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Welcome to the LIVE recording of the "Redefining the New Year's Resolution" Panel from the January 2018 F.I.T. Fest. The panel features Shanna Tyler, Heather Boddy, and Tina Tang. Okay, yes this was recorded in January but HEY Y'ALL ITS APRIL! Remember what Shanna Tyler said in her episode (#62) about how she now focuses on life in quarters - well this is a new quarter for you, which means that it’s a perfect time to check in and see how you are doing on your goals. In your life. Check in with yourself truly about your happiness. An April - September resolution!        FIND F.I.T4ALL :  fit4all.org Instagram: @f.i.t.4all FB: FIT 4 ALL  f.i.t.spo podcast - @fitspodcast     THE PANEL HOSTS: Caitie: @caitie.did (Caitie's Episode is #49 on LYB, check it out!)   James: @jamesissmiling (James's Episode is #50 on LYB, check it out!)   THE PANEL MEMBERS: Shanna Tyler: @shannatyler_ (Shanna's Episode is #62 on LYB, check it out!)   Tina Tang: @ironstrongfit   Heather Boddy: @heatherboddy (Host of Love Your Bodd)   F.I

 "I think I just wanted people to see that I was in pain. I couldn't say that. I couldn't say, 'Hi, I'm Becky, I'm in pain. This is me being thinner than I should be so this is what pain means to me.'"  - Becky S  This week on Love Your Bodd we explore the importance of reaching out when you are in pain. Verbalizing your feelings can be incredibly difficult and can manifest in your mental health in all sorts of negative ways. For Becky, her inability to verbalize her pain led to an eating disorder. This week's guest Becky is incredibly open about her struggles with Anorexia, Exercise Addiction, Recovery, and most recently Bodybuilding. Listen to hear her talk about the winding road that is recovery and how lifting weights has both helped her recover but on the flip side, how competing in her first ever bikini competition brought back some of her disordered thinking.    **Trigger Warning** This episode can be potentially triggering for anyone who is struggling with an eating disorder, has struggled with one in

This week on Love Your Bodd, Shanna Tyler is here to give you some real talk about practicing yoga, body love, and how to set goals! She's a self-starting #GIRLBOSS, Yoga Instructor, and isn't afraid to follow her passions.  Listen to hear Shanna talk about: Growing up feeling like fitness was mandatory & fast forward into her discovery that she could do it because she WANTS to Practicing Yoga and how it lead to self love  Women of color representation in Yoga Goal-setting Finding your passion Setting boundaries to build structure in your life And how you have the same amount of time in the day as Beyoncé does!    Find Shanna:  Website: www.shannatyler.com Blog Post Referenced (Making Time): www.shannatyler.com/blog Instagram: @shannatyler_ Self Soul Sport Insta: @selfsoulsport   Some Reference Links from the Episode:    Shanna's Episode on the Fitspodcast (iTunes) Dr. Chelsea Roberts: @chelsealovesyoga  Koya Webb: @koyawebb  Evernote App Quote: "The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we com

"I felt like jumping on the rooftops & going 'okay, wait a minute, there's stuff we can do! We don't need to spend thousands and thousands of dollars at a fertility clinic, we can step back here, listen to what your body is saying, and make major change!'" - Sarah Clark, Fertility, Lifestyle, & Health Coach    This week's guest is an intelligent woman who specializes in fertility. If you are up for having your mind blown, tune in. In this episode, Heather and Sarah dig deep about a mind-body connection and all the effects that NOT listening to your body can have on you. What you eat, how you feel, your physical health, mental health, environmental stressors, genes, etc are ALL connected and can have a major impact on the way you live. These things can also affect fertility which is why Sarah's practice focuses so much on the mind-body connection when it comes to your ability to reproduce.  Sarah was in her mid twenties when she discovered she had Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) but she didn't let that

Goal Weight. Let's talk about it. Pretty much everyone has one. That number in the back of your mind that you strive for every day. That number that you pray is on the scale every time you step on. Hoping each time to be closer. Maybe you are at your goal weight! Wow! Congratulations, you are one of the few! What would happen though, if you stepped on the scale and you weren't anymore?  In today's episode of Love Your Bodd, Heather explains why having a goal weight is actually depleting your happiness instead of giving you something motivational to work on. By the end of the episode, you will learn different ways to frame your health goals so that you aren't focused on the number on the scale.  Setpoint/Appestat:  The weight you maintain when you listen and respond to your body's signals of hunger and fullness. The weight you maintain when you don't fixate on your weight or food habits. The weight you keep returning to between diets. (from Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon) 4 Ways Your Goal Weight is "Wei

"Change your thoughts and you can change your world." - Norman Vincent Peale  "We are not disturbed by things, but rather the view we take of them." - Epiuctetus  "There is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so." - Shakespeare What is the voice inside your head saying to you? Is it negative? If so, that's totally normal. Is it positive? That's normal, too!  On today's Love Your Bodd episode, Heather sits down with you solo to teach you about self-talk and the labels we place on the events that happen in our lives.  Self Talk Lesson this Episode: Self-talk: The action or practice of talking to oneself, either externally (aloud) or internally (mentally).  Self-Talk is how people evaluate and respond to events in their lives. It is typical for most people to feel some things are good (staying on a meal plan, adhering to an exercise program, winning a league championship), while others things are viewed as bad (going off a meal plan, stopping an exercise regimen, losing a league championship game). But in

Welcome to Part 2 of the Girls in Capes interview! Please, if you haven't already, go listen to Part 1 first, where you will learn all about Girls in Capes and the ladies involved in the panel!  In Part II of this 2 part interview, we discuss PROBLEMATIC MEDIA! Problematic favorites as in problematic creators, problematic FANDOMS, and problematic content. What makes something problematic? Why do we, as consumers of media, continue to support works that are problematic? What can we do to change the problematic media that is popular today?!  Listen to us discuss OUR problematic favorites as well as flip everything in the opposite direction to works that are more inclusive! Like last week, the moral we want you to take away from this episode is that money talks. Throw your money at the types of stories you want to hear whether it be movies, books, television, what have you! Spend your dollars where they are going to count. Media outlets will recognize this and start creating more diverse works!      Find Girls I

This week on Love Your Bodd, Heather sits down with the Founder of the online publication "Girls in Capes," along with several ladies of the writing team, to talk about representation in geek culture!  In Part I of this 2 part interview, we discuss "Girls in Capes" and why is it so important today. We also talk about how media influences us from a young age and how that carries over into our adult life/personality. The goal of the discussion is to take a closer look at the way we consume media compared to ways we can support works that are more inclusive. Part 2 takes it much deeper with discussions on problematic favorites and what makes them so "problematic." But you'll have to wait until next week for that!  One moral we want you to take away from this episode is that money talks. Throw your money at the types of stories you want to hear whether it be movies, books, television, what have you! Spend your dollars where they are going to count. Media outlets will recognize this and start creating more diverse

This week on Love Your Bodd, Heather has an interview with the very kick-ass Stardust Megu! They talk all things cosplay -  from gender to race to body type. Stardust shares her story about how cosplay literally saved her life. She was severely bullied as a kid and once she discovered comic con and cosplay, her whole world changed. Listen to hear her story about going from insecure to SUPER CONFIDENT. And be sure to check out her Instagram to see her talented cosplays!    FIND STARDUST Instagram: @stardust_megu Some links to things we talk about: Check out @princessology on instagram - the creator of #28daysofblackcosplay   Here's the link to the master list of black cosplayers that Stardust mentions - by Petite Ebby Cosplay (@chibimagicalgirl)! Feel free to check it out: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ft1WfcxTD52pZ9xMSAlUuf0nGQaCiGMZ   And here's a link to her mention of @pencils_and_pincushions cosplay!   Love Your Bodd Stuffz   Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com   Tweet: @LoveYourBodd   Insta

Does your career rely heavily on what you look like? For most dancers and models, body image can be a huge issue.  In this episode of Love Your Bodd, Heather talks to an old friend, Rachel Eten, about what it was like to grow up as a dancer and later, what it's like to have a professional modeling career. Luckily, Rachel has been able to stay sane and keep control over her own body in industries where it is common to feel like other people have control over it.    Rachel shares the weird ins-and-outs of modeling; she shares how exercise has never been her thing (she even shares her own fun term for "exercise"); and lastly, we talk about her pregnancy, motherhood, and how she feels an intense pressure to get her pre-pregnancy body back - not from the industry but from herself.    Find Rachel Instagram: @rachelgeiman   Love Your Bodd Stuffz   Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com   Tweet: @LoveYourBodd   Instagram: @love_your_bodd   Facebook: Love Your Bodd     Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter &a

