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Plus 1 is a podcast about self-love, body politics, and dating. Linda shares her experiences as a plus size woman, looking for "the one" and interviews others to gain a diverse perspective on these topics. Follow her on social media for updates @Lindusiki @Plus1Pod
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Linda chats with Ashley Mitchell, a fitness instructor, anti-racism activist, and founder of The Courage Campaign. Ashley shares her experiences as a Black woman in the fitness world, her anti-racism work, and how we can talk to children about movement in a more positive way. She also shares her takeaways from past relationships, and pregnancy as a…
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Linda chats with Jess Sims, a freelance writer and creative. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Fashionista, and Health Magazine. Jess only writes about 3 things: fat people, Black people and fat Black people! Jess shared her thoughts on the fashion industry, and they also discussed the dynamics of dating as fat women. Visit https://aneutral…
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Linda chats with her close friend, Danielle Santos, who is a Network Programming Assistant at a major TV Network! They chat about the racist history of the Bachelor franchise, as well as recent racist incidents. Danielle opens up about dating while biracial, and how desirability politics have impacted her. They also talk about their journeys with b…
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Linda chats with Dr. Rachele Pojednic, an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Simmons University and a former Research Fellow at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Harvard Medical School. They chat about how misinformation is commonly spread within the health & wellness industry, and the realities of medical fatphobia. Rachele also shares her per…
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Linda chats with Kimmie Singh, a registered dietitian with a body positive perspective. They chat about the experiences of being a fat person in the nutrition world, and how to free yourself of diet culture. Kimmie and Linda also discuss dating while fat, and how dieting can impact those experiences as well. Visit Kimmie's website bodypositivedieti…
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Linda chats with Anna Takahama, friend and Money Mindset Coach! They chat about their experiences of being raised in immigrant households, managing debts, and loving themselves through it all! They also chat about their experiences dating as plus size women in Boston. Visit Anna's website msha.ke/annatakahama and follow her on IG: @takamomma Follow…
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In this episode, Linda chats with Da'Shaun Harrison, a writer, abolitionist, and community organizer based out of Atlanta. They chat about the intersections of anti-blackness and anti-fatness, and how fatphobia is rooted in white supremacy. They also chat about the ways in which attraction & desirability politics have impacted their dating life as …
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Linda virtually meets Jill Campbell, a copy editor and Conscious Language advocate! Jill talks about her work with editing works of writing about food and health, and changing the language to avoid "diet culture" and "anti-fat" lingo. Jill also shares her experiences with eating disorders & body image. For more info on conscious language & fat libe…
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In this episode, Linda chats with her friend, Dion Bullock! They chat about his self-love journey in terms of fat positivity, as well as what self-love looks like as a fat black man. They chat about toxic masculinity and the difficulty of sharing feelings and emotions as a cis hetero man. Dion also shares his experiences with dating apps in New Yor…
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In this episode, Linda chats with Nika Salazar, an educator and theatre artist. Nika opens up about her experience with eating disorders, and how quarantine has impacted that as well. They chat about their cultural upbringings and how their issues with body image started at an early age. They also talk about how much they love love! Follow @nikasal…
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In this episode, Linda and her long-time bestie, Courtney Cooke, chat about self-love & dating during quarantine. They talk about the ways in which they are showing themselves and their bodies self-love while at home. They also chat about how they are virtually dating and coping with quarantine while single. Follow @court9219 on twitter follow @plu…
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In this episode, Linda virtually meets Kitty Underhill! Kitty is a model, writer, and body acceptance advocate based in London. They chat about issues surrounding size inclusivity in the fashion industry, and Kitty shares her experiences of being on the smaller side of plus size modeling. They also talk about attraction to fat people, and how the w…
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Linda chats with Toni Caggiano, fat positive advocate and influencer! They chat about body politics, what it means to be fat positive, and the type of harassment fat bodies receive online. They also talk about being hyper-sexualized on dating apps, and how to navigate that world. Follow Toni on instagram @tonicaggiano, follow @plus1pod and visit pl…
