Gain a new perspective on food, diet and body image within our diverse cultures. HERstory on a Plate is a conversation about food, diet culture and how it impacts women in today’s world. Food is a unifier connecting women from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. It tells a story about who we are, where we come from and what impacts how we feel in our bodies. Join hosts Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer as they share their stories around food, culture, body image and how it has shaped their personal stories.
They are committed to ending the stigma of diet culture and instead, show how embracing food traditions can be healing. In today’s diet-obsessed world this podcast will help you see food in a whole new way.
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Camera shy? Why Women Dodge Photos EP 17
Season 1 · Episode 17
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 • Duration 26:49
Embrace Your Authentic Self: The Power of Showing Up in Photos
In a world driven by visual media, it's no surprise that many of us feel nervous or even avoid being in front of the camera. In a recent conversation between body image experts Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson, they explored this common fear and shared powerful insights on how to embrace being seen, imperfections and all.
The Pressure to Look Perfect
Jennie candidly admitted her own initial resistance to the idea of a photo shoot with Nina. "All you did was say that to me and I thought rather quietly, 'God,' I thought, 'God.' And then the next thought I had was, 'You're not allowed to think that. You do this for a living!'" This resonates with many who, despite their outward confidence, struggle with self-judgment when the camera comes out.
Nina responded by breaking down the layers of self-criticism that surface in these moments. "I'm going be visible. I'm going be seen with every part of me... every wrinkle, every little bit of me that I may not think is up to snuff." Their discussion highlights how unrealistic beauty standards, often amplified by social media, shape our self-perception.
The Shift to Compassion
Both women emphasize the importance of compassion over perfection. Nina beautifully captured this when she said, "I am taking a stand for being in the juiciness of a human body on a planet with gravity... illness, with injury, with all the things that happen to human beings, versus living in an alternate reality that looks airbrushed."
Jennie reflected on the deeper value of photos as a way to memorialize life moments, not just appearances: "They are to memorialize an experience… When people look at them in your absence... all they see is the beauty and the essence." This is a powerful reminder to cherish the stories behind the photos, rather than focusing on fleeting imperfections.
Embrace It All
Nina and Jennie offer practical advice for anyone struggling with body image. Jennie shared a simple yet transformative morning practice: "Instead of looking in the mirror and saying, 'I have a lot to fix,' say, 'Good morning. What a great day ahead. Can't wait to spend it with you.'" This small shift in mindset can foster a more compassionate relationship with ourselves, and help us see the beauty that exists in all of who we are.
Zoom out and see the big picture of life. As Nina wisely concluded, "Your world loves you exactly as you are. And if they don’t, they don’t deserve to be in your orbit.”
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The Silent Struggle: Midlife Eating Disorders with Betsy Brenner EP 16
Season 1 · Episode 16
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 • Duration 34:54
Journey of Recovery and Healing in Midlife
In this episode, hosts Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer talk with Betsy Brenner. She shares her deeply personal story of battling an eating disorder in midlife and the profound lessons she has learned through her recovery journey.
Brenner’s 2021 memoir, The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife, details her experience of emotional trauma, anxiety, and depression, culminating in a late diagnosis of anorexia. While Brenner’s story is unique, it shines a light on the often-overlooked issue of eating disorders in women beyond their youth.
It’s Never Too Late to Heal
Brenner’s message to women is powerful and clear: “It’s never too late to be a work in progress”. She emphasizes that healing is possible at any stage of life. Often, when people think of eating disorders, they imagine young women, but Brenner’s experience highlights that these struggles can affect women at any age. Her story resonates with those who have battled similar issues in silence, especially in a society where there is shame associated with vulnerability.
Her story debunks the stereotype that eating disorders are exclusive to young women and reveals the depth of emotional pain that often goes unnoticed for years.
Disordered Eating: It's Not About the Food
One of the most impactful aspects of Brenner’s story is her realization that her eating disorder wasn’t really about food at all. This insight took years to uncover as she worked with her treatment team, who helped her understand that her behavior with food were symptoms of much deeper emotional struggles.
Betsy shares that it was decades of internalizing all emotions that manifested in her unhealthy behaviors around food and exercise.
The Perfect Storm
Brenner describes a “perfect storm” of life events that triggered the escalation of her disorder, including her diagnosis with asthma and a return to tennis, which reignited fears around weight and control.
"The eating disorder really took hold. I developed this intense fear of gaining weight and I felt so out of control with this chronic physical illness. I felt like a failure as a mother because I couldn’t be the on-the-go mother I was used to being."
Her experience serves as a reminder that external stressors combined with deep-seated emotional struggles can be catalysts for disorders, particularly when left unaddressed for years.
The Role of Vulnerability
Brenner admits that she didn’t know it was okay to be vulnerable. Growing up in an environment where vulnerability was seen as a weakness, she learned to suppress her feelings, which exacerbated her struggles. It wasn’t until she embraced vulnerability that she was able to begin her healing process.
She explains that her family, who wanted to support her, was unable to understand what she was going through and didn’t know how to help at first. It led to some isolation until Betsy was able to be vulnerable. She credits writing her story as a step to freedom from the anxiety around her diagnosis.
By sharing her story and opening up about her journey, Brenner has found a renewed sense of purpose in helping others who may be on similar paths.
Betsy’s journey is an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to begin healing. Through her memoir, she offers hope to women in midlife who may be struggling with eating disorders or emotional trauma. Her story encourages women to seek the help they need and deserve, no matter their age or stage in life. It’s a powerful message of resilience, vulnerability, and the possibility of transformation.
Brenner’s words offer comfort to those struggling, providing a reminder that it’s never too late to start the journey toward healing and self-compassion.
Resources:
The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife
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: My Partner’s Weight Loss Journey: What to Expect and How to be Supportive EP7
Season 1 · Episode 7
Friday, March 8, 2024 • Duration 30:16
When one partner embarks on a weight
loss journey, it can have a significant impact on the other partner, even if
they are not actively trying to lose weight themselves. This blog post explores
the different ways this can happen, and offers tips for navigating these
challenges.
Key points:
• Partners of people who are losing weight may experience envy, insecurity, and a feeling that their own body is being judged.
• The way weight loss is achieved can also be a source of tension, especially if it involves quick fixes, surgery, or medications.
• Social situations can be difficult for partners of people who are losing weight, as they may be bombarded with comments about their partner's appearance.
• It's important to remember that body size is not the only thing that matters, and that compliments can be focused on other aspects of a person.
Resources:
Fat Talk: Parenting in
the Age of Diet Culture
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with Jennie and Nina
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The "C" word: CONTROL with Jennie Kramer & Nina Manolson EP6
Season 1 · Episode 6
Friday, February 9, 2024 • Duration 28:45
Jennie and Nina are talking about control today. We are living in a time where there’s a lot happening in the world that is out of our hands. Wars, climate disasters and political unrest are just a few things that leave us feeling out of control.
We find ourselves feeling like we don’t have agency to make decisions. There are real things we can’t control, and there are imagined things that we like to think we can control and everything in between.
What do humans want? They want to make a
difference and we want to have some agency. Jennie Kramer
For many people, it involves food. Jennie reminds us that when we do turn to comfort food, it’s okay. Use compassion and curiosity to understand why we’re looking for comfort in this way rather than blame or self-judgement.
When we go to food, we’re often looking for a familiar feeling. – Nina Manolson
Jennie shares how grounding can help interrupt that feeling of out of control. She
provides 3 ways that you can hit the pause button.
You don't have to do this on your own. There are people who can be there for you, who can provide help and support.
If you’re feeling alone, out of control, or frustrated, help is here. Reach out to Jennie or Nina. They are here to engage and support you on this journey.
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Fabulous Clothes for the Body You Have with Guest Jenny Rushmore EP5
Season 1 · Episode 5
Friday, February 9, 2024 • Duration 33:24
Jennie Kramer and Nina Manolson are talking to Jenny Rushmore, the founder of Cashmerette. She shares her inspiring journey of revolutionizing clothing patterns to fit women of all sizes and shapes.
Having struggled with finding clothes that fit her own body, especially due to her larger bust size, Jenny embarked on a mission to create patterns that accommodate various body types.
Jenny's story is one of resilience, creativity, and empowerment, showing how clothing can be a tool for self-expression and confidence-building. Through Cashmerette, she not only offers practical solutions for clothing fit but also challenges harmful societal norms, paving the way for a more inclusive and body-positive future.
Connect with Jenny Rushmore
Cashmerette
Ahead
of the Curve: Learn to Fit and Sew Amazing Clothes for Your Curves
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HERStory
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Navigating Binge Eating Disorder and Embracing Body Autonomy: A Conversation with Amy Pershing and Chevice Turner EP4
Season 1 · Episode 4
Friday, February 9, 2024 • Duration 37:43
Hosts Nina and Jennie are joined by guests Amy Pershing and Chevice Turner. Together they discuss the profound journey of recovery from Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and the importance of embracing body autonomy.
Amy, the founding director of Bodywise, and Chevice, the founder of the Binge Eating Disorder Association, shared insights from their extensive experience in the field.
