In the wake of this conversation I am reminded of the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and self-compassion in dismantling the toxic narratives that govern our relationships with food and our bodies. It's a call to action for each of us to embark on our unique journey of self-exploration, to challenge the status quo, and to reclaim our inherent worth beyond the confines of diet culture. As we navigate this terrain together, let us embody the resilience and courage that define true empowerment and healing.
In this episode, we're chatting about:
the misconceptions surrounding body size and health
the importance of self-compassion, and the impact of anti-diet work far beyond food and exercise
the significant roles of age, activity levels, strength, flexibility, injuries, posture, and lifestyle changes in managing pain
the myth that weight is the primary cause of joint discomfort, and how bones and joints are designed to handle progressive loads, even for those who have always lived in larger bodies
the pervasive anti-fat bias in the medical and fitness industries, where weight gain is often lazily cited as the root cause of various health issues
the importance of a more compassionate and comprehensive approach to health.
In this episode of "This Podcast Has No Name," Ren Jones dives into a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Lisa Nicole Folden, a weight and size-inclusive physical therapist and advocate of the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement. Together, they challenge the pervasive biases in the health and fitness industry, discussing how traditional weight loss goals often overlook individuals' diverse needs and experiences, particularly women. Dr. Lisa emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive and empathetic spaces that respect all body types, urging listeners to shift their focus from size to overall well-being. Whether you're a fitness professional or exploring a healthier relationship with your body, this episode offers a fresh perspective on health, fitness, and self-acceptance. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that might change how you think about health forever.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-30-not-your-average-body-talk/id1681299586?i=1000668032901
Dr. Lisa Folden, a weight and size-inclusive physical therapist, discusses the harmful effects of weight loss prescriptions and the importance of body acceptance. She emphasises the need to challenge biases in healthcare and advocates for a shift towards a weight-inclusive approach. Dr. Folden shares her personal journey of rejecting diet culture and finding peace with her body.
Our guest today is Dr. Lisa Folden, a pioneering physical therapist and a staunch advocate for weight inclusivity. Dr. Folden is challenging the deeply ingrained fatphobia in our society and debunking the myths surrounding body size and health. With her expertise, she's empowering individuals to embrace their bodies and prioritize their well-being without the constraints of societal bias.
Body image coach and weight-inclusive physical therapist Dr. Lisa Folden discusses "health at every size" and shares her journey to self acceptance and body neutrality — and how you can achieve them as well!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therinpy-with-erin-washington/id1530232466?i=1000658405112
Does existing in a larger body automatically lead to more joint pain and daily discomfort?
You may automatically assume, "yes!"...but what if that's a myth? To help navigate this popular topic I brought in Dr. Lisa, a weight-inclusive physical therapist and body image coach, to help us dive deep into how diet culture infiltrates the physical therapy space and challenge many misconceptions surrounding body size and pain.
Get ready to hear all about:
What actually causes pain (and how it’s not simply a result of body size). How to move away from the mindset that it’s your fault if you experience body aches, pains, or ailments. How to better understand the signals your body sends when you’re experiencing discomfort. One daily practice to help protect your body. & more!
Ps. Pay special attention to Dr. Lisa’s discussion on the shame people feel when they believe their body aches are their fault. You might hear some powerful parallels between the shame experienced from dieting failures and the shame related to physical ailments.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diet-culture-rebel-podcast/id1534443115?i=1000657124923
When it’s beneficial to see a physical therapistHow a physical therapist is different from a personal trainerWhy Dr. Folden does not focus on weight when treating her clients. Dr. Folden’s advice for you if you have body pain and have been told that you need to lose weight to improve this.
So, if you've ever felt that body discomfort and the advice to “just lose weight” to treat this has you feeling stuck, this episode with Dr. Lisa Folden is here to guide, inform, and empower you. Let's nourish our understanding and discover how we can respect and support our bodies, regardless of size. Stay tuned, and let's get started.
Welcome to another episode of Dirty Money with Bevin and Mike! Today, Bevin and Mike sit down with Dr. Lisa, a physical therapist advocating for inclusive health practices. This conversation dives deep into the challenges of fatphobia, weight stigma, and the harmful impact of societal norms on personal well-being.
Dr. Lisa shares her expertise on trauma-informed care, empowering listeners to embrace self-compassion, challenge toxic diet culture, and prioritize holistic wellness. We'll discuss the many parallels between working towards physical health and financial health. This episode is full of insights, personal anecdotes, and actionable steps toward reclaiming health and happiness for all bodies.
What story are you telling yourself about yourself? Are you putting unrealistic expectations on yourself when it comes to your health? Are you feeling burnt out by not looking like your peers or living the life they are?
You’re probably nodding your head right now because we all live in the world of keeping up with the Joneses. But it’s time to stop. That mindset is killing us and leading us to burn out, being overwhelmed and feeling like a failure.
Listen to my interview with Brandy Mabra, CEO of Savvy Clover Coaching & Consulting and host of CEO Conversations™: The Private Practice Podcast, on how you can overcome this mindset and learn to love your body and find peace in the journey of self-care!
What you’ll learn from this episode:
Why we all need to leave diet & hustle culture behind
How playing the comparison game is actually holding you back from your goals
The benefits of working towards harmony over balance in your life
Dr. Folden’s #1 tip to restoring your self-awareness throughout the day
Why daily self-care will bring more joy and peace
Today I'm bringing you a brief history into my competitive CrossFit days and my relationship with my body. I'll teach you why actually under-eating led to worse performance and more injury.
I also talk about how intentional fat loss is a red herring for what you actually want. It leads to more preoccupation with weight and shape, less body satisfaction, and less sustainability with healthy behaviours.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-mirror/id1451178019?i=1000645162816
On this week's first episode of the new Feeling Lighter podcast, we're thrilled to welcome to the podcast Dr. Lisa Folden, a physical therapist and health coach who is passionately guiding people toward self-acceptance and inner wisdom in their wellness journeys.. Listen in as our hosts and Coach Tyler share their personal journeys of struggling with diet culture and finding self-acceptance. They discuss shedding limiting beliefs around worth being tied to appearance and achievements in order to embrace inner peace. Tune in as they talk about moving from self-judgment to self-love through mindset shifts and learn how valuing your inner light can set you free.
Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM certified behavior change specialist, and Anti-diet Health & Body Image Coach. She is here to illuminate your body image awareness. Dr. Folden is opening up about the standards of beauty, body image, and acceptance. She gives us tips we can apply today, books to read, and how she practices her own self care.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-157-never-enough/id1514418613?i=1000635041633
*Trigger Warning* This episode discusses topics including eating disorders, disordered eating, intentional weight loss, and other sensitive topics.
In this episode, Katie and Dr. Lisa Folden dive deep into the nuances between toxic diet culture and toxic exercise culture. They discuss how our societal norms around exercise and movement are often rooted in aesthetics, praise, and competition rather than true self-care. Lisa shares her perspective as a physical therapist on how many popular forms of exercise can actually lead to long-term pain and dysfunction. The team urges us to examine our intentions with movement and consider how our 80-year-old selves would want us to care for our bodies. Tune in for an insightful and compassionate discussion about relating to fitness and our physical selves from a place of self-love rather than self-judgment.
In episode 18 of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Dr. Lisa Folden and I explore what it looks like to break up with diet culture.
This week we go deep on perfectionism — specifically how it shows up in the worth and value we tie to our appearance, health, and achievements. We also bust open many myths about weight and health, including whether weight actually causes joint pain, if diabetes is preventable, and the long-term damage of intentional weight loss.
*Trigger Warning* This episode contains sensitive topics including weight loss, dieting, disordered eating, and eating disorders.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-bodies-nutrition/id1572284948?i=1000627591457
In Episode 14 of our podcast, we have the privilege of inviting Dr. Lisa Folden, a renowned physical therapist and wellness provider who emphasizes the HAES (Health at Every Size) perspective. This enlightening discussion dives deep into the topic of weight bias, unpacking how these deeply ingrained prejudices can influence the quality and nature of healthcare provided, oftentimes to the detriment of those on the receiving end. We also explore the fundamental principles of body positivity, understanding how a shift in societal perception could lead to more inclusive and effective healthcare practices. This is a pivotal conversation for all our listeners, as we work towards creating a more accepting and understanding world for women of all shapes and sizes.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-podcast-has-no-name/id1681299586?i=1000622067743
Dr. Lisa and I discuss intuitive eating, inequity in health care for people in larger bodies, false assumptions like that of the relationship between joint pain and body weight, and how to seek neutrality and respect in your views of different body types.
So much more happened in this amazing discussion with Dr. Lisa, and you'll have to tune in to learn all about it!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-perinatal-podcast/id1590957531?i=1000629140938
The pressure is ENOUGH! We're exhausted. The frenzy for a 'Summer body,' the expectations following postpartum, and the unending demands of snap-back culture. Society, can we catch a breath? In today's discussion, I'm joined by Body Image Coach Dr. Lisa. We're delving into a range of topics – handling postpartum bodily changes, navigating difficult body image days, and fostering a more positive connection with our bodies.
We will discuss:
The importance of positive messaging around bodies and the process of self-acceptance.
The dangers of dieting, the impact diet messaging can have on kids, and what diet culture takes away from us.
Her role as a weight-inclusive physical therapist helping individuals gain strength, improve flexibility, improve bone density, and safely participate in joyful movement.
And much more!
https://sunnysideupnutrition.com/episode/ep-84-ditching-diets-with-lisa-folden/
Do you count calories? Intermittent fast? Have you been on a diet for decades only to gain weight?
Have you been prescirbed weight loss by medical professionals?
Are you sure to get in an extra 30 minutes at the gym so you can enjoy dessert on date night?
Do you loathe exercise but believe it is necessary if you want to "manage your weight"?
What if all of that is a narrative we have been fed for a purpose that does not serve us? What if it actually harms us?
What if we spend most of our days berating ourselves, beating ourselves up, starving ourselves, missing out on life with the people we love and more for science that doesn't exist? And we do it all in exchange for advnacing our careers, living fully with our families, building the business we have always wanted to build and exploring the things that bring us joy so we can do more of them.
In this conversation of Flipping The Lid, we are joined by Dr. Lisa Folden to discuss the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and self-care in personal growth.
She shares her journey discovering the harm of traditional health and fitness beliefs, unlearning unrealistic expectations, and, healing her relationship with her mother.
We talked about the challenges and joys of parenthood, struggles with body image, and changes in the beliefs of parenthood.
This week I talk with Dr. Lisa Folden about toxic diet culture and body image!
As a body positive women’s health expert and health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, body acceptance and breaking up with toxic diet culture.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PbkhoteSZxszkZlravReg?si=21e339dd3f7e401b
Learning to move joyfully is a vital well-being component. Dr. Lisa Folden shares many fabulous tips and aspects of her healing journey in today’s episode; it is a must-listen.
The Drs covered a lot of ground in this exciting conversation from health at every size, joyful movement, fat acceptance, intuitive eating, anti-diet, and more! And remember, if you are looking to work on your relationship with your body…you gotta get naked! Dr. Lisa is a superstar, and chatting with her on the podcast was an honor.
https://drmcselfcare.com/podcast/52-learning-to-move-joyfully/
Breaking up with Diet Culture & Reimagining Movement with Physical Therapist Dr. Lisa Folden - Ep 86
Dr. Lisa N. Folden is a North Carolina licensed physical therapist, NASM-certified behavior change specialist (health coach), and the owner of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy & Wellness Consultants in Charlotte, NC.
As a body-positive women’s health expert and health at every size (HAES®️) ambassador, Dr. Folden assists women seeking healthier lifestyles. Her weight-neutral approach encourages intuitive eating, body acceptance, and breaking up with toxic diet culture.
Breaking up with diet culture isn't easy, it takes time and it not easy. We don't even realize all the harmful things we say to people that are actually promoting a toxic diet culture. Dr Folden tells us how she coaches people on how to unlearn diet culture and examine their history with it. Dr. Folden is a certified behavior team specialist, health coach and an owner of Healthy Fit Physical Therapy.
”I need to lose weight to run.”
Truth Bombs with Dr. Lisa
Dr. Lisa Folden talks about how fitness and health looks different for everyone and how our bodies are supposed to change. It can be challenging to unlearn what diet culture has told us.
EPISODE 35 – How To Break Up With Diet Culture
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL HEAR:
In this episode, you’ll meet and hear Dr. Lisa Folden, founder of Healthy Phit Physical Therapy and Wellness Consultants
What you’ll learn:
You’ll learn what diet culture is, how to recognize it in your day-to-day life and how to once and for all, walk away from it and live a life of freedom rooted in joyful movement and body peace.
https://theknowwomen.com/episode-35-how-to-break-up-with-diet-culture/
Redefining Health and Physical Therapy with Dr. Lisa Folden
Join us, as we discuss how Dr. Lisa overcame her struggle with diet culture and how this helped redefine her view of health and her physical therapy practice.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-bodies-nutrition/id1572284948?i=1000580657779
With Dr. Lisa Folden
Dr. Lisa Folden is an advocate for HAES (health at every size) living. She has recently written some children's books on the topic and is here to talk a little about what diet culture means for women and children.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/with-dr-lisa-folden/id1564983421?i=1000571094935
Dr. Lisa Folden, Vol. 8
In our discussion, we talk about the challenges and politics she faced while starting her practice here. Dr. Folden also talks about why she decided to become a Physical Therapist and why she choose to help her patients focus more on maintaining a healthy lifestyle for yourself personally and not just dieting. I also ask her what does she think about body shaming? I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation. Hope you all do as well!
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/whogotnextclt/episodes/2022-05-12T05_45_27-07_00
A Must Have For Mother's Day After 40
This episode's guest Dr. Lisa Folden says it best, "if you're not taking care of yourself, you won't be able to take care of all the things (and people) that matter most to you."
Being Real AF Online...as a licensed professional with Dr. Lisa Folden, DPT
How do you show up as your FULL self, when you are working as a professional in an industry like healthcare and what everyone is doing is boring? Listen in as TaVona picks Dr. Lisa Folden’s brain to find out how she got the courage to show up 100% as herself.
#36 Navigating joint pain and fitness barriers in a larger body [with Physical Therapist, Dr. Lisa Folden]
Dr. Lisa shares with us how she got started in Physical Therapy, why she chose a weight-neutral approach to health, common misconceptions regarding fitness and body size, and some of the lessons she has learned along the way. We also talk about practical and easy steps you can take if you are seeking a healthier lifestyle.
Body of Truth by Harriet Brown with Dr. Lisa Folden
My discussion with Dr. Lisa Folden about Harriet Brown's Body of Truth.
https://fatgirlbookclub.simplecast.com/episodes/body-of-truth-by-harriet-brown-with-dr-lisa-folden
Health At Every Size with Dr. Lisa Folden - The intentional Well-Being Podcast with Dianne Bondy
Join Dianne Bondy and special guest Dr. Lisa Folden as they discuss Health at Every Size, what being BIPOC means to them, what wellness looks like and many more juicy topics!
Unpacking Diet Culture & Body Image w/ HER Expert Panelists, Fall Roundtable - Episode 14
The third HER Health Collective Roundtable of 2021 focused on exploring diet culture and body image issues. Our quarterly roundtables bring the HER Expert Panelists together to share their knowledge and discuss important health topics that affect mothers. It’s our hope that shedding light on this important topic and having open discussions like this, will help reduce the number of women who are silently struggling.
How Health at Every Size Increases Peace and Respect Within your Body
I’m delighted to have Dr. Lisa Folden on the show today to discuss Health at Every Size. Yes, that’s a thing, and it’s real. Dr. Lisa is a licensed physical therapist, behavior change specialist and mom-focused health & wellness coach. As a body positive women’s health expert, health at every size (HAES) ambassador, private practice owner and mom of three, Dr. Lisa understands the complex needs of the modern busy woman. Therefore, she considers helping busy moms find their ‘healthy’ as one of her of top priorities.
