Good Bodies

This week, Sami and Aleen discuss relationships and weight gain. Aleen reveals why she had to return her Peloton treadmill, and together they unpack why feeling like your partner won’t accept you can be such a struggle. The two of them get extremely vulnerable and share raw conversations they’ve recently had with their partners. Then they discuss if being in a relationship or being married makes you feel more confident and what exactly it means to be an energizer bunny. Plus, they answer listeners' DMs about developing a routine again after losing it in a new relationship, walking around the house naked, metabolism changes, and why going through weight fluctuations is a normal part of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Dear DST, Sami and Aleen share their advice on what they wish they knew going into their 20s. They discuss the struggle of post grad life and finding your path. Specifically, the process of figuring out who you are and who you want to be. They break down the feeling of being trapped behind labels and their personal experience dealing with it. They share what it's like going through the bumpy ride, but break down what to expect and why it’s okay and part of the process of growing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami shares her birthday plans and the theme of her outdoor party (yes, masks will be provided). They react to a listener Non Scale Win from a Mom of 2 (who is also in her 30s) that is making it a point not to talk badly about herself or her body in front of her daughters. Then they read a Dear DST about quarantine weight gain, moving back in with their parents over quarantine, and once again eating around family after struggling with an eating disorder. Plus, how to deal with her once extremely supportive anti-diet enthusiast mom who has all of the sudden started an extreme diet including diet pills. They discuss why crash diets are dangerous, not sustainable, and how this listener can talk about this with her Mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen convene for an emergency recording session to break down the Khloé Kardashian unedited photo fiasco. They cover all the drama: Was the unedited photo of Khloé in a bathing suit really leaked on MJ’s finsta or by a Kardashian assistant? They react to the Kardashians’ negative response to this scandal and question why KKW’s CMO was the one responding to the Khloé drama. Where’s the Good American PR agent when you need them? They discuss it all, from why some people are literally getting locked out of Twitter if they share the unedited photo, to how you can tell if a photo is actually “doctored.” Point is: the photo is completely fine and Sami and Aleen tell you why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami and Aleen are talking all about how diet culture often dictates (and sometimes ruins) how we experience vacations. They start with an immediate reaction to RHSLC’s Jen Shah getting arrested on fraud charges. Then they dive into a conversation about the urge to lose weight before going on vacation, as Aleen and Sami discuss upcoming travel and how they are preparing themselves mentally. They discuss the struggle to restrict what you eat and drink on vacation and the anxiety that comes along with it. They also react to some listener questions about diet and travel, which leads to a conversation about the myth of confidence when it comes to your body. If confidence is conditional on looking a certain way, does it really count as confidence at all? Finally, they respond to a question about how to not restrict yourself in anticipation of wearing a bathing suit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday’s episode, Aleen shares a Non Scale Win about finally getting a COVID vaccine and Sami tells us about her recent return to cardio. They discuss the process of going to the vaccine site and how easy and organized it was to complete. Meanwhile, Sami tries (and eventually fails) to book a vaccine appointment online. Finally, Aleen tells us all about the moment she found out she was approved to buy her first house and basically became a mortgage expert overnight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s DST, Sami and Aleen are joined by ABC News’ chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. They first talk about how Dr. Ashton became ABC’s medical correspondent, working nonstop 15 hour work days covering coronavirus, as well as conferring with Dr. Anthony Fauci throughout the pandemic. Dr. Ashton advises some proper medical precautions and how we can continue to protect ourselves and our loved ones, what the new normal is going to look like, and the risks and benefits of getting the vaccine (including during pregnancy). Finally, Dr. Ashton discusses her new book, The New Normal: A Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era, a guide to surviving the continued challenges of the pandemic and how to combat misinformation and find reliable information and updates on COVID-19 and the vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s Dear DST, Sami and Aleen start off with some Non Scale Wins, including one about making more conscious food choices and curbing emotional eating. Next, a lister writes in with a NSW of her own about embracing her love of milk chocolate (and fully savoring it). The Dear DST email is all about adopting an anti-diet mindset, but still feeling conflicted in attaching guilt to weight loss. Can intuitive eating be part of the puzzle? Sami