Body Peace Podcast with Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson

Jennie Kramer + Nina Manolson
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Welcome to the Body Peace Podcast (formerly Herstory on a Plate). We are so excited to bring you the Body Peace Podcast—a space for deep, compassionate, real conversations about our relationships with our bodies, food, and the world around us. What began as Herstory on a Plate has grown into something deeper. As conversations evolved, so did our mission. Body Peace® is about stepping off the battlefield with yourself. It’s not about fixing, controlling, or striving for perfection—it’s about finding peace, reconnecting with your body, and learning to return to yourself again and again.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Diet-Free Revolution - Finding Peace Beyond the Scale with Alexis Conason

    In this episode, we welcome Dr. Alexis Conason to discuss the "diet-free revolution" and the power of radical self-acceptance. We discuss how diet culture often causes more harm than good, specifically through the physical risks of weight cycling and the mental burden of internalized stigma. She shares her journey from being a weight loss therapist to a fierce advocate for body liberation after discovering the Health at Every Size movement. We also address the complex impact of new medications on our relationship with food and the reality of how they can trigger eating disorders. Alexis explains why true mindful eating is about "embracing your yum" and finally tuning into what your body actually needs. By letting go of the dieting fantasy, we can finally treat ourselves with the compassion we deserve. Diets are not only ineffective for long-term weight loss but can actually cause physical harm. Health issues often linked to weight are frequently caused by chronic weight cycling and stigma. Radical self-acceptance means seeing yourself exactly as you are today with compassion and kindness. True mindful eating requires fully letting go of the diet mentality and its restrictive rules. Healing your own body image is the most powerful way to protect your children's health. The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself from the Diet Cycle with Mindful Eating and Radical Acceptance by Dr. Alexis Conason https://a.co/d/06bzkjDW  The Anti-Diet Plan (Online mindful eating program) https://www.theantidietplan.com/ Mindful Eating Toolkit https://drconason.com/mindful-eating/  Alexis Conason’s website: https://drconason.com/ Nina Manolson M.A. Body-Peace® Founder & Coach Stay connected & pick up your FREE Practicing Body-Peace Journal: https://ninamanolson.com/practicingbodypeace/ Contact: Nina@NinaManolson.com Connect:  https://www.instagram.com/bodypeacepodcast Jennie Kramer LCSW-R,CEDS Subscribe to Jennie’s Newsletter & a complimentary 15min phone consult: https://mbhany.com/connect-with-jennie/ Contact: jkramer@mbhany.com Key TakeawaysResourcesConnect with Nina and Jennie:Connect: https://www.instagram.com/bodypeacepodcast

    46 min

  2. JAN 27

    What Biology and Temperament Teach Us About Eating and Body Image with guest Melainie Rogers

    In this episode, we sit down with Melainie Rogers to explore the world of eating disorder recovery. She shares her personal journey from studying heart health to discovering her own struggles with food. We talk about how our genetics and personalities, like being a perfectionist, can actually help us heal if we learn to use them correctly. Melainie explains that our environment shapes us, just like an oak tree growing in the wind. We also dive into new weight loss drugs and how they affect our connection to our bodies.  Key Takeaways Our natural personality traits like perfectionism can become powerful tools for our recovery journey. Genetics provide our foundation while our environment shapes how our unique traits grow and manifest. True recovery is very difficult when using medications that force us to continue restricting food. Reaching for quick fixes can be a lost opportunity to build a deep internal connection. Diet culture often distracts us from using our voices to change the world around us. BALANCE eating disorder treatment center https://balancedtx.com/ Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings (referred to in the sources as "Sabrina String's amazing book") https://a.co/d/9nhyMiD Melainie Rogers’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melainie_rogers_nutrition/ Melainie Rogers’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melainie-rogers-1347b56/ Connect with Nina and Jennie: Nina Manolson M.A. Body-Peace® Founder & Coach Stay connected & pick up your FREE Practicing Body-Peace Journal: https://ninamanolson.com/practicingbodypeace/ Contact: Nina@NinaManolson.com Connect:  https://www.instagram.com/bodypeacepodcast Jennie Kramer LCSW-R,CEDS Subscribe to Jennie’s Newsletter & a complimentary 15min phone consult: https://mbhany.com/connect-with-jennie/ Contact: jkramer@mbhany.com Connect: https://www.instagram.com/bodypeacepodcast

