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The Burnt Toast Podcast

Virginia Sole-Smith
Diet Culture
Body Image
Fat Activism
Parenting
Fatphobia
Body Liberation
Divorce
Sugar
Eating Disorders
This American Ex-Wife
Racism
Motherhood and Perfectionism
Immune System
Fat Community
Parenting Choices
Beauty Standards
Fat Allyship
American Girl
Weight Loss Surgery
Diabetes

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! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith. You’re listening to Burnt Toast. I'm Virginia Sole-Smith. Today, my conversation is with Kaila Yu.

Kaila is an author based in Los Angeles. Her debut memoir, Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yel... more

Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark!We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it's time for your October Extra Butter episode.

Today we're talking about plus size fashion influencer and body acceptance advocate Katie Sturino — who teamed ... more

You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith. Today, my conversation is with Lisa Sibbett, PhD.

Lisa writes The Auntie Bulletin, a weekly newsletter about kinship, chosen family and community care. As a long time Auntie herself, Lisa of... more

You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith. Today, my conversation is with Laura Birek.

You probably know Laura as co-host of The Big Fat Positive Podcast, but today she’s here to talk about her new book, co authored with Gia Gambaro ... more

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Recent Guests

Lisa Sibbett
Writer of The Auntie Bulletin and expert on kinship and community care
The Auntie Bulletin
Episode: The Anti-Diet Auntie Revolution
Laura Birek
Co-author of 'Good To Go' and co-host of 'Big Fat Positive Podcast'
Big Fat Positive Podcast
Episode: Is Potty Training A Diet?
Emily Ladau
A passionate disability rights activist, writer, and consultant
Episode: "I Don't See Myself in Fat Liberation Spaces."
Denise Hamburger
Founder and director of Be Real USA, a non-profit focused on body image and nutrition education
Be Real USA
Episode: How To Fix Health Class
Ash Brandin
The Gamer Educator, middle school teacher, screen time expert, and author
Author of Power On
Episode: Is Screen Time a Diet?
Dr. Mara Gordon
Family physician, writer, and contributor to NPR, focusing on health and wellness from a fat-friendly perspective.
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Episode: Dr. Mara Will Not Sell You a Weighted Vest
Tracy Clark-Flory
A feminist writer who writes the newsletter TCF Emails and is the author of the memoir Want Me, A Sex Writer's Journey in the Heart of Desire.
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Laura Thomas
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Episode: What Can Replace the Emotional Support Skinny Jeans?
Martinez Evans
Author of Slow AF Run Club and running community leader
Slow AF Run Club
Episode: What Can Replace the Emotional Support Skinny Jeans?

Host

Virginia Sole-Smith
Author and journalist focused on body image and diet culture; also the host of the podcast.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 846 ratings
  • Inane

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Domenica Zana
    United States8 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 engaging discussions that tackle serious topics surrounding diet culture and parenting with humor and relatability.
Many express gratitude for the supportive community and valuable insights that challenge prevailing narratives about body image and health.
Reviews highlight the podcast's unique ability to address complex issues while remaining accessible and entertaining, making it a favorite among those invested in body liberation.
There are some criticisms regarding the qualifications of the hosts on health-related topics, suggesting a need for caution among listeners seeking medical advice.

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[PREVIEW] Not Trying to Be Hot 25-Year-Olds
Q: How do you approach dressing when all the pants are bad and going out tops are back?
They encourage viewers to embrace body positivity and seek styles that align with their personal aesthetics rather than restrictive norms.
[PREVIEW] Not Trying to Be Hot 25-Year-Olds
Q: What are your thoughts on building a new wardrobe after a significant size change?
The conversation focuses on understanding personal style amidst body changes and staying away from diet culture while shopping.
"I Don't See Myself in Fat Liberation Spaces."
Q: What do you want folks who want to be good disability allies to do more of?
Focusing on things that feel attainable and having conversations to educate others.
"I Don't See Myself in Fat Liberation Spaces."
Q: Are there any strategies you've figured out that help you get a doctor to cut through some of those biases?
I have had to rehearse what it is that I want to say in a doctor's appointment.
"The Dismissal of Symptoms is Straight-Up Misogyny."
Q: Is there a reason why a doctor would not want to prescribe hormone replacement therapy?
The absence of prescribing may relate to individual treatment of symptoms rather than using hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

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1. Lisa Sibbett
2. Laura Birek
3. Emily Ladau
4. Denise Hamburger
5. Ash Brandin
6. Dr. Mara Gordon
7. Tracy Clark-Flory
8. Laura Thomas

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