The Appetite

#117: Aging and the Body: An interview with Connie Sobczak of The Body Positive

Nov 28, 2022

Connie Sobczak of The Body Positive gives us this wise nugget: "Aging is something we get to do, if we are lucky." Julie Church, Opal's Co-Founder and Nutrition Director, discusses with Connie the many considerations that arise as we age, covering the topics of appearance, body image, health, and self-care. Listen...

#116: Tired of the Perfectionism Hustle?

Sep 12, 2022

Are you a "perfectionist" who is exhausted and tired of hustling for your worth? Or perhaps you have entered perfectionism recovery but remain in a long term battle with compulsive perfectionistic striving? Either way, this podcast is just the ticket for you! Take a listen to Lexi Giblin, PhD, Maggie Ritnour, LMHC,...

#115: Power of Sharing Your Recovery Journey: An Interview with Amelia Boone

May 24, 2022

Part 3 of a 3 part series: "Creating Social Change in the Sport World" Episode 3: Power of Sharing Your Recovery Journey-- Most people who struggle with disordered eating or an eating disorder grapple with how much and to whom they share their struggle with. Amelia Boone, a world class obstacle racer and ultrarunner,...

#114: Power of Writing: An Interview with Elizabeth Carey

Apr 19, 2022

Part 2 of a 3 part series: "Creating Social Change in the Sport World" Episode 2: Power of Writing-- Diet culture messages pervade all media- from advertisements, to magazines, to Instagram and TikTok. It’s no exception in the sport world- harmful, antiquated messages pop up everywhere that perpetuate disordered...

#113: Power of Coaches: An Interview with Marie Davis Markham and Robyn McGillis of Wildwood Running

Apr 1, 2022

Part 1 of a 3 part series: "Creating Social Change in the Sport World"

Episode 1: Power of Coaches-- The "win at all costs" sport culture needs to retire and be replaced by the "whole person athlete" culture. In this episode of The Appetite, Opal co-founder and Clinical Director Kara Bazzi, talks with two coaches who...