Key Talking Points:
Background and Expertise
The Book: Binge Eating Disorder, The Journey to Recover and Beyond
Body Autonomy Philosophy
Influence of Trauma on Binge Eating
Internal Family systems (IFS) Approach
Shame and Grief in Recovery
Discussion on Weight Loss Drugs
Importance of Body Autonomy
This conversation sheds light on the complexities of BED
recovery, the influence of trauma, and the importance of body autonomy. Their
insights inspire hope and encourage individuals to embrace their unique
journeys toward a healthier relationship with food and body.
Resources:
Binge
Eating Disorder: The Journey to Recovery and Beyond
Bodywise
Program
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Nina and Jennie
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Celebrities and Aging Bodies with Jennie Kramer & Nina Manolson EP3
Season 1 · Episode 3
Friday, February 9, 2024 • Duration 31:01
The conversation revolves around the topic of aging and its
cultural impact, focusing on how celebrities' aging is scrutinized and its
influence on regular individuals. Hosts, Nina Manolson and Jennie Kramer,
discuss the privileges and challenges of aging, emphasizing the cultural
conversation around it.
They explore societal attitudes, the impact of media, and
the pressure to conform to youth and beauty standards. Billions of dollars are
spent every year to deny, slow, or minimize the impact of aging, nearly all related
to how we look.
Culture matters too. Some societies revere elderly members, looking
to them for wisdom and guidance. In the US, we devalue aging, often making us
feel invisible.
Next, they discuss the concept of "aging well" and
challenge conventional notions by highlighting the importance of confidence,
vitality, and embracing individuality. They touch upon the influence of media
figures like Jane Fonda, Martha Stewart, and Maggie Smith in challenging
stereotypes related to aging.
The hosts also discuss the role of plastic surgery, body
autonomy, and the importance of understanding one's choices without judgment.
Grief and acceptance of physical changes are explored, with an emphasis on
cherishing memories and the wisdom gained through experiences.
What is it to be “body current”? Nina breaks down how this
impacts us now more than ever. As we all spend some part of our days looking at
ourselves on a Zoom call or a FaceTime chat, we are literally faced with
accepting how we are today, in this moment.
The conversation concludes by highlighting the significance
of learning and evolving throughout life, with a focus on building wisdom and
embracing one's authentic self amid societal expectations and changing
perceptions of beauty and aging.
As always, be kind to yourself because you are enough.
Resources:
The Miracle Club
Wiser Than Me podcast
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Grief, Love & Food: with Rachel Zimmerman EP2
Season 1 · Episode 2
Friday, February 9, 2024 • Duration 33:55
Hosts Jennie and Nina are talking with Rachel Zimmerman, an award-winning journalist covering health and medicine for over two decades.
Rachel is talking about her unique and up close perspective on loss and grief and trauma.
She breaks down what current research is doing to understand how collective trauma as well as intergenerational trauma impact us today, as a society and as individuals.
She also shares her very personal story of trauma around loss and grief. Her daughter’s father and her former husband committed suicide.
At the time, Zimmerman explains she wasn’t sure how her life could go on. She couldn’t see a future where any of them would ever be happy again.
Hers is a story of resilience.
What is food trauma?
Food and culture and trauma.
It’s part of life that touches us all.
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Connect with Rachel
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Fresh Starts or Desperate Measures EP1
Season 1 · Episode 1
Friday, February 9, 2024 • Duration 27:18
This time
will be different.
Have you’ve said that to yourself? The new year brings pressure about all the things we need to change. The pressure of fixing things, especially changes in our
bodies, can be overwhelming leading to desperate measures because this time is
has to work.
Hosts Jennie and Nina are talking about this timely topic on this inaugural episode of Herstory On a Plate. Making changes, wanting to evolve and grow is part of the
human journey. Jennie points out that change doesn’t mean becoming a different
person, and it surely doesn’t mean becoming a different size.
What are
desperate measures?
How to feel
in charge without restrictions.
What to do
instead of taking desperate measures.
What is
embodiment? What is attunement?
Nina and Jennie
explain that the relationship we have with our bodies helps us understand how
to be kind to ourselves. We’re often so hard on ourselves and say things about
our bodies (internally) that we’d never say to someone else.
How do we
shift the conversation?
Step into this place of kindness and compassion and deep caring
and respect for your body and join us on the journey.
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The Body Keeps the Score (book referenced)
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HERStory On a Plate
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 • Duration 01:47
Gain a new perspective on food, diet and body image within our diverse cultures. HERstory on a Plate is a conversation about food, diet culture and how it impacts women in today’s world
HERStory On a Plate
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