I Weigh with Jameela Jamil

This week, Jameela is joined by crime journalist and activist Isla Traquair and they cover her long spanning career reporting on true crime to recently becoming a victim of emotional violence and stalking herself. They discuss the mental health impact of stalking & navigating the justice system, the grim statistics of convictions along with the lengths women need to go to to stay safe and establish their boundaries. They talk about supporting survivors, victims and their families, and Isla shares how she's making UK history by covering multiple decade-old murder cases for her podcast. We also get into the fascination with true crime and why it’s the most popular genre of podcasting. You can find Isla on IG @islatraquair and find her true crime podcast The Storyteller: Naked VillainyYou can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!

Jameela is joined by campaigner and writer Gina Martin, and in this optimistic conversation about creating change for equal rights around the world, they discuss how anyone can show up and support activism (especially offline in real spaces) and what this activism work can look like. They talk about how Gina’s new book ‘No Offence, But’ gives us context and can help stop stereotypical phrases in our modern language, how we can all support modern masculinity, what transformational accountability is, and ways to connect with each other despite the capitalist society working against us. Gina Martin’s book ‘No Offence, But’ is out now and you can find Gina on IG @ginamartin and TikTok @ginamartinukYou can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch –check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!

Jameela is joined by author, journalist, and broadcaster Caitlin Moran for this special live episode - recorded from Kings Place for the 2023 London Podcast Festival. Jameela & Caitlin take the stage to talk about modern masculinity and some of the heartbreaking research Caitlin has discovered in writing her latest book ‘What About Men?’. They about the loneliness of men and how we all need to prepare for our mental health now and later in life and how it benefits us all to be a better version of ourselves. They discuss Caitlin’s focus on ‘being a woman’ & girlhood, and while women have feminism for empowerment and growth, men are yet to organize themselves in the same way, and lots more.  Caitlin Moran’s newest book ‘What About Men?’ is out now and you can follow her on IG @mscaitlinmoran and Twitter @caitlinmoranYou can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

This week, Jameela is joined by comedian, writer, actress and NEW author, London Hughes! We hear the real-life stories, mess & chaos of dreaming big as London recounts her steps (and knockbacks) in the UK comedy & entertainment world, and how she remains resilient despite circumstances beyond her control. Jameela & London discuss everything from Beyoncé to The Pussycat Dolls, how empty we can feel experiencing success, cancel culture antics over the years, and we’ll never look at puppeteers in the same way again. London's new book 'Living My Best Life, Hun' is out now. Follow her on IG @thelondonhughes and Twitter @thelondonhughes  You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Certified Lymphedema Therapist Lisa Levitt Gainsley joins Jameela this week to talk all things LYMPH! We learn how our gut houses 70% of our body's lymphoid immune cells and what that means, how stress brings on inflammation and also how we can take control of helping our bodies release the waste from our lymph nodes. Lisa & Jameela talk about how we can take care of our bodies early and often, how our organs have different emotions, and what modern toxins are ending up in our bodies and what we can do to prevent absorbing them. Oh, and we learn how to give a good tit massage ;) You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Canadian activist, podcaster and writer Clementine Morrigan joins Jameela this week and they dive right into the human impact of cancel culture, why it erodes trust and why it's bad for us to dehumanize ourselves. Clementine & Jameela cover ethical vulnerabilities, celebrities, and ask: are you outsourcing your integrity? This is a raw conversation that invites you to set boundaries and command your own world view but also this is an open discussion that covers topics such as domestic violence, abuse and touches on suicide. Follow Clementine on IG @clementinemorrigan and catch her as a cohost of the F*cking Cancelled podcast  You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Former Olympian, Ultrarunner, filmmaker and author Alexi Pappas joins Jameela this week to talk about post-Olympic depression and all kinds of athlete mentality including the importance of puberty and commitment to goals, how we can change our vocabulary to help body pain and mental health, and how a humbling experience in a marathon in New York City brought Alexi comfort and peer support.  Check out Alexi’s young reader’s edition of 'Bravey' out Aug 22 and follow her on IG @alexipappas  You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website I Weigh has amazing merch –check it out at podswag.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf joins Jameela this week to discuss how we can use our minds to detox and grow our brains. We discover we have the ability to manage our minds and by isolating ourselves from triggers, we’re masking our own resilience. They discuss the scale of trauma terminology and microaggressions, the mind-body connection and much more.Find more information about Dr. Caroline Leaf on her website www.drleaf.com and follow her on Instagram @drcarolineleaf. Dr. Leaf’s latest book is ‘How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess’.You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Re-releasing this insightful conversation between Jameela & psychotherapist, author, and podcaster-extraordinaire Esther Perel, as her podcast 'Where Should We Begin?' returns for a new season.  The two discuss how our expectations of marriage have changed over the past 100 years, why you aren’t feeling sexy after the pandemic, why polyamory still feels taboo (even though it shouldn’t!), why infidelity isn’t necessarily a death knell of a relationship, and more. Follow Esther on Instagram @estherperelofficial and Twitter @estherperel and find her podcast 'Where Should We Begin' on all podcast platforms. You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Comedian & co-host of the podcast 'Best Friends', Sasheer Zamata joins Jameela this week and they cover everything from period pain, masturbating, shaving heads and secrets we no longer need to keep private. Sasheer talks about her mental health journey and how it manifested itself physically during the pandemic and they both enjoy - and you will too - hearing Sasheer's favorite stand up crowd work moments. Follow Sasheer on Instagram @thesheertruth and find her podcast 'Best Friends' with Nicole Byer here. You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

