63 episodes

Welcome to The Body Grievers® Club – a podcast aimed to help you explore your body image. Bri + Jana are two highly experienced body image coaches. We know that distressful body image can SUCK and we want to sit in that grief with you.

But we also want to show you that even in the suck you can still live a great life in the body you have now.

No matter how big your body grief is you're never alone when you're part of the Body Grievers® Club.
Be sure to follow us on @thebodygrieversclub on instagram!

The Body Grievers® Club Body Image With Bri LLC

    • Health & Fitness

Welcome to The Body Grievers® Club – a podcast aimed to help you explore your body image. Bri + Jana are two highly experienced body image coaches. We know that distressful body image can SUCK and we want to sit in that grief with you.

But we also want to show you that even in the suck you can still live a great life in the body you have now.

No matter how big your body grief is you're never alone when you're part of the Body Grievers® Club.
Be sure to follow us on @thebodygrieversclub on instagram!

    Health Without Weight Loss with Mackenzie Woolwich

    Health Without Weight Loss with Mackenzie Woolwich

    Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers Club. In episode 64, I chat with my friend, client, and
    colleague Mackenzie Woolwich, a registered dietitian who helps intuitive eaters find health without weight loss. We
    discuss intuitive eating, body image, and how to navigate the complexities of health outside of diet culture.



    Here’s what to expect in the episode:


    02:37 Challenging the Weight Loss Paradigm
    03:56 The Impact of Weight Stigma in Healthcare
    05:21  Advocating for Yourself at the Doctor's Office
    07:36 Redefining Health Beyond Weight
    12:00 Social Determinants of Health
    15:55 The Problem with BMI and Diet Culture
    24:16 Embracing Intuitive Movement
    33:42 Health at Every Size as a Social Justice Movement
    35:00 How to Work with Mackenzie Woolwich



    CLICK HERE to get access to Mack’s Free Training, Shifting Your Desire for Weight Loss.



    Resources Mentioned:


    Body Scapegoating with Bonnie Roney Ep.

    Advocating for your self at the doctors Ep.

    Redefining Health Master Class


    Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri.

    • 37 min
    I shouldn't be crying over pancakes and "Making It Big".

    I shouldn't be crying over pancakes and "Making It Big".

    WELCOME TO EPISODE 63 of the Body Grievers® Club.

    In this solo episode, Bri interviews Sophie House, a NYC lawyer + researcher, and a Body Griever® graduate.



    In this episode we delve into:

    • the journey of saying goodbye to the dream of having a "perfect" body + societal expectations tied to body image

    • challenges of living in a larger body especially with weight bias in healthcare

    • the cost of existing in a living in a larger body but also how life can be bigger in a larger body

    • and the healing agents of community + healing your relationship with food

    We also discuss Sophie’s substack, "Making It Big," a newsletter aiming to amplify successful stories of individuals in larger bodies, promoting representation and celebrating achievements.

    Check out Bri’s feature in Making it Big.

    Resources:

    Body Grievers Group: Join the waitlist for the Body Grievers Group

    Body Image Bootcamp: Join the waitlist for Body Image Bootcamp [for providers]

    Making It Big Newsletter: Subscribe to Making it Big Substack

    Stacy Bias' Fat Archetypes: Stacy Bias’ Fat Archetypes

    I'm An Adult on TikTok: Fat History with im.an.adult

    Podcast Episode with Shanea: Listen to Podcast Ep. 58 Plus Size Love

    Make sure to subscribe to the Body Image Breakdown to get the JUICY deets for each episode.

    • 47 min
    My business became an extension of my body liberation.

    My business became an extension of my body liberation.

    Welcome to episode 62 of the Body Grievers Club!



    Today we are joined by friend + business Coach Jo White, a registered dietitian and business coach as we talk about talking up unapologetic space in the health + wellness field. Even if you aren't an entrepenuer, you may benefit from this episode, exploring what might it might look like to live your best, unapologetic life. This episode is a little different than our usual.

