This Is (Not) About Your Body

Sep 24 2024 120 ep. 45 mins 29
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Welcome! This Is (Not) About Your Body is a body neutrality podcast hosted by Jessi Kneeland, author of BODY NEUTRAL: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues. Exploring all the real and deeper issues impacting body image, it features interviews on a wide range of relevant topics like mental health, intuitive eating, fatphobia, beauty ideals, sexuality, and gender.

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This Is Not About Your Body | Secret Lives of Mormon Wives | S3E14

Sep 24 2024 46 mins  
Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm discussing the recent phenomenon of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives through the lens of the Body Image Avatars. I really enjoyed doing that for the Bachelorette and I'm exploring different avenues of content and tying in popular culture moments with aspects of my work. Again, no worries if you haven't watched or actively don't

This Is Not About Your Body | Jenn Tran - The Bachelorette & The Body Image Avatars | S3E13

Sep 10 2024 58 mins  
Welcome back to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm discussing the recent Bachelorette season and particularly the finale through the lens of the Body Image Avatars. Don't worry if you haven't watched or actively don't watch these kind of shows, this is more an analysis of how they can tie into the Avatars with no prior knowledge needed. - - - - - - My book, "Body Neutral: A

This Is Not About Your Body | Sleep Neutrality w/ Sarah Petroski | S3E12

May 21 2024 67 mins  
Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Sarah Petroski! Sarah is a sleep coach and sleep medicine post-grad at the University of Oxford who helps tired but wired creative entrepreneurs optimize their sleep. I'm excited to chat with her about common sleep challenges, myths, and solutions. Find more from Sarah on her website and Instagram: https://www.sleepfit

This Is Not About Your Body | Nervous System Regulation w/ Jessica Maguire | S3E11

May 07 2024 67 mins  
Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm talking with Jessica Maguire, a physiotherapist and creator of the Nervous System School, who teaches people to repair their nervous system using the vagus nerve. Jessica has a book coming out in August called The Nervous System Reset, I can't wait! Find more from Jessica on her website and Instagram: https://www.nervoussystemsc

This Is Not About Your Body | Gender Transition w/ Emme Reynolds | S3E10

Apr 23 2024 63 mins  
Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Emme Reynolds! Emme is a transgender parent to two children in a blended family who shares her journey of self-discovery and transitions on her Instagram and encourages open and honest conversations about gender identity. I've followed Emme for years and I'm so excited to have her on the podcast! Find more from Emme on

This Is Not About Your Body | Relationship Anxiety with Sarah Yudkin | S3E9

Apr 16 2024 60 mins  
Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Sarah Yudkin to talk about relationship anxiety! Sarah is a relationship anxiety coach, the founder of You Love and You Learn, and the host of the You Love and You Learn podcast, where she explores the nuance and context missing in most modern relationship advice. Find more from Sarah on her Instagram and find

This Is Not About Your Body | Erotic Liberation & S*x as a Skill w/ Luna Matatas | S3E8

Apr 09 2024 62 mins  
Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm excited to talk with Luna Matatas! Luna is a sex and pleasure educator with over 18 years of experience teaching sex and empowerment workshops. Today we'll dig into some topics that normally tend to be considered awkward or taboo and I can't wait! Find more from Luna on her website: https://lunamatatas.com/en-us - - - - - - My b

This Is Not About Your Body | Lipedema Visibility with Brena Jean | S3E7

Apr 02 2024 76 mins  
Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Brena Jean! Brena is a self-identified fat, black, queer engineer who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lipedema. She's now a storyteller, speaker, and Lipedema advocate who creates content that teaches, inspires, and gives a spotlight to underrepresented folks. Find more from Brena on her website and social media: https://ww

This Is Not About Your Body | The Liberating Potential of Non-Monogamy w/ Mel Cassidy | S3E6

Mar 19 2024 72 mins  
Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm sitting down with Mel Cassidy to dig into the concepts involved with non-monogamy. Mel is a mixed-race relationship coach and sex-positive nerd who works with queer and questioning people and those who love them, as well as those who are exploring and practicing honest, open relationships. Find more from Mel on her website and s

This Is Not About Your Body | Diet Culture and Mindful Eating w/ Dr. Alexis Conason | S3E5

Mar 12 2024 60 mins  
Welcome to This Is Not About Your Body! This week I'm joined by Dr. Alexis Conason, a New York City based clinical psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, creator of the Anti Diet Mindful Eating Program and author of the book "The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself from the Diet Cycle with Mindful Eating and Radical Self-Acceptance". Find mor