and Aleen offer tips on how to feel tuned in to your body’s needs and creating a healthy relationship with food and your body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we start with a recap of Aleen’s birthday and Sami’s near death experience (no, that’s not an exaggeration). They talk about getting back on that cardio, Aleen getting her first pair of maternity jeans, and Sami’s list of things she looks forward to experiencing once normal life resumes. Then they dive into a conversation about making your post-pandemic body debut and the anxiety that comes along with people seeing your what you look like after so much time. They close with some tips for overcoming fears and maintaining self-confidence as we start to adjust to the new normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Dear DST episode, Sami and Aleen start with a listener Non Scale Win about ditching a pair of pants that were too tight (and opting for a more comfortable option in its place). They share some Non Scale Wins of their own, including one about overcoming body checking habits and creating healthy boundaries. Then a listener writes in a Dear DST email about finding a bra that actually fits when you have a bigger bust. They talk about why it’s so hard to find plus-size clothing, give tips on where to shop, and explain how to find inspiration to dress for your own body type. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami and Aleen are joined by writer, author, and cultural critic Anne Helen Petersen to talk about burnout and finding balance in a work-from-home environment. They begin with a conversation about how Anne’s obsession with pop culture growing up (hello Entertainment Weekly) led her to get a PhD in celebrity studies. They talk about the toxicity of tabloid culture, including how the media policed and shamed Kim Kardashian during her first pregnancy, and how it’s affecting people like Meghan and Harry today. Then they dive into a conversation about Anne’s viral BuzzFeed article (that we previously discussed) on how millennials became the burnout generation, and discuss some helpful ways to identify and prevent burnout. Finally, Anne talks about her upcoming book Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Promise of Working from Home, and what the transition of post pandemic remote work will look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Dear DST episode (presented by Differin) is all about taking care of your skin and dealing with adult acne. Sami and Aleen start with a story about conquering a mountain (like literally, a black diamond slope) and a win about not comparing your body to others. The listener Non Scale Win is an inspiring story about throwing on a bikini and going to the pool. Then the Dear DST email is from a listener who is embarrassed by her acne breakouts and looking for advice. They talk about how to treat acne effectively, including what Sami did to improve her skin before her wedding. Plus, they discuss the best way to ween yourself off of food that you’re trying to drop. Finally, they’re joined by Dermatologist Dr. Claire Chang to get some tips for treating acne and how best to use Differin in your daily skincare routine. You can learn more about retinoids, Differin, and get a coupon for future savings by going to Differin.com/learn/retinoid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami and Aleen are joined by influencer, Curve model, and TikTok star Remi Bader. They begin with a conversation about how Remi went from losing her job in a pandemic to starting a modeling career and gaining a huge TikTok following. She tells us where the idea for “realistic clothing hauls” on TikTok came from, and they discuss why it’s so hard to predict how something is going to fit when you order online. They talk about the all-too-relatable experience of getting pressure from family to lose weight, binge eating cycles, and ways to seek help for escaping the diet lifestyle. They also talk about Remi getting involved in the world of fashion, how people have responded to her videos, and which brands are doing a good job to become size inclusive. Finally, Remi tells us why she’s so excited for the Summer to arrive (including what she’ll be wearing) and what’s next for her in the world of fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Dear DST episode Sami and Aleen start with some Non Scale Wins and a conversation about finally getting a big secret off your chest. A listener writes in with an NSW about buying a coat that was too tight in the shoulders, but nothing a pair of scissors couldn’t fix. Then the Dear DST email is all about feeling like an imposter in your own body after losing weight. An emailer writes in to ask why she isn’t confident in her own body after the weight loss, especially when it comes to meeting people on dating apps. They give advice for dealing with feelings of imposter syndrome, and offer some tips for reconnecting with yourself to get your body back to feeling like it’s your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about pregnancy, conception, miscarriage, and other sensitive material. Aleen shares the long-awaited news that she’s pregnant and ready to tell us all about it. They start with details about how far along she is, how she was able to keep it a secret, and what morning sickness is really like (not fun, if you’re wondering). They discuss the process of going off birth control and trying to conceive, with some useful tips for what to do when you’re trying. They also talk about tackling body image issues in a time when you're experiencing monumental changes. This includes a conversation about the complicated challenge of maintaining good mental health and taking care of your body while also growing a person inside of you. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about genetic screening and an exciting announcement about a new podcast coming soon. Be sure to follow @betchesmoms for announcements about where you can subscribe to the upcoming Betches Moms podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen start this Dear DST episode with a listener Non Scale Win about throwing away old clothes that were holding her back (and buying more comfortable options in their place). They talk about embarking on a cross-country drive, getting a treadmill for the home, and enjoying a pint of ice cream without checking the label. They also dive deeper into the challenge of taking a picture of yourself without judging your own body. The Dear DST email is all about trying to get off the roller coaster of fluctuating diets and start down the path of intuitive eating. They give tips for where to begin (there’s a book for that) and weigh in on whether to stick with your trainer or go another route entirely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen are joined once again by DST favorite Jared Freid to talk about his new comedy special and trying to maintain a positive body image while living with your parents. They start with a reflection on the Valentine’s Day holiday (including how to post about it on IG) and why we end up comparing our problems to everyone else’s. They talk about the challenge of living with your parents when you’re trying to lose weight (or not lose weight) as Jared tells a story about going to the beach and getting questioned about his number on the scale. Why do parents think it’s okay to comment on our bodies, and how do you set them straight about the way it makes you feel? They talk about the difference between what men fear versus what women fear when it comes to comments about our bodies. Finally, they close the show with a sneak peek at Jared’s stand up special and a conversation about dealing with hecklers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Dear DST episode starts with a great listener NSW about not treating Super Bowl food like a last meal and just letting yourself enjoy the snacks. Sami and Aleen share some Non Scale Wins of their own, including one about buying (and savoring) some donuts. Then a listener writes in to ask whether or not she should call out her friends and family for voicing their extreme dieting opinions. Is it fair to point out other peoples’ triggering comments or should you just focus on your own recovery? They explain why we can’t silence every troubling diet comment (even if we’d like to). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleen and Sami are joined once again by Katie Sturino, influencer and author of the new book Body Talk. They react to last week’s lackluster Super Bowl halftime show (why can’t a woman get away with just standing around like that?) which leads to a conversation about the way people talk about celebs like Adele and Rebel Wilson losing weight. They talk about Blake Lively publicly praising Katie for calling out fashion brands for not being size inclusive enough. She explains why brands actually won’t make a bigger size (it’s not because it would be too expensive) and how “the only way in is thin” mentality still pervades the fashion industry. They discuss the representation of thinness on TV (we’re looking at you Emily In Paris) and how women are stuck in a constant cycle of devoting brain space to losing weight. Then they dive into Katie’s new book, including what it says about how to stop judging yourself for your own body and the way your clothing fits. Is it time to stop calling clothes “flattering” on your body? Finally, they finish things out with a conversation about how your taste in clothes is often dictated by outside forces, not what actually inspires you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen start the show with a listener Non Scale Win about not finishing the burrito and forgetting it was even in the fridge (can you imagine!). Plus, they share a win about buying the cereal you’re craving, and another about posing in front of the mirror in a way that makes you feel empowered. If we avoid the mirror, are we just avoiding the body acceptance piece of recovery? Then they read a listener-submitted Dear DST all about gaining weight after she bought her wedding dress and whether or not she should start dieting or just buy a new dress altogether. Are intuitive eating and losing weight for the wedding even compatible? They share advice for handling this kind of wedding crisis, and explain why there’s a real cost to abandoning your intuitive eating journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami and Aleen are joined by fitness influencer and DST favorite Kelsey Wells. They start with a conversation about being grateful in a pandemic, the way repetitive routine leads to anxiety, and how Kelsey has used fitness as a form of reward. They discuss the mental shift to treating exercise as a tool for self-empowerment and gratitude toward your body. Kelsey shares three steps for changing your mindset toward exercise, including how to be proud of yourself for what you’ve accomplished. They discuss the way disordered eating is tied to self-worth and why that type of thinking won’t serve you. Finally, they close the show with a visit from the Internal Refrigerator Service as Kelsey tells us what’s in her kitchen (spoiler: her pantry contains pickles, pickles, and more pickles). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s Dear DST is all about the oh-so-familiar dining hall experience and how to overcome the challenges of keeping good habits when you can only (binge) eat twice a day. They start with some dog talk with Sami training a new puppy and Aleen dealing with revenge sh*ts from Sansa. They read a listener NSW all about shifting your mindset from dieting to personal finance, and share some Non Scale Wins of their own. Then they read a Dear DST email from a college student who overcame disordered eating but is struggling with the binge-restrict cycle since going back to the dining hall. Can you still intuitively eat at an all-you-can-eat buffet? They talk about getting used to the new way of feeding yourself (as an intuitive eater) and offer tips for sticking with your routine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen are joined once again by everyone’s favorite registered dietician, Tracy Lockwood Beckerman. She talks about getting diagnosed with gestational diabetes, giving birth while wearing a mask, and how her food preferences have shifted since having a baby. They discuss the best place to get advice as a new mom (virtual support groups exist btw) and some of the biggest challenges you may face. They talk about “mom guilt” and all the unnecessary drama around breastmilk vs. formula, then Tracy also tells us how her nutrition views have changed since becoming a mom. They discuss why planning goes out the window at a certain point, along with the pressure to get back in shape after giving birth. Finally, they close on a positive note with some good news about what motherhood brings to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Dear DST episode, Sami and Aleen start with a recap of their conversation with Shay Mitchell this week and share what it’s like to openly acknowledge your disordered eating in front of others (even strangers). Is your willingness to talk about disordered eating the best sign that you’re making progress? Then they read a Dear DST email from a listener who always feels worse about her body image when she’s hanging out with her oldest group of friends, but never with her college friends. Why do some groups make us feel more insecure about our bodies than others? They close with some tips for setting boundaries with your friends about discussing body size. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Sunday’s episode Aleen and Sami are joined by actress and entrepreneur Shay Mitchell. She tells us what it’s like to be a new mom in a pandemic and offers her top three tips for people who are looking to have their first kid. Plus, she tells us what she’s been binging on TV these days and shares her current fitness routine in quarantine. Then they play a game of ‘What Would Shay Do’ featuring her take on what a 2020-themed Met Gala outfit would look like, and which pizza Shay would choose if offered free pies for life. Finally, they close things out with their Non Scale Wins for the week, and Shay reveals why she calls herself a choose-a-tarian eater but still loves to binge from time to time (I mean, who doesn’t). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Thursday’s episode starts with a groundbreaking NSW: skipping desert without even thinking about it. Plus, they react to a listener Non Scale Win about haircuts and body shape. Next, they read a Dear DST email from a listener whose former personal trainer posted her progress pics without asking for permission, leading to a lot of self doubt. What’s the right way to tell someone that they’ve violated your trust and privacy by posting your pics? Plus, they talk about the urge to take progress pics and ask whether or not they get in the way of making actual progress toward self acceptance. Finally, they give a spoiler-free review of Bridgerton (and a shockingly accurate synopsis of what the show is really about). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen are joined by Jessica Jones, registered dietician and host of the Food Heaven podcast. They start with a reflection on how the social justice movement in 2020 impacted the health and wellness conversation, and why there still needs to be room to rest for hosts like Jess. Next, they talk about the lack of diverse body size in film and television (we’re looking at you The Bachelor) and why we’re often taught that weight loss equals health. Jess explains how she came to the conclusion that it’s not ethical to suggest weight loss to her clients. Plus, they talk about influencers going out of their way to emphasize their self-acceptance, even when it doesn’t reflect the reality for everyone. Finally, Jess explains how cooking can be a great tool for getting a handle on your food goals, and why it might be time to just add the butter back in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s bonus episode, Sami and Aleen read a Dear DST from a woman who’s mother-in-law gave her a gift two sizes too big. Would you be offended if someone saw you as bigger than you were? On top of that, how do you deal with being a part of a family where you look different from everyone else? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Aleen and Sami talk about the shift away from the “new year, new me” resolution mindset and towards a more accepting version of intention-setting. They react to resolutions from DSTers (hint: vegetables and more alone time) and ask if quarantine was the real reason for the shift. Are we only accepting our bodies more because we’re seeing less people? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Thursday’s episode starts with a listener NSW about creating a vision board that doesn’t include pics of “skinny” women with unrealistic body expectations. They also talk about the art of putting together a comfortable outfit and the exciting debut of the Morning Announcements' podcast. Then the Dear DST email features a question about plateauing in your workout goals and how to avoid an exercise rut. Is there a secret to breaking out of a rut, and how do you get motivated when a new year starts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s finally 2021 (thank f*cking god) so Sami and Aleen are taking the time to react to some DST highlights from the past year. They start with some of the listeners’ fav moments from the show, including their top guests and the biggest shift for the show (hint: intuitive eating is kinda a big deal). Next, they respond to some year-end listener Non Scale Wins which leads to a convo about how they’ve each grown over the past twelve months. Finally, they close the show with a game called “It’s All a Blur” about the most memorable pop-culture moments of 2020 and when they happened. Can Aleen and Sami recall the order of all the crazy sh*t that happened last year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this New Year’s Eve Dear DST, Aleen and Sami start things off with a listener NSW and some wins of their own about food neutrality (sometimes your body just tells you to eat the pizza for breakfast, nbd). Then a listener writes in to ask how to be more gentle with herself when setting resolutions for the new year. Is it possible to find a middle ground with resolutions, or is this a recipe for failure? Plus, they talk about the challenge to be a less-perfect perfectionist and the perils of habit tracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Aleen and Sami are listening and reacting to the resolutions they set for 2020. From working out more to self care to personal goals, the girls are listening to all their resolutions that they met (or more likely… didn’t meet) throughout the year. They also discuss whether or not they plan on setting goals this year, continuing their intuitive eating journeys, how they’ve grown throughout the pandemic, and what they have planned for 2021. Thanks to our sponsors: Mint Mobile: To get your new unlimited wireless plan for just 30 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to MintMobile.com/DST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday’s Dear DST, Aleen and Sami read a listener email from a woman who wants to to get her double chin removed and asks whether or not it’s a step back on her intuitive eating + body acceptance journey. Where is the line between enhancing yourself with cosmetic surgery and accepting your body for what it is? When does it become unhealthy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember Aleen and Sami’s “Favorite Things” episode? They’re back again, bringing you some of their new favs. This year has been stressful to say the least and after a quick chat about feeling hopeful and positive for the vaccine and the new year, the girls dive right into all of their favorite things. They share it all, from unnecessary kitchen gadgets and embarrassing childhood items still in their apartments, to how many tabs they leave open and their guilty pleasure movies. (Yes, there is a heated debate on When Harry Met Sally, we thought you’d never ask). Learn more about Sami and Aleen this week and try not to LOL. Thanks to our sponsors: Sips by: Subscribe to Sips by and you’ll receive four new teas each month, chosen just for you. Follow @sipsby (that’s S-I-P-S-B-Y) on Instagram for weekly giveaways and more. For podcast listeners only, use the code “betches” for 50% off your first Sips by box at www.sipsby.com. American Giant: American Giant makes clothing that’s durable, not disposable. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code DST at American-Giant.com Bev: Bev is a female-first canned wine brand that was founded to change not only the way a product is consumed, but the way an industry and culture have operated for generations. Receive 20% off your first purchase plus free shipping on all orders when you go to DRINKBEV.com/DST or use promo code DST at checkout. Feals: Feals will have you feeling your best every day. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/dst and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We kick off today’s bonus ep with a very well written non-scale win about a mom learning to love her new body because of her daughter. Then Sami and Aleen share their own non-scale wins for the week including sizing up in ski clothes and a breakthrough in therapy. Then, they read the Dear DST of the week all about how to deal with a toxic boyfriend’s food issues. (Spoiler: you don’t) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Sami and Aleen are talking to Victoria Garrick, former D-1 athlete, Ted Talk speaker, and mental health advocate. They kick off the convo talking about her experience as a college athlete and how she developed a toxic relationship with food. Victoria shares how she turned it into intuitive eating, unfiltered photos, and