Health at Every Size - Episode 4
Dr. Lisa Folden, Licensed Physical Therapist, Author, and Mom-Focused Health Coach, joins us to talk about fatphobia in healthcare. She demystifies myths about being fat and discusses how we can redefine health for each unique person. She works with women to be their happiest and healthiest, on their own terms!
Diet Culture and Fat Phobia in Healthcare & PT - Episode 559
In this episode, Physical Therapist and Owner of Healthy Phit Therapy & Wellness Consultants, Dr. Lisa Folden, talks about diet culture.
Today, Lisa talks about the pervasive nature of diet culture, how to reconcile diet culture with physical therapy recommendations, and how to support patients who are on their weight loss journey. What is diet culture?
Hear about weight biases and phobias and how to deal with them, the Health At Every Size movement, and get Lisa’s advice to her younger self, all on today’s episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.
Physical Therapy in a Non-Diet Approach
The size of a patient’s body is erroneously blamed for a lot of health conditions, but that blame is doubly true for patients in large bodies suffering with chronic pain, joint pain, back pain, and mobility issues.
Weight stigma doesn’t end at the doctor’s office if physical therapy becomes part of the care plan, and the patient is shuttled from one weight-focused provider to another.
However, this week’s guest Dr. Lisa Folden is going to open your mind to an entirely different point of view. She is a weight-inclusive, body positive, HAES® aligned physical therapist and wellness consultant, and she is going to blow the cover off everything you have questioned about diet culture and your physical body.
Dr. Lisa takes a deep dive into her best tips to finding food freedom and setting up an environment that respects your child’s intuitive eating. She also, explains how you can refocus your health goals, the stigmas she still faces, how you can actually get to body positivity.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimal-body/id1507215810?i=1000531678876
Fat friendly physical therapist Dr. Lisa Folden joins us this week to answer listener questions about how to develop a relationship with exercise that isn’t compulsive or exhausting, and how movement can improve your health even when it isn’t focused on weight loss.
Dr. Lisa explains to us why we are more than a body and how the body positivity movement can become toxic. This episode is full of practical ideas on how to respect your body, even when you don’t know where to start.
Talking all about redefining Wellness...since diet culture is trying to co-opt it.
https://swirlandsippodcast.buzzsprout.com/769337/8546646-wellness-redefined
We discuss the importance of meal planning and provide some tips to get started!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lunch-and-learn-with-dr-berry/id1249875787?i=1000446876200
We discuss body image and motherhood, redefining health, practical Ideas for exercise & joyful movement, why exercise focused on weight loss is hard to maintain and why diets don’t work
Come listen to my tips and tricks to integrate wellness daily
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-a-wellness-a-priority/id1276308195?i=1000415609696
We spent some time talking about my journey to becoming a Physical Therapist and her passion for helping people attain healthy lifestyles!
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CLCkVzdD5OM/?igshid=1ly4ao9b6kkuy
Interested in becoming a Physical Therapist or hearing about our experience as Black Women PTs. We both love being physical therapists and are so excited to watch our field grow!
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGanXnTq6gf/?igshid=1n7bpz4kzga7a
Our discussion of ways to boost your mood with no meds!
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CLYGv4Ipm9S/?igshid=11csft81ge3h0
My wonderful riding wide interview with Maggie from ROG Radio Africa
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CL17D-THqDE/?igshid=116oyt31ielhu
Find Your Healthy!!
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CLscJktHmhJ/?igshid=1dxwenf2t2osl
5 Movements to Get Through the Day
https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=652359395242637&ref=watch_permalink
How I help busy moms find their 'healthy' lifestyles by guiding their food, exercise, and wellness choices through organization, planning strategies, and holistic goal setting.
"We are breaking stigmas with regard to our health. Are you a victim of diet culture? Do you let size determine your overall health? Do you want to learn how to achieve the best health possible? A great conversation about the true definition of health and how you can become the healthiest version of yourself!"
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-renewed/id1549248771?i=1000515436473