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...

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...

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...

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...

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 1 of this 7 part mini series. If you are • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • You want to get in the room with Bri + Jana + other body grievers® JOIN MEMBERSHIP + RETREAT 12 months of body image coaching + an in person retreat ⁠⁠Apply Today.⁠⁠ In Grief +...

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 2 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • 2 tangible criteria to measure your self talk • why reassessing self talk usually fails We provide 3 tangible tips to help you REASSESS Self talk [STEP 2] If you are • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for...

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 3 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • How to explore your body image triggers in a trauma informed way We provide 3 tangible tips to help you INVESTIGATE [Step 3] If you are • YOU if are tired of hating your body but body love feels unattainable • You are sitting in the suck of what accepting your current body means for you • You want to get in the...

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 4 of this 7 part mini series. 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 communicator We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help CREATE sexy self permission [Step 4] If you are listening in REAL time [Nov 15 2023] we want to invite you...

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 5 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • what it means to live your BUBBLe [best unapologetic, big beautiful life] • How we lived our BUBBLe in Costa Rica • How grief + joy exist together, not separately We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help you begin living your best life NOW [Step 5] If you are listening in REAL time [Nov 8 2023] we want to...

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 6 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: • What makes it difficult to ask for our needs + wants • How to shift the black + white thinking • Lean into the HELL YES + satisfaction factor of body image' We provide 3 journal prompt questions to consider highlighting your NEEDS for body image work [Step 6] If you are listening in REAL time [Nov 1 2023] we want...

THE BODY GRIEVERS® METHOD is designed to shift you from body grief to body acceptance. This is a part 7 of this 7 part mini series. In this episode we will discuss: What motivates your for CHANGE We talk about the enneagram + how personality + values collide We provide 3 journal prompt questions to consider when thinking about Aligning to Your Values [Step 7] If you are listening in REAL time [Oct 2023] we want to invite you a special event. This is for you if: YOU if are...

In today's episode, Bri is joined by Christine, the Mighty Murphin Fashion Ranger. Christine is a fat liberation and neurodiversity advocate who started an initiative to promote bringing plus size fashion back into stores, #BackToTheRack. Her platform focuses on accepting and respecting bodies regardless of size, challenging fashion brands to be more size inclusive, and discussing the struggles plus size women face in society. PLUS a reminder to UNLOCK BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT : Access to...

In today's episode, Bri is joined by dating coach Lily Womble to discuss the intersections of dating + body image. Lily is an entrepreneur, like Bri, who helps others find their way through the dating world to confront their fears when it comes to love and dating Lily says in the episode, "How have we been socialized to believe about ourselves and what we are worthy of and what is possible for us, especially in our love lives". They discuss coming into your own agency for your pleasure in...

In today's episode, Bri & Jana discuss the how the cult mentality shows up in diet culture and how difficult it can be to get out. • what gaslighting is and what it looks like in diet culture • 3 reasons why people get sucked into cults • A journal prompt exercise to explore your identity around your involvement in "cults" • They also tackle difficult questions like "What would you say to someone who tries to call HAES a cult?" In the episode the documentary we reference is...

BODY IMAGE IS A DIG, not a journey. Whether you are a professional or a body griever this episode is about exploring your body image pain points. In this episode I'll cover: How body image is not just about your body WHY body grief is keeping you stuck How body image is like an archeological dig How to begin to DIG through the CULT of diet culture This episode also gives you the BIGGEST sneak peek of our upcoming body image program: BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT to UNLOCK access to...

In this episode, Bri talks about exploring body image is not a place of arrival. She talks about dating, intimacy, intersect with body image and self esteem. She goes through parts of her body grief framework and how to reframe fears and all or nothing statements. HOW TO WORK WITH BRI +JANA: If you are a provider in the helping profession, you are struggling with how to sell your life changing programs and offerings -- grab my master class "How to Make the Perfect Pitch without icky...

Whether you are a professional or a body griever this episode is ALL about knowing your worth. We discuss: - Building your confidence and self-esteem surrounding money - The connection between body image and money mindset - Overcoming scarcity mindset - Pricing your services as a helper that reflects your value, integrity, and meets the needs of your clients To learn more about Kelly + her book keeping services check out her instagram @kelly.marshall.8 We talk all things enneagram,...

In this episode - Bri + Bonnie explore the concept of body scapegoating! Body scapegoating is when you blame your body for ailments rather than getting curious at what the cause is.  - In this episode we will show you we both move through body distress - we normalize negative beliefs even as body image professionals - and how to shift beliefs that have always been there To learn more about Bonnie and find out about her work - check out her instagram @diet.culture.rebel To learn...

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Joining me today is my great friend Steph Greene. Steph is an expert on fat sex and in this episode we’ll get into the nitty gritty of self-acceptance and what that means within sex and relationships. We’ll talk about how there are such societal double standards between men and women and how women especially tend to not believe and even argue with someone who finds them attractive because it’s so deeply ingrained that a fat body cannot be desirable. Many of us are uncomfortable asking for...

Recently I went to the doctor for a checkup. I had been seeing this doctor for 4 years and I had just seen her 6 months ago, and my blood work looked great. This time, I felt off, my blood work was off, and I hadn’t been taking my thyroid medication regularly. For the first time ever, my doctor brought up intentional weight loss as a solution to my current issues. She even suggested surgery, which I have already had and had a horrible experience with. To say I was shocked is an...

Welcome back to another hot seat coaching session. As the holidays approach, do you find yourself dreading the conversations at dinner because your body has changed? Today’s guest is feeling that apprehension. I’ll coach her through her trauma responses, talking to herself the way she would talk to her niece or a student, and building some planned coping mechanisms. Are you interested in being hot seat coached on the podcast?  We are looking for hot seat guests for 2023 - check it out...

Burnout is highly celebrated in our culture, in America especially. Are you familiar with the phrase, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead?” We’re expected to hustle and grind. When I was very young, I connected my worth to my doing. The attention and compliments I got when I did something that made someone else happy felt really good. Particularly living in a fat body, if I was productive, I was worthy. How can we go about healing from burnout that keeps our cup empty? Realign with your values. ...