

Casey Johnston
Writer, editor, and author writing about tech, health and science. Writes a newsletter called She's a Beast and has a book coming out called A Physical Education.
Top 5 podcasts with Casey Johnston
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Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 24min
The Slate Truck is a whole new kind of car
Tim Stevens, a freelance tech and auto writer, discusses the Slate Truck—a minimalist electric vehicle that challenges traditional truck designs with its almost featureless approach. Casey Johnston, a tech and health writer, shares her personal journey of managing screen time, offering practical tips to reduce smartphone distraction. They both explore the balance between technology and life, revealing insights into embracing simplicity and intentionality in our device usage. Plus, they tackle a surprising listener question about Windows laptops!

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Jun 27, 2025 • 26min
Swole Girl Summer
Constance Grady, a senior correspondent at Vox specializing in culture and gender, joins writer and strength training advocate Casey Johnston for a lively discussion. They explore the rapid rise of women in weightlifting, challenging conventional ideas of strength and fitness. The conversation highlights the cultural shift towards body positivity and the empowerment found in strength training. They also share personal journeys that redefine relationships with exercise, emphasizing joy and self-acceptance in the pursuit of fitness.

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Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 4min
The Life Changing Power of Lifting (feat. Casey Johnston)
In this chat with Casey Johnston, an independent journalist and founder of She's a Beast, they explore the transformative journey of weightlifting and its benefits beyond physical strength. Casey discusses her memoir, sharing how she escaped diet culture and embraced lifting. They delve into the intersections of fitness, technology, and mental health, emphasizing the importance of accessible weight training for all. With insights on authenticity in fitness journalism, they advocate for genuine connections in the community and the power of weightlifting to foster personal growth.

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May 29, 2025 • 55min
The Case for a Digital Detox w/ Casey Johnston
Casey Johnston, the creator of the She’s A Beast newsletter and author of A Physical Education, shares her journey of embracing a digital detox. She discusses reducing social media use and her experience with a DIY dumbphone, emphasizing the impact of constant connectivity on mental health. Casey highlights the shift from traditional body image aesthetics to self-acceptance and the importance of real-world connections over online interactions. The conversation touches on evolving narratives in fitness and tech, fostering authenticity in a digitally-driven world.

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Aug 19, 2025 • 55min
The Internet Taught Me to Diet, Then Saved Me With Weightlifting
Casey Johnston, author of 'Physical Education' and writer of the Substack newsletter, She's a Beast, shares her inspiring journey from restrictive dieting to the empowering world of weightlifting. She discusses her childhood struggles with body image and societal expectations, and how discovering weightlifting transformed her emotional and physical well-being. Johnston highlights the importance of self-acceptance, the joy of community support, and redefined perceptions of fitness, challenging the constraints of diet culture with a newfound appreciation for strength.