The Body Grievers® Club

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The Body Grievers® Club

Welcome to The Body Grievers® Club – a podcast aimed to help you explore your body image. Bri + Jana are two highly experienced body image coaches. We know that distressful body image can SUCK and we want to sit in that grief with you. But we also want to show you that even in the suck you can still live a great life in the body you have now. No matter how big your body grief is you're never alone when you're part of the Body Grievers® Club. Be sure to follow us on @thebodygrieversclub on instagram!

  1. OCT 30

    The Hot Fat Guy Club: Cultivating Confidence with Alex Frankel

    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-expression, strategies to cultivate  confidence, and the significance of unconditional love and self-acceptance. 00:23 The Birth of the Hot Fat Guy Club 02:02 Body Image from a Male Perspective 05:46 Learning Body Hatred 09:31 The Role of Representation 13:32 Masculinity and Fatphobia 18:41 Positive Fat Male Role Models 23:11 Self-Confidence and Self-Worth 30:23 Creating an Alter Ego for Confidence 34:16 The Hot Fat Guy Club 36:31 Exploring Masculinity and Body Image FOLLOW ALEX: IG: ⁠alexfrankel_the_lionhaired⁠ + ⁠@hotfatguyclub⁠ TikTok: ⁠alexfrankel_the_lionhaired⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.hotfatguyclub.com/⁠ WORK WITH BRI: ⁠Click here ⁠for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

    41 min

  2. OCT 17

    Bariatric Surgery + Food Freedom with Jay Salazar

    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 pressures of existing in both the awareness of anti-diet and the lingering desire for weight loss 00:00 Trigger Warning and Introduction 02:33 Jay's Bariatric Surgery Journey 05:48 Post-Surgery Realizations and Food Freedom 11:40 Navigating Social Media and Criticism + Health Care 14:53 Navigating Healthcare Challenges 19:44 Facing Criticism and Finding Peace 22:14 Reflections on Body Image 24:24 The Ongoing Journey of Self-Acceptance To Find Jay's funny + insightful content, follow him: Instagram: @thejaysalazar_ TikTok: thejaysalazar WORK WITH BRI: Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

    31 min

  3. OCT 10

    Being SEEN: picture grief with Lindley Ashline

    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.'  Here’s what to expect from this episode: 02:03 Lindley's Journey to Fat Positivity 03:08 The Impact of Diet Culture 06:21 Discovering Fat Positivity Online 08:40 The Role of Justice in Body Liberation 12:50 The Power of Representation in Photography 21:59 Challenging Historical Erasure of Fat Bodies 24:58 Navigating Bias in Photography 26:35 Managing Grief Through Photography 27:51 Addressing Physical and Emotional Needs during photos 29:16 The Importance of Feeling Safe 30:02 Personal Experiences and Client Stories 32:52 The Value of Being in Photos 40:10 Preparing for a Photo Shoot 43:57 Resources and Final Thoughts Join Bri and Lindley in their collaborative picture grief masterclass, Unseen: How to Become Part of the Memories Again. This 75 min master class will  dig deep into the emotional complexity and cultural layers of picture grief. Learn more about UNSEEN here.  Save $10 with early bird code: BESEEN10 To work with Lindley Check out: https://bodyliberationphotos.com Learn more about her program SEEN: a 1:1 opportunity to explore your photos:  https://bodyliberationphotos.com/seen A Free Resource: How to Find a Body-Positive Photographer: https://bodyliberationphotos.com/how-to-find-a-bodypositive-photographer A Free Resource: Body Liberation Guide: http://bit.ly/bodyliberationguide  Emily Nagoski quote from Come As You Are: "Images matter. They tell us what’s possible, what things go together, what belongs and what doesn’t belong. And we’re all just trying to belong somewhere.”  To work with Bri: Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

    48 min

  4. JUL 11

    Core Belief Exploration: Why did I refuse a wheelchair in the airport?

