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“I can’t express how much this podcast has meant to me, and truly to so many sides of me—the mom unlearning that food is one of the ways I must show love for my kid whose sensory processing differences leave room for only 5% fat Fage yogurt and non-squishy chocolate cookies; the millennial seeking...”Read full review »
Cgillum36 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/24
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“From a mid-forties mom, this is so relatable and such important discussion. Plus the shoes recs are on-point. Thanks!”
Jennifer 23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
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“Thank you, Virginia, for your insightful takes on difficult topics. And thanks for stopping me from buying a Nood!! Love you keep up the good work.”
StephNateHollis via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/22/24
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“Really appreciate this show and the important discussions that take place”
Xriotgirlx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/24
“The best place to start.”
emilielimaburke via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/24
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“Should be required listening!”
ninaboutsikaris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/24
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“I am so glad I have found this podcast through another eye opening podcast. I have never embraced who I really am and have felt ashamed till recently. Thank you for what you all do.”
Hostel1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/23
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“Thanks to this podcast I’ve been able to stop the endless search for a whole grain bread that my child will eat, let him have white bread, see that this did not affect his health, and move on with my life. Thank you!!”
Erin in Oly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/18/23
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“It’s a joy to listen and to be a part of this community. Thank you so much!”
Anonymous9843 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/16/23
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“Not just for parents, not just for marginalized bodies. Great info presented in a fun and interesting way.”
montgomc1000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
“I don’t have kids and I’m not fat but I love this podcast! Virginia handles so many topics that affect us all- from body, food, exercise, kids, clothes, lifestyle, social issues- with kindness and unflinching dedication to trying to be better. She makes me want to be better.
I’m thankful for...”Read full review »
Kellyanne F via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
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“These two woman, both of whom have ZERO credentials or education in ANY health setting (doctors, nutrition, mental health) like to speak on these important topics like experts. THEY ARE NOT. if you’re listening solely for comical entertainment then go for it, bc that’s all it is. Fat and body...”Read full review »
letyourguestspeak via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/23
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“I’m so grateful for this podcast and all of Virginia Sole-Smith’s work! She makes my life better.”
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaaaaaa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/06/23
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“Virginia has such a lovely way with words — her storytelling style is clear, bolstered by SO MUCH background research and reading, yet still conversational and easy to listen to. She brings up some really interesting and important topics (why aren’t there more fat bodies in my kid’s picture...”Read full review »
emc.mack via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/22/23
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“I have found this podcast to be so helpful for my own food journey, even though I don’t have kids!”
michi.davidson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/23
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“I tell anyone I can about this podcast. So smart, so important, and so fun to listen to. As a mom of two boys, and as a 46-yr-old straight-sized woman who had begun to doubt a lot of the diet industry lies and damaging standards I’d previously bought into, it’s so freeing and satisfying to listen...”Read full review »
Gina’s Burnt Toast Review via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/23
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“Virginia sand Corrine bring a fresh perspective to the anti-diet conversion that I really appreciate. This podcast (and the newsletter of the same name) have made me a better thinker and an all-around more whole person.”
schmemily78 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/17/23
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“Listening to Burnt Toast has been such a great addition to the other fat liberation podcasts I listen to regularly. I do not have children but I am a fat chiropractor who takes care of people of all ages and love helping dismantle diet culture on the regular with them. She has so many insightful...”Read full review »
JenJen1023 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/23
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“As an almost 60 year old woman who literally could count on one hand the years I remember feeling anything close to peace with my body(even when I would have been considered “thin”), finding the podcast is amazing!
Virginia and guests share important truths, science-backed research and so very...”Read full review »
Afryshort via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/23
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“Careful research and reporting make both this podcast and Virginia’s book, Fat Talk, an absolute revelation in the face of anti-fat bias, thin white privilege, the patriarchy, and racism. This subject is complex and more than just about health. Anyone who is satisfied in resting on their laurels...”Read full review »
DeeKal via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/23
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“I love the balance of mom-centered conversations here. As a childless woman I find I am left out of many of conversations about fat/body/diet liberation. But Virginia does a wonderful job! Keep it up!”
Sun life user via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/14/23
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“Oh, how I wish I’d found Virginia’s work when my kids were younger—life would have been a LOT easier. I’m so glad I found her now, though, as I’ve decided to give diet culture the middle finger and embrace the body middle age has given me. Thank you, Virginia, guests, Corinne, and the whole Burnt...”Read full review »
Texas Blueberry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/12/23
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“I love Virginia and Colleen and the insight they bring to so many important topics! And I am so thankful for tools to raise my daughter to love her body! #indulgencegospel4life”
Heather Brox via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/23
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“This podcast is my butter! I love so much about Virginia and all of the guests, but the highlight for me has to be the butter at the end. Corrine’s recommendation for leggings on Girlfriend Collective helped me end a years long search for a sports bra. I trust all of their recommendations and so...”Read full review »
stschwartz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/23
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“So I am “skinny fat”- size 14-16 and 41 years old and I honestly love my body. And it always felt wrong to do so- cheat days and fad diets and “wanting to loose 5 lbs” never quite resonated with me. It was like I knew that there was a better way out there but never before finding Virginia’s...”Read full review »
CaraKR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/05/23
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“I’m 56. I was raised to think that my worth was tied to my looks and weight. Your interviews and your expertise have given me respite from diet culture and fat phobia that are SO PREVALENT in media and day-to-day interactions with family and friends. I’m grateful to have a space to join and hear...”Read full review »
LAF1966 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/23
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“I know I will not raise my children perfectly but one thing I am determined not to do is pass on the body issues that have shaped so much of my life and every week this podcast makes me feel more and more sure that I can give my kids a chance to be safe in their bodies and maybe learn to be safe...”Read full review »
Ellen Bell2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/23
“Completely unrelated Watergate satire aside, every one of us in this American culture has been affected, directly or indirectly, by generations of messages demanding of (primarily cis) women (and others) that their bodies are not really their own. Having commodified and sexualized every detail of...”Read full review »
Sondra (MN) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/23
“Virginia is an incredible host and has an amazing capacity to synthesize really nuanced topics with clarity and in a way that makes you just want to keep listening! Absolutely required listening for parents + recommended listening for everyone else!”
Aaug9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/23
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“Impressive variety of guests, topics, and thought provoking questions about our culture. Love it!”
Mmjeann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/23
“Oh wait, that’s everyone! This podcast is so important and I look forward to it every week. There’s a powerful combination of care and research that makes it stand out. And I always look forward to the episodes with Corinne!”
mmh379 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/19/23
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“This podcast is so important, well-researched, well-presented, and fun to listen to. I learn something new every episode. I have been working on my own diet culture/body positivity journey since the 1970s and love listening to Virginia and her guests.”
noporunner68 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/23
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“I wish I had had adults like Virginia Sole-Smith in my life when I was a child. This podcast is so edifying for me as someone who works with kids and how to help them to not feel how I felt.”
alextyrian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/23
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“Virginia does an amazing job of unpacking this important topic. She brings research, amazing communication skills, humor and a connection and trust within the fat community to make the most interesting and educational episodes. I particularly love the butter section at the end of each episode...”Read full review »
1836683 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“If you actually listen to (and read) what the host of this podcast and her guests are saying and writing it may change the way you think about bodies, biases, and more. The podcast is sometimes serious and sometimes just fun—and always excellent.”
glc Oakland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“Virginia, Corinne and their guests promote well-rounded lives full of great food, joyful movement, and pursuit of hobbies, all free from the labels and limitations that society places on bigger bodies. You are not defined by the number on the scale, and they remind listeners of this fact in every...”Read full review »
Kaymiddle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“Thank you for helping me understand fatphobia and how much money the economy makes off of shaming women. Your research evidence is convincing and thorough ( as a librarian, I love to see the evidence - if any commenters gripe, they have not done the research it is clear) - disordered eating leads...”Read full review »
stellaherzig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/11/23
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“"Thinness is "white supremacy". That's about the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
Somebody should tell her the "card" has expired.”Read full review »
dressedwarrior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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“This podcast and the work of Virginia and her team is such important work! Can’t wait to dive into Fat Talk and continue learning and growing.”
Kmz4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/03/23
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“At a time when our society is spiraling into an crisis, and kids are literally getting sick and dying, this lady is advocating encouraging unhealthy habits. What can I say? I guess with doctor Oz out of the picture we needed a new pseudo-medical expert quack.”
Von Rumford via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/23
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“Are you sick of right wingers having all the fun floating pseudoscience and making wild claims that fly in the face of medical professionals? Well now the left has its very own version! For anyone who heard this person on Fresh Air and thought “Hey, is this person a doctor? Did NPR fact check...”Read full review »
evanseesred via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/26/23
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“I’m learning so much!”
H shouldice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23
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“This podcast Is wonderfully empowering for all people who want to understand and stand up against fat phobia in its many forms. I was put on my first diet at age 7 and my journey is like so many others that were told their body is wrong and they are undesirable because of their own failings at...”Read full review »
AuntieAmber via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
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“I got here like I assume many others did, by clicking recommendations I assume came from listening to all of Maintenance Phase and similar podcasts. It is really nice to hear more of the content I’m interested in but geared towards parents. Fatphobia, eating, aging, health, and everything else...”Read full review »
Impressed_success via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/23
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“I don’t have kids yet, but I don’t want them to grow up with the body struggles I had. I love listening to this podcast to get ideas for how to talk to my future kids, and also to help myself unlearn problematic views before I become a parent. The podcast is also so fun, and all the topics are...”Read full review »
mwest4834 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/25/23
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“I’ve been gaining a bit of weight lately, and along with all of the diet culture influenced thoughts and feelings that’s bringing up, for the first time in my life there’s a voice in my head questioning them, asking “what if gaining weight is ok, and not something I need to tear myself down...”Read full review »
Francesbeans via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/23
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“I love this podcast! I highly recommend giving it a listen if you’re trying to escape diet culture or just want learn more about having a body. Some good parenting nuggets as well but I would listen even if I wasn’t a parent. Virginia is a treat for the ears and the soul.”
Ocanagirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/22
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“I can’t tell you how much this podcast has helped me. Virginia shows up for all of us trying to navigate a healthy attitude towards all bodies and all peoples. She humbly takes on difficult topics and shares her knowledge freely. If you need clothing tips, she’s got them. If you need to know...”Read full review »
All Hallows Erin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/22
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“Virginia shares a whole person view on anti diet coupled with the realities of parenting. Love her voice in my anti diet journey.”
Karen from Oakland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/22
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