Ignited by Inner Beauty

In this episode I talk about Kendall Jenner's photo and why having "the perfect body" isn't all it's cracked up to be. In my interview, Hema talks her passion for making the world a better place and discusses how law school wasn't what she expected. She is an empowered change-maker who wants all people to be able to work towards their dreams, and she also is a force to be reckoned with when in her...

In this episode, Health Coach Hannah (@wholistic_health_and_wellness) discusses the power of intuitive eating and how it can help individuals. She also discusses the studies that back this anti-diet method. 

Katharine Ferrante is a dedicated frontline worker who cares for COVID patients as a nurse at Yale New Haven Hospital. She talks about how she advocates for her patients and supports them physically and mentally. She also discusses how she takes care of herself during her long and stressful shifts as well as outside of the hospital.

Holly Greenberg is a dietician-to-be who is focused on intuitive eating. She talks about how she became passionate about dietetics and how she hopes to support people as a RD. She also explains how she was introduced to the intuitive eating/anti-diet culture/health at every size movements along the way!

Abigail and Leya are two well-traveled future lawyers with some incredible self-care tips. They talk about working through imposter syndrome, taking care of themselves, and gaining confidence through traveling. Listen as they share their hilarious travel stories and unique self-care strategies!

It's 2021, but the world is still confusing, stressful, and anxiety-inducing. We're still in the middle of a pandemic, a domestic terrorist group stormed the U.S. Capitol, and the media is encouraging people to diet and change their bodies in the new year. Do I have the answers that will fix all of the world's problems? No. Did I record a meditation, so that people can step away and immerse themse...

The holidays can be a particularly stressful time for those who struggle with negative body image. This week, Sarah shares 10 tips she has for a body positive holiday season. Whether you're someone who struggles to love their body or who is looking to create a body positive space for others, you won't want to miss out on these 10 tips!

In this episode, Anya talks about her passion for social justice and how she stands up for herself, women, and other people of color during these difficult times.

In this episode, Shannon Yawman (@urpalshan) shares how she has followed her dreams to become an educator who preaches love, tolerance, and social justice.  She also talks about how she has overcome diet culture's false narratives on her ever-going journey towards loving herself and her body. 

Adjunct Lecturer Heather Schultz is an inspirational educator who I had the pleasure of learning from at Fordham University and interviewing in this episode! As an accomplished journalist and lecturer, Heather shares how she persisted through layoffs, overcame challenges, and advocated for herself to achieve her dreams and become the inspiring educator she is today!

In this episode, we dive into how racism exists in the beauty and fashion industries. We also discuss how the body positivity movement is promoting diversity. Zumba Instructor Jackie Arista (@jackiearista) joins us to talk about what drives her to be a better person each day and how she is spreading joy through her Zumba classes. 

This week we talk about the reactions to Adele's weight loss and how it can be harmful to compliment people for losing weight. Soumya also joins us to talk about her passion for fighting climate change, encouraging voter registration, and taking part in laudable initiatives. She notes how this activist work has empowered her and connected her with a larger community.

My very own sister, Dr. Kelly Kimball, talks about following her dream to become a Doctor of Chiropractic! She talks about falling in love with the profession and how Chiropractic allows the power that created the body to heal the body. She also discusses COVID-19 from a chiropractor's perspective.

Adrianna Mateo is an accomplished violinist, actress and singer/songwriter. She just finished her work performing in the pit orchestra on Broadway for the show Tootsie. I had the chance to talk to her about how she creates beauty through her art as a performer, how she battles loneliness as a practicing musician, and how she got to where she is today as an accomplished performer. You can follow Ad...

This week Grace talked to us about dealing with perfectionism and how she strives to value herself for more than her successes and achievements. She discusses the struggles of finding a job after college and talks about what post-grad life is really like. She also shares her wide breadth of knowledge about the health at every size movement and how that fits into female empowerment. To learn more a...

Welcome to the show! I'm so glad you're here! Ignited by Inner Beauty is a podcast about body positivity, female empowerment, and self-love. Sarah kicks off the first episode with her first guest, Ali, a singer/dancer/actress who is currently playing the lead of Anne-Marie on the Disney Cruise Line.