Menopause: A Complicated Mess with Amanda Bullat

Margaret Doherty is a New York based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She joins Sam and Jenna this week to share her pregnancy journey. She discusses how her experience was so different from what everyone told her to expect, offering a unique perspective on the ways social norms and expectations can shape the stories we tell ourselves. She also offers some practical ways folks in larger bodies–pregnant or otherwise–can advocate for themselves in medical settings.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Follow Margaret Doherty on Instagram: @margaretd_lmftGo to puritywoods.com/FORK or enter code FORK at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepoWhat The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenna’s answering all your listener questions this week! From tips for folks who are new to intuitive eating, to dealing with bad body image days, and so much more in between, you had questions, and Jenna’s got answers. Plus, fellow Jersey girl, Producer Andrea, swings by for a little Springsteen chat, why not?Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Unlock an exclusive 30% discount using code FORK at www.cozyearth.com/fork Follow us:What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just before Sam heads off for maternity leave, she and Jenna peel back the layers on what's really in store post-baby. Sam dishes on her epic watchlist for those late-night baby feedings, and then they delve into the unfiltered reality of the "roommate phase" of new parenthood. They pull no punches, discussing the genuine struggles couples face in keeping their relationship solid amidst the chaos, from sleepless nights to navigating newfound responsibilities, to showing yourself compassion and dealing with resentment. It’s a no-holds-barred conversation about the raw, unfiltered journey of parenthood, the highs, lows, and everything in between!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Go to puritywoods.com/FORK or enter code FORK at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order.Follow us:What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Bullat is a certified intuitive eating counselor and self-described “undiet dietitian” who helps active women 40 years and older learn how to achieve their happiest and healthiest lives during perimenopause and menopause. She joins Sam and Jenna to breakdown what to expect with the stages of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, why it’s so important to nourish your body during this change in life, and much more. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Learn more about Amanda’s work at alpinenutrition.orgFollow Amanda Bullat on Instagram: @alpinenutritionFind all of Amanda’s incredibly useful and informative resourcesGo to puritywoods.com/FORK or enter code FORK at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order.Head over to cozyearth.com and use promo code FORK for an exclusive 35% off.Follow us:What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We recorded this one when Sam was just weeks away from officially becoming a mom of two. Jenna’s been living that life for a little while now, and Sam is asking her for all the guidance. They both share the concerns and challenges they expected during their pregnancies and Jenna talks about which of them ended up being true. She also shares what the real unexpected experiences have been. We discuss grieving certain stages and why it's so important to focus on being present for these incredible moments.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Go to greenchef.com/fork50 and use code fork50 to get 50% off, plus 20% off your next two months.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepoFollow us:What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lillian Rishty is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. She is a certified anxiety specialist, a certified complex trauma professional, and is also certified in Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT)™. Basically, Lillian really knows her stuff. She joins Sam and Jenna this week to talk all things mental health and motherhood. Resenting your partner, finding compassion for yourself and your family, dealing with comparison syndrome, postpartum anxiety, and so much more, we’re covering it all. Truly, this episode is packed with valuable insights for everyone, not just parents.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Learn more about Lillian and NYC Therapy Group: https://www.nyctherapygroup.com/Keep up with Lillian and her work on Instagram: @nyctherapygroupDon’t give up being a bread head. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FORK at checkout.Head over to cozyearth.com and use promo code FORK for an exclusive 35% off. Get the luxury she deserves, with Cozy EarthFollow us:What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam's in the home stretch of pregnancy number 2! While we wait to meet her new little one, she and Jenna are sharing some practical ways you can show up for your pregnant friends. From meal trains, to gift cards, to putting in some time and elbow grease, to simply being a shoulder to lean on (maybe even literally), there are so many good ways you can support the people you love, no matter what stage of life you're in.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Follow us:What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Once again, people who have no business giving medical advice are saying really concerning stuff on social media. We’re talking specifically about a claim that it’s totally fine to intentionally lose weight while pregnant, but this is also just a general discussion about the difference between sharing opinions and facts and why we need to be careful about the content we consume. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comSam’s video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6EGI7LOBnz/Head over to cozyearth.com and use promo code FORK for an exclusive 35% off. Get the luxury she deserves, with Cozy EarthFollow us:What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenna's recent social media post addressing weight-stigma and fatphobia is causing a stir on Instagram, but TikTok's reaction? Well, let's just say it's not exactly making waves. Sam couldn't even find it! It's like TikTok's hit the mute button on conversations challenging fatphobia and advocating for awareness about weight stigma. And that’s before we even begin to break down the content of the video itself, which Sam and Jenna use as a jumping off point for a discussion about how folks in larger bodies get sidelined in so many ways, beyond just the obvious stuff. We close out by offering a few ways we can all challenge and reframe our own thinking around fatphobia and weight stigma.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.comVinny Welsby’s Levels of Fatphobia PyramidJenna's video that sparked this conversationGo to greenchef.com/fork50 and use code fork50 to get 50% off, plus 20% off your next two months.Follow us:What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new Washington Post article is treating “anti-diet” like a dirty word, and Sam and Jenna are here to break down what’s going on in this conversation, refuting the claim that “anti-diet” means "anti-health" and that the anti-diet movement is being funded by “Big Food.” Come on.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Head over to cozyearth.com and use promo code "FORK" for an exclusive 35% offGet 15% off OneSkin with the code FORK at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpoFollow us:What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.