The BodPod

6. Talking Body with Alex Light

In today’s episode, we welcome Alex Light, a body confidence and self-acceptance influencer and journalist from London, England to the show! After struggling with various eating disorders, Alex made the decision to shift her virtual platform from beauty and fashion content to a safe space for anyone in the grips of an eating disorder or bad body image. As someone who is anti-diet, Alex discusses the harms of diet culture on her platform and in her own podcast, The Light Show. Besides this, she has appeared in numerous publications for her criticism of the way media portrays bodies.Today, Alex will share her journey with dieting at a young age - which is something she continued to do until a few years ago - including what led her to dieting, how normalized this was while she was growing up, and how she made a change to confront diet culture. Alex’s self-deprecating humour, thought-provoking questions, and vulnerability to share her story are all things that make her an inspiring guest on the BodPod.TW: This episode contains content related to Eating Disorders  and Diet Culture that may be alarming to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.Instagram: @alexlight_ldnHow to Improve Your Body Image E-bookBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

5. Talking Body with Brynta Ponn

Today the BodPod is excited to welcome Brynta Ponn to the show! Brynta is a body confidence influencer and social media powerhouse from Toronto who is encouraging people to live unapologetically and embrace their bodies through honest conversation and comedic content. After getting engaged, Brynta began sharing her journey to losing weight on social media. As with many of us though, when the pandemic hit, she started gaining that weight back and decided to shift the focus of her content. With a hefty following on Instagram and TikTok, Brynta is hoping to inspire others to laugh, grow, and find their way to self-acceptance through her own journey with body image. In today’s episode, Brynta will share how growing up in a certain environment shaped what she thought of her body and how that contributed to her disordered eating. Join us as we discuss representation, watching older media with a more critical lens, and holding clothing brands accountable. Instagram: @bryntstagramTikTok: @brynta27TikTok: @brynta_ponnBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

4. Talking Body With Hunter McGrady

Today we are chatting with the inspiring Hunter McGrady. Growing up in Los Angeles as an aspiring model, Hunter has made history as the first plus-size woman to appear on the cover of a bridal magazine, as the curviest model to appear in Sports Illustrated - as their 2018 Rookie of the Year, and one of the first curve models to walk the New York Fashion Week Runways in December of 2017. Now she is on a mission to change the world and inspire others on her journey of self-love - recently launching her own clothing line, All Worthy, that is fully size-inclusive. In today’s episode, Hunter will share the challenges of being an aspiring model as a child, how she honors her body through pregnancy, and her journey of self-love.All Worthy on QVCModel Citizen PodcastBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

3. Talking Body with Kelvin Davis

Today we are speaking with Kelvin Davis and we couldn’t be more excited! Kelvin Davis is the creator of the body-positive men's fashion blog Notoriously Dapper. He is a father of two, a model, an activist, and an award-nominated author. After a challenging shopping experience a few years ago that left a bad taste in his mouth, he vowed to never feel so insecure or ashamed of his body again. He launched a blog and Instagram page, showcasing outfits to inspire men of ALL sizes to find confidence in their appearance. This led to his debut book, Notoriously Dapper: How to Be a Modern Gentleman with Manners, Style, and Body Confidence. In today’s episode, Kevin will share his 30-year journey to find love for himself and his body. He shares his experience with mental health, stereotyping, and how he disrupted men’s fashion. If you are ready to take a big step towards feeling more confident, keep on listening. Instagram: @kelvindavisNotoriously Dapper Blog: https://notoriouslydapper.com/Notoriously Dapper Book: https://www.amazon.com/Notoriously-Dapper-Gentleman-Manners-Confidence/dp/1633536211?ref_=ast_sto_dpWelcome to the BodPod - the podcast for everybody. I am your host, Brianna Morgan, and this is the podcast to listen to for all things related to body image, self-love, and confidence. Each week, we will welcome old and new friends, hear their stories, chat about our bodies, laugh, cry, and most importantly - get more people feeling confident in their bodies. BodCon: @thebodconBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

2. Talking Body with Mina Gerges

Today we are joined by the one and only, Mina Gerges. Mina is an Egyptian plus-size model and actor based in Toronto and New York City. He's redefining traditional male beauty standards through bold self-expression, gender fluidity, and body positivity. In today’s episode, Mina will share his journey on how growing up in the middle east shaped a lot of what he does now and gave him the purpose to make things better, how he is fighting to show you that your normal body is attractive, and what we can do as a society to become more inclusive. Instagram: @itsminagerges  Welcome to the BodPod - the podcast for everyBODY.  I’m your host, Brianna Morgan, and this is the podcast to listen to for all things related to body image, self-love, and confidence. Each week, we will welcome old and new friends, hear their stories, chat about our bodies, laugh, cry, and most importantly - get more people feeling confident in their bodies. The BodCon: @thebodconBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

1. Talking Body with Alicia McCarvell

Today we are talking with the wonderful Alicia McCarvell. Alicia lost her job a year before the pandemic, she used that time to find herself and discover what she wanted to do with her life. Letting her creativity lead the way, she decided to give TikTok a shot, which quickly blew up and opened the door to using this platform to inspire others. She shares her authentic self, her relationship, and is always reminding people to see and value themselves. In today’s episode, Alicia will share insight on her self-love journey and how she stopped allowing her body to dictate the things she did with her life.Instagram and TikTok: @aliciamccarvell  Welcome to the BodPod - the podcast for everybody. I am your host, Brianna Morgan, and this is the podcast to listen to for all things related to body image, self-love, and confidence. Each week, we will welcome old and new friends, hear their stories, chat about our bodies, laugh, cry, and most importantly - get more people feeling confident in their bodies. BodCon: @thebodconBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

The BodPod Trailer

Welcome to the Bod Pod - the podcast for everybody. I'm your host, Brianna Morgan, and this is the podcast to listen to for all things related to body image, self-love, and confidence. Each week, we will welcome old and new friends, hear their stories, chat about our bodies, laugh, cry, and most importantly - get more people feeling confident in their bodies. @TheBodConBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets