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Plus Mommy explores plus size pregnancy, motherhood and body love. From bumps to bellies, we talk about it all!
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How A Plus Size Pregnancy Blog Changed My Life | 143
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On April 6, 2011, following a healthy plus size pregnancy and positive birth experience, I launched my first blog post. I desperately wanted to change the narrative around plus size pregnancy and thought telling my story could make a difference. Ten years and nearly 6.5 million pageviews later, I'm forever thankful I decided to share my story! Hear…
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Considering Home Birth When You Are Plus Size? What You Should Know | 142
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HAES And LGBTQ inclusive midwife Ray Rachlin joins the podcast to talk about home birth when you are plus size. She covers what qualifies someone for home birth and how pregnancy and childbirth can look slightly different. Ray also discusses providing fertility support for people in the LGBTQ community and those with polycystic ovary syndrome. We a…
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Supporting Plus Size Labor And Delivery With Mommy Labor Nurse | 141
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Liesel Teen, well-known as Mommy Labor Nurse on Instagram, shares her journey to starting Mommy Labor Nurse and helpful insights on supporting plus size labor and delivery. She goes in-depth with options around fetal monitoring and how to advocate for yourself. Liesel also talks about cesarean birth for plus size moms.…
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Plus Size Model Loralyee Shares Her Birth Story For The First Time | 140
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Lori, well known as plus size model Loralyee on Instagram, tells her birth story. She shares the role her doula, Denise Bolds, played in helping her feel supported and empowered!By Jen McLellan
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Meg Boggs Shares Her Journey To Becoming An Athlete And Author | 139
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Meg Boggs went from creating content exploring motherhood and self-love to stepping into her authentic self as an athlete. With the highly-anticipated launch of her first book, Fitness for Every Body: Strong, Confident, and Empowered at Any Size, Meg helps people worldwide to find their inner athlete. This is her story!…
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Making Lola – A Short Film That Speaks To Every Plus Size Woman | 138
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Lola, a short film by Ana Lydia Monaco, tells a story that’s all too familiar for many. Lola is a plus size woman of color who is not believed by her close friend, boyfriend, and care provider when having a medical crisis. Everyone only focuses on her weight. Listen as writer and director Ana Lydia Monaco and lead actor Marlene Luna share the behin…
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Two Mom Comedians Lost It All Overnight And Found Themselves | 137
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What happens when all of your dreams are about to come true and overnight the world shuts down? Listen as two mom comedians, Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee of Band of Mothers, share their stories. We talk about the toll 2020 took on so many and the vulnerability it takes to face an unknown future as entrepreneurs. We go deep, get a little woo, and refl…
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Nurse Chooses Home Birth And Her Life Transforms - Courtney's Story | 136
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Courtney Stallworth is a plus sized Black American maternal-newborn nurse whose pregnancy and birth experiences forever changed her life. Courtney joins the show to share her first empowering home birth story and passion for birth work. Her mission is to decrease the growing maternal-newborn mortality rate for all, emphasizing on the BIPOC communit…
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What You Need To Know About Disordered Eating When You Are Plus Size | 135
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Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani is a Health At Every Size inclusive doctor specializing in caring for people with eating disorders. She joins the show for a compelling conversation about disordered eating when you are plus size. We address why dieting is harmful and what approach can help people of all sizes to thrive.…
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The Difference Supportive Care Makes - Whitney's Birth Story | 134
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Feeling supported by your care provider impacts how you look back on your pregnancy and birth experience. Whitney's story perfectly demonstrates that so listen-in as she shares her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum story.By Jen McLellan
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Why We Need To Be Talking About Weight Stigma In Maternity Care | 133
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Dr. Neel Shah, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School is committed to improving maternity care. This is a needed conversation about weight stigma in maternity care! Listen as we address weight bias and racial disparities in maternity care. Dr. Shah shares the biggest risk factor for having …
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Adrianna From TLC's Hot & Heavy Shares Her Story | 132
