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We are two women who are passionate about body positivity and empowering people. This podcast is an opportunity start the conversation about being fierce. Self Esteem, Image, pressures, fashion, love, sex, feminism and more. Follow us on instagram: @yesalsoand @curvykimchi and @grrshubz E-ma…

Tresla and Guru Shabd


    • Feb 26, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 91 EPISODES
    • 7 SEASONS

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    Ep 708: Fatphobia, Shame, Disability & Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 55:48


    Why do people make fun of me being fat? What is ableism? Why do I feel bad about being fat? I am fat and disabled why are doctors so focused on my weight? Why can't I get help for my disability? Why is it hard to ask for help? Why is there limited resources to support my disability? Why is accessibility so limited in the world? What is the morality of health? Why do I want to be skinny so bad? How do I find a supportive gym? Is my gym judging me? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. I am fat and feel like I have to shrink in order to be allowed to exist. All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com Insta: @yesandbodypolitics.com TikTok: yesandbodypolitics Email: yesandbodypolitic@gmail.com

    Ep 707: Fatphobia in Reproductive Healthcare & Pediatrics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 43:48


    Does being fat make it hard to get pregnant? Does obesity affect fertility? Do hormones impact weight? What science do we actually know about being fat and conception? I want to have a baby and my doctor won't stop telling me to lose weight, why does this happen? Is my infertility all my fault? Does morning after pill/plan b work on fat people? Why doesn't my doctor have more answers about my period? Is it ok for my doctor to put my child on a diet? What age do we worry about my child's weight? Why don't we know more about women's reproduction? Why didn't my doctor catch my endometriosis? How painful is a period? Why isn't there more research about female bodies? Is the male body same as the female body? Does a male body react the same as a female body? Why do females have to fight so hard for care? Why does my doctor judge what food I feed my children? How can I have a healthy relationship with food if my doctor keeps bringing up my weight? How do I advocate for myself at my doctors? Why do people hold on to their prejudiced beliefs and not actual researched science? Why is there a limited amount of woman's healthcare science? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before.   All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com Insta: @yesandbodypolitics.com TikTok: yesandbodypolitics Email: yesandbodypolitic@gmail.com

    Ep 706: Fatphobia & Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 61:43


    Is my therapist mad at me for being fat? Why does my therapist want to know my BMI? Does being fat affect how people treat me? Does being fat make me mentally ill? Is my therapist prejudiced against fat people? Should my therapist give me diet and exercise tips? Why do I feel so guilty after seeing my therapist? Is my therapist judging my obesity? Is it worth taking a psychiatric medicine if it makes me fat? I am a mental health clinician, how can I help my patients who are fat? I am a therapist how can I support my clients in dismantling oppressive systems? How can a therapist help me be confident in my fat body? How can I find a therapist who isn't fat phobic? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com Insta: @yesandbodypolitics.com TikTok: yesandbodypolitics Email: yesandbodypolitic@gmail.com

    Ep 705: Fatphobia in Medical language, insurance, and clinician communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 41:45


    Why does my doctor say I am obese? Does being obese mean I am not healthy? What does obese mean? Is obese a medical term? Is obesity science? Is obesity a disease? Why do I feel shame around the word obese? Do I need an advocate at my doctors appointment? Why does my doctor treat being obese like a death sentence? How do I get my doctor to believe me and do something besides focus on my weight? I am fat, why can't I get help from my doctor? Why do I feel so bad when I go to the doctor? Why does the doctor make me feel guilty? Why does my medical paperwork and doctors notes make me feel stressed? Why do doctors need to know our weight? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com Insta: @yesandbodypolitics.com TikTok: yesandbodypolitics Email: yesandbodypolitic@gmail.com    

    Ep 704: Fatphobia, Weight Loss As A Cure All

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 58:36


    Will losing weight make me healthy? Is my doctor practicing outdated science? Is my doctor hurting me? Does the BMI tell me if I am healthy? Why does my doctor want to put me on ozempic/semiglutide to lose weight? Is there a cure for being fat? Do fat people need to be cured? Why does my doctor only look at my weight and not my health? Why doesn't my doctor believe me? What does the latest research say about obesity and health? Why do doctors focus on weight? Why is it so hard to get insurance to cover ozempic?   Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com Insta: @yesandbodypolitics.com TikTok: yesandbodypolitics Email: yesandbodypolitic@gmail.com 

    Ep 703: Fatphobia, systemic racism, patriarchy, cultural stigma and norms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 49:54


    Is fatphobia racist? Is fatphobia prejudice? Is the medical system practicing racism by vilifying obesity? Do people of color get worse medical care? Is my doctor actually helping me? How can I tell if my doctor is biased? Is BMI meant for women? What are the racist origins of fatphobia? Are doctors and clinicians participating in harming and marginalizing people seeking help? What are concrete steps to dismantling systems of oppression?Do doctor's and clinician's ethical oaths include anti-racism? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com Insta: @yesandbodypolitics.com TikTok: yesandbodypolitics Email: yesandbodypolitic@gmail.com 

    Ep 702: Fatphobia, The Obesity Crisis, & The Medias Portrayal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 60:17


    Is there an obesity crisis? Is TV and social media fatphobic? Is public health information wrong about being fat? Did the war on obesity work? Why was there a war on obesity? Why do people hate fat people? Does social media and tv still represent old problematic beliefs that aren't actual science? Why should we be careful trusting fatphobic public figures? Why should obesity be a social justice issue? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com Insta: @yesandbodypolitics.com TikTok: yesandbodypolitics Email: yesandbodypolitic@gmail.com 

    Ep 701: Fatphobia How Doctors & Clinicians Can Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 54:39


    What is fatphobia? Why does fatphobia matter? Why is fatphobia so prevalent? What can doctors and clinicians do about it? Is the BMI real? Is the BMI even science? What are concrete solutions and steps that could help improve the medical system and our relationships with Doctors and Clinicians? Guru Shabd, LMFT and Tresla, Advocate and Public Speaker get into this with collected peer reviewed journal research and even more passion than before. All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com Insta: @yesandbodypolitics.com TikTok: yesandbodypolitics Email: yesandbodypolitic@gmail.com    

    Ep 700: The Prequel, A Different Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 2:23


    New Season, Serious Vibes, Same Passion Join our heavily researched series Fatphobia in the Medical industry All cited sources found at yesandbodypolitics.com

    Ep 614: Know When to Take a Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 52:32


    This week we talk about self compassion. When is it important to recognize our limits and prioritize certain needs. It can be hard, but changing the world, building a business, or being your best self is a long process. You need to make sure you can handle the marathon, not just the sprint. You deserve rest and respite. You deserve to celebrate even the smallest of victories. We will see you in season 7. We love you! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 613: Why Are Doctors Fat Phobic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 60:24


    How do you feel when you think about doctors visits? Are you filled with dread, excitement, anxiety? Join us as Guru Shabd talks about her recent experience, and how we can take care of ourselves and our bodies even when “authorities” are telling us the opposite.  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 612: I Feel Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 59:58


    This week we get VULNERABLE! How do we deal with feeling ugly and unattractive, when despite our best intentions, it feels impossible? Join us as we practice being gentle with ourselves and each other, and try to navigate difficult feelings we often leave unsaid. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 611: AITA Others Shitty Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 69:34


    AITA Body positive edition continues with uncovering how other peoples beliefs, comments and attitudes can change and form our opinions about ourselves. Join us as we talk about and ask: Ways family, friends and even strangers can add to the self loathing that hurts us and what if we didn't have to internalize other peoples issues, and we just got to be our authentic self? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)  

    Ep 610: AITA Hurt People Hurt Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 59:37


    Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we talk about how people who are hurting hurt people. What happens when we have internalized our trauma and never work on it? Join us as we review some doozies, and thank a 17 year old for being incredible BOPO advocate! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 609: AITA Fat Fashion & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 51:55


    It's 2022 Baby!!! Tresla & Guru Shabd are back (and so is our friend Mercury Retrograde)! AITA body positive edition continues as we talk about pandemic doldrums, shopping, sizing autonomy, plus size small businesses, and fast fashion. Who knows your body and victories better than you?   Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics, @curvykimchi, @grrshubz

    Ep 608: Body Shaming and The Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 77:17


    We are pausing ATA and we're talking about the fall and winter holidays, (all of them). We talk about the things that are challenging or triggering, like having family comment on our bodies and food, or the overwhelming weight loss messaging we expect with the New Year. Join us as we discuss how can you protect yourself, remember your worth and advocate for what you need when your family is less than on board with your choices. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics, @curvykimchi, @grrshubz

    Ep 607: AITA Eating Disorders & Toxic Traits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 60:47


    Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we talk about toxic behavior during the holiday season. How do you feel about Bill Maher encouraging fat shaming? Do you know toxic relationship trait red flags? Join us as we talk about ARFID, and how people can be cruel around food needs they just don't understand. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics, Tresla (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd (@grrshubz) Resources: AITA, Bill Maher, Red Flags

    Ep 606: AITA Dating A Fat Girl (Ft: @MandaPaints)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 62:45


    Am I the asshole body positive edition continues with our special guest Amanda Lee. Join us as we talk about self respect, our need to defend our fat to strangers, the culture of fat phobia, and navigate dating, health and living in joy.   Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz), Amanda Lee (@mandapaints)

    Ep 605: AITA Fat Shamed in a Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 58:53


    Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we talk a lot about terrible relationships, manipulative situationships, unhealthy marriages and mean siblings. Join us as we remind ourselves of our worth and making sure we are being treasured and cared for as we deserve! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 604: AITA Do I Need To Tell People I'm Fat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 58:19


    Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we navigate self image and how we allow others to dictate our worth. Why do we have to keep proving our worth and choices? Join us as we discuss dating expectations, weight loss challenges, and fat phobic triggering bullies in the work place. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 603: AITA It's Cute When you Can Mind Your Own Body Autonomy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 63:29


    Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we explore why it's important for idiots to keep their opinions to themselves when they can't respect body autonomy. What do you do when someone who is on a body changing journey turns into a projecting hateful activist for weight loss and begins to proselytize? Join us as we have so many feelings and share some responses to disrespectful behavior. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 602: AITA Am I Fat Phobic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 61:43


    Am I the asshole, body positive edition with opinions flying with extra special noises that must be interpreted! Join us as we venture the opinions on Reddit and find out how strangers deal with fat phobia, bad dates, and communication. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 601: Vaxxed, Fat, & Mad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 58:49


    Let's talk about Rebel Wilsons inherent fatphobic comments after weight loss and why it's bad to exploit your fanbase on your way to social climbing. Why do people who lose weight turn into bullies instead of minding their business? Why can't people adore people like they adore and encourage fat bear week? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    EP 515: Why Should I Advocate for Myself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 73:29


    Why is asking for what I need so hard? Can I be ok with making people mad?  Is it better to be agreeable and stifled, or disagreeable and free? Join us as we talk about the risks, vulnerability, and challenges required to live according to your own sense of agency. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    EP 514: Am I Bad at Dating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 67:58


    Am I bad at dating? Am I just doing it wrong? What is my bare minimum? Are others opinions affecting my judgement? Join us as we talk about dating, lessons learned, and how to make choices that are right for you in the dating in the deep end of the pool. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 513: What is the Weight Limit? NSFW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 67:14


    Are you afraid to take up space, specifically the space ON TOP OF another person? Join us as we talk about sitting on laps and why we think we aren't allowed. Do women have to be smaller and daintier than our partners? Why do we even want to? Who says we can't sit where we want (consensually of course)?  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Ep 512: What Am I So Afraid of?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 63:48


