Good Bodies

This week Aleen is joined by Kara Lowentheil, Master Certified Confidence Coach and host of the UnF*ck Your Brain podcast, which helps women overcome self-critical thoughts that are undermining their confidence (and happiness). Kara is a former Women’s Rights Lawyer, who uses her law degree and cognitive-psychology based techniques to help women become stronger versions of themselves. The conversation kicks off with Kara sharing why she thinks many women are people pleasers (thanks society), what it actually means to unf*ck your brain and how to do it. We then dive into perfection: how women are on the hunt to find it, but why it's important for us to recognize that perfection is not reality and that “faking it till we make it” is not helping anyone. Get ready to have your eyes opened—Aleen has already started changing her daily thought processes after her convo with Kara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleen is rejoined by Ashley Fern (@disco_infern0), our in-house workout woman and the face behind @betchestravel. Aleen and Ashley dive into their Non-Scale Wins of the week. Aleen then reads a listener submitted Dear DST asking whether it’s considered going “backwards” in your intuitive eating journey if you want to make some changes to your diet to support your workout routine. Ashley then gives us an update on her new workout sneakers and Aleen drops some sneaker knowledge (she’s a former Footlocker employee, so she knows her shit). Ashley wraps up the ep with her latest workout report on Barry’s Bootcamp and shares how it compares to the other exercises classes she's mentioned on the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to have Vanessa Rissetto, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and co-founder of Culina Health, back on this week's pod. Vanessa joins us to talk about WTF diet culture actually is and what it’s not. Aleen and Vanessa kickoff the convo by discussing what Aleen has learned so far working with a dietician. They then discuss how nutrition will never be a *one-size fits all* (which is key to remember when scrolling social media) and Vanessa stresses how important that is when dealing with her clients. We then answer a lot of listener-submitted questions about the confusing and sometimes contradicting “facts” about nutrition, how to talk to kids about food or appearance comments, and why Doritos are Vanessa’s favorite food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Aleen is joined by Jordana Abraham, Betches co-founder and co-host of the U Up? podcast. They start things off by sharing some Non-Scale Wins, which include Aleen getting back into the kitchen and Jordana pushing herself out of her comfort zone (we love to see it). Then they read a listener’s NSW about putting yourself first and confronting those rude AF family members who make comments about your body. Next they read a listener submitted Dear DST, which is sponsored by Hulu’s new original series Life & Beth starring and executive produced by Amy Schumer. This week’s email is about how much time it takes to present yourself “professionally” as a woman and the difference in beauty standards for. women. Finally, we talk about learning how to present yourself in a professional yet comfortable way (shout-out to our gold hoops). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Aleen is joined by Liz Plosser, Editor-In-Chief at Women’s Health and author of her new book, “Own Your Morning.” Liz kicks off the episode by telling us about her 15+ year career in the wellness industry, before sharing the benefits of a good morning routine. Liz dives into why she wrote a book about mornings, exactly what her morning routine is (you’ll want to take notes), and how she’s been able to find happiness in waking up before the sun. Liz also shares her pro tips for making mornings a little less sucky. From prepping for your morning the night before to getting more fresh air at the start of your day (sunlight is nature’s espresso martini), Liz gives some great advice for everyone, even those who aren’t “morning people.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleen is rejoined by Nicole Pellegrino, Betches’ Director of TikTok and the face behind @betchesbrides. We kickoff by hearing Nicole’s NSW of the week, about making an overdue doctor’s appointment and Aleen’s NSW about finding the feng shui that she was missing in her life. Then, we read a listener NSW about forming harmful habits after watching too many “What I Ate In The Day” TikToks. Ever notice how all of those videos start with mirror selfies? Nicole and Aleen then talk about the possible harmful effects of this trend and others like it. We then dig into the Dear DST of the week, which is about learning how to stop comparing yourself to others (why is it so hard?!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Aleen is joined by Nickelodeon legend and author of his new book Happy People Are Annoying, Josh Peck! The episode kicks off with Aleen and Josh reminiscing on their childhoods and that time a few years ago when they were both on an influencer trip in Mexico together (!?). Josh then tells us about his book, which includes lessons that he learned from being the “chubby funny kid” (aka Josh Nichols on Drake & Josh) and how losing 100+ pounds is something that no one can seem to get over. Then, we chat about life lessons that Josh hopes to teach his son and how standing in his own way caused him to miss out on some career opportunities (like a part in one of the most iconic movies of all time). Finally, Josh and Aleen confess their favorite shows growing up. Everyone remembers Summer Sanders right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleen is rejoined by Jared Freid for this week’s Dear DST. Warning: you once again will be hungry after listening to this episode. We kickoff by talking about our pet peeves when going to restaurants with other people. Let's be real - who wants to share? Then, we hear Jared’s long-winded, but of course hilarious NSW and Aleen shares one about a form of exercise she was recently reunited with. We then read a listener NSW about curating your social media feed, so you aren’t targeted by annoying diet culture-y or overly hunger producing content. Finally, we read a listener submitted Dear DST about knowing when to confront your friends about their body issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re celebrating our 300th DST episode with Jared Freid, aka Betches fav stand-up comedian and the cohost of U Up? The episode kicks off with us reminiscing on how far we’ve come over the years. Then, Jared tells us a story about at v fancy dinner he had, he got in a fight with the "bread basket" (bread baskets > fancy crackers) and how one drink brought him down a food delivery rabbit hole. He then gives us updates on his wellness journey - shout-out to Jared’s wellness glam squad: @alixturoff_rd, @forzag and @gordonstylehouse__ . Finally, Aleen & Jared answer some listener questions and then Aleen's set the mood of the week. Fair warning: you will be hungry after listening to this ep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleen is joined by our in-house workout woman, Ashley Fern (also behind @betchestravel - go follow). To kick off the episode, Ashley and Aleen share their NSW - Ashley talks about how freeing taking a break from your Apple Watch can be, and Aleen gives us the details of her new at home workout product she's been loving. Then, they read a listener email about an eye opening workout experience and talk how important it is to not feel peer pressure from others in your workout classes. Ashley then gives her latest workout report, on a not-so-great experience she had at a studio and she also shares her *current* fav at-home workout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices