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Linda chats with Ashley Mitchell, a fitness instructor, anti-racism activist, and founder of The Courage Campaign. Ashley shares her experiences as a Black woman in the fitness world, her anti-racism work, and how we can talk to children about movement in a more positive way. She also shares her takeaways from past relationships, and pregnancy as a Black woman in Boston.  Follow Ashley @blackgirlmagicmama follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more information!   

Linda chats with Jess Sims, a freelance writer and creative. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Fashionista, and Health Magazine. Jess only writes about 3 things: fat people, Black people and fat Black people! Jess shared her thoughts on the fashion industry, and they also discussed the dynamics of dating as fat women. Visit https://aneutrallife.com/freelance-writer-portfolio/  follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!

Linda chats with her close friend, Danielle Santos, who is a Network Programming Assistant at a major TV Network! They chat about the racist history of the Bachelor franchise, as well as recent racist incidents. Danielle opens up about dating while biracial, and how desirability politics have impacted her. They also talk about their journeys with body image and disordered eating.  Follow Danielle on IG: @iamdaniellesantos and follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!

Linda chats with Dr. Rachele Pojednic, an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Simmons University and a former Research Fellow at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Medical School. They chat about how misinformation is commonly spread within the health & wellness industry, and the realities of medical fatphobia. Rachele also shares her perspectives on wellness culture as a spin instructor. Visit Rachele's website https://www.rachelepojednic.com/ and follow her on IG: @rachelepojednic  Follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!

Linda chats with Kimmie Singh, a registered dietitian with a body positive perspective. They chat about the experiences of being a fat person in the nutrition world, and how to free yourself of diet culture. Kimmie and Linda also discuss dating while fat, and how dieting can impact those experiences as well. Visit Kimmie's website bodypositivedietitian.com and follow her on IG: @bodypositive_dietitian Follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!

Linda chats with Anna Takahama, friend and Money Mindset Coach! They chat about their experiences of being raised in immigrant households, managing debts, and loving themselves through it all! They also chat about their experiences dating as plus size women in Boston. Visit Anna's website msha.ke/annatakahama and follow her on IG: @takamomma Follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!

In this episode, Linda chats with Da'Shaun Harrison, a writer, abolitionist, and community organizer based out of Atlanta. They chat about the intersections of anti-blackness and anti-fatness, and how fatphobia is rooted in white supremacy. They also chat about the ways in which attraction & desirability politics have impacted their dating life as a fat, non-binary, queer, black person. Visit their website to read their writing & follow them on social media. Donate to: The Atlanta Solidarity Fund here and find a full list of orgs taking donations for bailouts here.        Visit letsgetchecked.com and use code PLUS1 for 20% off!

Linda virtually meets Jill Campbell, a copy editor and Conscious Language advocate! Jill talks about her work with editing works of writing about food and health, and changing the language to avoid "diet culture" and "anti-fat" lingo. Jill also shares her experiences with eating disorders & body image. For more info on conscious language & fat liberation follow: @yrfatfriend @your_body_is_good @ragenchastain @amy_rb @bodyimage_therapist Follow @jillysull on Twitter follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!   Visit letsgetchecked.com and use code PLUS1 for 20% off!

In this episode, Linda chats with her friend, Dion Bullock! They chat about his self-love journey in terms of fat positivity, as well as what self-love looks like as a fat black man. They chat about toxic masculinity and the difficulty of sharing feelings and emotions as a cis hetero man. Dion also shares his experiences with dating apps in New York. Follow @celine_and_sandra on Instagram follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!   Visit letsgetchecked.com and use code PLUS1 for 20% off!

In this episode, Linda chats with Nika Salazar, an educator and theatre artist. Nika opens up about her experience with eating disorders, and how quarantine has impacted that as well. They chat about their cultural upbringings and how their issues with body image started at an early age. They also talk about how much they love love! Follow @nikasalazar on Instagram follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!   Visit letsgetchecked.com and use code PLUS1 for 20% off!

In this episode, Linda and her long-time bestie, Courtney Cooke, chat about self-love & dating during quarantine. They talk about the ways in which they are showing themselves and their bodies self-love while at home. They also chat about how they are virtually dating and coping with quarantine while single.  Follow @court9219 on twitter follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!   Visit letsgetchecked.com and use code PLUS1 for 20% off!

In this episode, Linda virtually meets Kitty Underhill! Kitty is a model, writer, and body acceptance advocate based in London. They chat about issues surrounding size inclusivity in the fashion industry, and Kitty shares her experiences of being on the smaller side of plus size modeling. They also talk about attraction to fat people, and how the ways in which we are socialized to think about bodies, affect the ways in which we date. Follow Kitty on Instagram @kittyunderhillx follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!   Visit letsgetchecked.com and use code PLUS1 for 20% off!

Linda chats with Toni Caggiano, fat positive advocate and influencer! They chat about body politics, what it means to be fat positive, and the type of harassment fat bodies receive online. They also talk about being hyper-sexualized on dating apps, and how to navigate that world. Follow Toni on instagram @tonicaggiano, follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!   Visit letsgetchecked.com and use code PLUS1 for 20% off!

Linda chats with Elizabeth Diana, from the Glow Up Effect Podcast. Elizabeth shares her experiences with her postpartum body, and how to reconcile the expectations you have for yourself with what you can actually give yourself. She also talks about her relationship and balancing a family while taking care of yourself. Listen to The Glow Up Effect Podcast and follow @elizabethdiana__  as always follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info! Visit letsgetchecked.com and use code PLUS1 for 20% off!

Linda chats with writer and reproductive rights activist, Caroline Reilly. Caroline shares her experiences with self-love and body positivity as it relates to chronic pain & illness. They also chat about what it means to categorize and define a relationship, while owning your sexual desires. And they talk about abortion rights too!  Follow Caroline on Twitter @ms_creilly and visit caroline-reilly.com and as always follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more info!

Linda sits down with Liam Rice to chat about his experiences with his body growing up, body dysmorphia, and disordered eating in general. They also chat about his dating life as a gay man, and his independence in his current relationship. Follow Liam @liam_what on Twitter, follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more information!

Linda sits down with friend and colleague, Lauren M. They chat about the influence that others can have on your body image, especially as a child, and the ways they navigated that. They also talk about the difference of dating in your 20s vs. in your 30s. Follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more information!

Linda meets Chardline Chanel, plus size fashion blogger & influencer. They chat about representation of plus size women in fashion and on social media. Chardline also opens up about her struggles with her health and talks about what fitness and weight loss looks like for her. They also chat about fetish vs attraction and how they navigate dating in Boston! Follow her on Instagram @ChardlineChanel follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more information!

Linda meets Meghan Kacmarcik, a registered eating disorder dietitian who practices Health At Every Size (HAES). They talk about intuitive eating, chronic dieting, and the complications of intentional weight loss. Meghan also talks about what dating looks like for folks who have disordered eating or eating disorders. Follow Meghan on Instagram @NewMoonRD follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more information!

Linda sits down with Annmarie Uliano to chat about her experiences with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Annmarie talks about what it's like to have a body that's constantly changing, and what she does to bring love to herself and her body. She also talks about what it's like to be in a relationship during treatment. Follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for updates!