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Breaking Body Biases
an anti-diet and joyful movement podcast amplifying voices of fitness professionals, dietitians and health practitioners promoting HAES. Destroying diet culture one episode at a time.
Episodes
110 episodes
How to Help Kids Build a Positive Relationship with Food & Their Bodies - Ep 109
In a world where kids are exposed to harmful messages about food, exercise, and body image earlier than ever, how can we as parents protect them—and empower them—to build a healthy, confident relationship with their bodies?In this episod...
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Breaking the ‘I Feel Fat’ Myth: What’s Really Going On? - Ep 108
Have you ever said, “Ugh, I feel so fat today”? You’re not alone—but here’s the truth: fat isn’t a feeling.In this episode, we’re breaking down why we use this phrase, what we actually mean when we say it, and how diet culture has...
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Clean Eating, Biohacking, & Metabolism Myths: Is Wellness Just a Scam? - Ep 107
The wellness industry loves to promise better health, longer lives, and optimized bodies—but is it really just diet culture in disguise? In this episode, we break down the ways wellness trends like clean eating, biohacking, and metabolism h...
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Supporting the Trans Community in Fitness - Ep 106
The fitness industry should be a place of empowerment, health, and community—but too often, trans individuals face barriers, discrimination, and exclusion in fitness spaces. In this episode, we dive into why supporting trans inclusion in fit...
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Reclaiming Exercise: How to Make Movement Feel Good Again - Ep 105
For so many of us, exercise has been tied to guilt, punishment, and toxic fitness messages. But what if movement could actually feel good—physically, mentally, and emotionally? In this episode of Breaking Body Biases, we’re diving into...
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The 7 Lies the Fitness Industry Keeps Selling You - Ep 104
The fitness industry is full of misleading messages that keep people stuck in harmful cycles of guilt, shame, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode, we’re breaking down 7 common lies the fitness industry keeps selling you—from “n...
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Representation & Body Diversity in Fitness and Why it Matters - Ep 103
Representation in fitness isn’t just about visibility—it’s about access, inclusivity, and changing the harmful narratives that have long dominated the industry. In this episode, I discuss why seeing diverse body types, abilities, races, and gen...
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Who Controls Our Bodies? A Look at Oppression and Liberation - Ep 102
In this episode, we explore the striking parallels between historical civil rights movements and today's fight for trans and nonbinary rights. From the women’s suffrage movement to the civil rights era, the LGBTQ+ movement of the 1980s, and tod...
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Why Weight Cycling and “Cleanse Culture” Are Harmful to Your Health - Ep 101
In this episode of Breaking Body Biases, we dive into the harmful cycle of weight cycling and its impact on mental and physical health. We unpack why promoting cleanses and quick fixes is not only ineffective but also damaging to confi...
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100th Episode 🥳 20 Lessons Learned interviewing experts with Christine DeFilippis
The 100th episode of Breaking Body Biases! The perfect time to reflect on some of the most impactful lessons we've learned together over these 100 episodes. These are lessons that have not only shaped this podcast but have also deeply influence...
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Harnessing Anger into Action: Post Election Support - Ep 99
In this reflective episode, we dive into the power of channeling emotions into positive actions that can create meaningful change. Christine shares how she felt after the election results and how anger can be transformed into purpose, all with ...
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No Tricks, Just Treats: Ditching Halloween Candy Guilt - Ep 98
In this Halloween episode of Breaking Body Biases, we explore why Halloween candy should be enjoyed without guilt, shame, or the need to “earn” it with extra exercise. This episode dives into the common messages around holiday treats t...
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Breaking My Silence: Body Liberation, Politics, and Humanity
In this solo episode, BBB Host Christine DeFilippis dives into the intersection of body liberation and politics, exploring how policies and cultural rhetoric impact our bodies, rights, and lives. Christine shares her reasons for not talking abo...
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Navigating Big Events as an Introvert with Body Image Issues - Ep 96
In this weeks episode I'm sharing my incredible experience at the IDEA Fitness Conference—a dream come true for me. In this episode, I talk about my own feelings with imposter syndrome, the challenges of navigating toxic fitness cul...
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Navigating Identity Shifts: Closing Pop Fit Studio pt 2 and My Mental Health - EP 95
What happens when your identity is so intertwined with your career that losing it feels like losing yourself? Join me, Christine DeFilippis, as I recount the emotional rollercoaster I experienced after closing Pop Fit Studio. My journey to reco...
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The Unseen Problem with Fitness Jokes and Body Image - Ep 94
What if the very fitness activities you love are subtly promoting a harmful mindset about food? What if the jokes you hear about 'earning' meals and 'burning off' indulgences aren't as harmless as they seem? Join me, Christine, in this solo epi...
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Why I closed Pop Fit Studio and What I am focusing on this holiday season - Ep 93
In this emotional episode, I share why I closed Pop Fit Studio, a fitness space that was more than just a business for me and for many clients. This episode is not just about the closing of a brick-and-mortar business, but the complexities and ...
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Barbie: Exploring Body Biases & Societal Expectations through the Barbie Movie - Ep 92
Imagine the emotions stirred when a simple Barbie movie touches the core issues of body biases and societal expectations. That's what happened to me, your host, Christine DeFilippis, as I immersed myself in the film's brilliant marketing, power...
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Mindful Movement: Nurturing a Positive Relationship with Exercise with Christine DeFilippis - Ep 91
In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on Mindful Movement and how you can improve your relationship with exercise.In this episode, I talk about 👉🏻 mindful movement and its contrast with toxic fitness culture👉🏻 the ...
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Why I No Longer Weigh or Measure Myself or Clients as a Fitness Instructor and What I Do Instead - Ep 90
In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on weighing and measuring myself and my clients. As a fitness instructor, it's often the #1 tool to track progress. Why I no longer suggest it as a way to measure success and what I do instead.I...
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The ReBranding of Beachbody to Bodi with Christine DeFilippis - Ep 89
In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on the rebranding of Beachbody to Bodi. Bodi claims to have shifted their brand to be a "Health Esteem Brand". What does it mean? Are they more inclusive or is this simply another brand jumping on the b...
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Creating Fitness Experiences for Every Body with Cari Gangaram - Ep 88
🎧Listen to this week's episode with Cari Gangaram; certified Fitness Instructor and the founder of everyBODY Fitness with Cari.🚨 Cari shares her journey from hating exercise to becoming a certified fitness instructor. 🚨 How her ...
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Why I no longer focus on weight as a fitness professional with Christine DeFilippis - Ep 87
In this solo episode, I talk about why I no longer focus on my weight and no longer promote intentional weight loss with clients. New episodes every Wednesdaywww.BreakingBo...
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Breaking up with Diet Culture & Reimagining Movement with Physical Therapist DR Lisa Folden - Ep 86
🎧Listen to this week's episode with Dr Lisa Folden; a Weight-inclusive physical therapist & anti-diet health & body image coach.🚨 We talk about breaking up with diet culture, weight stigma in healthcare and so much moreDr....
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Dove's Eating Disorders Film and What It Means for Social Media - Ep 85
In this solo episode, "This Week In Diet Culture" where I share my thoughts on something going on in current events. This week I am talking about Dove's Eating Disorders Film and What It Means for Social Media - should there be pressure on tech...
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