💛 Fat-Positive Fertility with Nicola Salmon

from Shoulders Down · host Leah Kern

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by advocate, author, and fat positive fertility specialist, Nicola Salmon. Nicola is a prominent figure in the world of fat activism, and the leading voice for fat folks seeking fertility support. She’s also the author of the groundbreaking book “Fat and Fertile.”Together, we discuss:Why it’s time to ditch the myth that fat people have more challenges with fertilityHow to honor the body’s nervous system response when seeking out fertility supportThe misconception of calorie restriction for fertility improvementWhat it looks like to take a holistic approach towards health that spans beyond weight Mentioned in the episode:The Real Reason Why Being Higher Weight Leads to Negative Health Outcomes (it's not the weight)More from Nicola:Follow Nicola on InstagramNicola's WebsiteNicola’s Book: Fat and FertileMore from Leah:Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: [email protected]🍽️ Are you overwhelmed by figuring out what to eat without the structure of diet rules? Enroll in our upcoming live workshop, WHAT TO EAT, on August 10th @ 3pm PT. Use code PODCAST at checkout to get $7 off.

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