The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
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Join the founder of The Full Bloom Project Zoë Bisbingfor a regular dose of body-positive parenting wisdom. Each episode distills everything from scholarly research to self-help books into accessible and digestible daily parenting practices. Together we can create spaces where children of all ages, sizes, and gender expressions can naturally boost immunity to our appearance-obsessed culture,..
The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
1y ago
After a lot of thought and with a heavy heart, the podcast chapter of the Full Bloom Project is coming to an end. I have learned so much through the creation of the podcast and from our guests and I hope that you have as well. Thank you all for supporting us in the search for a more inclusive next generation. This is not the end of the Full Bloom Project and we hope that you stay in touch with us as we embark on the next chapter. Please consider supporting us on Patreon, Patreon.com/fullbloomproject, and follow us on Instagram @fullbloomproject ..read more
The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
1y ago
There is no health without mental health, and yet we don’t often think to take our kids (or ourselves!) for mental health check-ups. Pediatric mental health struggles are often overlooked, misunderstood, and stigmatized, but Dr. Helen Eggers is changing that with a new Teletherapy platform for kids and families.   ..read more
The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
2y ago
Dedicated body-positive affinity spaces for youth are hard to come by, but we can and should change that. Hillary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant of Be Nourished join for a conversation about how to apply their Body Trust model to heal ourselves and build a body-compassionate and weight-inclusive world for our children.
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The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
2y ago
Body-positive adolescent medicine physician, Shelly Aggarwal, joins for a conversation about the nuances of weight-inclusive healthcare during the tween and teen years.
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The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
2y ago
We've talked about the well-meaning, yet potentially harmful messages kids hear about food, nutrition, and health in schools...but can we offer more than complaints and concerns? If we're lucky enough to have (or be!) teachers and school administrators who are receptive to making changes, where can we send them for practical, impactful guidance? One place is @Dietitians4teachers, the instagram account run by registered dietitian, Gwen Kostal. Tune in for tons of actionable strategies, compassionate guidance, and an innovation session where Gwen and Zoë noodle over how we can best help school p ..read more
The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
2y ago
Have you ever wondered how your unconscious bias works? Or how we can move away from a culture infected by stigma and towards one dominated by genuine inclusion? Jessica Nordell, author of the book The End The End of Bias: A Beginning: The Science and Practice of Overcoming Unconscious Bias, is here to offer practical, science based, guidance to help us make meaningful change.
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The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
2y ago
Do you ever feel like intellectually you connect with concepts of intuitive eating, anti-diet culture, and body-positivity, but when you try to put it into practice for yourself you hit a wall? Well, you’re not alone! In this week’s episode, Zoë partners with Kimmie Singh, RD to give you a taste of what bespoke body-positive support could look for YOU.
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The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
2y ago
With so much conversation about body-acceptance, fat-positivity, and health at every size are we neglecting medical conditions that are long-thought to be caused by “unhealthy lifestyles”? More specifically, how does diabetes fit into all of this if we have a family or personal history, but want to do what we can to minimize our kids’ risk? Zoë sits down with endocrinologist Dr. Gregory Dodell for a lesson on the endocrine system, why diabetes is coated in weight stigma, the interplay of shame and health, and the importance of sustainability when it comes to managing chronic health condi ..read more
The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
2y ago
Are good intentions good enough when it comes to promoting body-positivity? This week Zoë talks with writer and abolitionist, Da’Shaun Harrison, for a raw conversation about the harmful implications of peddling "body-positivity”. Tune in to learn who most often gets left out of our advocacy efforts and how we can deepen our conversations with each other — and our young people — to amplify the connection between anti-fatness and anti-blackness.
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The Full Bloom Podcast | Body-positive parenting
2y ago
What exactly is an eating disorder and how much do I actually need to know about them? Dr. Erin Parks, co-founder of Equip, a virtual eating disorder treatment program that helps young people recover at home, joins Zoë for a concise yet thorough “eating disorders 101”. Tune in to learn how to spot disordered behavior in your kids, how to address concerns head-on, when it’s time to consult a professional, and what effective treatment looks like.
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