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The TLC reality series Hot & Heavy has faced a lot of criticism, but for Adrianna Harris, being featured on the show was a positive experience. Listen in as she talks about her participation on the show and her journey to motherhood.By Jen McLellan
Farewell, 2020! As embarrassing as it is to admit, I spent most of 2020 sitting on my couch drinking wine. During this episode, I share when I hit my bottom and how I found my strength. By sharing my truth, I hope it helps others feel less alone and possibly even inspired as we head into the new year. I've got some big goals that I can't wait to sh…
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Becoming A Fierce Fatty With Victoria Welsby | 130
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Victoria Welsby, the founder of Fierce Fatty, shares her story of going from hating her body to standing proud on the TEDx stage dancing in a bikini!By Jen McLellan
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Don’t Be Afraid To Switch Care Providers – Veronica’s Story | 129
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Veronica chose to switch care providers at 26 weeks pregnant after her OB-GYN made assumptions about her body's ability to have a healthy outcome. With her wife's support, Veronica advocated for herself and found an outstanding care provider. You deserve to connect with a care provider who makes you feel heard and respected!…
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What It’s Like To Take Boudoir Photos When You Are Plus Size | 128
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Have you ever thought about taking boudoir photos when you are plus size? During this episode, Jen shares her invigorating experiences and interviews photographer Melisa Mullins. Melissa's specialty is milk bath photography!By Jen McLellan
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9 Things I Want You To Know Before You Turn 40 | 127
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Now that I’m in my 40s, I thought I’d drop some middle-aged wisdom by sharing nine things I want you to know before you turn 40. If you’re a fellow member of Club 40, I hope you’ll glean some familiar insights. If you’re in your 20s or 30s, buckle up, buttercup! (This episode includes strong language and a frank conversation about sex - not for the…
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Morgan's Three Unique Plus Size Cesarean Birth Stories | 126
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Morgan shares her three plus size cesarean birth stories. Her unique stories show how connecting with a size-friendly care provider can positively impact how people feel about their birth experiences.By Jen McLellan
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Talking About How Social Justice And Birth Intersect | 125
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Writer and full-spectrum doula Carrie Murphy joins the show for a thought-provoking conversation about how social justice and birth intersect. Listen in as we also tackle the pitfalls of pregnancy online support groups and examine the language we use when we talk about birth.By Jen McLellan
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Salena Shares Her Healing Home Birth Story | 124
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Twelve years following a traumatic birth, Salena knew next time would be different. She shares her and her wife’s journey to getting pregnant with their son and her healing home birth story as a plus size woman.By Jen McLellan
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Dieting Does Not Work – Talking To A Dietitian About Food | 123
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It’s common knowledge these days that dieting does not work. Yet, if you’re someone who has dieted their entire life, it can feel unclear how to approach nutrition. Registered Dietician Jenn Bryant joins the show to discuss why dieting does not work, how to practice mindful eating, setting up healthy habits, and fun tips for feeding our kids.…
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Champion Powerlifter Becci Holcomb Shares Her Pregnancy & Birth Story | 122
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Champion powerlifter Becci Holcomb deadlifted almost 600 lb when she was pregnant during a competition in Dubai. This unstoppable woman joins the Plus Mommy Podcast to share her pregnancy and birth story. Becci wants everyone to know that you can do awesome things when you are pregnant!By Jen McLellan
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Powerful Conversation About Plus Size Pregnancy With An OB-GYN | 121
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Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins joins the show for an insightful conversation about plus size pregnancy with an OB-GYN. We dive deep into some tough topics surrounding the mistreatment of people of size during pregnancy. As well as answer questions, like should plus size people be automatically classified as high risk during pregnancy? It was a real ho…
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Ask Me Anything About Pregnancy When You Are Plus Size | 120
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Host Jen McLellan answers questions submitted by the Plus Mommy Instagram community about pregnancy when you are plus size. During this episode, we’re also joined by family nurse practitioner Flynn O'Neill to discuss the Myriad Prequel Prenatal Screen. This noninvasive prenatal screen produces highly accurate results for all patient types, regardle…
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Going To The Doctor When You Are Plus Size | 119
