My Body, My Jokes!

This week, Denver alternative fashion icon and cool ass human being Sage Storm joins the pod! I found this lovely gal on Instagram and jumped at the chance to have her chat about her experiences as a plus-size model, walking in Denver Fashion Week, and stepping into her true self. She also designs the most unique nails for herself that you HAVE to see!Follow SageShare your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:⁠https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo⁠@morganlorrainegallo

My Body, My Jokes goes international this week with a remote interview with certified nutritionist and master health coach, Jonny Landels! Speaking with me from across the pond, Jonny and I touch on male body image, as well as answer questions submitted from my male followers. Jonny also tells us about his journey from gym-bro to self-love guru (he probably hates that I'm calling him that) and gives us a much-needed perspective into how diet culture and weight stigma can affect the male population.Follow JonnyShare your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:⁠https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo⁠@morganlorrainegallo

Bigger bodies yoga teacher, musician and fat activist Andrea Pares joins the pod this week to chat about everything from living in a larger body in the fitness community to posing nude for her friend and his mom. As a leader in the yoga space here in Denver, Andrea tells her story of how she went from feeling uncomfortable in typical yoga classes to becoming one of the city's pacesetters in body-neutral movement. I had the opportunity to take one of Andrea's bigger bodies only yoga classes the day after the pod and it was WONDERFUL! Follow Andrea:https://www.instagram.com/andreaparesyoga/?hl=enShare your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:⁠https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo⁠@morganlorrainegallo

Founder of Denver's own gym and wellness collective for women and genderqueer people, Meghan Nelson, has arrived at My Body, My Jokes! Meghan, a gal I've been dying to interview for months, explains the conception of her wellness facility VIBE, and how creating a safe space has impacted our local community. We also address the controversial topic of women-only gyms that exclude trans women (wtf?) and discover the ACTUAL average size of a penis.Follow MeghanCheck out VIBE Gym:https://www.vibegymandwellness.com/Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:⁠https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo⁠@morganlorrainegallo

Dancer, producer, sex educator and all around burlesque goddess Alabaster is here this week to talk modesty, sex education and finding her confidence through burlesque. She schooled me on the history of burlesque, and we compared notes on awkward audience interactions. We also played a game of Cap or Bussin', finally laying to rest the argument for diet soda.Follow Alabaster:@alabasterbutt    Check out her shows/podcasts/more:https://linktr.ee/AlabasterbuttShare your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:⁠https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo⁠@morganlorrainegallo

Denver-based author and podcast host Kameron Tyler graces the pod this week! We chatted about beauty standards within the queer space, his experience writing both a coming-of-age novel and a memoir, and even dove into a little game of He Said She Said. Plus, Kameron explains the history of his "no public water" policy.Follow Kameron:@KameronwritesCheck out his books:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B083C3Y8FN?ccs_id=ef079fc0-2cdb-45c1-b83d-881f0308a8fcShare your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:⁠https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo⁠@morganlorrainegallo

TW: Detailed discussion about diet advice and potential ED behaviors. It's the modern manifestation of toxic diet culture disguised as a bunch of 20-somethings loving themselves by hating themselves: give it up for SkinnyTok!This week, I'm pulling the curtain back on this popular social media phenomenon that has young women in a chokehold. Whether you love it or hate it, SkinnyTok is here to f*ck some sh*t up. Sources from this week's episode:https://www.today.com/health/mind-body/what-is-skinnytok-rcna198421https://www.vice.com/en/article/the-skinnytok-social-media-trend-explained/ Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo@morganlorrainegallo

As a popular TikTok creator, Remi Bader has captured the world with her fashion hauls and 'I'm so quirky' attitude. Lately, she's come under fire for her dishonesty in undergoing weight loss surgery (that is, until she appeared on Khloe Kardashian's podcast, who we all know is the queen of honesty).Comedian, thrift expert, and three-legged dog mom Carey Lieberman joins me on this week's episode to dissect Remi's rise and fall to public shame. TW: Detailed discussions of weight loss, body dysmorphia and plastic surgery.Follow Carey on Instagram: @wrongcareyShare your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo@morganlorrainegallo

“She doesn't do comedy anymore,” says the ‘Top Fan' on my Facebook page, who thinks he's defending me against someone asking about when I'm coming to their city. It's odd that as soon as I started this podcast and began focusing more on recovery, hundreds of my fans assumed it meant I wasn't a comedian anymore. Sure, I've taken a step back from touring and working myself into the ground, but I still tell jokes. So, in honor of clearing the air, today I'm telling you the full story. How did this all begin, what sparked the start of this show, and what I'm up to now. I promise it's interesting.Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo@morganlorrainegallo

It's episode 30! Wow. I'm so proud to keep this podcast going through all the ups and downs. This week I'm answering more of your burning questions.You can always submit your thoughts, prayers, questions and concerns to the podcast email, my DMs, or simply comment anywhere you watch/listen. I compile all of them so that every once in a while I can put together an AMA episode.Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo@morganlorrainegallo

This week I'm giving you a little summary of where body positivity came from. Ironically enough, I absolutely hated the way I looked in this episode and almost didn't air it. But in the spirit of body positivity, and the fact that we're living on a dying rock soaring through space with a facist regime hanging over our heads, I figured whelp - I might as well. Most of the information in this episode was provided by the 'bitesize' section of the BBC website - you can read the article here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z2w7dp3Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo@morganlorrainegallo

For 2025's #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek, I partnered with the Eating Disorder Foundation here in Denver to put on The Roast of Diet Culture - truly one of the highlights of my career. The Eating Disorder Foundation provides free resources to those affected by eating disorders, including support programs, mentorship, workshops, and more.The show was so much fun that I wanted to share it with you all here on the podcast. It features several of Denver's funniest comics, who absolutely rip diet culture a new one. Thank you to everyone who made this possible—the team at EDF, the Mercury Cafe, DUDE, IDK Studios, and, of course, the amazing comics that you can find below. Enjoy the show!In order of appearance:Emma Cricket@emmacricketHannah Popkin@keepitpopkinCalvin Reid@calvinreid_ Katie McDonald@katiemcdonsSami Beason@samisourTanya Sabrina@tanya_sabrinaKate McGlauchlan@kategluckgluckCheck out the Eating Disorder FoundationVote for My Body, My Jokes for the 2025 DIVA Podcast Award! (Voting ends March 14th)Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo@morganlorrainegallo

TW: This episode details eating disorder symptoms, diagnoses, and behaviors in regard to recovery. Listener discretion is advised.On this week's episode, I sit down with artist and designer Kelley McQuillen to talk all things eating disorder recovery. Kelley has been in recovery for 12 years (versus my 1.5 at the time of filming) and gave me the scoop on how the years stack up.Follow Kelley: @kelleymcquillen Vote for My Body, My Jokes for the 2025 DIVA Podcast Award! Voting ends March 14th - https://www.coloradodivaawards.com/Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo@morganlorrainegallo

One day your friend gets into nutrition, then she's all about avoiding seed oils...soon she becomes anti-vax, and then you learn she voted for...Trump?The wellness to alt-right pipeline is alive and well, my friends. But what causes this phenomenon? How does one go from alternative medicine to QAnon? Well lucky for us, Molly Smith, host of the 'Did That Age Well' pod is here to dive into the depths of this rusty old pipe with me. Follow Molly: @mollybirdsmith Listen to Did That Age Well: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zHkWBTehALsqNDaiGTCkWVote for My Body, My Jokes for the 2025 DIVA Podcast Award! Voting ends March 14th - https://www.coloradodivaawards.com/Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo@morganlorrainegallo

If you watched the 2025 Superbowl, you probably saw the 'Hims' ad that sparked controversy all over the internet.The ad calls out the 'broken system' that is healthcare in America, as well as the toxic diet culture that permeates our society - but then turns it back around at the end to sell you their weight loss products.Not only did the ad cause some whiplash amongst internet users, but a few senators even got involved in giving their two cents about the peddling of unregulated weight loss drugs...let's get into it.Watch the Hims ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOXWmZbA2IoShare your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo@morganlorrainegallo

Welcome to the pod, the one and only Jessica L'Whor!Jessica is a drag superstar - she is truly booked and busy. I'm so happy I got to sit down and chat with her about her own body image journey through drag, how beauty standards differ in the drag community, and how to handle haters on the internet.Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.comFollow Jessica L'Whorhttps://www.jessicalwhor.com/ @Jessicalwhor  Follow Morgan Lorraine Gallo:https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo@morganlorrainegallo

This week I want to share the most useful book and framework that has helped me through recovery: Intuitive Eating. Well-known in the eating disorder recovery community, Intuitive Eating has allowed me to understand why diets don't work, where my negative body image thoughts come from, and what to do moving forward. I cannot recommend it enough, and really hope you get some good tidbits out of this episode! Check out the book on my recommended books list: https://www.amazon.com/shop/morganlorrainegallo/list/16VPF52N46Z4D?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_86FXFTQMERR0S2T1BSQN Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo

I'm a perfectionist (shocker) and I even rewrote this description four times trying to make it succinct and witty enough to be perfect. But you know what? It's not that serious. In this episode, I go into depth about what perfectionism is, how it manifests in eating disorders, and what to do about it. Shout out to my therapist for giving me the idea to do this episode - you're a real one. Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo

Finally gracing the My Body, My Jokes podcast is the one and only Nick Holmby - Founder and CEO of DUDE, IDK CREATIVE as well as my wonderful boyfriend. Nick and I chat about his perspective as my partner watching me go through recovery, and how it has affected him and his relationship with health. We also go into depth about body expectations for men and his journey through toxic gym bro culture. Check out all the podcasts and comedy shows happening in Denver at DUDE, IDK STUDIOS!  @dude1dk on Instagram https://www.dudeidkstudios.com/ Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo

Once again answering all of your questions that I've gathered from my social media and of course the My Body, My Jokes email! Questions answered: Is there a mental hack to fix my eating disorder? Do you think more men have body dysmorphia than think they do? Do you think that ozempic is part of the solution or part of the problem now? Was there an experience that triggered your disordered eating? Is the queer community more or less toxic about body politics than the rest of the world? What is your favorite healthy snack and why? How has losing weight helped you mentally and emotionally? When suffering with your mental health what do you find the best way to switch off or detox? Whats been helpful lately as far as improving body image? How do you hype yourself up? I'm not the most kind towards myself and my looks What are some ways that work for you that help you get out of a mental funk? How do you respond on days where you may not have much energy or fire/passion? What is your favorite thing about the podcast? Has doing OF impacted how you view your body? What are good resources to get better informed on this topic? Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo

Marissa Rincon (AKA Lil Ris) joins me on this episode of My Body, My Jokes to chat about our tumultuous childhood dancing together and the whitewashing of 'beauty.' Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo

All kinds of questions have been submitted to the My Body, My Jokes email as well as my social media accounts - so this episode is dedicated to answering all of your burning questions! Here's what I answered: What is the most wonderful thing about the podcast and how has it impacted your life? When did you first realize you had an eating disorder? I'm hungry but the thought of food makes me sick days with no food why?  How has ozempic changed the body positive movement? Why are the questions only related to your podcast? Do you think body type is a social construction mainly led by fashion and food industry? When did you know it was a problem? Are you on any weight loss drugs if so how are they affecting you new line do you aim for a weight of clothes size of vibe a workout goal or medical tests? How do I motivate myself to lose weight for my own health and not just for fear of people's judgment? Best way to  let my girlfriend know I love her when she feels insecure? How to learn to love your aging body? perceived loss of flexibility has me spiraling! Do women have more body issues because there are so many types of female bodies? Can hating your body the way you look ever be a positive thing? what are you most proud of or excited about in recovery? How likely is it to not realize you have an eating disorder? How do I gain weight I'm 5'6 under 100 pounds I eat 3500 plus calories per day and can't gain weight? Do you still have triggers that set you back on your healing journey? How do we address and eliminate body dysmorphia especially in dance! How body dysmorphia can contribute to eating disorders or their severity? Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo 00:00 Introduction to Solo Episode 00:35 Importance of Podcast Support 02:23 Q&A: Impact of Podcast 05:02 Realizing Eating Disorders 08:12 Feeling Sick from Food Thoughts 10:57 Body Positivity & Ozempic Discussion 28:03 Aging & Body Love

