Good Bodies

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

On this episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Remy and Emily are talking about quitting—yup, quitting. Emily dishes on her recent social media break and why it was so helpful for her mental health. Remy has a really vulnerable moment where she talks about her current mental health struggles including (trigger warning!) depression, suicidal ideation, and just giving up on it all. To that end, though, she talks about how quitting smoking weed has been really helpful. They wrap up with a v relatable moment by discussing a lot of the pressures literally so many of us face as we age. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Emily and Remy are reflecting on Miley Cyrus’s viral VMA performance with Robin Thicke from 10 years ago. They share how they felt about the performance and subsequent memes at the time compared to now. Why were we all so hard on Miley? Later, Remy and Emily answer a Dear DST from a listener about “reverse dieting.” Is it even a real thing? And how do you know if you’re actually eating enough? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Remy and Emily are joined by fan-favorite Jared Freid to chat all things body image, dating, and his new special 37 & Single. Jared opens up about how the DST audience helped him get more comfortable talking about his weight on stage, and Remy and Emily ask how those feelings about his body play out in dating (and in the bedroom). Later, Jared shares his approach to moderation, and they debate the supremacy of New York bagels. Plus, Jared shares how snacking can improve your dating life. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily are back with a Class Smash or Pass, as well as a Scoop du Jour. Remy kicks off with a vulnerable moment where she admits she’s just been “feeling weird” lately, especially when it comes to working out and being in a body image rut. This leads into a discussion around the complicated feelings and the slippery slope around working out to feel good versus working out to have a certain body. They then discuss *that* viral ad for the French team in the Women’s World Cup and and work through their feelings around it. They end up in a heated debate about NSYNC vs Backstreet Boys, because of course. 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 are diving into all things hair—yes, hair. If you know, you know: It’s a not-so-little thing that can make a big difference on your overall body image and self-esteem. They discuss a viral TikTok about plus-size women and their relationship with their hair length, as well as why hair can act as a security blanket for literally so many people. They then discuss the all-too-common experience of leaving the hair salon hysterically crying, and why it’s so important to advocate for yourself, especially in these vulnerable situations (yes, *especially* if you’re a people pleaser). Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily are back, and there’s a lot on the agenda. First, they dive into this week’s Scoop du Jour—the news about Whitney Port and her husband’s concerns that she’s “too thin.” She is now prioritizing her health, but it begs the question: As someone’s romantic partner, when does it become your business to comment on their weight? Which brings us to our next topic: this week’s Dear DST. In it, a listener explains that her husband has gained a lot of weight in the last few years and he’s not happy with how he looks or feels. She is wondering how to talk about these concerns with him in a healthy, non-judgmental way. They wrap up by discussing what she should say, and how to support your partner when you just want the best for them. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily are back with a new episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow — and they’re diving into the whole “shedding for the wedding” thing. Or is it “shredding”? In any event, they sat down with Amanda Pargament (@healthbyamandarobyn), a recently-married certified integrative nutrition health coach, and Sharron Paul (@sharronicanyc), a hilarious comedian and wedding officiant who just got hitched herself. They talk about the pressure brides face in terms of body image, weight loss, and even family dynamics—I mean, why did so many moms “weigh 100 pounds on their wedding day” after all? Of course, they have a lot to say about finding a dress you feel comfortable in no matter what, and why ultimately, fad diets just aren’t on the guest list. 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 and tackling a Dear DST from a listener asking how to cope when someone else's behavior is bringing up restrictive thinking. Remy and Emily give her some mantras to use for the next time she's stuck next to someone counting the M&Ms on a flight for 12 hours. Later, they talk about the viral aging filter and the various reactions to it on their FYPs. Remy and Emily talk about how using the filter made them feel and how they hope they feel about themselves as they age. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're not sure if you've noticed, but literally everyone is talking about Barbie rn. On this week's episode, Emily and Remy join the convo and get real about how Barbie affected their body image growing up. Listeners weigh in with their Barbie memories, and Emily and Remy discuss whether or not Barbie is to blame for society's ridiculously high beauty standards. Plus, they delve into Barbie's history including the woman who created her and how Mattel has evolved the line to be more inclusive. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily and Remy are back with a few DSTeachable Moments for this week’s episode. First, they tackle the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating with the help of Sam Previte’s blog post mentioned in our 7/16 episode with the hosts of What The Actual Fork. Emily gets vulnerable about how not getting a diagnosis for her eating disorder impacted her recovery. Can self-diagnosing actually be helpful when it comes to eating disorders? Later, Emily shares some DMs she received from listeners after sharing that she feels weird about eating the same food group twice in one day which leads to a conversation about ARFID. Remy and Emily try to break down the difference between being a picky eater and disordered eating. 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, Emily and Remy are joined by comedian and disability advocate Pamela Rae Schuller to talk about her life as a 4’7” person with Tourette’s. They start with a conversation about how Pam feels about the word disability and how she learned to love her height and her tics. Later, she opens up about dating with a disability and her experience on Jewish Matchmaker. Finally, Remy and Emily ask about what brands and places are doing a better job at accessibility than others. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer is in full swing, so Remy and Emily are back with an update on life in a bathing suit. Remy recaps a recent girls trip and how she steered clear of any negative body talk. Spoiler alert: girls trips are more fun when everyone’s a hypewoman. Then, Emily shares a recent epiphany about embracing her pale skin. Is it time to put down the self tanner and embrace #VampiricGirlSummer? Plus, they talk about a recent Instagram post about “bikini bodies” where, in a shocking turn of events, the comment section showed some progress toward body positivity. Become a DST: Back for Seconds subscriber today on Apple Podcasts or sign up at subscribe.betches.com. 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, Emily and Remy are joined by Sammy Previte and Jenna Werner, the dietitians behind the What The Actual Fork podcast, to discuss all things intuitive eating. First, Sammy and Jenna tell us their life stories, including how they got out of the diet culture mentality and started their body neutral practices. Remy and Emily ask the dietician besties all the questions running through your head as you scroll through TikTok… like wtf is set point theory? Are girl dinners good for you? And that woman can’t possibly be enjoying that giant vat of cottage cheese and mustard, right? They wrap up with a round of Last Licks, presented by Panera. Become a DST: Back for Seconds subscriber today on Apple Podcasts or sign up at subscribe.betches.com. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily are back—and they have a lot to discuss. They kick off by discussing whether or not you actually need to look good at someone else’s bachelorette party. Then, Emily shares how she found her “tummy twin” before they dive into the latest TikTok trend: girl dinner. They explain what it is (uh, basically a charcuterie plate) and discuss why they think the name is harmful. They then dive into this week’s Dear DST about a listener dealing with a long line of generational trauma when it comes to disordered eating, dieting, and losing weight. Become a DST: Back for Seconds subscriber today on Apple Podcasts or sign up at subscribe.betches.com. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No smiling with your eyes here, people—this week, Remy and Emily are diving into just how toxic “America’s Next Top Model” was… with none other than Sarah Hartshorne, a retired plus-size model who appeared on cycle 9 of the show. Sarah shares how she ended up on ANTM in the first place, what her casting call was like, and the moment she realized she was being scouted as the “plus size” model during her cycle. She gets into all of the toxicity behind the scenes, including the infamous makeovers, power dynamics with the producers, and that one time Twiggy called someone a “ham.” Yeah, really. They talk about some of the most controversial moments from the entire show, and how she looks back on her experience as a whole (hint: there’s a lot to unpack). They wrap up with a round of Last Licks, presented by Panera. Become a DST: Back for Seconds subscriber today on Apple Podcasts or sign up at subscribe.betches.com. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Remy and Emily do a “Dear DST” from a listener interested in freezing her eggs. She meets all of the requirements to do so, except one—yup, you guessed it—her BMI. At her height and weight, she is considered “unhealthy” and unfit to donate her eggs, despite them not asking any other questions about her physical activity levels, nutrition, or lifestyle. Remy and Emily dissect this frustrating situation, and talk about how BMI doesn’t actually determine your health. They then move on to talk about how they’ve been ~feeling themselves~ and why looking “like a wet rat” can actually do wonders for your hair. They wrap up by asking the age old question: Is maturity not laying around in your own filth? Become a DST: Back for Seconds subscriber today on Apple Podcasts or sign up at subscribe.betches.com. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of DST, Remy and Emily sit down with lifestyle blogger, body activist, and curve model Raeann Langas. They talk about how she got started in the industry and WTF a curve model is anyway, because isn’t that just… a model? They then dive into the all-too-real feeling of growing up bigger than your friends, walking around looking at accessories while they try on clothes, and of course, the dreaded Abercrombie and Hollister era. Raeann chats about how messed up it is that so much messaging across social media is about changing your body to make sure you have a good summer — as well as how to ease some anxiety around it. She dishes on her holy grail tips and tricks for feeling confident especially when you’re in a bathing suit (hint: it may or may not involve a spray tan). They wrap up by talking about where to shop for bathing suits that you actually *want* to put on… oh, and that one time that Raeann hosted a pool party complete with a “confidence catwalk” where 150 people hype you up while you walk around in a bathing suit. They wrap up with a round of Last Licks, presented by Panera. Become a DST: Back for Seconds subscriber today on Apple Podcasts or sign up at subscribe.betches.com. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily got high for today's episode, but not in the way you're thinking. This week's Class Smash or Pass segment took them to Trapeze School New York. Who knew hanging on for deal life as you swing through the air would be such a great core workout?! Later, they answer a listener's Dear DST question regarding her parents' health. Is she just as bad as an almond mom if she tries to change their eating habits? Remy and Emily weigh in on how much you can parent your parents and how to cope with the face that they're, like, reallyyy old all of a sudden. Become a DST: Back for Seconds subscriber today on Apple Podcasts or sign up at subscribe.betches.com. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite what you may have heard, working out doesn’t have to be f*cking miserable. On today’s episode, we’re challenging our negative associations with exercise and chatting all about “joyful movement.” Remy and Emily share some favorite non-workout workouts, workouts they actually enjoy, and tips for listening to your body when it comes to exercise from listeners. This week’s Scoop Du Jour is a viral TikTok explaining the nuances of body dysmorphia and how most people have it wrong. Oh, you see yourself as a full human being and not a mashup of distorted body parts? Must. Be. Nice. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Remy have nipples? Still unclear… but if she does they were chilly for this week’s Class Smash or Pass at Remedy Place, a social wellness club specializing in meditative ice baths. Emily and Remy compare experiences and talk about the benefits of freezing your a** off for six long minutes. Speaking of a**es, this week’s Scoop Du Jour unpacks Sandoval’s wildly offensive comment from the Vanderpump Rules reunion about Ariana keeping her shirt on during sex. Remy and Emily unpack why the comment was especially hurtful to someone who has struggled with body image, like Ariana, and talk about their own shirt preferences during sex. Become a DST: Back for Seconds subscriber today at: subscribe.betches.com Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content creator and former D1 athlete, Victoria Garrick Browne, joins Remy and Emily for today’s special bonus episode, brought to you by Midol. Being an athlete is hard (to say the least), and Victoria unpacks how sports affected her body, including her period ~journey~. From being on the pill to feeling all the symptoms now (re: rough cramps), they talk through these shifts and the stigmas that come with periods. Victoria then shares her current workout routine, including finding exercises that she *actually* enjoys. This transitions into a convo with Dr. Yesmean Wahdan, an OBGYN and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Bayer Women’s Healthcare, who joins to answer common period questions. Become a DST: Back for Seconds subscriber today at: subscribe.betches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So you think you can dance? This week’s guest Lindsay Arnold definitely can. The former So You Think You Can Dance contestant and Dancing With The Stars pro joins Remy and Emily on the pod to talk all about her body image ~journey~ from when she first started dancing as a mere bébé to having children of her own. Does the pressure to “snap back” after pregnancy hit even harder as a professional dancer? Lindsay shares how pregnancy changed her relationship with fitness and inspired her new exercise program The Movement Club. Plus, Remy and Emily ask the hard hitting questions like “Is Ariana Madix really going to be on the next season of DWTS?” Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The DST Back For Seconds subscription is getting a glow up! Go to subscribe.betches.com and sign up for the annual subscription before the end of July to lock in the promotional rate. (If you're already subscribed on Spotify, our old platform is getting phased out, so act fast and don't miss an episode!) Hiring Alert! Betches is looking for a new content manager to run DST and help us make the podcast! Email your resume to [email protected] with the subject line "RUN DST” or go to betches.co/RunDST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: In this episode we talk about disordered eating, weight, and negative body image. Sometimes it’s hard not to take one step forward and two steps back (give or take). In a very honest convo, Remy and Emily share their recent struggles with body image and falling back into old thought patterns. From feeling sick to swimsuit season to the rise of berberine, they unpack where these negative thoughts came from and how they’re working through it. This transitions into today’s Dear DST, all about going sober curious and the nuanced feelings that can come with the shift. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To have plastic surgery or to not have plastic surgery, that is the q. Remy and Emily are talking all about cosmetic procedures, from the negatives to the positives to the in-betweens. Emily shares a recent encounter she had with plastic surgery, and how those intrusive thoughts just can’t help but show up—should I just redo my whole face to look like Bella Hadid? Remy talks about her two nose jobs, and the nuanced emotions that have come up in the years since. They share many listener-submitted experiences with cosmetic procedures (on both sides of the aisle), and unpack the complicated q—do you have to tell people if you’ve had work done? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That feeling when you’re excited for summer but absolutely dreading bathing suit shopping…don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Remy tells Emily about her *actually* successful bathing suit haul (and spills where she got her cute new suits), and shares how the swimsuits have led to her loving different parts of her body. We love to hear it! Then onto a DSTeachable Moment, all about a listener’s experience with being vegetarian and vegan. Emily unpacks a food restriction habit that she’s been working through, before they read the Dear DST about navigating tough convos around food. Why do we use the term “guilty” pleasures? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s giving…Inception. Dream decoder and science of consciousness expert, Theresa Cheung, talks with Remy and Emily about all things ~dreams~. From lucid dreaming to recurring dreams to interpreting what dreams mean, Theresa breaks it down. Theresa talks about her background and specializations, and shares some famous dream decoding stories. Did you know Google was started from a *literal* dream? Remy and Emily ask Theresa about their personal experiences with dreams, and Theresa decodes some listener-submitted ones. They unpack how dreams are tied into manifesting, meditation, and the overall benefits of tuning into your subconscious (along with tips on how to decode them). Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you ever just avoid all your feelings until they’re so bottled up you explode? ’Cause same (I’m the problem, it’s me). Dr. Naomi Bernstein—clinical psychologist and co-host of the *fab* Oversharing podcast—joins Remy and Emily to talk all things mental health, including the importance of owning your sh*t for the sake of your mental wellness. From understanding the mind-body connection to unpacking the stigmas tied with mental health, Dr. Naomi shares her insights. They read a Dear DST about the nuances of body image, weight, health, and how to create a safe space to discuss these topics, before having an honest convo about getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. Re: growth, change, and listening to your mind and body. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From reality TV to the world of wellness, the one and only Lo Bosworth (founder of Love Wellness and star of Laguna Beach and The Hills), joins Remy and Emily. They talk all about her transition away from reality TV, the wellness space, and…p*ssy problems. Lo unpacks her personal struggles with health in the past, and how that led her to focus on the science behind the wellness. They break down caring for your vulva, (re: everything you *didn’t* learn in school), and Lo gives her recs on what to avoid in drugstore products. Lo wraps up sharing her self care routine and the benefits of listening to your body, even if that means being inconsistent. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t you just hate poster’s remorse? Emily tells Remy all about her recent IG anxiety after posting a picture, and fighting that “who the f*ck do I think I am” feeling (we’ve all been there). They unpack the nuanced mental struggles that come with social media, before Remy shares her stresses regarding the impending swimsuit season. From the bad bathing suit memories, the horrible fitting rooms, to the brands you should check out—they talk through it all. This segues into the Scoop Du Jours: the rebrand of the famed VS Fashion Show and Megan Fox’s interview opening up about body dysmorphia, before they wrap up with a round of Last Licks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that up until *literally* a few days ago, there was no law in NYC prohibiting discrimination against a person’s weight or height for employment, housing, and access to public accommodations? Fat activist and content creator Victoria Abraham, (aka @FatFabFeminist on socials), joins Remy and Emily to talk about her testimony for this protective bill and its v important implications. Victoria shares her background with fat activism, they unpack the capitalism of it all (re: weight loss industry), and then wrap up with a discussion about the next legislative move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily is in the midst of her quitting-vaping journey, and she gives Remy the update—will she take up crochet as an alternative habit? Remy talks about her upcoming t-break too, before they read today’s DSTeachable Moment all about workout sets. Do workout sets make you feel more put-together, or do they make you think about your body more when exercising? This transitions into the Class Smash or Pass, all about Barre3. They break down the format, what the “3” stands for, and how it brought Remy back to her ballet days. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine if you grew up with a healthy relationship with your body and food—what a concept! General pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, Dr. Rebekah Fenton, aims to help her young patients (and their parents), achieve just that. Dr. Fenton joins Remy and Emily to talk all about her weight stigma-free practice, from how to approach conversations about your kid’s weight to why you should let your toddler be a picky eater. Dr. Fenton unpacks just how much of an impact parents can have on their kids’ relationships with their bodies, and how to be *appropriately* honest with them about your own struggles. Remy and Emily wrap up with a round of Sweet or Salty, presented by Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, and share the sweet and salty moments of their week. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is no one talking about James Kennedy’s fatphobia (à la Vanderpump Rules)? Amidst the wake of Scandoval, Remy and Emily unpack this lesser-talked about part of the show. Re: some v problematic quotes about people’s bodies. Then onto this week’s Class Smash or Pass, all about the dance cardio class, DanceBody. They break down the two different classes they took, including the choreo (did Emily make it through?) and whether or not it’s doable if you’re not a regular. Check out DanceBody and let us know what you think, and use the code DBBETCHES for 50% off. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get out your plant-based substitutes—Remy and Emily are talking all things vegetarianism. Emily shares her personal experience being vegetarian for 6 years, and how she had to pivot away from the lifestyle once she realized she was doing it ~for the wrong reasons~. TW: weight loss, food control, and recovery. Remy shares her experiences not eating various types of meat, before they dive into listener-submitted responses. What are common misconceptions? Is being vegetarian actually “healthier?” Remy and Emily unpack the pressure of giving up a food group, and share some tips on how to make your own rules. They wrap up with a round of Sweet or Salty, presented by Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, and share the sweet and salty moments of their week. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wanted to be in a flash mob? That’s how Emily describes this week’s Class Smash or Pass, the dance cardio workout, 305 Fitness. Remy and Emily unpack the class setup, whether or not you need to be a dancer to take it, and Remy shares some stretching tips to prepare beforehand. This leads into the Dear DST, which is all about signing up for a *big* run on a whim and the nuanced feelings of restricting that come with. Remy and Emily share their personal experience with negative thought patterns coming back, and give some tips on how to work through the struggle. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s *fashionable* bonus episode is all about the event of the season, the first Monday in May—The Met Gala. In addition to sharing their fave red carpet looks (re: Janelle Monae’s transforming ’fit), Remy and Emily unpack all of the complexities with the Karl Lagerfeld theme. They bring up some of Karl’s most fatphobic quotes and talk through the *problematic* tendencies of the fashion industry. Are things getting better, though? Or are we still separating the art from the artist? And don’t worry, Remy and Emily talk all about the cat fashion, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is sugar addictive? How bad is it to eat right before bed? Is it *actually* problematic to have coffee on an empty stomach? Registered dietitian Abbey Sharp (who you’ve probably seen on TikTok), joins Remy and Emily to debunk—and bunk—all of the biggest nutrition myths. Abbey shares her background in nutrition, her recovery journ’, and the struggles she faced when starting intuitive eating. Then onto all of the most common food myths—or food rumors, if you will. From how much protein you actually need to the best non-dairy milk, Abbey goes through how true (or untrue) all of your submitted q’s are, before sharing some delish, easy recipes. Remy and Emily wrap up with a round of Sweet or Salty, presented by Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, and share the sweet and salty moments of their week. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yikes, even Looney Tunes is promoting diet culture *smh*. Remy and Emily read a listener-submitted DSTeachable Moment about a problematic song from the cartoon, and unpack how to talk to kids about food. This leads into the Dear DST—which is really like a DST Win—all about an exciting moment embracing food freedom. Then onto this week’s Class Smash or Pass, and Remy and Emily debrief their SLT pilates classes. How hard is it to use the reformer? And how can I prep for this kind of class? They share their most helpful tip—spot that b*tch and copy that b*tch. IYKYK. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here to answer all of your *pressing* questions about weight and health is General Practitioner Asher Larmie, aka The Fat Doctor. Joining Remy and Emily from the UK, Asher shares their medical background and how they originally created a weight loss blog, which quickly turned into a failed weight loss blog, which begged the question—why do diets fail? Asher unpacks it all, from—why is there a higher rate of medical conditions in fat people? To—why is the BMI so problematic? They chat about the harms of weight cycling, how to determine health without a scale, and answer your q's about weight misconceptions. And yes, that includes the effects of Ozempic. Remy and Emily wrap up with a round of Sweet or Salty, presented by Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, and share the sweet and salty moments of their week. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s getting hot in here—and unfortunately, Remy didn’t have her ice packs. We’re talking about this week’s Class Smash or Pass, which is the hot yoga meets HIIT workout, CorePower Yoga. Remy and Emily took the class together, and debrief the experience (including how neither of them realized it was going to be hot). They unpack the class structure, the benefits of working out in heat, and their overall thoughts, before reading a Dear DST about struggles with eating while having food allergies. They wrap up with a DSTeachable moment about the washing clothes after a workout convo, and yes, they washed their clothes after CorePower Yoga. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do people vape? How does body image relate to vaping? Remy and Emily unpack all things vaping, including their personal journ’s. They share how they got started, how they feel about vaping now, and whether or not they’re trying to quit. Remy reads some research behind vaping, before Emily brings up how vaping and body image can actually be intertwined, re: it can be used as an appetite suppressant. Emily admits to the intrusive thoughts she has had regarding body image and quitting vaping, before they share listener-submitted vaping experiences. Remy and Emily wrap up with a round of Sweet or Salty, presented by Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, and share the sweet and salty moments of their week. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you ready to rumble? You guessed it, this week’s Class Smash or Pass is all about the cult-favorite boxing workout class, Rumble. How does the class actually work? What if you’ve never boxed before? Is it worth the hype? Remy and Emily unpack it all, and talk about how to overcome your muscle soreness after all of these classes. Then onto DSTeachable Moments, including a *delicious* listener-submitted recipe and a weight loss ad takeover at a NYC subway station. They wrap up with a round of Feeling Myself, and Emily gushes about her *fab* new workout unitard, which begs the question—is it hot to sweat through your gym clothes? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily are talking all about the almond. And yes, that includes almond moms. They break down what an almond mom really is (re: Yolanda Hadid), and unpack the generational body image and diet culture struggles that inevitably get passed down. With a big trigger warning first, Remy and Emily share all of your *wildest* listener-submitted almond mom stories, along with their own almond mom anecdotes. This transitions into a convo about the different kinds of food households people had growing up—ingredient vs snack households—before they wrap up with a discussion on the nutritional impact of almonds, and share some almond-themed Last Licks. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily got physical, and are here to talk all about it for Class Smash or Pass. This week they’re debriefing the v popular Barry’s. Emily took the OG Barry’s RUN x LIFT class, while Remy tried out their newer RIDE x LIFT option. What’s the class format? Difficulty level? Overall vibe? They unpack it all, including how they have worked through their exercise anxiety and share some tips to overcome the struggle. Then onto a workout-themed Dear DST, all about breaking up with your fitness tracker. Remy and Emily can very much relate, and share some advice on how to say bye bye to the tracker. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it *actually* like traveling in a fat body? Cheyenne Davis—writer, podcaster, lifestyle content creator, adjunct instructor at NYU, and world traveler—joins Emily (sadly Remy is out sick), to break down the inequities. From struggles to get a seat belt extender (isn’t it supposed to be “safety first?”), to maneuvering an airplane bathroom, Cheyenne unpacks how traveling can be very *not* size inclusive. This transitions into a convo about diet culture and the intersection with racism, before discussing the nuances of groupthink in regards to fatphobia. They break down desirability politics, fetishization, fatphobia in pop culture, *problematic* doctors, all before wrapping up with Cheyenne’s advice for those with similar experiences. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices