who, what, and why is midsize?

A little "is it diet culture?" with my friend, Shyla Cadogan. Shyla is a no-nonsense registered dietitian and we chat about everything from fiber and supplements to having a relationship with food. Follow Shyla on Instagram: @healthyshylaSubscribe to her Substack.Support the show

If you've followed me on social media for a bit, you may know that "just existing," is my tagline, my brand message. In this episode, I chat a bit about how I landed on that message, it's importance and the switch in language from identifying as "plus size" to "fat." Support the show

15 things I'm NOT falling for from running to the ninja creami. This episode is half serious, half silly, but if you're feeling the "summer body" pressure, this one's for you. Maintenance Phase - Rachel Hollis Deep DiveSupport this podcast and become a subscriber for bonus episodes!Support the show

The "midsize" corner of the internet has been on the rise, and seems to have a lot of different interpretations, so let's break it down. Check out this blog post from Stephanie Yeboah - The Midsize Movement Has Killed Body Positivity.The two posts I reference in the video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJE8Bg4p_K4/https://www.instagram.com/p/DIjyn7az0Jl/Support the show

I fear Tumbler 2012 ED culture is back in the mainstream, and things are looking bleak. Yelling about some recent tiktok trends, commercials and brands that have pissed me off, and chatting about Remi Bader's weight loss surgery admission. (Spoiler: I don't care about the weight.)Join the Patreon (dropping a bonus episode de-influencing SkinnyTok) and more bonus content including a Body Neutrality Crash Course.Follow Samyra - and check out her songs slamming Forever21 and Beyond Yoga.

I'm joined today by my good friend Bailey Scaman (@thebaileyp) to talk all things pregnancy and body image. She's been navigating a lot of body changes with a breast reduction, weight fluctuations, and pregnancy/postpartum and all of the mental hurdles that come with it. Give Bailey a follow on Instagram & TikTok. 

A little pop-culture podcast yelling about fatphobic superbowl ads, reality show inclusivity, and stupid TikTok body trends.I reference Gianna Schiller's video about size inclusivity on The Bachelor franchise. Give her a follow while you're at it, she's awesome!

I'm joined by Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counselor Sam Previte to talk all things intuitive eating. Is it diet culture? Short answer, no. Long answer? Listen to the episode. Follow Sam on IG Check your insurance benefits with Find Food Freedom®: www.bit.ly/FFFinsuranceFind Food Freedom® Podcast: www.findfoodfreedompodcast.com What the Actual Fork Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-actual-fork-podcast/id1505223001Support the show

Just a mini-sode to update y'all on some stuff in the works and remind you that it's okay to rest. Join the ✨just existing✨ challenge - a practice in body neutrality. Prices go up after January 2025, so join now! Watch the 2 min. intro video to learn more about it and whether or not it's the right fit for you right now. If you're interested in virtual line dance lessons - join the broadcast channel on IG to stay tuned for updates! 

Resharing one of my top episodes from 2024, and also because I stand by everything I say in this episode and you need to hear it again. Stay tuned for my ✨just existing✨ challenge coming next week (Jan 5!) A 4-week practice in body neutrality where we're not going to focus on how to love yourself, stay motivated or finally stick to a diet, but to learn how to let yourself ✨just exist.✨ Have a little more grace for yourself, have thoughts of body and food consume a little less of your brain-space, and learn to make peace with yourself.Happy New Year!xo, Kaitlyn