The Body Talks with Vera

In this episode, Vera is talking to Nadine Stille, a coach who specializes in helping ambitious parents balance family chaos with their personal dreams.. We're talking self-compassion and the importance of rest, and how Nadine is to supporting parents, during pivotal moments to make sure their dreams are coming true. Tune in to hear about Nadine's personal experiences and how she helps her clients take meaningful steps toward the lives they truly want. Nadine Stille helps ambitious parents blend real-life family chaos with their big dreams beyond parenthood - without burning out. Bold career moves, more me-time, or creating the change they wanna see in the world - she's part of their parent support network. With over 15 years of corporate and entrepreneurial experience, Nadine brings both strategic know-how and deep empathy to her coaching practice. She’s trained and certified in multiple coaching modalities and supports clients around the globe in taking meaningful steps - big or small - toward the life they truly want. Her approach combines real talk, gentle accountability, and a focus on rest, joy, and what truly energizes you. When she’s not coaching or chasing after her two little ones, you’ll likely find her with a novel in one hand and cake in the other.See what Nadine is up to:Follow Nadine on InstagramSubscribe to her YouTubeCheck out her website5 Simple Ways to Become an Everyday Activist as a Busy ParentConnect with Vera:⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

In today's episode, Vera is chatting with Bri Campos! Bri discusses her unique framework on body grief, providing insights into how our relationship with our bodies can be transformed through radical acceptance and body trust. Plus, get tips on navigating body image challenges, understanding four aspects of body image, and advocating for yourself in a healthcare setting. An episode you will need to dive into and take notes.Brianna (Bri) Campos (she/her), LPC, is a licensed mental health counselor based in New Jersey. As a body image educator and the founder of Body Image With Bri, she’s passionate about all things body image and practices through the lenses of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. Utilizing a fat positive approach, she combines her clinical skills and lived experience to teach others how to maneuver through their own individual body image exploration. She specializes in body image education, including her unique framework on body grief.Get to know Bri:Follow her on InstagramVisit her onlineListen to the Body Griever's ClubBri's 7 Steps from Body Griefto Body AcceptanceEpisodes we spoke about today:29. Healing the Medical Narrative36. Advocating for Yourself at the DoctorsAccessing Core BeliefsConnect with Vera:⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

This episode talks about sexual violence. If you're a survivor in need of support, know that help is available. ⁠Canada⁠⁠USA⁠⁠UK⁠⁠Australia⁠On this episode of The Body Talks, Vera gets into a heartfelt conversation with Hillary, a gender justice advocate. This chat delves into the importance of community support and survivor-centred care, language and empowerment, healing through movement, and finding joy and connectivity in one's body. Whether you're a survivor or an ally, this episode offers valuable insights and resources for understanding and supporting those affected by sexual violence.A Toronto creek witch, mother, writer, and gender justice advocate, Hillary specializes in sexual violence prevention education. Since getting her start in grassroots feminist organizing, Hillary has worked in various capacities for sexual assault centres across Ontario, as well as for the Ontario Coalition of Rape Crisis Centres. She currently works as a post-secondary Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator and is a social media volunteer at the Sexual Assault Centre of Brant.  A long time writer, Hillary's most recent work 'Three Little Witches' has been published in the Demeter Press collection 'Gone Feral: Unruly Women and the Undoing of Normative Femininity.' Hillary takes up space and paints it pink with her daughter, a trinity of black cats, and a little black dog. She shares her home with a drummer, writes love letters to the moon, dots ‘i’s with hearts, and makes cat scratches in her notebooks. Hillary has messy hair and can be bossy sometimes (and she prides herself on both).Connect with Hillary!⁠Find her on LinkedIn⁠Read her in ⁠Gone Feral: Unruly Women and the Undoing of Normative Femininity⁠⁠Go to Hillary's website⁠Connect with Vera:⁠⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

In today's episode, Vera talks with Sophia Apostol, host and creator of Fat Joy Life and the Fat Joy Silent Book Club. They discuss the journey of embracing body equanimity, unlearning systemic conditioning, and fostering a healthier relationship with our bodies. Sophia Apostol (she/her) is a fat, white, cis woman. She believes in the inherent worthiness of fat people and the birthright of fat joy. Since 2014, she’s been helping people explore body equanimity, unlearn systemic conditioning, and build the lives they’ve dreamed of. A Professional Certified Coach, Sophia offers fat liberation coaching, leadership coaching, and creative writing coaching.The "Fat Joy Podcast with Sophia Apostol" is Sophia's way of using her rage against social injustice and systemic oppression of fat folks and alchemizing that into an invitation to center and connect to the stories of people living in marginalized bodies. This podcast is a love letter to anyone who has ever been told they are too much and not enough, all at the same time. Her current project is a monthly gathering of fat folks seeking leisure, craft, or reading time to lower stress levels, improve mental health, and bring play into our lives intentionally. It's free, virtual, and you can find all the details at: https://www.fatjoy.life/silentbookclubConnect with Sophia:Find her on InstagramFat Joy Life SubstackFat Joy Life on the webCoaching with SophiaJoin the Silent Book Club: Fat Joy EditionFat Joy Life on YoutubeConnect with Vera:⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

