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Jessi Haggerty
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BLP Podcast, The BodyLove Project
Jessi Haggerty
{ep. 068} in the thick of eating disorder ...

In this episode I talk Shira Rosenbluth, a social worker/therapist by day and a style blogger by night, known for her blog “A Sequin Love Affair.”  Her blog encourages having fun and dressing in a way that reflects who you are, regardless of budget or body size. The blog also chronicles Shira’s recovery from an eating disorder; this is something that she wasn’t always open about. In this interview, Shira shares why it was important for her, as a therapist, to disclose that she is still in recovery. She also discusses the nuances of being both a fashion blogger, who shares photos of her body, and a health-at-every-size advocate, who believes everyone is more than their body. Further, she shares the many barriers she has faced with access to treatment, and describes that obstacles that many individuals face while trying to pursue recovery.

{ep. 068} in the thick of eating disorder recovery with Shira Rosenbluth
BLP Podcast, The BodyLove Project
Jessi Haggerty
{ep. 067} Perfectionism and Grief with Simi ...

In this episode I talk to Simi Botic, health coach and Author of Letting Go of Leo: How I Broke Up with Perfection. We talk about Simi’s relationship with perfectionism and how that bled into her relationship with food and her body. What I love so much about this episode is that we talk so much about what breaking up with perfection (especially around food) can do for your whole life, not just how you feel about your food and your body. Simi talks about how she ultimately changed her whole career trajectory and how we both felt like we were both able to be present for the highs and the lows without the burden of food worry.

{ep. 067} Perfectionism and Grief with Simi Botic
BLP Podcast, The BodyLove Project
Jessi Haggerty
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Copy of {ep. 066} Kimmie Singh on Weight Stigma in Dietetics
BLP Podcast, The BodyLove Project
Jessi Haggerty
{ep. 065} Anna Sweeney on Moving in a Disabled ...

In this episode I talk to fellow dietitian Anna Sweeney. Anna is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian with a private practice in Concord, MA. But we don’t talk about eating disorders or nutrition in this episode. Anna talks about her experience living in a disabled body, how her relationship with movement has evolved since childhood, and what her experience with movement is like now.

{ep. 065} Anna Sweeney on Moving in a Disabled Body

frozen dinner

Sweet Potato Chili

This is by far my favorite chili recipe.  I've been making it for years now, and the best part is you can make a huge batch and freeze individual servings for easy dinners throughout the winter.

Sweet Potato Chili

  • 3-5 Soup Starters (or 1 onion, diced and 3-5 garlic cloves, minced)
  • 1 sweet potato, diced
  • 1 tbsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1, 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 3-5 pieces Taza Guajillo Chocolate (or 1 tbsp cocoa powder)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp espresso
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1, 15 ounce can black beans
  • 1, 15 ounce can pinto beans
  • 1, 15 ounce can kidney beans
  • 1 lb ground beef (grass fed recommended; can also use ground turkey or no meat)

In a sauce pot over medium heat, throw in Soup Starers, stir constantly and add in sweet potato, chili powder and cumin. Add a small amount of water to prevent sticking.

Add beef and stir until browned. Add in tomatoes, cocoa powder, maple syrup, espresso, cinnamon, and beans, and remaining broth and let simmer 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender. Top with cilantro and enjoy!