More Than a Body

About More Than a Body

Why do we place so much worth on our bodies and what are we beyond them? For years, I’ve derived all of my self worth from what my body looks like and how others view it. I’m not the only one, and the more people I talk to, the more I realize how uneducated we are about the narratives surrounding food and body. Learning to love oneself beyond outward appearance is not easy– it’s a one step forward and two steps back kind of process. Negative relationships with food and body are more prevalent than ever. Eating disorder incidence rates have skyrocketed. Some children as young as eight are already beginning to think about the connotations of food. Despite this, affordable care is nowhere to be found. The issue is silenced and commonly undiscussed. My goal with this podcast is to take even the smallest step in changing harmful narratives centered around eating and exercise. I’m only one person with a head full of curls and a fat crush for peanut butter, but if this reaches just one girl who feels lost and in despair, please know you’ve made it all worth it. This one’s for you.

Publisher

McKenna Green

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

12 Jun 2022

Latest episode

4 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Dec 2025

   Broccoli, Pizza, & Boogers: A Four-Year-Old’s Take on Food

   Remember when you ate when you were hungry, stopped when you were full, and didn’t feel morally ruined by a scoop of ice cream? Me neither. But 4-year-old Lauren does. In this episode (recorded in July 2023, because ADHD & grad school are a hell of a combo), I sit down with Lauren to talk about her relationship with food before the world has had the chance to completely botch it. Her favorite food? Her perfect day? Her "I'm hungry, so I eat," worldview? Revolutionary stuff if you ask me. ...

2. 

   16 Jul 2025

   Episode 9: Filtered Fitness Pt. II: Social Media, But Make it Healthy

   Welcome back — seven months later, still anti-ketchup, still recording in my bedroom. Some things never change. Picking up where we left off, we’re diving back into the mess that is social media and fitness. This time, I’m handing you the mop: Tips to curate a feed that actually makes you feel empowered — not like you want to cry (crazy concept)How to spot fitness content that should come with a "do not attempt" label (where my influencers that barely eat but still "feel great" at?)Defining w...

3. 

   1 Jan 2025

   Episode 9: Filtered Fitness Pt. 1: How Social Media Warps Fitness Culture

   The host explores how social media and fitness influencers distort health and fitness culture, shaping unrealistic expectations and perceptions in this episode.

4. 

   14 Jun 2023

   Episode 8: Surviving Self Harm: Let's Unpack It

   The host discusses self-harm as a coping mechanism for difficult emotions, sharing personal experiences and insights into understanding this behavior.

5. 

   15 Mar 2023

   Episode 7: How the Other Half Lives with Tate Brodeur

   Tate Brodeur discusses the often-overlooked struggles men and boys face regarding disordered eating and body image, highlighting the universality of self-perception issues in this interview.

6. 

   13 Mar 2023

   Episode 7 Vibe Check: Tate Brodeur

   Tate Brodeur shares his perspectives on toxic masculinity, eating disorders in men, and media portrayals of the ideal male body in an interview with the host.

7. 

   3 Oct 2022

   Episode 6: Me, Too: Sexual Abuse & Eating Disorders

   The host shares personal stories about the intersection of sexual abuse and eating disorders, revealing how trauma shaped her need for control and impacted her adult life.

8. 

   11 Aug 2022

   Episode 5: Five Comments That Could Be Triggering

   The host explores five common comments about food and body image that can inadvertently trigger individuals struggling with eating disorders, potentially causing withdrawal or internalized negative beliefs.

9. 

   13 Jul 2022

   Episode 4: Eating Disorders & Their Affect on the Brain

   This episode explores various eating disorders, their symptoms, and warning signs, highlighting the negative impacts on relationships and brain function.

10. 

    23 Jun 2022

    Episode 3: Social Media... It's Just a Highlight Reel

    The host discusses the harmful aspects of social media and its impact on self-perception, especially among younger generations, highlighting the unrealistic ideals it promotes.

11. 

    12 Jun 2022

    Episode 2: If You Don't Eat it All, It's For Breakfast

    Host Alex Light explores the profound impact of childhood experiences on shaping one's relationship with food and body image, revealing how early observations influence self-perception.

12. 

    12 Jun 2022

    Episode 1: My Struggle with Food and Body

    The host shares her personal struggles with food, body image, and exercise, revealing how a seemingly healthy lifestyle masked an all-consuming eating disorder.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 30 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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