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. 6d ago

    Somatics and Body Peace - Healing Food Urges Through the Nervous System with Stephanie Mara Fox

    In this episode, we sit down with somatic nutritional counselor Stephanie Mara Fox to explore how tuning into our physical bodies changes how we relate to food and ourselves. We dive into the science behind somatics, learning how communication flows from the body up to the brain through the vagus nerve. Stephanie breaks down how past trauma and restrictive diets disconnect us from our internal cues, shrinking our window of tolerance. We discuss how binge eating and dieting often act as protective responses rather than personal failures or lack of willpower. Together, we explore practical ways to build nervous system flexibility, move through intense urges, and reconnect with neutral bodily sensations. This conversation offers a gentle path away from shame and into deeper body peace. Key Takeaways Somatic therapy works bottom-up, using body awareness to shift our thoughts and internal responses.Eighty percent of communication travels from our body to our brain via the vagus nerve.Dieting and restrictive eating patterns often function as coping mechanisms for unresolved trauma and threat.Binge eating can be an attempt by the nervous system to mobilize or find comfort.Connecting with neutral body parts helps re-establish safety without over-stimulating your nervous system. Resources Stephanie Mara Fox's Website: StephanieMara.comSomatic Eating Website: SomaticEating.comStephanie’s Podcast: SatiatedInstagram: @_stephaniemaraTikTok: @StephanieMaraFox 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

  2. Sep 24

    Beyond the Scale - Reconnecting Mind, Body, and Soul in Recovery with Dr. Carolyn Costin

    We welcome eating disorder pioneer Dr. Carolyn Costin for a deep, compassionate conversation about body peace, healing, and what true recovery looks like. Dr. Costin shares her definition of being fully recovered—accepting your normal body size and no longer compromising your health or soul for a scale number. We explore how treatment has evolved, the complexities surrounding GLP-1 medications, and the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach. Together, we discuss bridging the gap between trauma and eating disorder care while centering connection and safety. Dr. Costin highlights "soul mentoring"—the process of shifting our focus away from external body expectations to nourish our inner essence, essence-fed joy, and life force. Whether you are seeking your own path to peace or supporting a loved one, this episode offers a hopeful, empowering framework for coming home to yourself. Key Takeaways True recovery means accepting your normal body without self-destructive food or exercise behaviors.Healing requires a dedicated multidisciplinary team approach tailored to your specific health needs.Your genetic profile creates a baseline vulnerability rather than a predetermined life sentence.Creating genuine safety within therapeutic relationships helps heal body-mind disconnects caused by trauma.Soul mentoring feeds your inner essence through nature, creativity, and deeper life presence. 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

  3. Sep 8

    Unpacking Food Noise - Rebuilding Body Trust Beyond Muting Hunger

    In this episode, we take a deep dive into the concept of "food noise" and how diet culture has hijacked our relationship with eating. Many people seek quick fixes like GLP-1 medications or restrictive diets to mute their cravings, often because they feel unable to trust their own bodies. We discuss how true body peace comes from learning to listen to your internal signals rather than tuning them out. By recognizing that hunger is a vital survival mechanism, we can transform internal chaos into a compassionate, supportive dialogue with ourselves. Through simple practices like nervous system regulation, slow eating, and mindful presence, we move away from fear and external metrics toward genuine self-understanding and body trust. Key Takeaways Food noise often consists of external societal judgments and strict diet metrics.Physical hunger is an essential survival mechanism that keeps our bodies alive.Relying on appetite suppressants fails to build sustainable, long-term internal body trust.Slowing down during meals helps regulate the nervous system and build awareness.Pausing to distinguish physical hunger from emotional hunger allows for intentional choices. 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

  4. Aug 25

    Unplugging from AI Standards - Reclaiming Creativity and Body Peace

    In this episode, we dive into how artificial intelligence and social media influence our body image and sense of self. We explore how AI influencers and diet chatbots create fake standards that leave us feeling disconnected and not enough. From airbrushed magazine models of the past to today's synthetic online personas, the pressure to conform is stronger than ever. But we do not have to fall into this digital trap. We talk about practical ways to reclaim our power, including taking a simple social media diet and leaning into our own natural creativity. By embracing boredom, journaling, doodling, and connecting with real human community, we can step off the self-improvement treadmill. Join us as we explore how to move away from online noise, trust our inner wisdom, and find true body peace right where we are. Key Takeaways Take a three day social media break to reset your mind and regain focus.Question digital images and ask yourself if online body standards are actually realistic.Practice stream of consciousness journaling to connect deeply with your own inner thoughts.Try doodling with your non-dominant hand to unlock simple creative freedom.Seek real human community to remind yourself that you are never alone. Resources Mindful Practices: Three-day social media detox, stream-of-consciousness writing, and non-dominant hand doodling. 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

  5. Aug 11

    Unapologetic Aging - Rejecting Diet Culture in Midlife with Debra Benfield

    In this episode, we welcome Deb Benfield, registered dietitian and body image coach, to discuss navigating the midlife and aging journey through an anti-diet, body-liberation framework. We explore the heavy social pressures women face from anti-aging narratives, diet culture, and longevity trends that push us into constant "body combat." Deb shares her journey writing Unapologetic Aging, explaining why she fought to include trauma-informed somatic check-ins and permission-based choices for readers. Together, we unpack the fear of losing relevance, why natural body changes can actually be protective, and how to reconnect with internal values rather than external rules. We also touch on intimacy and embodiment, showing how stepping out of binary body standards opens the door to genuine pleasure and peace. Key Takeaways Aging is a natural time to clarify personal values and step away from external rules.Midlife body changes can be protective adaptations rather than problems that need fixing.Unearned body privileges pressure women to try to pass as younger to maintain safety.Internal Family Systems and trauma-informed practices help restore self-compassion while growing older.Being truly embodied allows you to experience authentic pleasure, freedom, and intimacy in aging. Resources Deb Benfield's Substack: Unapologetic Aging https://debrabenfield.substack.com/Deb Benfield's Instagram: @agingbodyliberation https://www.instagram.com/agingbodyliberation/?hl=en 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

  6. Jul 21

    Eyes Wide Open - Navigating GLP-1s and Body Autonomy

    Welcome to the Body Peace Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the complicated world of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro. We look closely at what it means to make choices about our bodies with our eyes wide open. We talk about the intense pressure from weight stigma and the cultural belief that smaller bodies are better. We also unpack the promise of erasing "food noise" and look at the real risks of weight cycling when stopping these drugs. Our goal is to support body autonomy and help us step off the battlefield of fixing or controlling ourselves. Whether we choose to explore these medications or stay far away, we deserve a supportive space to navigate our relationship with food and our bodies without any shame. Key TakeawaysWe honor body autonomy by making healthcare choices with our eyes wide open.Weight cycling causes more physical health risks than remaining in a larger body.Food noise is actually important information from our body that we should listen to closely.Starting weight loss medications at a young age can easily trigger lifelong disordered eating habits.We must release shame and choose supportive communities that nurture our whole wellness. Resourcessizeinclusivemedicine.org (GLP-1 Informed Consent Form) https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MSSI-GLP1-Informed-Consent-1-1.pdfBody Peace Podcast Episode with Dr. Asher Connect with Nina and JennieNina Manolson M.A. Body-Peace® Founder & Coach Stay connected & pick up your FREE Practicing Body-Peace Journal:⁠⁠ https://ninamanolson.com/practicingbodypeace/⁠⁠Contact: Nina@NinaManolson.comConnect:⁠ ⁠ 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

  7. Jul 14

    Say No to the Scale - Reclaiming Your Rights at the Doctor with Dr. Asher Larmie

    In this episode, we welcome Dr. Asher Larmie to talk about creating a truly weight-inclusive approach to our health. As both a primary care doctor and a fat patient, he shares a unique look at how weight stigma directly harms people in the medical system. We talk about the deep medical trauma and anxiety that keeps so many of us from going to the doctor in the first place. Dr. Asher helps us unpack the history of the BMI and shows us how standard health guidelines are often driven by big money instead of actual well-being. Most importantly, we explore how to step off the battlefield at the doctor's office by learning to use our own voice, set clear boundaries, and reclaim our personal consent. It is a powerful reminder that we all deserve healthcare rooted in real compassion, safety, and true body peace. Key TakeawaysYou have the right to refuse the scale and withhold consent for being weighed.Medical trauma from weight shaming causes many people to avoid getting necessary healthcare.Standard body mass index measurements were never built using diverse or inclusive patient data.Internalized blame for health issues belongs to a biased system, not to your body.Practicing self-compassion and finding a supportive community helps us heal from medical shame. ResourcesNo Weigh: Everything You’ve Been Told About Weight Loss is a Lie by Dr. Asher Larmie https://a.co/d/09l6u8n5The Fat Doctor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/the-fat-doctor-podcast/id1573468700?l=en-GBThe No Weigh Movement Website: https://www.noweigh.org/Fat Doctor Official Website: https://www.fatdoctor.co.uk/Dr. Asher Larmie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefatdoctor/ Connect with Nina and JennieNina 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

  8. Jun 30

    Stepping Off the Scale: Dismantling Diet Culture & Finding Body Peace

    Welcome to a very special compilation episode of our show. Today, we are bringing you a curated collection of conversations focused on dismantling diet culture and the scale. This episode features highlights from three of our favorite guest interviews and one solo conversation between the two of us. Together, we explore how weight cycling and diet culture act as a heavy cultural burden that hurts our well-being. Our guests share how we can break free from the trap of constant body judgment. Alexis Conason discusses the power of radical self-acceptance. Kim Daniels explains how Internal Family Systems can heal our deepest wounds, and Rachel Millner shares why we sometimes need to take a break from exercise. Finally, we talk about reclaiming our body autonomy by stepping off the scale entirely. It is time to stop fighting yourself and find true body peace. Key Takeaways Diet culture is a heavy cultural burden that harms our mental and physical health.Weight cycling and internalized weight stigma cause real damage to our medical well-being.Radical self-acceptance means opening our eyes to reality with deep compassion for ourselves.Internal Family Systems can help heal the young parts of us carrying deep shame.Stepping off the scale allows us to reclaim our true body autonomy and intuition. 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

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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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