Ep 78. Boundary Violations at the Doctors + How to Respond with Jenna Talleda
In this episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri sits down with Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor Jenna Talleda. They talk about what it really looks like to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office. Together, they unpack the realities of weight stigma in healthcare, the pressure to shrink as a provider in a larger body, and the emotional labor of holding boundaries when your care is on the line.Bri and Jenna name the hidden agendas behind routine weigh-ins, the harm of ignoring eating disorder histories, and the frustration of being gaslit by providers who reduce complex health concerns to a number on the scale. This conversation isn’t just about weight. It’s about agency, self-advocacy, and refusing to co-sign harmful narratives about your body.They also explore the people-pleasing tendencies that make “no” so hard to say, why fawning is a trauma response, and how anger can sometimes be the most protective force in recovery. If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling dismissed, shamed, or unheard, this episode will remind you: you’re not alone, and your boundaries matter.TIMESTAMPS:02:05 What weight stigma looks like in healthcare05:20 Correlation vs. causation in weight + health08:40 The pressure of being a provider in a larger body12:10 Imposter syndrome + perfectionism in the work15:45 Saying no at the doctor’s office: Jenna’s story20:25 People-pleasing, fawning, and boundary holding24:10 Anger as protection + why your boundaries matter27:00 Advice for advocating for yourself at appointmentsRESOURCES:Other episodes mentioned:Ep 29: Healing the Medical NarrativeEp 36: Advocating For Yourself at the DoctorBri’s Free Resource: 7-Step Guide to Shift Body Grief to Radical Body AcceptanceGet in Touch with Jenna HERE!WANT MORE OF BRI?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ Join the Body Grievers VAULT: https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/the-vault Use the coupon code BODYGRIEVERSCLUB for $50 off your purchase.
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Ep 77. Can You Be Fat and Healthy?
In this solo episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri gets real about the question she hears constantly: “Can I be fat and healthy?” She unpacks why “health” is not a moral scorecard, why definitions matter, and how fear and shame sneak into our health journeys. Drawing from her clinical background and lived experience, Bri reframes health as amoral, explores correlation vs. causation in weight research, and offers practical ways to pursue care without handing your humanity to a BMI chart.TIME STAMPS:02:10 Why your personal definition of health matters06:00 How medical fatphobia shows up and why health ≠ morality13:20 What the research really says16:00 Why food/movement is only 30% of the picture20:45 Why “doing everything right” doesn’t guarantee health27:10 Practical tips for navigating doctors29:40 Exploring what it means to choose health behaviors (or not) without shameRESOURCES:Health Without Weight Loss (with Mackenzie Woolwich)Medical Fatphobia (with Ragen Chastain)Diagnosed With Diabetes: Coaching Through ShameHealing the Medical NarrativeAdvocating For Yourself at the DoctorConcepts: Social Determinants of Health, Patient Bill of Rights, Stacey Bias’s “Fat Archetypes”Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body AcceptanceWant more of Bri?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ Join the Body Grievers VAULT: https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/the-vaultUse the coupon code BODYGRIEVERSCLUB for $50 off your purchase.
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76. Body Image for Kids with Toni Davis, LPC: A Play Therapist's POV
In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri is joined by Toni Davis, an LPC and registered play therapist supervisor from Texas. Together, they discuss how play therapy can help children process emotions and develop a healthy body image. Toni emphasizes how important it is to involve parents in the therapeutic process and offers insights into talking about body image issues. They suggest various books and strategies for parents to teach body positivity and self-acceptance in children. The episode also covers the challenges clinicians face, including dealing with parents resistant to anti-fatness and how to address children's comments on body size.TIMESTAMPS01:19 Body Image and Play Therapy05:00 Addressing Food Rules and Fat Phobia07:24 The Impact of Body Image on Children16:28 Parental Influence on Body Image20:32 Attachment Styles and Eating Disorders24:12 Body Positive Books for Kids26:25 Books for Parents on Body Positivity32:13 Addressing Anti-Fatness in Parenting37:35 Developing a Child's Sense of Self44:51 Handling Comments on Body SizeBooks Referenced:Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsThe Body Image Sourcebook by Carolyn KostonWant more of Bri?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ Join the Body Grievers VAULT: https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/the-vaultUse the coupon code BODYGRIEVERSCLUB for $50 off your purchase.Want more of Toni?Website: https://www.sapphirecovecounseling.com/
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75. How to Make Your Body Image Suck LESS
In this episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri jumps into the complex emotions surrounding body image struggles and moving from body grief into radical body acceptance. She outlines her consistent, reliable method for navigating body image experiences and emphasizes the importance of gathering information, separating the story from the emotional distress, and building self-trust. Bri also discusses the role of grief as well as self-compassion in this process and offers advice on coping mechanisms, highlighting the power of community support in the journey towards body acceptance.TIMESTAMPS02:02 Defining Body Grief and Radical Acceptance03:09 Navigating Stressful Body Image06:02 Medical Neglect and Vulnerability10:01 Exploring Safety and Connection19:16 Impactful Reframes26:18 The Importance of Self-Esteem28:49 Understanding Trauma Responses30:50 The Seven-Step Framework39:31 The Role of Grief in Healing43:13 The Journey to Radical Body AcceptanceWant more of Bri?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/ Join the Body Grievers VAULT: https://www.bodyimagewithbri.com/the-vaultUse the coupon code BODYGRIEVERSCLUB for $50 off your purchase.
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74. Debunking Movement Myths with Dr. Lisa Folden
In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri is joined by Dr. Lisa Folden, a licensed physical therapist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, who specializes in trauma and eating disorder-informed care. Their discussion dives into the concept of 'grieving movement,' how people can find joy in movement, and break free from toxic diet culture. Dr. Folden also shares her insight on embracing weight neutral practices, intuitive movement, and the importance of addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of body healing. TIME STAMPS:02:11 Personal Experiences with Body Grief06:35 Debunking Myths About Movement09:51 Intuitive Movement and Flexibility17:24 Movement Snacks and Practical Tips22:40 Finding Joy in Movement24:08 The Importance of Consistency27:04 Grieving Movement and Abilities31:48 Acceptance and CompassionPODCAST RESOURCES:Dr. Lisa Folden on Instagram: @healthyphit Dr. Lisa Folden website: https://www.healthyphit.com/Podcast with PT Danny Shapiro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LPXeNoMEOZoh2BLWVh4ZlBody Scapegoating podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gGWTgTLYoPNMP9YClp09sWant more of Bri?Instagram: @bodyimagewithbri Website: https://bodyimagewithbri.com/
Welcome to The Body Grievers® Club – a podcast aimed to help you explore your body image.
I'm Bri a trained mental health counselor + body image coach.
I know how distressful body image can SUCK and I want to sit in that grief with you.
I want to answer your toughest body image questions.
I want to share folks who have done the work and are living their best life in their current bodies.
No matter how big your body grief is you're never alone when you're part of the Body Grievers® Club.
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