In this episode, Vera sits down with actor and artist Jess Lynch. They discuss Jess's journey through acting, the challenges of body image in the industry, recovery from disordered eating, and the importance of self-love. You'll definitely want to listen in on this conversation on redefining fitness, confidence, and living joyfully in our bodies.Jess Lynch is a 30-something actor and artist living downtown Toronto. She spends most of her time creating and finding new ways to bother her cat, Jeeves.Connect with Jess:Follow Jess on InstagramSee what Jess is saying on BlueSkyConnect with Vera:⁠⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

Today Vera chats with Krysti Beckett of The Confident Mama, who emphasizes the importance of pelvic health! She shares her expertise on core strength, and how she challenges misconceptions about post-pregnancy fitness. We'll chat about the significance of self-love, small wins, and realistic approaches to maintaining strength and mobility, regardless of body size or age.Krysti Beckett is a passionate plus-size personal trainer and body confidence coach with 18 years in the fitness industry. Over the last 6 years, she has honed her expertise in women’s core and pelvic health and C-section recovery. Her goal is to get moms to move with confidence and build strength at any size. Krysti resides in Burford with her husband, three children and beloved dog, Ozzy.Connect with Krysti:Follow Krysti on InstagramCheck out The Confident Mama websiteSnag Krysti's FREE guide on rebuilding core strengthConnect with Vera:⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

In this episode, Vera is chatting with the founders of Body Kind Nutrition, Eleni and Ashantis! We're covering their unique approach to weight-inclusive, gentle nutrition, the intersection of mental health and nutrition, and of course practical tips for consistent, compassionate nourishment. Perfect for anyone eager to redefine their relationship with food and fitness.Body Kind Nutrition is a meal preparation program + community that supports people with gentle nutrition from a weight-inclusive approach. Founded by Eleni Levine, MS, RDN, and Ashantis Jones, MEd, QMHP, CPT. The Body Kind Nutrition mission is to assist folks as they learn to build body trust through nourishment.Connect with Body Kind Nutrition:Learn bout Body Kind NutritionJoin Body Kind Nutrition on PatreonFollow Body Kind Nutrition on InstagramAshantis' InstagramEleni's InstagramThe All Bodies Nutrition PodcastConnect with Vera:⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

We're diving into this episode of The Body Talks with Emma - host of the F*ck That Shit podcast! We will be talking about Emma's podcast, what it means to live unapologetically and to really say f*ck that shit!Emma Shull is an educator, podcast host, and burlesque performer dedicated to disrupting the status quo one story at a time. As the creator of F*CK THAT SHIT, a season-based podcast, she shares personal stories and amplifies voices that challenge societal norms—whether through conversations on body liberation, erotic labor, or beyond. A recovering overthinker, Emma uses storytelling to spark radical honesty, self-acceptance, and meaningful dialogue.Emma is hosting a Burlesque Show to celebrate Stripping Away Stigma Season, June 12th in NYC. 💐Connect with Emma:Go to the F*ck That Shit Podcast WebsiteCatch up with Emma on Instagram Follow Emma on TiktokShout-outs from the show:Augusta Boal - Theatre of OppressionNew York School of Burlesque - Jo WeldonConnect with Vera:⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

In today's episode, Vera is joined by Milda Zolubaite, founder of Nutrition Path. They discuss strategies for breaking the binge cycle, small steps to recovery, and the upcoming 'Break the Binge Cycle Summit,' which will present tools and insights from various experts to guide people towards food freedom and a healthier relationship with their bodies.Sign up for the Break the Binge Cycle SummitMilda is an MSc Nutritional therapist and Disordered Eating Specialist and over the last 8 years I have supported hundreds of women and men in finding food and body peace. She's a firm believer that there is no "one size fits all" approach, hence she uses a mix of nutritional, psychological and behavioural interventions to help people reach peace and food freedom.Connect with Milda:Nutrition Path WebsiteInstagramFacebookConnect with Vera:⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

In today's talk, Vera chats with Ezra on recovering from disordered eating, working with their body and taking rests, and the absolute joy they receive from figure skating.Ezra is an educator and amateur competitive figure skater determined to turn their inner critic into their biggest cheerleader. Through reconnecting with their body, Ezra has found peace and empowerment after a lifetime of struggling with chronic pain from congenital scoliosis.See what Ezra is up to:Follow Ezra on InstagramCatch up with Ezra on BlueSkyConnect with Vera:⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!