Introducing the Colorado Drag Royale WINNER to the pod - miss FUPA! Morgan sits down with iconic Denver drag queen FUPA to discuss body expectations in drag, femininity, and every woman's enemy: constipation. FUPA gives Morgan insight into her journey of discovering drag and how it transformed her relationship with her body and fashion. Find FUPA performing all over Denver, and online at: @fupa_official Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo 00:00:00 Introduction & Constipation Talk 00:00:35 Meeting Fupa: Colorado Drag Royale Winner 00:02:30 Body Image in Drag 00:06:10 The Importance of Drag in Body Image 00:09:00 Creating a Drag Body: Process and Tips 00:10:50 Expectation vs. Reality in Drag 00:25:00 Community Dynamics of Drag 00:45:30 Body Positivity: Toxic or Necessary? 00:46:00 Conclusion: Finding Peace in Self-Acceptance

What happens when you compete as an athlete your whole childhood, and suddenly stop? What do you eat? How do you move your body? On this episode of My Body, My Jokes, Morgan is joined by comedian and retired D1 athlete Aurora Singh to talk about just that. Both Morgan and Aurora grew up playing sports well into their 20's - and found that their bodies, as well as their relationship to food, severely changed after discontinuing their respective sports. Tune into this episode to hear more about eating disorder statistics in retired athletes. Please rate and review the show wherever you listen! Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Aurora Singh: @aurorasinghcomedy Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo 00:00 Introduction & Fun Socks

Have you ever been slapped in the FUPA? No? Well don't worry - comedian Aurora Singh is here to retell the tale of taking Morgan to a gay bar in San Diego and consequently receiving a gut punch from an unsuspecting lesbian. All the way from Sacramento, CA - Aurora graces the pod this week to talk about being a female comedian, the expectations of social media, and navigating self-acceptance. Morgan jumps in with her own anecdotes about moving through body positivity, and how she spent the night yaking up lemon drop shots after the aforementioned FUPA incident. Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Aurora Singh: @aurorasinghcomedy Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo 00:00 Introduction and First Impressions 02:10 Aurora's Comedy Journey 14:45 Body Image and Self-Acceptance 35:40 The FUPA Story 41:30 Navigating Social Media 48:00 Audience Engagement and Female Empowerment 52:00 Affirmations and Wrap-Up

"It's not a diet—it's a lifestyle. " Yeah, I'll remember that when I'm sweating over a food scale weighing four ounces of sodium-free deli meat to put on my 50-calorie rice cake. Weight Watchers, or 'WW' as they now call it to avoid being labeled a diet, has been a staple of diet culture for decades - it evolved from a community of women looking to slim down to a cult-like corporation worth hundreds of millions of dollars - inspiring eating disorders around the globe. Madi Mayfield (who I interviewed in the last episode - check it out!) sits down with me to discuss the history, pitfalls, and personal experiences we've both had with Weight Watchers. We go over its villain origin story, why Oprah resigned from the board, and why the FTC is fining the company 1.5 million dollars for an app affectionately named Kurbo. Brilliant. Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Madi Mayfield:@mindfulmadijane Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo 0:00 Intro to Weight Watchers 1:00 The Origin of Weight Watchers 03:44 What is Weight Watchers Today 05:54 WW is a Cult 09:09 Personal Experience With WW 18:03 The Controversy of Kurbo 23:31 The Shift of Diet Culture 25:31 Madi's Experience with Ozempic 30:16 Getting to Body Neutrality 33:28 Morgan's Experience with Weight Watchers 36:46 Weight Watchers is a Game 39:17 My Last ED Hoorah 41:57 Recipes 42:50 Resources 43:42 Listener Question 46:58 First Time I Felt Fat 50:16 Where To Find Madi

Mindfulness coach Madi Mayfield graces the pod in this episode to reflect with Morgan on their tumultuous childhood in Boulder, CO, why they were both asked to play goalie on their soccer teams and the actual phases of the menstrual cycle. Madi is a mindfulness coach in Fort Collins, CO, and hosts workshops for women around the city - from friendship bracelet making to vision boards, your inner child will be screaming with glee at any of her events (Morgan made a friendship bracelet that said fuck at the last one - she's so quirky) Follow Madi:@mindfulmadijane Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: ⁠https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo⁠ @morganlorrainegallo 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - New website! 00:57 - Guest Maddie Mayfield 01:21 - Grateful to be part of Morgans movement 02:03 - Mindfulness coach, selflove, trauma recovery 02:55 - Vaping led to depression, drinking, smoking 03:18 - Binge eating, emotional eating, misaligned purpose in life 03:42 - Journey of self exploration, mindful workshops 07:00 - Maddies journey to neutral body image 11:48 - Discussing period anxiety with therapist 12:06 - Therapist explains why she helps with eating disorders 13:18 - PMS symptoms and phases explained 15:18 - PMS cycle and weight loss advice 17:14 - Colorado Active, White, Crunchy, Active Culture 18:44 - Growing up in Boulder Sports and diet culture 19:59 - Goalkeepers career, stress, and family life 21:10 - Clean plate family, secretive eating 23:35 - Struggling with eating disorder as a teenager 27:19 - Cosmo girl, teen magazines, dieting, social media, eating disorders 30:44 - Facetune makes me look skinnier 31:17 - Posting became a challenge, healing, and attracting followers 31:50 - Vulnerability on the internet 32:05 - Vulnerability, love, and social media transformation 34:04 - Online experience shaped body image 36:40 - Vulnerability, body positivity, and rejection 39:29 - I'm not alone, messages matter 41:03 - Subtweeting, Twitter, and affirmation 41:44 - Affirmation write two or more 42:04 - John Mayers Body Wonderland lyrics 43:22 - Maddies Colorado adventures 43:37 - Foco workshop in Fort Collins, Colorado

Does every mirror look like a funhouse mirror to you? Honestly, same. Good thing we're more than our bodies - but sometimes it doesn't feel that way. Body Dysmorphia is so much more than we think it is, and yet the term is thrown around more than a Juul at a fraternity. Rosalie chimes in as Morgan goes through some history and research behind Body Dysmorphic Disorder - and they even take an online quiz to see if THEY have body dysmorphia (hint: it is not the answer you're expecting). Resources for Body Dysmorphia: https://bddfoundation.org/support/ Follow Rosalie: @omghirosalie Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo 0:00 Intro 0:29 Welcome! 1:14 Support the Show 1:35 How Would You Describe Body Dysmorphia? 2:05 Definition of Body Dysmorphic Disorder 2:54 Experience with Body Dysmorphia 4:20 Surrounded by Diets 6:53 Fighting the Voice 7:25 Who Actually Suffers from BDD 10:14 We All Suffer Under the Patriarchy 11:55 Medium Ugly Men 13:37 BDD Symptoms 16:27 Can People See My Weight? 17:24 The First Case of Body Dysmorphia 18:38 How Far Would You Go to Be Pretty? 21:00 Body Dysmorphia vs. Self Care 24:25 People Commenting on My Body 27:05 I Want People To Comment on My Weight Loss 28:21 Recovering Into A Smaller Body 30:50 Let's Take A Quiz 39:13 Results Of Our BDD Quiz 41:15 We Are Not Medical Professionals 42:05 TikTok Being Sued for Body Dysmorphia 43:20 Phone Cameras Make You Look Worse On Purpose 45:00 Body Trends on Social Media 47:44 Questions For The Pod 51:50 Recovery Is Lifelong 52:26 Another Question For The Pod 55:32 Thank You, Rosalie! 55:46 Resources Again! 56:09 Where To Find Rosalie 56:19 Your Body Is Not A Temple