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Going to the doctor when you are plus size can be a stressful experience. Physician Assistant Stacy Landers joins the show to have a heartfelt conversation about patient advocacy. We share tips and tricks to help plus size people navigate the healthcare system and feel empowered!By Jen McLellan
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How Nia's Plus Size Pregnancies Changed Her Life's Path | 118
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As a medical assistant, Nia's plus size pregnancies challenged her view of the maternity care system. Listen as Nia shares her pregnancy and birth stories, along with changing her career path to becoming a doula!By Jen McLellan
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What Parents Need To Know About Booster Safety | 117
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Dr. Alisa Baer is a pediatrician, co-founder of The Car Seat Lady, and a National Certified Child Passenger Safety Instructor. She joins the show to share what parents need to know about booster safety. We go well beyond the basics - even addressing how a child and parent's weight can impact the passenger safety choices families need to make. This …
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From PCOS to IVF – Corryn’s Birth Story | 116
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At the age of 35, Corryn had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and a blocked fallopian tube. She knew her journey to becoming a mother was going to look different. Listen as she shares how she advocated for herself as a plus size woman in need of fertility support. You'll not only hear her experience with IVF but her full birth story!…
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Q&A With A Size-Friendly Doula | 115
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Jill Dillner, a size-friendly doula with over 15 years of experience, joins the podcast to talk about how plus size parents can benefit from working with a doula.By Jen McLellan
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Project Runway Winner Ashley Nell Tipton Tells Her Story | 114
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Plus size fashion designer Ashley Nell Tipton tells the story behind becoming the winner of Project Runway Season 14. She digs in deep and shares what happened on and off-screen. As well as how her life has changed since winning the show!By Jen McLellan
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Emily McAllister Shares Her Journey To Sobriety | 113
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Recovery advocate, Emily McAllister, opens up about her journey to sobriety. She shares how her addiction intertwined with an eating disorder that nearly broke her. This is a courageous story of what it takes to change the trajectory of your life.By Jen McLellan
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Pregnancy After Ectopic Pregnancy - Kasey's Story Of Hope | 112
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At the age of 17, Kasey experienced an ectopic pregnancy that ruptured. She lost one fallopian tube and an ovary. She was a high school student at the time and decided to keep her loss a secret. Listen, as Kasey shares her story of pregnancy after an ectopic pregnancy and the pain of holding onto secrets, we shouldn't have to keep.…
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What It's Like To Be Pregnant When You Are Black And Plus Size | 111
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Tennielle shares her experience of what it’s like to be pregnant when you are Black and plus size, along with her compelling birth story. “Nearing the end of my pregnancy, I had a very intimate and pointed conversation with my OB; I told her to fight for me. I read too many articles for my own good about the maternal death rate for Black women. Not…
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7 Things You Need To Know About Breastfeeding When You Are Plus Size | 110
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In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Jen McLellan shares the detours she experienced along her breastfeeding journey, and what she wishes she would’ve done differently. The reality is breastfeeding when you are plus size looks different! There are unique obstacles plus size people face while breastfeeding. From the lack of plus size nursing appare…
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Plus Size Mom Shares Her Unforgettable VBAC Story | 109
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Beloved blogger, Tori Block, shares her VBAC story to encourage plus size women to know that having a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) is absolutely possible!By Jen McLellan
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Beyond Before And After With Sarah Nicole Landry Of The Birds Papaya | 108
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With over 1.4 million followers, Sarah Nicole Landry of The Birds Papaya takes storytelling and vulnerability to a whole new level. Sarah openly shares what drove her to lose a significant amount of weight, the realization she had an eating disorder, and the path she walks daily to self-love and acceptance. Sarah tells the story of her body – a bod…
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What Happens When Two Moms Talk About Mental Health And Inclusion | 107
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Have you ever wanted to eavesdrop on two moms having a passionate conversation? That’s precisely what you’ll experience during this episode of the Plus Mommy Podcast with special guest Sara Ahmed of Sugar Land Sara. We have an open and honest discussion about our bodies, mental health, and inclusion.…
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Yelp For Fat People? It’s About Time! | 106
