Welcome back to Kweencast with @avokween ! Today we're talkin' all about: eating in front of others & overeating in private 🍽 I struggled with it for a helllluva long time — and it's time to talk about it. Why it happens How I experienced a parallel with people pleasing & eating in private How I started getting comfortable with eating in front of others What still triggers me I'd love you forever if you left a ~glowing~ review — it helps others find the podcast! And we pick one winner e...
Jan 06, 2021•21 min
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today I'm answering the age-old question: can you love yourself AND get Botox at the same time??? 🤔It's a quick 10 minute episode, so put your feet up & have a listen for the answer 😉 Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter !
Jan 03, 2021•12 min
Hi friends, welcome to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today I interview Dr. Will Cole , functional medicine practitioner and just all around really cool guy. We touch on: Why sometimes, health means chilling the hell out around food Autoimmunity Foods that improve & impair your gut The inflammation spectrum Don't forget to leave a review for a chance to win some free Granola Butter !...
Dec 30, 2020•36 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today we're talking all about — dun dun dunnn — tracking 😮 It has a pretty negative connotation in the world of ED recovery and food freedom, so my POV may surprise you. I touch on: My positive and negative experiences with tracking How tracking was a tool to help me get my period back Why the scale and tracking aren't inherently bad — just tools! Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter...
Dec 16, 2020•19 min
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast with @avokween ! Today we're talkin' alllll things mEnStRuAtiON 😏I didn't have a cycle for the past 3 years, and I've been working hard the past 6 months to get it back, baby! I'm sharing the 3 things that helped me get my cycle back. **I'm not a medical professional, this is just my experience! Please work with your doctor and don't use this as medical advice.**
Dec 07, 2020•16 min
Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween ! Today, we talk all about the issues that arise during the holidays: Food pushers Bingeing Negative food memories resurfacing Fear of holiday weight gain If you feel so inclined to leave a review, we pick one winner each week to win some free Granola Butter !
Dec 02, 2020•21 min
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . I'm PUMPED to share today's episode with Kayla Nielsen. Kayla is a new acquaintance, but talking to her felt like hanging out with an old friend. We touch on: Her journey with yoga & living abroad The pressure to be thin as a yoga teacher Her healing diet and how it led to an obsession with eating clean Sexuality, and why she doesn't feel like she fits within the queer or straight community Receiving backlash from the yoga community bec...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween! I am *so* excited to share today's episode. If you currently or have ever struggled with binge eating, this one's for YOU. I speak with Jessi Jean , who shares her story & tangible tips on how she healed her relationship with food. Check out Jessi's course HERE. Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner every week to win some free Granola Butter ! XO...
Nov 18, 2020•43 min
Hi hi — welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween ! Today's solo episode is a little different: I'm answering a recent question I received in my DMs that I thought was incredibly relevant, and thought it'd be helpful to answer it here! The question is: "Hey Ali, I just listened to your podcast on carbs — super relatable, and a thought came up. How did you get to the point where you accepted that you'd have to give up on your "body goals" and focus on health goals? I know that health is driving m...
Nov 10, 2020•18 min
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween !! Have you ever wondered how to grow your account on Instagram? Is it too late to become an influencer? How can I grow my business online? Well, you've come to the right place, friends. Today I talk about: My top tips for growing your account online Do's and don'ts How I grew my own account Don't forget to leave a review! We pick one winner every week to win some free Granola Butter 😇...
Oct 28, 2020•20 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today I have a very exciting guest.. Bethany Ugarte from @lilsipper! She is one of the most creative and innovative food bloggers I've ever followed, and is a wealth of gut health knowledge. We talk about: Her journey with IBS (and how she almost died from it) Healing her body back to health Gut health myths vs facts What its really like being an influencer (it's not what you'd think) Her new book, Digest This! To check out Bethany's new bo...
Oct 21, 2020•40 min
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today we are talkin' all about carbs, baby !! For years, I was terrified of carbs — opting for protein & vegetables rather than eating the toast I was really craving. In today's episode, I talk all about my journey with carbs and how I healed my relationship to them. And boy, lemme tell ya.. life is BETTER WITH CARBS, HUNNIES. (For me, anyways 🤷♀️). DM me or email me ali@kween.co with any feedback! XO...
Oct 13, 2020•23 min
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast with @avokween. Today I chat with Olivia Noceda of @olive.eeeats ! Olivia and I actually went to college together and it's so fun to watch her growth on the 'gram. She's an incredible human and I know you'll love this ep. We talk about: Acne Anxiety & depression Body image Why change is a beautiful thing Don't forget to leave us a review for your chance to win some free Granola Butter ! We pick a new winner every week :)...
Oct 07, 2020•51 min
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today I'm talking all about fear of eating in front of others. For years I struggled with anxiety around eating in front of people — leading to nighttime eating, eating in secret, and more. On today's episode, I'm going to share my top 3 tips that helped me heal my fear of eating in front of others. Don't forget to leave us a podcast review for your chance to win some free Granola Butter! We pick one winner every week to win a free jar :)...
Oct 03, 2020•12 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . So excited to share this incredible episode with Lisa Hayim, RD — founder of The Well Necessities and all-around badass human. I'm a *huge* advocate for her program, Fork The Noise , which singlehandedly shifted my mindset around food and my body. We talk about: Why control over food is an illusion How to tap into your body's hunger / fullness cues Thin privilege Why healthified swaps (i.e. cauliflower rice) may be more harmful than helpful...
Sep 30, 2020•42 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today we chat with Carissa Stanton of Broccyourbody , the incredible LA-based food blogger and ~culinary genius~ !! We touch on: a day in her life what it's like *really* being a full-time influencer body image stuffs — body neutrality, and why it's okay that you'll never look like a victoria's secret model Don't forget to leave a review for your chance to win some free Granola Butter !!...
Sep 23, 2020•45 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today is a short-but-sweet solo episode talking about why I'm not anti-weight loss. In today's polarizing social media landscape, I found myself boxed in. As someone who promoted "self love" and "food freedom," I felt like I couldn't talk about weight loss — and even felt shame around wanting to lose weight. This is just my opinion — I'd love to hear your thoughts on this! Send me a DM @avokween or an email ali@kween.co....
Sep 15, 2020•12 min
Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today's episode is 🔥, you guys. I talk with Tiffany Ima about all things disordered eating / recovery: Her journey with food / her body How eating disorders are commonly perceived as a "white woman's disease," but is common in the Black community as well Binge eating Exercise bulimia How she healed her relationship with food
Sep 09, 2020•47 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today we're talkin' all things exercise: Exercise bulimia Exercise addiction Rest day anxiety Feeling burned out by HIIT My transition to low impact movement Tips on healing your relationship with working out Don't forget to leave a review for a chance to win free Granola Butter!
Aug 24, 2020•26 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . I'm *thrilled* to share today's episode with you. Chloe Elise is a personal finance coach for millennials. She makes talking about money approachable and (gasp) — even exciting?! Today, we touch on: How she paid off $36k in debt in <18 months Why you can save money AND still do the things you love (like going out to eat!) Negotiating — why it's important to negotiate everything! And it's not as scary as you think All things debt It's a F...
Aug 19, 2020•50 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today we talk to Francina Kahl, of @bestilltea . She's starting her tea business in a pandemic as a mom of 5 — aka proof that anything is possible. Today we talk about: Her story, and how her depression and near suicide inspired her business today Why it's important to be still The difference between "being sad" and depression What to look for in a therapist Remember to leave a review for your chance to win a free jar of Granola Butter !...
Aug 12, 2020•44 min
Hi friends, welcome back to Kweencast by @avokween !! Today is a very special episode. Today we talk to Molly Alliman of @balancebymolly — the woman who singlehandedly changed my relationship with food. We get into: her relationship with food food morality (good vs. bad food) binge eating Join Molly's Free Masterclass: https://www.feartofreedomcourse.com/webinar-registration Fear to Freedom 8-Week Online Course: https://www.feartofreedomcourse.com/ *Use code KWEEN for 15% off !!...
Aug 05, 2020•55 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today I'm talking about a topic that's very near & dear to my heart, because I struggled with it for over a decade: orthorexia. Orthorexia is an obsession with eating clean, safe or healthy foods — all of the time. In today's episode, I talk about my journey with orthorexia and how I healed my relationship with food to something much more balanced. XO
Aug 02, 2020•21 min
Hey friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today we chat with Blair Imani, a critically-acclaimed historian, activist and author. We discuss: Her journey to where she is today Re-writing history through the lens of largely underrepresented groups in America Accidentally coming out on national television (!) Blair is passionate, knowledgeable and an incredible human. Can't wait to share this one with you! XO...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Hey friends, welcome back to Kweencast by @avokween ! Today we're talkin' allll things STARTING A BIZ. The Kween story! How we started our company Some successes I'm really proud of Some mistakes I learned from My top tips for starting your own company Feedback, comments, questions? Send me an email ali@kween.co or DM me on IG @avokween ....
Jul 26, 2020•38 min
Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween 😘 Today we interview Talia Pollock of @imtaliapollock (formerly @partyinmyplants). She's an author, comedian and podcast host — and also happens to be one of my favorite people on the internet. 😉 We talk about: Her journey with food and her body How finding her purpose helped relieve food issues The power of PLANTS 🌱 Being plant-based vs. vegan What it's like writing and launching a cookbook during quarantine?! She's absolutely HILAR and I know you're g...
Jul 22, 2020•50 min
Welcome back to Kweencast, friends! Today we talk to Elizabeth Stein, founder and CEO of Purely Elizabeth . We touch on: How she started Purely Elizabeth and how it began somewhat unintentionally What her relationship with food is like Body image tips Why self-care is so important, even if you're building your empire ;) What's to come for Purely Elizabeth Don't forget to leave a review — we pick one winner every week to win some free Granola Butter!...
Jul 15, 2020•34 min
Hello — welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween 😘 Today I'm sharing a crazy story about how my birth control caused my boobs to go from a size B to a size F, and how I subsequently needed a breast reduction from it! What the experience was like How much did my breast reduction cost? Is it covered by insurance? What was recovery like? How am I feeling now?
Jul 12, 2020•13 min
Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today I talk to Aleen Kuperman , Co-founder and CEO of Betches . We get into: why Aleen had been on a diet for over 20 years of her life what prompted her to start the Betches podcast, Diet Starts Tomorrow what her relationship with food looks like today Can't wait to hear what you think!...
Jul 08, 2020•40 min
Hi friends 👫 welcome back to Kweencast! Today, we're talking all about ~alcohol~ 🍷🍺 And touching specifically on: My complicated relationship with alcohol Binge eating while drunk Alcohol induced bulimia Depression after drinking How to create an intuitive relationship with alcohol
Jul 05, 2020•20 min
