Tina is a trauma therapist who specializes in EMDR and group psychotherapy. She's a plant lover and author of The Perfectionism Journal. In this episode, we'll discuss Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, what's considered trauma, and the three types of perfectionism. Tina shares insight about how trauma is resolved, ways to cope with perfectionism, and the benefits of EMDR.  Make sure to follow @green.circle.collective and @everyounceofstrength on Instagram. Check out Green Circle...

Jaimie Weisberg is an eating disorder survivor, body positive activist, and continues to break barriers and chairs. She's an advocate for body neutrality and taking down fatphobia. In this episode, we discuss relationships with food growing up, medications to suppress appetite, pressure for weight loss surgery, fat camps, and starvation diets. Jaimie talks about eating disorder recovery in a bigger body, size inclusivity, and what she's gained from giving up on weight loss. Make sure to...

In this episode, Mibi Bradshaw Harp shares her story about advocacy for policy change, Medicaid, and social justice. She responds to questions such as, "Do you feel like the rehabilitation of inmates is adequate?", "How do you prioritize your own mental health as a caretaker?", and "Where are the advocates for those struggling with mental illness in prison?". Mibi explains how we can take down stigma and spread awareness for those with severe mental illness and better advocate for caretakers....

Krista Couch is a certified life coach and helps individuals stop binge eating for good. She's the podcast host of The Binge Eating Coach Podcast and created a course to help take your 1st step to overcome binge eating. In this episode, we discuss all things disordered eating, recovery, and diet culture. Krista explains stopping the urge to binge, the restrict-binge cycle, and the difference between overeating and binge eating.  Make sure to follow @bingeeatingcoach on Instagram and follow...

Dietitian Kristie is a certified diabetes educator and dietitian who's passionate about helping women manage blood sugars and eat without confusion. She values food freedom and health at every size. In this episode, we discuss type 1 and type 2 diabetes, balancing blood sugars and insulin, and disordered eating while managing diabetes. Kristie shares insight on diabetes misconceptions, body sizes, and carbohydrates.  Make sure to follow @type2diabetes.nutritionist and @everyounceofstrength...

Maggie Landes is the podcast host of the Eatfulencer Podcast, has a Master's degree in Public Health Nutrition, and practiced pediatrics for almost 20 years. She shares her story of becoming a physician, recieving a cancer diagnosis, and hunting for the perfect way to eat. In this episode, we discuss if food is fuel, weight stigma in healthcare, and emotional eating. Maggie explains Health at Every Size, diet disrupting, and advocating for ourselves in the doctor's office.  Make sure to...

In this episode, Marcus Hayden discusses his story coming out as gay as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and preparing to receive a mission call. Marcus responds to questions such as, "What do you do when church hurts?", "Why do you stay in the church?", and "How can we better minister to the queer community?". He explains how we can better love and support those that are apart of the rainbow community both inside and outside of the church. Marcus leaves listeners...

In this episode, Cooper Baker shares his journey coming out as gay and responses that he received through that process such as, "I knew it!" or, "This is really hard for me." He explains what his plan is moving forward and his feelings as he goes through the process of removing his records from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Cooper adds lightheartedness while discussing shopping for heels, dating men, and attending pride parades. He leaves listeners with ideas of how to...

Shae Taylor is an eating disorder survivor turned mental health advocate helping to normalize intuitive eating and is actively promoting body positivity. She’s unapologetically herself and here today to tell her story about relationships with food, body, and self-love. In this episode, we discuss the effects of eating disorders on relationships, navigating style and size in a wardrobe, and understanding self-harm. Shae shares her insight on long roads to lasting recovery, body image battles,...

Lacey Bagley is a queer therapist that focuses on nourishing self-worth and empowerment for Q+ individuals, couples, polyamourous networks, and families. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and is the founder of Celebrate Therapy. In this episode, we talk about polyamourous networks, eating disorders, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists. Lacey informs listeners about marginalized communities, body dysphoria/dysmorphia, and nourishing...

Tiffany Herlin is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist here in Utah. She’s all about finding balance in life emotionally, mentally, and physically. Tiffany is an advocate for mindfulness, self-love, and movement. In this episode, we discuss shopping for the right professionals, qualities and qualifications to look for, and when to switch therapists. Tiffany shares her experience with grief, social work, and incorporating exercise with mindfulness.  Be sure to follow...

Tahanna Tucker is the co-founder of the nonprofit organization Grief to Grace and an advocate for providing restoration and long-term healing to those who have lost a loved one. Her mission is to raise awareness, educate families, connect individuals to resources, and turn tragedy into triumph. In this episode, Tahanna shares her own story of the sudden loss of a loved one due to an unexpected tragedy, shares her perspective on grief, and encourages resilience. Be sure to check out...

