Needy 45: The Promise of the “Good Body”

Have you ever caught yourself believing that your life would be better if YOU were “better”? As in, if you had a better body, better grades, more money in the bank, or a fancier degree? Today’s episode delves into our primary need for safety — and how we try to meet it through external validation, … Read more

Needy 44: Stop Postponing Your Joy With Amber Karnes

Today’s Needy Podcast episode features Amber Karnes, founder of Body Positive Yoga! Amber is a ruckus maker, yoga teacher, social justice advocate, and a lifelong student of her body. Amber trains yoga teachers and studio owners how to create accessible and equitable spaces for wellness and liberation. She also coaches with human beings who want to build … Read more

Needy 43: Tending to Your Perfectionism With Justine Taormino

Today’s Needy Podcast episode features Justine Taormino! Justine Taormino is a writer and coach living in Ojai, California with her little family: her husband, an almost 3-year-old daughter, and their rescue dog. Her favorite things include reading, hot beverages, good conversations, water of any kind (ocean, baths, rivers, rain), and all things self-development. She’s a … Read more

Needy 42: Taking Off Your Superhero Cape With Christina Perkins

Today’s truly special episode features Christina Perkins! Christina Perkins is a needy human who is working daily on accepting her neediness. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, pet caretaker, enneagram 2, INFJ, and a Scorpio. She is currently in private practice in Knoxville, Tennessee and working toward a Doctorate in Social Work. She is … Read more

Needy 41: Body Liberation With Tiana Dodson

Today’s episode features Body Liberation coach and founder of One Beautiful Yes, Tiana Dodson. Tiana Dodson is a fat, certified holistic health coach who’s out to destroy the belief that you have to be skinny to be happy and healthy. Through her work with One Beautiful Yes and the Live Your Best Fat Life program, she guides … Read more