her journey to stop trying to please society. Why do we care so much about what other people think? They discuss whether competitive athletics are always toxic AF or actually a net positive. Finally, they wrap up the pod by talking about how she approaches mental health and fitness now, and how to live intuitively in all aspects of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s bonus ep is KIND OF a big one because we have on Mindy Kaling, aka Aleen’s dream dinner guest. We start by finding out who Mindy’s own dream dinner companion would be. Then, she tells us about mom life in quarantine and the projects she’s been up to. (Hint: This part of the episode will make your productivity look like sh*t.) Finally, we talk about Mindy’s secret pregnancy, her new book, and how being single is actually great for being productive. We wrap up by basically pinching ourselves that this actually happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Sunday’s post-Thanksgiving episode, Sami and Aleen start with a recap of their holiday weekends, what they ate, and why the diet really doesn’t start tomorrow anymore. Plus, they talk about values-based thinking, how our beliefs are tied to our identity, and why it’s so f*cking hard to keep up with affirmations. Then they dive into a *SPOILER* filled recap of the season finale of HBO’s The Undoing (so, catch TF up now if you haven’t yet) complete with all their favorite thoughts and theories on how things played out. Should we have all seen this coming? Finally, they close things out by sharing what they bought over the Black Friday weekend and talk about shopping for the holidays. Thanks to our sponsors: BOTM: Book of the Month is a fun, commitment-free book subscription, you get to choose a new book each month. Get your first month for just $9.99 with code BETCHES. NomNom: Switch to the fresh pet food endorsed by science and taste buds. Go to TryNom.com/DietStartsTomorrow for 50% off a two week trial! Faherty: Buying forever is the smartest way to shop, and now’s the smartest time to do it. Right now, you can get 25% off your next Faherty purchase when you go to FahertyBrand.com/DST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen dive into how they’ve been doing lately (not well, b*tch) and why it felt like they had more control when they were still dieting. Aleen gives us updates about her recent move before they answer the Dear DST of the week. The email comes from a nanny who has been noticing how the parents she works for are policing the snacks their children can and cannot eat. Is she right to think that these rules will affect the kids’ relationship with food later in life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sami and Aleen talk to Caralyn Mirand Koch, @caralynmirand, a content creator and curve model. Caralyn starts off telling Sami and Aleen about her high school experience and how being in a plus sized modeling competition at an early age shaped her future career. Caralyn also talks about confidence, where it comes from, and how she maintains it everyday. Then, she explains how to know if the bra you’re wearing is actually the right size for you. They wrap it up by sharing their fashion favorites of the moment and knowing how to dress for your body type. Sips by: Subscribe to Sips by and you’ll receive four new teas each month, chosen just for you. Follow @sipsby (that’s S-I-P-S-B-Y) on Instagram for weekly giveaways and more. For podcast listeners only, use the code “betches” for 50% off your first Sips by box at www.sipsby.com. Calm: Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription - which means unlimited acces to Calm’s entire library - at CALM.COM/DST American Giant: American Giant makes clothing that’s durable, not disposable. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code DST at American-Giant.com Bev: Bev is a female-first canned wine brand that was founded to change not only the way a product is consumed, but the way an industry and culture have operated for generations. Receive 20% off your first purchase plus free shipping on all orders when you go to DRINKBEV.com/DST or use promo code DST at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thanksgiving edition of Dear DST, a listener asks how to respond to her sister after she blew up the family group chat with demands for the Thanksgiving menu. Should she feel compelled to accommodate her sister and include “healthy” options on the table? They discuss how these siblings may be projecting their own food issues onto each other and why they are at odds over their respective choices. Plus, they talk about Thanksgiving etiquette and why it differs from family to family. Finally, they close things out with a listener Non Scale Win about standing up to her mom and skipping the family Thanksgiving altogether this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To help celebrate Thanksgiving (and all the food anxiety that comes with it) Sami and Aleen are joined once again by comedian Jared Freid of the U Up? podcast. They start by sharing their Thanksgiving plans and discuss how to navigate family gatherings this year. Jared shares his experience working with a registered dietician, including how DST led him to try it out, and tells a story about allowing himself to finish a container of peanuts. They talk about the challenge of setting fitness goals that aren’t just about looking good in a photo, how family members reinforce our issues, and why we’ve only felt good about our weight for “5 minutes of our lives” in total. Finally, they answer some challenging Thanksgiving ‘Would You Rathers’ and debate the big questions: Is turkey the worst thanksgiving food? Should raisins ever be found in stuffing? And how do I get out of sitting next to my nosy aunt this year? Thanks to our sponsors: Green Chef: Green Chef is a USDA certified organic company that makes eating well easy and affordable with plans to fit every kind of lifestyle. Use code dst80 to get $80 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Go to GreenChef.com/dst80 to redeem and for more details. Ship: Update Ship today and let your friends take control of your dating life – because let’s be honest, we all could use a little help in that department. Download Ship in the app store to start getting matched today. Bev: Bev is a female-first canned wine brand that was founded to change not only the way a product is consumed, but the way an industry and culture have operated for generations. Receive 20% off your first purchase plus free shipping on all orders when you go to DRINKBEV.com/DST or use promo code DST at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Dear DST, we hear from a listener who is concerned about visiting her boyfriend’s family and sticking to the way she’s used to eating. How do we manage anxiety in a setting like that? They tackle how it’s okay to bring her own snacks and vocalize when she’d like to eat. But, it’s also okay to allow yourself to try the coffee creamer you’re not used to, instead of your usual skim milk — you might end up liking it so much more. Then they talk about some of the foods they’ve realized they don’t love, and Aleen admits to not liking a certain food that will have the DST’ers up in arms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week of post-election anxiety, Sami and Aleen are back to talk about how they’re feeling (and how we’re all feeling) at the moment. They explain why even through tons of election stress, there is still hope. They share some of their favorites ways to cope with COVID stress lately, using everything from the new Real Housewives franchise to lamps for seasonal depression just to get through it all. They also dive into their vices right now, like how they both feel addicted to their phones, and Sami shares a new “conveyer belt” technique she learned in therapy. Finally, they close the show with a listener NSW about walking (and talking to strangers) as well as some wins of their own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Dear DST, Aleen and Sami read a NSW about taking a solo workout class and talk about what other experiences have made them feel liberated lately. Then they tackle an email about binging and the anxiety that comes with it when you’re in recovery. They explain how they avoid feeling so hard on themselves when they don’t have a “good day” and why it’s normal to have moments or days where you don’t feel proud of your progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of DST, in an attempt to keep things light during a chaotic week, Aleen and Sami are answering all your questions and random hypotheticals. They start with an update on Aleen’s moving situation, who Sami would choose to be president, and what diet they would love to never talk about again. Then, they move onto hypotheticals and Would You Rather’s questions like what workout class describes them best, and who has more expired food in their house. The entire episode will be sure to distract you from this past week’s anxiety and hopefully make you lol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

`On this week’s Dear DST, a listener writes in to ask how to handle going home from college for the upcoming holidays after losing weight. What’s the best way to respond if her family makes unwanted comments about her weight loss? Plus, they give advice regarding her concerns that being back at home (and returning to that all-too-familiar environment) will cause her to gain the weight back, because who hasn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this pre-election episode, Sami and Aleen are back to talk about overcoming election anxiety and getting yourself out of a self-care rut. They start by recognizing a major omission from last episode’s Halloween candy conversation: the almighty Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Then they dive into how stress has caused a “relapse” in their intuitive eating journey, and how they figured out a healthy way to get out of the rut. They talk about stocking up on election-night snacks and tell us what they’ll be doing on November 3rd to get through it (including a great idea for a presidential cake reveal). Next, they share their Non Scale Wins of the week, which leads to a conversation about cleaning out your closet and buying jeans based on how comfortably they fit, not which size they have on the tag. Finally, they close the show with a dress recommendation for all seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen start this week’s Dear DST episode with a debate about their favorite Halloween candies (and try to figure out WTF nougat is anyway). They tell us how they plan to spend the holiday and which candies they’ll be eating. Then they respond to an email from a listener who felt insulted when she got confused for a coworker, leading her to question her body image. How should we respond when someone compares our body to others in an unflattering way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices