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Taking Up Space with Cassie Krajewski
by Cassie Krajewski, LCSW, CST, Body Trust
Welcome to ”Taking Up Space,” the podcast where we delve into the depths of embodiment, healing, and body liberation. Join Cassie Krajewski, a seasoned clinical social worker, sex therapist, and Body Trust® Provider as we explore what it truly means for folks to reclaim their bodies, their inner knowing, and their lives, in a world that often seeks to diminish their voices and experiences. Join us as we challenge societal norms and reclaim our right to take up space as an act of liberation and resistance.
Episodes
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Midlife and Menopause as a Power Shift
In this episode, our conversation centers on redefining midlife and menopause not as a period of decline but as a transformative threshold. The conversation challenges long-standing cultural narratives that tie women's value to youth and productivity. Guest Julie Cardoza, a licensed marriage and...
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Generational Trauma & Ancestral Strengths
In this episode of Taking Up Space, host Cassie Krajewski is joined by Erika Yourdan, trauma therapist and EMDR specialist, for a powerful and illuminating conversation on generational trauma. Together, they explore what generational trauma is, how it shows up in our lives, and the ways it’s…
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On Being a Joyful Survivor of Trauma with Amy Lynch LCSW
In this expansive and heartfelt conversation, Cassie sits down with therapist, healer, and joy-seeker Amy Rose Lynch, LCSW (she/they), whose approach to therapy and life is anything but traditional — and deeply, refreshingly human. This conversation discusses therapy, identity, embodiment, and…
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Sober Curious, Fully Alive with Nisha Patel, LPC and Sober Coach
In this episode, we welcome Nisha Patel, a therapist, sobriety coach, and speaker, who shares her personal journey of achieving sobriety and transitioning into helping others through their own recovery processes. Nisha discusses her decision to pursue a career in therapy following her own…
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Exploring Movement in Recovery with Dr. Michelle Laging
In this episode of Taking Up Space, Cassie sits down with Dr. Michelle, a Denver-based physical therapist who’s redefining what healing can look like—especially when it comes to movement and eating disorder recovery. Together, they explore what it means to return to your body through safe,...
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Raising Securely Attached and Body Positive Kids with Eli Harwood
In this powerful convo with Eli Harwood (@attachmentnerd), we explore how attachment shapes not just our connections with others, but also how we trust, care for, and take up space in our own bodies. Eli, an author of two books focusing on securely attached relationships, shares her journey...
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Embodiment as an Anchor in Challenging Times with Alison Leslie LCSW
In this episode of Taking Up Space, we sit down with Alison Leslie, a Bloomington-based therapist, EMDR trainer and consultant, and somatic experiencing practitioner, to explore the transformative power of embodiment in healing. Alison shares her personal and professional journey—how she moved…
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Beyond the Labs: A Feminist Approach to Eating Disorder Medical Care with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani
In this enlightening episode of 'Taking Up Space,' we welcome Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, a renowned internal medicine physician specializing in eating disorders. Dr. Gaudiani discusses her extensive experience and innovative approach to treating eating disorders through her outpatient clinic in…
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The Food and Money Connection (aka Money and Milkshakes) with Wendy Wright, Financial Therapist
Have you ever noticed the parallels between your relationship with food and body and your relationship with money? In this enlightening episode of Taking Up Space, we sit down with financial therapist and intuitive eating counselor Wendy Wright LMFT to explore the complex and often overlooked...
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Crashing into Embodiment: Pregnancy, Birth, & Postpartum with Monica Pearson, RCC
At some point in our lives, all of us will have experiences of crashing into our bodies in ways that we couldn't have anticipated. In this episode, we host Monica Pearson, a therapist specializing in perinatal health based in Vancouver, British Columbia. We delve into Monica's unique background,...
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Unveiling the Witch Wound and Our Collective Trauma with Jacqueline Rose Richards-Shrestha, LPC
Today we’re exploring the 'witch wound'—an intergenerational and collective trauma affecting women's voices and empowerment. Jacqueline explains how the historical persecution of women labeled as 'witches' continues to manifest today through behaviors like people-pleasing and perfectionism. The...