    Here's what we get into:


    my transition from a struggling therapist to thriving coach
    a breakdown of grief + how it showed up in our life our lives
    the importance of mindset shifts and the power of taking up space as a business owner.


    embracing entrepreneurship unapologetically without invitation

    If you are a health + wellness provider and you are watching my business from the sidelines and wondering -- how the f*ck does she do this, join my FREE WEBINAR:

    Burned Out: It's time to shift from burned out helper to bad ass CEO



    Other resources mentioned in this episode:

    Bri's Body Image Bootcamp for the providers

    Click here to get the Body Image Breakdown for Ep 62.

    Listen The Nutrition + Ambitious Podcast by Jo White

    • 40 min
    Reclaiming Summer in Your Current Body

    Reclaiming Summer in Your Current Body

    Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers Club!



    Today we are joined by Leah Kern, a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, who is hosting a FREE PANEL on Summer Support. In this episode, we will discuss:


    Navigating body image challenges during the summer months
    The concept of body neutrality and how to practice it


    The significance of building a supportive community during the summer
    Reclaiming summer joy in the body you have now



    JOIN US for A FREE PANEL featuring multidisciplinary anti-diet professionals to support you on your journey divesting from diet culture this summer.



    CLICK HERE TO JOIN.

    Resources mentioned in this episode:


    Shoulders Down
    Body Scapegoating Episode with Bonnie Roney

    Click here to get the body image breakdown of episode 61

    • 27 min
    Let's talk about [fat] sex.

    Let's talk about [fat] sex.

    Welcome to Episode 36 of the Body Grievers Club!

    In this UPDATED episode, I'm joined by my fat therapist friends as we dive deep into the world of body image, fat sex, and relationships within the realm of fat liberation.

    Grab your mug because the tea is HOT off the stove, where we will candidly chat all things body liberation! From society's messed-up standards to the challenges fat folks face in dating and intimacy, we're leaving no stone unturned.

    Key Topics Include:


    Society's standards and their impact on body image
    Challenges fat individuals face in dating and intimacy
    Consent, autonomy, and navigating relationships in the context of fat liberation
    Reclaiming pleasure and healing from societal norms, religion, and trauma
    The importance of somatic awareness and being a cycle breaker in body liberation
    Practical tips and resources for sex with mobility concerns
    Differentiating between a fat fetish and genuine attraction

    Join us as we delve into the nuances of body liberation and provide insights, practical tips, and resources for cultivating a healthier sex life and relationship with your body.



    THE GUESTS:

    Dani Bryant @danibtherapy https://www.danibryant.com/

    Lauren Canonico @nyctherapywithLauren

    @affirmativetherapycollective

    http://Affirmativetherapycollective.com





    RESOURCES:

    EP. 46 Dating & Pleasure with Lily Womble

    EP. 57 My partner said they’re not attracted to me since I’ve gained weight


    Positions for Fat Sex in All of It's Holiness
    The Ripped Bodice
    To Love and Be Loved from the Fat Perspective
    Yoga Straps
    The "Luggage Rack" : Google Easy Rider Position Chair
    Sex Wedge
    Heavy Duty Sex Swing



    Click here for the most up to date ways to work with Bri

    • 57 min
    Pregnancy + Postpartum Body Image

    Pregnancy + Postpartum Body Image

    Welcome to another episode of the Body Grievers Club! Today's guest is Tory Stroker, an anti-diet registered dietitian and mom from New Jersey, discussing body image, pregnancy, and postpartum.

    Tory shares her personal journey through pregnancy and postpartum, navigating body image challenges and the lack of resources available. She emphasizes the importance of discussing the complexities of body changes during this time.

    The conversation delves into the pressures and expectations surrounding pregnancy and postpartum body image, including societal comments and internalized beliefs. Tory highlights the need for support and setting boundaries to honor individual experiences.

    Listeners can access

    Tory's postpartum body image masterclass here.

    Follow her on instagram here.

    Follow her substack here.

    Find her website here.



    PLUS a reminder to UNLOCK BRI'S BODY IMAGE VAULT : Access to all of Bri's top resources to help shift your understanding of body grief to body acceptance.

    • 28 min

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