Welcome to Diet Starts Tomorrow, a podcast hosted by Betches co-founders Aleen Kuperman and Samantha Fishbein, featuring all things wellness, weight loss, mental health and fitness from the no-bullsh*t perspective of real women who understand the struggle. In a world where “wellness” looks perfect o…
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Listeners of Diet Starts Tomorrow that love the show mention: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
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 dst@betches.com 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