Good Bodies

It’s giving…Inception. Dream decoder and science of consciousness expert, Theresa Cheung, talks with Remy and Emily about all things ~dreams~. From lucid dreaming to recurring dreams to interpreting what dreams mean, Theresa breaks it down. Theresa talks about her background and specializations, and shares some famous dream decoding stories. Did you know Google was started from a *literal* dream? Remy and Emily ask Theresa about their personal experiences with dreams, and Theresa decodes some listener-submitted ones. They unpack how dreams are tied into manifesting, meditation, and the overall benefits of tuning into your subconscious (along with tips on how to decode them).Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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