Satisfaction Factor
Naomi Katz & Sadie Simpson
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#65 - Navigating Weight Stigma at the Doctor's Office with Ragen Chastain
This week, we’re talking to Ragen Chastain, a speaker, writer, researcher, Board Certified Patient Advocate, multi-certified health and fitness professional, and thought leader in weight science, weight stigma, health, and healthcare. Utilizing her background in research methods and statistics, Ragen has brought her signature mix of humor and hard facts to healthcare, corporate, conference, and college audiences from Kaiser Permanente and the Diabetes Education Specialists National Conference, to Amazon and Google, to Dartmouth, Cal Tech and canfitpro. Author of the Weight and Healthcare newsletter, the book Fat: The Owner's Manual, co-author of HAES Health Sheets, and editor of the anthology The Politics of Size, Ragen is frequently featured as an expert in print, radio, television, and documentary film. In her free time, Ragen is a national dance champion, triathlete, and marathoner who holds the Guinness World Record for Heaviest Woman to Complete a Marathon. Ragen lives in LA with her fiancée Julianne and their adorable dog.
We had an amazing conversation with Ragen about...
* Why doctors are so deeply entrenched in the weight-centric paradigm
* How medical weight stigma causes harm
* The role of privilege & power dynamics in navigating medical situations
* The unethical marketing of weight loss surgery & weight loss drugs
* And practical ways to navigate specific medical situations, such as: weigh-ins (no, they're not required by insurance!), blood pressure readings, recommendations for weight loss, recommendations for weight loss drugs or weight loss surgery, and BMI-based denials.
You can learn more from Ragen by subscribing to the Weight & Healthcare Newsletter, or by checking out her library of online workshops (including videos of past workshops, and new ones hosted monthly).
Or you can connect with Ragen via social media on Instagram!
Referenced in this episode:
Fat Friendly Health Professionals List
Weight Neutral Providers Lead List
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Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Mar 8, 2023
#64 - Deconstructing Diet Culture Language: Reframing 5 More Diet Culture Phrases
This week, we're deconstructing 5 more common phrases that perpetuate diet culture. In this installment, we're covering:
* "I have to exercise for X minutes for it to count/Only X counts as exercise."
* "I've been bad."
* "Off the wagon"
* "Strong is the new skinny."
* "I exercise so I can eat/drink X"
We're breaking down the ways these phrases can cause harm & what we might want to consider saying instead!
And if you're looking for support in redefining what counts as movement, check out Sadie's new FREE resource that can help you do just that! Need a quick and easy framework to put together your own workouts without overthinking it? This plug-and-play resource will help you figure out what the heck to do (without spending a lot of time, effort, and energy to plan it all!) Click here to get the Build Your Own Workout Template!
Or if you'd like some support in reframing your own diet culture narratives, check out Naomi's new FREE Redefining Diet Culture Narratives Workbook! Inside this free workbook, you’ll find:
* Why reframes are helpful in rejecting diet culture
* 3 proven reframe tactics I use with my 1:1 and group coaching clients, with examples
* Space for you to work through your own narratives using the 3 reframe tactics
* PLUS, an exclusive 10% savings on a coaching package of your choice just for downloading this workbook!
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Feb 22, 2023
#63 - The Importance of Inclusive Activewear for Plus-Size Kids with Pam Luk, Found of Ember & Ace
This week, we’re talking to Pam Luk, founder of Ember & Ace, an athletic wear brand for plus size kids. Growing up playing sports, Pam learned firsthand the importance of finding active wear that fits. Not finding it is one of the main reasons kids quit sports. Pam launched Ember & Ace exclusively for plus size kids with a focus on comfort and performance.
We had an amazing conversation with Pam about...
* Her own experiences of being an active plus size kid
* How being a parent has changed her relationship to her body (and bodies in general)
* Why a lack of inclusive activewear & uniforms can lead many kids to quit the physical activities they love
* What messages we're sending to kids when they can't find activewear in their sizes
* Why removing barriers to access is a truly health-promoting goal & how this relates to the new AAP guidelines
* Why access to movement is important for kids, having nothing to do with changing their body sizes
* And the groundbreaking work she's doing in expanding activewear sizing for kids in larger bodies!
You can find out all about Ember & Ace, order online, and join the newsletter at Ember & Ace (emberandace.com).
Or you can connect with Ember & Ace (and Pam) via social media on Instagram!
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Feb 8, 2023
#62 - Making Movement Sustainable by Lowering the Bar
It's the first week of February, which means we're right at the time when almost 70% of folks will give up on their new year's resolutions....not because they lack willpower or dedication, but because the goals they set for themselves were simply not sustainable. So if you're one of the many people who might be reassessing the movement routine you set for yourself at the beginning of the year, this episode is for you! This week, we're talking about why lowering the bar to entry & to what counts is the key to creating a sustainable & doable movement routine. And because we know that's often much easier said than done, we're also giving you some specific strategies for how you can put this into practice yourself!
Plus, if you'd like some additional support for creating a sustainable movement routine, Sadie has a new FREE resource that can help you do just that! Need a quick and easy framework to put together your own workouts without overthinking it? This plug-and-play resource will help you figure out what the heck to do (without spending a lot of time, effort, and energy to plan it all!) Click here to get the Build Your Own Workout Template!*
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Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Jan 25, 2023
#61 - What's Wrong With the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Higher-Weight Children with Anna Lutz
**Content Warning: This week's episode contains use of the O-word, as well as discussion of weight loss surgery.**
Earlier this month, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a new guideline document containing weight loss recommendations for children as young as two years old. So this week, we are talking to Anna Lutz, MPH, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S
about everything that's wrong with these recommendations.
Anna Lutz is a Registered Dietitian in Raleigh, NC. Anna and Elizabeth Davenport, another anti-diet RD, are the co-creators of Sunny Side Up Nutrition, a blog and podcast that focus on nutrition, cooking and family feeding, free of diet culture. Anna is also the co-owner of a private practice in Raleigh, NC, Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy. Anna specializes in eating disorders and pediatric/family nutrition and enjoys mentoring and providing clinical supervision to other dietitians.
We had an amazing conversation about...
* How these recommendations are a full reversal of the AAP guidelines from 2015, and the conflicts of interest that likely influenced this shift
* The life-long physical, medical, and relational harm of weight loss recommendations for children
* The increased risk for eating disorders & weight cycling that will likely result from these recommendations
* Why weight loss recommendations are never a solution to weight stigma
* How parents can navigate pediatrician appointments in light of these recommendations
* And what health markers actually are important for kids!
You can find out more about Anna & about diet-free parenting at Sunny Side Up Nutrition or Lutz Alexander Nutrition Therapy | Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill (lutzandalexander.com).
Or you can connect with Anna via social media on Instagram or Facebook!
Referenced in this episode:
Serious Issues with the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Higher-Weight Children and Adolescents by Ragen Chastain
Special Edition: Dangerous New American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Higher-Weight Children by Ragen Chastain
A Letter to Your Child's Doctor
Don't Talk About My Child's Weight Cards
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You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Jan 11, 2023
#60 - Including Farmworkers in Our Anti-Diet Work with Dr. Hortencia Jimenez
**Content Warning: This week's episode contains references to sexual assault.**
This week, we’re talking to Dr. Hortencia Jimenez. Dr. Jimenez is from huichol ancestry, she was born in the Sierra Madre in the state of Nayarit, Mexico and immigrated to the United States with her paternal grandmother and aunt. She holds a BA, MA, and Ph.D in Sociology and is also a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Dr. Jimenez is a full time Sociology professor at the community college and currently working on a co-edited undergraduate textbook on Latinxs studies with SAGE Publishing, a leading press in the social sciences. Dr. Jimenez research writing has appeared in academic publications and has numerous awards and recognitions for her work in the Latinx community. She was featured for her undieting work in Belatina news, a leading Latina digital platform, as well as CanvasRebel. Dr. Jimenez has been interviewed by First Gen American, Latinos En Vivo, Radio Bilingue, and has been on numerous podcasts. She is a contributing expert for UnDiet Your Mind app, a community based app where members can work on their UnDieting journey in a safe and supportive HAES, non-diet and Intuitive Eating aligned space. Dr. Jimenez work centers on dismantling diet culture from a social and racial justice framework and helping Latinxs heal their relationship with food and tapping into their ancestral wisdom and integrating an intuitive eating framework.
We had an amazing conversation about...
* Why we can't talk about diet culture without talking about trauma & oppression
* The importance of including farmworkers & farmworker justice in our conversations about Intuitive Eating & diet culture
* The paradox & injustice of farmworkers being the backbone of the US food system, yet experiencing food insecurity themselves
* What it means to experience cultural food insecurity
* And how Hortencia is making Intuitive Eating concepts accessible to the Latinx & farmworker community!
You can find out more about Hortencia at https://hortenciajimenez.com/!
Or you can connect with Hortencia via social media on Instagram or LinkedIn!
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Dec 28, 2022
#59 - Aging With Vitality & Body Liberation with Debra Benfield
This week, we’re talking to Debra Benfield, M.Ed., RDN/LDN, RYT. Debra has helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies in her 35-year career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in the prevention and treatment of disordered eating.
Debra brings her wisdom, passion, and lived experience to the intersection of pro-aging and body liberation. Her work is rooted in helping her clients: Recognize internalized ageism and end it; Dismantle internalized diet culture/fat phobia; Nourish their bodies to support vitality in aging; Create ease in the fight to “control” their eating and body size; and develop a respectful partnership with their bodies. She integrates the practices of self-compassion and nervous system regulation with
her nutrition and body image coaching to support embodied and sustainable
change.
Debra offers 1:1 coaching, small group coaching, and professional supervision. She also owns and administers a private practice of big-hearted and wonderfully talented
RDNs who specialize in weight-neutral care and the treatment of eating disorders.
We had an amazing conversation about...
* The fatphobia in pro-aging spaces
* The ageism in fat liberation spaces
* The parallels between the anti-aging industry & diet culture
* The ableism in the concept of "aging well"
* And the importance of interrupting intergenerational diet culture narratives!
Debra's new small group coaching program, Aging with Vitality and Body Liberation, is open for enrollment until January 10th! And she's hosting an open house for anyone who wants more information on January 6th at 12pm ET/9am PT. Get all the details at https://www.debrabenfield.com!
Or you can connect with Debra via social media on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn!
Referenced in this episode:
Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture by Virginia Sole-Smith
How to Raise an Intuitive Eater: Raising the Next Generation with Food and Body Confidence by Sumner Brooks & Amee Severson
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Dec 14, 2022
#58 - Why We're Just Saying No to Heroin Chic
ICYMI, last month the New York Post published an article claiming that the worst fashion trend of the 1990s & 2000s was making a comeback - heroin chic. If you lived through this the first time, you probably recall how damaging & shaming this trend was, and you might have felt more than a little traumatized by seeing this headline pop up. So this week, we're breaking down all the reasons why we're never going back to heroin chic. We're talking about our own experiences of this trend the first time around; how beauty trends are used as distractions, and who benefits from those distractions; why these trends are political and disproportionately harm folks who are already politically and socially marginalized; and how we, as consumers, can learn to think critically about body types being sold to us as trends.
Want to learn more about Intuitive Eating? Be sure to check out Sadie's 6-week Intro to Intuitive Eating course starting in January 2023!
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on Instagram @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
Referenced in this episode:
The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison
Instagram post by Chrissy King
The Body Liberation Project by Chrissy King
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Nov 30, 2022
#57 - What's the Deal with Beachbody's "Body Positive" Rebrand?
Get ready for our spiciest episode yet! In this week's episode we're breaking down all the problematic details of Beachbody's recent announcement that it will be rebranding as BODi and taking a more "body positive" approach. Spoiler alert: It's definitely still a diet company & an MLM! In this episode we're diving into what's really behind this rebrand, why Health Esteem is just a fancy term for healthism, the disappointing reality of gourmet superfood desserts, and the WTF silly rabbits have to do with selling eating disorders.
Wanta to learn more about Intuitive Eating? Be sure to check out Sadie's 6-week Intro to Intuitive Eating course starting in January 2023!
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on Instagram @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
Referenced in this episode:
Vinny Welsby - @fierce.fatty
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Nov 16, 2022
#56 - Coping With Holiday Diet & Body Talk
If you're dreading the diet & body talk at your holiday family gatherings, you're not alone! Even if we are really good at having these conversations with friends, acquaintances, professionals, or co workers, having these conversations with family can feel way more loaded than it does in other contexts. In this episode we're discussing why diet & body talk hits different from our families, and we're also practicing some responses to common things we might hear around the table, using our Deflect, Educate, and Engage framework (which you might recall from Episode #4 - Diet Talk & Boundaries).
And if you'd like to provide your family with a place to learn more about Intuitive Eating (or if you'd like to learn more yourself), be sure to check out Sadie's 6-week Intro to Intuitive Eating course starting in January 2023!
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on Instagram @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
Referenced in this episode:
Maintenance Phase - The Keto Diet
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Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Nov 2, 2022
#55 - What If I Still Want To Lose Weight?
Despite the fact that Intuitive Eating is absolutely not a weight loss program, most people come into the practice holding out the hopes that they will lose weight. And that's okay! And because of how common this is, we wanted to dedicate an episode to addressing the nuances of why weight loss and Intuitive Eating don't go together, and why it's important to at some point start to unpack and let go of those weight loss hopes. Within this episode we're talking about: why it's so common to hold out hopes of weight loss when starting an Intuitive Eating practice; why unpacking our desires for weight loss is an integral part of Intuitive Eating work & how not addressing it in our work will hold us back; and some practical ways to address our hopes for weight loss. Plus, don't miss Naomi's hot take on a popular Intuitive Eating saying about weight!
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
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Oct 19, 2022
#54 Pre and Postnatal Exercise: A Radically Different Approach with Jessie Mundell
This week, we’re talking to Jessie Mundell (she/her). Jessie has over 15 years experience in exercise coaching and personal training for people who are pregnant, newly postpartum, and parents. She is a registered Professional Kinesiologist and holds a Master's Degree in Kinesiology, with studies focused in prenatal and postnatal exercise.
Jessie is the creator of Core + Floor Restore, To Pregnancy and Beyond, the Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist Academy, and co-host of the To Birth and Beyond podcast where she coaches pregnant and postpartum people, moms, parents, and fitness and health professionals on strength training and fitness during and after pregnancy.
She currently works with hundreds of clients and coaches around the world, guiding them through exercise in their pregnancies, postpartum recoveries, C-section healing, and their return to more intense fitness training.
We had an amazing conversation about...
* how Jessie's own experience with diet culture has su…
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Oct 5, 2022
#53 - The Power of Inclusive & Accessible Fitness Spaces with Vysh Sivakumaran
This week we’re talking to Vysh Sivakumaran, a certified strength coach, trauma informed yoga instructor, and a fitness industry leader in the Toronto community.
Vysh (vai-sh) works to create inclusive, body neutral, and accessible fitness, through 1:1, group, and corporate services within her online fitness community, Fitness in Place (FIP). With her powerlifting background and quick adaptation at the start of the pandemic, she was awarded Canfitpro's Fitness Professional of the Year Award. She advocates passionately for representation in the industry for South Asian women, but more broadly, aims to be a voice for all people who may face barriers in the wellness.* *
We had an amazing conversation with Vysh about how she shifted her own understanding of health & diet culture, and how that has shifted the way she works with clients; the importance of safe inclusive fitness spaces, how she cultivates those spaces, and how the fitness world can do better; how having safe, trauma-infor…
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Sep 28, 2022
BONUS: The Satisfaction Space
Surprise! Yes - we told you we're shifting into an every-other-week podcast format...and we are...but we also wanted to give you more info about our brand new podcast community: The Satisfaction Space!
JOIN AT: https://thesatisfactionspace.mn.co/
The Satisfaction Space was designed to support listeners of the Satisfaction Factor podcast in diving deeper into the work of disengaging from diet culture, with the support of:
* Private virtual community of folks who share similar values & interests
* Bonus content during the podcast off-weeks
* Monthly live virtual hangouts with Naomi & Sadie (think Q&A sessions, mini group coaching sessions, and more!)
* Community feed where you can post your comments or questions & get feedback from Naomi & Sadie, as well as your fellow community members
Inside The Satisfaction Space, you'll have the support of folks who share a similar value system, have similar interests, and are working towards similar anti-diet & Intuitive Eating goals.
W…
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Sep 21, 2022
#52 - A Very Special Anniversary Episode!
This week, we're celebrating our one year podcast-iversary & making some big announcements! We're looking back on the experience of our first year of podcasting, including our favorite things about doing the podcast, our favorite guests, the biggest surprises, what we've learned, our biggest struggles, and what we're looking forward for the year to come. This is a really fun, casual episode that we had so much fun recording!
*Plus, we've got big podcast news! Starting this week, we're switching to an every-other-week release schedule, for one thing. But we're also opening up our online community, The Satisfaction Space! Enrollment opens to the waitlist today, and will open to the public on 9/28 (one week later).* *But you can still join the waitlist & be one of the first to join by clicking here!*
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on Instagram @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsim…
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Sep 14, 2022
#51 - Is Intuitive Eating For Everyone?
Often when we talk about Intuitive Eating with new people or on social media, we hear variations of "I'd love to eat intuitively, but I can't because..." The end of that sentence is sometimes about weight loss, sometimes about health concerns, or sometimes about something completely different. So this week, we're talking about who gets to practice Intuitive Eating! We're digging into all the nuances of whether or not Intuitive Eating is really for everyone, including: whether you need to lose weight first; whether you can practice Intuitive Eating if you have a medical condition; how Intuitive Eating might work for folks in eating disorder recovery; and whether Intuitive Eating is actually accessible for folks from marginalized communities or who are experiencing financial insecurity or food insecurity.
And we're just a couple of weeks away from the opening of our upcoming online community, The Satisfaction Space! Click here to join the waitlist & be the first to know when the communi…
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Sep 7, 2022
#50 - You Don't Have to Get Back on Track for Fall!
It's the week after Labor Day, and a new season often means a new version of diet culture popping up. In the fall, it's usually the narrative of "getting back on track" after the summer. So this week, we're breaking down all the reasons why you actually don't have to get back on track at all! We're chatting about: why we might feel drawn to diets again at this time of year; how we can reclaim our routines & structures without framing them around diet culture; why fluctuations in our routines & our bodies are a totally normal part of life; and how we can redefine the idea of the "track" altogether!
Plus, we've got some big news about the future of the podcast - including the opening of the waitlist for our upcoming online community, The Satisfaction Space! Click here to join the waitlist & be the first to know when the community opens!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on Instagram @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson:…
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Aug 31, 2022
#49 - The Impact of Diet Culture on Communication & Representation with Lori Civello & Chelsey Cahilly of The Sign Space
This week we’re talking to Lori Civello & Chelsey Cahilly, certified ASL interpreters and co-founders of The Sign Space.
Lori Civello (she/her) is a New York City Native and Current Georgia transplant, is a certified language interpreter, Integrated Model of Interpreting practitioner, and college instructor. Lori grew up with Deaf parents and started her interpreting career in high school interpreting community theater shows for the Girl Scouts. Lori has her BA in American Sign Language interpreting & communications. Lori also has a Masters Degree in Higher Education Leadership and is faculty at Fredericks Community College and Georgia State University.
Chelsey Cahilly (she/her) is a nationally certified ASL/English interpreter, mentor, college instructor, and practitioner of the Integrated Model of Interpreting (IMI). She began learning ASL from a Deaf friend as a teenager, but has been interpreting professionally for ten years. She is currently working to obtain her master’s de…
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Aug 24, 2022
#48 - Embodied Recovery & Diet Culture as an Attachment Figure with Heidi Andersen
This week we’re talking to Heidi Andersen, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor, Registered Yoga Teacher and Embodiment Specialist.
During Heidi's career, she has worked as a therapist in residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient levels of care with people struggling with eating disorders. She currently maintains an outpatient group practice of Body-Centered Psychotherapists specializing in weight inclusive treatment for the intersection of trauma, attachment wounds, and eating disorders through a body liberation lens and somatic approach. Heidi is a member of the teaching faculty for the Embodied Recovery Institute, a 3 phase training program for professionals working with clients with eating disorders. She is also the author of the Reclaiming Beauty Journal and Wisdom Deck, a resource created to support women and femme identifying people in building a self-compassionate relationship with their body.
We had an amazing c…
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Aug 17, 2022
#47 - Deconstructing Diet Culture Language: Reframing Our Top 5 Diet Culture Phrases
This week, we're deconstructing our top 5 common phrases that perpetuate diet culture. In this installment, we're covering: "I'm out of shape"; "I feel fat"; "I have joint pain because of weight gain"; "This food is better for me"; and "Love your body for what it can do." We're breaking down the ways these phrases can cause harm & what we might want to consider saying instead!
And, don't forget that Naomi still has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! You can get all the details & submit your application at happyshapes.co/coaching!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on Instagram @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
Full episode transcript available at satisfactionfactorpod.com.
Referenced in this episode:
Food Psych Podcast Episode #225 with Ashley Seruya
Ragen Chastain's Weight and Healthcare News…
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Aug 10, 2022
#46 - Mindfulness & Kind Attention as the Antithesis to Diet Culture with Elizabeth Watkins Price
This week we’re talking to Elizabeth Watkins Price, an intentional life design and mindfulness coach.
Elizabeth started EWP Consulting in 2021, after working many kinds of jobs over the last
two decades, including years spent as a classroom teacher, a civil rights lawyer, and a judicial
educator. One pillar of her consulting business is transition coaching, where she helps clients
navigate significant life changes ranging from divorce to career transitions, and also coaching
people who are approaching retirement. Elizabeth is also both personally and professionally
committed to her work as a mindfulness meditation teacher. She designs courses that weave
together the subjects of body awareness, body compassion, and body liberation into the
development of a mindfulness meditation practice.
We had an amazing conversation with Elizabeth about the power of mindfulness and kind attention as the antithesis to diet culture, the issues with how Western mindfulness overlaps with the wellness…
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Aug 3, 2022
#45 - Navigating Our Relationship to Food After Diets
A while back, we talked about finding life after diets, and how we can navigate some of the non-food parts of ditching dieting. This week, we're answering some common questions about how to navigate our relationship to food once we've decided to stop dieting. We're talking about: how to figure out what we should be eating after spending so much time focusing on what not to eat; what happens when we eat too quickly or past the point of fullness; how to address fears of weight gain when we stop restricting; what to do if it feels like we're thinking about food all the time; and how we can see nutrition guidelines through an Intuitive Eating lens.
And, don't forget that Naomi still has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! You can get all the details & submit your application at happyshapes.co/coaching!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on Instagram @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesim…
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Jul 27, 2022
#44 - Returning to Movement After a Break
This week we’re talking about how we can approach returning to intentional movement or exercise after taking some time off. Because let’s be honest: it’s HARD to get back into a movement routine when we’ve taken some time away, whether that was by choice or by circumstance. But there are definitely ways to make it more enjoyable & more sustainable! In this episode, we're talking about: why it's natural for our movement routines & preferences to shift during different seasons of life; why it's so important to set realistic expectations when we're returning to movement after a break; why taking a break can be a great opportunity to reassess our movement preferences & goals; and how being conscious of our self-talk can help keep our return to movement guilt & shame free.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshap…
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Jul 20, 2022
#43 - Listener Q&A: Cooking & Meal Prepping in Intuitive Eating
This week, we're answering a listener question about how things like cooking, meal prepping & meal planning work through an Intuitive Eating lens! Ditching dieting & diet culture definitely has an impact on these practices because it has an impact on the way we relate to food. And, contrary to some misconceptions, meal planning & prepping absolutely has a place in Intuitive Eating...just not the same way it does within diet culture. In this episode we're talking about: how the framing of cooking, meal prepping & meal planning within Intuitive Eating changes; how these practices are not a one-size-fits-all solution for everyone; and how our own relationships to these practices have changed as we've adopted the Intuitive Eating & anti-diet mindset.
And, don't forget that Naomi still has 3 spots open for 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching! You can get all the details & submit your application at happyshapes.co/coaching!
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Jul 13, 2022
#42 - What to Expect From Intuitive Eating Coaching
This week, we're breaking down all the nuances of one-to-one Intuitive Eating coaching - and, in particular, Naomi's new 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching packages! If you've ever been curious (or confused) about what the heck Intuitive Eating coaching is, or why anyone would want to do it, this episode is for you! We're talking about: what Intuitive Eating coaching is & what it's not; who might benefit from Intuitive Eating coaching; and what kind of results we can see from this kind of coaching & what the end goals are. Plus, Naomi shares some of her experiences as a coach, as well as some of what her clients have told her about their experiences while working with her.
And, of course, you'll get all the details about Naomi's 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching packages! She has 3 coaching spots open at this time, and you can get all the details & submit your application at happyshapes.co/coaching!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following…
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Jul 6, 2022
#41 - Caring For Ourselves When The World Is On Fire
To say that he past few weeks have been hard would be a huge understatement. So this week's episode is all about how we can care for ourselves when it feels like the world is on fire. Black women & femmes have been teaching for generations about the importance of avoiding burnout when fighting oppressive systems. And, while that is not our lesson to teach, we are talking in this episode about: the importance of caring for ourselves & leaving room for our humanity in times of high stress; why it's okay that we all need different things to meet our needs for self-care & processing; and some practical ways that we can engage in self-care right now.
And in a move to honor her needs for space, Naomi has extended the deadline to join the waitlist for her new & improved 1:1 Intuitive Eating & Anti-Diet coaching. If that's something you're interested in, you have until Tuesday, July 12, 2022 to join the waitlist to get first shot at her 3 available coaching spots & 10% off your package price.…
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Jun 29, 2022
#40 - Life After Diets
This week, we're talking all about life after diets! We often hear mantras in mainstream body positivity like "you're not a number on a scale", and those can be great entry points into breaking out of diet culture. But they only tell us what we're not. Often, when we've spent a lot of time within diet culture, our diet & exercise choices become part of our identity. We identify as "the healthy one" or "the fit one." And, if that's the case, imagining a life without diets can feel really scary & complicated! So, today's episode is all about how we can start figuring out who we are if we're not dieting. We're talking about: why it's important to separate behaviors from identities; how diet culture can disconnect us from who we really are; and some ways to start exploring our personalities, values, and preferences outside of diet culture. Plus, we both share some of our own experiences with finding life after diets!
And if you're interested in starting to reimagine your own life after di…
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Jun 22, 2022
#39 - Breaking Down The Hunger & Fullness Scale
This week, as a change from our usual high-level discussions, we're breaking down a specific tool that is often used in the day-to-day practice of Intuitive Eating - the hunger & fullness scale. The hunger & fullness scale can be a great tool for building our awareness of our internal cues...but it's not necessarily the right choice for everyone. In this episode we're breaking down the nuances of using the hunger & fullness scale, including: the purpose of the hunger & fullness scale; why some folks can find the scale helpful, and others may find it harmful; how each of us uses the scale in our own work with clients; and some alternative ideas of how to use the hunger & fullness scale without triggering perfectionism.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us & all the information about how to work with us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or…
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Jun 15, 2022
#38 - Reframing Our Food Beliefs
This week, we're talking all about a specific practice that we spend a lot of time on in Intuitive Eating - reframing our food beliefs! We've all absorbed a million beliefs about food from diet culture. We get these beliefs from specific diets, from health & wellness professionals, from fitness professionals, from the media, and from our friends & families. And a big part of our work when we start ditching diet culture is to start noticing these old narratives & replacing them with new narratives that better fit our lived experiences, the scientific facts, and our values. But sometimes it can be hard to know how to get started with building new narratives! In this episode we're talking about: a framework for finding impactful reframes for our food beliefs; why we don't recommend using scripts for reframing & why authenticity works better; and some specific examples of how to reframe some common food beliefs!
