A Broadway Body: Continued Conversations
A Broadway Body: Continued Conversations
Podcast Description
A Broadway Body: Continued Conversations is a safe space for people to come to learn about how to cultivate a healthy body image. This is a place where questions will be asked, topics will be explored, and conversations will be had. I do not have the answers myself. Through the Continued Conversations Series overarching goal is to continually bring guests into this space to speak about their expertise in their fields to bring us closer to collective understanding.
While this space is geared towards performers, all walks of life are welcome! My intention is to share information that could help anyone struggling with relating to their self-image, and I plan to bring on guests outside of the performance space as well.
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Disclaimer: While I’m not a licensed therapist, registered dietician, or medical health professional and cannot speak to body image topics from a clinical, trauma-informed place, I am an expert of lived experience. I’m an academic of my own body, and I’m passionate about facilitating conversations with other humans about their relationships with their bodies. I believe it’s important to continue conversations about healthy body image in creative spaces as a means to heal individuals as well as the collective whole. But just know the information presented in this medium is not professional mental health advice or medical advice, and any questions or concerns you have should always be directed to your health providers. themegangill.substack.com
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Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes of body image, self-acceptance, and the dynamics of the performing arts. Episodes delve into personal stories of struggle and resilience, with specific discussions around topics like the impact of societal standards on body image, the role of representation in the industry, and the mental toll of dieting and exercise culture. For example, conversations with professionals like Jas NaTasha Anderson and Katelyn Stoss address their personal experiences with body image pressures in performance settings.
The “Let’s Talk About Bodies” podcast highlights individuals’ body stories through intimate, one-on-one conversations. Hosted by Megan Gill, her mission is to make talking about bodies less scary. We discuss body image, diet culture/the beauty industry, and rewriting the stories of our bodies. Join us in speaking about our bodies with kindness, cutting through the noise of our culture, and shaking people out of the system.
Trigger Warning: in our conversation, we discuss eating disorders, food intake, exercise, and other themes around body image. Please take care of yourselves as you listen and avoid if these topics might be triggering for you.
Everyone, please welcome Lindsey Sparks to Let’s Talk About Bodies! (formerly Continued Conversations). Lindsey and I met serendipitously on social media – and we both seemed to be on very similar paths, doing very similar work, and preaching very similar messages of self-compassion. What’s even better is that Lindsey’s nutrition company is called Sparking The Convo, and my podcast, at the time, was called Continued Convos – this was a sign that I needed to have her on this show. And I’m SO glad I did because we had an impactful and fulfilling conversation.
I truly hope you enjoy this conversation between two girlies who are very passionate about facilitating conversations around body image. Lindsey has such an array of knowledge when it comes to body image work, and I hope that you are able to take away a few beautiful slices of wisdom from her in our conversation. If you work with a group of young athletes, please consider bringing Lindsey in to chat with them about body image – as she says, “Sometimes all it takes is one honest conversation to break a cycle, challenge a belief, or plant a seed of healing.”
Lindsey Sparks is a professional beach volleyball player and the founder of Sparking The Convo, a nutrition education initiative helping athletes build healthy relationships with food, body image, exercise, and, most importantly, themselves. Drawing on her background in psychology, nutrition, and sport, Lindsey leads team workshops that spark honest conversations about body image, give athletes the tools to build healthier relationships with food and their bodies, and connect them with registered dietitians and therapists who specialize in eating disorder prevention and recovery. She is on a mission to change the culture around food and body image for the next generation of young girls.
Interested in bringing a Sparking The Convo workshop to your team? The best way to reach Lindsey about booking a workshop is via email at [email protected].
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While I’m not a licensed therapist, registered dietician, or medical health professional and cannot speak to body image topics from a clinical, trauma-informed place, I am an expert of lived experience. I’m an academic of my own body, and I’m passionate about facilitating conversations with other humans about their relationships with their bodies. I believe it’s important to continue conversations about healthy body image in creative spaces as a means to heal individuals as well as the collective whole. But just know the information presented in this medium is not professional mental health advice or medical advice, and any questions or concerns you have should always be directed to your health providers.
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