The Body Talks with Vera

Flexibility with Vera

Your body is your home, and it has a story that is worth listening to. The Body Talks dives into conversations about movement, confidence, and what it means to truly live in our bodies with respect, no matter our size or ability. Hosted by @flexwithvera, this show is to show us how to discover joyful movement, and live to our fullest selves.

  1. 09/05/2025

    15: Nurturing Change and Self-Compassion with Nadine Stille

    In this episode, Vera is talking to Nadine Stille, a coach who specializes in helping ambitious parents balance family chaos with their personal dreams.. We're talking self-compassion and the importance of rest, and how Nadine is to supporting parents, during pivotal moments to make sure their dreams are coming true. Tune in to hear about Nadine's personal experiences and how she helps her clients take meaningful steps toward the lives they truly want. Nadine Stille helps ambitious parents blend real-life family chaos with their big dreams beyond parenthood - without burning out. Bold career moves, more me-time, or creating the change they wanna see in the world - she's part of their parent support network.  With over 15 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Nadine brings both strategic know-how and deep empathy to her coaching practice. She’s trained and certified in multiple coaching modalities and supports clients around the globe in taking meaningful steps - big or small - toward the life they truly want. Her approach combines real talk, gentle accountability, and a focus on rest, joy, and what truly energizes you. When she’s not coaching or chasing after her two little ones, you’ll likely find her with a novel in one hand and cake in the other. See what Nadine is up to: Follow Nadine on InstagramSubscribe to her YouTubeCheck out her website5 Simple Ways to Become an Everyday Activist as a Busy Parent Connect with Vera: ⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠ Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast! And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

    54 min

  2. 08/15/2025

    14: Understanding Body Grief and Finding Peace with Bri Campos

    In today's episode, Vera is chatting with Bri Campos! Bri discusses her unique framework on body grief, providing insights into how our relationship with our bodies can be transformed through radical acceptance and body trust. Plus, get tips on navigating body image challenges, understanding four aspects of body image, and advocating for yourself in a healthcare setting. An episode you will need to dive into and take notes. Brianna (Bri) Campos (she/her), LPC, is a licensed mental health counselor based in New Jersey. As a body image educator and the founder of Body Image With Bri, she’s passionate about all things body image and practices through the lenses of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. Utilizing a fat positive approach, she combines her clinical skills and lived experience to teach others how to maneuver through their own individual body image exploration. She specializes in body image education, including her unique framework on body grief. Get to know Bri: Follow her on InstagramVisit her onlineListen to the Body Griever's ClubBri's 7 Steps from Body Griefto Body Acceptance Episodes we spoke about today: 29. Healing the Medical Narrative36. Advocating for Yourself at the DoctorsAccessing Core Beliefs Connect with Vera: ⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠ Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast! And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

    1h 4m

  3. 07/31/2025

    13: The Power of Support and Embracing Agency with Hillary Di Menna

    This episode talks about sexual violence. If you're a survivor in need of support, know that help is available. ⁠Canada⁠⁠USA⁠⁠UK⁠⁠Australia⁠ On this episode of The Body Talks, Vera gets into a heartfelt conversation with Hillary, a gender justice advocate. This chat delves into the importance of community support and survivor-centred care, language and empowerment, healing through movement, and finding joy and connectivity in one's body. Whether you're a survivor or an ally, this episode offers valuable insights and resources for understanding and supporting those affected by sexual violence. A Toronto creek witch, mother, writer, and gender justice advocate, Hillary specializes in sexual violence prevention education. Since getting her start in grassroots feminist organizing, Hillary has worked in various capacities for sexual assault centres across Ontario, as well as for the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres. She currently works as a post-secondary Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator and is a social media volunteer at the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant.  A long time writer, Hillary's most recent work 'Three Little Witches' has been published in the Demeter Press collection 'Gone Feral: Unruly Women and the Undoing of Normative Femininity.' Hillary takes up space and paints it pink with her daughter, a trinity of black cats, and a little black dog. She shares her home with a drummer, writes love letters to the moon, dots ‘i’s with hearts, and makes cat scratches in her notebooks. Hillary has messy hair and can be bossy sometimes (and she prides herself on both). Connect with Hillary! ⁠Find her on LinkedIn⁠Read her in ⁠Gone Feral: Unruly Women and the Undoing of Normative Femininity⁠⁠Go to Hillary's website⁠ Connect with Vera: ⁠⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast! And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

    56 min

  4. 07/24/2025

    12: Embracing Fat Liberation & Social Bonds with Sophia Apostol

    In today's episode, Vera talks with Sophia Apostol, host and creator of Fat Joy Life and the Fat Joy Silent Book Club. They discuss the journey of embracing body equanimity, unlearning systemic conditioning, and fostering a healthier relationship with our bodies. Sophia Apostol (she/her) is a fat, white, cis woman. She believes in the inherent worthiness of fat people and the birthright of fat joy. Since 2014, she’s been helping people explore body equanimity, unlearn systemic conditioning, and build the lives they’ve dreamed of. A Professional Certified Coach, Sophia offers fat liberation coaching, leadership coaching, and creative writing coaching. The "Fat Joy Podcast with Sophia Apostol" is Sophia's way of using her rage against social injustice and systemic oppression of fat folks and alchemizing that into an invitation to center and connect to the stories of people living in marginalized bodies. This podcast is a love letter to anyone who has ever been told they are too much and not enough, all at the same time. Her current project is a monthly gathering of fat folks seeking leisure, craft, or reading time to lower stress levels, improve mental health, and bring play into our lives intentionally. It's free, virtual, and you can find all the details at: https://www.fatjoy.life/silentbookclub Connect with Sophia: Find her on InstagramFat Joy Life SubstackFat Joy Life on the webCoaching with SophiaJoin the Silent Book Club: Fat Joy EditionFat Joy Life on Youtube Connect with Vera: ⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠ Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast! And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

    1h 7m

  5. 07/02/2025

    11: Owning the Journey to Recovery & Autonomy with Jess Lynch

    In this episode, Vera sits down with actor and artist Jess Lynch. They discuss Jess's journey through acting, the challenges of body image in the industry, recovery from disordered eating, and the importance of self-love. You'll definitely want to listen in on this conversation on redefining fitness, confidence, and living joyfully in our bodies. Jess Lynch is a 30-something actor and artist living downtown Toronto. She spends most of her time creating and finding new ways to bother her cat, Jeeves. Connect with Jess: Follow Jess on InstagramSee what Jess is saying on BlueSky Connect with Vera: ⁠⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠⁠ Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast! And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

    46 min

  6. 06/11/2025

    10: Pelvic Care and the Path to Strength with Krysti Beckett

    Today Vera chats with Krysti Beckett of The Confident Mama, who emphasizes the importance of pelvic health! She shares her expertise on core strength, and how she challenges misconceptions about post-pregnancy fitness. We'll chat about the significance of self-love, small wins, and realistic approaches to maintaining strength and mobility, regardless of body size or age. Krysti Beckett is a passionate plus-size personal trainer and body confidence coach with 18 years in the fitness industry. Over the last 6 years, she has honed her expertise in women’s core and pelvic health and C-section recovery. Her goal is to get moms to move with confidence and build strength at any size. Krysti resides in Burford with her husband, three children and beloved dog, Ozzy. Connect with Krysti: Follow Krysti on InstagramCheck out The Confident Mama websiteSnag Krysti's FREE guide on rebuilding core strength Connect with Vera: ⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast! And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

    49 min

  7. 05/15/2025

    09: Gentle Nutrition and Community Care with Body Kind Nutrition

    In this episode, Vera is chatting with the founders of Body Kind Nutrition, Eleni and Ashantis! We're covering their unique approach to weight-inclusive, gentle nutrition, the intersection of mental health and nutrition, and of course practical tips for consistent, compassionate nourishment. Perfect for anyone eager to redefine their relationship with food and fitness. Body Kind Nutrition is a meal preparation program + community that supports people with gentle nutrition from a weight-inclusive approach. Founded by Eleni Levine, MS, RDN, and Ashantis Jones, MEd, QMHP, CPT. The Body Kind Nutrition mission is to assist folks as they learn to build body trust through nourishment. Connect with Body Kind Nutrition: Learn bout Body Kind NutritionJoin Body Kind Nutrition on PatreonFollow Body Kind Nutrition on InstagramAshantis' InstagramEleni's InstagramThe All Bodies Nutrition Podcast Connect with Vera: ⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠ Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast! And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

    1h 3m

  8. 04/24/2025

    08: Living Out Loud and Standing Up to Societal Constructs with Emma Shull

    We're diving into this episode of The Body Talks with Emma - host of the F*ck That Shit podcast! We will be talking about Emma's podcast, what it means to live unapologetically and to really say f*ck that shit!Emma Shull is an educator, podcast host, and burlesque performer dedicated to disrupting the status quo one story at a time. As the creator of F*CK THAT SHIT, a season-based podcast, she shares personal stories and amplifies voices that challenge societal norms—whether through conversations on body liberation, erotic labor, or beyond. A recovering overthinker, Emma uses storytelling to spark radical honesty, self-acceptance, and meaningful dialogue.Emma is hosting a Burlesque Show to celebrate Stripping Away Stigma Season, June 12th in NYC. 💐Connect with Emma:Go to the F*ck That Shit Podcast WebsiteCatch up with Emma on Instagram Follow Emma on TiktokShout-outs from the show:Augusta Boal - Theatre of OppressionNew York School of Burlesque - Jo Weldon Connect with Vera: ⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast! And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

    54 min
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Your body is your home, and it has a story that is worth listening to. The Body Talks dives into conversations about movement, confidence, and what it means to truly live in our bodies with respect, no matter our size or ability. Hosted by @flexwithvera, this show is to show us how to discover joyful movement, and live to our fullest selves.

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