What She Gained

Molly Seifert
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The What She Gained podcast is designed to help you step away from body obsession and learn the skills of body acceptance. Loving and accepting your body is a radical act in a world that places so much social value on thinness. The What She Gained podcast will give you the tools to radically accept yourself and liberate yourself from diet culture and body obsession. Molly and her guests will help you get started on your journey and also keep you motivated along the way!

  1. 09/01/2022

    The Common Thread of Body Image with Molly Seifert :: Episode 23

    Friends! Man life has been LIFE-ING really hard over here. I've been meaning to record and publish this episode for over a month now. AND we are here now and I'm closing off Season 1 of the What She Gained podcast by letting you in on 1. the biggest thread I've noticed with nearly EVERY SINGLE client I have ever had and 2. What bittersweet things are going on in my life. Season 1 is closing but Season 2 will be back towards the end of 2022! I already have a TON of amazing interviews ready to go for Season 2 so stay tuned! What you'll learn in this episode: There is a common thread that I've seen with almost 100% of the women that I work with and I can widdle it down to two words How you can follow this thread for yourself As humans, we thrive in community and connection Some really important questions to ask yourself to understand your core desires underneath your body image struggles What bittersweet things are happening in my life Connect with Molly  Free Mini Training: https://www.mollykatewellness.com/freeminitraining

    18 min

  2. 07/21/2022

    Intuitive Eating & PCOS with Caitlin Mudd, RD :: Episode 22

    This week we dive in with Caitlin Mudd, RD! Caitlin specializes in helping women who are struggling with binge eating & PCOS gain clarity and confidence around food, body, and movement so they balance their hormones and alleviate symptoms without a restrictive diet.  Nearly 1 in 10 women have PCOS - yet treatment approaches are still limited and often do not address the root cause of your PCOS. Caitlin inspires us to see and understand that you CAN feel good in your body with a PCOS diagnosis! Listen in to learn more about Caitlin and how you can be an intuitive eater and feel at home in your skin with a PCOS diagnosis!   What you'll learn: What PCOS is and how common it is The unhelpful advice women get when diagnosed with PCOS The two-fold approach Caitlin takes to help her clients with PCOS How you can utilize gentle nutrition & intuitive eating to help put PCOS symptoms into remission without dieting or obsessing about food or body The connection between binge eating and PCOS   Connect with Caitlin: Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlin.mudd.nutrition Website - https://caitlinmuddnutrition.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/caitlinmuddnutrition/ "3 Step Guide for Navigating Binge Eating" - https://caitlinmuddnutrition.com/opt-in Connect with Molly  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollykatewellness/ Free Mini Training: https://www.mollykatewellness.com/freeminitraining

    44 min

  3. 07/14/2022

    Why is it so hard to be kind to myself? Solo pod with Molly Seifert :: Episode 21

    Have you noticed that you are really harsh to yourself, but it feels easy to be kind and compassionate to others? Maybe you've heard other people say "treat yourself like you would your best friend!" but that just feels impossible to you? If this all sounds familiar - this episode is for you! In this episode, I dive deep into judgment, shame, and your inner critic and give you some tangible steps to start practicing self-compassion so you aren't such a jerk to yourself! What you'll be learning: What fuels judgment One way to practice use judgment to your advantage (looking eye to eye) Why we try to fit into the societal mold The 3 things that are underneath our desire to "fit in" Uncovering what your inner critic is trying to keep you safe from Why you judge yourself but don't judge others Uncovering your core narratives and practicing nuance 3 steps to start practicing more self-compassion   Resources Brené Brown (shame researcher): https://brenebrown.com/ Madison Morrigan: https://www.instagram.com/madisonmorrigan/ Madison Morrigan podcast interview Laziness does not Exist by Devon Price Connect with Molly  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollykatewellness/ Free Mini Training: https://www.mollykatewellness.com/freeminitraining

    26 min

  4. 07/07/2022

    Reclaiming Body Autonomy in Fitness with Kelsey Ellis :: Episode 20

    Have you struggled to feel like you have autonomy within your body? Especially when it comes to fitness? In today's episode, I had the honor of chatting with Kelsey Ellis all about reclaiming body autonomy in fitness. When I came across Kelsey on social media, I was instantly drawn to her fun and authentic approach to health and fitness! Kelsey Ellis (she/her) is an award-winning, body-positive Health and Fitness Expert based in Vancouver, Canada. She is both a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer on a mission to empower individuals to take the shame out of their wellness game through letting go of self-judgment, practicing intuitive eating, and honouring joyful movement. Kelsey teaches group coaching programs on intuitive eating, helping clients learn how to trust themselves around food again, let go of destructive dieting behaviour and make peace with food and their bodies once and for all. She also teaches body-positive fitness classes both live through her Patreon platform and via her YouTube channel 'Healthy With Kelsey'. Her classes center physical movement from a wellness-centered approach and she encourages her audience to move their bodies in a way that feels best for them!  I know you are going to walk away from this episode feeling empowered and inspired to reconnect with yourself and reclaim your body autonomy after listening to Kelsey! Listen in to hear: Kelsey's Journey to being a body-positive fitness trainer Molly's experience doing one of Kelsey's (awesome) workouts! How Kelsey felt when she realized how toxic diet culture was What body autonomy is How diet culture blinds us to our own autonomy Breaking the generational trauma around food & body How to begin reclaiming body autonomy Common barriers to rebuilding a trusting relationship to your body Ways to repair that trusting relationship What Kelsey gained from letting go of food and body obsession   Connect with Kelsey Hop on the Waitlist for her group coaching program Check out her YouTube channel Follow her on Instagram   Connect with Molly  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollykatewellness/ Free Mini Training: https://www.mollykatewellness.com/freeminitraining

    49 min

  5. 06/30/2022

    Summer Body Image Barriers with Molly Seifert :: Episode 19

    It's SUMMER! If you have a positive body image, Summer can be a fun season of play and enjoyment outside with loved ones! If you're struggling with body image, it can be ridden with worry, fear, and discomfort of needing to wear less clothing to be comfortable (or you're not wearing less clothing and you're HOT and uncomfortable!). Either way - I hear you! You are not alone. If you are someone who fears the heat and Summer coming because of body image struggles - this episode is for you!   Listen in to hear: A few things you need to hear for Summer The two big body image struggles I see in the Summer The body image suggestion that Molly *HATES* What judgment really means How your body image fears may be an indicator of unmet needs What to do if you are worried about what other people will think of your body Why we thrive with belonging (belong to ourselves, others & the world) How to quiet the social comparison of your body to others Using comparison to uncover some of your current desires   Connect with Molly  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollykatewellness/ Free Mini Training: https://www.mollykatewellness.com/freeminitraining

    23 min

  6. 06/23/2022

    Jasmine's Self-Love Journey & Experience Working in the Beauty Industry :: Episode 18

    Hello, hello! Oh my goodness... You are absolutely going to love this conversation! Today on the pod I have Jasmine, a previous client of mine, whose life has been such a pleasure and a joy to watch unfold and bloom as she steps back into her power. Listen in as we talk about how all of this self-hate and self-shame has been learned and not authentic to her (or any of us really). Jasmine shares how she has been able to peel back some of those old stories and get back to the core version of herself that feels compassionate, joyful, loving, and kind. I simply can't wait for you to hear her story on this episode!    Jasmine is an NYC-based content creator also working in sustainable and inclusive fashion. As a content creator, Jasmine is passionate about promoting body neutrality and self-acceptance through recovery from diet culture and healing our relationships with food and our bodies.      Listen in as we discuss: Jasmine's favorite (and also most surprising) part to rediscover about herself in this process. [14:01] The contrast between what food and body obsession was holding Jasmine back from in her life + how healing her relationship to food and body has opened up and expanded her life. [19:53] How diet culture often makes us walk away from ourselves and instead align towards the values of diet culture. [25:54] Jasmine's experiences with her career in the beauty industry. [31:05] Connect with Jasmine   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjasmini/ TikTok: @therealjasmini   Connect with Molly  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollykatewellness/ Free Mini Training: https://www.mollykatewellness.com/freeminitraining

    43 min

  7. 06/16/2022

    Body Image and Bloating with Molly Seifert :: Episode 17

    Hey friends! If I had a dollar for every time a client told me that every time they get bloated their body image goes down the drain, I'd be a millionaire! So this episode is dedicated to body image and bloating. In this episode, we will talk about both the physical sensations as well as the thoughts & emotions that come along with bloating. You'll be walking away with some clear tools to help you on those days   Go to a healthcare professional if you are concerned with your bloating Your body is sending you physical input about your bloating - and it's neutral! The stories you tell yourself when you feel bloated Recognize and unpack your own implicit anti-fat bias & questions to ask yourself Following the thread of your automatic thoughts Getting to the core of these uncomfortable thoughts & rewriting them Building a toolbox for bloated days with suggestions Resources Episode with Maggie Landes Episode with Samina Qureshi   Connect with Molly  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollykatewellness/ Free Mini Training: https://www.mollykatewellness.com/freeminitraining

    14 min

  8. 06/09/2022

    How Diet Culture Impacts Us on 3 Levels with Marie-Pier:: Episode 16

    Oh my gosh, y'all!! I promise you I am still on a high from recording this conversation with Marie-Pier. If you are someone who feels like diet culture is hanging with you in sneaky ways, then this is an episode for you! Be sure to listen to us discuss the three different ways diet culture impacts us and how they probably affect us much more than we realize. Marie-Pier also gives us some incredible suggestions on stepping away from diet culture and stepping toward your more authentic self. I hope you love listening to this episode as much as I loved having this conversation!   Marie-Pier is an anti-diet Registered Dietitian with a B.Sc. in Psychology and the founder of The Balanced Practice. After completing her first degree in psychology, Marie-Pier struggled with an eating disorder. After recovery, she went back to school to become an RD with the dream of supporting folks in their food journeys. Marie-Pier started her private practice and has been supporting folks to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She strives to provide evidence-based nutrition interventions to all her clients and support them in their recovery journeys. Marie-Pier is passionate about helping folks discover how to ditch diet culture and nourish their bodies without guilt, shame or restrictions. You can spot Marie-Pier on local news and radio stations and give presentations to different organizations on nutrition! She is the host of The Balanced Dietitian Podcast, where she provides listeners with a different approach to nutrition. Marie-Pier offers counseling at The Balanced Practice and an online group program to help folks heal their relationship with food and body.   Listen in as we discuss: What it looks like to be knee-deep in diet culture. [9:29] How we often mistakenly rely on external cues to validate our self-worth. [16:21] The different levels of diet culture impact us = Food + Body + Mind. [20:02] Our need to address these three layers to be truly free from diet culture.. [26:03] A few journal prompts to help us go deeper in shifting our mindset. [28:35] Ways we can fight diet culture through our own lives. [34:16] Connect with Marie Podcast: https://thebalancedpractice.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.balanced.practice/ https://www.instagram.com/the.balanced.dietitian/ Website: https://thebalancedpractice.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBalancedPractice   Connect with Molly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollykatewellness/ Free Mini Training: https://www.mollykatewellness.com/freeminitraining

    47 min
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The What She Gained podcast is designed to help you step away from body obsession and learn the skills of body acceptance. Loving and accepting your body is a radical act in a world that places so much social value on thinness. The What She Gained podcast will give you the tools to radically accept yourself and liberate yourself from diet culture and body obsession. Molly and her guests will help you get started on your journey and also keep you motivated along the way!

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  • Creator
    Molly Seifert
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    What She Gained