The Trenches founder & UK based psychotherapist Seerut K. Chawla joins Jameela this week to discuss mental health within the social media space, what it does to our brains, and why we gravitate towards pop psych trends and Instatherapy. They dig into how our modern mental health labels and terminology are collapsing, with Seerut introducing us to Concept Creep. This is an open and frank conversation about mental wellness with references to sexual violence. Follow Seerut on Instagram @seerutkchawla  You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Cognitive scientist and host of the podcast 'A Slight Change of Plans' Maya Shankar joins Jameela this week to discuss what we attach to our identity, how there is a competitive advantage to being great listeners, what could be the antidote to loneliness and we find out the three types of empathy and discover maybe Jameela does have empathy after all. Check out Maya's podcast - A Slight Change of Plans - wherever you listen - and look out for her TED Talk (available from July 25th, 2023):Who are you, and how do you transform in the face of change? Cognitive scientist Maya Shankar shares three questions you can ask to find out who you are when the world feels like it’s shifting under your feet. First: “How does this change change what you’re capable of?” Next, “How might this change change what you value?” And third: “How might this change change how you define yourself?” Shankar shares stories — and the science behind change — of people who stepped out of their comfort zones and rigid mindsets and found themselves changed for the better. Maybe through their experiences, and Shankar’s own story as well, a new, lesser traveled yet more rewarding and expansive path rich with possibility awaits.  Follow Maya on Instagram @drmayashankar  You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

This week, Jameela is back on the mic solo to answer your questions! She shares stories on The Good Place audition process, how animals play such a big part in our lives, how to be bold along with how to deal with being a person of great heights, and more. You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Actor, podcaster, and most thoughtful man Penn Badgley joins Jameela and the two ponder life, love and fame. They discuss his experience becoming an adult in the limelight, what it feels like to be heavily sexualized, why they both don't enjoy sex scenes, how his fame affects his children, his personal journey with finding peace and happiness, and together they ask the toughest question - what is love?Check out Penn’s podcast - Podcrushed - wherever you listen.Follow Penn on Instagram @pennbadgley, TikTok @iampennbadgley and Instagram @podcrushedYou can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Author and podcaster Elise Loehnen joins Jameela this week to discuss her new book - On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. Together they cover the history of the seven deadly sins and their patriarchal origins, the importance and beauty of healthy relationships between men and women, why women are set up to tear women down, the dangers of wellness culture, and more.  Check out Elise Loehnen's book - On Our Best Behavior - wherever books are sold. Follow Elise on Instagram @eliseloehnen & Twitter @eloehnen You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @Jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins Jameela to discuss what people may not know about the climate crisis, how a small number of people are responsible for a vast amount of the damage, why the responsibility percentages assigned to each country are misleading, how to manage mental health while being a public figure, Greta's autism diagnosis and how it empowers her to do her work, and more.   Follow Greta and her work on Instagram & Twitter @gretathunberg  You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @Jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Activist and beauty influencer Mattxiv (aka Matt Bernstein) joins Jameela this week to discuss how to be hopeful while so much anti-lgbtq+ legislation is being encouraged, how he became a social advocate, why you don't have to be an influencer to have influence, his journey to understanding that his mental health wasn't a checklist to be completed, beauty standards in the gay community, and more.   Follow Matt on Instagram & Twitter @mattxiv You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @Jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Comedian and friend Beth Stelling joins Jameela this week to answer listener questions about how to feel happy about one's weight heading into their wedding, how to move past exercise anxiety, how to be content while single, how to help friends celebrate their own bodies, and more.  You can follow Beth Stelling on Instagram & Twitter @bethstelling You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.  I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @Jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Author and speaker Jamie Windust joins Jameela this week to share about their personal journey of trauma and healing. They discuss Jamie's experience of sexual assault, the resources that were available to them as a non-binary person, learning to accept the healing process, the importance of medication and therapy as well as reconnecting with oneself, how trauma looks different than we sometimes expect, and more.  Follow Jamie Windust on Instagram & Twitter @jamie_windust You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.  I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @Jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Writer on Parks & Recreation and The Good Place, and showrunner on Bumper in Berlin -Megan Amram - joins Jameela to break down what is happening with the writers' strike. They discuss why more compensation is necessary, how the industry has changed due to streaming, how this strike will set precedents for other unions, what's going on with the industry and AI, and more.   Follow Megan on Instagram & Twitter @meganamram  You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @Jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!