This week, Sam and Jenna are sharing an episode from way back in our double-digit days that is so timely for this week in particular! One of our favorites and yours, Claire Chewning joined us way back on episode 80 to talk all things Halloween, including parents’ rules around candy, removing the stigma from candy, and why passing out erasers on Halloween is no fun! This episode is a must listen if you are a person who is around candy EVER (aka everyone) or if you have kids who will be trick...

Halloween is fast approaching, so you know what that means! Lots of people sharing LOTS of opinions about whether or not your kids should eat candy. Sam and Jenna share how they handle sweets with their own children, why they think so many people are obsessed with this conversation, and how they feel about the "Switch Witch," a new Halloween concept that's been making the rounds on social media. Referenced in this episode: "Halloween Candy and Jenna's First Uncrustable" with Claire...

This week your What the Actual Fork hosts are flying solo, as Jenna gets ready to head out on maternity leave! She and Sam share some of the valuable lessons they learned as new moms the first time around and also just commiserate over the chaos that is having a newborn baby. Give yourself the gift of a good night's sleep with Blissy. Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at Blissy.com/FORK and get an additional 30% off. That's Blissy.com/FORK and use code FORK to get an additional 30% off! If...

Lindsey Lusson is a registered dietitian and an absolute  wealth of knowledge about all things related to fertility, PCOS, hypothalamic amenorrhea, period recovery, and so much more. She joins Sam and Jenna today to share her personal journey and to offer advice on how to advocate for yourself in medical offices and fight against weight stigma. You can (and should!) follow Lindsey at @food.freedom.fertility. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack...

This week, Jenna has a much-needed conversation with the brilliant and wonderful Abbie Attwood. Abbie is an anti-diet, weight-inclusive nutritionist and body image coach with a Master’s in Nutrition whose work focuses on disordered eating recovery and body image healing. She runs her own virtual nutrition and coaching practice and is the host of The Full Plate Podcast. Follow Abbie Attwood at @AbbieAttwoodWellness and keep up with her work at AbbieAttwoodWellness.com.  If you’re looking for...

We’re so happy to welcome Kimmie Singh back to the podcast! She joins us this week to talk about finding nuance in nutrition care and supporting body autonomy with clients.  Kimmie Singh, MS, RD, CDN is a self-described fat Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. As the owner of Body Honor Nutrition, a nutrition private practice, she supports individuals to heal their relationship with food and body through a fat-positive and anti-oppressive framework. You can follow her activist work on...

In this week's solo episode, Jenna catches Sam up on her . . . eventful . . . babymoon, and then we talk about the public's seemingly never ending obsession with commenting on pregnant bodies. We also discuss the need for people to practice more empathy, and not just for pregnant women, and we offer some advice on shaping your social media experience to help support your own mental health needs. Sam and the Find Food Freedom® team is headed to Denver along with thousands of other Registered...

This week, pediatric dietitian and nutrition PhD, Dr. Taylor Arnold, returns to share more of her kid nutrition expertise with What the Actual Fork. Dr. Arnold helps us get ready for the Back to School season with tips and resources for talking with teachers and administrators about your kids’ lunches, what to ask teachers so you can make informed decisions about possible food and diet-related curriculum, and much more. Listen to Dr. Arnold's first time on WTAF. You can follow Dr. Arnold...

We’ve all heard of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour… right? Did you go? Let us know about your experience and which Taylor Swift song is your favorite! On this week’s WTAF Podcast episode, Sam and Chelsea share their experiences attending and opinions on the Eras tour. Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/fork Find Chelsea on IG @theflexiblerd More podcasts at WAVE:...

Adams (and numerous like-minded people) shares the dangers of this and helps us to consider a “new normal” – where a child’s privacy is the priority over online fame.

In this episode we discuss the nuances of tying social media into your business.

We discuss body neutrality and strategies to help discover the true reason body image issues may have developed in order to promote an effective healing journey.

We talk about how intuitive eating works during pregnancy and how your eating might change once you know you’re eating for you (or more!).

We talk about how anti-fat bias informs fertility care, how ozempic affects fertility, and Nicola’s tips for getting pregnant.

We talk about how men suffer from diet culture and how Jonny helps men find peace with their bodies.

We chat about the ties between gut health and diet culture, how to differentiate between food rules and food preferences.

we chat about how to approach dating when you are struggling with body image.

We talk about the problems with chatbots replacing human interaction and Sharon’s recommendations for eating disorder resources.

Jenna and Sam reflect on their past, share the advice they would give to their younger selves, and talk about the importance of maintaining gratitude for the present moment.

Jeff Ash shares the ways in which men are affected by diet culture, strategies to switch your mindset away from obsessive body checking, and how to support a partner on an intuitive eating journey.

Leah’s own struggles with an eating disorder while serving in the Navy make her a powerful advocate for other service members who are struggling.

Listen to hear why you might want to get your skin checked.

This week we're diving deep into a topic that we’ve only ever skimmed the surface of in the past: Saying no to being weighed at the doctor's office and how to set that boundary.   We talk about: Definition of personal boundaries Pregnancy boundaries Benefits of setting boundaries When a weight might be necessary for medical care How to gain confidence refusing weights   noweigh.org/resources    If you want to take ownership of your health, today is a good time to start....

YES- You see that right! We have THE one and only Evelyn Tribole, co founder of Intuitive Eating, on the pod this week to talk about: Managing nutrition and cancer  Behind the scenes of her NYT article How to spot fake intuitive eating How to address misrepresentation of intuitive eating How to get started with intuitive eating   Find her on IG at @evelyntribole    Named one of Oprah's favorite things in 2018, Cozy Earth's best-selling bamboo sheet set is...

This week things on WTAF get… graphic (IYKYK)   In this solo episode we talk about: The first trimester Clothes not fitting during pregnancy WTAF happens to the body during pregnancy Getting a negative pregnancy test Finding out the sex    Have you left us a review? Tell us what you think on Apple Podcasts! We appreciate every single one.   Named one of Oprah's favorite things in 2018, Cozy Earth's best-selling bamboo sheet set is temperature-regulating and incredibly soft. “Cozy...