    What have your fears kept you from doing? Join us as we discuss whether our fear keeps us safe or keep us away from really cool things. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Episode 511: Fat in a Swimsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 68:02


    Why does wearing a swimsuit scare you? Why are swimsuits so physically, emotionally, and financially challenging? Join us as we talk about our journeys through buying swimwear and why you shouldn't hide your body. Your body deserves to be comfortable and feel pretty at the beach! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Episode 511: Is Chivalry Dead?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 65:57


    F*ck the patriarchy, but what about chivalry and etiquette? Is that part of the patriarchy? Join us as we discuss chivalry, etiquette, and expectations on our behavior based on our presentation, gender and upbringing. Are we interested in behaving as we “should” and when are these expectations oppressive or problematic?  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Episode 510: Why do I Ignore Relationship Red Flags?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 60:08


    The struggle to stay 'you' as an independent being while trying to navigate compromise is difficult.  Do you ignore your needs or instincts in the interest of keeping a relationship going?  Are second guessing your own thoughts and feelings? Join us as we talk about relationship red flags, pursuing someone whose boundaries don't match, talk about lessons learned, and cheer you on to pursue happier and healthier relationships! Follow us: @yesandbodypolitics @curvykimchi @grrshubz

    Episode 509: What is Self Confidence and Self Esteem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 60:26


    Guru had the mind blowing realization that she made self confidence and self esteem synonyms! *Gasp* does anyone else do that? How many of our feelings and recognition of self are we lumping together as the same thing?! Join us as we get weird and vulnerable while trying to support each others personal growth and journey and challenge you to find out if something is missing for you on the way to happiness. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Episode 508: How to Deal with Anger

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 65:39


    Do you struggle with how to be angry? Today let's have a conversation about anger. Join us as we discuss, why some people see anger as negative and scary and something that should be avoided. Tresla & Guru Shabd discuss how we’ve approached our anger and the ways we are learning to trust and embrace it as something that could help us get to know ourselves. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYuuREpVzt8 Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)  

    Episode 507: Happy Birthday Yes& BOPO!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 60:59


    It's Yes& Body Politics Birthday and oh the adventures Guru Shabd & Tresla have had! Join us as we discuss how we have grown, learned, and stepped out of our comfort zones over the past three years. Take a walk down memory lane as we remember the barriers, victories, look at how we have changed, and how the podcast and our dreams have grown.  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    Episode 506: Why do I hate Exercise?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 58:00


    We've been focusing on getting strong which means we are met with our worst negative self talk, and Marvin is not having it. This week we talk to Marvin, who has been teaching, coaching and reading us for filth. Join us as we discuss the experience of being in our bodies, and using movement as celebration for our personal goals to be strong bad ass ladies!  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz) Special Guest:Marvin Thornton @movemarv

    Episode 504: No Bad Shapes Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 61:49


    Are we missing out on some beautiful shapes because we (and society) has decided that shape is incorrect? Are there shapes on our body that we hide or dislike?  Join us as we take those steps to challenge ourselves to be more than the judgmental notions we've attached to our daily lives.  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa, LMFT  (@grrshubz)

    Episode 504: Managing Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 64:08


    This month we pushed ourselves out of our boxes and became a whole production company! Was it worth it? If you do something that’s difficult what will you discover about yourself? Join us as we talk about how we negotiate boundaries and needs, manage challenges in order to achieve something really really cool. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Episode 503: Challenging Fear & Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 68:52


    How are you handling the fear of the world opening up and the fear associated with racism and living in this country right now? Are you ready to be seen after surviving over a year in the pandemic? Join us as we talk about how we challenge our fears, and give insight into goals we have set to crawl out of our comfort zones. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz Questions we ask at the end: https://shop.theskindeep.com

    Episode 502: Inspire Vs Empower

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 58:07


    This week we have been interviewing incredible women about concern trolling and social media. Join us as we talk about advocacy, the medical industry and fat phobia, and how we are looking at navigating the world post lockdown. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Ep 501: Life, Right?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 63:25