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Smut, Spice, and Representation with Romance Writer, Katie Duggan
Reclaiming smut and spice! Say hello to Katie Duggan (she/they), a romance author renowned for their spicy contemporary romances, shares their journey in writing and self-discovery. Katie, who identifies as fat, queer, and disabled, brings representation to the forefront of their work…
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Body Politics and Body Justice with Allyson Inez Ford, LPCC
What role do politics and power play in shaping the way we understand and treat eating disorders? This episode welcomes Allyson Inez Ford, a multiracial, queer, neurodivergent therapist specializing in Eating Disorders and OCD through a social justice lens. Alison shares insights from her…
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Reclaiming Bodily Autonomy from Purity Culture with Jesie Steffes, LPC
In this episode, we welcome Jesie Steffes, a licensed professional counselor from Colorado Springs. Jesie specializes in grief and body image and is also the founder of 'She's Well Fed,' a coaching business and podcast focused on body reclamation. The discussion dives deep into Jesie's personal...
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The Intersection of Trauma and OCD with Bronwyn Shroyer, LCSW
What's trauma and what's OCD and how can we tell which is which? In this episode, we speak with Bronwyn Shroyer, a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana. Bronwyn shares her personal and professional journey, focusing on her work with OCD and PTSD through her private practice and her role as...
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Healing from Toxic Relationships and Narcissistic Abuse with Relationship Clarity Coach, Bre Wolta
In this episode, we welcome Bre Wolta, a relationship clarity coach, who shares her profound journey and expertise in helping women understand their relationship patterns, especially after experiencing narcissistic or emotionally manipulative relationships. Bre dives deep into her personal story…
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Healing from Spiritual Trauma and Disembodiment with Rachel Flowers, LMSW
In this engaging episode, Rachel Flowers, a seasoned clinical therapist from Michigan, shares her story and professional journey. With over 16 years in private practice and a strong background in treating severe disordered eating, Rachel introduces her love for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization...
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Navigating Fertility in a Bigger Body with Fertility Coach Nicola Salmon
In this episode of Taking Up Space, Cassie welcomes Nicola Salmon, a fat positive fertility coach who specializes in supporting fat individuals through their fertility journeys. Nicola shares her personal story of being diagnosed with PCOS at 16 and the impact that had on her life. She discusses...
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Healing from Binge Eating Disorder with Dr. Marianne Miller, LMFT
In this episode of 'Taking Up Space,' we are joined by Dr. Marianne Miller, an eating disorder therapist specializing in treating binge eating disorder and ARFID. Dr. Marianne shares her professional background and discusses her integrative approach to therapy, which includes leveraging her...
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Beyond BMI: Embracing Size Inclusive Medicine with Family Physician Dr. Mara Gordon
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mara Gordon, a family physician and medical educator, who shares her journey toward size inclusive medicine. Dr. Gordon, who practices in Camden, New Jersey, and resides in Philadelphia, reveals her transition from a weight-centric approach to a more inclusive...
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The Intertwining of Pleasure, Sexuality, and Liberation with Sex and Relationship Coach Dawn Serra
In this episode, Dawn Serra, a counselor and coach from British Columbia, shares her journey from hosting MLM sex toy parties to becoming a sex and relationship coach. She discusses her experiences with fat activism, body trust, and the importance of non-stigmatizing mental health care for people...
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How to Navigate Dating in Diet Culture with Becca Moravec, LMFT, LPC
Today we’re talking about dating and relationships in diet culture with therapist, Becca Moravec. The world of dating, where our bodies often feel like battlegrounds of judgment and bias. It's no secret that our culture's obsession with diets and body ideals can make finding love feel like an...
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How ADHD Influences Your Relationship with Food and Body with Aleta Storch, RD, LMHC
Today, we’re diving into the tangled relationship between ADHD and our struggles with food and body image. Here’s the truth—people with ADHD are four times more likely to develop an eating disorder. And it’s a cycle that can feel impossible to break. When eating disorders go untreated, they can...
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Reclaiming Movement in Toxic Fitness Culture with Dr. Rachel Millner
Today we explore the transformative journey of reclaiming movement. Our guest, Rachel Millner, an Eating Disorder Psychologist specializing in Body Trust, Joyful Movement, and Fat Activism, sheds light on the profound impact of systemic fatphobia in fitness and wellness spaces, and she…
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Giving Yourself Permission for Pleasure with Dr. Brittney Ellers
In today’s episode we’re talking about our pelvis with pelvic health expert and physical therapist, Dr. Brittney Ellers. In this enlightening conversation, we explore the often overlooked realm of pelvic health, addressing common misconceptions, and shedding light on the importance of connecting...
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Envisioning Liberatory Care within Eating Disorder Treatment with Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall
Today we have Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall on the pod, a licensed eating disorder psychologist in California where we discuss anti-careral and liberatory eating disorder treatment. Jennie and Cassie explore the necessary shift to a more agentic and empowering form of eating disorder treatment. They…
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Making Space for All Bodies with Size Inclusive Yoga with Christy Calahan
Today we talk with registered yoga teacher, Christy Calahan who specializes in educating yoga teachers on plus size inclusivity in their classes and in studios. Yoga can be a way that many folks on their embodiment journeys learn to inhabit their bodies differently and more fully, but there are a...
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When Our Partners and Families are Fatphobic: Experiencing Weight Stigma from the People We Love with Becky Belinsky LMFT
Guest Bio Dr. Becky Belinsky is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who specializes in working with clients who struggle with eating disorders and any type of food and/or body image related issues. Her approach is size inclusive and fat positive, and she is passionate about...
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Intergenerational Trauma and Intergenerational Healing in Eating Disorders with Sam Dylan Finch
Today’s conversation we’re talking with Sam Dylan Finch about his story and its intersection with intergenerational trauma. Sam Dylan Finch is a writer, content strategist, and daydreamer leveraging the power of digital media to inspire hope and challenge stigma. Sam is a recognized and trusted...
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Dismantling Internalized Ageism with Body Liberation with Deb Benfield RD
Overview Deb invites you to blaze a liberating new path to a respectful, nurturing relationship with your aging body. She has helped hundreds of women heal their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies in her more than 35-year career as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Registered...
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Allowing Yourself to Be Seen: Reclaiming Your Body Image through Photography with Lindley Ashline
Episode Overview Lindley Ashline creates photographs that celebrate the unique beauty of bodies that fall outside conventional "beauty" standards. She fights weight stigma by giving plus-size people a safe place to explore how their bodies look on camera and by increasing the representation of…
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Raising Kids Without Diet Culture with Oona Hanson
Guest Bio Oona Hanson is an educator and parent coach who is passionate about helping parents raise kids who have a healthy relationship with food and their body. She works with parents who are navigating diet culture and anti-fat bias, including those who have a child in treatment for an eating...
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What Does It Mean to Take Up Space?
Overview: In this inaugural episode of "Taking Up Space," host Cassie Krajewski invites you to join her on a journey of embodiment, healing, and body liberation. Throughout this episode, Cassie candidly shares aspects of her own body story and how it has shaped her passion for this work. From...
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Coming NEXT WEEK!! The Taking Up Space Podcast with Cassie Krajewski
The anticipation is building and we cannot wait to share this podcast with the world! Coming soon, Wednesday May 15th, 2024 we will the first 4 episodes available to watch/listen to! See you all in a few days!! Sneak peek from the intro transcript: Welcome to "Taking Up Space," the podcast where...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to ”Taking Up Space,” the podcast where we delve into the depths of embodiment, healing, and body liberation. Join Cassie Krajewski, a seasoned clinical social worker, sex therapist, and Body Trust® Provider as we explore what it truly means for folks to reclaim their bodies, their inner knowing, and their lives, in a world that often seeks to diminish their voices and experiences. Join us as we challenge societal norms and reclaim our right to take up space as an act of liberation and resistance.
HOSTED BY
Cassie Krajewski, LCSW, CST, Body Trust
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Welcome to ”Taking Up Space,” the podcast where we delve into the depths of embodiment, healing, and body liberation. Join Cassie Krajewski, a seasoned clinical social worker, sex therapist, and Body Trust® Provider as we explore what it truly means for folks to reclaim their bodies, their inner...
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