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Fit Literate
Carolyn Viggh and Laura Girard
68 episodes
1 week ago
Carolyn and Laura combine girl talk and critical analysis to look at fitness media and trends through an anti-diet lens. They help listeners develop their fitness literacy to become smarter consumers of the fitness industry (while still having fun in the gym and on the internet). Think of it like getting advice from your big sister's friends but instead of dating and fashion they teach you how to not get scammed by the fitness industry's latest snake oil salesman. New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show!
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Carolyn and Laura combine girl talk and critical analysis to look at fitness media and trends through an anti-diet lens. They help listeners develop their fitness literacy to become smarter consumers of the fitness industry (while still having fun in the gym and on the internet). Think of it like getting advice from your big sister's friends but instead of dating and fashion they teach you how to not get scammed by the fitness industry's latest snake oil salesman. New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show!
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Fit Literate
Hot Snakes with Clara Nosek

We brought on dietitian Clara Nosek to talk about the MAHA movement, explain what it's like to work with a dietitian, and answer your questions! You can follow Clara on all platforms @yourdietitianbff and subscribe to her substack, The Supper Clerb. Thanks for listening!


Get bonus content and early access to all episodes on Patreon

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2 months ago
1 hour 43 minutes 13 seconds

Fit Literate
TikTok wants to make it illegal to have a juicy ass

Kayla Itsines backlash, morning routine final boss, and fine, we'll talk about skinnytok (even though we hate that we feel like we have to)

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4 months ago
1 hour 31 minutes 52 seconds

Fit Literate
Last Year's Leftovers

Join the Patreon for exclusive content and video versions of episodes!


We didn't get to everything we wanted to in the end of year Q&A, so we're finishing the job! In this episode we answered questions about what to do when you don't like lifting, managing your relationship with metrics, dealing with diet triggers, and Carolyn's experience with long COVID.

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6 months ago
1 hour 19 minutes 20 seconds

Fit Literate
The Official FitLit 2025 Bingo Card

We peered into our crystal balls to divine predictions for the new year. Enjoy the episode while we go touch some grass (:

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7 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 20 seconds

Fit Literate
Feeling Loose and Craving Meat

(We don't actually do 2025 predictions in this episode)

We're rounding out the year with a look back at 2024 highs and lows and listener Q's!

For bonus content and video versions of all episodes, join the Patreon

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7 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes 5 seconds

Fit Literate
Lock In, Sl*ts

Emergency mini episode! We're going ghost mode and to share our thoughts on the "winter arc" trend.

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9 months ago
32 minutes 36 seconds

Fit Literate
A Menace In the Streets

Run Clubs - they're in your city. Crowding the sidewalks, stinking up breweries, and, apparently, replacing dating apps. In this episode we investigate (with many lengthy tangents) why this long time fitness staple is experiencing a surge in popularity. Is the hype real? Are people really finding love at the run club?

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9 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes 12 seconds

Fit Literate
Expensive Bikes To Nowhere

We're going back to our roots with a classic fitness industry deep dive! Today we're covering two iconic indoor cycling brands - SoulCycle and Peloton.


*Note*: At a couple points Carolyn refers to one of the founders of SoulCycle as Ruth Zuckerberg. This is incorrect- Her name is Ruth Zuckerman.

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10 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes 57 seconds

Fit Literate
People Experience All Kinds of Things

Part 3 of the summer Q&A series. Thanks for listening!

Bonus episodes (including part 2 of this series) is on the Patreon! Click here to join

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1 year ago
1 hour 22 minutes 58 seconds

Fit Literate
You Don't Need To Be Doing All That

We've been training the last 6 weeks for this yapathon!

In this episode we rant about anti-fat fitness "motivation" and answer your questions about macro trackers, DOMS, cycle syncing, and more.

Check out the Patreon for bonus content and early access to new episodes :)

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1 year ago
1 hour 22 minutes 57 seconds

Fit Literate
Training for the Diet Adpocalypse

NOTE: Due to some tech difficulties this episode got cut a little short We're really hoping to have it all resolved by our next recording session!


In this episode we talked about some of the weird diet-y ads some of you have been getting targeted with as well as the Oprah Ozempic special and doomsday prepper fitness propaganda on reels. Enjoy!


Check out the Patreon for bonus episodes!

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1 year ago
37 minutes 57 seconds

Fit Literate
Eating Disorders on the Internet

In this episode we're talking about online eating disorder communities, the way they have changed (and stayed the same) overtime with social media and censorship, and how to know if the algorithm has put you on a pipeline to disordered eating.If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek out support. Your can find resources here. 


Sources:

https://anad.org/eating-disorder-statistic/https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9875472/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6769899/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6382562/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7722117/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7575017/

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1 year ago
1 hour 17 minutes 56 seconds

Fit Literate
Meeting of the Minds

We brought on friends of the pod, Kaitlyn Moore and Lauren Leavell, to talk about the recent phenomenon of "body positive" influencers pivoting to posting about their weight loss journeys. We highly recommend this episode of Kaitlyn's podcast, Dose of Sass, as a companion listen

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1 year ago
55 minutes 58 seconds

Fit Literate
The Official Fit Literate 2024 In & Out List

It's 2024 and we are back with our official (sort of) In and Out list for the new year. We asked for the products, apps, brands, and trends you're seeing most on social media and we're giving our rapid-fire takes!


A video version of this episode is available on patreon! 

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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes 21 seconds

Fit Literate
Wrap It Up

For the last episode of the year we're looking back on 2023, giving advice for your holiday season woes, and predicting fitness and wellness trends for next year.

Thank you for listening with us. See you in 2024! <3

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1 year ago
1 hour 12 minutes 36 seconds

Fit Literate
Strut Like You Mean It (Ft. Allie Bennett)

FREE YOUR MIND!

The Treadmill Strut Queen herself, Allie Bennett (aka @benntheredonethat on TikTok) joined us to talk about her viral fitness trend and what it's like being a full-time content creator. We also dissect 12-3-30 and the Cozy Cardio trends. 

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1 year ago
1 hour 55 minutes 39 seconds

Fit Literate
(Preview) Julie! 🙃 (ft. Lauren Leavell)

Not you Mom, sorry for the confusion.

We got Lauren Leavell to join us behind the paywall for a very special and laughter-filled bonus episode. Listen to the whole thing on the Patreon!

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1 year ago
1 minute 44 seconds

Fit Literate
Hi Barrebie!
We've got the incomparable Lauren Leavell on the pod! We're talking all about Barre fitness, where it started, and Lauren's experience as a barre instructor in person and online. Lauren's Links: Instagram @laurenleavellfitness Tiktok @laurenleavell Listen to Rest Days
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1 year ago
1 hour 23 minutes 18 seconds

Fit Literate
(Preview) Micro-Influencer EXPOSED IN 4K

It's an astrology episode! We're giving you another chance to nurture the parasocial relationship by diving deep into Laura's astro chart.

Join the Patreon to listen to the full episode!

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1 year ago
7 minutes 39 seconds

Fit Literate
Fit Lit 101: Intro to Not Being and Asshole to Your Body in College

Class is in session! This week we're taking you back-to-school and giving you our best advice for navigating fitness while at college.

For bonus content and early access to feed episodes, join the Patreon!

Email your questions and stories to carolynvandlaurag@gmail.com

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1 year ago
1 hour 15 minutes 44 seconds

Fit Literate
Carolyn and Laura combine girl talk and critical analysis to look at fitness media and trends through an anti-diet lens. They help listeners develop their fitness literacy to become smarter consumers of the fitness industry (while still having fun in the gym and on the internet). Think of it like getting advice from your big sister's friends but instead of dating and fashion they teach you how to not get scammed by the fitness industry's latest snake oil salesman. New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe on Patreon to support the show!