Beyond Beauty Project: The Podcast

• The Food Rules That Are Ruining Your Relationship with Your Body with Dr. Morgan Francis, Psy.D., LPC

  This week, Bridgett is joined by Dr. Morgan Francis, a Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Therapist, and fierce advocate for breaking the mental health shame game. With over 20 years of experience treating body image and eating disorders, Dr. Morgan shares her personal journey, unpacks the toxic grip of perfectionism, and helps us rethink what it means to truly nourish ourselves.Dr. Morgan Francis shares her expertise on intuitive eating, raising body-aware kids, and rebuilding trust in your body — plus why "the most addictive food is the one you tell yourself you can’t have." This is a must-listen for anyone ready to step off the hamster wheel of “not good enough” and embrace a more compassionate, attuned relationship with food and self.You can follow Dr. Morgan Francis on Instagram and visit her website for more! Subscribe to the newsletter: https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter Learn about Keynotes & Workshops: https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on Instagram, YouTube, and visit our website!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Food Freedom while Swimming in Diet Culture with Jenn Messina, RD

  Bridgett welcomes Jenn Messina, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor from North Vancouver, B.C., passionate about holistic health and practices through the lens of Health at Every Size®, food neutrality, and Intuitive Eating. Initially educated in a weight-centric paradigm 17 years ago, Jenn reached a turning point, realizing there had to be a better way—not just for herself but also for her daughter. Determined to break the generational cycle of dieting she witnessed in her own family, Jenn shifted her focus toward an individualized, more compassionate approach to nutrition. Listen to Bridgett and Jenn’s valuable conversation on how embracing food as a source of culture, connection, and joy can help you overcome diet culture's pervasive influence and heal disordered eating patterns. Connect with Jenn on Instagram and explore her resources at www.jennmessina.com. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter Learn about Keynotes & Workshops: https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on Instagram, YouTube, and visit our website!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Beyond with B vol. 3 - Mind Your Body, Mind Your Plate

  Diet culture, ever-changing beauty trends, and the constant stream of "What I Eat in a Day" videos from influencers can disrupt your connection with your body's true needs, affecting how you nourish yourself.In Volume 3 of Beyond with B, Bridgett reflects on her experiences as a model during the late '90s "Waif Era," when ultra-thin figures dominated the fashion scene. Surrounded by disordered eating patterns, she unknowingly developed her own method of intuitive eating, Mind Your Body, Mind Your Plate—a self-care framework that integrates intuition, emotion, and rational thought—which she used to maintain her mental health. Join Bridgett as she guides you through her method. This approach aims to help you achieve peace with your body by releasing micromanagement and encouraging meaningful connections during meals with family and friends.Subscribe to the newsletter: https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter Learn about Keynotes & Workshops: https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on Instagram, YouTube, and visit our website!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Revolutionizing Beauty with Anita Bhagwandas

  This week, Bridgett interviews Anita Bhagwandas, an award-winning journalist and beauty editor with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Anita has held senior editorial positions at prominent publications, including Stylist, Marie Claire, and Women's Health, and contributed to Vogue, Elle, Allure, i-D, Evening Standard, Glamour, The Telegraph, and many more. Currently, she serves as The Guardian's beauty columnist and freelance Beauty Director at Condé Nast Traveller. Her debut book, Ugly: Giving Us Back Our Beauty Standards, explores the origins and impacts of societal beauty norms, encouraging readers to redefine beauty on their own terms. ​In this episode, the two explore Anita's journey from using makeup to fit in to challenging conventional standards throughout her career. They chat about topics such as the influence of historical forces on beauty ideals, the role of social media, and the concept of "pretty privilege." Anita shares insights on the intersection of race and beauty standards and how we can rediscover joy in beauty beyond traditional definitions.Take a listen to discover the roots of beauty standards and how they manifest in our current social-media-driven world. Follow Anita on Instagram, subscribe to her substack, The Powder Room, and read her book UGLY!Subscribe to the newsletter: https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter Learn about Keynotes & Workshops: https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on Instagram, YouTube, and visit our website!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Childhood Struggles to Comedic Empowerment with Anna Przy

  Imagine being six years old and already feeling the weight of societal expectations about your body. Anna Przy transformed early struggles into comedic empowerment, using her sweet, honest, and wildly entertaining humor as a tool for self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-love. In this episode, Bridgett chats with Anna, a comedian and content creator known for her iconic catchphrases and relatable humor. The two discuss Anna's battle with an eating disorder, shaped by a family that prized physical appearance and competitiveness, leading to a complex relationship with her body from a young age.​ Her journey is a testament to the power of embracing one's true self and finding laughter amidst life's challenges.For more of Anna's insights and humor, check out her book, Keep It Up, Cutie!: A Not-Quite Self-Help Book, a collection of honest and hilariously encouraging messages designed to make you believe you're already enough—just the way you are. Follow Anna on Instagram for a good laugh, and visit her website!Subscribe to the newsletter: https://beyondbeautyproject.myflodesk.com/newsletter Learn about Keynotes & Workshops: https://www.beyondbeautyproject.com/workwithme For more, you can follow Beyond Beauty Project on Instagram, YouTube, and visit our website!Produced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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