Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 12: Season 4 Wrap-Up Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) wrap up season 4 by reviewing their words of the year for 2024 and 2025, renewed invitations for unmasking while recording, re-commitments to anti-oppression, and season 5 coming in 2026! Content Warning: Mention of the multiple genocides occurring globally Trigger Warnings: None for this episode The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-4/...
Apr 17, 2025•31 min•Ep. 48
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 11: Nikki Haggett Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) interviewed Nikki Haggett (they/she) in a deep dive about relating across difference, murmuration as metaphor, and a sacred unmasking. Content Warning: Discussion of ableism, discussion of medical fatphobia, discussion of the multiple genocides occurring globally,discussion of fascism, mention of childhood sexual abuse Trigger Warnings: None for this episode The captions for this episode ca...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 47
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 10: Dr. Rachel Fox, PhD Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) interviewed Dr. Rachel Fox, PhD (she/her) about her embodiment journey! Specifically we talk about having a clinically fat ass and passion projects (aka the dissertation Doctor Fox just defended last Tuesday!!!) Dr. Rachel Fox is an Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies at Grand Valley State University. She is also a Kroner Family Fellow, Judith and Neil Morgan Fellow, and ...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 46
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 9: Rachel Fox Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) interviewed Rachel Fox (she/her) about her embodiment journey Content Warning: Discussion of ableism, discussion of medical fatphobia, discussion of the multiple genocides occurring globally, discussion of intentional weight loss (including GLP-1 drugs) Trigger Warnings: This episode will use the word obesity throughout without being bleeped. The captions for this episode can be found at https:...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 45
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 8: Third and Final Deep Dive (this season hehe) with Lindley Ashline Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) interviewed Lindley Ashline (she/her) for the final of a three-part deep dive about embodiment Content Warning: Discussion of ableism, discussion of fatphobia, discussion of current politics Trigger Warnings: None for this episode The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-4/season-4-episode-8-...
Nov 28, 2024•51 min•Ep. 44
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 7: Deep Dive with Lindley Ashline Jenn (she/they), Chavonne (she/her), and Mayaneli (she/her) interviewed Lindley Ashline (she/her) for a deep dive about embodiment as partnership with our bodies. Content Warning: Discussion of ableism, Discussion of medical fatphobia Trigger Warnings: 1:14:57: Jenn mentions a fatness category that might be triggering The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-4/seas...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 43
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 6: Deep Dive with Lindley Ashline Jenn (she/they), Chavonne (she/her), and Mayaneli (she/her) interviewed Lindley Ashline (she/her) for a deep dive about embodiment as partnership with our bodies. Content Warning: Discussion of ableism, Discussion of medical fatphobia Trigger Warnings: 44:33: Lindley mentions death threats The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-4/season-4-episode-6-lindley-ashlin...
Jul 04, 2024•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 42
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 5: Deep Dive with Michelle Phillips Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) interviewed Michelle Phillips (they/them/we) for a deep dive about attending and attuning to the body, unconscious contracts with the systems that affect us, and loving accountability. Content Warning: discussion of intentional weight loss, discussion of multiple genocides taking place at this time Trigger Warnings: None in this episode The captions for this episode can be...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 41
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 4: Imani Barbarin Chavonne (she/her), Jenn (she/they), and Maya (she/her) interviewed Imani (she/her/hers) about her embodiment journey. Imani Barbarin is a disability rights and inclusion activist and speaker who uses her voice and social media platforms to create conversations engaging the disability community. Born with cerebral palsy, Imani often writes and uses her platform to speak from the perspective of a disabled Black woman. In the last...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 40
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 3: Niyera Hewlett Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Niyera (they/them) about their embodiment journey. Niyera (they/them) is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in New Mexico and North Carolina who supervises counseling students, social work students, and licensed associates. They founded a queer and neurodivergent affirming mental health agency in Albuquerque that can be found at: youmeandtherapy.com . They work from an an...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 39
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 2: Deep Dive with Tiana Dodson Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) interviewed Tiana Dodson (she/her) for a deep dive about embodiment and children. Content Warning: discussion of sexuality Trigger Warnings: 1:45:30: Tiana uses “insane” in a way that is ableist The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-4/season-4-episode-2-tiana-dodson/#captions A few highlights: 7:06: Tiana discusses how childre...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 38
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 4, Episode 1: Season 4 Intro Episode Jenn (she/they) and Chavonne (she/her) introduce Season 4! Content Warning: None in this episode Trigger Warnings: None in this episode The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-4/season-4-episode-1-season-4-intro/#captions A few highlights: 2:02: Jenn and Chavonne share their words for 2024 20:27: Chavonne and Jenn discuss exploring disability and neurodiversity in Season ...
Feb 01, 2024•46 min•Ep. 37
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 13: Wrap Up Episode Jenn (she/her) and Chavonne (she/her) wrap up Season 3! Content Warning: None in this episode Trigger Warnings: None in this episode The captions for this episode can be found at https://embodimentfortherestofus.com/season-3/season-3-episode-13-season-3-wrap-up-episode/#captions A few highlights: 2:13: Jenn and Chavonne discuss how processing and practicing rest changed and challenged them in 2023 13:14: Chavonne and Jenn disc...
Nov 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 36
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 12: Lisa Daughters and Fawn McCool Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Lisa Daughters (she/her) and Fawn McCool (she/her) about their embodiment journeys. Lisa Daughters (she/her) is a HAES-aligned fat-positive, LGBTQIA+ allied, social justice informed Expressive Arts Therapist. She works with fat folx, LGBTQIA+ community, grief/loss, fertility struggles and pregnancy loss, relationship challenges, family dynamics - these are all ne...
Oct 12, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 11: Fawn McCool and Lisa Daughters Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Fawn McCool (she/her) and Lisa Daughters (she/her) about their embodiment journeys. Fawn McCool (she/her pronouns), is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a private practice based in Portland, Oregon. Her therapeutic approach is warm, nurturing, collaborative, engaged, and nerdy. She loves brain science so there MIGHT be some mention of neural plasticit...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 34
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 10: Whitney Trotter Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Whitney Trotter (she/her) about their embodiment journey. Whitney Trotter (she/her) is dually licensed as a Registered Dietitian, Nurse, and yoga instructor and is currently working on her doctorate degree to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Whitney has over ten years of experience working as a registered dietitian serving various communities such as the HIV/AIDS commun...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 33
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 9: Mikey Mercedes Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Mikey Mercedes (she/they) about their embodiment journey. Marquisele (Mikey) Mercedes (she/they) is a fat liberationist writer, creator, educator, and doctoral student from the Bronx, New York. As a Presidential Fellow at the Brown University School of Public Health, she works at the intersection of critical public health studies, fat studies, and scholarship on race/ism, examini...
Aug 31, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 32
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 8: Marquisele Mercedes Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Marquisele Mercedes (she/they) about their embodiment journey. Marquisele (Mikey) Mercedes (she/they) is a fat liberationist writer, creator, educator, and doctoral student from the Bronx, New York. As a Presidential Fellow at the Brown University School of Public Health, she works at the intersection of critical public health studies, fat studies, and scholarship on race/is...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 31
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 7: Wednesdae Reim Ifrach Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (they/them) about their embodiment journey. Wednesdae is a trans/non-binary art therapist, fat activist and artist whose work focuses on body justice, intersectional social justice and eating disorder treatment equity access. They also co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery where they support people through the gender affirmation process, complex trauma ...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 30
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 6: Neathery Falchuk Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Neathery Falchuk (they/them) about their embodiment journey. Neathery Falchuk (they/them) is a queer, trans and non-binary, white Latinx, fat, and neurodivergent therapist, licensed clinical social worker and supervisor, certified group psychotherapist, certified Body Trust® provider, and certified meditation teacher. Neathery is the founder of Ample and Rooted, an inclusive ps...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 29
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 5: Esther Tambe Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Esther Tambe (she/her) about her embodiment journey. Esther Tambe is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist based in Long Island, NY. She is the founder of Esther Tambe Nutrition, LLC. She received her master’s degree in Nutrition with a concentration in Exercise Science from Long Island University. She also received her bachelor’s degrees in Nu...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 28
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 4: Aaron Flores Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Aaron Flores (he/him) about his embodiment journey. Aaron Flores is a registered dietitian nutritionist and Certified Body Trust® provider. With over 10 years of experience, Aaron has worked with eating disorders in a variety of settings over his career, including the VA Healthcare System and Center for Discovery. He currently has a private practice in Calabasas, CA. Aaron uses Int...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 27
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 3: Alishia McCullough Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Alishia McCullough (she/her) about her somatic embodiment journey of reclaiming the Black body. Alishia McCullough (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist, Somatic Healer, Writer, and Culture Shifter supporting BIPOC folks to holistically heal their relationship with their bodies. She specializes in somatic therapy, trauma healing, and eating disorder treatme...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 26
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 2: Kymber Stephenson Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Kymber Stephenson (she/her) about re-embodiment, the stepping stones that support neurodivergent embodiment, and what’s next in her embodiment journey. Kymber Stephenson (she/her) is a registered dietitian nutritionist living & working in Fort Collins, Colorado. As the Clinical Director at Side by Side Nutrition, she supports clients and clinicians in their exploration of ...
May 25, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 25
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 3, Episode 1: Intro Episode Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) discuss what’s coming up for them, and for you, in Season 3! Content Warning: discussion of privilege, discussion of diet culture, discussion of fatphobia, discussion of racism, discussion of mental health, discussion of death of a family member Trigger Warnings: 39:50: Jenn discusses trichotillomania and dermatillomania The captions for this episode can be found at https://EmbodimentForTheRe...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 24
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 2, Episode 12: Season 2 Wrap-Up Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) review season 2–all they learned and unlearned–and plans for season 3! See you in 2023!! Content Warning: discussion of privilege, discussion of diet culture, discussion of fatphobia, discussion of fatphobia, mention of eugenics Trigger Warnings: 42:23: Jenn misgenders Michelle Phillips (they/them/theirs) and apologizes 1:14:21: Chavonne says the beginning of an ableist word The captions ...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 23
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 2, Episode 10: Jen McLellan Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Jen McLellan (she/her) about her embodiment journey. Jen McLellan, CBE, is a published author, founder of Plus Size Birth , and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast . She helps people navigate the world of plus size pregnancy, shares tips for embracing your body, and laughs her way through the adventures of parenthood. With over 7 million page views, Plus Size Bith is the premier plus s...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 22
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 2, Episode 10: Kymber Stephenson Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Kymber Stephenson (she/her) about her embodiment journey. Kymber Stephenson is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist living and working in Colorado. Her experience began with a love of food which led her to pursue a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University. As her love of science and helping people wove with that initial path, she continued on to a Bachelor o...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 21
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 2, Episode 9: Dr. Joy Cox Chavonne (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) interviewed Dr. Joy Cox (she/her) about her embodiment journey. Dr. Joy Cox is a body justice advocate using her skill set in research and leadership to foster social change through the promotion of fat acceptance and diversity and inclusion. With 39 years living as a fat, Black cisgendered woman and 8+ years of professional experience under her belt, Dr. Cox draws on her own experiences and sk...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 20
Embodiment for the Rest of Us - Season 2, Episode 8: Shelby Gordon August 25, 2022 Shelby is a retired world-champion, professional dieter who broke the chains of restriction, excessive exercise, and body hatred by embracing Body Trust®. She now works with helping professionals and organizations to ignite and elevate their awareness of the intersection of fusion of systemic racism and dehumanizing diet culture. She is an awesome daughter, prolific social media disrupter and future puppy owner. I...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 19