Paige Schmidt is a podcast host, coach, and online advocate. She focuses on food freedom, money anxieties, and body image. In this episode, we’ll discuss living aligned, health without obsession, and financial anxiety. Paige shares her experiences with food and exercise, the crossover between diets and budgeting, and helping women find balance with food and money. Be sure to follow @paigeschmidt on Instagram, visit paigeschmidt.com, and check out https://paige-schmidt-llc.ck.page/2a5ff13a81...

Emily Clarke is an advocate for self-love, body acceptance, and showing up authentically. She is tearing down misinformation, homophobia, and fat-shaming. In this episode, we discuss living in a bigger body, looking through lenses of love, and incorporating must in our lives. Emily shares insight into taking what serves you, faith transitions, and body appreciation. Be sure to check out @yourfriend_em on Instagram and make sure to follow @everyounceofstrength. Visit...

Today, I'm sitting down recording a solo episode with me, myself, and I to answer all of the questions you submitted. Stay tuned to hear all about the fruit snack hierarchy, how I pushed through recovery even when it seemed easier to quit, and what the future is for Every Ounce. TW: This episode discusses eating disorders and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is adviced. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) Introduction (0:52) What eating disorder(s) did you...

Nathan Shuherk is a disability advocate and public speaker living with schizophrenia and panic disorder. He shares his story of a schizophrenia diagnosis, his personal experiences, and awareness for what the illness really is. In this episode, we discuss panic disorder, positive and negative symptoms of psychosis, and if recovery is a reality. Nathan also discusses how he chooses to manage symptoms, ways he's tearing down stigma, and hope for individuals when times are tough. Be sure to...

Casey Newman is a certified holistic health coach and yoga teacher. She actively helps humans release toxic patterns through yoga, intentional daily rituals, and overall wellness. In this episode, we discuss affirmations, prioritizing self-care, and body image. Casey shares insight on overcoming toxic thought patterns, incorporating journaling, and the benefits of yoga. Be sure to check out @heycaseynewman on Instagram and visit caseynewman.com for more inspiration. Make sure to follow...

Mimi Cole is the podcast host of The Lovely Becoming, therapist in training, and advocate for body respect and acceptance. She has insight on having an intuitive relationship around food, making therapy concepts more accessible, and personal experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder (or better known as OCD). In this episode, we discuss unlearning and becoming, common myths about therapy, and obsessions vs. compulsions. Mimi shares with listeners the importance of radical acts of...

In this episode, Amelia Zachry discusses her personal insight with bipolar disorder, the effects of post traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal ideation. Amelia is a soon to be author and advocate for normalizing mental illness and removing stigma. She sheds light on struggles in relationships with bipolar, life after rape, and gives hope that a rewarding life is within reach. From victim blaming, bipolar inconsistencies, and overcoming past trauma, Amelia and Lexie cover it all.  TW: This...

Nate Garner is the podcast co-host of Les Be Gay, an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, sex education reform, and drug abuse awareness. In this episode, Nate and Lexie dive into what the LGBTQIAP+ labels stand for, questioning coming out, and what fluid sexuality is all about. Nate gives insight on queer history, supporting the community, and stereotypes of gay life. We also discuss mental health, polices and laws, and relationships in the queer community. Be sure to check out @lesbegaypodcast and...

Amy Harman is a psychotherapist specialized in eating disorder treatment. She’s passionate about helping others with body image, intuitive eating, and health at every size. Not only that, but she’s also a licensed marriage and family therapist and the author of Perfectly Imperfect. In this episode, we discuss everything from bad body image days to what weight loss won't cure. Amy informs listeners about body neutrality and body respect, eating disorder treatment, and overcoming toxic...

Jayde Barber is the podcast host of Students of Mind, advocate for mental health and breaking stigma, psychology student, and artist. She has unique, personal insight with being a black woman while also struggling with anxiety, depression, anorexia, and bulimia. In this episode, we discuss the impact of art therapy, microaggressions of racism, and wrestling with mental illness. Jayde shares her experience with finding balance between restriction and binging, supporting people of color, and...

Hannah Renae is an author who shares her experience in three rehabs, four psychiatric wards, twenty-two days in a jail cell, and one suicide attempt in less than a year. Hannah has faced untreated mental illness, severe substance abuse, life-changing trauma, and two major deaths. In this episode, we discuss healing from self-harm, setting boundaries, and how to support those struggling with addiction. Hannah expresses her hope for listeners, gives insight on suicidal ideation, and encourages...

In this episode, Mary Claire discusses singles coaching, dating app stigmas, and settling in relationships. She is a clinical mental health counselor, a passionate fan of The Bachelor, and helps women rock the single life while dating with intention. She specializes in helping women identify their values, set relationship goals, and enjoy the process of dating. Are people on dating apps desperate? How do you break the cycle of dating despair? How do you incorporate more self-love? If you're...