What The Actual Fork is hosted by professional dietitians Sammy Previte and Jenna Werner. Both ladies are parents within growing families, which makes them food...
This episode is one big WTAF moment as Sam and Jenna take on diet culture’s wildest trends—yep, they’re talking about the carnivore diet—and break down why balance beats extremes every time. They dive into the dangers of social media misinformation, the pressure dietitians face to cut through the noise, and share what’s been working for them when it comes to keeping their families fed, even (and especially) when life gets chaotic. Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code FORK at checkout.What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Your Body's Smarter Than Your Weight Loss Goals
In this episode of What the Actual Fork, Sam and Jenna chat with Dr. Erin Knopf, a psychiatrist, pediatrician, and eating disorder specialist. They cover intuitive eating, the damaging effects of diet culture on families, and the use of medications like GLP-1 for weight loss in kids. Dr. Knopf shares insights on body diversity, children’s growth patterns, and fostering a healthy relationship with food. She also introduces VERY, her virtual eating recovery practice, and highlights the importance of weight-inclusive care and challenging outdated medical biases. It’s such an informative, empowering episode. Can’t wait to hear what you think!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Follow:Dr. Erin Knopf:Instagram: @drerinknopfVERY: Virtual Eating Recovery for YouWebsite: very.healthInstagram: @virtual.eating.recovery4uControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at https://lumepodcast.com/FORK! #lumepodListen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Body Talk and Baby Prep
In this episode of What the Actual Fork, Jenna gets real about the mix of emotions as she preps for baby #3. From reflecting on early motherhood to dealing with last-minute appointments and a not-so-nice comment about her body, she opens up about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Sam offers all the support while the two dive into the importance of being mindful with our words and share their own body image struggles. Don’t miss this heartfelt chat—and stay tuned for baby updates soon! Thank you for being with us this year—we’re so grateful for each and every one of you. Wishing you a gentle, restful end to 2024, and we’ll see you after the holidays!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code FORK at checkout.Head to HelixSleep.com/FORK to get 25% off your mattress and 2 FREE Dream Pillows today!Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Learning How to Eat With Emma Myles
This week on What the Actual Fork, Sam and Jenna are joined by actress and cookbook author Emma Myles! Best known for her role as Leanne Taylor on Orange Is the New Black, Emma opens up about her journey with food and body image and her fight against diet culture.We dive into her debut cookbook, The Trigger Kitchen: Dismantling Diet Culture One Unapologetic Recipe at a Time, which features so many delicious recipes designed to dismantle harmful food narratives and celebrate the joy of eating. Emma’s humor and authenticity shine as she shares how personal experiences inspired her work.Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of calorie amounts, weight, and behaviors related to eating disorders. If any of these topics might be triggering for you, feel free to skip this episode and return at another time.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Order Emma's cookbook, The Trigger Kitchen: Dismantling Diet Culture One Unapologetic Recipe at a TimeFollow Emma on Instagram: @emmacatSave on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35-off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code FORK at checkout.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at Lumepodcast.com/FORK! #lumepodGo to BONCHARGE.com/FORK and use coupon code FORK to save 15%What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Anxiety, Intuition, and the Duality of Motherhood
This week, Jenna and Sam swap stories about their latest adventures in motherhood. Jenna's been battling anxiety and bronchitis while pregnant, Sam's juggling the love-hate relationship with pumping and breastfeeding, and they both dive into the emotional whirlwind of parenting. They chat about the importance of listening to your body, the struggle of finding 'me time,' and why it's okay to lean into your intuition. From cold and flu season tips to hilarious mom moments, it's a raw and real mom-to-mom catch-up.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Go to boncharge.com/FORK and use coupon code FORK to save 15%.What The Actual Fork https://www.instagram.com/whattheactualforkpod/Sammy Previte https://www.instagram.com/find.food.freedom/Jenna Werner https://www.instagram.com/happystronghealthy.rd/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What The Actual Fork is hosted by professional dietitians Sammy Previte and Jenna Werner. Both ladies are parents within growing families, which makes them food savvy mothers, who have plenty of factual information, advice and experience to share on food, parenting, body image, and everything in between. Sam and Jenna not afraid to share secrets. They started this podcast so no human has to feel alone in their journey towards a balanced and informed freedom in life, whether that involve food, motherhood, or any other pressing topics.
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