You’re listening to Burnt Toast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it’s time for your April Indulgence Gospel. Virginia Which we are recording in the same room! Corinne It’s really weird. I’m really used to looking at my computer screen to see you. Virginia I’m not in there. Corinne It’s confusing. Virginia To paint the picture for ev…

You’re listening to Burnt Toast! We are , and . And we’re here today to launch the Unflattering x Burnt Toast Style Challenge! Dacy is an anti-diet, weight-inclusive personal stylist, who also writes . She helps clients examine the fashion rules they’ve been told to follow and unpack the origins of those messages, to let them go. She also helps fol…

Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! It’s time for your April Extra Butter! This month we’re answering a thorny mix of listener questions: Do we ever get tempted to buy back into diet culture? Is weight-loss surgery (and meds) not “doing it the old-fashioned way?” And what should you say when your daughter’s pants don’t fit—and she hates all he…

You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith. Today I’m chatting with , co-host of the Dolls of Our Lives podcast, co-author of Dolls Of Our Lives: Why We Can’t Quit American Girl, and author of . Mary is a historian and cultural critic who loves thinking about the stories we tell about ourselves, and the meanings behind our pop culture…

You’re listening to Burnt Toast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and it’s time for your March Indulgence Gospel. We’re doing an old-fashioned listener question episode because those are really everyone’s favorite (at least they are our favorite!). So if you’ve ever wondered: How to talk to a kid who only cares about being beautiful? Whe…

You’re listening to Burnt Toast! I’m Virginia Sole-Smith. Today I’m chatting with Christyna Johnson (@encougagingdietitian on Instagram and TikTok). Christyna is a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image work. She also talks a lot about the intersection of consumerism, diet culture and white supremac…

Welcome to Indulgence Gospel After Dark! It’s time for your March Extra Butter. This month we’re answering a reader question about baggy, black clothes. Then Virginia takes Corinne down a rabbit hole to unpack the rainbow produce, and subtle food- and fat-shaming, of Kids Eat in Color. To listen to the full episode and read the full transcript, you…