Good Bodies

What’s Kibbe body typing? How often do you wash your gym clothes? Remy and Emily dive into these questions (~and more~) on their favorite segment—DSTeachable Moments. They read a listener-submitted message about the Kibbe body typing trend, and unpack the different qualifications from dramatic to gamine to theatric (tune in for the details). Then onto a listener’s explanation of how often she washes her gym clothes, before a question about the struggles with antidepressants, body image, and weight gain. They wrap up with one more DSTeachable moment, re: the gynecology convo, before playing a listener-submitted round of Last Licks. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is a meeting of the minds and bodies (except for the pancreas). Comedians Sam Morrison and Gastor Almonte join Remy and Emily to talk all about their experiences living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (respectively). Sam and Gastor share how they were diagnosed, break down the difference between Type 1 and Type 2, and talk about the impact diabetes has had on their mental health. They unpack the symptoms they’ve experienced, what insurance companies do and don’t cover (it’s f*cked up), and if they’ve ever encountered semaglutides (re: Ozempic). Remy and Emily then wrap up by opening the V Files, presented by Queen V, with a listener question about feeling awkward talking to their partner about what they like during sex. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily start off with the big question—how are you? Emily gets into her life updates, and admits that her mental health has been quite a mix of ups and downs. Emily unpacks how she gets self critical while in these negative mental headspaces, and Remy shares how she, too, has been struggling with body image and feeling critical. They work through why this might be happening (and how sometimes, you just feel bad and you don’t know why). Then onto a Dear DST, all about a Chinese food buffet and a fat-shaming fortune cookie—who created this gaslighting cookie? Remy transitions to sharing her recent revelations around Squishmallows, dieting, and sexism, before they share a round of some delicious Last Licks. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re very excited to present today’s guest—Emily’s sister, the one and only Melissa Lubin. Melissa joins Remy and Emily to talk all things body image, sisterhood, and family dynamics. Emily and Melissa unpack how their relationship has shifted over the years, along with their relationship with food. Melissa shares her own body image journ’, and they talk about how comparison plays a part. They unpack Emily’s experience at fat camp, how their family would go to a nutritionist together, and the pressures surrounding body image and Melissa’s wedding. They wrap up talking about the transition to intuitive eating, body image struggles around pregnancy, and how to have a positive mindset about bodies. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy brings up the struggle that we all face when working out—how often do you wash your gym clothes? She and Emily debate the options, before getting into another gym-related topic—Class Smash or Pass. Emily did a TRX (total body resistance) exercise class, and walks us through the format, what she liked, and whether or not she’d go again. Then onto a listener-submitted Dear DST, all about body image during pregnancy and the struggle of feeling like you have to lose weight postpartum. They wrap up with a game of Last Licks, and Remy schools us on different kinds of salmon while Emily tells us about her latest favorite food, before they read some DST listener’s Last Licks. Warning: you will get hungry by listening. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s nothing quite like an ice cold gua sha to the face. Emily tells Remy all about her latest gua sha face routine, during Feeling Myself. They debrief if it actually does anything or not, before Remy shares her Feeling Myself moments—meeting her first DST listener IRL (yay), and Hillary Clinton (casual). After giving us all of the details of these exciting encounters, Remy and Emily read a few listener-submitted DSTeachable Moments. Re: body inclusivity (or the lack thereof) in movies and TV, WeightWatchers’ latest acquisition (yes, Ozempic is involved), and an update on those *magical* Good American jeans. Finally, Emily and Remy open up the V Files, presented by Queen V, with a question from a listener who tried bringing toys into the bedroom with her boyfriend. Thank to our presenting sponsor, Queen V. Get to know your V today and try Queen V for yourself by visiting: queenvlife.com Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember *that* line from The Devil Wears Prada (“I’m one flu away from my goal weight”)? Emily, (who is feeling better now), tells Remy about her recent stomach bug and the struggle of slipping into old thought patterns when you’re sick. She shares how she worked through those intrusive thoughts, before Remy debriefs a recent encounter she had at a sandwich shop. Why is it that even when a stranger comments on your eating habits, it has such an impact? They discuss, before introducing an exciting new segment—Class Smash Or Pass. Remy and Emily rate the most recent wellness and workout classes they went to, re: a v relaxing sound bath and a v intense workout (Remy is still sore). They wrap up with a delicious round of Last Licks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen are Back For Seconds with a full plate of topics. Sami’s workout odyssey continues, and she gives an update on her recent ~intrinsic desire~ to workout. This leads into a convo about leaning into your body’s natural habits, and acknowledging the impact of seasonal changes (including admiring the snow when you can). Sami and Aleen then unpack The Cut’s recent spree of Ozempic-related articles. This brings up topics around the struggle with body positivity and weight loss, how external factors play a part in it all, and the impact celebrities are having on the topic. They wrap up with some actionable tips on something we all need to work on: rather than berating ourselves all of the time, laughing with ourselves instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chrissy King—author, creator of The Body Liberation Project, and former fitness and strength coach—joins Remy and Emily to unpack the ties between racism and diet culture, the nuances of self love, and make some TikTok references with Remy (obvi). Chrissy talks about her background, from the comment that led her to start dieting to her experience working with (and then becoming) a trainer. She breaks down the meaning of body liberation and how it differs from body positivity, before unpacking where our beauty standards came from—and the struggle to break out of them. Chrissy tells Remy and Emily about her personal experience facing racism in the wellness community, and they wrap up discussing how to continue this conversation. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s get physical. Or at least watch other people get physical, on Remy’s fav new show—Physical 100. She and Emily debrief the competition reality show, before unpacking this week’s Scoop Du Jour all about fashion week and the v noticeable absence of plus-size models. This leads into a convo about a recent ad Remy saw for *magic* jeans that fluctuate to fit four different sizes (literally sounds like Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants). They wrap up the episode reading a Dear DST, which asks about dating someone with very restrictive eating habits. Remy and Emily share some personal experience with the subject and give their advice. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What has led to the mental health crisis? What are the most important nutrients? And what is it like being on The Great British Baking Show? Kimberley Wilson—chartered psychologist with a degree in nutrition—joins Remy and Emily to answer it all. After reminiscing about her time on The Great British Baking Show, Kimberley talks about her background and how she originally got interested in nutritional psychiatry (while working in a prison). This transitions into a convo about the brain and body connection, and Kimberley lists out the three most important nutrients we should all be getting *grabs pen and notebook*. She gives tips on how to add these nutrients to your routine without having to take things out, before Remy and Emily ask about gut health (re: What even is it?). Kimberley wraps up sharing her favorite easy recipes, and yes, pasta is involved. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, what’s new? Remy shares a recent life update, re: a fancy event and a ripped dress. Remy and Emily unpack the struggles of a wardrobe malfunction, and how even a small moment can make you feel bad about yourself (too relatable). Remy shares how she got herself out of this mindset, before they dive into a *plethora* of listener-submitted questions. On the agenda: setting boundaries with family around eating habits, getting comfortable with your face shape, and dealing with the fear of weight gain in a relationship. They break down what “no good or bad foods” really means, before unpacking the problematic “shedding for the wedding” mentality. They wrap up with a convo about affirmations, and Remy shares her go-tos. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s finally the moment you’ve all been waiting for—Remy and Emily are giving updates on all of the things they said they would. Re: how has the viral 12-3-30 treadmill workout been going for Remy? Has Emily been journaling? They unpack the 12-3-30 trend first, including sharing some listener perspectives and breaking down where the trend even came from. This leads into a convo about what to do when you’re sore (the worst), before Emily shares all about her journal journ’—including reading an entry. They wrap up revisiting the skincare convo and share some listener-submitted routines (or lack thereof). And no, Remy still does not wash her face. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are you feeling yourself today? Remy and Emily start off with a new segment, Feeling Myself, about—you guessed it—the little things we do to feel good about ourselves. On today’s agenda? Skincare. Remy talks about growing up with a dermatologist for a dad, her experience with accutane, and how she doesn’t really have a skincare routine (except for sunscreen—never forget the sunscreen). Emily, however, has her system down pat and gives us the rundown on both her morning and night time routines. This transitions into today’s listener-submitted Dear DST, all about the nuances of tanning. And yes, this includes unpacking the all-too popular “if you can’t tone it, tan it” mentality. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go sports! In today’s bonus episode Remy and Emily talk all things Super Bowl—except for anything to do with the actual football part. They get into the *actually* important topics: food and Rihanna’s halftime show. Remy and Emily talk about their watch party plans and their accompanying game day foods (Why are pigs in a blanket so good?), before they unpack the Rihanna of it all. Re: the nuances of commenting on a woman’s body and wondering if she’s pregnant or not. This leads into a convo about normalizing rubbing your belly for no reason (it’s just soothing), before they talk about the more difficult parts of a day focused on eating. Food and body anxiety, who? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Very special guest Tracey Carnazzo—a pal of Remy and Emily’s and of course, a pal of DST—joins for today’s episode to talk about her lived experiences in a plus size body. Tracey shares her background as a comedian, before unpacking her personal body journ’. From being put on WeightWatchers at 12 years old to her struggles with high cholesterol, Tracey was always taught that her worth is her weight (unfortunately, too relatable). Tracey tells Remy and Emily some *wild* experiences she has had with doctors (re: only being offered diet pills or weight loss surgery), before sharing her refreshing experience working with a weight neutral coach. They wrap up talking about body image, dating, and of course, the apps. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked, you answered. Re: which TV shows and movies have inclusive and diverse body representation? Remy and Emily read through the listener-submitted list and unpack which ones still aren’t doing a great job and which ones are a must-watch. This leads into another pop-culture topic, a scoop du jour about Sam Smith’s recent music video. Remy and Emily break down the v problematic fatphobic and homophobic feedback the video has received. Can’t we all just be nice to Sam Smith? They wrap up the episode with a few check-ins—how’s Emily’s journal journ’ going? What about Remy’s workout journ’? Is Emily liking the viral 12-3-30 treadmill trend? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is love really blind? Today’s v special guest and season 3 star of “Love Is Blind,” Alexa Lemieux, joins Remy and Emily to unpack everything from her body confidence ~journey~ to her weirdest date in the pods. Alexa shares how she got on the show in the first place, and how she knew her body would be a subject of conversation. What Alexa didn’t know is that she would actually find love on the show (we’re not not crying), and she tells the BTS story of how her and Brennon’s relationship actually came about. Then onto listener-submitted questions, and Alexa unpacks how she learned to love her body and find confidence in being herself (re: skinny does not equal healthy). Don't miss Alexa on "Love Is Blind: After The Altar," out on Feb. 10. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily start today’s episode unpacking a *political* scoop du jour about a recent SNAP bill (formerly known as food stamps). Remy explains the proposal—to limit the foods that people can buy with SNAP, including no white grains, no fresh meats, and no sliced cheese. Remy and Emily have some thoughts, starting with, is this ethical? This leads into a convo about Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2015 food stamp challenge (tbt), before they read a Dear DST about how to cope when someone is making comments about their eating. In this case it’s the Dear DSTer’s boss, and Remy and Emily share some tips. Then they answer the most important question of the day—what was their last best meal? And share their delicious Last Licks. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know when you watch an old TV show or movie and think, “how tf did we think this was ok?” Remy and Emily get into just that on today’s episode, re: fatphobia in Hollywood. They look back on shows that were all about weight loss and looks—Biggest Loser, The Swan—and wonder, how did they even cast for shows like this? This leads into a convo about the v problematic credits used in old Sex and the City episodes, before Remy and Emily debrief some famous fat-suit characters: Fat Monica in Friends, Bruce in Matilda, Fat Bastard in Austin Powers, just to name a few. They wrap up discussing the *mass amounts* of body image-focused ads we see, before sharing a few shows that are actually getting body diversity right. Spoiler: it’s a very short list, so send [email protected] your recs. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh, oh, oh the Ozempic convo continues. Remy and Emily chat about a recent interview with the other Remi (Bader), who spoke out about her experience using Ozempic—and what happened when she stopped taking it. This leads into a convo about keeping up with habits and the pressure that comes with, before Emily shares a triggering experience she had while on vacation. Re: a fatphobic point of view coming from someone Emily considers herself close to. Remy and Emily unpack the struggles of being stuck in these types of conversations and how to respond. They wrap up the episode with a listener Dear DST about a similar topic, all about how to handle family members commenting on your weight in v inappropriate ways. Is it time to start weaponizing our tears for tough convos? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back by popular demand, entrepreneur, author, body acceptance advocate, and DST regular, Katie Sturino joins Remy and Emily on the podcast *audibly says yay*. For those who aren’t familiar with Katie’s wide array of projects, she shares how she got started with her viral #SuperSizeTheLook series along with starting her body care company, Megababe. Re: products for problems that every body has, from thigh chafing to boob sweat. This transitions into a convo about the lack of accessibility in fashion and they unpack the struggles of shopping for size-inclusive clothes. Katie then gets into her personal journey with body acceptance and shares some tips on how to stop punishing ourselves with negative thoughts. They wrap up by answering a few listener questions, and yes, that includes a list of Katie’s favorite brands. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enter the 2023 trend forecast: health and wellness edition. Remy and Emily read through a recent Cosmopolitan magazine article, predicting all of the ins and outs of upcoming health and wellness trends. From Ayurvedic medicine to gut health to having multiple orgasms, they unpack all of the trends they’re loving (and which ones they could pass on). Remy even adds her own prediction to the mix, that baby time is back—napping, lotioning your whole body, snuggling with stuffed animals (re: Squishmallows). You heard it here first—resting is chic. They wrap up the episode with a *new* game, called Last Licks. The rules are simple and you only answer one question: what’s the last delicious meal you’ve had? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s talk about sex, baby, let’s talk about how relationships and body image intertwine and affect each other. Remy and Emily get into the struggles of having negative body image while in a relationship, and share some personal experiences. Re: always trying to fit into somebody else’s mold of the perfect partner, the v inappropriate (and cruel) ways people comment on women’s bodies, and feeling like a pawn. This leads into a convo about the nuances of sex and self esteem, and the importance of putting yourself (and your needs) first. Remy talks about her ~journey~ to having an orgasm, and Emily brings up how hard it can be to truly focus on yourself while dating. Spoiler: it’s ok to take a break from dating. Remy wraps up the episode with a little female anatomy 101—and the clit is just the tip of the iceberg. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hope you’re hungry (for some celeb tea). Remy and Emily discuss a few delicious celebrity-focused Scoop Du Jours, starting off with the recent uptick in buccal fat removals. ICYMI, it’s a plastic surgery that creates the hallowed cheek and snatched jawline look (rumored to have been done by Miley Cyrus, Lea Michele, Bella Hadid). They wonder, how many procedures do celebrities routinely have done? Emily says it best—money is the best lotion. They get into how quickly surgical trends come and go (re: the rise and fall of BBL), before unpacking yet another celeb-focused trend—Ozempic. They cite some info on what the drug actually does to your body, and question what the long term effects might be. How harmful is the drug, but also, how harmful is it when public figures aren’t honest about taking it? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What really is intuitive eating? How can you meal plan without focusing on weight loss? What even is health? Brittany Modell—registered dietician, intuitive eating counselor, body image coach, and long time DST listener—joins Remy and Emily to talk about it all. Brittany shares her background and how she went from spending two decades of her life actively trying to lose weight, to then transition into intuitive eating. She unpacks what attracted her to intuitive eating at first, what it even is, and the common misconceptions that come along with it. They bring up diets prescribed by doctors, and how that can complicate mindsets around food. Brittany breaks down the nuances of the healthcare system before speaking on the benefits of meal planning (yes, Trader Joe's frozen meals are included). Check her out on IG @nofoodfears and visit brittanymodellrd.com to find out more. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily dive in with a scoop du jour article all about a nutrition curriculum taught at NYU, which focuses on weight loss and the promotion of diet culture. They unpack the problematic course, which leads into a convo about nutritionists. Emily shares her personal experience with nutritionists, and gets into the benefits of seeing a weight-neutral registered dietician, rather than a nutritionist. Remy and Emily then break down the emphasis the healthcare industry places on weight, re: body shaming is not an effective way to influence someone’s health. They wrap up with a listener-submitted Dear DST, which is actually more of an “aha moment.” The email is all about those intrusive thoughts that pop up, and realizing how quick we can be to judge ourselves. Should we practice taking compliments? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily ring in the new year with a quick rendition of Auld Lang Syne (they promise to learn to harmonize in 2023). Then onto the much anticipated topic du jour—resolutions. Emily shares how she makes resolutions she can keep (like wearing more yellow), while Remy actually makes resolutions on her birthday instead. This year, however, they’re coming in with New Year’s goals aplenty. Emily is up first, and shares her list: watching The Godfather (finally), journaling, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, and most importantly, eating more croissants. Then Remy shares hers: no more Facetune. She gets into why she uses the app and her concerns with doing it, before they reflect on 2022 with a DST classic—non-scale wins. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Remy and Emily start off with some talk about TikTok. A study from the University of Vermont found that TikTok perpetuates toxic diet culture among teens and young adults, and Remy and Emily have thoughts. They unpack some TikTok trends that might play a part in this, re: “What I Eat In A Day,” “That Girl” lifestyle videos, and the ones that show body checking. But why aren’t medical professionals’ videos going viral? Emily brings up the halo effect as a possible reason, before she and Remy read a listener-submitted Dear DST about disordered eating vs eating disorders. They acknowledge the blurry line between the two and share their personal experiences struggling with these terms, before reading some definitions of symptoms. Emily wraps up with a reminder: it’s not about putting a label on it, because no matter what, you absolutely deserve recovery. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naturally, today’s episode is about all things holiday. They start off by reminiscing on the last one (tbt to Thanksgiving), before getting into the great debate: which holiday foods are overrated? Emily crosses latkes right off the list—they’re underrated, if anything. They talk about some of their fav holiday recipes, before Emily shares a life update. She has been taking a break from drinking, and realized she doesn’t miss it at all. They debrief, before getting back into holiday talk. Remy asks if there is a designated cook in the family, and Emily shares the tragic story of the time she forgot to make a salad. Luckily, there are other ways to be helpful during the holidays. They wrap up talking about upcoming travel plans, before playing a game of—would you be offended if someone got you this gift? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We can all agree that the early aughts did not make body acceptance easy. Remy and Emily share a DST listener’s Glamour article (shoutout Michelle), all about this topic and how the early 2000s fostered body image issues. Emily brings up that v problematic Paris Hilton book (you know, the one that recommends clubbing to dance away calories), which leads into a convo about how pop culture and TV glamorize thinness. Re: Gilmore Girls and the infamous Kim Kardashian and Marilyn Monroe dress situation. Then onto a listener-submitted Dear DST about traveling to warmer places in the winter, being with in-laws for the holidays, and the body image struggles that come with. Remy and Emily relate to the struggle and share some advice on how to set boundaries. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stars—are they really just like us? Joining Remy and Emily today is special guest Peter Grossman, a former employee of Us Weekly and Rolling Stone and an aficionado of the “Stars—They’re Just Like Us!” column. Peter unpacks that infamous section of the magazine: he shares the original intention, how it came about, and his role in it as a photo editor. The short answer? No, they’re not like you, but for that one moment while they’re photographed at the supermarket, they’re kind of close. Peter tells Remy and Emily about the background of Us Weekly (unsurprisingly, it was run by lots of smart women), and they get into the Photoshopping and editing that happens in magazines, how the skinnier celeb always won the “Who Wore It Best?” section, and how now that everyone can control their own image, do paparazzi need to exist? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two scoops in a waffle cone, please. Remy and Emily unpack double scoop du jours, starting with those AI portraits you’ve been seeing all over your Instagram feeds. Emily hasn’t tried the technology, but Remy has, and it didn’t have the effect she was anticipating. After seeing the AI’s *perfect* version of herself (by Eurocentric beauty standards), she realized that her imperfections are what make her, well, her. How’s that for some unexpected self love? Then onto today’s second scoop. Remy and Emily welcome on special guest and host of the Virtual Reali-Tea podcast, Danny Murphy, to debrief RHONJ’s Jackie Goldschneider calling out RHONY’s Bethenny Frankel’s skinny marketing tactics (hello Skinny Girl Margarita). Remy, Emily, and Danny break down the problematic world of skinny branding (Skinny Oreos, Special K, SkinnyPop), and wonder, how could Bethenny rebrand? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alyssa Amoroso wears many, many hats (in life and in fashion). Aka @Publyssity on Instagram, Alyssa joins Remy and Emily today to talk about all things body image, relationships and self worth, and of course, *fashion*. A former publicist turned influencer, Alyssa gives the 411 on her professional background before getting into her personal experiences with fashion. She shares how her body has changed, the newfound food allergies she’s been dealing with, and her struggles with self-talk. They talk about dressing for your body, and Alyssa brings up how you don’t have to have any certain body type to recreate a look. Do you feel comfortable in what you’re wearing? That’s all that matters. They wrap up with a discussion about trends (yes, it’s ok to like them), before Remy gives some sound advice—outfit repeating is good PR. It’s what we like to call “personal branding.” Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What time is it? TikTopics time, obvi. Remy and Emily are debriefing some TikToks that cover it all—body image, dating, societal norms. First up is one woman’s video about dating in a larger body. Remy wonders, do you have to present yourself so completely online, before someone can judge whether or not they’d date you? This leads into a walk down memory lane of Remy and Emily’s dating stories’ past (a trip to Florida and a matchmaker are involved). Then onto another video, all about the v problematic societal standards surrounding women's beauty and aging—lots to unpack. Get ready for a game-changing realization: the cast of “And Just Like That” are the same age as the cast of “The Golden Girls” when they were filming *gasps in shock*. Can Hollywood stop messing with our perception of age? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you google “dressing for your body” a lot of different things pop up, most with the goal of looking “flattering.” But wtf does “flattering” even mean? Remy and Emily unpack it all on today’s episode, which is not about dressing for your body type, but dressing FOR your body (yes, there’s a difference). They discuss a recent article about the workplace dress code post-Covid, which begs the question—what is considered distracting clothing, and why? This leads into a convo about personal uniforms, and Remy and Emily share their go-to looks. They wrap up unpacking the associations that come with the term “dressing for your body,” before working through that oh-so-relatable feeling of thinking you “could never wear” certain clothes. Empire waists, anyone? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's ep starts with Remy’s fav platform—TikTok. She and Emily discuss some recent videos that Remy found, starting with one about the education of body image in schools (or realistically, the lack thereof). This leads into another video about how speaking negatively about your own body actually opens the door for others to doubt their bodies. Then onto yet another TikTok, which demonstrates a type of immersion therapy. Picture this: a woman is laying on the sidewalk with the purpose of getting weird looks. Remy and Emily unpack how this method could help work through insecurities, and Emily wonders—should she try it? They wrap up the Tik-talk with a vid about how Scott Disick made comments about Kourtney Kardashian’s body when they were together (big yikes there), before getting into today’s Dear DST. It’s all about those uncomfortable experiences when family members comment on your body—even when it’s supposed to be a compliment. Remy and Emily talk about the complex feelings that can arise. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: This episode discusses restrictive eating, weight loss, and eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. Now that we’re all good friends here, Emily is getting personal about her body journey. She and Remy preface the episode by saying that their experiences might not be the same as everyone else’s, and that recovery is a lifelong process. Then, Emily gets into her journ’. She shares how weight became a source of guilt in her life, and details how her family played a part, her experience with dieting, her time at fat camp, and how losing weight for her sister’s wedding led to an eating disorder. There is of course the emotional side to this, and they touch on the (groundbreaking) realizations that confidence is different than self esteem, and that being sensitive is absolutely a strength. Emily then shares the final (albeit current) chapter of her body story—how she found intuitive eating and movement. She and Remy wrap up by chatting about bad body image days and read some *v helpful* listener-submitted experiences about getting through 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 feel anxious around Thanksgiving? ’Cause, same. Remy and Emily get right to it and chat about all of the things, re: restriction around food, body image issues, difficult moments with family. They unpack the pressures surrounding the holiday, and Emily shares how she has changed her mindset to actually enjoy the day (remember to take it little by little). Then Remy asks the important q: what time do you have Thanksgiving? They get into lots of other listener-submitted Thanksgiving debates: How do you pronounce pecan pie? Is turkey actually good, or is it just a vehicle for gravy? They wrap up sharing some techniques for getting through the tough moments (aka when people make comments about what you’re eating and get into heated political debates). What Remy’s learned? It’s usually best to make your point through tenderness and turkey. 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 joined by a v exciting guest today—fat activist and content creator, Megan Ixim. Emily tells Remy how they originally met (Megan dated one of Emily’s friends), and how Emily remembers Megan as the first person to introduce her to the fat acceptance movement. But before Megan became a fat-positive activist, she was a 9-year-old girl doing Weight Watchers. Megan shares her whole backstory, including how she put in the work to not just feel neutral, but positive about herself. Throughout the episode they touch on it all: eating around others, how to get through bad body days (Megan’s pro tip: dress up and go to Target), the Ella Halikas and Alexa Jay club incident, and the use of the word fat. Megan wraps up by detailing her experiences traveling as a fat person, unpacking how pretty privilege affects how she’s treated, and overall sharing how yes, she is a fat person and yes, she’s living her life. 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—no literally, the recording studio gets so warm Remy brought in two ice packs for today’s episode. Remy’s feeling good about the ice packs, but she and Emily are not feeling good about the current resurgence of the “heroin chic” conversation. They break down a recent headline about the problematic concept, which leads into a convo about the connection between social media trends and body image. Moral of the story, stop telling us our bodies are trends (because they simply aren’t). Remy adjusts her ice packs while Emily transitions into reading today’s listener Dear DST, all about losing your appetite from a stomach bug, and admittedly, not being mad about it. Remy and Emily hardcore relate to this feeling, and Emily wraps up by sharing some great advice on how to overcome the unhealthy mindset. Have a question and want some advice? Email your Dear DSTs to [email protected]. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is Remy and Emily’s first guest episode (!!) and they're sitting down with Justin and Taylor Norris, the impressive husband and wife fitness trainers-meet-creators of the Low Impact Training Method (LIT...literally). But first, Remy and Emily catch up. Remy shares the *painful* reason why she couldn’t workout this week and they debate the name of Emily’s neighborhood cat (Necklace, Nicolas, or Neck-less?). Remy reads a listener DM about whether or not it's normal to throw up after a workout (spoiler alert: it’s not), and Justin and Taylor help them break it all down. They then get into their backstory—they met at the gym, naturally—as well as the old school mentality of gendered workouts, the benefits of low impact training, and answer your most-asked q's. What does being “in shape” even mean? What’s the best way to make a workout plan? And most importantly, what’s the best donut? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s the best kind of bread? Is mac and cheese called “mac” because it’s short for macaroni, or because “mac” is an acronym for macaroni and cheese? Remy and Emily start off today’s episode with these great debates (and yes, they’re based off of memes). The conclusion? Talking about it just made them hungry, so they transition into the main course of today—a listener Dear DST. To summarize: the listener currently has an intuitive relationship with exercise and food (go girl), but her roommates live a very different lifestyle. The Dear DST also breaks down a toxic relationship with her ex, and how she doesn’t want to feel stuck like that again. Remy relates with her own personal experiences, and she and Emily unpack what they would do in this situation to set boundaries. If you, too, have a question and want some advice, email us a Dear DST at [email protected]. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily jump (or actually sit), right into the hot topic of today's episode—fitness—and Remy starts off by unpacking her ongoing journey. She gets into her complicated experiences with ballet growing up (it literally sounds like Dance Moms), before explaining the unexpected story of how she got a personal trainer. Remy brings up Disney’s first plus-size ballerina heroine, and they discuss the nuances of this new character. Emily then shares her complex experiences with fitness, and how she has come to have a healthy relationship with exercise (we love to hear it). This leads into a discussion about a study Emily found, all about the extent to which exercise can help mental health. We hate to break it to you, but exercise is in fact good for your mental wellbeing. Have thoughts about this study or fitness in general? DM us @ dietstartstomorrow or email us at [email protected]. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guess what — today is Remy and Emily’s first solo episode *audibly says “yay”*. They’re answering all of your fun Instagram questions, but first, le scoop du jour — the Taylor Swift “Anti-Hero” music video drama. ICYMI, they break down the scene that set the internet ablaze, before unpacking all of the q’s: Did T-Swift really need to use the word “fat?” Were listeners right to call Taylor out? Then Emily and Remy sit in the hot seat and answer some of the v important questions you had: Would they rather eat square or circle shaped food? What’s their favorite type of nut butter? How about milk? If there's anything else you want to know about Remy and Emily, or if you need some Dear DST advice, send a DM to @ dietstartstomorrow or email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drum roll, please...let's give a very DST welcome to the fab new hosts, Emily Lubin and Remy Kassimir *pauses for applause*. They’re v excited to be here (how awkward if they weren’t), and they chat with Aleen to answer all of your burning questions. How do they know each other? What do they do? And basically, who TF are they? Amidst the background info (you’ll get to know all about them), Remy, Emily, and Aleen get into lots of our fav DST topics: body image, societal norms, and how nuanced all of these subjects really are. Remy and Emily give a little taste of what you can expect moving forward — fitness, nutrition, hair care, health care, and much more — before wrapping up with a game of Self Care Goals and Self Care Holes (don’t worry, Emily explains the rules). Emily and Remy can’t wait to get started, and they'll see you back here on Thursday for their first solo ep. Did we mention we're excited? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen are back for a DST Thursday episode! If you haven’t already, go listen to Sunday’s episode where they share a *big announcement*. To kick this one off, Aleen and Sami share their DST Wins of the week. Sami’s is about her big move to the ’burbs (this episode was recorded in advance, right before Sami’s move), and Aleen’s is all about this new post-hosting chapter in her life. Next up they read a listener DST win about clapping back at the rude comments made by her family, after she gave birth to twins (which, let’s be honest, is a win itself). They then read a Dear DST from an OG DSTer and podcast guest. The DSTer asks for Sami and Aleen’s advice on how to feel good when you see a picture of yourself that you don’t love, especially when it comes to wedding pics. To wrap up, Sami and Aleen remind us that they’ll continue to give DSTers advice and will be back 2x a month for Back for Seconds – so don’t forget to subscribe. As always, through thicc and thin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Aleen is joined by the one and only Sami Sage — and they have big news about the future of DST. They start off the episode reminiscing about the history of the podcast and how far they’ve come since it started back in 2018. And while the news is definitely bittersweet, it gave them the opportunity to reflect and talk about the interviews they’re most proud of, the best memories they made, and their takes on how the *wellness industry* has changed. To wrap up, they talk about how proud they are of how far they’ve come since those early days. They then give us the scoop on what DSTers can look forward to next, including another episode on Thursday where they’ll be back to give advice. Through thicc and thin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who’s ready to think about their thinking? One of the amazing hosts of the Oversharing podcast, clinical psychologist—and of course, Jordana’s sister—Dr. Naomi Bernstein rejoins Aleen on the pod to tackle lots of v important topics. We’re talking body image, control, the relationship you have with yourself, your cute little inner child, and actually so much more. Dr. Naomi shares how she got into this field (re: a bad college break-up), and explains a key part of her approach—mindfulness. But not in the way you’ve thought about it before. Dr. Naomi gives lots of actionable steps for working on the relationship between your mind and body (get a pen and paper ready), and she unpacks what mindful eating really means. They wrap up with a convo about the one thing we all have—feelings, and how to take the power away from the negative ones. It’s like tuning into a therapy session (only free). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the world of breast reductions! Renowned plastic surgeon and skincare genius, Dr. Lara Devgan, joins Aleen on the pod for the first time since 2018 to get into all things breast plastic surgery. From those who want a reduction to those who want a breast lift, to those with different size breasts, Dr. Devgan covers it all. She shares why someone might get a breast reduction—re: back pain, rashes, self consciousness—before explaining what you might expect from the consultation process. Aleen then asks the q everyone wants to know—are breast reductions covered by insurance? The answer is kind of complicated, but Dr. Devgan breaks it down. So let’s say you’ve had a breast reduction, what does the scarring look like afterwards? And what can you expect for the recovery process? Can you breastfeed after getting the surgery? Dr. Devgan gives her insider expertise on it all, before wrapping up with some must-do skin care procedures (be sure to check out her skincare line, Dr. Lara Devgan Scientific Beauty). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices