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Love Your Bodd

New Episodes every other Thursday! Love Your Bodd, hosted by Heather Boddy, is a podcast focused on creating a dialogue around body image. The podcast was on hiatus from mid 2019 - mid 2022. Heather's philosophies and priorities shifted while doing Love Your Bodd so if you're new here, please start with the 2022 "Start Here" Episode! We all have insecurities. You are not alone in your struggles. In Love Your Bodd, Heather Boddy sits down with artists, activists, health & fitness professionals and more, to discuss body image and how our insecurities make us who we are. The lack of representation in the arts and media is overwhelming. It's time to hold up a mirror to society and talk about how it can affect us. It's also time to hold a mirror up to ourselves and truly love that person we see staring back at us. Do you love your bodd?
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Feb 14, 2018

 Want to listen to more empowering/uplifting Pop music? Is there a such thing as Body Positive music? Heather is here to share her favorites as well as discuss why some favorites are potentially problematic. Please join the discussion and add to the playlist!

 

Here is Heather's Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/user/126858380/playlist/1phbcOXh0wOsFECNjCxtE8

 

Here is Lila's Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/user/1290478548/playlist/0HEgaKBQ3qArxhlXD8QfQV?si=ZTaqfyUuSUSkgkDj4D00ow

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Get Resources: Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation - check out their resources page to get help for whatever issue you might be facing - 

https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

 

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Feb 14, 2018

 Welcome to THE SLIMDOWN where Host Heather and her special Slimdown Co-Host Adare discuss body positivity and diversity in the media. Positives and Negatives. 

Join our discussion or add to it for future episode topics!! Use social media links below to connect. 

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

REFERENCED - RESEARCH ARTICLES AND LINKS:

Ready Player One Cast: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1677720/?ref_=nv_sr_1

 

The Runaways Cast: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1236246/

 

This Is Us:http://www.refinery29.com/2017/11/179973/fat-suit-movies-tv-characters-overweight

 

The Heathers Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Tva5JJOAo

 

Barbie's New Bodies: http://time.com/barbie-new-body-cover-story/

 

Lindy West: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/589/tell-me-im-fat

Midwester Writer's Conference: https://www.hercampus.com/news/sarah-hollowell-navigating-fatphobia-midwest-writers-workshop-all-ways-you-got

 

Normalize Fat On Stage (Maggie Rogers): http://www.americantheatre.org/2018/01/16/all-sizes-fit-all-the-case-for-normalizing-fatness-onstage/

 

Bustle/Fat in the Media: https://www.bustle.com/p/its-cool-you-feature-fat-characters-on-your-show-now-do-more-43463

 

 

Fat Stereotypes in the Media: https://www.npr.org/2011/08/08/138958386/big-fat-stereotypes-play-out-on-the-small-screen

 
  

Get Resources: Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation - check out their resources page to get help for whatever issue you might be facing - 

https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

 

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

 
Feb 13, 2018

In this episode of Love Your Bodd, Heather caught up with some activists who participated in the Women's March NYC! Why was it so important for them to march? What were some memorable experiences they had while marching? If you'd like to hear about what the Women's March was like here in NYC, take a listen. These guests have some pretty incredible things to say!

 

One guest, Crystal, mentions her photography project RISE UP IN LOVE. Love Your Bodd has collaborated with Rise Up in Love in the past so make sure to check out those previous episodes. Find out more info on the photo project here - 

Rise Up In Love

Facebook: facebook.com/riseupinlovenyc

Instagram: @riseupinlovenyc
or by using the hashtag #riseupinlove or #riseupinlovenyc

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Get Resources: Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation - check out their resources page to get help for whatever issue you might be facing - 

https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

 

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Feb 13, 2018

Yay Lovers!!! Welcome back to Love Your Bodd! I hope you will take some time to LOVE YOURSELF this Valentine's Day! 

Here are 14 ways to take care of yourself - according to Host, Heather Boddy: 

 

1. Listen to a podcast! Hey! Good job you’re doing that! 
 
 
2. Sit still and take 3 deep breaths, totally filling up the lungs, in thru the nose out through the mouth. Add a layer and try practicing meditation. There are apps and audios for guided meditation if you feel like you need clarity on something specific and don’t know where to begin. (Try Headspace) 
 
 
3. Get Fresh AIR! Outside. Walk, run, open the window. 
 
 
4. Take a a hot bath - and salts, scents, candles and music to set the mood. 
 
 
5. Read a good book, either something you’ve been meaning to pick up or go back to a favorite that will bring you some comfort. (You can also do this with a movie or TV show but there’s just something about snuggling up with a good book ya know?) 
 
 
6. Listen to your favorite song. Or a pump you up Playlist. Really JAM to it!!!! 
 
 
7.  Brain dump journal entry.
 
 
8. Call someone you care about, catch up, tell them how much they mean to you. 
 
 
9. Meet one on one with a friend. Grab coffee, food, or hang at home. People who keep close relationships live longer! 
 
 
10.  Look in the mirror and give yourself a genuine compliment (or three)
 
 
11.  Do something difficult that you’ve been putting off.
 
 
12. Date/Treat Yo Self!
 
 
13. Get creative! Expressing yourself creatively is very therapeutic. 
 
 
14. Write out what self care looks like for you specifically. 
 
 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Get Resources: Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation - check out their resources page to get help for whatever issue you might be facing - 

https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

 

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Feb 6, 2018

Dearest Lovers, Love Your Bodd relaunches on Tuesday, February 13 with several new episodes! Catch up on previous episodes now and LOVE YOURSELF this Valentine's Day with the grand re-launch on Feb. 13th <3

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

  

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Jan 15, 2018

"If you quantify your wellness, it's probably not wellness." - James Rose

 

James is a young fitness professional finishing up their Musical Theater Degree at NYU. In this episode, we talk about a myriad of things including: how they have NEVER taken a bite of meat (nor tasted alcohol for that matter), getting asked about having an eating disorder, body comparing as an actor, getting naked and posting it on social media (and why), and how they have shaped a "feel good" wellness routine for themself. 

It's an incredible, energetic, tangent filled episode that you'll be sure to enjoy. 

 

James mentions "Corinne Wainer" as a mentor in the interview, showing up for your class. Here is her studio info:

SHAKTIBARRE INFO - https://www.shaktibarre.com/

 

James's Photographer mentioned in the interview - 

Craig McCloud : https://www.craigmacleod.com/

 

 

JAMES ROSE ON INSTAGRAM:

James: @jamesissmiling

 

FIND F.I.T4ALL : 

fit4all.org

Instagram: @f.i.t.4all

FB: FIT 4 ALL 

 

THE REST OF THE F4A TEAM ON INSTAGRAM:

Kayden Rose: @rootedintenderness

 

Erin: @eristafit

Caitie: @caitie.did

 

F.I.T.SPODCAST - Find Heather's FITSPO episode here - 

https://m.soundcloud.com/info-267334292/the-intersection-of-weight-loss-narratives-and-body-positivity-heather-boddy

 

F.I.T. FEST LINK for tickets & info: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fit-fest-take-your-resolutions-to-the-next-level-tickets-41698091113?aff=es2

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

  

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Jan 2, 2018

*NOTE* Kayden (they/them/theirs) formerly went by Katie-Rose when this episode was recorded. I have edited the show notes of this episode to reflect their present identity. 

Kayden Rose, former Community Events Coordinator of Fit4All, is a dancer & dance fitness instructor who has recovered from eating disorders and is a supporter/advocate for the body positivity movement. 

What is Thin Privilege? Fat Phobia? What is the weight that comes with the word "weight?" Kayden Rose can explain it. They are very well-versed in these technical terms that are important to understand. One fascinating quality of Kayden is that they are constantly learning and growing and adapting their ideas. They are not set on one way of thinking, they keep a fluid and open mind the more they learn - whether in fitness, the body positivity movement, or the way they view their own body, etc. They share all of this and so much more in this episode. 

**Trigger Warning for this episode** 

Around the 41 min mark of the episode we start talking in detail about her experience with eating disorders. It can be triggering for some listeners. 

Thank you for listening!! 

 

KAYDEN ON INSTAGRAM:

Kayden Rose: @rootedintenderness

 

FIND F.I.T4ALL : 

fit4all.org

Instagram: @f.i.t.4all

FB: FIT 4 ALL 

 

THE REST OF THE F4A TEAM ON INSTAGRAM:

Caitie: @caitie.did

Erin: @eristafit

James: @jamesissmiling

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

  

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Dec 26, 2017

Don't be so hard on yourself. Easier said than done, huh? Especially this time of year when we are expected to behave a certain way: cheerful, successful, all put together. There is so much pressure to be "perfect." It's an internal struggle that we face every day. Well... Erin Simon is here to tell you it's okay to let go of that pressure.

Her way of letting go came from a diagnosis of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). From this diagnosis she learned how to take care of her body by using health as an internal "preventative measure" rather than as something aesthetic or external. 

"I stopped thinking of fitness and how I was eating in terms of like, 'oh, because I want to look a certain way or stay on top of my appearance or whatever.' It changed from that to being, 'well, I need to manage what's going on in my body.'" 

We talk about this and SO MUCH MORE! Thanks for listening!! 

