
Tough Cookie Talks is a podcast we'll explore the intersection of fitness & anti-diet culture and all the gray areas in between. We'll let go of "shoulds" and judgment and dig into tough conversations with curiosity.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 193 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Health & Fitness | |||

Today's episode is taking the whole Ozempic conversation to another level! I am back today, talking to Paige F., who I was lucky enough to meet in person a few months ago at a local organizing event. We started talking about what we do for a living a... more
Today I'm celebrating the 20 year anniversary of the day I moved to Chicago solo, as a newly single, 22 year old aspiring dancer with a lot of audacity. I was casually talking about this on Instagram the other day and many of you said you were intere... more
Remember that time when a bunch of body positivity activists debated Jillian Michaels on Surrounded? Today we are talking to one who lived to tell the tale.
Paula D. Atkinson is a queer, woo-woo desert witch and a liberation-focused psychotherapist... more
Today I am sharing some much needed life & career updates!
On this episode we talk about:
* The journey I've been on as an online business owner for the past (10!) years.
* What I thought I wanted vs. what I got--and how it actually felt to ac... more
There is nothing like a chat to make me feel better - even when the chat includes dark topics. Jenna is real, friendly and spontaneous and brings this out in her eclectic array of guests. Listening to her refreshing show is a wake up for the brain and heart and makes me feel better about what exercise I am (or am not) doing. Learned something too!
I love this podcast and its frank, thoughtful deep dives into wellness culture
Listening to Jenna makes me feel like I’m sitting on my kitchen floor having a chat with that friend who makes you laugh and also knows the difference between when you need to vent and when you need to brainstorm. She’s curious, thoughtful, and a great listener. I appreciate her perspective and she asks the questions I would ask if I was in the room! Love her and love the topics she’s digging into.
Jenna is a force in the non-diet, kettlebell training, and dance space. She uses her voice and platform to speak up and have tough conversations.
Jenna always does a great job speaking to nuance and complicated considerations around movement, health and wellness. I appreciate her making space for these kinds of thoughts and dialogues in such a black and white world!
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The show centers on health, movement, and wellness through an anti-diet, body-positive lens, often blending practical fitness advice with cultural critique. Episodes frequently feature experts and practitioners who tackle topics like body image, dieting culture, accessibility in healthcare, and empowerment through sustainable movement. This program stands out for its candid, nuanced conversations that acknowledge gray areas in fitness, gender dynamics, and social justice, while keeping a relatable, conversational tone. Listeners can expect thoughtful guests and actionable takeaways that apply to everyday life, not just the gym, making it appealing to those who want movement guidance without morality plays.
What makes it notable is the cons... more
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Recent guests on Tough Cookie Talks include:
1. Paula D. Atkinson
2. Jen Hosler
3. Christina Montalvo
4. Anna Rollins
5. Ishaan Srivastava
6. Chelsea Laliberté Barnes
7. Dr. Melissa Cioffi
8. Liz Brinkmoeller
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