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The Burnt Toast Podcast

Virginia Sole-Smith & Corinne Fay
Diet Culture
Body Image
Parenting
Body Positivity
Fatphobia
Body Liberation
Fat Liberation
Fat Activism
Mel Robbins
Ozempic
Eating Disorders
Anti-Fat Bias
Mental Health
Weight Loss
Fashion
Menopause
Divorce
Beauty Standards
Plus-Size Influencers
Fat Acceptance

Burnt Toast is your body liberation community. We're working to dismantle diet culture and anti-fat bias, and we have a lot of strong opinions about comfy pants. Co-hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith (NYT-bestselling author of FAT TALK) and Corinne Fay (author of the popular plus size fashion newsletter Big Undies).

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You're listening to Burnt Toast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and today we're talking about PEPTIDES.

This new diet trend is the cursed love child of the protein bros and the RFK stans, and it's supposed to make you thin, tan, and may... more

You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith. Today my conversation is with Emma Copley Eisenberg.

Emma is the author of the nationally bestselling novel Housemates and the story collection Fat Swim. Her essays, literary criticism and re... more

In the original episode, we asked, "Is Mel Robbins a Diet?"

Plot Twist (or is it?): Mel is now selling nutritional supplements. Protein shots, to be exact—so we decided to give them a try.

Paid subscribers can listen or WATCH Corinne try Mel Robbin... more

We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay and it’s time for your April Just Toast episode!

This is a special episode because we recorded in person! I traveled to New Mexico to see Corinne, have new Burnt Toast headshots taken and visit Meow Wolf wi... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Copley Eisenberg
Author of Fat Swim and Housemates
Author
Episode: The Life-Changing Magic of Fat Swims
Keri Harvey
NASM certified personal trainer and pain-free performance specialist
Form Fitness Brooklyn
Episode: Keri Harvey Handled the TikTok Gym Bros
Savala Nolan
Author and speaker on bodies, race, and gender
Episode: [PREVIEW] Get In Loser, We're Bringing Back Chivalry
Lindy West
Author and public figure discussed in interview
Episode: [PREVIEW] Lindy West Doesn’t Need Your Permission
Dr. Lauren Muhlheim
Psychologist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
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Episode: When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder
Melani Sanders
Digital creator and founder of the We Do Not Care movement
We Do Not Care Club
Episode: Welcome to the We Do Not Care Club
Christine Yu
Author of 'Up to Speed, The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes'
Episode: All Fat People Are Strong
Jessie Diaz-Herrera
Body-affirming dancer and health influencer
Curves With Moves
Episode: All Fat People Are Strong
Lauren Lavelle
Weight-inclusive fitness professional and health journalist
Episode: All Fat People Are Strong

Hosts

Virginia Sole-Smith
Co-host and NYT-bestselling author, known for her insightful commentary on body liberation and diet culture.
Corinne Fay
Co-host and author of the popular plus size fashion newsletter Big Undies, involved in discussions around body positivity.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 880 ratings
  • Inane

    One of the most inane shows I have ever listened to. A complete waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Domenica Zana
    United Statesa year ago
  • Essential listening!!

    I can’t express how much this podcast has meant to me, and truly to so many sides of me—the mom unlearning that food is one of the ways I must show love for my kid whose sensory processing differences leave room for only 5% fat Fage yogurt and non-squishy chocolate cookies; the millennial seeking to divest herself from diet culture and actually internalize that health is possible for everyone but its performance is owed to absolutely nobody (and health and worthiness aren’t synonymous!); the cis... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cgillum36
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    From a mid-forties mom, this is so relatable and such important discussion. Plus the shoes recs are on-point. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennifer 23
    United States2 years ago
  • Essential

    Thank you, Virginia, for your insightful takes on difficult topics. And thanks for stopping me from buying a Nood!! Love you keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StephNateHollis
    United States2 years ago
  • So many important topics!

    Really appreciate this show and the important discussions that take place

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xriotgirlx
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and thoughtful discussions on body image and liberation from diet culture.
The hosts have been commended for blending humor with important social topics, making the content engaging yet educational.
Many have expressed gratitude for the community aspect and unique perspective on health and wellness issues that aren't often addressed in mainstream media.

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"I Refuse To Be Good"
Q: What has changed and what hasn't changed when it comes to how blackness and fatness are policed for women?
The guest explains that stereotypes around Blackness and fatness have historical roots and continue to be braided, with brief moments of progress followed by backlash, especially amplified for women.
"I Refuse To Be Good"
Q: So why don't we just start by having you tell listeners a little bit about who you are and what you do?
Savala introduces herself as a writer, mom, and lawyer, and describes her work at UC Berkeley, framing her identity through anti-diet and body liberation work.
When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder
Q: How do parents manage behaviors like hiding food or lying about eating?
Parents should respond with compassion, encouraging their children to eat more and ensure they have access to a variety of foods.
When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder
Q: What behaviors and symptoms do you take seriously in teenagers showing signs of eating disorders?
Parents should be watchful for signs like stopping eating certain foods, social withdrawal, or complaints of stomach aches, and should check out any concerns.
Welcome to the We Do Not Care Club
Q: Is there anything you've let go of that you used to really put pressure on yourself to do that now you're like, I've fully stepped back from that?
I think I'm a work in progress as it relates to not caring.

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What is The Burnt Toast Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on body liberation and dismantling diet culture, this podcast centers on the complexities surrounding body image, health, and societal expectations. Co-hosted by authors and advocates, the discussions often blend humor with serious critiques of anti-fat bias and conventional fitness ideologies. A range of episodes covers topics such as eating disorders, the implications of weight-loss medications, and personal anecdotes that resonate with listeners grappling with body acceptance. Unique in its inclusive perspective, it emphasizes that health and self-worth are not synonymous, inviting listeners from various backgrounds to engage with ongoing conversations about food, body image, and parenting without the pressures of traditional die... more

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1. Emma Copley Eisenberg
2. Keri Harvey
3. Savala Nolan
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5. Dr. Lauren Muhlheim
6. Melani Sanders
7. Christine Yu
8. Jessie Diaz-Herrera

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