Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today I chat with Jordan Syatt of @syattfitness , who's a strength & nutrition coach and one of my FAVORITE people to follow on the 'gram. We talk about: How eating disorders also affect men, and why many think it's a female-only issue Scale neutrality, and not being afraid to weigh yourself Tangible tips on healing your relationship with food Can't wait to hear what you guys think! XO...
Jul 01, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
**100% of Kween Granola Butter profits from today will be donated to MPJI** Welcome back to Kweencast! Today we talk to Elle Hearns, who's founder of director of Marsha P. Johnson Institute (MPJI), who's mission is to protect and defend the rights of Black transgender people. We learn about Elle's story, why Black Trans women are targeted, who Marsha P. Johnson was, and what you can do to support the Trans community....
Jun 28, 2020•21 min
Hi friends! Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween. Today we chat with Kara Loewentheil, JD : Master Certified Life Coach. We touch on: How to unpack body image issues as a byproduct of being raised in a white, patriarchal society How the body positivity movement is more than just “feeling positively about your body” How to love your body at any size How who you follow on social media can directly impact the way you feel about yourself Why is thin so idealized? All about anxiety People-pleasi...
Jun 24, 2020•51 min
Welcome back to Kweencast, with @avokween . Today I chat with Yasmine Yousaf of @krewella . We get into: her journey with food/her body why setting boundaries is so important inner child work using psychedelics as a tool for working on body image issues She's such a deep, genuine person and I know you'll LOVE this episode :) P.s. we give away free granola butter each week! All you have to do is leave us a review. That's it! XOXO...
Jun 17, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today, I chat with Camillia Nwokedi of @camillia.fitsta . Last week, Camillia made an incredible IGTV that struck me to my core, and I had to have her on the podcast. We talk: what is an ally, and how can non-Black people work towards continuous allyship without burning out? educate, participate, listen, get better, repeat !! what is white guilt, and why is it not helpful? why are positive intentions irrelevant? what are microaggressions? how to increase...
Jun 10, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today we're chatting about body changes during quarantine. I've received dozens of messages about this topic, so I thought it was time to do a full episode on it. I touch on: What happens if your body changes during quarantine? Why does weight gain = failure? Fatphobia & COVID-19 Why weight fluctuations are NORMAL And more ;) Don't forget to leave a review — we pick a new winner each week to win some free Granola Butter !...
May 31, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today I chat with Kira West of @bykwest . We met a few months ago and hit it off right away — I *knew* I had to invite her on the pod. We talk about: Freedom: in food, fitness and beyond Side hustling: Kira works full time, AND runs her brand solo. She shares time management tips and how she does it all Inclusion in wellness: why it's her passion to raise awareness about lack of diversity in the wellness industry, and what YOU can do about it. I'm obsess...
May 27, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today, we're chatting all things ~influencing~ : How much money do influencers make? I share real numbers! What goes into a sponsored post? (Behind the scenes, etc) How do I approach brands? How to grow your following? If you want to win some free Granola Butter, leave a review and we pick a winner every week!...
May 24, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today, I chat with Courtney Boyd Myers, founder and CEO of Akua — the first-ever kelp jerky. Courtney started as a journalist at Forbes, and found herself starting a kelp movement. We talk about: Why kelp jerky? Why it's okay to not be productive 24/7 in a global pandemic Tips for those looking to start their own biz Long-distance relationships and more ! Courtney was also gracious to give Kweencast listeners a 20% discount off their first order of Akua!...
May 21, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6
**TRIGGER WARNING: this episode mentions talk of suicide and self-harm.** Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today, we're talkin' allll things BINGE EATING: What is it? What causes it? What does it actually feel like? And lastly — how I stopped. Thank you kweens so much for listening — and as always, my DMs are always open if you have feedback or questions. Have a beautiful week!...
May 17, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome back to Kweencast, by @avokween . Today, I talk to Sam Gwazdauskas, of @thesamplan. She's incredibly candid about her eating disorder journey, and takes us through the full scope of what she went through (which includes being told she needed to lose weight by a doctor at age NINE). We get into: social media + body image food obsession why being thin doesn't always equal happy It's suuuuch a juicy episode, kweens. I know you're gonna love this one!...
May 13, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome back to Kweencast with @avokween. In this episode, we talk about the 3 steps to healing your relationship with food: Tell someone Stop restricting Choosing recovery over "being skinny" Thank you kweens so much for listening — and as always, my DMs @avokween are always open if you have feedback or questions. Have a beautiful week!...
May 10, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today, I chat with Nicole Modic of @kalejunkie . Nicole is a recipe developer, mom of 2 and most of all — a total kween. She's incredibly candid about her past with bulimia and binge eating, and chronicles it all on her Instagram. We discuss: Her journey with food and her body A funny story about bread (you'll have to listen to see what I mean) Does she eat all those delicious treats she makes?! How her body has changed during COVID-19 and how she's feeling about it Shameful eating vs. celebrato...
May 08, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2
On our first full-length episode (!) I get into the juicy deets about my story with food and my body — it's raw, real & unfiltered. I talk about: Why I tried to make my body smaller in the first place Eating out of the trash Stealing food and eating in private Why I really chose to study nutrition in college Questions, feedback or just wanna chat? DM me here . (I love hearing from you!) More about Kween? Check us out here....
May 07, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
I'm Ali Bonar, and welcome to Kweencast: the show where we give you the tools to live like a kween . I struggled with food and my body for over 10 years, and I've learned a lot along the way. I'll be interviewing inspirational people in the world of food and wellness, on juicy topics spanning body image, mental health, relationships, business, and beyond. I'm so grateful you're here, and I can't wait to share Kweencast with you!...
May 05, 2020•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
