Ignited by Inner Beauty

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Ignited by Inner Beauty is a podcast that is setting the world on fire with body positivity, female empowerment, and self-love. In a world that excessively focuses on outward appearances, we’re in desperate need of a space where women (and all people) can be celebrated for their inner beauty. This podcast is for anyone who wants to hear more about what incredible women in the world are doing (and not simply focus on what their body looks like). Hear from a diverse group of women who share their inner beauty with the world. Learn more at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

  1. 2025-05-20

    #66 Mental health therapist Virginia Oman talks about being diagnosed with MS, losing hope, losing her ability to walk, and using the mind-body connection to overcome hardship to live a joyful life

    When Virginia Oman was diagnosed with MS she lost her ability to walk, lost hope, and almost decided to end her life. She wanted to live on her own terms, so she decided to listen to her body and not be held down by limiting beliefs. She now has more energy, joy, and fulfillment in her life than she ever did, even before MS came into the picture. Today Virginia is a licensed mental health therapist of over 30 years, a life coach, and a certified personal fitness trainer and wellness coach. She combines her three areas of expertise to focus on healing through the holistic mind-body connection. Learn more about Virginia at virginiaoman.com and download the free mind-body guide. Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, join the body-positive book club for women, and subscribe to the Inner Beauty newsletter at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com Ignited by Inner Beauty Music by Ali Urusow Garrett: www.ali-urusow.com

    52 min

  2. 2024-08-14

    #65 Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Jill Moellering talks about how "clean eating" took a toll on her health and what she does now to help people heal their relationship with food and their bodies

    After becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Jill struggled with orthorexia. Her restrictive diet ultimately created an unhealthy relationship with food and took a toll on her emotional and mental well-being. Now having healed from her own struggles, she helps people who are struggling with body image, health issues, self-worth, limiting beliefs, and more. In our discussion, she talks about how stress affects the body, how we can tune into our body's signals, how we can move our bodies from a place of love and not punishment, and more. She talks about how faith has helped her on her journey and the importance of operating from a place of love and feeling loved.  Learn more about Jill:www.wholebeanwellness.com Join her "Freedom and Flourish" Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomandflourish/?locale=nb_NO Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com Ignited by Inner Beauty Music by Ali Urusow Garrett: www.ali-urusow.com

    43 min

  3. 2024-08-12

    #64 Real estate agent and founder of Osso Safe, Sabrina Osso, talks about turning pain into power and working to ensure children and adults feel safe and respected in their homes

    Sabrina Osso was a victim of violence in her home who started Osso Safe to help children and adults feel safe and respected in their homes. She is a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Real Estate Agent on creating and maintaining respect in homes. Her TEDx presentation is entitled "If You're A Victim of Home Violence, Don't Leave...Stay". During the conversation, she talks about the importance of giving a voice to children, who are often the most victimized and most silenced. She educates them on safety and helps to ensure they are living in a safe space.  She talks about how Osso Safe combines education (through books, dances, and shows) and technology to prevent dangerous situations from occurring. She also discusses how Osso Safe communities are held to higher standards. Learn more about Osso Safe at OssoSafe.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com Ignited by Inner Beauty Music by Ali Urusow Garrett: www.ali-urusow.com

    50 min

  4. 2024-08-11

    #63 Motivational speaker and former NFL wife Angela Marshall inspires people to live for themselves and not cave to society's standards

    Angela Marshall was a former NFL wife who lived in the spotlight and had a taste of celebrity lifestyles. She shares that many people wanted her glamorous life, but it wasn't the "perfect" life that many people thought it was. She discusses comparison culture and talks about how life is so much more than just power, money, titles, fame, and other things that society values. Today Angela is a motivational speaker, professional writer, columnist, best-selling author of “The Story & Life of an Ex-NFL Wife", creative consultant, and business over of "In Other Words, By Stone." She encourages people to live vicariously through themselves and not others. Learn more about Angela's work at www.inotherwordsbystone.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com Ignited by Inner Beauty Music by Ali Urusow Garrett: www.ali-urusow.com

    47 min

  5. 2024-08-06

    #62 Dr. Michelle May discusses the science behind a non-diet, weight-inclusive, and mindfulness-based approach to our well-being (and why it's important in this weight-obsessed culture)

    Dr. Michelle May is a former family physician, recovered yo-yo dieter, founder of Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating Programs and Training, and author of the Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat book series that teaches mindful eating to resolve mindless and emotional eating and senseless yo-yo dieting.  She has trained over 800 health professionals to offer mindful eating programs. She is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University and taught a masterclass on mindful eating for the Calm App.  Dr. May is the co-author of an article reviewing the scientific evidence for why healthcare should shift to a weight-neutral approach that presents the evidence and framework for weight‐inclusive patient care practices. During our conversation, she discusses what it means to have a non-diet, weight-inclusive, and mindfulness-based approach to health and wellness. She talks about eating from the inside out by paying attention to hunger, fullness, and feedback from our bodies. She discusses how diets can lead to disordered eating, weight stigma, weight cycling, and other issues that do not lead to better health. She also talks about how people don't have to weigh one specific narrow range to be healthy, beautiful, and acceptable. Learn more about Dr. Michelle May at www.amihungry.comRead here article below: Mauldin, K., May, M., & Clifford, D. (2022). The consequences of a weight‐centric approach to healthcare: A case for a paradigm shift in how clinicians address body weight. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. https://aspenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ncp.10885 Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com Ignited by Inner Beauty Music by Ali Urusow Garrett: www.ali-urusow.com

    50 min

  6. 2024-07-15

    #61 Licensed therapist and personal trainer Jessica Jamison talks about body acceptance, the mind-body connection, and how we can bridge the gap between mental health and physical health

    Jessica is a licensed therapist and personal trainer who practices from an anti-diet, weight-inclusive, and Health at Every Size approach, but for a long time she struggled with her body image. She went years and years with undiagnosed anorexia, but she had a wake-up call when she had trouble getting pregnant. She shifted to focus on how working out made her feel instead of how it made her look. She talks about the mind-body connection, Health at Every Size, and how we can take care of ourselves while bridging the gap between our mental health and physical health. She also talks about how healing is possible for anyone struggling with food and body image. You can learn more about Jessica at revolutionhc.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com Ignited by Inner Beauty Music by Ali Urusow Garrett: www.ali-urusow.com

    37 min

  7. 2024-07-10

    #60 From failing home EC to becoming internet-famous for her upcycled fashion creations, Refashionista Sheri talks about how anyone can discover their own unique style through creativity

    Sheri failed home EC, but that didn't stop her from becoming the one-woman show behind "Confessions of a Refashionista." On her website and YouTube channel, Sheri shares her free upcycling tutorials that help people create sustainable and fashionable clothing. During our conversation, Sheri talks about her journey from modeling in Japan to starting a magazine in Greece, with many other stops along the way. She talks about learning to sew at 38 and making sustainable clothing that fits her body. She was even the Gen X winner of episode 12 of CTV's Battle of the Generations hosted by Lilly Singh. Sheri discusses sustainable consumption, boosting your confidence when making clothing, how perfection is the enemy of good, and rejecting fashion trends to find her own style. Learn more about Sheri at https://www.refashionistasheri.com/ Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

    51 min

  8. 2024-07-09

    #59 Author, poet, and trauma survivor Sammie Bennett talks about her book, The Upside-Down Forest: Fables on Trauma Recovery, a picture book for adults about healing from trauma

    Sammie is an author, poet, and trauma survivor.In her picture book for adults, The Upside-Down Forest: Fables on Trauma Recovery, she parallels counseling in the way that she talks about healing from childhood trauma. These stories are entertaining and creatively discuss trauma in a gentle way for survivors. So, while they can simply be taken as wonderful stories, people can also gain a deeper meaning from them as they are able. During our conversation, Sammie talks about being a nurturer and not neglecting herself. She also talks about her hope that these books will help people connect with their inner child.  Learn more about Sammie: sammiebennett.com Learn more about Ignited by Inner Beauty, buy merchandise, and join the body-positive book club for women: ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

    30 min
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Ignited by Inner Beauty is a podcast that is setting the world on fire with body positivity, female empowerment, and self-love. In a world that excessively focuses on outward appearances, we’re in desperate need of a space where women (and all people) can be celebrated for their inner beauty. This podcast is for anyone who wants to hear more about what incredible women in the world are doing (and not simply focus on what their body looks like). Hear from a diverse group of women who share their inner beauty with the world. Learn more at ignitedbyinnerbeauty.com

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