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206 - Lipedema: The Unrecognized Disorder Affecting Millions of Women

June is Lipedema Awareness Month—and chances are, you or someone you love may be living with this misunderstood condition. Join Dr. Michelle Tubman, Emma Cloney, and Diana Dimmock for an eye-opening conversation on what lipedema really is, why it’s so often missed, and how we can fight for recognition and care in a system that’s failing women.

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June 5, 2025

206 - Lipedema: The Unrecognized Disorder Affecting Millions of Women

June is Lipedema Awareness Month—and chances are, you or someone you love may be living with this misunderstood condition. Join Dr. Michelle Tubman, Emma Cloney, and Diana Dimmock for an eye-opening conversation on what lipedema really is, why it’s so often missed, and how we can fight for recognit…
May 29, 2025

205 - Hot Takes with Rob: Gym Selfies, Cheat Days, Dad Bods & More

In this episode of Thrive Beyond Size, Michelle Tubman and her husband Rob Isa engage in a lighthearted discussion about various topics related to body image, fitness, and food. They explore the cringe factor of gym selfies, the concept of cheat days, and the double standards surrounding dad bods. …
May 22, 2025

204 - Rethinking Exercise: How to Make Movement Joyful, Not a Chore

In this episode of Thrive Beyond Size, Michelle Tubman discusses the concept of joyful movement, sharing personal experiences from a recent camping trip with her husband. The conversation explores the importance of reframing exercise from an obligation to a source of joy, recognizing everyday activ…
May 15, 2025

203 - When You Rush Through Life (and Reach for Food Instead)

What if your eating habits could teach you more about how you move through the world than you ever imagined? In this deeply personal episode, I share insights sparked by a recent labyrinth walk—one that cracked open an uncomf...
May 8, 2025

202: Healthism and Why It's Harmful

What happens when health becomes a moral obligation instead of a personal choice? In this episode, Dr. Michelle Tubman unpacks the hidden harms of healthism—and how to reclaim body autonomy, self-trust, and care on your own terms.
May 1, 2025

201: What Fiction Can Teach Us About Diet Culture – A Conversation with Paulette Stout

Award-winning author Paulette Stout joins me to talk about her powerful new novel, What We Give Away—a story that takes on diet culture, disordered eating, and the journey to self-acceptance. We explore how fiction can help people see the truth about body image and food in ways facts can’t—and why …