    42 min

  3. JAN 20

    Anger, Emotional Eating, and Your Body: The Power of Owning Our Anger

    Anger has a powerful connection to our relationship with food and our bodies. As women in our culture, we are often taught to suppress or squelch our anger, viewing it as unattractive or unacceptable "people pleasing behavior". But when we don't own our anger, we miss the vital message it carries about our needs and boundaries. We discuss how the unexpressed anger often turns inward, leading to feelings of being bad or wrong, resulting in body hatred and a "war on food" (emotional eating) as a way to numb the discomfort. We explore ways to let anger flow as an embodied experience, distinguishing it from uncontrollable rage. We must learn to express our anger actively, transforming it from a suppressed burden into a powerful tool for setting boundaries and seeking peace. Key Takeaways Anger is a powerful emotion that serves as a special messenger, informing us about our crucial needs and boundaries. The lack of expressing anger actively will negatively impact our physical well-being and may lead to numbing behaviors. We can use techniques like "defend, distract, deepen" to set boundaries when conversations turn to body size or eating. Anger is distinguishable from rage; anger is an embodied feeling, while rage often feels out of body and uncontrollable. Expressing anger physically through methods like manual journaling, yelling, or movement helps cool the system down and prevents internalization. Connect with Nina and Jennie: Nina Manolson M.A. Body-Peace® Founder & Coach Stay connected & pick up your FREE Practicing Body-Peace Journal: https://ninamanolson.com/practicingbodypeace/ Contact: Nina@NinaManolson.com Connect:  https://www.instagram.com/bodypeacepodcast Jennie Kramer LCSW-R,CEDS Subscribe to Jennie’s Newsletter & a complimentary 15min phone consult: https://mbhany.com/connect-with-jennie/ Contact: jkramer@mbhany.com Connect: https://www.instagram.com/bodypeacepodcast

    37 min
  4. You’re Not Broken: Personalized Psychiatry with Rachel Egan

    11/26/2025

    You’re Not Broken: Personalized Psychiatry with Rachel Egan

    On this episode of The Body Peace Podcast, Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson talk with Rachel Egan, RN, PMHNP-BC and founder of Harborside Psychiatrics, about what it means to truly understand your individual mental health needs. Together, they explore why so many people living with anxiety and depression feel like “nothing has ever worked,” and how tools like genetic testing can help with root-cause identification and offer clearer insight into which treatments may genuinely support their well-being. Rachel discusses the toll of trial-and-error approaches, the impact these experiences can have on a person’s trust in their own body, and why a comprehensive, whole-person model of care is essential for meaningful progress. If you—or someone you care about—has felt discouraged or overlooked in the mental health system, this conversation offers perspective, grounding, and a reminder that your needs are real, valid, and worth fully understanding. Connect with Jennie and Nina: https://bodypeacepodcast.com

    32 min

  5. 11/26/2025

    Unpacking the Harm Behind Reality TV Weight Loss

    On this episode of The Body Peace Podcast, Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson unpack the documentary Fit for TV and its revealing look at the weight-loss culture shaped by shows like The Biggest Loser. Together, they explore how extreme dieting, public weigh-ins, and the spectacle of “transformation” shape our cultural perceptions of body size—and how these narratives can deeply harm physical health, mental well-being, and a person’s relationship with their own body. Jennie and Nina discuss the long-term impact of weight cycling on metabolism, the shame-based tactics used in reality TV, and the way these messages reinforce societal standards that marginalize people in larger bodies. They also offer a compassionate reframing: what it means to step out of the grind of dieting culture, rebuild trust with the body, and cultivate true self-acceptance. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your worth has nothing to do with your weight—and that healing comes from understanding, compassion, and reclaiming your own narrative. Connect with Jennie and Nina: https://bodypeacepodcast.com

    29 min
  6. The Courage to Be Seen: Hannah Carnat-Gronnerud on Body Truth and Love_