We're back with a new format, microphones, and guests! This week Morgan chats with local comedian Rosalie - a true force of nature on and off stage. They talk comedy journeys, weird DM's and why if you wouldn't sleep with someone, you shouldn't let their opinion of you matter. Period.Rosalie also touches on the complications of being a trans comedian, and how that journey has led her to take a step back and approach comedy from a whole new perspective. Tune in to hear Rosalie's interview and give us a five star rating pleaseee Follow Rosalie:@omghirosalie Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo 0:00 Intro 0:47 Shout Out Dude, IDK 1:27 Welcome Comedian Rosalie 2:13 You Should Do Comedy 3:06 What's Happening in Florida 3:50 The Colorado Comedy Scene 5:36 Why Female Comics Are Better 6:56 How Did You Get Into Comedy? 15:55 Taking A Break From Comedy 18:23 Relationship With Your Body? 21:03 What Does Body Positivity Mean? 25:12 Disagreeing With Everyone 25:43 Comedy And Body Image 28:32 Hating My Voice 30:38 Don't Trust The Mirror 31:13 Jokes About Being Trans 35:16 The Curse of Female Comedians 37:29 Rosalie Is Taking A Break 40:27 Dumb Hot Bimbo 42:50 Pro OF 43:04 Showing Emotions Is Cool 45:28 Social Media And Body Image 49:31 Rage Baiting on Threads 51:50 What's In Your DM's? 57:40 Affirmation Board 1:00:25 Next Week's Topic 1:00:46 Rate Us Please!

Today, we welcome our first real-life man to the podcast! Enter Colton Dowling, an Austin, TX-based comedian, and co-host of the infamous Some Of This Is Bad podcast. Colton joined Morgan at DUDE, IDK Studios to chat about body image in the queer community, comedy, and how to manage getting face f***** by someone with Gold Bond in their crotch. We also touched on a few male issues because we're inclusive af! Follow Colton Dowling: https://coltondowling.com/ @coltondowling @someofthisisbad Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo 

This episode is near and dear to my heart. For the first time, I'm telling my story, unedited, front to back. From how I fell into an eating disorder, to starting a comedy career, and where this whole journey surrounding my body has led me. It's important to me to be 100% authentic and transparent as I continue to embark on this journey of advocacy for eating disorder recovery. I want everyone to know that you can get through this - because I did, and I'm fighting for it everyday.  TW: This episode gets deep into diet programs, mentions of ED behaviors, and other topics that some listeners may find unnerving. View at your own discretion. Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo

We're at the intersection of eating disorder recovery, confidence coaching and making men lose their jobs today on My Body, My Jokes! Denver based inclusive stylist and confidence coach Julia Parzyck joins the pod to discuss her journey from online fitness guru to eating disorder recovery coach and beyond. Julia (aka fitfatandallthat on Instagram) has built her career over the course of 10 years, and reins as the undefeated queen of clap backs. In her own words, "Fat jokes just don't hit anymore." We dive deeper into fatphobia and the world of body acceptance online while laughing our yasses off (can you believe Chat GPT suggested that line).  We had a little mishap with our cameras so only the first 25 minutes of footage were rendered - but don't worry, you can still enjoy this episode as audio, and we'll definitely have Julia back on the pod in the future. Check out Julia's work and follow her online: https://fitfatandallthat.com/ @fitfatandallthat Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo

"Something strange is going on with Gen Z" - and no, it's not their questionable interest in the inflated pants known as barrel jeans. Gen Z is getting plastic surgery in record numbers according an article published on Unherd.com, which Morgan reviews and dissects in this episode of My Body, My Jokes. After giving a little recovery update, she dives into the article written by Kristina Murkett, and discusses her disagreements with her won Gen Z producer, Anissa. Morgan also unveils the very first joke she ever wrote - and its definitely as bad as you think it is. Follow Morgan on socials, check out her show dates and more: https://linktr.ee/morgangallocomedy Body Positive Gen Z Undergoes Record Cosmetic Surgeries Written by Kristina Murkett https://unherd.com/newsroom/body-positive-gen-z-undergoes-record-cosmetic-surgeries/

Being a dancer, entertainer and/or performer is hard enough in this world - but being a woman on top of it? Girl. You're in for a wild ride. Luckily this week we're joined by the proud female-forward owner of Denver's Hard Candy Dance Studio - Marquette Carrington! As a business owner, dancer, instructor and overall inspirational girls girl, Marquette stops by to chat all things dance, internalized misgoyny, and body image healing. She also schools us on the history of twerking, as well as shares her philosophy of honoring our bodies through movement. Morgan and Marquette also touch on their histories of disordered eating brought on by dance, as well as the double standard many burlesque and pole dancers face online. Check out Marquette and Hard Candy Dance Studio on Instagram: @marquette.carrington @hardcandydancestudio https://www.hardcandydancestudio.com/

What can we say about this one. Morgan reflects back on the online reaction to announcing her podcast, and the never ending shit storm of men sharing their irrelevant opinions about her body. She also learns of some new(ish) online drama surroundign two internet stars thanks to producer and Gen Z correspondent, Anissa. Morgan's "Thinspiration" journal also makes a comeback in this episode - giving us an inside look at the inner dialogue of a teenager stuck in the heroin chic era of 2012. Join our new Reddit page and share your thoughts - https://www.reddit.com/r/MyBodyMyJokes/

One of Denver's favorite comedians, Hannah Jones, joins Morgan this week to discuss the intricacies of body image on stage, as well as men's need to criticize anyone and everyone on the internet. Remember when there was a draft? Yea. Now all those potential soldiers are chugging Mountain Dew in their mom's basement, commenting on internet videos just to feel seen. But enough about those clowns - get down and dirty with Hannah and Morgan on this week's episode of My Body, My Jokes! Follow Hannah Jones: https://hannahjonescool.com/ @hannahjonescool

Have you ever been asked to "send n00ds" or "show bobs"? Unfortunately, Morgan has. Several times. That's why she created a series called What's In My DM's where she traverses the swamp of her message requests, and reads them for your entertainment. Lucky for you, the series has now become a staple of My Body, My Jokes! and in this episode, we hear from many a creep-o. Episode 3 also features a peek into Morgan's childhood through her "Thinspiration" journal (gross, right?) and how she's rewriting her past. So sit your beautiful butt down and kiki with us!

Oof, this one is a doozy. Comedian and sex symbol Jozalyn Sharp graces us with her presence to chat ED recovery, finding herself on stage and her journey to lose 100 lbs. She also dives into the depths of her comment section to unearth the gremlins who have the audacity to share their opinion on her appearance (it really is a universal experience for us funny gals). Watch Jozalyn's latest special, Five Ten Two Eighty, on YouTube and follow her on social at @jozalynsharp

Welcome to My Body, My Jokes! a podcast that tackles the absurdity of diet culture, self expression and everything in between through the lens of a comedian. In this first episode, Morgan talks candidly for the first time about her eating disorder diagnosis, her current recovery, and all the trauma dumping you'll be hearing in future episodes. She also made the mistake of asking her Instagram followers (who are 92% male at the moment), 'What's your favorite nickname for boobs?' So she rattles off the answers that were submitted while trying to maintain her composure. Men are so creative. Plus, News Nine posted a weirdly fear mongering visual story about instant ramen, and Morgan couldn't let it go (she mistakenly thought it was a 9News story - sorry, Kyle Clark). Get ready for all kinds of insanity every other week right here on My Body, My Jokes! News story found on https://www.news9live.com/