Today Virginia is chatting with Jessica Wilson, MS, RD. Jessica is a dietitian and community organizer who co-created the #amplifymelanatedvoices challenge which went viral in 2020. She is also the author of It's Always Been Ours: Rewriting the Story of Black Women’s Bodies which came out in February. If you are someon... more
We discuss whether autoimmune diets really work, placebo effects and the problem with anecdotal evidence about diets, and the harmful side effects that can come from restricting what you eat. For lots more on wellness culture, check out the new Rethinking Wellness podcast! Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or sign... more
How do you maintain a healthy self image when almost all of the media you consume feeds a narrative that leaves you out of what is centered as good for you and the “ideal”? Felicia and Ivy chat with clinical dietitian, author, and activist Jessica Wilson to discuss body image and the harsh effects mainstream diet cultu... more