 

ERIN ON INSTAGRAM:

Erin Simon: @eristafit

 

FIND F.I.T4ALL : 

fit4all.org

Instagram: @f.i.t.4all

FB: FIT 4 ALL 

 

THE REST OF THE F4A TEAM ON INSTAGRAM:

Caitie: @caitie.did

James: @jamesissmiling

Katie: @katierose_nunziato

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

  

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

Dec 18, 2017

The Holidays can be a trying time for many people. Time with family can be daunting. Being surrounded by food can be overwhelming. Getting out of whack with travel can be unsettling. There are many ways our mental and physical health can waiver during the Holidays and I'm here to talk to you about the ways you can get through it. 

In this episode we talk about:

  • emotional eating and mentality around food during this time of year - "temptation" & "deprivation"
  • trusting yourself and listening to your body about what you need
  • family pressure to eat as well as family judgement on what you eat and how to handle the comments they may make
  • standing up for yourself and for others
  • mental health and sticking to your routine/what makes you feel good
  • separating food from "good"/"bad" and "reward"/"punishment"
  • wearing clothes that make you feel confident and badass
  • how to handle the possible "guilt" you may feel from indulging

Get Help for Eating Disorders:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
Call: (800) 931-2237


Additional Eating Disorder resources: bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now

 

Travel With Curves Blog: http://travelwithcurves.com/blog/2016/12/16/staying-body-positive-through-the-holidays?rq=holidays

 

THANKFUL 30 CHALLENGE

Use #Thankful30 or #LYBThankful30 for 30 days of gratitude. Post something EVERY DAY that you are thankful/grateful for through the Holiday Season!

Tag @love_your_bodd on instagram! 

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

 

Don't forget to rate & review LYB on whichever podcast platform you use to listen! Thanks for listening!! 

 

** Music in the Episode is Royalty Free/PodSafe - Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix**

Dec 11, 2017

"My brain and my voice and my ability to communicate as a human being, to me, will always be more important than what I look like," - James Rose - CAO of F4A

 

"I've gone through very horrible body image issues and I've been through the ringer with eating disorders and so many things... so I know that I need to constantly check back in with myself and see if I'm okay, if I'm relapsing or anything like that. So, I need to allow myself to have whatever thoughts are coming naturally, but, once I do I need to choose to replace those accusations or those negative thoughts with affirmations. That's how I am able to think positive things about myself." - Caitie C - CEO of F4A 

 

"In order to have a positive body image, we need to start unpacking the societal messages of why looking a certain way is considered to be 'bad,' or 'not healthful,' or just 'ugly' even." - Kaite-Rose - CPO of F4A

 

"I'm doing this because I want to feel my best, what can my body do instead of what can my body look like?" - Erin S.

 

The F.I.T. 4 All Team is back for PART II! This time around we talk about how a F4A event works and how they have evolved over time. Then we get personal with the guests about how THEY define "Body Image" and how they are able to speak to themselves positively. Lastly, they give advice to anyone who feels like they struggle with fitness. This episode is full of wonderful words of encouragement,  wisdom, and tools on how to be more kind to your mind, body, and soul. 

 

FIND F.I.T4ALL : 

fit4all.org

Instagram: @f.i.t.4all

FB: FIT 4 ALL 

 

THE PANEL ON INSTAGRAM:

Caitie: @caitie.did

James: @jamesissmiling

Erin: @eristafit

Katie: @katierose_nunziato

 

ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOR KIDS:

stmaryskids.org 

Donate here: stmaryskids.org/giving

 

THANKFUL 30 CHALLENGE

Use #Thankful30 or #LYBThankful30 for 30 days of gratitude. Post something EVERY DAY that you are thankful/grateful for through the Holiday Season!

Tag @love_your_bodd on instagram! 

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

  

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Dec 5, 2017

The next couple of episodes are incredibly special! I have Caitie, James, Erin, & Katie of the inclusive fitness non-profit F.I.T.4All. I had to break this interview into TWO PARTS because that's how much AWESOME-NESS these four incredible individuals brought to the table!

IN F.I.T.4All PART I you will learn all about the F.I.T.4All mission and how it has evolved. This non-profit organization is dedicated to making fitness more inclusive, sustainable, and FUN for everyone! The goal is to give you the tools you need to live your "fit-est" life by your own definition. They focus on a holistic wellness approach with a 3 step process - Fuel, Integrate, & Thrive! That's what the F.I.T. in F.I.T.4All stands for!

Tune in next week for Part 2 where we dive a little deeper into everything discussed in Part 1 plus some deep discussion on the term "body image."

 

FIND F.I.T4ALL : 

fit4all.org

Instagram: @f.i.t.4all

FB: FIT 4 ALL 

 

THE PANEL ON INSTAGRAM:

Caitie: @caitie.did

James: @jamesissmiling

Erin: @eristafit

Katie: @katierose_nunziato

 

 

THANKFUL 30 CHALLENGE

Use #Thankful30 or #LYBThankful30 for 30 days of gratitude. Post something EVERY DAY that you are thankful/grateful for through the Holiday Season!

