The Body Grievers® Club
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
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. Be sure to follow me at @bodyimagewithbri on instagram!
Episodes
- 89. Parenting Intuitive Eaters and Healing Generational Body Image Wounds with Keri Baker
In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri interviews licensed clinical social worker and parent Keri Baker about body image, food, and raising kids—especially when both parent and child live in larger bodies. Keri shares her history…
- 88. How I Healed My Relationship to Movement
In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri shares her five-year movement journey from having no exercise practice to building an intuitive, consistent, feel-good relationship with movement. She traces how the pandemic disrupted her gy…
- 87. Understanding Type II Diabetes and Body Image
In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri interviews dietitian and certified diabetes educator Kristie Messerli (The Type 2 Diabetes Nutritionist) about type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, medication, and the shame and fear that oft…
- 86. Why I Almost Skipped Prom: Clothing Grief + Privilege of Choice
In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri shares how receiving five perfectly fitting gowns from Sydney's Closet sparked a corrective experience that contrasted with her 2007 prom season, when a dream dress wouldn't zip and intensifi…
- 85. Unflattering: Clothing Grief with Dacy Gillespie
In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri interviews anti-diet, weight-inclusive personal stylist Dacy Gillespie about clothing grief, style, and size accessibility. Dacy shares how styling clients revealed the need to address body f…
- 84. Seasons of Bravery in Dating as a Plus Size Late Bloomer with Allora Dannon
In this episode of The Body Grievers® Club, Brianna interviews TikTok creator and author Allora Dannon, who describes herself as a plus-size "accidental late bloomer spokesperson." Allora explains how she reframed "late bloomer" to mean no…
- 83. Core Beliefs: I Can Advocate for Everyone But Myself
In this episode of The Body Grievers® Club, Bri discusses the challenges of self-advocacy within the context of body image and core beliefs. She recounts a personal experience at the Sacramento Airport where she found herself struggling to…
- 82. Weight Loss + Cutting Carbs Won't Solve Your PCOS: Ending Body Blame with Kimmie Singh
In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri sits down with Kimmie Singh, a registered dietitian specializing in PCOS and eating disorders, to discuss the complex journey of body liberation. They explore the societal assumptions faced b…
- 81. Healing Your Body Image is Healthy as F*ck
In this episode of The Body GrieversⓇ Club, Bri goes live and bears all about the complexities of body image and the radical notion of body acceptance. As a body image coach, she challenges societal norms and misconceptions around health a…
- 80. How ADHD Can Impact Your Body Image with Dani Bryant
In this episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri sits down with therapist, drama therapist, and creative arts therapist Dani Bryant—a fat, neurospicy clinician from upstate New York and one of Bri's dear friends. Together they unpack the mes…
- 79. Body Image + Men, Masculinity, Body Trust with Aaron Flores
In this episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri sits down with Registered Dietitian and Certified Body Trust® Specialist Aaron Flores, RDN. They dig into how grief shows up in men's body image work, why "optimization culture" keeps so many…
- 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 unpa…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 con…
- 73. Bathing suit gate: Just how deep does fatphobia really go?
In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri shares a personal story about the struggles of finding plus-size clothing, per her very own "Bathing Suit Gate". This story explores the emotional toll of fatphobia, systemic retail issues, an…
- 72. Fat People get Pregnant Too with Margaret Doherty
In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana welcome Margaret Doherty, a licensed marriage and family therapist, to discuss her experiences with pregnancy as a person in a larger body. Margaret shares her journey toward bo…
- 71. Challenges + Myths with Fat Infertility with Nicola Salmon
In this episode of the Body Grievers Club, Bri and Jana invite Nicola Salmon, a fat-positive fertility coach and advocate, to discuss the unique challenges faced by individuals in larger bodies who seek to grow their families. Nicola share…
- 70. Reclaiming Movement + Enoughness with Hannah Husband
In episode 71 of the Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana are joined by Hannah (they/them), a neurodiverse and gender-queer fitness professional. The group chats about Hannah's experiences with ADHD and potential autism, the challenges o…
- 69. The Hot Fat Guy Club: Cultivating Confidence with Alex Frankel
In episode 70 of The Body Grievers® Club, hosts Bri and Jana engage with opera singer and model Alex Frankel, founder of the Hot Fat Guy Club, to discuss topics such as body positivity, challenging societal biases, and redefining masculini…
- 68. Bariatric Surgery + Food Freedom with Jay Salazar
In episode 69 of the Body Grievers® Club podcast, guest Jay Salazar (he/him), a TikTok educator known for his comedic and political content, discusses his experiences with bariatric surgery and then subsequent journey in finding food freed…
- 67. Being SEEN: picture grief with Lindley Ashline
In episode 68 of The Body Grievers Club, hosts Bri and Jana welcome guest Lindley Ashline, a photographer and body liberation activist from Seattle. Lindley shares her journey towards becoming a fat positive advocate, influenced by her str…
- 66. Core Belief Exploration: Why did I refuse a wheelchair in the airport?
