You're gonna wanna be seated for this one, boo fam. Over the years on Peaking, Jess has live processed her evolving relationship to weight and body image. Well in this episode, she gets even more honest about how that struggle shows up in her day-to-day life. From believing that she's worthy of good things to working up the motivation to get back in the gym after a long break, it follows her. But the good news (!!) is: she found something recently that helped.

That something is her guest, and the community she's created around fitness for people in big bodies. Amanda Campos, NASM CPT is a certified fitness coach who is determined to help fellow plus-size folks feel comfortable in a gym, and after attending one of her classes, Jess can confirm it's working. Big Bodied Baddies is taking Chicago by storm, hosting multidisciplinary fitness classes at partner studios around the city and growing a passionate fandom online. It's a testament to just how badly this type of space is needed, and Jess talks with Amanda about her journey to make it happen.

Finally, Jess closes with a Reality Rambles segment that is really more of a friendship red flag than it is a dissection of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. That being said, please go watch RHOSLC.

~Where to find AMANDA~

@a_camptoast on IG

⁠@big_bodied_baddies on IG⁠

@big_bodied_baddies on TikTok

@abovethebar.life on IG

~Credits/Links~

Edited by: ⁠⁠@abinewhouse⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jzdebakey⁠⁠⁠⁠

Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@peakingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@not4everyonepod⁠⁠⁠⁠

Logo/Brand Design: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@magiceightstudio⁠⁠⁠⁠

Photography: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thelocalnomads_⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music: "Have Mercy On Us" by Air Kid