The Body Trust® Podcast

In this rerun of episode 29 hosts Hilary, Sirius, and Dana delve into the complex emotions surrounding anger and rage in personal and political contexts. They discuss the stigmatization and manipulation of anger in marginalized communities, and the socio-economic and racial dynamics that fuel these emotions. The conversation transitions into the personal realm, exploring how anger is internalized,...

Dana, Hilary, and Sirius record the last Body Trust Podcast episode before a summer sabbatical. They discuss “hot topics,” including Sports Illustrated’s diverse swimsuit runway and the cultural fixation on “flattering” as code for making bodies look smaller, plus fashion imagery like aprons and restrictive mouth accessories. They reflect on Virgie Tovar’s point that thriving in the body positivit...

Dana, Sirius, and Hilary reunite to share updates and discuss current topics, including an upcoming June training with certified Body Trust provider Sand Chang on integrating Body Trust with Internal Family Systems. They debrief the Met Gala and discuss PCOS being renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Dana shares celiac disease awareness, its autoimmune nature, cross-contamination risk...

CW: Sexual violence and trafficking. This episode includes discussion of sexual violence, including human trafficking. Please take gentle care of yourself if you choose to listen - we care about you and how this may impact you. On this episode of The Body Trust Podcast Hilary and Sirius invite Body Trust provider and therapist Christina Burrell to discuss survivorship. Christina discusses dissocia...

On this episode of The Body Trust Podcast, Hilary, Sirius and Dana discuss the intentions behind their free ethical care guidelines for GLP-1 medications. They critique weight-centric healthcare, industry-influenced research, and an “ethics” focus limited to rationing and allocation rather than relational care, informed consent, and “do no harm.” Centering body autonomy, they stress that true cons...

On this episode Hilary, Sirius and Dana welcome Center for Body Trust program coordinator and coach Meg Bradbury to discuss orthorexia. Meg shares  their background and describes growing up with body shaming, prior eating disorder histories, and how “healthy eating” escalated into orthorexia. The hosts unpack the overlap orthorexia has with influencer culture, toxic masculinity, and white-supremac...

Hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary welcome fat activist and researcher Ragen Chastain, author of the Weight and Healthcare Substack and founder of the Dances With Fat blog onto the podcast. Ragen discusses her entry into fat civil rights and healthcare advocacy and describes focusing her work on intersections of weight science, weight stigma, and healthcare practice, arguing that the weight-loss indus...

On this episode hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss GLP-1s, and how they’re showing up in pop culture and politics. They unpack the Super Bowl ads and awkward displays of male power in the media. They critique a New York Times opinion piece about “leaving body positivity” and use it as a jumping off point to discuss the importance of using an intersectional lens to approach body trust. They dis...

In their first live episode, hosts Dana and Hilary are interviewed by Sirius as they celebrate and reflect on 20 years of Body Trust work. They discuss the evolution of their work and the ongoing refusal of healthcare and public discourse to address diet culture’s harm. They address the current cultural moment—GLP-1 advertising, the “era of emaciation,” the Super Bowl commercials, and connections...

On the Body Trust Podcast, Hillary, Dana, and Sirius interview Savala Nolan about her book Good Woman: A Reckoning. They discuss the Super Bowl’s heavy presence of GLP-1 ads, Savala’s quick Instagram response as a handhold toward concepts like Health at Every Size and weight neutrality, and the added weight of government-backed messaging (including a Mike Tyson ad sponsored by realfood.gov). They...

In this rerun of Ep19 Hilary, Dana, and Sirius discuss the nuanced world of fat fashion. From personal experiences with clothing fit and size accessibility to broader discussions on cultural and industry trends, the hosts explore the intersection of body size, fashion, and societal norms. They share stories of navigating clothing availability, the inconsistencies in sizing, and the impact of brand...

In this rerun of Episode 27, episode hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius welcome their friend and esteemed guest, Desiree Adaway, a consultant, trainer, coach, and speaker. The conversation centers around Desiree's recent experiences, including her keynote at the BIPOC Eating Disorder Conference, and her ongoing efforts to build resilient, equitable, and inclusive organizations. The episode delves...

