developing Fashion Without Limits, a global initiative established at her alma mater, Syracuse University, where young designers are taught an inclusive fashion education. Emme also made her New York Fashion Week debut for Chromat in 2017. In this episode, Emme will tell us how she fell into modelling, how she felt being the first plus-sized model in the 90s, and how she left her comfort zone to embrace this career path. Besides this, Emme will also talk about how she maintained her confidence in the face of criticism, how she continues to take care of her body today, and when she became aware of her relationship with her body. Last but not least, we will discuss diet culture including diet products, body perception, and more. Keep listening to hear how Emme is working to spread kindness, empathy, and inclusivity through her work and initiatives. Instagram: @theofficialemma Twitter: @SupermodelEmme Website: https://www.emmestyle.com/ Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 40. Talking 2021 with Meaghan WrayWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are joined by BodCon alum Meaghan Wray to chat about the best and the worst of 2021 with regards to body confidence. Meaghan is a Toronto-based freelance writer and editor with a passion for body liberation and fat positivity. She creates body positive content on Instagram as a side hobby and is currently working on her first book about fatness and desirability. Her work can be found in Chatelaine, Best Health Magazine, Flare.com, and much more! In this episode, Meaghan will share a bit about herself and her passion for writing about experiencing life in a bigger body. Besides this, we will discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the past year when it comes to our bodies, including the media’s role in how we perceive weight, society’s obsession with bodies, and the hypersexualization of young women. We’ll also touch on fashion including companies that are branded as size-inclusive but who’s sizes don’t necessarily match up to the marketing. Of course, we’ll also talk about those new Hooters shorts, Victoria's Secret’s rebrand, and the racist costume Dollarama stores in Ontario offered this past Halloween. But don’t worry, because we will also chat about the positives we saw this year such as representation in movies and television shows and more. Keep listening to hear our body confidence takeaways from 2021! Instagram: @mggghn Website: https://meaghanwray.com/ Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 39. Talking Body with Your Latina Nutritionist Dalina SotoWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are chatting with Dalina Soto, a registered dietitian and licensed dietitian nutritionist. She works as one of the few Spanish speaking RDs in the Philadelphia area and virtually across the country, teaching her clients how to ditch the diet mentality and keep their culture alive. Through her online platform as Your Latina Nutritionist and through her signature Chula method courses, she aims to help clients drop the weight – the weight of body shame and chronic dieting that is! In this episode, Dalina will talk a bit about her journey to becoming a nutritionist and dietitian, why it was important for her to intersect her cultural identity with her work, and her experience going to dietetic school. We’ll also discuss the impact she has had on the Latinx community as a Latina nutritionist and dietitian, the way some foods are marketed as health and unhealthy, and Dalina’s Chula method. Last but not least, Dalina will share her advice for those who struggle with food, their bodies, and criticism from family members during the holidays, including how to set New Year’s intentions without getting sucked into diet culture. Keep listening to hear how Dalina is helping others feel good about their bodies just the way they are. Instagram: @ your.latina.nutritionist TikTok: @yourlatinanutritionist Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
- 38. Talking Body with Stephanie ChinnWelcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to have Stephanie Chinn on the show. Stephanie is an illustrator, best-selling author, speaker, and body confidence advocate whose work focuses on illustrating the different ways we can remind ourselves that we are enough the way we are while unpacking the ways we’ve been led to believe we are not. She began sharing her work on Instagram in 2019 and grew her audience to over 50,000 followers within the year. Recently, she released her debut book Here Sister, Let Me Help You Up which is a collection of original, body-positive feminist artwork. In this episode, Stephanie will tell us how she shifted gears from journalism to art, how art became a form of therapy for her while recovering from addiction, and her relationship with her body throughout her addiction and recovery. Besides this, we’ll also discuss how Stephanie went from using art as therapy for herself to using it as a form of advocacy on social media, how her art ebbs and flows based on what she’s going through, and imposter syndrome. Keep listening to hear how Stephanie is inspiring others to live in the moment, try new things, and let go of their shame. Instagram: @stephaniechinnart Website: https://www.stephaniechinn.com/ Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news! Watch the BodPod on YouTube Follow us @thebodcon Get your BodCon 2023 tickets0 comments0
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