In this episode—recorded live during the Do It Fat book-launch event—Sara brings together a beautiful circle of friends and early beta readers: Charith Denson, Christy Anderson, Kendra Sanchez, and Liz Brinkman. The conversation is heartfelt and emotional as they share their first reactions to the manuscript, reflect on triggering moments, and unpack the messages that resonated most deeply wit[...]
In this episode of The Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, Sara welcomes Domini Anne, a movement instructor, clothing designer, and creative director with a mission to help people love living in their bodies. They discuss the concept of embodiment, which is the focus of the upcoming book 'Do It Fat, an Unapologetic Guide to Taking Up More Space.' Domini delves into the importance of feeling comfortabl[...]
In this episode of The Chicks Who Give a Hoot podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Melissa Dean, a licensed midwife and the founder of Casa Natal Birth and Wellness Center in Silicon Valley. With over two decades of experience, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and an unwavering passion for birth justice, maternal health equity, and sustainable healthcare reform. We talk a[...]
How does creating more spaces for mental wellness empower those around us? More importantly, how does it empower you? Today, we are joined by Lauren Carson, the executive director and founder of Black Girls Smile Inc., a non-profit organization focused on mental health education for Black girls and women! Through her work with Black Girls Smile Inc.and as a Mental Health Advocate and Speaker, Laur[...]
Small groups are my thing. 1 to 3 people, maybe 4. Thinking about a group of 5 or more people, starts to get a little sticky. When I was growing up, social anxiety was not something I was aware of. I didn’t have a term for the excruciating nervousness that washed over me when I walked into a party. I would try to muster up as much courage as I could, cling to friends, and continuously refill[...]