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Outweigh

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Outweigh aims to break the stigma around disordered eating and eating disorders. Hosts Amy Brown and Leanne Ellington share their own experiences with overcoming food and body image struggles and talk with experts who provide wisdom and careful guidance. Each week provides a dose of encouragement and hope for anyone navigating thoughts and behaviors in this space. These episodes are also helpful for loved ones that are coming alongside someone on this journey. You can hear Amy on "The Bobby Bones Show" and her "Feeling Things with Amy & Kat" podcast, and Leanne is the creator of Stressless Eating, and you can check her out on her upcoming podcast “What's God Got To Do With It?” 

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Episodes

The Role of Self-Compassion in Eating Disorders ft. Dr. Neff

Dr. Neff is the leading expert and scientist in Self-Compassion. According to the data, Dr. Neff explains why the inner critic doesn’t lead to healthy change, and the first steps to being kinder to ourselves. She explains how shame shuts down our ability to learn and grow, and the true difference between self-esteem vs. self-compassion. PLUS- all things PERFECTIONISM and how to escape it from robbing of you of your life. Order Dr. Neff’s new book, FIERCE SELF-COMPASSION ! Free resources on Dr. N...

Jun 26, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 41

(If Loving Cookie's Is Wrong) We Don’t Want To Be Right ft. Leanne Ellington

Amy sat down with straight-talking, science-loving, self-imaging educator & coach, Leanne Ellington. Leanne is committed to empowering women to stress less about food, stress less about their body, stress less in their head, and stress less in their heart -- by breaking up with the thoughts that are holding them back!! It’s all about the data vs. the drama with Leanne and we are here for it! LeanneEllington.com StresslessEating.com Follow the hosts on instagram! @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIB...

Jun 19, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Comparing your Weight with your Partner’s ft. @alibonar

Recovery isn’t linear, Scale neutrality, and comparing your weight to your partners. Follow the hosts on instagram @lisahayim @radioamy Follow Ali: @alibonar SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. Questions? Guest Submissions? Email us: hello@outweighpodcast.com Wanna Ditch the rules but don’t know where to begin? It starts when you know THE TRUTH about how the body works, and use it as armor against the noise. Enroll in Lisa’s mini course Dit...

Jun 12, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Eating from the Trash with @alibonar

Eating from the trash, using instagram to heal, overcoming “carbo-phobia”, menstruation restoration, and more. Follow the hosts on instagram: @lisahayim @radioamy Follow Ali: @alibonar SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. Questions? Guest Submissions? Email us: hello@outweighpodcast.com Wanna Ditch the rules but don’t know where to begin? It starts when you know THE TRUTH about how the body works, and use it as armor against the noise. Enrol...

Jun 05, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Lisa’s Pregnancy Journey

An honest convo about the fear of weight gain, thin privilege, and things women think before, during, and while trying to get pregnant (including fertility treatment concerns). Lisa shares the surprises she’s stumbled upon, and Amy and Lisa call out what you should NEVER say or DO to a pregnant woman. Follow the hosts on instagram: @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. Questions? Guest Submissions? Email us: hello@outweig...

May 29, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 37

When Weight Loss Doesn’t Cure Your PCOS ft. Eleni Agresta, MS, RD

The typical recommendation for PCOS is to “lose weight” but after losing the weight, Eleni was still left with the symptoms and clinical markers of PCOS. It was then she learned that health is not what you look like, but dependent on your behaviors, and she took control of her health by learning how to listen + honor her needs (even if that meant gaining the weight back). We learn what a weight-inclusive dietitian can do for you. Content Warning: Eleni discusses her personal weight loss journey ...

May 22, 202125 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Partial Recovery with ft. @Jennifer_rollin

The in between stage of eating disorder recovery is exposed- the part where you’ve made big improvements behaviorally, but you’re not sure about if you should stay. We hear from a therapist what ED recovery TRULY looks like for most (outside of what we see on instagram!), and how to gain perspective in the moments you feel the most fearful and want to turn back. Follow Jennifer: @jennifer_rollin Get her new book, The Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/0367900815/?ref=i...

May 15, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 35

The Inside Scoop on ED Recovery ft. @Jennifer_rollin

What’s the biopsychosocial egg, what it means to “act as if” (plus Amy’s personal story of using this exercise!), and mantras for dealing with food and exercise guilt. Follow Jennifer: @jennifer_rollin Get her new book, The Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery Follow the hosts on instagram @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. Questions? Guest Submissions? Email us: hello@outweighpodcast.com Wanna Ditch the rules but don’t k...

May 08, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Bigger Bodies Can Have Eating Disorders Too with Eleni Agresta, MS, RD

Content Warning: Eleni discusses her personal weight loss journey and it’s impact (or lack there of) on her PCOS. Weight inclusive registered dietitian Eleni Agresti breaks down the stigma that eating disorders are reserved for the thin. We hear her personal story of dieting since she was 3, and how she gained the courage to wear clothes that FIT not COVER her bigger body. PLUS, a talk on what it’s like to be a bigger body in a gym (and what trainers should STOP doing). Follow Eleni on insta! @a...

May 01, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Exercise Dependency vs. Exercise Compulsion ft. Matt Stranberg

Matt explains the difference between exercise vs. physical activity, and the nuance between exercise addiction, exercise dependency and exercise compulsion. Matt also opens our eyes up to the idea that “we are not problems to be solved” and how a shift in our own mindset can change the relationships we have with ourselves, and those we seek help from. About Matt: Matt Stranberg, MS RDN LDN CSSD CSCS is a Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science Specialist helping athletes and individuals improve th...

Apr 24, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Overcoming Darkness with Light feat. Tara Kemp

Not all eating disorders stem from poor body image. For Tara, her story was about using food as a coping mechanism to control the chaos around her. Tara shares her story of recovery, “quasi recovery” and the inner work she does and teaches daily to live free. Tara is a Mental health coach, phd researcher, writer, self love advocate, and founder of Reconnect Collective Follow Tara: @tarakemp Check out her program: Reconnect Academy https://reconnectcollective.com/academy Tara’ Affirmation Deck: h...

Apr 17, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Do Only Women Suffer From Eating Disorders? feat. Matt Stranberg

We take a wide lens at looking at how we came to view what behaviors and markers are considered “healthy” and what is considered “unhealthy” and how that limits what is really going on with someone. Plus, we learn why men are cut out of the research, how this may contribute to their suffering, and how we can gently invite them into the conversation. About Matt: Matt Stranberg, MS RDN LDN CSSD CSCS is a Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science Specialist helping athletes and individuals improve thei...

Apr 10, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Underneath the Eating Disorder ft. Kaitlyn Dinneh

Most people think of eating disorders as the noticeable symptoms such as changes in food intake, body changes, etc. But what about all the symptoms we can’t see? Amy and Kaitlyn sit down to discuss and Kaitlyn shares what parents can do to create a place where their kids feel comfortable to talk about all things. Follow @Kailtyndinneh Follow the hosts on instagram @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. Questions? Guest Sub...

Apr 03, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 29

The Link Between Emotional Regulation and Eating Disorders with Megan Mikhail

Megan Mikhail is a research student who looks to understand what exactly causes eating disorders. In this episode, she shares the latest in research relating to what causes them, but also what factors best treat them Megan is a PHD student in the clinical psychology program at Michigan State University. Megan’s research looks at the interaction between biological and environmental risk for disordered eating- with particular focus on the role of emotions in disordered eating, and eating disorders...

Mar 27, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Why Listening to Your Body Is So Hard

Lisa and Amy break down why listening to your body is hard, how we can move from mind body disconnection BACK TO mind body reconnection and how mindfulness plays a role in strengthening the part of our brain that helps us know EXACTLY what we need. Lisa also breaks down the details of her upcoming program F*RK THE NOISE Hunger + Fullness- what you can expect in terms of content, education, and weekly check-ins. FTN Hunger Fullness kicks off again March 21, 2020 OutWeigh Family has a special disc...

