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The Burnt Toast Podcast

Virginia Sole-Smith, Corinne Fay

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led body liberation and anti-diet show featuring therapists, journalists, authors, advocates, and other established experts in body image, eating disorders, health care, and diet culture. Agencies could credibly pitch recognized clinicians, researchers, authors, journalists, advocates, and leaders in weight-inclusive care; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need substantive expertise and public credibility in these areas.

Metrics

Episodes: 269

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 50.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

virginiasolesmith@gmail.com

virginiasolesmith.assistant@gmail.com

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Host

Virginia Sole-Smith - New York Times bestselling author of Fat Talk and a writer focused on body liberation, diet culture, and anti-diet parenting.

Corinne Fay - Author of the popular plus-size fashion newsletter Big Undies, focused on fat fashion and body liberation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established expertise in body image, eating disorders, weight-inclusive health care, fat liberation, parenting, gender, or related social issues, demonstrated through clinical or advocacy leadership, journalism, academic work, public speaking, or published books.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or widely read newsletters, Leadership of advocacy organizations or specialist practices, Recognized journalism or media work, Established public speaking, academic, or clinical credentials

Recent Guest Discussions

Angel Austin - Weight-inclusive Health Care, Health At Every Size, Anti-fat Bias, Disability, And The Advocacy Work Of Asdah.

Zo Bisbing - Body-positive Parenting, Eating-disorder Treatment, Body Image Resilience, Clothing, And Creating A Home That Is Safe For All Bodies.

Cole Kazdin - Eating Disorders, Body Anxiety, Menopause, Perimenopause, And Diet Culture Targeting Women In Midlife.

Savala Nolan - Race, Gender, Body Politics, Women’s Experiences, And Themes From Her Books.

Recent Topics

Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Fat Liberation, Diet Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Burnt Toast Podcast
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Why Is Weight Watchers Making a GLP-1 Podcast

October 15, 2026

You're listening to the Burnt Toast podcast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and today we are talking about The Weigh In, a new podcast about GLP-1s ... from Weight Watchers.And on Indulgence Gospel!Corinne and I will be discussing a very controversial topic: Cold calling your friends.Indulgence Gospel segments are for paid subscribers, who also get transcripts and commenting privileges. Don't miss out — join us here!So, there's a new podcast from Weight Watchers. It's called The ...

Why Dolly Parton's Body Was Never The Point

October 08, 2026

You're listening to the Burnt Toast podcast! I'm Virginia Sole-Smith and today my conversation is with Mary Mahoney of @Landline - Pop Culture & History with Mary Mahoney | Podcast + Newsletter.And we're talking about... Dolly!!! Meanwhile on Indulgence Gospel:Corinne and I are asking: Is breaking up with your phone a diet?Indulgence Gospel segments are for paid subscribers, who also get transcripts and commenting privileges. Don't miss out — join us here!FREE LISTENERS can find this...

Amy Palanjian Explains the Picky Eating Backlash

October 01, 2026

You're listening to the Burnt Toast podcast! We are Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay, and today our conversation is with Amy Palanjian.And on Indulgence Gospel!Corinne and I will be discussing table manners, and Amy is staying on to get into that with us.Indulgence Gospel segments are for paid subscribers, who also get transcripts and commenting privileges. Don't miss out — join us here!Meet today's guest!Amy Palanjian is the creator of Yummy Toddler Food and the author of the Ne...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Burnt Toast Podcast?

The Burnt Toast Podcast is hosted by Virginia Sole-Smith and Corinne Fay. Its publicly listed emails are virginiasolesmith@gmail.com and virginiasolesmith.assistant@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Burnt Toast Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The Burnt Toast Podcast: virginiasolesmith@gmail.com and virginiasolesmith.assistant@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Burnt Toast Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Burnt Toast Podcast reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Burnt Toast Podcast?

The Burnt Toast Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Established expertise in body image, eating disorders, weight-inclusive health care, fat liberation, parenting, gender, or related social issues, demonstrated through clinical or advocacy leadership, journalism, academic work, public speaking, or published books. Common among recent guests: Published books or widely read newsletters; Leadership of advocacy organizations or specialist practices; Recognized journalism or media work. Recent guests include Angel Austin, Zo Bisbing, and Cole Kazdin.

How hard is it to get booked on The Burnt Toast Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Burnt Toast Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Fat Liberation, and Diet Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

virginiasolesmith@gmail.com

virginiasolesmith.assistant@gmail.com

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