Good Bodies

Latest Episodes:

Help! My Boyfriend Doesn’t Give A Shit About His Health! Feb 29, 2024

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren channel Dear Abby as they respond to TWO listener submitted questions. First, we hear from someone who is concerned about her boyfriend’s health and wellness habits. When guys joke about not caring if they live a long time.. are they actually joking? Then, they debut a new segment called “Fat Chats” which will be an occasional off-shoot of Dear DST and a call-back to our “Plus Lauren” segments. In this inaugural Fat Chats, we hear from a plus size listener who is having a hard time getting the courage to shop for an outfit for an upcoming formal affair. For all the above, Emily and Lauren offer up both empathy and carefully crafted advice.

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Bonus Episode! A National Case Of Body Dysmorphia Ft. Emmeline Clein Feb 27, 2024

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We are excited to bring this Back For Seconds episode to the main feed! Sami interviews journalist - and former Betches intern - Emmeline Clein about her book Dead Weight, which traces the cultural and medical history surrounding eating disorders. Emmeline shares her personal experience with anorexia and shines a light on how the medical community has historically dealt with eating disorder treatment poorly. Sami and Emmeline ruminate on how eating disorders have been glamorized in the media as a “rich girl” thing, and the two have a stimulating conversation about Wellbutrin’s marketing as the “happy horny skinny” pill.

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Slow Dancing In A Messy Room Feb 25, 2024

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren recap a recent press dinner they attended hosted by Katie Couric and Equip which is a virtual, evidence based eating disorder treatment clinic. Emily updates us with her health and wellness goals and Lauren’s inner therapist comes alive. Then, the two try out yet another new segment (yay!) called Self Care Share where Lauren may or may not talk a little too much about John Mayer and Emily reveals a lovely cleaning hack.

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Is It A Cultural Difference Or Are They Just Being Fatphobic? Feb 22, 2024

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren have a detailed discussion about the ways different cultures talk about body size and the miscommunications that can happen as a result. Is calling someone “gordita” or “piggie” cute, rude or just a cultural difference? Emily references an anecdote from “90 Day Fiance” and Lauren recalls some comical misunderstandings from when she studied abroad in Spain. Then, the two respond to a Dear DST from an American listener who is working abroad in London and having some struggles around a coworker making comments about her body. Is this another cultural difference or is her coworker just being generally offensive?

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One Person’s Trash Is Another Person’s Skincare Routine Feb 18, 2024

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren discuss their very different Super Bowl Sundays and of course the hierarchy of dips. This leads into a chat about “diety” foods that they both still enjoy even though they don’t diet anymore. Then, Lauren shares her general health, wellness and self care goals so we can follow along with her journey as the new co-host. Some goals are definitely more attainable than others but spoiler, none are weight-loss related. Finally, the two introduce a new segment called “I’d Try It. I Don’t Buy It” where they review the latest health and wellness/ beauty trends. Would you put snail mucus on your face?? Tune in to hear Emily and Lauren’s thoughts on this and more.

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Why Is Jessica Biel Eating In The Shower? Feb 15, 2024

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren share their feelings about Jessica Biel’s habit of eating in the shower. Is there ever a reason to do this? Then, they answer a Dear DST from a listener who is wondering if it’s an issue that she’s not cleaning her plate with every meal which leads into an interesting conversation about food messaging beyond just diet culture. What happens when two different types of eaters fall in love?

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Is Galentine’s Day Cringe Now? Feb 11, 2024

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren kick it off by talking about the most recent plus size shopping video of Lauren’s which went mega viral and fun fact, she’s huge in Cleveland! Then, they test out a new segment called food-pinions where Emily shares her theory that Red Vines are in fact inferior to Twizzlers which leads into a discussion about Valentine’s Day themed candy. Have you seen the situationship hearts?? Who are those actually for? Finally, they discuss the pressures around Valentine’s and even Galentine's Day and close with some classic DST Wins.

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Thank You For The Rememories Feb 08, 2024

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, we bid a bittersweet farewell to our very own Remy Kassimir on her final episode. Emily starts out by sharing her favorite shared moment about when they took a trapeze class together and then we read your listener submitted love notes. Remy closes us out by sharing her favorite moment which was the positive response people had after she announced she quit smoking weed. We will miss you, Remy!

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Nutritionist Nightmare Tales Ft. Lauren Hope Krass Feb 04, 2024

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Remy and Emily start off by announcing comedian and DST content manager, Lauren Hope Krass as the new co-host of the podcast. Hooray! The three chat about the recent plus-size themed content that has been featured on the DST instagram as well as the discourse around it. Why are the comments mostly nice when it comes to plus size clothing but deeply confusing on videos about fat acceptance? Then, Lauren shares all about the last diet she ever did which involves some hilariously bad pieces of advice her “nutrition therapist” at the time gave to her. To close, they chat about the bizarre ways stress can physically manifest.

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On Wednesdays We Wear Pink.. If We Can Find It In Our Size Feb 01, 2024

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Remy and Emily start off with a Scoop Du Jour about Remy’s healing experience watching the new Mean Girls movie and how the needle has moved in the direction of body inclusivity since the original 2004 version. Then, our content manager Lauren chimes in about fashion brand Aerie's misguided campaign, “Sexy is an energy; not a body type.” She points out the hypocrisy of using inclusive language while still excluding anyone over a size XXL, and finally they have a discussion about the famously exclusive fashion brand Brandy Mellville. Spoiler, Lauren’s mind is blown.

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