Mar 20, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Can we please stop with the NO REST DAYS mentality? with Coach Danyele Wilson

Fitness has NOTHING to do with the scale, overtraining is a real, and the importance of rest for longevity and recovery. Guest info: @danyelewilson @toneandsculptapp Follow the hosts on instagram @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. Questions? Guest Submissions? Email us: hello@outweighpodcast.com Wanna Ditch the rules but don’t know where to begin? It starts when you know THE TRUTH about how the body works, and use it a...

Mar 13, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Missing Out on Family Meals Around the Table w @BrittneySpencer

Brittney Spencer is a singer/songwriter in Nashville that doesn’t fit the stereotypical mold of a country artist. Growing up she never saw people that looked like her, but her mom told her to chase her dream no matter what - and Brittney is doing just that! Brittney helped write our OUTWEIGH theme song, so in this episode Amy & Brittney break down the lyrics (of what they have written of the song so far) because each line is in there for a reason and has a little story...that will likely res...

Mar 06, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Journal Your Way to Better Body Image with Cameron Rogers of @freckledfoodie

Content creator and podcast host Cameron Rogers gets real about how body image issues can sneak up on us and steal our joy. We get into how to break free from the inner critic, the importance of journaling, how to give BETTER compliments, and setting language boundaries with our loved ones. Guest Info: Instagram: @freckledfoodie Website: https://www.freckledfoodie.com/ Podcast: https://www.freckledfoodie.com/podcast BLOG “F THE WEDDING DIET”: https://www.freckledfoodie.com/freckled-foodie-blog/2...

Feb 27, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Which Came First: Depression or Eating Disorder?

Mental Health Counselor Lauren Larkin shares her own personal journey of recovery plus how she professionally guides her clients away from shame and into their true essence. We cover the “I’m not sick enough mentality”, the isolating nature of recovery, and how eating disorders may be related to things like anxiety, depression, and OCD. Visit Lauren’s website: https://www.laurenelizabethlarkin.com/therapy Follow the hosts on instagram! @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss ...

Feb 20, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 23

The Wake Up Call with Dale Borchiver

Dale Borchiver, cofounder of @sweatsinthecity shares her story for the first time of how her eating disorder crept in on her, the difference between life during and after, PLUS why/how she agreed to get help. We cover: tell tale signs you’re suffering (but may not know it), maintaining a positive relationship with all foods, and an inside look at how a picture on Instagram fails to tell a person’s story. Follow @sweatsinthecity Check out the new COMMUNITY fitness platform, Sweats with Sweats her...

Feb 13, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 22

This Is Healthy Too

Body size does not predict health. Amy and Lisa have a casual conversation about how diet culture has caused us to FEAR bigger bodies. Lisa breaks down what fatphobia is, how we can dismantle it, and how we can honor ourselves and others by NOT judging books by their cover. PLUS- a reminder on why health is about what we do, NOT what we look like. Follow the hosts on instagram @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. Questio...

Feb 06, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Protecting Our Daughters and Future Generations with @gabikahn.rd

Gabi (@gabikahn.rd) has a life mission: to help moms with young daughters create a positive relationship with food & their body so they can end the cycle of diet and despair. A lot of our personal body shaming rhetoric and food fears stem from learned behavior in childhood, BUT, It's never too late to flip the script! Whether you're a mom/parent or NOT, what we do today can positively influences future generations. Follow the hosts on instagram! @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIBE and follow, SHA...

Jan 30, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Just Say No To Celebrity Diets with @kat.defatta

Do you find yourself falling for clickbait regarding the next celebrity diet that you need to follow?? This episode gives you permission to STOP doing that. Amy and licensed therapist, @kat.defatta , talk about why it’s harmful when we fall prey to articles that promise us (insert any number of celebrity names here) body. What will it take for us to stop chasing bodies that society says we need? It starts with not clicking the link, not starting the crazy celeb diet, and not doubting that you ar...

Jan 23, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Treat Yo Self with @lauraleabalanced

In keeping with the theme of discarding diet culture rules, Laura Lea started making 'treat videos' to practice eating and sharing foods that used to be off limits. Her journey to this point wasn't easy, but what food freedom means to her, right now, is this: if she wants something that is conventionally considered ‘indulgent’ or ‘unhealthy’, she has it, she enjoys every bite until she's satisfied, and she doesn't create meaning or stories or value judgments about it before, during or after. We ...

Jan 16, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Kids Eat In Color with Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson is the Registered Dietitian behind Kids Eat in Color - the online resource that helps parents feed their children MORE FOODS with LESS STRESS. We learn what to do with picky eaters, how to encourage veggies without force, and her approach to repeated exposure. Follow Jennifer at @kids.eat.in.color or visit her website kidseatingcolor.com Check out Jennifer’s online program, Better Bites: For parents who want to teach their kids to eat more foods with less stress https://jennife...

Jan 09, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 17

New Year Meditation Ceremony with Kelsey Patel

A beautiful 12 minute New Year Intention Setting Ceremony with @kelseyjpatel . For this episode, we suggest carving out 15 minutes, grabbing a blanket, and lying on the floor or as close to the earth as possible. You'll leave connected to your body, it's wisdom, and filled to the brim with serenity to kick off this brand new year. Follow Kelsey on Instagram @KelseyJPatel Check out Kelsey's new app for more amazing meditations and guided practices to stay connected to your JOYFUL self: https://ww...

Jan 02, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Best Of Outweigh!

We’re joined by eating disorder therapist Jennifer Rollin (@jennifer_rollin) who explains what disordered eating is and how you can best care for yourself or a loved one you witness struggling. Lisa and Amy talk with Kathryn Defatta (@kat.defatta) and dive into more of Amy's personal story. Follow the hosts on instagram @lisahayim @radioamy SUBSCRIBE and follow so you never miss an episode and SHARE with your friends & family. Questions? Guest Submissions? Email us: hello@outweighpodcast.com...

Dec 26, 20201 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Getting Your Period Back with @victoriamyers

Victoria Myers breaks down how and why disordered eating leads to hypothalamic amenhorea (loss of period). She reframes what a period means for our health, and how important it is to be working to get a period, even if you're not concerned with fertility. About Victoria: Victoria Myers is the dietitian and owner of the virtual private practice and online education center Nourishing Minds Nutrition. They specialize in empowering women to ditch diets, regulate hormones, heal digestion and learn to...

Dec 19, 202027 minSeason 2Ep. 14

The Role of a Partner In Recovery with @eatswithclaire

@eatswithclaire discusses the role her partner plays in supporting her eating disorder recovery. While Claire speaks specifically about her partner, her advice applies to any relationships you may have-- whether it be a mother, father, sibling, or even a friend. We learn what we can do to support our loved ones who are struggling and/or how we ourselves can ask for the support we need. REGISTER WITH THE EMOTIONAL EATING ACTION PLAN WEBINAR WITH LISA: https://lisa-hayim.mykajabi.com/EE-Webinar Fo...

Dec 12, 202031 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Intuitive Eating with IBS/GI issues

Victoria Myers explains how we can foster a healthy relationship with food while simultaneously restricting certain foods for (sound) medical reasons. Victoria discusses how GI issues (in general) can both cause and be caused by orthorexic tendencies, and helps us find clarity on this confusing topic. Amy admits to complying with protocols for illnesses she didn’t have, and Victoria explains how intuitive eating is meant to help you eat with self-care, not self control and how it certainly can e...

Dec 05, 202028 minSeason 2Ep. 12
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