Millennial Body Image Project

Dana Monsees & Cristina Hoyt
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Millennial Body Image Project
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Raise your hand if your body image has been personally victimized by almond moms, wellness culture, or the rise of ozempic. You’re not alone - it’s in our DNA as millennials; we’re here to flip the script. Welcome to the Millennial Body Image Project, where we empower you with the tools to dismantle wellness culture, challenge weight stigma, and discuss the intersectional systems shaping the way we view our bodies. Because your body is not a problem to be fixed. Cristina Hoyt, MS CNS LDN and Dana Monsees, MS CNS LDN are on a mission to call out harmful messaging, discern fact from fiction, and ultimately guide you through the messiness of body image, how it impacts your health and your relationship with food.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    How ADHD and executive function impact eating behaviors with Mallory Band

    In this episode, we welcome executive function coach Mallory Band to discuss the interplay between ADHD and disordered eating behaviors, exploring her personal experiences and professional insights. Mallory shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming an executive function coach, and highlights the importance of self-awareness and developing coping mechanisms. Listen to learn how ADHD can influence eating patterns, strategies for task initiation, and the significance of modeling positive behavior for children, especially for parents with ADHD. Find our guest: https://bandtogethereducation.com/ Instagram: @malloryb_adhd Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey.  Find your hosts: millennialbodyimageproject.com @millennialbodyimageproject  @danamonsees_cns @cristinahoytnutrition

    35 min

  2. FEB 12 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    What your doctor may not tell you about prediabetes management

    In this episode, we dive into prediabetes management without fad diets and how to support GLP-1 levels naturally—without falling for restrictive trends. We break down blood sugar balance strategies, the connection between GLP-1 and gut health, and why consistent eating patterns matter for metabolic health. Plus, we tackle common myths around intermittent fasting, cortisol detoxes, and whether you're truly eating enough. Beyond nutrition, we discuss how to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office—because getting the right support for prediabetes means making doctors take you seriously. Whether you have type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or just want to better understand your body, this episode gives you practical tools to push for better care and take control of your health. Let us know what questions you have on this episode! Resources mentioned on this episode: Episode: Lemme fact check that: debunking natural GLP-1 and gut health trends - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lemme-fact-check-that-debunking-natural-glp-1-and-gut/id1319484661?i=1000670199008 Medical weight decline card - https://www.patreon.com/posts/121495342/ Episode: Pitfalls of the hunger-fullness scale - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pitfalls-of-the-hunger-fullness-scale/id1319484661?i=1000595220657 Hunger-fullness scale handout - https://www.patreon.com/posts/77314828/

    31 min

  3. FEB 5

    Deconstructing Medical Weight Stigma with Dr. Mara Gordon

    Have you ever felt dismissed by your doctor because of your weight? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mara Gordon, a weight-inclusive physician based in Philadelphia, to explore the challenges of practicing weight-neutral medicine in a system rooted in weight-centric care. Dr. Gordon shares her journey from traditional medical training to adopting a compassionate, inclusive approach, highlighting the pervasive impact of fatphobia in healthcare and the systemic hurdles doctors face, including the complexities of insurance billing. Along the way, she offers practical strategies to empower patients to advocate for themselves and foster open, informed conversations with their providers. Grab the Medical Weight Decline Card here! Find our guest: Substack - Chief complaint : maragordonmd.substack.com  Instagram: @maragordonmd Find your hosts: millennialbodyimageproject.com @millennialbodyimageproject  @danamonsees_cns @cristinahoytnutrition Want continued access to weekly episodes?  Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey.

    51 min

  4. JAN 29 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    The truth about ozempic that no one wants to hear

    Time for a deep dive on the truth about ozempic that no one wants to hear, and no one is talking about (Hint: it’s because people are blinded by the weight loss.) We’re taking a  hard look at the potential long-term health risks associated with these drugs, such as insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. We’re also leading with compassion and touching on the societal pressures and fatphobia that drive people to seek rapid weight loss solutions. We’re get it and we’re here for you! Of course you would be struggling with body image in our society - so let’s talk about it.

    27 min

  5. JAN 22

    "Healthy looks so good on you”: what your body says about your mental health

    On today’s episode we dive into the complex relationship between body image, health, and societal perceptions. We explore how the idea of 'healthy looks' can be misleading and often dismissive of a person’s true mental and physical state, and society’s obsession with tying thinness to health and productivity. What can we do about it? Tune in to learn and discuss!  Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey. ICYMI: our podcast is bi-weekly now on the main feed! Want continued access to weekly episodes? Join us over on Patreon, or on Apple Podcast Subscriptions so you don't miss a thing.  Resources mentioned: Episode: Do you need a cortisol detox? How food and body image impact relationship health with Elizabeth Earnshaw Overcoming New Year Body Image “Sunday Scaries”

    42 min

  6. JAN 19

    Best Books of 2024!

    Welcome to our best books of 2024 episode! As always, this is just for fun, talking about our favorite books of this past year, surprises and disappointments, plus talking about if some of the major hyped books are worth it are not. Let us know - what were some of your favorite books you read in 2024?  Full list of books linked here! Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey.  Find your hosts: millennialbodyimageproject.com @millennialbodyimageproject  @danamonsees_cns @cristinahoytnutrition @kara_mccartney

    1h 9m

  7. JAN 15 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Do you need a cortisol detox?

    Let’s dive into the world of cortisol detoxing, and the misleading claims around cortisol detox supplements. This week we’re discussing the fallacies marketed by wellness influencers, focusing on products like Love Wellness' multivitamin (yep, we’re naming names now.). We’re going in-depth about what ‘real’ detoxes are, why you can't detox cortisol, and how to support your body naturally without restriction if you do believe you have high cortisol.

    44 min

  8. JAN 8

    How food and body image impact relationship health with Elizabeth Earnshaw

    If you struggle with having food and body image conversations with your partner, this episode is for you. Couples counselor Elizabeth Earnshaw (Liz Listens) joins your hosts today to help unpack food and body image stress and how it can negatively impact relationships. Elizabeth shares insights on mental load, trauma, and flooding, and how these factors can hijack relationships. We also explore how body image issues and differing health philosophies can affect partnerships, highlighting the need for creating boundaries and how to use the tool of coregulation to maintain a healthy relationship. Resources mentioned: Liz' New Book: Til Stress Do Us Part Don’t miss next week’s episode: Do You Need a Cortisol Detox? ICYMI: we're going bi-weekly! For weeks where there's no episode on the main feed - Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image and nutrition journey.  Find your hosts: millennialbodyimageproject.com @millennialbodyimageproject  @danamonsees_cns @cristinahoytnutrition

    54 min
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Raise your hand if your body image has been personally victimized by almond moms, wellness culture, or the rise of ozempic. You’re not alone - it’s in our DNA as millennials; we’re here to flip the script. Welcome to the Millennial Body Image Project, where we empower you with the tools to dismantle wellness culture, challenge weight stigma, and discuss the intersectional systems shaping the way we view our bodies. Because your body is not a problem to be fixed. Cristina Hoyt, MS CNS LDN and Dana Monsees, MS CNS LDN are on a mission to call out harmful messaging, discern fact from fiction, and ultimately guide you through the messiness of body image, how it impacts your health and your relationship with food.

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  • Creator
    Dana Monsees & Cristina Hoyt
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Millennial Body Image Project
  • Provider
    Dana Monsees

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