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. Jun 2

    Stepping Off the Diet Culture Wheel with Dr. Rachel Millner

    In this episode, we welcome Dr. Rachel Millner, a psychologist and fat activist who has spent two decades helping people untangle their relationships with food, movement, and body image. Rachel shares her powerful personal journey of healing from an eating disorder and learning to navigate life in a culture obsessed with thinness. Together, we dive into the systemic realities of weight stigma, the heavy emotional cost of chronic dieting, and how modern trends like GLP-1 medications impact our collective body peace. Rachel also opens up about her viral Peloton campaign and the beautiful, complex process of reclaiming the pure joy of body movement. Whether you are navigating medical weight stigma or trying to protect your children from diet culture, this conversation is a profound reminder of what it means to step off the battlefield, take up space, and fully claim your authentic self. Key Takeaways Chronic dieting carries a heavy cost, consuming the mental energy needed for joy and connection. Weight stigma pathologizes normal bodily functions like sweating in larger bodies while normalizing them in smaller ones. Taking a temporary break from movement can help disentangle it from punitive, compensatory diet mindsets. Parents can protect children by eliminating negative body talk about themselves and other people at home. Navigating medical weight stigma requires asking providers how they treat identical symptoms in thin patients. Resources Dr. Rachel Millner's Website – rachelmilnertherapy.com Dr. Rachel Millner's Instagram – @drrachelmillner Connect with Nina and Jennie Nina Manolson M.A. Body-Peace® Founder & Coach Stay connected & pick up your FREE Practicing Body-Peace Journal: ⁠⁠ninamanolson.com/practicingbodypeace/⁠⁠ Contact: Nina@NinaManolson.com Connect: ⁠⁠instagram.com/bodypeacepodcast⁠ Jennie Kramer LCSW-R,CEDS Subscribe to Jennie’s Newsletter & a complimentary 15min phone consult: ⁠⁠mbhany.com/connect-with-jennie/⁠⁠ Contact: jkramer@mbhany.com

    52 min

  2. May 26

    Embracing Body Changes and Aging with Robyn Goldberg

    In this episode, we are joined by Robyn Goldberg, a registered dietitian nutritionist and author, to explore what happens when the pursuit of health actually disconnects us from ourselves. Robyn shares the behind-the-scenes journey of writing her book, The Eating Disorder Trap, and her mission to make eating disorder education accessible and inclusive for everyone. Together, we dive into the exhausting pressures of diet culture, from the rise of GLP-1 medications to the rigid rules facing athletes and dancers. We also talk openly about navigating the natural body changes that come with menopause and aging in a culture that values youth over wisdom. Robyn reminds us that our bodies are meant to evolve, and true body peace comes from stepping off the battlefield of control. Tune in as we discuss how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office, drop the scale, and reclaim your relationship with food. Key Takeaways Eating disorders can affect individuals in larger bodies who may outwardly appear completely healthy. True medical well-being is informed by meaningful metrics rather than numbers on a scale. You have the right to refuse being weighed during your medical doctor visits. Navigating perimenopause and menopause requires internal self-acceptance rather than fighting natural body evolution. It is never too late to seek professional support for healing your relationship with food. Resources The Eating Disorder Trap by Robyn Goldberg https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Disorder-Trap-Guide-Clinicians/dp/1631837761  Robyn Goldberg's Website: askaboutfood.com 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

    37 min

  3. May 19

    The Privilege of Aging - Stepping Into Your Queen Stage

    We celebrate our recent birthdays by having a deep talk about what it actually means to get older in a culture obsessed with staying young. We look at the difference between just living longer and truly feeling vital and engaged in our own lives. We chat about how ageism hits women particularly hard and the constant pressure to "fix" our aging bodies through things like Botox or extreme diets. Instead of fighting the clock, we explore how to step into our "Queen stage"—owning our wisdom and internal authority. We share how to balance the grief of loss with a deep appreciation for everything our bodies have carried us through. It’s a call to move away from anti-aging and toward a wise, soul-led vitality. By looking at what truly turns us on in life, we can find peace with our changing selves. Key Takeaways Aging is a true privilege that we should value rather than try to fix. Shift your focus from health metrics to finding what makes you feel truly vital. Step into your Queen stage by valuing your own internal authority over external approval. Balance the grief of aging with a deep appreciation for your body's amazing journey. Create a vitality list to rediscover the passions that light up your soul today. Resources Breaking the Age Code by Rebecca Levy https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-the-Age-Code/dp/1785043552 Life Extension by Durk Pearson and Sandy Shaw https://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Practical-Scientific-Approach/dp/0446387355 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

    32 min

  4. Apr 15

    Beyond Hormone Therapy - Embracing Midlife as a New Beginning with Jen Salib Huber

    We're so excited to hang out with Jenn Salib Huber. Jenn calls herself a "midlife feminist dietitian badass." We get real about the messy "crash landing" that often happens when perimenopause hits. Jen shares her own story of moving from disordered eating to finding true food peace during her midlife transition. We dive into why standard hormone therapy isn't a magic fix for everyone and why we need to listen to our own unique bodies instead. She explains her "undiating" process, which is all about unlearning those old diet culture rules to finally trust our bodies again. We also chat about decoding cravings as biological or emotional hunger rather than a lack of willpower. Jenn shows us that this "hormonal soup" of midlife is actually a great chance to start putting our own needs first. It’s a warm, honest guide to navigating body changes with more confidence and less shame. Key Takeaways Permission is the essential path to finding true food peace and quiet. Midlife is a powerful evolution where we learn to prioritize ourselves first. Undiating is the necessary process of unlearning diet culture’s old mental code. Emotional hunger signals a deeper need for rest, connection, or simple pleasure. Menopause marks a vibrant new life transition and not the end of you. Resources Eat to Thrive During Menopause by Jen Salib Huber https://a.co/d/02FIArz8 Jenn’s show: The Midlife Feast Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-midlife-feast/id1589611177  The Midlife Feast Community: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/themidlifefeastcommunity 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 with Nina and Jennie:Connect: https://www.instagram.com/bodypeacepodcast

    38 min

  5. Apr 1

    More Than Just Weight Loss - Finding Peace with Yourself with Mary Anne Cohen

    We sit down with psychotherapist Mary Anne Cohen to explore the complex world of GLP-1 medications. In this episode, we dive into why weight loss isn't just about willpower but is deeply tied to our emotional histories. Mary Anne shares her nuanced perspective on the "Ozempic era," moving past the black-and-white marketing to see the shades of gray. We discuss the importance of "guardrails" like therapy and a supportive medical team when navigating these drugs. The conversation shifts from the simple desire for thinness to understanding "food noise" as a signal for undigested emotions or past trauma. Ultimately, Mary Anne reminds us that true peace comes from befriending our bodies rather than fighting them. We explore how to maintain our individual voices amidst a culture obsessed with shrinking, emphasizing that weight loss alone never solves life's deeper challenges. Key Takeaways True healing requires looking at the emotional roots of our relationship with food today. GLP-1 medications are a tool, but they should never replace deep, compassionate psychological therapy. "Food noise" often serves as a distraction from undigested emotions or underlying personal trauma. We must implement essential guardrails like a medical team to ensure a safe journey. Happiness is not a result of weight loss; true peace comes from befriending ourselves. Resources Mary Anne Cohen’s website: https://www.emotionaleating.org/ French Toast for Breakfast by Mary Anne Cohen https://a.co/d/01orbaZd Declaring Peace with Emotional Eating by Mary Anne Cohen https://a.co/d/0503cPXJ Ozempic for Smarties: A Psychotherapist Tells the Straight Skinny by Mary Anne Cohen https://a.co/d/02c8yybF Fat is a Family Affair by Judy Hollis https://a.co/d/04UfNq0i Clear Step (Scale-less weighing tool) 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 with Nina and Jennie:Connect: https://www.instagram.com/bodypeacepodcast

    39 min

  6. Mar 3

    Reclaiming Your Body Autonomy and Peace with Stephanie Dodier

    We are so happy to have Stephanie Dodier on the show to talk about how we can finally find peace with our bodies and food. Stephanie shares her own story of moving from a high-pressure corporate career where she tried to prove her worth to becoming a non-diet nutritionist. We explore the tricky world of diet culture and the new pressure from "wellness culture" and weight loss drugs. Stephanie explains how we can use cognitive behavioral coaching to look at why we want to change our bodies and how to reclaim our power. The big shift happens when we stop trying to control things we can't—like aging or menopause—and start focusing on our overall well-being. By moving toward radical self-acceptance and having our own backs, we can find a sense of safety within ourselves. True healing comes from an embodied sense of peace with food and with your body. Embrace that magnificent body that has produced miracles. When faced with being told treatment includes weight loss, ask your doctor for the same treatment plan they would give a thin person to combat weight bias.. Wellness culture can often be just another way to sell the dream of anti-aging and thinness. Be discerning in your choices. Mindset work can be one tool that helps you challenge the beliefs that drive your relationship with food. Informed Consent for GLP-1 use https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MSSI-GLP1-Informed-Consent-1-1.pdf Beyond the Food Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-beyond-the-food-the-non-diet-coaching-podcast/id1172102796  Non-Diet Coaching Certification https://www.stephaniedodier.com/non-diet-coaching-certification/  Stephanie Dodier’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephdodier/  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

    42 min

  7. Feb 17

    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

  8. 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
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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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