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The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

Full Plate by Abbie Attwood

Full Plate is a podcast about healing from diet culture, creating peace with food, reclaiming body autonomy and trust, and taking a weight-inclusive approach to our well-being. Each week, Abbie interviews guests or answers listener questions that explore our relationship to food and our bodies. Abbie is an anti-diet nutritionist with a master’s in nutrition and integrative health. She is also the founder and owner of Abbie Attwood Wellness, a virtual private practice dedicated to

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All Episodes

26:32

How Under-Eating Impacts Our Hormones and Long-Term...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/06/16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comWhat happens when a body goes quiet in its own defense? What systems shut down when we’re under-eating? (yes, even when we’re under-eating by “just a little bit”)Maybe you’ve experienced a missing period yourself.Maybe you’re deep in the perimenopause transition.Maybe you’re worried that your past dieting and intense exercise habits are showing up in ways you’re only now beginning to understand.Or maybe

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The Pressure to Perform: Body Image and ED Recovery...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/06/09

Eating disorders can show up in a multitude of ways in athletes. From how a body “should” look if we play a certain sport, to how we “should” eat for performance, to the inevitable comparison trap of teammates and competitors.I'm joined by Lex, a client I've worked with for many years now. She is incredibly special to me. We began working together when she was in high school struggling with an eating disorder and unable to participate in the sport she loves, and she recently graduated college.Lex

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32:46

Sex and Body Image: How to Get Out of Your Head and...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/06/02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comIn this week’s episode (a much-requested topic, by the way!) I sit down with fat-positive sex therapist Noelle Benach to explore the deeply complex terrain of sex, intimacy, body image, and pleasure. The first part of the episode is free for all listeners, and the full episode is available for paid subscribers on Substack. Upgrade to paid right here.Topics We Discuss:How childhood experiences with food and

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66:50

Why We're Going to Be Okay: Desiree Adaway on Hope,...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/05/26

Desiree Adaway joins the pod to help us through hard conversations in politics, body liberation, and beyond.She shares her insights on nourishment, the (white) male gaze, workplace equity, community, and why conflict is actually required in personal and societal transformation.* Desiree’s upbringing and why it lacked diet culture* Breakfast as an act of reconnection with self* Why she doesn’t give a s**t about the male gaze* What Toni Morrison taught her about bodies* The role of imagination in

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34:17

The Crunchy Wellness Spiral: Anxiety, Orthorexia, and...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/05/19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comAnti-Diet Dietitian Leah Kern joins the pod to discuss her experience with all the ways that the “crunchy granola identity” can create a funnel into disordered eating, body image struggles, and overall suffering. She and Abbie share their experiences with anxiety, the intersection of spirituality and environmentalism, and how the personal responsibility narrative can become harmful with food choices.Listen

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60:10

"There Is More to Life Than Hunger" + Exposing Diet...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/05/12

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by author Paulette Stout, who opens up about her own healing journey — one that moved her from self-judgement and secrecy to self-compassion and rebellion.Her act of radical defiance this year? Buying clothes that fit now. Not in May. Not “once she shrinks.” But in the body she has today. That shift alone says: I deserve to take up space. Right here, right now.Paulette’s new novel centers a character healing from an eating disorder, but it’s not just about the food

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27:53

Making Body Image "Less Gross" + Processing...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/05/05

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comThe first part of this episode is free, the second part is for paid subscribers. Upgrade to paid on Substack right hereCan we ever get enough support with our body image? Probably not. So, Abbie welcomes Deb Schachter, an incredible therapist who specializes in body image, for a deeper dive into the messy, multi-dimensional nature of body image. This conversation touches on analogies and helpful reframes

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40:18

Are We Anti-Protein, Anti-Health, and Anti-Vegetable...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/04/28

Is anti-diet anti-health? Anti-nutrition? Anti-weight loss? What is this all actually about, and is it getting "extreme"?If you’ve been wondering if giving yourself permission to eat freely means giving up on your health and experiencing a “free-for-all” with food, this one is for you. It’s also for you if you’re struggling to articulate a definition of diet culture to friends and family members, or are feeling conflicted about your own desire for weight loss. In this episode, Abbie explores the

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37:47

Cutting Carbs Is Not a Diabetes Treatment Plan with...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/04/21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comRegistered dietitian and diabetes care specialist Janice Dada joins the show this week to explore diabetes management from a non-diet, weight-inclusive lens.Tune in to unpack the myths that dominate diabetes care — from the demonization of rice and bread, to fears about processed foods, to the idea that weight loss is a solution, to the panic that surro…

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66:59

#163: The Wisdom in Dissociation: When Leaving Your...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/04/14

"Eating disorders are dissociative by nature. It's very difficult to be connected to your feelings while you're engaging in eating disorder behaviors. So it makes a lot of sense that people develop eating disorders as a way of keeping themselves as “safe” as possible." In this special episode, Abbie is joined by the incredible Monica Ostroff, a therapist and eating disorders specialist, to explore Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and its overlooked intersection with eating disorders. They also

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40:00

#162: "I'm In Recovery In Every Sense of the Word":...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/04/07

This is a free preview of a paid episode: the first 30 minutes are available to everyone, but to hear the full conversation, upgrade to paid on Patreon: patreon.com/fullplate (thank you, your support is what makes this podcast possible!) Abbie chats with Jo Walduck, a recovery coach, about the intersection of gender, mental health, and personal growth. Jo shares her multifaceted identity and journey through recovery from both disordered eating and alcohol use while navigating the world as a trans

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#161: The Myth of "Flattering": Clothing and Body...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/03/31

"Dress for your body type", "define your waist", and "only wear what is flattering". The anti-fat bias we talk about on this podcast all the time extends into how we dress ourselves and what we feel worthy of wearing. As our bodies change (as they will continue to do throughout our life), many of us are met with barriers to body acceptance. And our clothes are a massive part of that. But they can also be a pivotal part of our liberation. This week we're joined by Dacy Gillespie, a weight-inclusive

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51:53

#160: What Does It Really Take to Heal? [Abbie...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/03/24

Abbie is on the other side of the mic in this episode -- being interviewed on self-compassion, recovery, body changes, and healing from the toxicity of diet culture. This is an exploration of the importance of trusting your body’s signals—whether it’s hunger, rest, or grief—and how everyday acts of self-kindness can transform your relationship with your body and your whole self. Listen to the episode for more on: self-compassion as the "first step" in recovery societal pressures surrounding body

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42:27

#159: Ozempic, Body Peace, and Eating Disorder...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/03/17

You're listening to the FREE version of this episode. To hear the FULL episode, upgrade to paid on Patreon! Your support is so deeply appreciated. In this episode, Abbie welcomes Amanda Martinez Beck to the pod. Amanda is a fat activist and educator, and she shares her journey with eating disorder recovery, diabetes, the importance of self-care, and the complexities of growing up in a body that didn't fit societal norms. She also talks openly about parenting, and what it means to her to foster a

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47:36

#158: "Body Image Touches Everything" with Body Image...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/03/10

Charlotte Markey, PhD joins the pod to speak with Abbie about her research on body image and what the evidence really says about what shapes and influences the way we feel about ourselves. As Dr. Markey says in this episode, "body image touches everything." And that’s why it’s so important that we talk about it — not just as a fluffy concept that centers on our appearance, but as a multifaceted concept that influences the way we show up in the world. Listen to hear more about: What’s on

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54:07

#157: Why You Feel Like You're Never Enough (And How...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/03/03

If you've ever felt exhausted by trying to meet the expectations of others, worried about people's opinions, or frustrated and depleted by never feeling quite good enough, this one is for you. Beatriz Albina, nurse practitioner and somatic life coach, joins Abbie to explore the concept of emotional outsourcing, the importance of self-validation, and the journey of reclaiming our voice and authenticity. They discuss cultural connections through food, the significance of understanding and addressing

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15:41

Neurodivergence, Perfectionism, and Eating Disorders

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/02/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.comTen years into recovering from an eating disorder, I was diagnosed with OCD. It was like discovering a missing puzzle piece—one that had been there all along but never quite fit until that moment. When it finally clicked into place, so did so many childhood experiences: the panic attacks, the relentless body image struggles, the deep, aching sense that …

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15:42

#156: What Are Eating Disorders Really About? A...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/02/24

This is a free preview of a bonus episode. You can hear the full conversation when you upgrade to paid on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullplate In this episode, Abbie sits down with Elizabeth, a long-time listener and passionate reader and baker, to discuss her journey through recovery, how neurodivergence plays a role in EDs, the challenges of unlearning diet culture, and the role of perfectionism in both disordered eating and healing. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences with treatment, the

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38:10

#155: Healing with Chronic Pain: On Grief,...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/02/17

If you’re struggling with chronic pain, alongside body image or disordered eating challenges, this episode is for you. 🎧 The first 40 minutes of this conversation are FREE! Listen to the extended version of this episode when you subscribe to Patreon starting at just $5/month or $50/year. Abbie is joined by DK Ciccone to talk about all things chronic pain, delving into its impact on movement, identity, and mental health. Together, they explore how to rebuild our relationship with movement after

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13:57

#154: Dating in Recovery: Navigating Diet Culture in...

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS ·

2025/02/10

This is a free preview of a bonus episode. To hear the full conversation, become a paid subscriber to the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/fullplate. Your support on Patreon is what makes this show possible. Thank you so much! Abbie answers a listener question about the challenges of dating and relationships amidst diet culture -- especially while navigating a history of body control, body shame, and disordered eating. Our listener's concerns are about dating men who are overly focused on fitness

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