    It’s catch up time and we're back with a new season! Join us a we discuss what have we been up to you and how are we dealing with the world, then ask each other some hilarious questions!  Card questions can be found at: https://shop.theskindeep.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz  

    Ep 414: Maybe it's Retrograde

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 65:37


    Season 4 Finale! Mercury retrograde, communication, and lessons we have learned. Join us as we talk about cycles, personality profiles, and how we are always working to better ourselves. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Ep 413: Opinion Buffet

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 67:42


    Let's talk about a lot of different things, the Covid Vaccine, the BLM movement, racism, the lack of acknowledgment in media about current events, and communication with blood family vs found family. Join us as we get down and dirty with a smorgasbord opinion buffet of ideas!  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Ep 412: Medical System Trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 72:52


    What happens when you're sick and the person who is supposed to help you doesn't believe you or worse, ridicules you to your face?  This situation happens regularly to people in larger bodies.  Join us as we discuss our experiences with this, and ways to take care of ourselves despite the challenges of our terrible medical system. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Ep 411: Confidence!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 63:01


    Confidence!  What does it mean?  How does one build confidence and how does it change over time?  Join us as we talk about our journeys to the people we are now. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Ep 410: Hey Jealousy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 58:12


    What makes us jealous, and does that make us bad people? How can we defeat the green eyed monster, or should we at all? join us as we ask ourselves, "Is our jealousy trying to tell us something?" Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Ep 409: Sexiness & Hypocrisy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 63:35


    CW: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THIS EPISODE  Why is there such a double standard for men and women’s sexuality? How are we supposed to balance being the right kind of sexy, but only on society’s terms, and how come woman get in trouble for their sexiness so much more than men? Why does showing a woman's nipple get your arrested or in social media jail? Join us as we talk about sexuality, agency, and consent! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Episode 408: Racism NSFW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 80:53


    It’s already been a rough year and it’s only been a week! Our country is struggling under the shadow of white supremacy and racism. It’s a problem that we cannot hope to address until everyone acknowledges it’s existence and works to counteract it. Join us as we have an emotional and heart felt discussion about race, racism, and how it effects all of us.  Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Episode 407: Before & After

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 57:18


    Is comparison really helpful? What about your before and after photos and videos? Does seeing this make you feel bad? Is it always harmful? Can we decide to live and celebrate who we are without punishing who we used to be? Join us as we discuss comparison, self acceptance, and body neutrality. Feel free to email your responses to yesandbodypolitics@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Episode 406: New Years Disillusion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 54:52


    What is your relationship with New Years resolutions, goal setting, and making intentions? Do you think they help or hurt you more. Is someone profiting from your resolution (a gym, a diet company, a clothing company?) We invite you to do something different this year, if resolutions aren’t working for you. Feel free to email your responses to yesandbodypolitics@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Episode 405: Social Media Trolls

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 58:25


    Concern trolling & social media, what is it, why does it keep happening, and what can you do about it? We discuss why people feel entitled to tell others what is and is not ok for their bodies. What would you do if you didn’t have to worry about someone having an unwelcome and hurtful opinion? Let's discuss and as always feel free to email your responses to yesandbodypolitics@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

    Episode 404: HairOsphere & All The Hair

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 61:26


    Welcome to the hairOsphere! Let's talk about all the hair! Why is it so important to maintain certain standards or styles, and why does it feel so bad to be different? Why do we experience fat shaming or pressure  to have certain body hair or hair style? Have you been told you can't have a style  or feel like you can’t pull off something because you’re fat? Let's talk. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz

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    Episode 403: Diet Culture & Bad Doctors

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 70:05


    Do you know what diet culture is and how it affects you? Can we even agree on it? How do we know when to stand up for yourself? We get personal talking about diet culture, disordered eating, and medical trauma especially when you're fat.    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics  Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa

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