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Why isn’t there a Yelp for fat people? That’s the question Rebecca Alexander, the founder of the AllGo app, asked herself for many years. During episode 106 of the Plus Mommy Podcast, Rebecca shares her journey to self-acceptance, turning an idea into a business, and her new book, A Kid’s Book About Body Image.…
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Considering Working With A Midwife? Here's What You Need To Know | 105
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Do midwives have BMI restrictions? Can I work with a midwife if I decide I want an epidural? Certified Nurse Midwife and author Aubre Tompkins joins the podcast to answer these questions and so much more about the midwifery model of care.By Jen McLellan
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Race, Adoption, & Body Love With Pia Schiavo-Campo - Update & Replay | 104
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Pia Schiavo-Campo is the thought-provoking voice behind the blog Chronicles of a Mixed Fat Chick. Pia writes about how topics like fat acceptance and body image intersect with race. Pia was my guest for episode 13. We had such a meaningful conversation that I wanted to replay it now for episode 104 with a special message from Pia.…
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Christina Wells America’s Got Talent Semifinalist - Update & Replay | 103
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Christina Wells America’s Got Talent semifinalist believed for many years that she was too big to become a professional singer. That same woman received a standing ovation seconds into her America’s Got Talent audition in 2018! Christina joined the podcast to tell her story during episode 36. She comes on today for a brief but important message, an…
With all that's currently happening, I didn't feel comfortable launching a regular podcast episode today. I also didn't want to remain silent. I'm sharing my story of recognizing my white privilege. I hope it helps others to understand their privilege, so we can all come together to create change.By Jen McLellan
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What It Is Like To Be Fat-Shamed By Your OBGYN With Kat Stroud | 101
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Plus size model Kat Stroud shares what it is like to be fat-shamed by your OBGYN, and how the mistreatment she experienced impacted the rest of her pregnancy.By Jen McLellan
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Plus Size Relationship Q & A - The McLellan's Tell-All | 100
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There are unique challenges when you're in a plus size relationship (especially in the bedroom). Let's talk about it! My husband, Chris, and I don't hold anything back during this episode of the podcast. We hope by being so open, we help others to feel less alone. We're also celebrating the second anniversary and 100th episode of the Plus Mommy Pod…
Do I Have Vaginismus? Tara knew from a very young age that there was something different about her body. She didn’t dare try a tampon, and she told her partner she was saving herself for marriage. It wasn’t until after getting married that Tara would finally understand her condition. This is Tara's story!…
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Fertility Treatments In A Larger Body – What You Need To Know | 98
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What is it like to seek out fertility treatments in a larger body? How hard is it to connect with a fertility specialist who is size-friendly? And is there anything you should know in advance? Annie, a woman who has undergone IUI and IVF fertility treatments in a larger body, talks about all the things she wishes she would’ve known. She shares insi…
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Write Your Birth Story - With Bryn Of The Birth Hour Podcast | 97
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Bryn Huntpalmer, the host of The Birth Hour podcast, knows the power of telling your birth story. With birth stories ranging from unmedicated to scheduled cesarean, her popular pregnancy podcast has over ten million downloads. If you're considering writing your birth story, this episode will provide you with helpful tips and beautiful insights. Eve…
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From Stretch Marks To Glitter Stripes – Self-Love For Moms | 96
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Allison Kimmey is on a mission to help moms change the way they view their bodies and talk to their kids about body image. Her messages have gone viral, including a conversation with her daughter about how her stretch marks are actually “glitter stripes!” Listen in as she shares her journey and inspirational messages.…
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Emily Shares What To Expect When You Give Birth With Preeclampsia | 95
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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to give birth with preeclampsia? From planning an unmedicated childbirth at a birth center to an unexpected diagnosis of preeclampsia, Emily shares her full story! As a plus size woman with preeclampsia, Emily went on an emotional and physical rollercoaster that you won't soon forget.…
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9 Special Messages To The Plus Size Mom Feeling All Alone | 94
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Let’s chat about the unique challenges we’re facing during this unprecedented time with a little help from my friends. Yes, I’ve brought on some friends to make this a fun and supportive conversation that will leave you feeling less alone. We’re sharing our tips for mental wellness, addressing concerns about binge eating, a response to the fat-sham…
