Body Truth with Katelyn Parsons

D'Ana Joi, is a coach for multi-passionates and host of the Multi-Passionate Mastery Podcast. She believes having many passions is a gift, not a burden, and is on a mission to rewrite the narrative around “choosing one thing” being the only path to success.

Through her signature group coaching program, podcast, and content, Joi teaches creatives from all walks of life how to create clear priorities and bring their ideas to life on a completely stress-free timeline.

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In this conversation we talk about:

• Joi’s personal body image story- navigating conflicting messages around her body & how she created her own self-acceptance.
• Deciding to leverage her many passions, rather than looking at them as a burden.
• Her signature 3-part Focus Framework and how Human Design has played a role in her success.
• Joi’s experience hitting burnout, what she learned through the process, and how she’s shifted.
• Decision-making & how we can each build this skill more effectively.
• Deciphering social conditioning vs. what works best for you, when it comes to a work schedule.
• What it means to “date your ideas” and why it’s so valuable for multi-passionate people.
• Joi’s relationship with her body now and how her foundational self-beliefs transfer into the work she does today.

Connect with our guest...

• Joi's Website
• Thrive Guide Magazine
• Free Training
• Joi's Podcast, Multi-Passionate Mastery

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In this conversation we talk about:

• Gia's personal body image story- her experience feeling different in her body growing up, how she used her personality to compensate, & the impacts of dieting from an early age.
• Moving to LA at the height of the "skinny" era in Hollywood & how it impacted her personal relationship with food + body image.
• Behind the scenes of modeling + influencing- how Gia broke into the industry, created her own success, & began healing her own body image in the process.
• Gia's advice for navigating tough feedback, negative body image days, and self-doubt.
• The idea for her fashion brand Gia IRL, how she brought this business concept to life, & what she's learned being on the other side of the casting table for photoshoots.
• Success tip's for breaking into the modeling + influencing the industry.
• Why representation is crucial within fashion + media and Gia's personal passion for creating change.

Connect with our guest...

• Gia's IG: @giasinatra
• Clothing line: @gia_irl
• Website: Giairl.com
• Tik Tok

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Pssst...Don't forget to download your free Body Acceptance Starter Kit. Grab it HERE.

In this conversation we talk about:

• Lauren’s personal body image story: growing up a competitive cheerleader, how the pressure to lose weight impacted her relationship with food, & her path from rigid eating to a flexible relationship with food.
• The 3 fundamental root causes of most hormone issues, and how to take a proactive, non-obsessive approach to your health.
• How eating disorders influence hormone issues later in life and the best ways to heal in the present.
• The intersection of hormone preoccupation triggering eating disorders + disordered eating and the best way to take a more balanced approach to awareness.
• The complexities of stress and how our immune system plays a role in hormone health.
• Defining & expanding the nuances of PCOS, Endometriosis, Hypothalamic amenorrhea, infertility, digestive issues & more from a hormone + holistic perspective.
• Why weight loss is not the answer for solving most hormone-related issues, and what we should be focusing on instead.
• How to approach body shame & live a more empowered life while healing.
• What to do if “something feels off” in your body, but nobody can give you an answer.
• The importance of connecting with any provider you choose to work with when seeking help.

Virgie Tovar is an author, activist, & one of the nation's leading experts and lecturers on weight-based discrimination and body image. Click here for the full show notes!

In this conversation we talk about:

• Virgie’s personal body image story- how being called ‘fat’ when she was 5 years old influenced her relationship with herself for the next 15+ years.
• How the primal desire for love and safety influences diet culture.
• Key pieces to consider for shifting the cultural narrative around food and body.
• How celebrating food and body can be as detrimental as shaming them, and what to aim for instead.
• Her body acceptance process and entry into fat activism.
• Virgie’s first few years in business- how she used her curiosity and commitment to say ‘YES’ to catapult her career.
• Living and working as a creative person. Some of the key pieces for building a successful business from landing a book deal to leading a TED Talk and beyond.
• Her love for fashion- how style played a role through her body image journey from hiding, to rebellion, and now deep authentic expression.
• The importance of trusting your body and the choices you make for yourself to live a fulfilling life.

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Val Emanuel is a mother, earth activist, and founder of Rif Care and Role Models Management. Click HERE for the full show notes!

In this conversation we talk about:

• Val’s personal body image story: growing up a child model in LA, overcoming sexual abuse, eating disorders, drug use, and low self-worth.
• The impact of Hollywood culture on her self-esteem, self-censorship, and body autonomy as an adolescent.
• Her experience as a black woman, how this has shaped her identity, & the problems that stem from not addressing the “middle skin color”.
• Finding recovery and the most influential steps within her healing journey.
• The importance of choosing friends & environments that foster the person that you want to be.
• Letting go of the fear of how others will judge you and living an honest, authentic life.
• Money, dieting, body image, fame- the disordered intersections between these life areas and how control plays a part.
• The role of social media in business, influencer culture, and how we can create a healthier relationship with these platforms.
• The journey of building her company, Role Models Management, and her mission behind creating an ethical talent agency.
• Why comparison is the thief of joy and how to begin appreciating what you have.

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In this episode, we sit down with Mikala Jamison, journalist and publisher of Body Type: The Newsletter. We discuss the secrecy and shame of binge eating, the importance of fitness professionals shifting their message from diet culture and weight-centric language, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

Mikala is producing a live storytelling show about bodies and body image as part of the local Capital Fringe Festival. "The Body Show" will run on July 16, 17, 23, and 24 in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. For more details follow visit capitalfringe.org.

In this episode, we sit down with writer, speaker, & founder of feminist podcast studio Softer Sounds, Amelia Hruby. We discuss her journey to reclaiming her body liberation, the parallels between diet culture + social media, Amelia’s decision to leave Instagram, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down with wellness blogger Katherine Herbison. We discuss her personal journey recovering from anorexia, tools she cultivated to handle difficult emotions, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share practical ways to bring more gratitude to your day and inspiration to create a practice that allows you to be more present in your life. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that I discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down with Mindset + Manifestation Coach, Efia Sulter. We discuss Efia’s childhood leading to her work today, common misconceptions of manifestation, practical steps to begin shifting your mindset, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down for Part 2 with the visionary and pioneer of the Curvy Surfer Girl movement, Elizabeth Sneed. We discuss how the movement started, behind the scene truths of online influencers, advice for feeling comfortable in your skin for Summer, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down with the visionary and pioneer of the Curvy Surfer Girl movement, Elizabeth Sneed. We discuss her experiences with surfing and finding the confidence in being a curvy athlete, trusting the divine timing of her life, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode I share the behind-the-scenes design process for our new website, my relationship with social media right now, a new free body image resource for you, and what’s on my Summer bucket list! For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode we sit down with the winner of HGTV’s Design Star: NextGen, star of HGTV’s Reno My Rental, and CEO of Nubi Interiors, Carmeon Hamilton. We discuss the relationship with her body in front of the camera + behind the scenes, the milestones that paved the way for career success, and her perspective on grief after losing her husband. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share about the cultural messaging around emotional eating and practical exercises to get compassionately curious around your relationship with food from an emotional perspective. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that I discussed in this episode, click here.

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In this episode we sit down with Award-winning Feminist Author and Certified Sex Educator, Gigi Engle. We discuss her relationship with her body through her deep dive into sexual exploration, practical ways to improve your sex life, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share the connection between fashion and body image, tips on utilizing clothing to reconnect with yourself, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that I discussed in this episode, click here.

I would genuinely love to hear from you, please email me at hello@katelynparsons.com. I can't wait to hear how this resonated and also find out what your relationship with clothing and fashion is.

In this episode, we sit down with Undone Beauty founder, Ann Somma. We discuss self-expression through beauty, the intentionality and mission behind Undone Beauty, tips for career success, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

Shop Undone Beauty by clicking here! Ann’s favorites are their Poppa Gloss and Lip to Cheek Palette.

In this episode I share why structure will benefit your relationship with food and your body, and practical tips to help you begin cultivating structure. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that I discussed in this episode, click here.

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In this episode we sit down with Body Activist, Serena Nangia. We discuss our culture’s fatphobia, the importance of education around fat activism, Serena shares numerous resources, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and all of the resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode I share practical tips for evaluating and resetting expectations to improve every area of your life. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that I discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down with Human Design Guide, Erin Claire Jones. We discuss her experiences as an entrepreneur, all the details of human design and Erin provides practical wellness tips for each type. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

To find your human design type before listening, click here!

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In this episode, I share practical action steps for you to begin exploring and healing your relationship with fullness. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that I discussed in this episode, click here.

If you're not on my weekly email, come join the party 🎉 Every Sunday, you'll receive an email from me filled with a personal note, reflection questions, inspirational quotes, & trusted food and body image resources.

In this episode we sit down with Certified Personal Trainer and Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Kim Hagle. We discuss shifting your thoughts from a diet mindset, red flags for a disordered relationship with movement, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share why the topic of hunger can feel so confusing and practical actions steps towards making peace with hunger. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that I discussed in this episode, click here.

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In this episode, we sit down with MA, RD, LDN, Dalina Soto- commonly known as your.latina.nutritionist on IG. We discuss cultural and communal effects on health, Dalina’s personal belief changes throughout dietitian school, the racism in wellness culture, and so much more. For the full show notes, transcription, and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share habits that I have built into the rhythm of my life, and the importance of focusing on your wants, not the shoulds, when creating your own routines. For the full show notes and transcription of this episode, click here.

Some of my favorite things mentioned in this episode:

● Eye mask 

● Earplugs

● Noise-canceling machine

● Insight Timer (meditation app)

● French Cafe Spotify playlist

● The Skimm Newsletter (one my my favorite daily news outlets)

● Favorite Probiotic 

In this episode, we sit down with Jenn Lormand, cofounder of Tighten Your Tinkler. We dismantle the shame around pelvic floor health, discuss the common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction and its correlation with eating disorders. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In our 100th episode, I want to thank you as a listener for showing up for yourself and being a part of this community!! In this episode, I talk about the art of celebrating yourself and how this intentional practice can create more joy in your life and be a tool in your healing journey. For the full show notes and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down with Maya Wilson. We discuss personal sovereignty, the intersectionality of sexuality and faith, the power of intentionality and community, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share about my personal relationship with the scale, the way diet culture plays a role, and practical tips for calming your relationship with the scale, no matter where you are at in your journey. For the full show notes and extra resources that I mentioned in this episode, click here.

In this episode we sit down with Ali Bonar. We discuss the details of her eating disorder recovery and her current relationship with her body, her business journey with oat.haus, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share reasons why doing things like resets and cleanses can actually be harmful and some of the best ways that you can stop the restrict/binge cycle. For the full show notes and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down with Jayne Mattingly. We discuss the reality of eating disorder recovery, her personal experience being in a disabled body, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share about the feeling of being addicted to sugar, the four main reasons why you might be having this feeling, and practical steps to take moving forward. For the full show notes and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down with Aiyana Davison, Certified Nurse Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner-BC. We discuss the roles a midwife can play, the importance of creating accessibility for BIPOC, dismantling the secrecy in women’s health, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share the importance of boundaries, the different types that exist, and how to navigate the diet culture that we are living in. For the full show notes and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down with Ayanna Bates. We discuss the societal stigmas around bipolar disorder, eating disorder recovery, and much more. ***TRIGGER WARNING: We discuss sensitive details related to suicidal thoughts, eating disorders, and mental health. Please consider this before listening & skip if needed*** For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode I share about my personal experience with binge eating, the why behind binging behaviors, and support on how to stop. For the full show notes and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode we sit down with Nicole Coulter. We discuss our new community: Food Alignment, and what you can expect- delicious recipes, Intuitive Eating advice, authentic connection, and more good stuff. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, I share about the misrepresentation around intuitive eating and the difference between intuitive eating and eating intuitively. For the full show notes and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode we sit down with personal stylist, Dacy Gillespie. We discuss the cultural tie of fashion to our identity, practical tips for building a functional wardrobe, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode we sit down with Justine Sloan. We discuss her experience in the fitness modeling industry, the importance of taking care of your soul, her new book, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode we sit down with Jenna Free, Intuitive Eating Counselor and cofounder of The Body Love Society. We unpack binge eating, discuss her food and body relationship throughout her modeling journey, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode we sit down with Ragen Chastain: Speaker, Writer, Certified Health Coach, and thought leader in the fields of Body Image and HAES. We discuss diet culture, the importance of setting boundaries, correlation between body image and social justice, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode we sit down with HSP Mentor, Alissa Boyer. We discuss how to determine if you are a highly sensitive person, the importance of creating boundaries, her personal experience having a miscarriage, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode, we sit down with Chelsea McCurdy. We discuss the reality of nonlinear recovery, the importance of setting boundaries in your life, and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.

In this episode we sit down with Rubina Bernabe. We discuss body image in Filipino culture, the power of personal responsibility, all about roller skating and much more. For the full show notes, transcription and resources that we discussed in this episode, click here.