In today's episode, Vera talks to Lanie, powerlifter and pole dancer on their experiences within these two sports while also navigating PTSD .Lanie Bishop is an accomplished multi-disciplinary athlete with over a decade of experience in pole dancing and competitive power lifting, both as an athlete and as a volunteer. Lanie sees movement as a way to heal, to connect, and create lasting relationships with oneself and others. She is an ardent advocate of creating inclusive spaces for marginalized communities to enjoy movement, and understands the structures that perpetuate harm and create barriers within the fitness and movement industry. In her spare time, Lanie is a perpetual student (who just finished a postgraduate certificate in Sexual Health) and a streaming gamer (who sometimes struggles with aiming). Connect with Lanie:Follow Lanie on InstagramWatch Lanie on TwitchCEAPAC Studio in EdmontonAll other linksConnect with Vera:⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

In today's episode, Vera is sitting down to talk with photographer Laura Brooks! They dive into outdoor boudoir photography, the beauty of nature (and how it's within us too!), cultivating safety and community, and Fat Swim Seattle! Laura Brooks specializes in fat positive and weight neutral outdoor boudoir portraiture for all bodies as well as queer and polyamorous-friendly photography for all families. Located in Seattle, Washington and serving folks across the Pacific Northwest.In this episode we talk about Making Waves Fat Swim and Lavender Rights Project. Connect with Laura:Sign up for the monthly Fat Swim Seattle hereConnect with Laura on InstagramFollow Laura on TiktokSee Laura on YouTubePin with Laura on PinterestConnect with Vera:⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

In today's episode, Vera is chatting with Lindsay Johnson on their journey with knee injuries, getting into powerlifting and Fantastical Fatty. Lindsay Johnson, aka The Radical Connector, is a sales & visibility coach for misfit entrepreneurs building their businesses to the beat of their own drums and radical enough to believe they can change the world! Lindsay’s passion for using entrepreneurship as a tool to liberate ourselves and others from systems of oppression and lead impactful lives is at the forefront of everything they do. After 20+ years of teaching entrepreneurs how to make money in a way that feels good, they’re message is clear: you matter, your work is important, and you deserve to make excellent money and change the freaking world!Connect with Lindsay:Follow Lindsay on InstagramCatch Lindsay on YouTubeSnag Your Free Ick-Free Sales ScriptsGet the Ick Free Sales SystemAnd remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.Connect with Vera:⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠⁠Vera's Instagram⁠⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!

In today's episode, Vera talks to Julianna Mazzei aka Jewelz Journey of Journey Mental Health Network on how she went from being a plus size model to shredding up the skate park to helping people with their self-image through psychotherapy.Julianna is a long time body positive advocate, former plus size model and a registered psychotherpaist qualifying dedicated to promoting mental health and supporting people on their journey.Connect with Julianna: Jewelz Journey Instagram Journey Mental Health Network Instagram Journey Mental Health Network WebsiteConnect with Vera: ⁠Watch the episodes on YouTube⁠ ⁠Follow The Body Talks on Instagram⁠ ⁠Join the conversation on our Discord server⁠ ⁠Sign up for Vera's weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠Vera's Tiktok⁠ ⁠Vera's Instagram⁠ ⁠Download Vera's free e-book to flexibility basics⁠ ⁠Check out Vera's services⁠Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!And remember, that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.

In today's episode, we're going to dive into the backstory of our host, Vera and how she went from hating fitness, being entrenched in diet culture, to finding joy in movement and becoming a personal trainer and flexibility coach, and what this podcast is all about!Remember that no matter your size, your body deserves your respect. Show it some small act of kindness today.Connect with Vera: Want to share the love? Rate and review this podcast!

Welcome to The Body Talks! Here, we'll dive deep into movement, strength, and joy at every size, hosted by Vera Schofield, certified personal trainer and flexibility coach. Each episode, we’re having conversations with people who are redefining fitness, confidence, and what it means to truly live in our bodies, because every body has a story to tell. Make sure to subscribe!