FINALE! Episode 172: The Body Is Not An Apology + Unlearning with Sonya Renee Taylor

Sabia and I talk about all the ins and outs of becoming a doula. Including the difference between a doula and midwife, what it means to be a “full spectrum” doula, training vs. self-educating, to certify or not to certify, insurance/liability, the different types of doulas (there are many!), finding your speciality/niche, pricing, knowing when you’re ready for your first client, and avoiding burnout. About Sabia: Sabia Wade is a revolutionary full-spectrum doula, educator, and the founder of Birthing Advocacy Doulas and For The Village Doula Services. She works to elevate the voices and experiences of marginalized communities and embraces her role as a liberator of self by birthing new and hidden aspects of individuals…while nurturing the spaces within them that have never known love. All with the goal of autonomy, justice, and equity for all. Show Notes: Sabia’s WEBSITE + INSTAGRAM Birthing Advocacy Courses + INSTAGRAM For The Village Website + Instagram Erika Davis at Whole Body Pregnancy My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the original CLOUD COMFORTER and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW. And Red Clay Hot Sauce! Use code ONEPART for $25% off your order. Check out their Gift Sets and my favorite Spicy Everything Salt.

Bari and I talk about all the ins and outs of being a ceramicist. Including going to school vs. being self-trained, building your brand and attracting clients, pricing, trade shows, the difference between fine art, collectible design, and open edition works, knowing when/how to build your team, and how sometimes things are ruined by being monetized aka maybe it’s ok to keep your art as a hobby. About Bari: Bari Ziperstein is the founder of BZIPPY, a brand known for its experimentation and innovation with ceramics. Their clients include some of the most prominent interior designers working today, and BZIPPY’s work can be found in private homes, public venues around the world, and the pages of magazines. Outside of BZIPPY, Bari’s unique designs, were seen most recently in a one-person exhibition at Charles Moffett Gallery in New York City Show Notes: BZIPPY WEBSITE + INSTAGRAM Bari’s WEBSITE + INSTAGRAM JULIA HAFT-CANDELL SEAN GERSTLEY  LUAM MELAKE RUBY NERI My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the original CLOUD COMFORTER and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW. And Good Food Cooking School! Save $20 on ANY COURSE OR BUNDLE with code ONEPART.

Amber and I talk about all the ins and outs of being on a reality show. Including applying/auditioning, what producers are looking for, taking psychological tests/evaluations, seeing yourself on television, styling yourself (hair, makeup, clothes), the pay, and the non-monetary gains. About Amber: Amber is the founder and creative director of Damask Love, a popular DIY lifestyle blog where she shares her doable DIY approach to crafting. Amber hosted Disney Family Sundays, a family crafting show on Disney+, and was also a finalist in Season One of NBC’s popular crafting competition show, Making It, hosted by Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. Amber has been featured on the cover of Parent’s Magazine and has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, and Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family. Show Notes: Amber Kemp-Gerstel’s WEBSITE + Instagram yayday PAPER CO. Debbie Matenopoulos Making It Website + Instagram My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Check out the new Nook Pillow and my favorite WIGGLE PILLOW. And Jack + Annie’s! Check out where you can find Jack + Annie’s near you.

Ashely P. and I talk about the difference between a librarian and library specialist, getting your Master's in Library and Information Science (MLIS), building a collection and cataloging, the pay, the different roles/jobs at a library, and learning to assert and protect yourself as a librarian. About Ashley: Ashley (also known as The Library Bae) resides in Virginia and works as a Youth Services Librarian with the Fairfax County Library System. After falling in love with her local library and its contributions to the community, she obtained her MLIS (Master of Library and Information Science) from Valdosta State University and has worked in public libraries for almost 10 years. Ashley enjoys working with youth from birth to teens, talking to and teaching others about youth literacy, STEM and STEAM, and promoting diversity, inclusion and equity in libraries. Show Notes: The Library Bae WEBSITE + SHOP The Library Bae on INSTAGRAM HARRY POTTER HOUSE QUIZ  FAVORITE LIBRARIAN My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Some of my favorites: WIGGLE PILLOW, PUFFER BLANKET, HEMP LINEN DUVET COVER And GOOD FOOD COOKING SCHOOL! Use code ONEPART for $20 off any course or recipe bundle.

This week, I’m talking to Kathryn Budig. Kathryn and I talk about the difference between a yoga teacher and an instructor, finding a mentor, completing your teacher training, applying/auditioning to teach at a studio, teaching private clients, making a living as a yoga teacher, honoring the traditions of yoga, and her biggest tip on feeling ready to teach. About Kathryn Budig: Kathryn is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, author (The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga and the best-selling Aim True), and co-host of the Free Cookies podcast. Kathryn is also the founder of Haus of Phoenix (on Union Fit) and The Inky Phoenix (a book club for lovers of magic and story). Show Notes: Haus Of Phoenix Kathryn Budig ON INSTAGRAM Inky PhoenixKathryn’s books: The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga and Aim TrueSeane Corn Carolina Gelen Gina Caputo Kathryn x Kira Grace (yoga collection) My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Some of my favorites: Buffy Cloud Comforter, WIGGLE PILLOW, PUFFER BLANKET

This week, I’m talking to Amber Murphy. Amber shares all the ins and outs of becoming a therapist, including getting a masters in social work, the supervised hours needed to practice (and finding a supervisor), the difference between a psychotherapist and psychiatrist, practicing therapy as an empath, building a private practice, the pay, and finding your specialty. About Amber Murphy: Amber is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, women’s issues, anxiety, and depression. Amber pursued extensive training at the Pain Psychology Center in Beverly Hills and has spent most of her career treating the intersection of pain and anxiety. Amber uses neuroscientific pain education, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and compassion to empower her patients while relying on an interdisciplinary team to fully surround her patients with support and care.  Show Notes: Amber Murphy’s website Amber Murphy ON INSTAGRAM Alan Gordon’s book: The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain Pain Psychology Center My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Some of my favorites: Wiggle Pillow, PUFFER BLANKET,  HEMP LINEN DUVET COVER And Juna! Use code ONEPART for 20% off your order. My favorites: Ease and Balance

This week, I’m talking to Joseph Hernandez. Joseph shares all the ins and outs of working in food media. He talks about what makes a good pitch to an editor, how working for exposure is a scam, freelancing vs. salary positions, why fact checking is a great entry into food journalism, finding opportunities locally, and his three biggest tips for starting your way into food media. About Joseph Hernandez: Joseph is the deputy food editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Most recently, he served as research director at Bon Appétit and is an award-winning wine and food writer and former editor at the Chicago Tribune and Wine Enthusiast. He is a fellow of both the Poynter Institute's Leadership Academy for Diversity in Media and the National Critics Institute, the winner of the Frank G. Prial Fellowship at the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers, and a former vice-chair for the James Beard Award Restaurant and Chefs committee. Show Notes: Joseph Hernandez on Instagram The Philadelphia Inquirer (food section) The Cooking Gene by Michael Twitty   Poynter Institute What To Know About Your Rights To Unionize What A Labor Union Is And How It Works My books: ONE PART PLANT COOKBOOK KNOW YOUR ENDO Our Sponsors: Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Some of my favorites: BUFFY CLOUD, PUFFER BLANKET,  HEMP LINEN DUVET COVER And Franklin + Whitman! Use code ONEPART for 20% off your order. My favorites: Filter Square Face Scrub +Midtown Village Body Scrub

This week, I’m talking to Jessica Jones, a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Jessica shares all the ins and outs of becoming a dietitian. We talk about schooling, private practice vs. working in a clinic/hospital, pay, the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian, avoiding burnout, and her biggest pet peeve about work. Show Notes: What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? Jessica Jones NutritionFood Heaven 28-Day Plant-Powered Health RebootMarci Evans Nancy ClarkStreet Smart Nutrition My books: One Part Plant Cookbook Know Your Endo Today’s episode is supported by Buffy! Use code ONEPART for $20 off your order. Some of my favorites: Buffy Cloud, Puffer Blanket,  Hemp Linen Duvet Cover

In this episode, I’m talking to Sonya Renee Taylor. Sonya is the founder of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment as the foundational tool for social justice and global transformation. She's the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Body Is Not An Apology and her new book, Your Body Is Not an Apology Workbook is out now.

In this episode, I’m talking to Anna Wood. Anna is a writer, creator, and author of I’ve Had One Too: A Story of Abortion and Healing. In this episode, Anna and I discuss her choice to use a pen name for her book, her decision to have an abortion, how she processed the grief that followed, and her views on abortion now.