    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 to explore her own body image hurdle. Here’s what to expect in this episode: 01:08 Exploring Core Beliefs and Internalized Ableism 10:08 Facing the fears of losing mobility ( PS *crying starts here*) 13:18 Bri’s movement story 16:14 Understanding the Head to Heart Disconnect And so much more! REGISTER FOR A FREE Webinar: Unavoidable Body Grief: Register Here

    31 min

  5. JUL 4

    Unavoidable Body Grief

    Welcome back to another episode of The Body Grievers Club! In the beginning of episode 66, I give you 2 questions for reflection. If my body image wasn't holding me back, how would I show up differently in my life? Why is my body holding me back from doing this? In episode 66, you will explore: How to identify the ways your body image might be holding you back. The importance of living your best life now, regardless of body size. Understanding and addressing "unavoidable body grief." Actionable steps towards body liberation and self-acceptance. We will delve FURTHER into this difficult topic in my FREE WEBINAR: UNAVOIDABLE BODY GRIEF. Join me as we explore this further and learn how to navigate and heal our relationship with our bodies so we can live our best, unapologetic, big beautiful life. Click here to join the free webinar.

    23 min

  6. JUN 27

    Body Image + the Enneagram

    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 compassion a rapid fire segment analyzing potential core fears about body image for each Enneagram type Don't know your enneagram type? take the test here. To learn more about Mark follow him on instagram at @ennealifecoaching or go to his website: www.ennealifecoaching.com To learn more about Becca, follow her on instagram at @TakingBackTherapy or go to her website https://fullbloomcounseling.com/ To connect with Jana, message her @bodygrieversclub Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri!

    48 min

  7. JUN 20

    Health Without Weight Loss with Mackenzie Woolwich

    Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers Club. In episode 64, I chat with my friend, client, and colleague Mackenzie Woolwich, a registered dietitian who helps intuitive eaters find health without weight loss. We discuss 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 03:56 The Impact of Weight Stigma in Healthcare 05:21  Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor's Office 07:36 Redefining Health Beyond Weight 12:00 Social Determinants of Health 15:55 The Problem with BMI and Diet Culture 24:16 Embracing Intuitive Movement 33:42 Health at Every Size as a Social Justice Movement 35:00 How to Work with Mackenzie Woolwich CLICK HERE to get access to Mack’s Free Training, Shifting Your Desire for Weight Loss. Resources Mentioned: Body Scapegoating with Bonnie Roney Ep. Advocating for your self at the doctors Ep. Redefining Health Master Class Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

    37 min

  8. JUN 12

    I shouldn't be crying over pancakes and "Making It Big".

    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 can be bigger in a larger body • and the healing agents of community + healing your relationship with food We also discuss Sophie’s substack, "Making It Big," a newsletter aiming to amplify successful stories of individuals in larger bodies, promoting representation and celebrating achievements. Check out Bri’s feature in Making it Big. Resources: Body Grievers Group: Join the waitlist for the Body Grievers Group Body Image Bootcamp: Join the waitlist for Body Image Bootcamp [for providers] Making It Big Newsletter: Subscribe to Making it Big Substack Stacy Bias' Fat Archetypes: Stacy Bias’ Fat Archetypes I'm An Adult on TikTok: Fat History with im.an.adult Podcast Episode with Shanea: Listen to Podcast Ep. 58 Plus Size Love Make sure to subscribe to the Body Image Breakdown to get the JUICY deets for each episode.

    48 min
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Welcome to The Body Grievers® Club – a podcast aimed to help you explore your body image. Bri + Jana are two highly experienced body image coaches. We know that distressful body image can SUCK and we want to sit in that grief with you. But we also want to show you that even in the suck you can still live a great life in the body you have now. No matter how big your body grief is you're never alone when you're part of the Body Grievers® Club. Be sure to follow us on @thebodygrieversclub on instagram!

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  • Creator
    Body Image With Bri LLC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Body Image With Bri LLC
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