    11/26/2025

    The Courage to Be Seen: Hannah Carnat-Gronnerud on Body Truth and Love_

    We recorded this conversation with Hannah before the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Ian. Our hearts are with Hannah as she navigates this profound grief. The love, trust, and mutual respect she speaks about so beautifully in this episode are now part of Ian’s enduring legacy. We share this episode in honor of that love, and in recognition of Hannah’s ongoing commitment to living—and loving—authentically, even in the face of life’s deepest challenges. In this deeply moving episode of the Body Peace Podcast, hosts Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer sit down with writer and advocate Hannah Carnat-Gronnerud to explore the courage it takes to live authentically in our bodies—through change, vulnerability, and the complexities of love. Hannah shares how her social media presence began as a public journal during a season of healing, evolving into a community where conversations about body image, shame, and self-compassion flourish. She opens up about navigating significant weight changes, intimacy, and trust with her partner, the lessons she’s learned in couples therapy, and why she refuses to wait to “look different” before participating fully in life. Together, they unpack cultural beauty ideals, the protective function body size can play, and how to start cultivating a kinder, more truthful relationship with your body—one mirror moment, one conversation, one choice at a time. This is a conversation about strength, softness, and the power of telling your story, especially when life delivers both joy and heartbreak. Connect with Jennie and Nina: https://bodypeacepodcast.com

    45 min
  7. A Body Peace Conversation on Mothers, Daughters & Inherited Body Stories

    08/26/2025

    A Body Peace Conversation on Mothers, Daughters & Inherited Body Stories

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Body Peace Podcast, Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer explore the emotional, cultural, and intergenerational dynamics between mothers and daughters—and how these relationships shape our body image and food beliefs. Drawing from their own stories, client experiences, and decades of clinical insight, Nina and Jennie invite listeners into a nuanced conversation. They dismantle simplistic narratives around “mom blame” and instead illuminate how mothers, too, have been shaped by a culture of body dissatisfaction, diet trends, and inherited trauma. They reflect on questions like: What happens when a mother’s love is filtered through fear of weight stigma? How can women take responsibility for healing their own body relationship without shaming their caregivers? What practical tools can help parents support their children without reinforcing harmful messages? Together, they offer a blend of validation, strategy, and radical compassion for anyone untangling their body story—whether as a daughter, a mother, or both. ⁠Connect with Nina and Jennie⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠ads.spotify.com.

    30 min
  8. Breaking Up with the Scale: A Path to Body Peace

    08/26/2025

    Breaking Up with the Scale: A Path to Body Peace

    What happens when your self-worth gets tied to a number? In this episode, Jennie Kramer and body relationship expert Nina Manolson dive into the emotional minefield of stepping on the scale. Together, they unpack the weight stigma embedded in medical settings, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures of body checking, and the internalized beliefs that often drive disordered patterns. Through stories and clinical insight, they explore how individuals can reclaim body autonomy, challenge harmful narratives, and rebuild a relationship with food and self that’s rooted in trust and not fear. If you've ever felt reduced to a number or struggled with the silent grip of the scale, this conversation offers compassion, clarity, and a path forward. Key Takeaways: The scale can carry emotional weight beyond the number it shows. Medical settings often reinforce harmful weight stigma. Body autonomy means having the right to say “no” to being weighed. Body checking erodes self-trust and feeds shame cycles. Reframing goals beyond weight supports emotional and mental health. Slowing down while eating reconnects us with our body's cues. The journey to intuitive eating and body peace is deeply personal—and worth it.  Connect with Jennie and Nina: https://bodypeacepodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠ads.spotify.com.

    33 min
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Welcome to the Body Peace Podcast (formerly Herstory on a Plate). We are so excited to bring you the Body Peace Podcast—a space for deep, compassionate, real conversations about our relationships with our bodies, food, and the world around us. What began as Herstory on a Plate has grown into something deeper. As conversations evolved, so did our mission. Body Peace® is about stepping off the battlefield with yourself. It’s not about fixing, controlling, or striving for perfection—it’s about finding peace, reconnecting with your body, and learning to return to yourself again and again.

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