Good Bodies

You can't run away from your problems, but what if your problems started with running? Today on Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren read an email from a listener who needs advice while training for a marathon. Is it possible to exercise without the voices of diet culture creeping into our subconscious? Your hosts lend their insight, and Lauren shares a harrowing tale of her experience running in high school. It's giving early 2000's rom-com, you guys, and you don't want to miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spoiler Alert! Today on Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren discuss the latest season of Heartstopper on Netflix. Listen in as your hosts debate the nuances with which eating disorders are portrayed on the show and how they compare to Emily's personal experience. Plus, we're bringing you a recap of some of the most unhinged commentary on EDs from '90s/00s television that probably should have ended up on the cutting room floor. No, Aunt Becky, no! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who among us has ever been "regular" on vacation? Apparently, Emily and Lauren! Today on Good Bodies, your hosts bring you their (accidental) travel hacks to make sure everything is running smoothly. Plus, find out how much fiber women actually need and the best ways to get it. Last but not least, Lauren gives Emily a surprise taste test that has everyone on the edge of their seats. Tune in for some real potty language. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, we're still doing the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show? Then you know Emily and Lauren are going to dish all about it. But first, Lauren shares a story about her recent run-in with a reality television celebrity! After your hosts give a rundown of the Victoria's Secret runway, it's time to talk about Tyra's return after a twenty-year hiatus. It seems she is singing quite a different tune these days, and we're calling BS on this VS vet. Listen in for all the hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Halloween, Good Body Ghoulies! Today on the podcast, Emily and Lauren dive into our favorite spooky holiday with a Halloween candy gossip sesh. Do we care how much protein is in a Reese's if it's shaped like a pumpkin? Next, they read a spooky write-in from a listener who is afraid they might be addicted to chocolate. Being a "chocoholic" used to be cute, but is it actually scarier than we thought? Not to worry, your hosts are here with a nightlight and plenty of solutions to help. Don't miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Icon Alert! Today on Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren have the pleasure of sitting down with fashion expert and cohost of TLC’s infamous “What Not To Wear”, Stacy London! While fashion is top of mind, our hosts are diving so much deeper into the wardrobe. Listen in for a truly riveting conversation with Stacy that covers new generations changing the fashion narrative, Stacy's size-inclusive clothing line with QVC, the unexpected opportunity menopause provides, and addressing the term "flattering" once and for all. You might laugh, you might cry, but you'll definitely throw on a blazer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren discuss the chaos that is this season of Love Is Blind. As a first-time viewer, Lauren has been officially lured in, but is it enough to tempt her into joining the cast? Emily lays down the law on how the show could actually live up to its name. Plus, our hosts get into the Hannah and Nick D of it all. Love may not be blind, but it is binge-worthy. Tune in for the spoilers, stay for the hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are going pores deep into the world of skincare with the help of our guest, Rachel Liverman, the Founder and CEO of Glowbar. To prepare for this episode, our hosts received facials, and for Lauren, her very first! Listen in as Rachel, a third-generation esthetician, answers questions about everything from the ideal nighttime routine, acne (on more than just your face), if facials really are for everyone, and how the heck micellar water is actually pronounced. Tune in for the skincare tips you didn't know you needed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Lauren tells Emily all about her recent experience at Chain Fest, where Michelin star chefs presented their versions of fast food faves. This starts a conversation about cravings, nostalgia, and what actually makes food taste so delicious. Then, they get into today’s Scoop, which is all about pop star sensation Lizzo’s recent weight loss. Of course, the Ozempic allegations have already started flying, which Lizzo quickly shut down in a recent post on her social media. Is it actually important to know the how and why behind celebrities’ changes in weight? Is it problematic for Lizzo to pursue weight loss? Tune in for the full conversation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Lauren starts us off with a fierce Drink-Pinion and continues to misuse her favorite word. Then, Emily introduces us to our Scoop for the day, which is all about creator Liv Schmidt and how she was banned from TikTok for promoting disordered eating. What responsibility should social media platforms take when it comes to fostering harmful behavior, and when does censorship come into the equation? Tune in for this nuanced and engaging conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking about Kourtney Kardashian’s supplement brand Lemme, which has just come out with a highly controversial product, their “GLP-1 Daily” supplement. Do celebrities have a role to play when it comes to wellness? Lauren is reminded of a grocery delivery service that advertised healthy choice selections as part of “Ozempic Week.” Everyone seems to be jumping on the money train as the age of Ozempic gains speed but what is too far? Thankfully, endocrinologist and Chief Medical Officer at Found, Dr. Rehka Kumar joins the conversation to give her expert opinion on the difference between supplements, vitamins, and, of course, popular Glp-1 medications. Don’t miss this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking all about baking. Does coming from a “dessert family” influence one's affinity for sweet treats? Lauren shares that baking intimidates her, while Emily gets personal about the role it played while she was struggling with her ED. Then, they welcome professional chef and published author Sarah Fennel to the show, who shares how baking played a positive role on her road to ED recovery. Sweet connections are made when it comes to baking and family memories by both our lovely hosts and Sarah. Tune in for some delectable conversations and even some easy recipe ideas! PLUS, be sure to grab Sarah's cookbook, Sweet Tooth, out now! https://bromabakery.com/cookbook/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are chatting weird comfort food faves. Lauren reveals her secret shame of indulging in the occasional lunchable which prompts a conversation about the role nostalgia plays when it comes to craving and satisfaction. Then, Emily reveals her favorite comfort food to be something you would think only a pregnant person would crave. Lauren is very skeptical, which makes for a wild surprise taste test where she tries it live! Finally, we close things out with a fun announcement from Lauren. https://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/24/dining/making-a-meal-out-of-peanut-butter-and-pickles.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking all about skin issues when it comes to our gorgeous faces. Lauren shares a recent story of when she was having a bad breakout on her face and how poorly she handled herself - LOL oops. Then, they welcome a dear friend of Lauren’s, musician and visual artist Elena Barrio who is able to give first hand experience to dealing with chronic facial acne as well as face-picking or dermatillomania if you wanna get clinical about it. Elena openly shares about the social and emotional consequences of skin issues as well as her journey to clear skin and overall higher self confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, we are starting off with a long overdue Wellness Check for our dear Emily who shares that she’s actually… drumroll please - feeling quite well. Is it the summer sun or the consistent workouts; you decide! Then, we have a Good Body Grab Bag from a listener who shares quite a dire situation. She’s plus size and newly out of work but her family will only help her out financially if she agrees to start taking a GLP-1 or to join Weight Watchers. This sparks a conversation about the history of family members bribing loved ones to lose weight as well as the implications that Glp-1’s have for people in bigger bodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices