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 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.
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Finding Joy Through Baking with Sarah Fennel
This week on What the Actual Fork, Sam and Jenna are joined by Sarah Fennel, founder of Broma Bakery and author of the bestselling cookbook Sweet Tooth: 100 Desserts to Save Room For. Sarah opens up about her journey to eating disorder recovery, shares what it was like to share her desserts with Andy Cohen, and dishes on some of her favorite recipes from the book—like the mouthwatering espresso martini cake and the peanut butter pie that Jenna is definitely going to bake flawlessly. Plus, Sarah tells maybe the most hilarious and vulnerable story we’ve ever heard on WTAF. Don’t miss this one!Pick up your copy of Sweet Tooth: 100 Desserts to Save Room ForKeep up with Sarah and Broma Bakery: Instagram: instagram.com/bromabakery Blog: bromabakery.com YouTube: youtube.com/@bromabakeryControl Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodWhat 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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Dodging Diet Talk, Intrusive Questions, and Family Functions
Sam and Jenna discuss unexpected comments at social events and their impact on body image and diet culture. They share personal experiences, including Sam's encounter with a family member's intrusive question about her body. The conversation highlights the importance of support systems and practical strategies to handle such situations, especially during the holiday season when you just KNOW certain relatives are going to be on their worst behavior.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Head to HelixSleep.com/FORK to get 25% off your mattress and 2 FREE Dream Pillows today!If you’re interested in learning whether or not your insurance covers dietitian services:Find Food FreedomCheck Your Benefits: https://bit.ly/fffinsurancecheckMore Resources: https://findfoodfreedomresources.comHappy Strong HealthyCheck Your Benefits: https://form.jotform.com/232275847388167Other Information: www.happystronghealthyrd.comWhat 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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Trip Tips and TV Picks
In this roundup episode of What the Actual Fork, Jenna and Sam dive into their chaotic daily routines. They discuss the realities of balancing work and nutrition during busy days and share some laughs over their mom struggles. With both of them prepping for upcoming travel, they exchange their best travel tips, including what snacks to pack, how to manage solo parent duties, and what shows to watch while you’re in the air. Plus, Jenna shares a story about a social media interaction that really highlights how our changing relationships with diet culture can affect how we think about our food choices.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Go to boncharge.com/FORK and use coupon code FORK to save 15%.Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code FORK at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodWhat 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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The Goal Posts Are Always Shifting
Dr. Charlotte Markey is a professor of psychology at Rutgers University, with nearly three decades of research on eating behaviors and body image. Her most recent book, Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life, is described as "the ultimate guide to taking on adulthood with body confidence." She joins Jenna and Sam this week to discuss all things body image, including self-acceptance, shifting standards of beauty, and how recent conversations around GLP-1s might impact young people.Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/Grab a copy of Adultish: The Body Image Book for LifeFollow Dr. Markey on Instagram: @char_markeySubscribe to Dr. Markey’s SubstackVisit Carawayhome.com/ACTUALFORK to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase.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.