After a decade in the fitness industry, Kim witnessed first-hand the detrimental cycle of weight loss obsession and body shaming.
Her personal and professional experiences led her to a powerful realization: there’s more to fitness and health than meets the eye.
Randi shares her inspiring journey from Weight Watchers counselor to non-diet advocate, emphasizing self-acceptance and self-care for mothers. We discuss body image and dieting in children, the importance of setting boundaries and reconnecting with passions, and the parallels between oppressive diet culture and societal expectations of mothers.
This episode is packed with practical advice and compassionate wisdom for anyone looking to embark on a journey of self-acceptance, healing, and finding peace with their body.
Kristina Sims shares her personal and professional journey of overcoming body struggles to find a place of peace and acceptance.
She opens up about her early struggles with body image and how these challenges set the stage for her journey towards healing and self-discovery. Tune in to this compelling episode to discover how you too can embark on a transformative path towards body peace and holistic wellness.
Diet culture, valuing thinness and appearance, impacts our perceptions of beauty and self-worth. This system has deep historical roots, with changing beauty standards and modern complexities. It promotes quick fixes and narrow beauty ideals, leading to negative psychological and health effects, particularly in women and younger generations. Counter movements like body positivity and holistic health approaches challenge diet culture, promoting diversity and balanced eating. Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in guiding patients away from harmful dieting trends and towards evidence-based, sustainable health practices.
Changing your mindset can be a more transformative and fulfilling New Year’s resolution than any diet or exercise regimen. In this last episode in 2023, Holly encourages embracing a new year with confidence, self-love, and a renewed commitment to living authentically.
In today’s episode, you’ll meet Violeta Puente, a nutritionist and intuitive eating counselor. She specializes in helping women over 40 improve their relationship with food, …
In today’s episode of “Say When!” we take a deep dive into the fascinating evolution of society’s definition of the “perfect body.” From ancient Greece’s …
Holly Toscanini tackles that nagging worry lurking in the back of every woman’s mind when contemplating ditching diets for good—”But what if I gain weight?” She dives into the empowering framework of Intuitive Eating, where you’ll learn to reclaim your body’s natural intelligence to guide your food choices and find weight stability. And hey, while we’re at it, let’s give that ‘Thin Ideal’ a good shake-up, shall we? Holly also urges you to reframe your perception of control when it comes to your body, teaching you to tune into your own hunger and fullness cues. So, get ready for a soul-soothing, perspective-shifting episode that emphasizes the practice of self-compassion, body neutrality, and the crucial understanding that your weight is not your worth!
In today’s enriching episode, I sit down with Helen Gallagher, the visionary behind Happy and Childless, to delve into the often misunderstood realm of childlessness. We discuss how societal norms can burden individuals with a sense of obligation, and we explore practical pathways to break free from these societal shackles.
How Empowering Communities Help Transform Body Image
Welcome to another eye-opening episode of ‘Say When’ with Holly Toscanini. Today, we’re diving deep into the transformative power of community in reshaping our relationship with our bodies and ourselves. Are you ready to break free from the shackles of diet culture and step into a space of soul-nourishing self-acceptance? Then this is your episode!
