Good Bodies

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Lauren starts things off with a quick Lexapro update. Tune in to hear the surprising side effect that she wasn’t even looking for. Then, Emily introduces today’s Scoop about Chappel Roan’s recent series of TikToks expressing her frustration with the intensity of stan culture and her desire for more boundaries. The internet seems to be divided and confused on the topic but our hosts have a clear opinion, the Midwestern princess doesn’t owe you sh*t. We can all steal a page out of Chappell’s playbook tbh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are doling out the good news when it comes to all things uterus..uteri? It’s a good news Double Scoop where they review the CDC’s new guidance when it comes to pain management with IUD insertion as well the thrilling news that the end of pap smears might be here. Can it be true? Check the links babes - it’s real. Tune in for the exciting discussion as well as a shocking story from producer Shannon about her experience using an IUD. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/cdc-updates-iud-pain-management-guidelines-improvements-missing-rcna166239 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/15/well/pap-smear-cervical-cancer-test-alternative.html https://www.sciencealert.com/barbies-final-joke-may-have-inspired-a-spike-in-internet-searches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren start things off with a Wellness Check where Lauren fills us in on her blood panel results, how her doctor treated her as well as the care plan she received. This leads into a conversation about the role genetics plays when it comes to cholesterol and how weight loss won't always mean improved health stats. Then, they get into their Scoop for the day which is about how Carnivore Tik Tok has gone completely feral over blocks of cheese. Can a block of cheese be the same thing as a protein bar? Things get heated. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are connecting with their woo woo side. Lauren starts things off by sharing a bit about her on-going spiritual journey and Emily tells us about a time in her life when she ended up talking to a phone psychic/ scam artist. Thankfully, she ended up finding a really cool spiritual healer who helped her work through some issues with Tarot… which brings us to our amazing guest for the day! Comedian and healer, Kate Wolff tells us about how spirituality and the woo woo side of life can play a role when it comes to healing our trauma. Then, the three have an enlightening conversation about manifesting and what people get wrong about it. Finally, we close out the episode with a quick reading for our hosts which is full of piping hot tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren share their first ever listener submitted (drum roll please) Good Body Gain from someone who just got their first massage. The listener detailed her hang ups with massage as a queer person in a bigger body but also reported that she found an inviting body positive spa where she ended up having not only a great massage but a healing experience overall. Our hosts share their own personal experiences and hang ups with massage while offering up some advice when it comes to advocating for your needs (especially if you’re a paying customer okay?!) Then, they close with a Scoop about how Vanessa Williams decided to stop the botox at age 61 which prompts a conversation about the ridiculous term “aging gracefully.” https://www.beautyindependent.com/spas-often-alienate-plus-size-customers-heres-how-they-can-change/  Moonbeam Therapeutics  Body Mechanics NYC  Deep River NYC  Uncle Nat’s Opal Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are doing a deep dive on one of their favorite subjects, FOOD. They start off with a Last Licks segment where Lauren shares a bbq flatbread recipe and Emily gets serious about tuna salad. Too serious? You be the judge. Then, the two discuss all the mental roadblocks there are to overcome when it comes to meal prep and cooking; there’s the raw meat thing, the incorporating vegetables thing and of course the grocery store math about what will actually get made and what will die an untimely death in the produce drawer. This episode is chock full of cooking hacks, relatable struggles and one very wild story about Lauren getting second degree burns from making a SALAD. This is not one to be missed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren read a Good Body Grab Bag from a listener who continues to wrestle with some abusive messaging she received from an acting teacher as a young teenager. Our lovely listener is wondering if she should confront this teacher since they are still teaching or if it’s better to leave well enough alone. This sparks a conversation about whether or not we have a moral responsibility to call out abusive behavior as well as how we grapple with the toxic messaging we received during our most formative years. This episode gets kinda deep and does open with a content warning so strap in. We close out the show with a quick word from Dr. Naomi of Betches’ own Oversharing podcast since Emily and Lauren were a little stumped. Tune in to hear the surprising conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking all about thrifting and how finding a sense of style can both be a form of self care and body acceptance. Lauren offers up some thrifting tips for plus size shoppers and Emily delves into why it’s so hard to find the right fit when it comes to vintage finds. Then, they bring on guest Macy Eleni who is the author of “Second Chances: The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting, Sustainable Style, and Expressing Your Most Authentic Self” to share her valuable opinion and tips on the modern state of thrifting. Macy also opens about her history of disordered eating and how that played into (or didn’t play into) her love of thrifting and fashion. She beautifully explains how thrifting can be both meditative and healing while acknowledging how thin privilege can play a role. Thanks for the great conversation, Macy! @macyeleni Second Chances: The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting Sustainable Style, and Expressing Your Most Authentic Self Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are fangirling over US Olympic super stars Ilona Maher and Simone Biles. Is this patriotism we are feeling? What is happening?! And as you know, our girls love a documentary so they’re thrilled to review Netflix’s “Simone Biles Rising” for you as well! They chat about the specific factors surrounding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where Simone famously stepped down from competing mid games due to a case of the twisties. How big of a role does community and social health play when it comes to our physical and mental health? Simone may be the literal G.O.A.T. but she’s also a human sack of flesh with feelings and needs just like the rest of us; a relatable queen indeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are chatting anxiety meds! But first, Emily tells us about how she has added some spice to her workout routine which may or may not include a crotch grab. Lauren continues her crusade against the beach and regales us with a recent day at the pool. Then, our hosts get up close and personal as they tell us about their varied experiences with anxiety. Emily shares her history with seizures and then Lauren reveals some new developments with her own anxiety as well as trying out medical treatment in addition to therapy. Keep tuning in to hear Lauren’s real time updates on taking her first ever SSRI. Thank you for the TMI, Lauren! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren read a Good Body Grab Bag from a listener who is concerned that her friend group might be addicted to lip fillers. Is such a thing possible? Our lovely hosts share their experience and opinions when it comes to all things lips as well as a bit of research. If you have an addictive personality, should this sort of cosmetic procedure be avoided? Is lip filler blindness a thing and is it possible to “go too far”? https://www.aad.org/public/cosmetic/safety/needle-free-filler-risks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are super excited to discuss the documentary “Your Fat Friend, A Film By Jeanie Finlay '' which is about podcaster, author and all around bad-ass Aubrey Gordon. The film chronicles Aubrey’s journey from anonymous blogger to the well-known public figure she is today. Our hosts are confronted with some deep questions like “Is the work worth it?” and for Lauren, “Do people actually want to listen to fat people?” Whether you’re familiar with Aubrey’s work or not, this episode is a great listen for people of all sizes, anyone who has struggled with an eating disorder or anyone who has family members who might mean well but who just don’t get it. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/yrfatfriendfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are chatting with Lucy Mountain who is the creator of Nobs, a fitness app which doesn’t track weight or calories… um revolutionary! You know we love a rebrand here at Good Bodies and so does Lucy as she goes on to explain some parts of the wellness industry that are still in need of one. No more “booty” workouts please! Then, she gives Lauren some advice on how to break out of her cardio comfort zone at the gym. Tune in for more advice on how to build fitness into your life without all the toxic bullsh*t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are re-branding the non-scale win to drumroll please… a Good Body Gain. There are so many ways to celebrate our achievements when it comes to health and wellness without thinking about how our clothes fit. Together, they review the multitude of categories this could include. We’re talking sleep, mood, energy, strength, stamina but then they get into some more broad categories such as sexual health, social health and taking a freaking break. The possibilities are endless with Good Body Gainz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren introduce their newest segment, drumroll please: Good Body Gains! A listener wrote in to share how she was able to successfully call out some body-negative messaging and programming at her local gym. This listener is actually a registered dietitian who said she felt inspired by our June 9th episode which was on a similar topic. Did you get all that? Rds are listening to the show AND we are inspiring them? What is happening?! Is this activism? Let’s go! Emily and Lauren close us out with some actionable tips so you can play along at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren review a viral TikTok that a concerned listener sent into the show involving damaging, shameful & fatphobic language as a form of motivation when it comes to working out. There’s an audience for this but why is it just now becoming openly popular? Is divisiveness as an engagement tool detrimental to our mental health? Lol probably! The two review the history and appeal of shame as a motivator along with some research on the subject. Finally, they both share personal anecdotes on the topic of shame and motivation and yes, they both have fridge photo stories. Alright, time for some much needed mirror mantras. See you next week, you beautiful Betches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are chatting all things tummy aches. First, they review their own stomach issues before delving into the many different iterations of tummy aches including, of course, CRAMPS. Lauren goes on to share some wild cramp-related anecdotes which leads to a conversation about the social components of these physical ailments. Can we just be open about our periods and ibs already? Finally, they close on some fun tips for caring for stomach issues, the biggest tip of course, being to chat with your doctor, babes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily shares with Lauren all about the societal after effects of a major weight loss as well as the internalized struggle which can accompany such a change. Then, they welcome on former curve model and entrepreneur, Lexi Stout who tells us all about her own major weight loss and the dysmorphia and distrust of others that tends to be an after effect. Then, Lexi tells us a bit about the grief she’s experienced from the loss of both her parents and the odd “up-side” of loss as an adult. We’re all on different journeys and we are thankful to Lexi for sharing hers with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking about The Cut’s recent article “It’s Going To Be A Hairy Summer.” Is the bush back? Did she go anywhere to begin with? They chat downstairs routines and the etymology of the concept just in general. Are we shaving our nether regions because we actually want to or for the pleasure of some sort of external gaze? Then, they hear from a listener who is struggling with how to shut down negative body talk with a plus size friend who keeps saying she “looks so huge”. This can be a sticky situation especially when you’re different sizes; you don’t want to necessarily lie about someone’s size but you also don’t want to co-sign negative self-talk.. So what should she do? Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking about the current heat dome in NYC. Emily is more team beach while Lauren is vehemently anti-beach and pro-pool. Lauren also drops a piping hot take re: dating in higher temps. This leads into an informative and revealing discussion about ways to optimize comfort in the summertime. We’re talking chub rub, little red bumps, odor, makeup melting, old lady sandals, all of it! Don’t let the title fool you; still plenty to take from this episode for our straight size listeners! Stay cool out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices