
Burnt Toast is your body liberation community. We're working to dismantle diet culture and anti-fat bias, and we have a lot of strong opinions about comfy pants. Co-hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (NYT-bestselling author of FAT TALK) and Corinne Fay (author of the popular plus size fashion newsletter Big Undies).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Health & Fitness | |||

You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith. Today, my conversation is with Rachel Cahill, a longtime anti-hunger policy advocate based in Ohio.
Rachel and her team support national and state-level organizations fighting every day to e... more
Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark!
We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it's time for your December Extra Butter episode.
Today we've got a couple of rants and answers to your listener questions. On the agenda:
⭐️ The tyranny of S... more
We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay and it’s time for your Indulgence Gospel — Thanksgiving Edition!
We often skip an episode drop on this day, but given how high pressure Thanksgiving can be for food, bodies and people, we thought...maybe y... more
You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith. Today, my conversation is with Debra Benfield, RDN.
Deb is a registered dietitian/nutritionist with 40 years of experience helping people heal their relationship with food, movement and their... more
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One of the most inane shows I have ever listened to. A complete waste of time.
I can’t express how much this podcast has meant to me, and truly to so many sides of me—the mom unlearning that food is one of the ways I must show love for my kid whose sensory processing differences leave room for only 5% fat Fage yogurt and non-squishy chocolate cookies; the millennial seeking to divest herself from diet culture and actually internalize that health is possible for everyone but its performance is owed to absolutely nobody (and health and worthiness aren’t synonymous!); the cis... more
From a mid-forties mom, this is so relatable and such important discussion. Plus the shoes recs are on-point. Thanks!
Thank you, Virginia, for your insightful takes on difficult topics. And thanks for stopping me from buying a Nood!! Love you keep up the good work.
Really appreciate this show and the important discussions that take place
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Focusing on body liberation, the content addresses the complex interplay of societal expectations surrounding body image and diet culture. Through a series of engaging discussions and interviews, topics range from ageism, beauty standards, and parenting challenges, to the cultural ramifications of diet culture. Unique insights from experts in nutrition, activism, and personal journeys are highlighted, creating a supportive environment aimed at dismantling harmful norms and fostering acceptance for all body types. The show's vibrant community aspect, combined with its focus on thoughtful dialogue, makes it appealing for listeners seeking an honest exploration of body positivity and health beyond conventional metrics.
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