Best Sirius Bonner Podcasts (2025)

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17. Exploring Fat Representation in Pop Culture 1:06:30

2d ago1:06:30

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Sirius, Dana, and Hilary delve into the representation of fat bodies in various forms of media, including movies, television shows, and celebrity culture. They discuss the implications of these portrayals and the stakes of fatness in these contexts. The conversation covers both positive and problemat…

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16. The Audacity and Caucasity of MAHA 52:21

16d ago52:21

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Hilary, Sirius, and Dana dive into the second part of their discussion on RFK Jr.'s controversial 'MAHA' initiatives. They explore the mental health aspects of Junior's proposed camps, which aim to wean people off ADHD, depression, and antipsychotic medications through organic food and reducing scree…

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15. Unmasking MAHA (Make America Healthy Again): The Intersection of Health and Ideology 53:56

30d ago53:56

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In this episode of the Body Trust podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary delve into 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA), an offshoot of MAGA chaired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. They explore the origins of MAHA, its problematic connections to divine guidance, and the implications for public health. The conversation touches on the challenges of definin…

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14. Empowering Parents to challenge diet culture with Virginia Sole-Smith 1:06:19

1M ago1:06:19

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius and Hilary have a detailed conversation with their first guest, Virginia Sole-Smith. Virginia, an author and activist, is known for her work on fat liberation, size-inclusive models of care, and her noted publication 'Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture.' The discussion delves…

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13. Exploring Grief in the Context of Body Trust 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius delve into the often avoided topic of grief and discuss it through the lens of body trust. They discuss the history and importance of addressing grief, using resources like Jeanne Courtney's paper 'Size Acceptance As a Grief Process.' The hosts explore how grief is much more t…

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12. Debunking Misconceptions About Body Trust 43:11

2M ago43:11

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hilary, and Sirius dive into common misconceptions about body trust, inspired by questions from listeners and their experiences writing their book, 'Reclaiming Body Trust.' They discuss the frequent skepticism about body trust, the idea that it's a weight loss method, and the misconception that…

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11. Navigating Chaos and Strengthening Community in Turbulent Times 51:25

3M ago51:25

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In this episode of The Body Trust Podcast, hosts Hilary, Dana, and Sirius unpack their feelings and responses to Trump’s presidency. The episode discusses the emotional weight of recent and near-future political events, including the potential withdrawal of federal support for programs like WIC. The hosts explore the emotional and psychological ram…

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10. Almond Moms, Biohacking Dads and Lineages of Harm 49:55

3M ago49:55

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In this episode hosts Hilary, Dana, and Sirius delve into the pervasive influences of diet culture, focusing on two distinct yet interconnected phenomena: “almond moms” and “biohacking dads”. They discuss the normalization of disordered eating practices within families, the broader societal impacts, and the roots of these behaviors. They also explo…

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9. Practicing Healthcare from a Weight Inclusive Lens 59:07

4M ago59:07

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In this episode Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss the importance and implementation of practicing healthcare from a weight inclusive perspective. They explore terminology such as ‘weight inclusive’ and ‘size inclusive’, and dive into what a weight inclusive model of care looks like compared to a weight normative approach. They also talk about connec…

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8. Challenging New Year's Resolutions: Embracing a Body Trust Approach 54:35

4M ago54:35

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Sirius Bonner, Dana, and Hilary discuss The Anti Resolution Revolution. They explore how New Year’s resolutions are often rooted in fatphobia and healthism and the importance of integrating body trust into this period. They share insights on why many people resort back to old dieting habits and how t…

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7. Health and Weight are not Correlated: A Critical Examination 46:16

5M ago46:16

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss common misconceptions around health, weight, and body size. They challenge the strongly held belief that health and size are directly correlated and critique the influence of diet culture, white supremacy, and systemic barriers on these notions. The conversation delves…

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6. Q&A: Debunking Weight Loss Myths 1:03:42

5M ago1:03:42

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In this episode, Dana, Hillary, and Sirius answer listener questions about weight loss and its complexities. They discuss the inefficacy of sustainable weight loss, the psychological and physiological impacts, and the harms of weight cycling. The conversation delves into cultural myths and biases surrounding weight, the problematic nature of attemp…

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5. Navigating Family, Boundaries, and Diet Culture During Holidays 51:45

6M ago51:45

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In this episode, Dana, Hilary, and Sirius discuss the challenges of maintaining body trust during holiday gatherings, particularly when faced with weight stigmatization and diet culture pressures. They explore strategies for setting boundaries, managing difficult family dynamics, and the importance of grief and self-preservation practices. The conv…

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4. The seduction of GLP-1’s: desperation, stigma, and fat bias 56:17

6M ago56:17

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In this episode, Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss the effects of GLP-1’s within the context of body trust and diet culture. They unpack the seduction of these drugs amid rising conversations around bodies and fatness, highlighting the harmful collaboration between the weight loss and eating disorder treatment industries. The hosts reflect on the sti…

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3. Exploring the normalization and consequences of GLP-1’s 57:06

7M ago57:06

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hillary and Sirius discuss all things GLP-1’s. The conversation covers the historical and contextual background of weight loss drugs, their evolving use from diabetes treatment to weight management, and their little-talked about potential risks and side effects. The hosts emphasize the importan…

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2. Unpacking Diet Culture: gender, health, and dieting’s impact on society 43:22

7M ago43:22

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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss the pervasive and shape-shifting nature of diet culture. They delve into how diet culture subtly infiltrates daily life and the ways people might unknowingly adhere to it. The hosts highlight the historical and contemporary implications of diet culture, its intersectio…

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1. What is Body Trust? Reclaiming trust in our bodies, rejecting anti-fat conditioning 40:08

8M ago40:08

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This introductory episode of The Body Trust Podcast explores the concept of ‘body trust’. Hosts Dana, Hilary and Sirius discuss the narrative arc of body trust work, which consists of three phases: rupture, reckoning, and reclamation. They emphasize that body trust is a birthright, often lost due to societal and cultural conditioning around body im…

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Trailer 2:08

8M ago2:08

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Welcome to The Body Trust Podcast, a podcast about collective healing and the radical journey of body reclamation in a culture of anti-fatness, weight stigma, disordered eating and other traumas. Hosted by Dana Sturtevant, Hilary Kinavey, and Sirius Bonner, The Body Trust Podcast will challenge prevailing views on food, bodies, weight, and health, …

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Sirius Bonner Podcasts

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The Body Trust® Podcast

Dana Sturtevant, Hilary Kinavey, Sirius Bonner

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17. Exploring Fat Representation in Pop Culture 1:06:30

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16. The Audacity and Caucasity of MAHA 52:21

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15. Unmasking MAHA (Make America Healthy Again): The Intersection of Health and Ideology 53:56

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14. Empowering Parents to challenge diet culture with Virginia Sole-Smith 1:06:19

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13. Exploring Grief in the Context of Body Trust 1:01:52

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12. Debunking Misconceptions About Body Trust 43:11

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11. Navigating Chaos and Strengthening Community in Turbulent Times 51:25

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10. Almond Moms, Biohacking Dads and Lineages of Harm 49:55

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9. Practicing Healthcare from a Weight Inclusive Lens 59:07

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8. Challenging New Year's Resolutions: Embracing a Body Trust Approach 54:35

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7. Health and Weight are not Correlated: A Critical Examination 46:16

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6. Q&A: Debunking Weight Loss Myths 1:03:42

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5. Navigating Family, Boundaries, and Diet Culture During Holidays 51:45

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4. The seduction of GLP-1’s: desperation, stigma, and fat bias 56:17

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3. Exploring the normalization and consequences of GLP-1’s 57:06

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2. Unpacking Diet Culture: gender, health, and dieting’s impact on society 43:22

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1. What is Body Trust? Reclaiming trust in our bodies, rejecting anti-fat conditioning 40:08

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Trailer 2:08