Good Bodies – Details, episodes & analysis

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 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 this week's episode, Remy and Emily dive right into the Scoop Du Jour, a new TikTok trend where people edit themselves to be "100 pounds less" to use as inspiration for weight loss. They talk about why these A.I. images might be even more dangerous than the "thinspo" from our Tumblr days. Why do we torture ourselves with all these filters in the first place? Later, they answer a Dear DST email from a listener who had to attend a talk by David Sinclair at a work conference about his scientific work around avoiding aging. The listener was outraged by his advice to live on 2 meals (with no snacks) and a huge roster of supplements. Is she right to feel triggered? Would the audience's reaction have been different if it was a woman suggesting this limited diet? Plus, Remy and Emily talk about whether or not it's worth it to live such a restricted life, even if it does provide longevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Remy and Emily are joined by registered dietician Monica D’Agostino AKA @saltandsagenutrition.They start by breaking down Monica’s professional background and philosophy on food, including her thoughts on girl dinner and theories on why no one wants to cook anymore. Remy and Emily ask Monica their own questions for getting their sh*t together this fall (because, let’s be real, no one’s been to the grocery store this summer…) plus some from our listeners. Monica shares her best tips for sneaking in your veggies, creating balanced meals, and grocery shopping. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Remy and Emily start with an update on Remy's progress quitting weed. She shares some tips for listeners who are also thinking about quitting, and they discuss when quitting cold turkey might be the best approach. Later, they answer a Dear DST from a listener who recently lost some weight after hiking the Colorado Trail (AKA walking all day every dat for over a month). She was happy to be back at her set point weight and fit into her old clothes, but now she's feeling more dissatisfied with her body and worried she'll gain the weight back. Remy and Emily give their advice for not being gentle on yourself when your activity level changes. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Remy and Emily are joined by comedian Bobbi Elfie to break down her body image ~journey~ after she and Remy bonded over their struggles on a long drive to Virginia. Bobbi opens up about being abused as a child and how it has impacted her self worth and body image through the years. Later, she tells Remy and Emily about her problems with the body positivity movement, and they discuss the huge pressure women face to feel beautiful alllllllll the time. Plus, Bobbi breaks down what real manifestation looks like (spoiler alert: it’s not as easy as it looks on TikTok). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily are back with a birthday special for this week’s episode. First they chat about their birthday plans for this year and whether or not they are “birthday people.” They reflect on which birthdays have felt most significant and why some ages feel scarier than others. Later, Emily asks Remy about her family’s attitudes toward aging, and they chat about how getting older hasn’t been such a big deal after all. Plus, they debate the ideal birthday cake flavor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Remy is joined by special guest Lizzie Velasquez, a writer and anti-bullying advocate you may know from her Ted Talk or documentary A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story. (Don’t worry, Emily will be back on Thursday’s episode.) Lizzie opens up about living with Marfanoid-progeroid-lipodystrophy syndrome, a condition that prevents her from accumulating body fat and gaining weight. They discuss Lizzie’s experiences with bullying online and IRL and how she stopped letting other people define her. Later, Remy asks about Lizzie’s book Choosing Happiness, and Lizzie shares what she’s learned about mental health since writing the book in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily are back with a Scoop du Jour and a Dear DST on today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow. They kick off with an update about Queen’s body-positive anthem, “Fat Bottomed Girls,” and have a discussion about why it was left off of a recent Greatest Hits list. Then, in this week’s Dear DST, they discuss a listener’s dilemma in which her *almond mom* made comments about her sibling’s recent weight gain—and how the girls can convey to their mother that they’re more than their bodies. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices