83: The things you learn to question—from weight-loss diets to "Fat" Monica

Jessi Haggerty, aka host of The Body Love Project podcast, joins me on the show. We talk about how she began questioning the efficacy of weight-loss diets in college, and how that felt as a young RD. Jessi is also a personal trainer, tired of the fat-phobia and fear-based food messaging in the fitness industry. Her work is based around body inclusivity, women's health, and creating environments supportive of Intuitive Eating and Health at Every Size (HAES).  Also in this episode: Jessi shares a personal update that explains why we've heard a little less from her on her podcast and blog this year. And we dive into a discussion about how our favorite TV shows of yore don't quite hold up in the body and weight-inclusive world we want to foster. (Looking at you, FRIENDS and SATC. Though, the list is long!)  Things and links mentioned in the show:  Jessi Haggerty Real Talk blog post: "I don't want to be a dietitian anymore" The Body Love Project podcast Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Way That Works, by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resche  Intuitive Eating podcast series on RD Real Talk The One About Friends, by Kelsey Miller #WokeCharlotte & Every Outfit on SATC Extended conversations about podcast episodes, Q&A, and community chats with the RD Real Talk Patreon! Join here, for just $1.  Interested in the Weight-Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics event series? Join our email list! More: weightinclusiveconference.com  This episode is sponsored by Simple Mills. Check out their snacks, baking mixes, and frostings on SimpleMills.com Other stuff: Your host, Heather Caplan: HeatherCaplan.com, @heatherDCRD, @RDRealTalk Have you left a review on iTunes yet? If not, please do! Click here and tap the stars. Questions or requests for the show? Reach out: RDRealTalk @ Gmail.com Thank you for listening!