In this episode hosts Dana, Sirius and Hilary discuss the importance of 'body stories,' defined as the narratives of living in one's own body, often shaped by cultural perceptions and lived experiences. The episode underscores the significance of these stories in body trust work, explaining how understanding them helps externalize self-blame, shame, and anger, ultimately contributin...

In this episode hosts Sirius, Hilary, and Dana delve into the landscape of diet culture in 2026, especially in the context of the Ozempic era. They discuss the pervasive nature of diet culture, the weaponization of health, and how societal norms and pressures impact perceptions of health and body image. The conversation highlights the shift toward using GLP-1 medications and CGM’s for non-diabetic...

In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss the pitfalls of focusing on weight loss as a New Year's resolution. They emphasize that the pressures from the diet, fitness, and wellness industries are particularly strong during this season. They explore multiple reasons not to pursue weight loss, including the physical and emotional toll, the perpetuation of...

In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary engage in a compelling conversation with Rachel Millner, a psychologist and body trust provider. Rachel shares her journey of body liberation and her mission to become the first Fat Peloton instructor. They discuss the barriers fat people face in fitness spaces, the importance of provider support for those struggling with ea...

In this episode hosts Sirius, Dana, and Hilary delve into the topic of beauty through the lens of body trust, following a reflection on their recent menopause summit. They discuss the profound impact of the summit, how it broadened conversations around menopause beyond medicalization to include power, bodies, and gender. Transitioning to the podcast's main topic, they critique western beauty...

In this episode hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss why weight loss is not a comprehensive solution for healing relationships with food, body image and oppression at large. They explore the relevance of body trust work amidst the rising popularity of GLP-1 medications and emphasize how societal pressures and anti-fat bias contribute to disordered eating and a never-ending cycle of self-criticis...

In this episode hosts Hilary, Sirius, and Dana welcome special guest Anna Babcock, a licensed mental health counselor and certified Body Trust provider. The discussion explores how body trust can be skillfully integrated into different therapy approaches, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The conversation delves into questions about body changes, privilege, and remaining connec...

In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Hilary, Sirius, and Dana delve into the complex emotions surrounding anger and rage in personal and political contexts. They discuss the stigmatization and manipulation of anger in marginalized communities, and the socio-economic and racial dynamics that fuel these emotions. The conversation transitions into the personal realm, exploring how anger i...

In this episode hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary celebrate the podcast's one year anniversary, reflecting on their impact with over 26,000 downloads globally. They discuss the rising issues surrounding GLP-1 medications, including the stigmatization of weight, side effects, and the alarming trend of misuse, especially concerning children and breastfeeding mothers. The hosts announce their upcom...

In this episode hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius welcome their friend and esteemed guest, Desiree Adaway, a consultant, trainer, coach, and speaker. The conversation centers around Desiree's recent experiences, including her keynote at the BIPOC Eating Disorder Conference, and her ongoing efforts to build resilient, equitable, and inclusive organizations. The episode delves into the complex conc...

In this episode hosts Dana and Hillary discuss Netflix's documentary 'Fit For TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser'. They share their initial reactions, questioning the purpose of the documentary and its possible ties to pharmaceutical promotion, particularly GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The conversation delves into various controversial aspects of 'The Biggest Loser', includi...

In this rerun of Episode 14 hosts Dana, Sirius and Hilary have a detailed conversation with their first guest, Virginia Sole-Smith. Virginia, an author and activist, is known for her work on fat liberation, size-inclusive models of care, and her noted publication 'Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture.' The discussion delves into Virginia's background as a journalist, her j...

In this rerun of Episode 2 hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss the pervasive and shape-shifting nature of diet culture. They delve into how diet culture subtly infiltrates daily life and the ways people might unknowingly adhere to it. The hosts highlight the historical and contemporary implications of diet culture, its intersection with white supremacy, racism, classism, and sexism, and how it a...