Tag @love_your_bodd on instagram! 

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

  

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

 

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Nov 26, 2017

"I've gotta get old, I don't have to get old AND fat!"

 

"It's okay if your body image isn't what the world thinks it should look like." 

- Nana 

God, I love my Nana. She's sharp, beautiful, and has such a quick tongue you won't BELIEVE some of the things she has to say in this interview. There's a point where I have to pause because I am laughing so hard. Actually, that happens a few times. 

I went into this interview with the goal on gaining the perspective on how things have changed in the last 80 years. My Nana's truth is that they really haven't - especially when it comes to body image. She recalls being younger and feeling short and fat. She recalls feeling neglected by her mother. She recalls not fully feeling beautiful until she met my grandfather, getting her self-worth from a man who didn't exactly give her what she was looking for. But she got through it all. The trials, the tribulations, and she came out the other side feeling blessed and grateful for the life she has today. 

It ended up being a much more personal interview than I expected ... but I am so glad my Nana was willing to open up and share all of this with you. "Have Faith," she says, over and over. You will get through this little thing called life. 

 

THANKFUL 30 CHALLENGE

Use #Thankful30 or #LYBThankful30 for 30 days of gratitude. Post something EVERY DAY that you are thankful/grateful for through the Holiday Season!

Tag @love_your_bodd on instagram! 

 

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Nov 21, 2017

Do you struggle with finding things to be thankful for? This time of year can be hard for many and with the pressure of Thanksgiving and announcing things you are "thankful for" in front of friends and family can be overwhelming. 

It is so important to practice gratitude more than once a year. Why do we save all of our "thanks" for a Holiday that - if we are going to get political - probably shouldn't even exist? It's nice that it brings family together. It's nice that it forces us to think of the things we are thankful for. But in all seriousness, we should be doing this every single day. 

In this episode, Heather guides you through how to find gratitude in every day of your life. You'll hear from previous Love Your Bodd guests on: 1) how they practice gratitude daily 2) how practicing gratitude has changed their life 3) experiences they've had that seemed negative at first but that they are now thankful for and 4) ways they are grateful for their bodies and what they are capable of! 

Guided Meditation Apps:

 

Calm

Simple Habit

Meditation

Headspace

 

Guided Gratitude Journals/books:

 

5 min Journal

Fitspiration Journal

Miracle Morning

 

THANKFUL 30 CHALLENGE

Use #Thankful30 or #LYBThankful30 for 30 days of gratitude. Post something EVERY DAY that you are thankful/grateful for through the Holiday Season!

Tag @love_your_bodd on instagram! 

 

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Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

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Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

  

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

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Use code POPARMY100 for $100 off your training ONLY UNTIL Nov 27

 

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Nov 13, 2017

Cosplay shouldn't have to be about your gender, your race, or your size. It's important to be respectful when it comes to the culture of the characters you are cosplaying. In this interview, Cosplayer Patrick Diamond speaks on how he chooses his cosplays, and how his physicality (race, size, ability) either does or does not play a role in those decisions. 

 

"I haven't done Daredevil yet. I haven't done anything related to Spider Man ... It's just the characters themselves. They are so acrabatic in their poses and whatnot, I wanna be able to do that while I'm [cosplaying them]. When I pose, I like to evoke the character for a picture." 

As a writer, he talks bridging the gap between "representation" of underrepresented characters while also maintaining a sense of realism. Not making characters a certain ethnicity, gender, or size for the sake of it but having a character-driven-rooted reason as to WHY. Which is so important. 

It's lighthearted and profound and you'll enjoy it! Listen today!! 

 

FIND PATRICK DIAMOND

Instagram: @DiamondQCosplay

FB: Diamond Quality Cosplay 

 

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Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

 

Nov 7, 2017

IT'S THE SPECIAL NEW YORK COMIC CON EPISODE OF LOVE YOUR BODD! 

 

Heather walked around Comic Con and found people of all sizes, genders, sexualities, and walks of life to interview for this episode. She also recorded some questions at NYCC Panels that she thought listeners may enjoy or need to hear. 

You'll hear from people about their comfort in cosplay, what it means to them, and how it shapes them as a person. Check out Love Your Bodd's Instagram account (@love_your_bodd) to put faces with some of the interviews. 

Sexy Cosplay Panel. 30 min mark. Answers to Heather’s question: “I was wondering if you have any comment on putting the costume on and how that makes you feel but also, specifically, about body positivity - is there more room for body positivity in this realm than anywhere else right now?”

