In this episode, we’re talking about fat bodies and how they have been eating since the beginning of time!!!

In this week's episode, we're chatting Body Kind Nutrition, is a meal preparation program that supports people with gentle nutrition from a weight-inclusive approach. Founded by Eleni Levine, MS, RDN, and Ashantis Jones, MEd, QMHP, CPT the BKN mission is to assist folks as they learn to build body trust through nourishment.

Learn more about BKN here and join as a free or paid subscriber on Patreon!

In this week's episode, we're introducing Body Kind Nutrition!, which is a meal preparation program that supports people with gentle nutrition from a weight-inclusive approach. Founded by Eleni Levine, MS, RDN, and Ashantis Jones, MEd, QMHP, CPT the BKN mission is to assist folks as they learn to build body trust through nourishment.

Learn more about BKN here and join as a free or paid subscriber on Patreon!

In this episode, Melyssa welcomes guest Ashantis Jones, a therapist, mental health coach, certified personal trainer, and group fitness instructor. They discuss the importance of integrating mental health and physical fitness, dismantling societal and marketing-imposed fitness stigmas, and embracing personalized, enjoyable approaches to movement and wellness. Ashantis shares her journey in encouraging people to strengthen their bodies for everyday life rather than just focusing on aesthetics and weight loss. Tune in for actionable tips on finding a fitness regime that works for you, recognizing the mental health benefits of physical activity, and unlearning unhealthy beliefs about exercise and body image!

This week we are BACK with a bonus episode part two with Ashantis Jones and we are talking all about Cowboy Carter--the new Beyonce´ album.

We took a deep dive into the intersectionality of Cowboy Carter, what we think Beyonce´ meant by certain lyrics, the social and political meaning behind it, the musical influences, and how it applies to everything we do here

Ashantis and I talk about how being a black woman and rebelling against systems of oppression has shaped so much of her identity as well as her unique experience in the health industry. Ashantis sheds a lot of light on how these very systems are often keeping women stuck in body shame.

This week we are BACK with a bonus episode part one with Ashantis Jones and we are talking all about Cowboy Carter--the new Beyonce´ album.

We took a deep dive into the intersectionality of Cowboy Carter, what we think Beyonce´ meant by certain lyrics, the social and political meaning behind it, the musical influences, and how it applies to everything we do here!

Ashantis Jones (she/they), MEd, QMHP, CPT joins Abbey on today's episode! We talk about the oppressive systems embedded in diet and fitness culture that perpetuate eating disorders, desire for weight loss, and negative body image. Ashantis shares how taking intersectional approach can help not only meet clients where they are at, but help them to reach their goals without guilt or shame. Tune into this episode to hear more on how fitness doesn't have a "look", average clothing size in the US, the Aerie campaign, and more.

Heart Health Month & Weight Neutral Movement for Health!

*Trigger Warning* This episode contains sensitive topics including weight loss, dieting, disordered eating, and eating disorders.

On today’s episode, we are joined by Ashantis Jones to discuss the topic of intersectionality. Ashantis is a trained Master’s level Counselor, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Coach that focuses on both the mind and body - both of which are equally important to one’s health. By using an intersectional approach, Ashantis believes that self-love becomes the tool that heals and educates. Tune in to learn:

• What is intersectionality?

• The benefits that come from understanding our own identities during any type of recovery process

• How can we become better providers when we keep intersectionality in mind

• Ashantis’ personal journey and the insights she has learned

And listen to the end to hear tips on how you can begin to gain an understanding and awareness of intersectionality for yourself.

Join Kina and Ashantis as we explore Eating Disorders, Body Image & Complex Trauma

This week Highness Queen Ashantis comes through for a few joints and lots of laughs. We talk about Black Girl Joy, authentic self-love, and anti-fat bias.

Join me and Ashantis, as we speak about loving all parts of our identities, the BLM movement a year on, the importance of getting someone’s name right, and being queer in the Black community!

It's hard to know where to begin when having the desire to focus on wellness rather than weight. Ashantis Jones takes an intersectional approach to wellness by blending her background in education, counseling, mental health, and fitness. This episode will give you a new view of wellness and inspire you to approach it in a different light.

Ashantis shares her journey to rebuilding her life after breaking up with her live-in boyfriend and losing her job. We talk about recovering from eating disorders, learning how to live for yourself, developing a healthy relationship with fitness and health, and much more.

In this episode, Michelle and Ashantis talk about everything from fitness, to fatness to white supremacy, and ableism, and how these stigmas and systems are tools of oppression and exclusion. Ashantis shares her own fitness journey, including what it's like to be a fitness instructor with a disability. Ashantis shares a fresh perspective on how to decouple fitness from diet culture so that every person, in any type of body, can reclaim the joyful movement they deserve.

This week I am thrilled to be interviewing Ashantis Jones, who is not only a kick ass HAES aligned personal trainer, but my social media assistant! This interview was inspired by an old IG post that she suggested I re-share that blew up and sparked the question "What does fitness without diet culture look like for YOU?"