 Want to listen to more empowering/uplifting Pop music? Is there a such thing as Body Positive music? Heather is here to share her favorites as well as discuss why some favorites are potentially problematic. Please join the discussion and add to the playlist!   Here is Heather's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/126858380/playlist/1phbcOXh0wOsFECNjCxtE8   Here is Lila's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1290478548/playlist/0HEgaKBQ3qArxhlXD8QfQV?si=ZTaqfyUuSUSkgkDj4D00ow   Love Your Bodd Stuffz   Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com   Tweet: @LoveYourBodd   Instagram: @love_your_bodd   Facebook: Love Your Bodd     Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd   Get Resources: Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation - check out their resources page to get help for whatever issue you might be facing -  https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/   Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to fin

 Welcome to THE SLIMDOWN where Host Heather and her special Slimdown Co-Host Adare discuss body positivity and diversity in the media. Positives and Negatives.  Join our discussion or add to it for future episode topics!! Use social media links below to connect.    Love Your Bodd Stuffz   Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com   Tweet: @LoveYourBodd   Instagram: @love_your_bodd   Facebook: Love Your Bodd     Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd   REFERENCED - RESEARCH ARTICLES AND LINKS: Ready Player One Cast: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/?ref_=nv_sr_1   The Runaways Cast: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1236246/   This Is Us:http://www.refinery29.com/2017/11/179973/fat-suit-movies-tv-characters-overweight   The Heathers Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Tva5JJOAo   Barbie's New Bodies: http://time.com/barbie-new-body-cover-story/   Lindy West: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/589/tell-me-im-fat Midwester Writer's Conference: https://www

In this episode of Love Your Bodd, Heather caught up with some activists who participated in the Women's March NYC! Why was it so important for them to march? What were some memorable experiences they had while marching? If you'd like to hear about what the Women's March was like here in NYC, take a listen. These guests have some pretty incredible things to say!   One guest, Crystal, mentions her photography project RISE UP IN LOVE. Love Your Bodd has collaborated with Rise Up in Love in the past so make sure to check out those previous episodes. Find out more info on the photo project here -  Rise Up In Love Facebook: facebook.com/riseupinlovenyc Instagram: @riseupinlovenyc or by using the hashtag #riseupinlove or #riseupinlovenyc   Love Your Bodd Stuffz   Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com   Tweet: @LoveYourBodd   Instagram: @love_your_bodd   Facebook: Love Your Bodd     Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd   Get Resources: Love Your Bodd is

Yay Lovers!!! Welcome back to Love Your Bodd! I hope you will take some time to LOVE YOURSELF this Valentine's Day!  Here are 14 ways to take care of yourself - according to Host, Heather Boddy:    1. Listen to a podcast! Hey! Good job you’re doing that!      2. Sit still and take 3 deep breaths, totally filling up the lungs, in thru the nose out through the mouth. Add a layer and try practicing meditation. There are apps and audios for guided meditation if you feel like you need clarity on something specific and don’t know where to begin. (Try Headspace)      3. Get Fresh AIR! Outside. Walk, run, open the window.      4. Take a a hot bath - and salts, scents, candles and music to set the mood.      5. Read a good book, either something you’ve been meaning to pick up or go back to a favorite that will bring you some comfort. (You can also do this with a movie or TV show but there’s just something about snuggling up with a good book ya know?)      6. Listen to your favorite song. Or a pump you up Playlist. Rea

Dearest Lovers, Love Your Bodd relaunches on Tuesday, February 13 with several new episodes! Catch up on previous episodes now and LOVE YOURSELF this Valentine's Day with the grand re-launch on Feb. 13th

"If you quantify your wellness, it's probably not wellness." - James Rose   James is a young fitness professional finishing up his Musical Theater Degree at NYU. In this episode, we talk about a myriad of things including: how he has NEVER taken a bite of meat (nor tasted alcohol for that matter), getting asked about having an eating disorder, body comparing as an actor, getting naked and posting it on social media (and why), and how he has shaped a "feel good" wellness routine for himself.  It's an incredible, energetic, tangent filled episode that you'll be sure to enjoy.    James mentions "Corinne Wainer" as a mentor in the interview, showing up for you class. Here is her studio info: SHAKTIBARRE INFO - https://www.shaktibarre.com/   Jame's Photographer mentioned in the interview -  Craig McCloud : https://www.craigmacleod.com/     JAMES ROSE ON INSTAGRAM: James: @jamesissmiling   FIND F.I.T4ALL :  fit4all.org Instagram: @f.i.t.4all FB: FIT 4 ALL    THE REST OF THE F4A TEAM ON INSTAGRAM: Katie-Rose: @katie

Katie-Rose, Community Events Coordinator of Fit4All, is a dancer & dance fitness instructor who has recovered from eating disorders and is a supporter/advocate for the body positivity movement.  What is Thin Privilege? Fat Phobia? What is the weight that comes with the word "weight?" She can explain it. She is very well-versed in these technical terms that are important to understand. One fascinating quality of Katie-Rose is that she is constantly learning and growing and adapting her ideas. She is not transfixed or set on one way of thinking, she keeps a fluid and open mind the more she learns - whether in fitness, the body positivity movement, the way she views her own body, etc. She shares all of this and so much more in this episode.  **Trigger Warning for this episode**  Around the 41 min mark of the episode we start talking in detail about her experience with eating disorders. It can be triggering for some listeners.  Thank you for listening!!    KATIE-ROSE ON INSTAGRAM: Katie-Rose: @katierose_nunzi

Don't be so hard on yourself. Easier said than done, huh? Especially this time of year when we are expected to behave a certain way: cheerful, successful, all put together. There is so much pressure to be "perfect." It's an internal struggle that we face every day. Well... Erin Simon is here to tell you it's okay to let go of that pressure. Her way of letting go came from a diagnosis of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). From this diagnosis she learned how to take care of her body by using health as an internal "preventative measure" rather than as something aesthetic or external.  "I stopped thinking of fitness and how I was eating in terms of like, 'oh, because I want to look a certain way or stay on top of my appearance or whatever.' It changed from that to being, 'well, I need to manage what's going on in my body.'"  We talk about this and SO MUCH MORE! Thanks for listening!!    ERIN ON INSTAGRAM: Erin Simon: @eristafit   FIND F.I.T4ALL :  fit4all.org Instagram: @f.i.t.4all FB: FIT 4 ALL    THE REST OF T

The Holidays can be a trying time for many people. Time with family can be daunting. Being surrounded by food can be overwhelming. Getting out of whack with travel can be unsettling. There are many ways our mental and physical health can waiver during the Holidays and I'm here to talk to you about the ways you can get through it.  In this episode we talk about: emotional eating and mentality around food during this time of year - "temptation" & "deprivation" trusting yourself and listening to your body about what you need family pressure to eat as well as family judgement on what you eat and how to handle the comments they may make standing up for yourself and for others mental health and sticking to your routine/what makes you feel good separating food from "good"/"bad" and "reward"/"punishment" wearing clothes that make you feel confident and badass how to handle the possible "guilt" you may feel from indulging Get Help for Eating Disorders: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contac

"My brain and my voice and my ability to communicate as a human being, to me, will always be more important than what I look like," - James Rose - CAO of F4A   "I've gone through very horrible body image issues and I've been through the ringer with eating disorders and so many things... so I know that I need to constantly check back in with myself and see if I'm okay, if I'm relapsing or anything like that. So, I need to allow myself to have whatever thoughts are coming naturally, but, once I do I need to choose to replace those accusations or those negative thoughts with affirmations. That's how I am able to think positive things about myself." - Caitie C - CEO of F4A    "In order to have a positive body image, we need to start unpacking the societal messages of why looking a certain way is considered to be 'bad,' or 'not healthful,' or just 'ugly' even." - Kaite-Rose - CPO of F4A   "I'm doing this because I want to feel my best, what can my body do instead of what can my body look like?" - Erin S.   The F.I