episode 72: the story about fat positive fertility with Nicola Salmon

This week, Ali and Hannah are especially excited to sit down with Nicola Salmon, a leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support. As an evidence based fertility coach and author of the groundbreaking book Fat and Fertile, Nicola brings a fresh, fat-positive perspective to her work. Nicola uses her platform to challenge weight stigma in the fertility world and empower plus-sized individuals to take control of their reproductive health with confidence. Nicola combines her expertise, background in science and personal experience of being pregnant in a fatphobic health care system to share a thought provoking story that you cannot miss! From self acceptance inspired by her first born, to tackling fatphobia head-on, and navigating the whirlwind of research on fatness and fertility, Nicola, Ali, and Hannah talk about it all and more! Do I need to lose weight to have a safe pregnancy? How effective are fertility treatments for larger bodied people? Am I really a high risk pregnancy if I have a higher BMI? Should I question my practitioner's advice to lose weight before getting pregnant? If you are ready to be inspired and informed, sit back, press play and listen in as Nicola, Hannah and Ali talk all things fatness and fertility! How to find Nicola Salmon: Website: https://nicolasalmon.co.uk/links/ Instagram: @fatpositivefertility Book: Fat and Fertile Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Thursdays at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way.    Hannah and Ali are excited to announce a new way to work with them. Starting September 2024 they are offering a new Intuitive Eating program designed for individuals who are interested in learning intuitive eating principles and practicing these new skills with a safe, supportive community. It will be a 10 session program, with each session offering a 45 minute meal support at lunch, followed by a 45 minute process group exploring each of the intuitive eating principles. Space is limited so make sure to check out things out if you are interested Lunch Time & Chill: An Intro to Intuitive Eating  If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).  The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Find-A-Dietitian/ to find a specialized dietitian in your area.