episode 9: validation

Episode 1… Reborn

After a 1 year break, PHAT is back with a brand new perspective, new stories, but the same vibe. This episode is a short and slightly heavy episode about where the future of PHAT is headed and why it’s reborn. Enjoy!

episode 9: validation

Today I have a bit of a cold but its been months since I've released anything. Today's episode is super short but it's about validation-- where we get it and what negative validation can look like as well. Although I have nobody on with me, I would love to hear your thoughts!

What I Wish I Knew: BMI is BULLSHIT!!!!

Hey guys! Today I'll be talking about/reading my article I wrote on the Body Mass Index. This is WILD. You will not believe the history of the BMI and will question why it still exists! Hope you learn something! Please refer to the link below if you want an accurate way to "assess" your health. This is a Health Risk Assessment that can tell you your "real age" (your age health wise) and gives tips to improve it.  https://www.sharecare.com/group/realage https://theconversation.com/using-bmi-to-measure-your-health-is-nonsense-heres-why-180412#:~:text=BMI%20misses%20a%20more%20important%20measure%20%E2%80%93%20body%20fat%20percentage&text=While%20body%20weight%20can%20be,people%20can%20be%20easily%20misclassified. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106268439

episode 7: for the guys

Today, or 2 weeks ago, Hayes spoke with Ben Willard about his experiences with body image, his journey through fitness, and his mentality. Tune in and hopefully something resonates with you!!

episode 6: for the parents!!!

Today, Hayes speaks with her mom Amy Staszkow about AMY’S experience with finding out her kid has an eating disorder and how she as a parent navigated through it. She hopes this helps other parents pay attention to warning signs. Resources linked below: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/advice-for-parents/ [https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/eating-disorders/advice-for-parents/] https://www.outshininged.com/blog-post/daughter-has-an-eating-disorder/ [https://www.outshininged.com/blog-post/daughter-has-an-eating-disorder/]