The Body Grievers® Club

If you are cynic about love because of your body image - this is the episode for YOU!In this episode, Texas native, nurse practictioner + Body Griever® graduate Shanea Palone takes us through her incredible LOVE STORY of meeting her now husband + love of her life. Dating in a large body made dating hard for Shanea, but through ALL the bad dates, bad experiences + proverbial frogs, it all pales in comparison to the joy she feels now with her husband. Walk down memory lane with us as we explore how Shanea went from Body Griever® to Wife + Mom.Want to purchase the Fat Love, Sex + Body Image Q+A we discuss in this episode? Click here for replay access. If you are struggling with the grief of dating in your current body, we would love to support your inside the Body Grievers Community.

In this episode Bri + Jana explore how they would coach someone through the hurdle of a partner telling them they don't find them attractive since their weight gain. Bri + Jana believe that our partners attraction to us is NOT our responsibility + says MORE about their views on bodies and what's going on with them. But they also hold space for the discomfort and grief accompanied with these sentiments. In this episode they will discuss: - how the patriarchy and male gaze impacts our view of beauty and attraction as well as the conditioning of media - some thought strategies around how to explore your partners feedback without taking it personally - tough questions you need consider about what you desire + value in relationships Take the Harvard Bias Test here. If you are struggling with the grief of gaining weight, we would love to support your inside the Body Grievers Community. ⁠

In today's episode of the Body Grievers club, Bri + Jana talk about how gaining weight does not mean that you are giving up on yourself. Some other key themes in the episode include challenges you might face when resisting societal norms insights into the complexities of grief + body image Bri + Jana's personal growth stories, including freedom from self-punishment and navigating life without hyper-focusing on body size. an offering of hope recognizing that true freedom comes from letting go of unrealistic expectations.

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Amanda Mittman. Amanda is an RD and the owner of Happy Valley Nutrition + Bitchin Body Image RD. In this episode we talk about the hurdles keeping your provider from having the body image conversation. If you are a provider, consider grabbing Amanda's Body Image Toolkit link or find out more about her in her bio on her ⁠instagram page⁠. To hear MORE on Amanda's success as a business owner, be sure to tune into ⁠Episode 2 of Bri's Biz Bytes Podcast.⁠

WELCOME to EP. 54 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 1 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance. how to the identify between the parts/ levels to body image distress how to reclaim choice in moments of distress The multifaceted parts to body image healing [and why healing is so hard] 00:49 Introducing the Seven-Step Framework 03:18 Understanding Body Image Distress 06:06 Exploring Physical and Mental Sensations 08:52 Short-Term vs Long-Term Outcomes 16:45 Building Awareness and Self-Talk Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri. To Get Bri's 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠ To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 53 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 2 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance. In this episode we will discuss: two criteria to measure your self talk why reassessing self talk usually fails the importance of changing internal narratives to reduce distress related to body image the need for kind and compassionate internal dialogues Various methods to reassess and improve your body talk We provide 3 tangible tips to help you REASSESS Self Talk [STEP 2] TLDR? Check out our timestamps for the episode: 01:02 Understanding the Impact of Self Talk 01:47 Finding Small Wins in Body Image Healing 02:30 Muscle Memory and Body Image 05:09 Reality Testing Your Thoughts 06:53 Building Awareness and Reassessing Self Talk 08:39 Practical Tips for Body Image Awareness 11:00 Creating Space for Grief 14:49 Personalizing Your Healing Journey ⁠Click HERE⁠⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri. To Get Bri's 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox⁠ ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠⁠ To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at⁠ ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠⁠

Welcome to episode 52 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 3 of this 7 part mini series. Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance. In this episode the hosts will discuss: why body love or positive affirmations don't work understanding why body distress occurs And how to examine in a trauma informed way We provide 3 tangible tips to help you INVESTIGATE [Step 3] TLDR? Here are the timestamps for this episode. 01:36 Exploring Body Image Triggers 04:43 Common Body Image Distress Scenarios 06:49 Understanding Body Image Triggers 09:43 Coping with Body Image Distress 12:49 Digging into Trauma-Informed Exploration 18:08 Building Your Coping Skills Toolbox 25:40 The Importance of Community Support Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri. To Get Bri's 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠ To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 51 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 4 of this 7 part mini series. Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance. In this episode we will discuss: • what SEXY permission looks like • the difference between self efficacy + self esteem • how permission can shift you from people pleasing to a courageous communicator TLDR? Timestamps for the episode include: 00:30 Living Your Best Life Now 01:41 Grieving in Costa Rica 03:56 Managing Grief and Embracing Joy 09:07 Creating Unapologetic Memories 14:53 Reflecting on "the Journey" 17:51 Journaling Prompts and Final Thoughts We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help CREATE sexy self permission [Step 4] at the end of this episode! Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri. To Get Bri's 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠ To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 50 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 5 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance. In this episode we will discuss: • what it means to live your BUBBLe [best, unapologetic, big beautiful life] • How Bri + Jana live out their BUBBLe • How grief + joy exist together, not separately We provide 3 journal prompt questions to help you begin living your best life NOW [Step 5] TLDR? Timestamps for the episode include: 00:30 Living Your Best Life Now 01:41 Grieving in Costa Rica 03:56 Managing Grief and Embracing Joy 09:07 Creating Unapologetic Memories 14:53 Reflecting on "the Journey" 17:51 Journaling Prompts and Final Thoughts Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri. To Get Bri's 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠ To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠

WELCOME to EP. 49 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 6 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps from Body Grief to Body Acceptance. In this episode of the Body Grievers® Club, hosts Bri and Jana discuss the 6th step of Bri's seven-step framework: identifying and meeting your NEED for body image work. In this episode we will discuss: What makes it difficult to ask for our needs + wants How to shift the black + white thinking Lean into the HELL YES + satisfaction factor of body image We also provide 3 journal prompt questions to consider highlighting your NEEDS for body image work [Step 6] TLDR? Here are the timestamps for this episode: 00:14 Understanding Your Needs in Body Image Work 01:08 Challenges of Identifying Personal Needs 01:46 What Does Body Image Work Mean? 02:19 Daily Practices for Body Image Work 02:54 The Importance of Safe Environments 03:04 Self-Esteem and Body Image 04:20 Advocating for Your Needs 05:38 Body Talk and Communication 06:56 Scapegoating and Blaming the Body 07:40 Overcoming People-Pleasing Tendencies 11:48 Collaborating with Your Body 16:05 Practical Tips for Body Image Work 19:45 Reflective Questions and Conclusion Click HERE⁠ for the most up to date ways to work with Bri. To Get Bri's 7 Step Framework with all the reflection questions sent right to your inbox ⁠DOWNLOAD HERE!⁠ To find out how to work with Jana, message her on instagram at ⁠@bodygrieversclub⁠