The Body Grievers® Club

In this solo episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri gets real about the question she hears constantly: “Can I be fat and healthy?” She unpacks why “health” is not a moral scorecard, why definitions matter, and how fear and shame sneak into our health journeys. Drawing from her clinical background and lived experience, Bri reframes health as amoral, explores correlation vs. causation in weight research, and offers practical ways to pursue care without handing your humanity to a BMI chart.

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In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri is joined by Toni Davis, an LPC and registered play therapist supervisor from Texas. Together, they discuss how play therapy can help children process emotions and develop a healthy body image. Toni emphasizes how important it is to involve parents in the therapeutic process and offers insights into talking about body image issues. They suggest various books and strategies for parents to teach body positivity and self-acceptance in children. The episode also /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591440

In this episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri jumps into the complex emotions surrounding body image struggles and moving from body grief into radical body acceptance. She outlines her consistent, reliable method for navigating body image experiences and emphasizes the importance of gathering information, separating the story from the emotional distress, and building self-trust. Bri also discusses the role of grief as well as self-compassion in this process and offers advice on coping mechanisms, highli /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591445

In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri is joined by Dr. Lisa Folden, a licensed physical therapist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who specializes in trauma and eating disorder-informed care. Their discussion dives into the concept of 'grieving movement,' how people can find joy in movement, and break free from toxic diet culture. Dr. Folden also shares her insight on embracing weight neutral practices, intuitive movement, and the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional aspec /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591450

In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri shares a personal story about the struggles of finding plus-size clothing, per her very own "Bathing Suit Gate". This story explores the emotional toll of fatphobia, systemic retail issues, and societal biases against larger bodies. Bri also identifies the need for radical body acceptance, encourages self-exploration, and shares strategies for coping with body image issues. The importance of reframing harmful thoughts, building healthier self-perceptions, an /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591455

In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana welcome Margaret Doherty, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss her experiences with pregnancy as a person in a larger body. Margaret shares her journey toward body acceptance, the challenges she faced with medical professionals, and the lack of representation and support for plus-size pregnant women. They also discuss the importance of advocating for oneself in medical settings and the societal pressure on pregnancy. Despite th /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591460

In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri and Jana invite Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach and advocate, to discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals in larger bodies who seek to grow their families. Nicola shares her personal journey with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), pregnancy, and body advocacy. The conversation covers common myths about fertility and body size, ways to find supportive healthcare providers, and strategies to navigate medical appointments. Nicola emphas /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591465

In episode 71 of the Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana are joined by Hannah (they/them), a neurodiverse and gender-queer fitness professional.

The group chats about Hannah's experiences with ADHD and potential autism, the challenges of body image, navigating diet culture, and how movement plays a vital role in managing stress and mental health.

Additionally, Hannah highlights their community, the Body Liberation Playground, which fosters an inclusive and non-judgmental space for divers /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591470

In episode 70 of The Body Grievers® Club, hosts Bri and Jana engage with opera singer and model Alex Frankel, founder of the Hot Fat Guy Club, to discuss topics such as body positivity, challenging societal biases, and redefining masculinity. 

The conversation covers personal journeys through weight cycling, battling body shame, and navigating traditional gender expectations from adolescence to adulthood. Key discussions highlight how to embrace self-confidence and authentic self-exp /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591475

In episode 69 of the Body Grievers® Club podcast, guest Jay Salazar (he/him), a TikTok educator known for his comedic and political content, discusses his experiences with bariatric surgery and then subsequent journey in finding food freedom 

This episode includes:

• Challenges faced post-surgery, including criticism from the bariatric community
• Transitioning to intuitive eating post bariatric surgery
• Navigating towards body positivity
• The pressur /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591480

In episode 68 of The Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana welcome guest Lindley Ashline, a photographer and body liberation activist from Seattle.

Lindley shares her journey towards becoming a fat positive advocate, influenced by her strong sense of justice rooted in her autism. The conversation covers her experiences with body image growing up, the importance of visibility for all body sizes, and overcoming 'picture grief.' 

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WELCOME to Ep. 67 of the podcast!

In this special episode of the Body Grievers Club, host Bri hot seat coaches herself on an IG LIVE where she addresses a significant body image hurdle following a trip from Costa Rica. She recounts her experience of refusing a wheelchair at the Miami airport despite needing one.  This IG live turned podcast episode demonstrates the use of the very same CORE BELIEF framework that she uses with clients toexplore her own body image hurdle.

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In this Q and A episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri answers your most asked questions about Unavoidable Body Grief. We get practical about GLP 1 pressure, boundary setting with family, grieving shifting relationships, health without weight loss, dating confidence, advocating for yourself in medical settings, pregnancy weigh ins, and repairing body image wounds that started at home. If you have ever wondered how to move from “I know what I want to say” to actually saying it out loud, this episode i /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591495

Welcome to episode 65 of the Body Grievers Club.

In this episode, hosts Bri and Jana welcome enneagram experts Becca + Mark on how exploring the Enneagram can help us understand our body image.

Here's what to expect in this episode:

• an overview of what the Enneagram is and how it can help you understand yourself
• how each Enneagram type experiences body image issues differently
• how the Enneagram can help foster self-acceptance and co /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591505

Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers Club. In episode 64, I chat with my friend, client, andcolleague Mackenzie Woolwich, a registered dietitian who helps intuitive eaters find health without weight loss. Wediscuss intuitive eating, body image, and how to navigate the complexities of health outside of diet culture.

Here’s what to expect in the episode:

• 02:37 Challenging the Weight Loss Paradigm
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WELCOME TO EPISODE 63 of the Body Grievers® Club.

In this solo episode, Bri interviews Sophie House, a NYC lawyer + researcher, and a Body Griever® graduate.

In this episode we delve into:

• the journey of saying goodbye to the dream of having a "perfect" body + societal expectations tied to body image

• challenges of living in a larger body especially with weight bias in healthcare

• the cost of existing in a living in a larger body but also how life c /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591525

Welcome to episode 62 of the Body Grievers Club!

Today we are joined by friend + business Coach Jo White, a registered dietitian and business coach as we talk about talking up unapologetic space in the health + wellness field. Even if you aren't an entrepenuer, you may benefit from this episode, exploring what might it might look like to live your best, unapologetic life. T /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591530

Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers Club!

Today we are joined by Leah Kern, a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, who is hosting a FREE PANEL on Summer Support. In this episode, we will discuss:

• Navigating body imag /episode/index/show/66a03cbe-16be-453f-a8ed-b4eca9bff1dd/id/39591535

Welcome to Episode 36 of the Body Grievers Club!

In this UPDATED episode, I'm joined by my fat therapist friends as we dive deep into the world of body image, fat sex, and relationships within the realm of fat liberation.

Grab your mug because the tea is HOT off the stove, where we will candidly chat all things body liberation! From society's messed-up standards to the challenges fat folks face in dating and intimacy, we're leaving no stone unturned.

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