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Jun 8, 2022
#37 - Reclaiming Our Self Trust from Diet Culture
This week, we're talking all about self trust! We know diet culture does a lot of harm to our relationship with food, exercise, and our bodies. But did you know it also interferes with our ability to trust ourselves? Diet culture is all about replacing self trust with self control. That's why rebuilding our self trust plays a huge role in our anti-diet work. So in this episode we're talking about: how diet culture disconnects us from our self trust; the impact of Intuitive Eating on self trust (and vice versa!); and some specific practices that can help us reclaim our self trust from diet culture.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online commun…
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Jun 1, 2022
#36 - The Summer Body Episode!
This week, in honor of the unofficial beginning of summer, we're talking about all things summer bodies! In this episode, we cover: why the phrase "every body is a bikini body" misses the mark & keeps us centering our bodies anyway; the problematic fitness narratives that shape our thoughts & beliefs about summer bodies; and how we can prioritize comfort for every body, even in the summer. We're also sharing our personal experiences with navigating the summer body narratives & how we've started to prioritize "comfortable girl summer" over "hot girl summer"!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
Referenced in this episode:
Virginia Sole-Smith's Burnt Toast Newsletter
MegaBabe Thigh Rescue
Body Glide Anti-Chafe Stic…
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May 25, 2022
#35 - Fitting In & Fat Visibility in Online Business & Beyond with Melanie Knights
This week we’re talking to Melanie Knights, a self-published author, fat positive artist, and host of the Entrepreneurial Outlaws Podcast. She supports creative entrepreneurs in building successful, fulfilling, soul-aligned and inclusive businesses.
Melanie describes her work as being the entrepreneurial intersection of strategy + spirituality + self-inquiry. She advocates for slow business, one that serves your lifestyle on your own terms, and encourages folks to re-write the usual marketing rules while challenging the status quo of modern entrepreneurship.
We had an amazing conversation with Melanie about business and entrepreneurship, and also about fat visibility & fitting into spaces where we might not typically belong – not just with the size & shapes of our bodies, but also with our personality types, preferences, and values.
Melanie also shares her inspiration and a sneak peak at her brand new sticker collection: Fat Gurl Stickers – stickers and stationery designed to…
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May 18, 2022
#34 - Breaking Down Our Top 10 Hidden Forms of Dieting
This week, we're breaking down some of the most common forms of hidden dieting behaviors that we see in our work. Because even when we've started to disengage from the concept of dieting for weight loss, some of these behaviors can stick around & have a pretty significant impact on our relationships to both food & our bodies. As always, noticing these things is the first step to making changes, so in this episode we're: identifying 10 common hidden dieting behaviors (plus a bonus behavior that ties them all together!); discussing the origins of these behaviors & how they might be keeping us stuck in diet culture; and offering a framework for how we can recognize sneaky diet behaviors that might not be on this list.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript…
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May 11, 2022
#33 - Body Image & Body Grief with Bri Campos
This week we’re talking to Bri Campos of Body Image with Bri about all things body image! We’ve mentioned Bri so many times on previous episodes, we thought it was time to actually have her on the show!
Bri is a licensed mental health counselor based in New Jersey. As a body image educator and the founder of Body Image with Bri, she’s passionate about all the things body image and practices through the lenses of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. Utilizing a weight-inclusive approach, she combines her skills and lived experience to teach others how to maneuver through their own unique body image journeys.
We had a fantastic conversation with Bri about what body image even is, why body image work is a lifelong journey, and the importance of processing our body grief.
You can learn all about and Bri and the services she offers on Instagram @bodyimagewithbri, online at bodyimagewithbri.com, on her Body Grievers Club podcast, or by emailing hello.bodyimagewithbri@gmail.c…
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May 1, 2022
#32 - Communicating Our Needs: Skills for Mother's Day & Beyond
This week, we're building on a conversation Sadie started on her Facebook page around Mother's Day last year about how we can better communicate our needs & wants in order to make the day more satisfying. In this episode, we're exploring how this concept applies far beyond holidays & talking about: the importance of treating communication as a skill we can hone; why repetition is kind; why it's helpful to understand the different ways that people prefer to communicate; the benefits of boundaries; and how learning to communicate our needs can make our whole lives more satisfying. Plus, we each share about how we practice & hone these communication skills in our own work & personal relationships!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfac…
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Apr 27, 2022
#31 - Intuitive Eating, Eating Disorders & Autism with Renee Hamati
This week, we’re talking to Renee Hamati of Sensibly You. We had an amazing conversation with Renee about her own experience with autism & eating disorders, how autism & neurodivergence can impact our relationships to food, and how the Intuitive Eating framework can work for autistic & neurodivergent folks, plus a whole lot more!
Renee is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Licensed Zumba Fitness Instructor based in NYC. She is passionate about helping people nurture a healthier relationship with food, body, and movement. Her work encompasses the Health At Every Size principles, as she believes everybody and every body deserves respect and access to health with their uniqueness in mind. Aside from weight inclusive care, Renee focuses on Intuitive Eating and Fitness for Neurodivergent folks, mainly those on the Autism Spectrum. Her lived experience allows her to connect with others and understand where they are coming from without judgement.
You can find learn more about Rene…
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Apr 20, 2022
#30 - Finding Your Eating Persona: The Intuitive Eater
This week, we're wrapping up our 4 episode mini-series on the eating personas with a look at The Intuitive Eater. Spoiler alert! "Becoming an Intuitive Eater" is not actually about reaching a single endpoint, and it's definitely not just about eating when you're hungry and stopping when you're full. Instead, a practice of Intuitive Eating is about cultivating certain skills that can help us to be more resilient to diet culture. This skillset includes: critical thinking, meeting our needs (for food & a whole lot more), autonomy & self-trust, letting go of perfection, and breaking out of binary thinking. In this episode we break down all of these skills, and discuss how a practice of Intuitive Eating is way more about how we move through the world than it is about what or how we choose to eat.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where you can sign up for Naomi's 1:1 Intuitive Eating coaching waitlist!
For all t…
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Apr 13, 2022
#29 - Finding Your Eating Persona: The Professional Dieter
This week, we're continuing our 4 episode mini-series on the eating personas with a look at The Professional Dieter. The Professional Dieter is someone who has tried many weight loss programs (Noom, WW, Keto, Whole 30), thinks a lot about what they “should” be doing to lose weight, has lost, gained, and lost the same X pounds multiple times, may be someone who regularly has cheat meals/cheat days, and knows the calories, points, or portion sizes for many foods. In this episode we discuss: the difference between being anti-diet culture vs. anti-people-who-diet; the health impacts of weight cycling or yo-yo dieting; the overlap between chronic dieting & disordered eating; and some tools for breaking out of the Professional Dieter mentality.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where you can get all the info about Sadie's free Intro to Intuitive Eating workshop at the Black Mountain YMCA!
Here's where you can…
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Apr 6, 2022
#28 - Finding Your Eating Persona: The Unconscious Eater
This week, we're continuing our 4 episode mini-series on the eating personas with a look at The Unconscious Eater. This eating style consists of 4 subtypes: The Chaotic Eater, The Waste-Not Eater, The Refuse-Not Eater, and The Emotional Eater. In this episode we discuss: what characteristics distinguish The Unconscious Eater persona, how these eating personas can show up as stress responses & how that can actually be a useful tool, the overlaps between many of these eating personas, and how this persona benefits from things like self-care, stress management, boundaries, and planning.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where you can get all the info about Sadie's free Intro to Intuitive Eating workshop at the Black Mountain YMCA!
Here's where you can sign up for Naomi's 1:1 Intuitive Eating coaching waitlist!
Here's where to find more info about us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson…
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Mar 30, 2022
#27 - Finding Your Eating Persona: The Careful Eater
This week, we're kicking off a new 4 episode mini-series! In the Intuitive Eating framework, we're introduced to 4 eating personas: The Careful Eater, The Unconscious Eater, The Professional Dieter, and The Intuitive Eater. Over the next 4 weeks, we're going to be diving deeper into each of these eating personas, and this week we're chatting all about The Careful Eater. In this episode we discuss: what characteristics distinguish The Careful Eater persona, how careful eating can be a way of coping with feeling out of control, the fine line between careful eating and disordered eating, and how this persona interacts with food sensitivities & intolerances.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us & information about our 1:1 Intuitive Eating coaching offerings:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcri…
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Mar 23, 2022
#26 - Deconstructing Diet Culture Language: Authority, Discipline & Accountability
This week, we're deconstructing the common diet culture concepts of authority, discipline, and accountability. In particular, we're looking at: what systems are being upheld by these concepts; how these concepts can interfere with our self-trust and autonomy; how we address these concepts within our work with clients; and how interrogating the language we use can help us better identify & meet our needs.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
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Mar 16, 2022
#25 - Cultivating the Skills to Talk Back to Diet Culture
This week, we're each sharing some recent personal experiences of being confronted by diet culture, and discussing how we've both built the skills to talk back to diet culture over the years. There's a common misconception that being able to talk back to diet culture requires bravery. The good news? It doesn't! In this episode we're talking about: how responding to diet culture & assumptions about our bodies is a skill that evolves over time; the privilege associated with feeling safe in these conversations; and how to cultivate confidence when having tricky conversations.
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Spa…
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Mar 9, 2022
#24 - Finding Self Expression & Belonging in Writing with Kelly Cutchin
This week, we're talking to Kelly Cutchin of Casual Magic Writing. We had the pleasure of talking to Kelly about all things self-expression, including: how diet culture robs us of belonging, how discipline is a tool of oppression, and how writing is a place where everyone fits.
Kelly should’ve been named YELLY because she's never not exclaiming something! She's a writer, writing coach, and founder of the Casual Magic Writing Community, a space where folks gather to express themselves fully and on purpose. Kelly is the unruly broad who sees you exactly as you are while creating a space for you to finally declare who you want to be by telling *all* your stories and showing yourself (and everyone else) exactly who you are. Breaking News, pals: templates for How to Write Well are a scam, and so is the belief that you have to be “talented” to write. You're invited to hang out with Kelly while she bust some myths about who gets to be creative, what it takes to be a writer, and why you…
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Mar 2, 2022
#23 - Lent is Not a Diet with Rev. Carrie Carpenter
This week's episode is a little bit different and special episode for many reasons, one being we’re interviewing Sadie’s, older sister Rev. Carrie Carpenter! With today being the first day of Lent (Ash Wednesday) we wanted to talk to Carrie about diet culture and how it shows up in church culture, specifically this time of year when it’s a common religious practice for folks to either fast or give up specific foods for Lent…which can be triggering for those with a disordered relationship with food.
Carrie shares with us how she observes Lent as a clergyperson in the United Methodist Church, and how, for her, it’s not necessarily about fasting or giving things up; instead, it’s about being reflective and more intentional. It’s also about observing where there are needs that need to be met within her community, finding opportunities to consider how to live into grace, care for the people who are on the far margins of our society, and have authentic conversations about reco…
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Feb 23, 2022
#22 - Movement & Wellness for All Bodies with Betsy Archer
This week, we're talking to Betsy Archer of All Bodies Movement and Wellness in Asheville, NC. We had the pleasure of speaking with Betsy about how her career as a fitness professional was molded by experiencing the negative effects of diet culture as a young athlete and into adulthood, and how she aims to provide a movement space (both in-person locally here in Asheville and online) that is accessible for all bodies; all sizes, all shapes, all abilities, all backgrounds, and all interests.
Betsy is a Health at Every Size-aligned and trauma-informed personal trainer and mental health therapist, as well as owner of All Bodies Movement and Wellness, a personal and small group movement studio where the focus is on helping people heal their relationship with their bodies and building a sustainable, accessible, and intentional movement practice that helps them feel better. All Bodies Movement and Wellness is actively anti-racist, trans positive, queer positive, fat positive and pro love.…
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Feb 16, 2022
#21 - Finding Satisfaction in Anti-Diet Friendships
In honor of Valentine's Day, this week Naomi & Sadie are talking about relationships. Not romantic relationships, but platonic friendships! Ditching diet culture changes a lot of things, and the we way we make & relate to our friends is no exception. We're chatting about: how making friends as an adult can be hard (and why we really think there should be a dating app for friendships); why social media is actually a great (and very underrated) way to make new friends; how ditching diet culture makes us more selective & intentional about cultivating deeper friendships; the importance of cultivating community with people who share our values; and so much more!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
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Feb 9, 2022
# 20 - Radical Self-Love and Dating in a Fat Body with Caroline Quinn
This week, we're talking to Caroline Quinn...and it's also our first interview episode!
Caroline is a confidence and body image coach, residing in Boston, supporting marginalized folks from all over the world on their journey to radical self love & acceptance. Caroline believes that body love is achievable for all folks, regardless of ability, body size, gender, race, or sexuality. We had the pleasure of speaking with Caroline about dating in a fat body & why it’s so important to do the work to figure out what you really want.
You can find Caroline on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @onehot_fatbabe.
Enrollment is now open for Caroline's new program: Tinderella: Dating with Confidence, her 4 week mini program bringing the fun back into dating. During the course of the program you will learn to confidently navigate the online dating world knowing you are in complete control of who you do & do not engage with, get clear on your dating desires so you can set up a dating profile to attr…
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Feb 2, 2022
#19 - Shame-Free Fitness Sneak Peak!
In today's Satisfaction Factor Podcast episode, Naomi & Sadie chat about Shame-Free Fitness, Sadie's new continuing education course for fitness professionals who are ready to do things differently! If you are a: group exercise instructor, personal trainer, gym manager, or other fit pro who values serving your clients in a way that's free of guilt, shame, manipulation, and weight-loss centered messaging, you've found the right place! Shame-Free Fitness is for folks who strive to be the change within an industry that is centered around diet culture.
To learn more and to register, visit: www.shamefreefitness.com
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
Full episode transcript will be available on 2/4/22 at satisfactionfactorpod.com.
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Jan 26, 2022
#18 - Weight Loss Marketing Is False Advertising
On this week’s, Naomi & Sadie are diving deep into all things fitness and wellness marketing, calling out some of the more manipulative marketing tactics, and sharing how we can be both more conscious consumers AND responsible in our own work of marketing health-based programs & services. We're talking about: why weight loss marketing is false advertising, before & after photos, results-not-guaranteed testimonials, too-good-to-be-true claims, high pressure sales, pain points, and all kinds of other manipulative marketing techniques. Plus, a fun conversation about ridiculous fitness products (Shake Weight, anyone?) and ridiculous diet claims from grocery aisle magazines!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
And if you're a fitness or wellness professional interested in incorporating in your work and your marketing, be sure to check out Sadie's new FREE on-demand mini-course, Wellness Without Weight Loss!
Here's wher…
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Jan 19, 2022
#17 - What's the Deal With Beauty Standards?
In this week's episode, Naomi & Sadie are talking about beauty standards: what they are, how they’re harmful, and how we can approach certain beauty rituals in an autonomous way that gives us the freedom to decide what we actually want to be doing vs. what society expects us to do in regards to our appearance. We also cover Hype House, grey hair, and how being told you look younger than you are is a weird compliment to receive. Plus, we’ve shared before that complimenting weight isn’t a great idea because it upholds societal standards that smaller is better (which is inaccurate). But what about complimenting someone’s hair? Or their clothes? Or their overall attractiveness? Is that okay? You’ll have to listen to hear our thoughts on this!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
And be sure to check out Shame Free Fitness, Sadie's new training program for fitness professionals who strive to be the change within…
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Jan 12, 2022
#16 - Toxic Positivity & Why Negative Feelings Matter
On this week's episode, Naomi & Sadie discuss toxic positivity and how “good vibes only” messaging pushes us towards seeking perfection via external rules & societal constructs (and also bypasses ALL of the negative things that happen as a result of trauma, mental health issues, and experiencing marginalization or oppression). Plus, we share how toxic positivity is directly tied into diet culture & how the personal development industry is basically made up of rich dudes telling women they need to be more positive in order to be successful. And don't miss our whole related side conversation about Rachel Hollis!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
And be sure to check out Shame Free Fitness, Sadie's new training program for fitness professionals who strive to be the change within an industry that is centered around diet culture. Enrollment will reopen in early 2022, but you can click here to get on the waitlist now…
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Jan 5, 2022
#15 - New Year, Same Us!
Get ready for a fun & candid New Year's episode! It’s officially 2022, and Naomi is still rebelling against structure & rigidity, and Sadie is still loving a schedule and a well-established plan. Even though we both function from two pretty opposite operational styles, we both agree that setting any kind of New Year’s resolution, intention, or goal should be something you WANT to do, not something you feel like you HAVE to do because it’s January. There’s nothing magical about January 1st. We’re chatting about all things New Year's: setting realistic resolutions, dry January, a few fun rants about Noom, sugar fasts, detoxes, & WW…and more!
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Dec 29, 2021
#14 - Intuitive Eating Deep Dive: Joyful Movement & Gentle Nutrition
This week, Naomi & Sadie wrap up the Intuitive Eating Deep Dive series with a nuanced look at the concepts covered by the last two principles of Intuitive Eating, joyful movement and gentle nutrition. Exercise and nutrition are topics that are heavily influenced by diet culture, so these principles generally come last, both in theory and in practice. In this episode, we discuss: why it's beneficial to disconnect movement from weight loss goals; what we mean when we talk about joyful movement; why we might need to take breaks from movement altogether; common barriers to joyful movement; the myth of perfect nutrition; and how to avoid turning nutrition into a diet.
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And this is the last week of enrollment for the 2022 cohort of Nourish & Bloom, Naomi's 40-week group Intuitive Eating workshop for free-thinking grown-ups who want to reject diet culture & cultivate resilience! Enrollment…
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Dec 22, 2021
#13 - Intuitive Eating Deep Dive: Respect Your Body
This week, Naomi & Sadie do a deep dive into Intuitive Eating Principle #8 - Respect Your Body. This episode is a great companion to Episode #3 - Body Feelings Are About More Than Our Bodies. While that episode covered a lot of the theory around our body feelings, this week's episode digs into some of the practices that can help us to cultivate body respect. This episode covers: how to deal with negative self-talk, why it's important to stop comparing ourselves to others, why representation of body diversity matters, why ditching the scale boosts body respect, what body-checking is & why it might be keeping us stuck, and a whole lot more!
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And enrollment is still open for the 2022 cohort of Nourish & Bloom, Naomi's 40-week group Intuitive Eating workshop for free-thinking grown-ups who want to reject diet culture & cultivate resilience! You can get all the details, including pricing…
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Dec 15, 2021
#12 - Intuitive Eating Deep Dive: Cope With Your Emotions With Kindness
This week, Naomi & Sadie do a deep dive into Intuitive Eating Principle #7 - Cope With Your Emotions With Kindness. This is the principle of Intuitive Eating that addresses emotional eating. But - surprise! - the goal isn't necessarily to stop eating emotionally! Emotional eating is actually a perfectly valid coping mechanism. AND...we probably want some other tools in our coping toolbox, as well. In this episode we explore: why we demonize emotional eating, but not emotional restriction; why what we think is emotional eating might not be emotional eating at all; how emotional eating can actually be a tool to help us better tune into our needs; and what we mean when we talk about self-care (hint: it's a lot more than just massages).
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Dec 8, 2021
#11 - Intuitive Eating Deep Dive: Feel Your Fullness
This week, Naomi & Sadie do a deep dive into Intuitive Eating Principle #6 - Feel Your Fullness. This principle can be tricky, because it's easy to turn it back into a diet, or to focus on fullness as a means of portion control. So, in this episode, instead of focusing on fullness as a sign that we've eaten too much, or as something we should avoid, we look at fullness as something we should be actually trying to feel, as a sign that we've eaten enough. We also talk about: how feeling fullness and honoring our hunger can work together, why a focus on feeling fullness isn't necessarily something that everyone needs to do, why arbitrary advice about fullness doesn't work, and how our feelings about fatness can have a big impact on our feelings about fullness.
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Dec 1, 2021
#10 - Intuitive Eating Deep Dive: Discover the Satisfaction Factor
This week, Naomi & Sadie do a deep dive into Intuitive Eating Principle #5 - Discover the Satisfaction Factor. This principle is all about recognizing that food can actually be pleasurable! Our entry point into ditching diets is often the concept that food is fuel, and the earlier principles of Intuitive Eating help us to embrace that entry point and honor our biological needs for food. But this principle is where we start to move past that entry point to see food as so much more than fuel. It’s an emotional, social, cultural, and sensory experience that is deeply human and personal. In this episode we discuss: why this principle is considered to be the “hub” of Intuitive Eating; why distinguishing nutrition and nourishment is an important part of this work; how it can be challenging to tune into satisfaction with eating when we don’t really even know what kinds of foods we like and don’t like anymore due to dieting; how this principle helps us personalize our relationship to…
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Nov 24, 2021
#9 - Intuitive Eating Deep Dive - Challenge the Food Police
This week, Naomi & Sadie do a deep dive into Intuitive Eating Principle #4 - Challenge the Food Police. This principle is all about unpacking & reframing our thoughts, beliefs, and rules about food (and bodies - because, let's face it, food rules are really body rules). This episode covers: identifying our inner & outer food police, why it's important to trace the origins of our beliefs, and impactful ways to reframe our diet culture beliefs. Plus, we have some nuanced conversations about how the food police and the real police disproportionately harm the same people & why it's important to talk back to medical weight stigma. *
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Nov 17, 2021
#8 - Intuitive Eating Deep Dive: Make Peace With Food
This week, Naomi & Sadie do a deep dive into Intuitive Eating Principle #3 - Make Peace With Food. This principle can be summed up as giving ourselves unconditional permission to eat all foods. And if just reading that made you feel super uncomfortable, then this episode is definitely for you! This episode covers: why restriction & rules eventually leads to rebellion; why feeling out of control around food usually means we need more permission, not less; the difference (and similarities) between biological & mental restriction; common food fears & how to address them; and how ethical objections & food allergies/intolerances fit into the idea of unconditional permission. And, since this concept can feel so hard to grasp, this episode is chock full of personal stories & experiences, to help put these high-level concepts into perspective. Plus, Naomi shares a story from her teenage years that might get her grounded!*
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Nov 10, 2021
#7 - Intuitive Eating Deep Dive: Honor Your Hunger
This week, Naomi & Sadie do a deep dive into Intuitive Eating Principle #2 - Honor Your Hunger. The most basic explanation of this principle is to eat when you’re hungry - to recognize & honor our biological signals, and to keep our bodies adequately fed & fueled. This is a cornerstone to the whole Intuitive Eating process because it’s the first step to rebuilding trust in our bodies (and vice versa). In this episode we: discuss the mental & physical effects of restriction; review some common hunger signals that we might be overlooking; check in about some barriers to our ability to feel hunger cues; explain why "just listen to your body" is terrible advice (unless it's coming from an old southern lady teaching line dancing🤣); and answer some listener questions about how to apply this principle! Plus, don't miss our digs at Gwyneth Paltrow & our first ever podcast disagreement!
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Nov 3, 2021
#6 - Intuitive Eating Deep Dive: Reject the Diet Mentality
This week, Naomi & Sadie kick off a series of episodes that dive deep into each of the Intuitive Eating principles! This episode includes an introduction to the framework of Intuitive Eating & a discussion of Principle #1 - Reject the Diet Mentality. And, the first episode covered a lot about the concept of diet culture, this one digs into the problem with actual diets, like: the health risks of diets, the strength of the science behind the reality that diets don't work, and the harms of yo-yo dieting & weight stigma. This episode also covers: what we mean when we talk about a natural set point weight (and what we don't mean), why it's normal to still want weight loss when we first start Intuitive Eating, how we can bridge the gap between intellectual understanding & belief, and how this work improves so many aspects of our lives. Plus, why Noom is absolutely not Intuitive Eating!!
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Oct 27, 2021
#5 - Diet & Health Red Flags
In this episode, Sadie & Naomi talk all about diet & health red flags….but not in the way you’ve probably heard that phrase before! Instead of the usual fearmongering about food, exercise, and body size, this episode is all about how diet culture & disordered eating or exercise behaviors can sneak up on us, and how we might be (inadvertently) contributing to some harmful social norms. Because sometimes the things we think are helpful, are actually….not so helpful. This episode covers: how health is super complicated, and not something we can judge by body size; how consent is important in all things, including conversations about health; how moralizing anything - food, exercise, bodies, health - does more harm than good; and so much more! Plus, Naomi gives us a whole lesson on Oreo flavors!
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Oct 20, 2021
#4 - Diet Talk & Boundaries
Diet talk is not a neutral act, and it can actually stand in the way of our forming deep connections and community. In this episode, Sadie & Naomi chat all about why diet talk is harmful, the difference between diet talk and diet-culture-talk, specific techniques for navigating these conversations on a personal or professional level, and how having good boundaries can actually help us form stronger relationships. (And don't miss our Whole 30 rant!)
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And be sure to check out Shame Free Fitness, Sadie's new training program for fitness professionals who strive to be the change within an industry that is centered around diet culture. You can get all the details & register at www.shamefreefitness.com!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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Oct 13, 2021
#3 - Body Feelings Are About More Than Our Bodies
How we feel about our bodies is a whole lot more complicated than advice like "just love your body" makes it seem! In this episode, Sadie & Naomi dig into how to remove binary thinking from our body feelings, the nuances of common entry points into healing our relationships to our bodies, the problems with mainstream body positivity, the societal norms and structures that influence our feelings about our bodies, and the ways in which our feelings about our bodies can impact our whole lives. (Plus, some weird metaphors from Naomi to illustrate some of these points!)
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And be sure to check out Shame Free Fitness, Sadie's new training program for fitness professionals who strive to be the change within an industry that is centered around diet culture. You can get all the details & register at www.shamefreefitness.com!
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Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @…
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Oct 6, 2021
#2 - Diet Culture is Way More Than Just Diets
Have you ever heard the phrase "diet culture" and wondered what the heck it was all about? In this episode, Sadie & Naomi do a deep dive into what diet culture is, what it means to be anti-diet culture, and all the ways that diet culture shows up in our lives far beyond whether or not we can eat ice cream.
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Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
This episode references:
The Gluten Lie: And Other Myths About What You Eat by Alan Levinovitz, PhD
Social Determinants of Health diagram
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Sep 29, 2021
#1 - Meet Naomi and Sadie!
Here's your chance to get to know us! In this episode, Sadie & Naomi discuss how their own relationships with food and their bodies has evolved, how they discovered Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size, how adopting an anti-diet lens has changed their own lives far outside of food, and who they've learned the most from over the years. And don't miss the fun facts about each of us at the end of the episode!
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Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
This episode references:
Jen Sinkler (especially Lift Weights Faster)
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch
Health at Every Size by Lindo Bacon
Body Respect by Lindo Bacon & Lucy Aphramor
Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fatphobia by Sabrina Stri…
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Aug 24, 2021
Introducing Satisfaction Factor!
Welcome to Satisfaction Factor! In this brief intro episode, Sadie & Naomi talk about their coincidental meeting, why they decided to start a podcast, and what to expect from future episodes.
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Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
Want to connect with us to deepen the conversation? Join us in our online community, The Satisfaction Space!
Want to show the world that you love the pod? Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, stickers, totebags & more at Teepublic!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
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