
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).
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 246 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessSociety & CultureNutrition | |||

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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One of the most inane shows I have ever listened to. A complete waste of time.
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
From a mid-forties mom, this is so relatable and such important discussion. Plus the shoes recs are on-point. Thanks!
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.
Really appreciate this show and the important discussions that take place
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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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