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
99 episodes
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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Fostering a Healthy Body Image for your Kids with Dr Charlotte Markey - EP 84
🎧Listen to this week's episode with Charlotte Markey PhD; Professor of Psychology, Department Chair Health Sciences Rutgers University, NJ, and author of the Body Image Book for Girls and The Body Image Book for Boys.🚨 We talk about her ...
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Ariana Grande Speaks Out - "Stop Talking About Peoples Bodies - Ep 83
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 Ariana Grande's response to conversations around the way she looks. 🚨 We need to stop comm...
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Body Freedom and Mindset with FitPro & Life Coach Gretchen Gegg M.Ed. Ep 82
🎧Listen to this week's episode with M.Ed. & Certified Life Coach Gretchen GeggWe talk about 👉🏻 Body Freedom👉🏻 Mindset 👉🏻 State first goalsand moreGretchen Gegg is a life coach and fitn...
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Ozempic, Bravolebs, & Andy Cohen - This Week in Diet Culture with Christine DeFilippis - Ep 81
In this solo episode, I talk about the weight loss drug Ozempic. While I am not a physician, pharmacist, or expert when it comes to medications I understand the pressure to look smaller and lose weight. Recently a few bravolebs have admitted to...
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Body Image, Self Care, & Motherhood with Summer Innanen - Ep 80
🎧Listen to this week's episode with Body Image Coach, Summer Innanen We talk about 👉🏻 Body Image👉🏻 Self Care 👉🏻 MotherhoodSummer Innanen is a professionally trained coach specializi...
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Diversity on Broadway - Roles for ALL Bodies with Christine DeFilippis - Ep 79
In this solo episode, I talk about my favorite musical SIX. I share my thoughts on casting all bodies on BroadwaySix the MusicalQ...
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Menopause, Fitness & Body Image with Dr Maria Luque - Ep 78
In this episode: Dr. Maria Luque, Fitness Expert, Professor, and Menopause Nerd. We talk aboutBody image during menopause The role exercise/movement plays in the quality of life during menopause How to cr...
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Gwyneth Paltrow's Wellness Routine - This Week in Diet Culture with Christine DeFilippis - Ep 77
This week in diet culture: Gwyneth Paltrow and her "wellness routine"Gwyneth Paltrow recently shared an interview with her doctor talking about her wellness routine which includes eating nothing but bone broth.Check out this quick episo...
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Creating Inclusion in Yoga for All Bodies with Body Positive ERYT-200 Yogi Liza Herman - Ep 76
In this episode, I interview RYT Liza Herman and she shares: Her journey in Yoga from participant to teacherThe importance of representationWays she teaches to help create more inclusionApparel for al...
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How I started 2023 and the future of the podcast with Christine DeFilippis
Were you missing episodes of the podcast? I took the last few weeks off in 2022 but had planned to release new episodes in 2023. But my plans got derailed. Listen to this week's episode to learn where we've been and the future of the show.C...
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This Week in Pop & Diet Culture: Taylor Swifts AntiHero video and Heroin Chic with Christine DeFilippis - EP 74
NEW SERIES in 2023: This week in Pop & Diet Culture, where I share my thoughts on things going on in pop culture and diet culture. This week I am sharing two subjects that have come up over the last few weeks:👉🏻 Taylor Swifts new video:...
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