Archive - Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

Why Are So Many Doctors On Diets?

Here's how to set the boundaries you need at the pediatrician's office.

Apr 18 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

Is Weight Loss Surgery the New Ozempic?

When fat influencers get...even thinner.

Apr 17 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

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29:11

Swimsuits to Save Your Spring Break

Here are my current favorites.

Apr 15 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

The Food Sensitivity Test to MAHA Mom Pipeline

Debunking the diet-y origins of Making American Healthy Again.

Apr 11 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

"I Love Reading Books With Fat Women Who Don’t Care About Being Fat."

On writing for the female gaze, with Jasmine Guillory

Apr 10 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

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Jasmine Guillory

25:44

Bad Mom Books and Good Mom Bags

Plus the White Lotus diet and why Lean In was bullsh*t.

Apr 8 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

Why Do We Feel Bad About Our Chins?

The tyranny of the high angle selfie.

Apr 4 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

Are We On A Phone Diet?

All the feelings about a work-in-progress relationship with social media and screens.

Apr 3 •

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Virginia Sole-Smith

29:53

Rejoice, For Bare Ankles Have Returned

The calendar says spring! Time to dress for the weather we want, not the weather we have.

Apr 1 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

March 2025

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