 

“I don’t mean to say that I hate myself but when I look at myself in the mirror when I’m not in costume, I don’t want to look at myself. But when I’m in a costume I’m like DAMN GIRL YOU FINE!” - Microkitty

 

“I feel super empowered in it [cosplay] but I do think the cosplay community has room to grow in certain areas. I think that we need to work on being more accepting of cosplayers of different sizes of different races … being more aware of different gender identities in general when talking with cosplayers. But I do think it’s a really healthy community and I believe that it can grow to be more accepting.” - Juniper Jackson

 

“In the Cosplay community people are very positive and uplifting but unfortunately there’s some people who feel that you have to look a certain way to cosplay. Like you have to be a certain size or race to cosplay a certain character and that is BULLSHIT. ‘Cause Cosplay is for everyone no matter what. I feel like we need to work a lot more on that. Because of that, there are people who want to cosplay but they see all this and they are very hesitant. We need to really fix that so that more people can join in. Cause you know, this is a very uplifting community, it really helped me a lot. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t cosplay. So we need to work on being more accepting of everybody no matter what size they are, identity, or their race.” - Stardust Megu

 

“As a plus sized cosplayer, starting out I was very very insecure about the way things came out like certain photos, things like that. I actually did a photoshoot as Aquaman from injustice and pretty much didn’t share the photos until like a year later. Until, ya know, I was way more comfortable a year later and I was like ‘Why didn’t I share these? These look dope!’ Like, why are these not yet on social media? And putting them out there, I felt great!” - Patrick Diamond

 

Talking Comfort and Emotional Support

 

“There were two Spider-Men doing flips and the guy standing next to us was like, ‘Agh, man I love seeing that. I hate seeing fat dudes try and do the same thing.’ And my friend turned to me and he was like, ‘Hey Pat, you want me to like say somthin to these dudes?’ and I’m like, ‘Calm down. Thank you.’ So yeah, having an emotional support system [when dressed in cosplay] is amazing.” - Patrick Diamond

 

“I think another important thing to note is that when you’re in a sexy cosplay, you don’t have to post photos of it. You don’t have to walk outside in it. If you have a photoshoot, it doesn’t ever have to see the light of day. It can be for you. It doesn’t have to be for the world.” - Microkitty

 

“As a New York local I will reiterate changing at the con. I have leggings and a t-shirt in my bag and I will put that on before I walk out into the streets of Manhattan again. In an ideal world I would not be harassed based on wearing something that’s a little more revealing but it certainly does make things worse in the current state of things. So I will prepare for that and bring an extra outfit, arrive, change at the con, and then change again before I leave.” - Juniper

 

What was the first cosplay you put on and how did it make you feel?

 

“My first cosplay was Sonia from the Dresden Files and it felt great and one of the best comments I got sticks with me to this day. When I posted it in a fan group for the books someone said they now see ME whenever they’re reading the novels. That really felt great.” - Patrick

 

“My first one was Haruhi from Ouran High School Host Club, which really foreshadowed my entire gender journey.” - Juniper Jackson

 

“My first cosplay was Haruhi Suzumiya from the Anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. And I first wore it at New York Comic Con 2010, which was my very first convention as well. I felt really great about it. And my cosplay wasn’t perfect but people were very supportive and some people like, we even did the dance together. I don’t know if you guys know but the ending song, there’s like a dance that’s called ‘Hare Hare Yukai’ - it was really popular back in the day.” - Stardust Megu

 

“It’s really sad this is my first one cause my third cosplay was the most empowering one for me. But my first cosplay was Elwood Blues from the Blues Brothers. The thing about it was, me and my buddy, we can both sing and dance, so we would do the whole skit. We did Shake Your Tailfeather and I would serenade people… it was a lot of fun. So while I didn’t necessarily feel like I do when I’m Bushido Brown or Slenderman - I dunno how you feel about that - it made me feel like, you know, I’m dancing, I’m singing, I’m having a good time, my cosplay’s kickass, I learned how to freestyle rap. These were all things I never thought I would do before in public. So it felt really great.” - Jarvis White

 

 Problematic Faves Panel

 

“People have to think about that [creating plus characters]. I’m working on the third of the vampire novels and I had a character in the 1941 section, who was part of the supernatural organization, and she’s at a dinner party at Carrie Grant’s. And I started writing her and she was like this very standardized skinny, intellectual, science-supernatural science woman and I was like, ‘I don’t like that.’ I pictured a friend of mine who is a full-sized woman, who is very confident in her body, and I was like, ‘that’s who I want her to be!’ And it wasn’t that it did anything other than just made her not a standardized character. It made her more interesting suddenly, there was a whole range of other behavior, there was a relationship, something became much more sensual to me in my head, and I think that as writers, we need to be very deliberate about that. The default is to the standard medium-sized body, average height person and unless there’s a reason for that to be different, you don’t think about that. I think we just need to start making people different. Write down that they’re black. Write down that they are different races and colors and body shapes because that’s the only way anyone is gonna get that stuff into the movies. Put it in the books and keep pushing it out there.” - Terrance Taylor

 

“Why can’t she be Rae in My Mad Fat Diary AND Rey in Star Wars? She should be able to be both of those things.” - Mark Oshiro

 

HUGE SHOUT OUT AND THANK YOU to everyone who participated and allowed me to interview them. I couldn't do this without these amazing individuals. To anyone at NYCC who I didn't get to - shout  out to you as well. The cosplay community may have room to grow, but I think it's one of the most positive communities out there right now. 

 

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Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

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http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

 

Oct 30, 2017

IT IS HEATHER'S FAVORITE HOLIDAY! HAPPY HALLOWEEN, LOVERS! 

 

Muahahaha! Today's episode explores the reasons why Heather loves Halloween so much - her Halloween origin story so to speak - and then dives a little deeper into why she enjoys dressing up so much. 

Segway into her fitness journey and how she discovered She Hulk and PiYo at the same time and how dressing up ---- or her discovery of "cosplay" ---  has become more about empowerment than about putting walls up and hiding who you are. 

Here's the thing, you are enough as you are. It shouldn't take a costume or a mask to make you feel like you are worth something. But if putting that costume on gives you confidence you never had before, by all means, DO IT! Because little by little that confidence will stay with you. You are a rockstar. 

 

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Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

  

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

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Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

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Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

 

Oct 23, 2017

“You should always say, ‘I’m worth more.’” - Ethan P. 

 This is a piece of advice from Ethan that I think we should all take to heart. 

He's a coach. He's an actor. He's a director. When Ethan says "Know Your Value," he isn't kidding. He preaches this to his clients, his friends, and most importantly: himself. Learning this at a young age sparked a confidence in Ethan that he carries out every day. Because of this confidence, combined with his natural curiosity, Ethan developed a business mindset that helped him launch his acting career and keep it fueled for over 14 years. This also lead to a successful coaching and directing career. 

However, because Ethan is a human, he's not *always* confident. There have been times in his life and career where he hasn't felt 'in control' of his body. 

“It really is that little difference - a pound or two here and there can make my pants feel different and that makes me not want to go into an audition room. At all. Or it makes me not want to stand up in front of a room full of actors and direct them because I don’t feel like I have any control over myself, how am I gonna have control over them?”

But once he gets back to his routine and starts feeling like himself again, he's able to feel in control again and do what he truly loves: give himself to others in his own controlled and confident way. 

 

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Find Ethan

Website: www.ethanpaulini.com

Twitter: @EthanPaulini
 
Instagram: @emp413
 
FB: www.facebook.com/ethancoaches
 

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CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DISASTER RESPONSE FUND!!! 


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Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

 

Oct 17, 2017

“If you’re aware of your body and you’re aware of how it functions - which I have illustrated I at least try and attempt to do that every day - if you are focusing on how you feel and not how you look, I think that one of those will be your ‘head’ and the rest will follow.” - Frank Hartley 

 

This week's guest Frank was also a panelist on the Out of the Box Theatrics discussion! He is a jack of all trades and has a lot on his plate so we talk a lot about how he keeps himself SANE while still maintaining his health, jobs, and whatever else life throws at him. 

This is an episode about mental health, being self-aware, and knowing your baseline for whatever it is you are going through or trying to start. We cover so much from grief and loss to meditation and planning. We don't even get to Out of the Box until the very end!

 

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Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

 

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DISASTER RESPONSE FUND!!! 


https://www.habitat.org/impact/our-work/disaster-response

 

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Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

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Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

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Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

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(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

 

Oct 9, 2017

This week's guest, Liz Flemming, is not afraid to let go of something if it is no longer serving her. Not to say that letting go is easy. She was severely bullied in school as a young girl so she left and was homeschooled. She became an actress and theater became a huge release for how she was treated as a child. Acting served her for a while but once she lost her joy there, she re-evaluated herself and wasn't afraid to take a big leap of faith in herself by starting her own theatre company. A company that focuses on inclusiveness, diversity, and making theatre more handicap accessible. 

Her journey is one of resilience filled with ups and downs. Being bullied caused her to emotionally turn to food. Then she became a diet-er and used her need for control to become underweight. She hit rock bottom and decided to focus on health above all else. One thing we talk about a lot is how women are always complimented on looking "thin." What is so great about being thin? Why are women automatically congratulated for "thin-ness?" 

We talk about all of this and so much more. Thank you to Liz for being so open about your experiences! 

 

Find Liz

Instagram: @littlelizzybiz

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Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

 

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DISASTER RESPONSE FUND!!! 


https://www.habitat.org/impact/our-work/disaster-response

 

Birthday Donations open until Oct 30: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1973639599557178/10212975841823314/

 

 

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

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Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

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(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

 

Oct 3, 2017

"I've seen people who have these insane gifts but for one reason or another choose not to cultivate them ... and even though it's not my dream, it's really disheartening to see. It's like, 'oh you could have made the most out of this and you've chosen not to.'" - Carrie Greenberg. 

 

Today's guest, Carrie, is here to tell you that YOU DO have potential. It's there deep inside, even if you can't see it. She's been there - going through the motions, complying with everyone around her just because she wanted to be liked, she didn't want people to have a reason to be mean to her. She struggled with confidence and believing that she had something valuable to offer. Over time, her mental and physical health journey has lead her to a whole new place. She's found that confidence and wants nothing more than others to see that THEY are worth it, too! 

 

Carrie is small but mighty. She was sent to a nutritionist at the age of 10. She was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure in her early twenties. Her health has been filled with ups and downs. Yet here she is to tell us her story of finding a healthy balance and - here's the KICKER - SHE'S ONE YEAR HBP MEDICATION FREE! That's right, it's Carrie's ONE YEAR anniversary off High Blood Pressure medication!!! How did she get there? Listen today to find out!! 

 

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY DISASTER RESPONSE FUND!!! 


https://www.habitat.org/impact/our-work/disaster-response

 

 

Text your senator info: 

Text RESIST to 50409 to fax your senators and ask for responsible gun legislation - it will ask for your name and zip code and then send!

 

 

Find Carrie

Instagram: @carrieg128

Website: www.itscarriegreenberg.com

 

In the episode Carrie Mentions her friend's dance studio Feel The Beat

here is their website: http://www.feelthebeat.dance

and facebook: facebook.com/dancestudiofeelthebeat

 

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

 



Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

 

Sep 25, 2017

“What’s cool about this [non-traditional casting] process and what has been so eye opening is that it’s never who you’d expect and it has everything to do with talent and your unique possibilities and that’s really all it comes down to.” - Liz Flemming, Founder and Artistic Director of Out of the Box Theatrics

 

Love Your Bodd welcomes Liz Flemming, Ethan Paulini, Frank Hartley, and Carrie Greenberg: four members of Out of the Box Theatrics theatre company. Out of the Box Theatrics is committed to hiring a diverse company of actors with no regard of race, gender, creed, ethnicity, etc. The mission of OOTB is to build unique theatrical experiences for audiences by a season of plays, all built around a venue that isn't typically home to theatre magic. So unique casting and unique venues to create an extraordinarily rare theatrical experience. This interview focuses on how OOTB came to be, how the members involved follow the mission in their everyday lives, and how OOTB is breaking barriers in the world of traditional theater. 

 

Check out www.ootbtheatrics.com to see what's coming up & sign up for the mailing list! 

 

Building the Box Series 

October 16th
From the Manor Torn by Brooke Ciardelli and Oscar Blustin 

Tickets to From The Manor Torn

November 6th
Damsel by David Caudle

Tickets to Damsel

7PM
Where: Alice’s Tea Cup 220 East 81st street
(between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)

 

 

Open Mic Nights

10/23 - 6:30pm–9:00pm
11/13 - 6:30pm–9:00pm

($10 cover charge) - Scone, Tea, and wine available for purchase.

Where: Alice’s Tea Cup 220 East 81st street
(between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)

Find Out of the Box

Twitter: @OOTBTheatrics

Instagram: @ootbtheatrics

Facebook: Out of the Box Theatrics

 

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

 


Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

 

 

Sep 19, 2017

“You’ll be surprised at how much your body can overcome… Physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually - you got this!” - Moe F. 

This week's guest was visiting NYC from Qatar! He and Heather met in college and formed what we can definitely call a lifelong bond. As one of the smartest people she knows, Heather was astonished to find that Moe was bullied for being "stupid" when he was growing up. In some ways it pushed Moe to be the eloquent creative he is today but it also caused him depression, weight gain, and a loss of identity. 

If Moe didn’t come to the US he may have never addressed his depression. He was able to fully express himself in America in a way he felt would have him "shamed" at home. Now he is slowly working on bridging the gap between his two “identities” but there are still parts of himself that he chooses to keep private - which is obviously understandable.

The first half of the interview is definitely more functional: his education, why he came to the states, why he chose Ohio, etc. The second half gets a lot more personal: we dive into one of his greatest accomplishments and how it made him feel about himself before digging SUPER deep into his past. So stick around for the deep body image stuff, it’s there! 

 

Find Moe

Twitter: @MoeFakhro 

Instagram: @moefakhro_

Blog: moefakhro.tumblr.com

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz

 

Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com

 

Tweet: @LoveYourBodd

 

Instagram: @love_your_bodd

 

Facebook: Love Your Bodd

 

Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

 



Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

Sep 11, 2017

This week's guest thought she "didn't have a story." When Heather approached her about speaking on Love Your Bodd Ashley said, "I'd love to but I don't really have anything special to share."

Boy. Was. She. Wrong. This chick is INCREDIBLE. It's funny because you never know who you can inspire. She has a wonderfully unique story about being a "gangly green been" and blossoming into a beautiful dancer, about how dancing literally saved her back, and about how she has realized she let go of who she used to be and now wants those parts of herself back. 

If none of that makes sense, listen and you will understand. 

 

Find Ashley W 

Instagram: @ashleywarebear

Twitter: @ashleywarebear

 

Find Shaun T 

Instagram: @shauntfitness

Twitter/Snapchat: @shauntfitness

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz


Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com


Tweet: @LoveYourBodd


Instagram: @love_your_bodd


Facebook: Love Your Bodd


Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

 

 

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

 

 

Sep 5, 2017

I am amazed by the Positivity in this weeks guest. 

Could you imagine being 13, going into an audition for a BIG MOVIE, and when you look at the sides for the audition it says "Obese Child" ???

Lys started acting when she was 5 and she goes to explain how being a child actor affected her self esteem. She wasn't made fun of in school, she always surrounded herself with positive people, but the industry didn't lend a helping hand when it came to her positive attitude. 

Fast forward to 20 years later, she's living in NYC, auditioning like crazy, and playing the negative comparison game. It just wasn't worth it and it was time for a career change. Of course, she's never going to give up on acting and she still exercises her creative muscles as a teacher in the classroom (yes, she even dresses up like a minion sometimes) and as a director (most recently she got engaged on the closing night of her production of Annie! Congratulations, Lys!). 

In this episode Lys explains to us how becoming a teacher has changed the way she thinks about her body. She wants to be that positive role model for her girls to come to if they are ever feeling self-conscious. She wants to make sure they never hear her say she's "on a diet" but also isn't afraid to politely decline the student-made cupcakes. 

Hear more about her journey from child actor to a positive role model for young women today! 

 

Find Lys 

Instagram: @inlystagram

Twitter: @lystweetstoo

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz


Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com


Tweet: @LoveYourBodd


Instagram: @love_your_bodd


Facebook: Love Your Bodd


Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

 

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

Aug 29, 2017

It's Love Your Bodd's 6 Month Anniversary!! Happy baby birthday LYB! To honor some of the guests we've had on, here is a compilation of Inspiring Quotes said by previous Love Your Bodd guests. The quotes are compiled in order of episode release so if you like what you hear, check out the order of the quotes below!! 

 

 

01. Jessica J - Choose Not To Suffer

02. Daniel L - An Otter And His Boxes

03. Kati F - Frustrations with Weight, Health, And Dads

04. Rachel L - A Dancer's Life 100lbs Down!

05. Brian C - Metaphorically Juggle, Literally Get Naked

06. Ebony S - You Can't Please Everyone

08. Raja B- Be More Than a Collection of Status Indicators

09. Rodney E- Embrace the Sh*t

12. Rebekah - Don't Sweat The Things You Can't Change

13. Jose L. - Don't Believe the Bullies

18. Linda M - Talk To Yourself

19. Megan Y - Protect Your Mind

20. Laura JM - You Are Stronger Than You Know

22. Sabrina C - Fit Girl With A Tummy

24. Grace Cz - Exercise Your Friendship Muscle

25. Brian J- Stop Trying to be Perfect

26. Alex L - Don't Let Your Issues Fester

27. Shelby J - Bi-racial & Bi-Polar, Woo!

28. Rachel N - Fitness is a Journey

29. Katie B - Ounce of Willpower

 

Love Your Bodd Stuffz


Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com


Tweet: @LoveYourBodd


Instagram: @love_your_bodd


Facebook: Love Your Bodd


Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram

 

Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc

 

Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:

https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc

 

Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:

http://rwrd.io/bqhuiwv

Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:

https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873

(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)

 

Love Your Bodd is a proud supporter of the Born This Way Foundation

"Born this way foundation is committed to making a kinder, more compassionate world. Our work is made possible by generous contributions from people around the globe. Your contribution to Born this way Foundation will go toward empowering young people and addressing the issues important to their well being: kinder communities, improved mental health services, and more positive environments online and off-line."

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT.  https://bornthisway.foundation/

They have an entire resources page that connects you with resources for whatever issue you're facing:

CLICK HERE IF YOU NEED HELP. https://bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/

National Outreach Hotlines:

For Eating Disorders:

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Call: (800) 931-2237

For Sexual Assault:

https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline

Call: 800.656.HOPE (4673)

For Domestic Abuse:

http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family

Call: 1-800-799-7233

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