WELCOME to Ep. 67 of the podcast! In this special episode of the Body Grievers Club, host Bri hot seat coaches herself on an IG LIVE where she addresses a significant body image hurdle following a trip from Costa Rica. She recounts her exp…
- 65. Unavoidable Body Grief Q&A
In this Q and A episode of The Body Grievers Club, Bri answers your most asked questions about Unavoidable Body Grief. We get practical about GLP 1 pressure, boundary setting with family, grieving shifting relationships, health without wei…
- 64. Body Image + the Enneagram
Welcome to episode 65 of the Body Grievers Club. In this episode, hosts Bri and Jana welcome enneagram experts Becca + Mark on how exploring the Enneagram can help us understand our body image. Here's what to expect in this episode: an ove…
- 63. Health Without Weight Loss with Mackenzie Woolwich
Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers Club. In episode 64, I chat with my friend, client, andcolleague Mackenzie Woolwich, a registered dietitian who helps intuitive eaters find health without weight loss. Wediscuss intuitiv…
- 62. I shouldn't be crying over pancakes and "Making It Big".
WELCOME TO EPISODE 63 of the Body Grievers® Club. In this solo episode, Bri interviews Sophie House, a NYC lawyer + researcher, and a Body Griever® graduate. In this episode we delve into: • the journey of saying goodbye to the dream of ha…
- 61. My business became an extension of my body liberation.
Welcome to episode 62 of the Body Grievers Club! Today we are joined by friend + business Coach Jo White, a registered dietitian and business coach as we talk about talking up unapologetic space in the health + wellness field. Even if you…
- 60. Reclaiming Summer in Your Current Body
Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers Club! Today we are joined by Leah Kern , a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, who is hosting a FREE PANEL on Summer Support. In this episode, we will discuss:…
- 59. Let's talk about [fat] sex.
Welcome to Episode 36 of the Body Grievers Club! In this UPDATED episode, I'm joined by my fat therapist friends as we dive deep into the world of body image, fat sex, and relationships within the realm of fat liberation. Grab your mug bec…
- 58. Pregnancy + Postpartum Body Image
Welcome to another episode of the Body Grievers Club! Today's guest is Tory Stroker, an anti-diet registered dietitian and mom from New Jersey, discussing body image, pregnancy, and postpartum. Tory shares her personal journey through preg…
- 57. Exploring Body Image Wounds with Internal Family Systems
Welcome back to another episode of the Body Grievers® Club! In this episode, Bri dives deep into the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) with her friend and expert therapist, Molly Bahr. Molly will hot seat coach Bri around a body image…
- 56. Plus Size Love
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 hu…
- 55. My partner said they're not attracted to me since I've gained weight.
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 responsi…
- 54. Gaining Weight Is Not Giving Up
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 i…
- 53. Why Providers Don't Bring Up Body Image with Amanda Mittman, RD
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 conver…
- 52. [STEP 1] BUILD Awareness Around Body Image
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…
- 51. [STEP 2] REASSESS your Self Talk
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 s…
- 50. [STEP 3] INVESTIGATE your Body Image Triggers
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 w…
- 49. [STEP 4] ALLOW yourself SEXY Permission
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 betwee…
- 48. [STEP 5] NOW: Live Your Best Life
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,…
- 47. [STEP 6] NEEDS for Body Image Work
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 Br…
- 46. [STEP 7] ALIGN with Your Values
WELCOME to EP. 48 of the Body Grievers® Club Podcast. This is a part 7 of this 7 part mini series: Bri's 7 Steps From Body Grief to Body Acceptance. In this episode Bri + Jana will discuss: What motivates your for CHANGE We talk about the…
- 45. Fat Fashion with the Mighty Murphin Fashion Ranger
In today's episode, Bri is joined by Christine, the Mighty Murphin Fashion Ranger. Christine is a fat liberation and neurodiversity advocate who started an initiative to promote bringing plus size fashion back into stores, #BackToTheRack.…
- 44. Dating & Body Image: Agency + Pleasure
In today's episode, Bri is joined by dating coach Lily Womble to discuss the intersections of dating + body image.Lily is an entrepreneur, like Bri, who helps others find their way through the dating world to confront their fears when it c…
- 43. Diet CULTure + Cult Mentality
In today's episode, Bri & Jana discuss the how the cult mentality shows up in diet culture and how difficult it can be to get out. • what gaslighting is and what it looks like in diet culture • 3 reasons why people get sucked into cults •…
- 42. Body Image as an Archeological Dig
BODY IMAGE IS A DIG, not a journey. Whether you are a professional or a body griever this episode is about exploring your body image pain points. In this episode I'll cover: How body image is not just about your body WHY body grief is keep…
- 41. Body Image Is Not a Journey
In this episode, Bri talks about exploring body image is not a place of arrival. She talks about dating, intimacy, intersect with body image and self esteem. She goes through parts of her body grief framework and how to reframe fears and a…
- 40. Knowing Your Worth with Kelly Marshall
Whether you are a professional or a body griever this episode is ALL about knowing your worth. We discuss: - Building your confidence and self-esteem surrounding money - The connection between body image and money mindset - Overcoming scar…