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Linda chats with Elizabeth Diana, from the Glow Up Effect Podcast. Elizabeth shares her experiences with her postpartum body, and how to reconcile the expectations you have for yourself with what you can actually give yourself. She also talks about her relationship and balancing a family while taking care of yourself. Listen to The Glow Up Effect P…
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Linda chats with writer and reproductive rights activist, Caroline Reilly. Caroline shares her experiences with self-love and body positivity as it relates to chronic pain & illness. They also chat about what it means to categorize and define a relationship, while owning your sexual desires. And they talk about abortion rights too! Follow Caroline …
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Linda sits down with Liam Rice to chat about his experiences with his body growing up, body dysmorphia, and disordered eating in general. They also chat about his dating life as a gay man, and his independence in his current relationship. Follow Liam @liam_what on Twitter, follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more information!…
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Linda sits down with friend and colleague, Lauren M. They chat about the influence that others can have on your body image, especially as a child, and the ways they navigated that. They also talk about the difference of dating in your 20s vs. in your 30s. Follow @plus1pod and visit plus1pod.com for more information!…
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Linda meets Chardline Chanel, plus size fashion blogger & influencer. They chat about representation of plus size women in fashion and on social media. Chardline also opens up about her struggles with her health and talks about what fitness and weight loss looks like for her. They also chat about fetish vs attraction and how they navigate dating in…
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Linda meets Meghan Kacmarcik, a registered eating disorder dietitian who practices Health At Every Size (HAES). They talk about intuitive eating, chronic dieting, and the complications of intentional weight loss. Meghan also talks about what dating looks like for folks who have disordered eating or eating disorders. Follow Meghan on Instagram @NewM…
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Linda sits down with Annmarie Uliano to chat about her experiences with cancer diagnosis and treatment. Annmarie talks about what it's like to have a body that's constantly changing, and what she does to bring love to herself and her body. She also talks about what it's like to be in a relationship during treatment. Follow @plus1pod and visit plus1…
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Linda sits down with Janice Dominguez to chat about her journey with self-love and self-improvement. They also chat about her experiences with her identity as a first-generation American. Janice and Linda both took a break from dating, so they discuss the benefits of that as well! Follow Janice @jay_niicce on Instagram, follow @plus1pod and is it p…
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Linda sits down with Love Addiction Coach, Katie Grimes, to talk about how insecurities can affect the way you give and receive love. They also discuss what it means to be in a healthy relationship with yourself, and with others. Check out Katie's podcast, Anything For love, and follow her on Instagram @kg.katiegrimes. Follow @plus1pod and visit pl…
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In this episode, Linda gets interviewed by her friend, Alexa Piacenza! They chat about their body positive journeys, and Linda shares her first memory of dieting and being aware of her bigger body. Linda also chats about why dating is so rooted in self-love and body positivity for her, and how she manages the fetishizing & hookup culture that often…
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Linda meets Ady Del Valle, plus-size male model and fashion icon. Ady talks about the fashion and modeling industries in terms of representation of plus males, and what it's like to be on the bigger side of plus-size. Ady also shares his experiences of dating as a gay man, and what it's like differentiating between genuine interest, and fetishizati…
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Linda sits down with Andrew Siañez-De La O, Boston based playwright and higher education professional. Andrew shares his experiences of growing up in El Paso, Texas in a Chicanx community. They also chat about issues of toxic masculinity, dating within the queer community, and dealing with emotionally abusive relationships. Check out his website an…
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Linda meets Carine Calixte, a plus-size model and private chef in Boston. They chat about sizeism within the plus modeling community, and the difficulties of balancing a career and personal life. Carine also shares her experiences of being a single mom, and teaching her sons to love themselves. Follow Carine on Instagram @carinec83, follow @plus1po…
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Linda sits down with Ani F. (of episode 2) and they talk about the laws surrounding abortion and reproductive rights in the U.S. Ani has worked at Planned Parenthood in Vermont as a Medical Assistant, and she is also currently in school to become a nurse practitioner, hoping to provide reproductive health services and Abortion services. To donate t…
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Linda chats with Sara Von Remus, founder and program director of the online magazine Popularly Positive. They talk about a piece Sara wrote called "Being “Positive” about my body is not the same thing as “Body Positivity” and discuss the different "isms" that occur within the body positive and fat positive movements. Sara and Linda also talk about …
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Linda sits down with Zach Tripsas, a Higher Education professional in the Boston Area. They chat about dealing with body image issues while growing up, gaining weight, and healing their relationships with food. Zach also shares his experiences of having a bigger body as a gay man. They also talk about their habits of "investing" too quickly in pros…
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Linda sits down with Tiffany Medeiros to chat about how mental health is an important aspect of self-love. Tiffany also shares her experiences with weight loss, and body positivity as it affects mental health. They talk about what it means to "define the relationship" and the stresses of feeling vulnerable while dating. Follow @plus1pod on Instagra…
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Linda meets Erin Spencer, a Boston based comic who is also a transgender woman. Erin talks about her experiences as a trans woman in comedy, and how those can relate to self-love. They also chat about encountering fetishization on dating apps, and how that can challenge those body positive (or negative) feelings. Erin is performing at The Comedy St…
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Linda sits down with one of her closest friends, Kayleigh McElroy, to chat about her formative body positive years and the importance of friendship love. Kayleigh recently got married, so they chat about wedding planning through a body positive lens. They also talk about acne, and wearing makeup vs going makeup free. Follow Linda on social media fo…
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Linda sits down with long-time friend, Courtney Cooke. Courtney and Linda grew up together, and both had similar experiences of growing up in fat bodies. They chat about weight loss, the social justice aspects of body positivity, and what it's like to date as a bigger woman. They also discuss this refinery29 article written by plus-size influencer …
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Linda meets Constance Smith, a plus size model who travels between Boston and New York for photo shoots and modeling gigs. Constance and Linda chat about the plus size modeling industry, shopping while plus size, and why loving yourself through all of that is so important. Constance is also queer, and she chats about her long term relationship as w…
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Linda meets Deanna Belleny MPH, RDN, a practicing dietitian and co-founder of a non-profit called Diversify Dietetics. Deanna and Linda chat about the Health At Every Size (HAES) movement, and why it is important to challenge what you've been taught about diet culture. They also chat about fad diets and what intuitive eating can look like for diffe…
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Linda chats with Billy Cowles, a gay theatre artist and yoga teacher in the L.A. area. Linda & Billy talk about social media influencers, and the power social media has on the ways we think about our bodies and ourselves. Billy shares his experiences in the yoga community and also talks about what dating as a gay man looks like in Boston vs. Los An…
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Linda chats with Luis Frias II, a higher education professional in Boston. Luis shares his experiences of growing up as an Afro-Latino in a predominantly white neighborhood, and how he balanced the intersectionality of his racial identity. Linda & Luis chat about body-altering surgeries, and flying while fat. Luis also talks about representation in…
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Linda chats with Kayla Patel, who has her master's in GIS and works at City of Boston. Linda and Kayla both grew up as dancers, and chat about how they felt about their bodies through those experiences. They also talk about scales, weighing yourself, and going makeup-free. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Kayla on Twit…
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Linda meets Teresa Powers, a recent grad of Emerson College, and communication specialist in the Boston area. They chat about weight lifting, being naked around others, and how BMIs are not a measurement of health. Teresa also shares her experiences as a queer woman on dating apps. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Tere…
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Linda sits down to chat with Abby Pieger, a graduate student in an applied psychology program called "college student development & counseling." They talk about eating disorders, bias in the health profession, and the culture of complimenting weight loss. They also chat about dating in real life vs app dating. Follow Linda on social media for updat…
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Linda sits down with Ani F., to talk about the process of loving yourself, and reflect on moments that have shaped the way they think about bodies. Ani also shares her experiences within relationships and how she grew from a breakup. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Ani on Instagram @ahhh.knee.f…
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