Fat & Pregnant– the podcast that’s about plus size pregnancy, parenting and so much more. Learn how you can confidently navigate pregnancy and early parenting without the diet culture BS!
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Welcome to RadLove Radio! I'm your host and trusted body liberation tour guide, Amy Rapone. I'm an anti-diet dietitian who helps my clients find nourishing ways to live their lives, and a mom hoping I'm not messing my kids up too much. I hope you'll join me in conversations with my guests about building unapologetic joy, liberating fat bodies and bringing diet culture to its knees.
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22. Navigating Grief During Pregnancy and Postpartum with Lacy
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Join me and mother of three, Lacy Bruner, as she describes her three pregnancies and birth stories, including both unplanned and elective cesarean section births. We also discuss Lacy's journey through loss, after her brother unexpectedly passed away during her second pregnancy. Lacy describes how this event shaped her pregnancy, the newborn phase …
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21. Body Image and Weight Neutral Dietetics with Amy Rapone
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Exploring big topics in this episode with registered dietician and body liberation advocate Amy Rapone! In this episode we discuss: How weight bias impacts the level of care fat people receive (and don't receive!) The principles of health at every size Amy's personal journey to becoming a dietician and how this stirred up feelings about her body Wh…
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20. Liz's Positive Induction Stories with Doula Support
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I'm so excited for you to hear Liz's two birth stories, both involving induction of labor. Have a listen to her journeys through pregnancy, where she sought the right support to help her navigate high blood pressure issues. Liz's births may have both included induction methods, however, they were both unique experiences in their own way. Tune in to…
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19: Lizzy's Cesarean and VBAC Home Birth Transfer
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"Once a cesarean, always a cesarean"-- a myth that continues to limit the birthing options of hundreds of thousands of people every year. Join me and Lizzy Morris, as she discusses her two birth stories: her first ending with a primary cesarean and her second, as she prepared for a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)-- with loads of drama along the…
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18. The Disappearance of "Low Risk" Pregnancy with Jenine Ellis
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Chances are, if you're plus size and pregnant, you have been told that your pregnancy is automatically "high risk." Join me and birthkeeper, hypnobirthing teacher and all around birth nerd, Jenine Ellis, as we explore the continuing disappearance of "low risk" pregnancies in modern maternity care. In this episode, we discuss: How maternity care has…
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17. Osteopathy and Upright Birth with Jess Michaels
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Join me and Dr Jess Michaels as we discuss everything osteopathy and how being upright can positively impact your labor and birth! In this episode we discuss: The benefits of being upright during labor and birth Myths surrounding upright birth and how weight bias can influence movement recommendations How pain and discomfort act as signals during l…
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16. Obstetric Violence: A Midwife's Journey Out of the System with Amity Reed
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Join me and journalist, midwife and author Amity Reed as we discuss the important topic of obstetric violence and how it impacts both families and those working within the maternity system. In this episode we discuss: Amity's journey to midwifery How working as a midwife was not what Amity thought it was going to be What obstetric violence is and h…
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15. From Loss to Life: Embracing Holistic Healing with Amy Arnold
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I'm so happy to share this episode featuring Amy Arnold, who discusses her journey with multiple pregnancy losses, an ectopic pregnancy and how she decided to access alternative options for fertility support to meet her rainbow baby. You'll hear us discuss: Amy's story of loss and how she found support Why Amy chose to take an alternative path with…
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14. Ashley's Freebirth VBAC After Two Cesareans: Taking Radical Responsibility
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I'm so excited for you to hear Ashley's THREE birth stories. Have a listen to her journey through two challenging experiences ending in surgical birth, followed by her decision to take radical responsibility when she stepped outside of the maternity system in Australia. Ashley's journey to parenthood was definitely filled with bumps along the way, …
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13. Creating a Slow Postpartum with Jojo Hogan
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Join me and Jojo Hogan as we explore the important topic of postpartum planning and all of the ways we are getting it wrong in the West. Jojo is a peri-natal care specialist, yoga teacher and founder of Slow Postpartum, an international movement which educates as to the importance of honoring the weeks following birth. In this episode we discuss: T…
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12. When Plans Change: Alice's Cesarean Following a Home Birth Transfer
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There is so much wisdom in Alice's story of pregnancy and birth. Have a listen to learn how she found the right support for her after she was continually met with weight-biased care. You'll hear us discuss: How Alice was "risked out" out midwife-led care The weight bias Alice experienced during pregnancy The reasons why Alice decided to have a home…
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11. Plus Size Breastfeeding with Sterling Grey-Simmons
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Join me and breastfeeding specialist Sterling Grey-Simmons as we explore the topic of breastfeeding and considerations for plus size folks. In this episode we discuss: Common challenges associated with breastfeeding Ways you can prepare for feeding your little one The importance of support and education How misinformed professionals and loved ones …
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10. Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating and Finding Body Trust with Stephanie Dodier
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Join me and intuitive eating coach Stephanie Dodier as we explore the topics of diet culture, intuitive eating and how you can regain body trust. In this episode we discuss: What diet culture and the "thin ideal" are The difference between body neutrality and body positivity How diet culture and modern maternity care promote a lack of body trust Wa…
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9. Hyperemesis, Cannabis and Knowing How to Pivot with Tessa Bryant
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Hello folks! Tune into this wonderful conversation I had with Tessa Bryant, a full spectrum doula and first time mom from Tennessee. Tessa experienced what so many others suffer with in silence during pregnancy-- severe sickness, AKA hyperemesis gravidarum. We explore how she navigated that misery while also preparing for her birth. In this episode…
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8. Birth Trauma and Finding Support with Teela Tomassetti
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Join me and birth trauma specialist Teela Tomassetti as we explore the topic of birth trauma, often called obstetric violence. In this episode we discuss: What birth trauma is and how it can occur I share my personal story of birth trauma Teela explains the fight, flight, freeze and fawn responses-- which are experienced during trauma Ways family a…
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7. Reconnecting with Your Intuition: Rebecca's Birth Story
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I'm excited for you to hear Rebecca's story of pregnancy, birth and navigating the UK maternity system. Have a listen to learn how Rebecca's options were limited during her pregnancy simply because of her weight. Her pregnancy came to an unexpected (and exciting!) end and I simply cannot spoil the surprise! You'll hear us discuss: Rebecca's diagnos…
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6. Questioning the Status Quo and Finding Another Path with Kyleigh Banks
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Join me along with doula, birth coach and birth nerd Kyleigh Banks for this episode where we chat all about questioning the status quo in the birth world and finding your own unique path! During this episode we discuss: Kyleigh's journey into parenthood and how she questioned modern maternity care that does not promote autonomy The ways Kyleigh pre…
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5. Journeying Through Loss and Meeting My Rainbow Baby with Alisha
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October is Pregnancy, Infant and Child Loss Awareness Month which makes sharing this episode even more special. Join me as Alisha shares her stories of ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage and her journey to conceiving her rainbow baby. Have a listen to learn how Alisha had to advocate for herself while navigating these experiences with the support of he…
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4. Co-Sleeping When You're Plus Size: The Facts with Isadora Ambrose
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Today Isadora Ambrose joins me to share her incredible work and the information she has found regarding co-sleeping (and bedsharing) when you're plus size. We explore this topic in depth and look at the research surrounding safety and risk reduction. You'll hear us discuss: What co-sleeping and bedsharing are (and aren't!) Ways to improve safety wh…
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3. An Empowering Home Birth for First Time Mom Kayleigh
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I'm excited for you to hear Kayleigh's journey to an autonomous home birth, after she opted out of standard maternity care in Spain. Have a listen to learn how she navigated a maternity system fraught with weight stigma and how she found the ideal support for her and her family. You'll hear us discuss: Maternity care norms in the Canary Islands of …
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2. Exploring Fat Positive Fertility with Nicola Salmon
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Today Nicola Salmon joins me to share her incredible work as a fat positive fertility coach, fat activist and author. You'll hear us discuss: Weight stigma experienced by those who are trying to conceive Barriers fat folks may face when seeking support with their fertility What size inclusive / weight neutral fertility support looks like Ways plus …
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1. The Surprise of a Lifetime: Expecting Triplets with Ange Wakeling
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I'm excited to share the very first episode of the Fat & Pregnant Podcast with you all! Ange Wakeling joins me to share her incredible story of expecting TRIPLETS! Ange's journey to meeting her babies was filled with bumps along the way, including weight stigma. Have a listen to learn how she navigated these experiences and how finding the right pr…
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Get Your Free Guide! Seven Ways Weight Stigma Can Sabotage Your Pregnancy Click here to get my book, Fat Birth: Confident, Strong and Empowered Pregnancy at Any size-- It is the go-to resource for plus size pregnancy that will help you tune into your intuition, trust your body and teach you those oh so-important advocacy skills so you can have the …
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RadLove Radio - Episode 10 - Adventures in Food with Jane Calvert
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Welcome to Episode 10 of RadLove Radio! This month we have the awesome Jane Calvert (they/them) of Food Focused Nutrition. We talk about inclusion, finding joy and adventure with food, but also being OK when food is just neutral. This will be the last episode of RadLove Radio for some time. I love the podcast, but the energy it takes and the inabil…
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RadLove Radio - Episode 9 - Using Your Fat Voice with Kate Rosen
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Welcome to Episode 9 of RadLove Radio! This month we have the fabulous Kate Rosen of Fat Joy Voice and Kate Rosen Voice Studio. This episode is for all my Music Theater nerds out there! Kate and I discuss representation on the stage and how fat performers can show up in modern theater. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Sarah Whitten BOOK - Shrill by Lindy W…
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RadLove Radio - Episode 8 - Community Care for Fat Folks w/ Angel Austin
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Welcome to Episode 8 of RadLove Radio! This month we have the amazing Angel Austin of Sacred Space for Fat Bodies. We discuss the importance for creating inclusive spaces for all, what ALL BODIES means in inclusive spaces, and how we can step up for those around us. I hope you all fall in love with Angel and her work as I have. Ahead of the episode…
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This Episode Is Brought To You By RadLove Nutrition! Have questions about your body liberation journey that you'd like answered on the podcast? Are there just somethings you'd like to diver deeper into? Submit Your Questions Here to Be Answered in Next Month's Episode! Don't forget to follow-us on Patreon, Join as a Patron, and follow and review on…
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RadLove Radio - Episode 7 - Fat Birth with Michelle Mayefske
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Welcome to Lucky Episode 7 of RadLove Radio! Amy chat's with Michelle Mayefske, doula and childbirth educator, and author of the book Fat Birth! We chat about her book, how her own lived experiences pushed her into becoming a doula and some reassurance for those expecting to have a children while fat. This is our last in a trio of episodes around b…
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RadLove Radio - Episode 6 - Birth Advocacy with Melissa Dueñas-Witter
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Part Two of our body liberation and pregnancy/birth series is here! Join me and Melissa Dueñas-Witter, birth doula and educator, as we discuss birth disparities, advocacy in birth spaces, informed consent and so much more, including parts of my own birth stories! Melissa was my doula for both of my births and I am so fortunate to have had her reall…
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RadLove Radio - Episode 5 - Gestational Diabetes with Sarah of Gestation Dietitian
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I hope you enjoy the first in a three part series around body liberation and pregnancy/birth. Sarah and I discuss the intersectionality in body liberation, and how diabetes, especially gestational diabetes needs in upgrade in the medical community to reduce the guilt and shame around these common diagnoses. Work with Sarah! Gestation Dietitian Webs…
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RadLove Radio - Episode 4 - Body Liberation in the Media with Lindley Ashline
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I hope you enjoy this episode of RadLove Radio with special guest Lindley Ashline of the Body Liberation Photos. We are taking on Body Liberation and Representation in the Media this month! Lindley Ashline creates photographs that celebrate the unique beauty of bodies that fall outside conventional "beauty" standards. She fights weight stigma by gi…
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RadLove Radio - Episode 3 - Body Image with Jenn Radke
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I hope you enjoy this episode of RadLove Radio with special guest Jenn Radke of the Fat Girl Book Club podcast. We are talking all things body image! Links Resources Mentioned and Guest and Host Contact and Offers Virgie Tovar: Fat Liberation Is… Virgie Tovar: You Have The Right To Remain Fat Jenn’s Offerings: Fat Girl Book Club Podcast & Instagram…
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RadLove Radio - Episode 1 - Surprise Guest!
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The inaugural episode of RadLove Radio is finally here! Join me and my super, special, secret guest as we talk about learning about body liberation, a little about me and my journey, and where this podcast may be going! References In the Pod: @saucyewest on Instagram and her #fightforinclusivity work Want to be one of the first to hear episodes bef…
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RadLove Radio - Episode 2 - Body Justice with Chelsea Levy, MS
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Join Chelsea and I as we discuss body justice, healthcare access, weight stigma in eating disorder treatment and so many other big, juicy topics! Find Chelsea on Instagram @chelsealevynutrition Join her Instagram Live Eating Support every Wednesday at 1PM EST. Website: www.chelsealevynutrition.com - Coming Soon! Want to Work with Chelsea? Check out…
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What does body liberation mean to you? Get ready to hear some of the answers from this first season of RadLove Radio! The first two episodes of RadLove Radio will be released on September 13th (but my patrons on Patreon have already gotten to hear them!) and will be published monthly. Want to be one of the first to hear? Head on over to www.patreon…
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Enjoy this RadLove Radio Sneak Peak of the intro! Want to know how to support the guests of the upcoming episodes? Check out https://www.patreon.com/radloveradio for details!
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