Good Bodies

On this week’s episode, Sami is joined by content creator, Alexis Barber. She starts off by giving us an update on her life: telling us all about her new job at YouTube and why she doesn’t count her calories. Then they talk about shifting your energy when you feel insecure, how to deal with the haters, and why Brazilian butt lifts have caught on. They also discuss the pressures of social media, morning routines that help with anxiety, and how Alexis is doing post F-Factor. Lastly, they talk about Alexis’ 3-step process of how she pushes herself when she feels like shit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Dear DST Sami is joined by HOUSEWORK founder and SoulCycle Master Instructor, Sydney Miller. They start off by sharing some NSW's of their own, including Sydney’s win about starting to workout again after taking 3 weeks off to freeze her eggs, and Sami’s win about starting to use a Gua Sha Stone. Then they read a listener NSW all about not labeling foods as “good” and “bad” anymore. Finally, they read a Dear DST about how to get out of a rut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Sami is joined by Cameron Rogers a.k.a. FreckledFoodie. They discuss comparing yourself to people on social media, postpartum anxiety and depression, and being a recovering perfectionist. They also unpack prioritizing your mental health, taking medication, and the constant doubt of being a mother. Then they discuss feeling like you don’t know who you are anymore, asking for help, and how to support a friend going through a hard time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami is joined by Cameron Rogers a.k.a. Freckled Foodie. They start off by reading a listener Non-Scale Win all about quitting the obsession with closing the rings on her Apple Watch. Then Cameron shares her NSWs about finding the workout that makes her body feel best. Finally, they read a Dear DST about how to handle toxic diet talk in the work place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Sami is joined by wellness expert, Chinae Alexander. They discuss the wellness industry, what it means to be part of it, and why being healthy doesn’t mean working off your brunch. Then they discuss how to channel your inner body confidence, why being at lowest weight doesn’t mean you’re happy, and why you should keep the parts of wellness that make you feel good and leave the parts that don’t. They also discuss being a global ambassador for Adidas, why it’s important to create boundaries around your body, and why you should buy clothes that fit your body. Finally, they discuss why you should share when you feel scared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Dear DST, Sami is joined by content creator, Alexis Barber. They start off by reading a listener NSW about being in recovery from an eating disorder and eating a donut without guilt. Then they share their NSWs: Alexis has started being honest with her parter about when she feels full, and Sami had an extremely active weekend. Finally, they read a Dear DST about struggling with an autoimmune disease, losing a lot of weight, being scared of gaining it back, and how to handle getting comments about your weight loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sami is joined by our fave comedian and co-host of the Betches’ podcast, U Up?, Jared Freid. They start off by talking about the difference between eating during quarantine vs. out of quarantine, eating in airport lounges, and what being satiated means to Jared. Then they give everyone an update on Jared’s life, his workout plan, and how working with a nutritionist has changed his eating habits. They also talk about the creative dips section at Trader Joe’s, choosing the pretzels over the crudités, entering snack land, and having your parents comment on what you’re eating. Then they discuss the difference between eating while in a relationship vs. eating while single and lastly, Jared answers some rapid fire questions that you all submitted about dating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleen and Sami start things off by sharing some Non-Scale Wins of their own: Aleen is finally taking maternity leave, and Sami is excited Amanda Knox followed her on Twitter. Then they read a listener NSW about shopping for wedding dresses and not succumbing to the pressures to want to fit into a smaller dress. Finally, they read a Dear DST about how to deal with feeling self-conscious in your body on vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Sami and Aleen are joined by a very special guest, the creator of the Apple TV+ series, Physical, Annie Weisman. They discuss how female bodies were portrayed in the 70’s and 80’s, wanting to show what it’s truly like inside the head of someone who’s struggling with an eating disorder, and the symptoms of eating disorders. They also discuss the criticism behind creating a show like this, the vulnerability and embarrassment behind telling the truth to secrets you’ve been keeping for so long, and what’s at stake with revealing who you really are. Lastly, they discuss Annie’s intention behind creating a show like this and how diet culture has changed since the 80’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleen and Sami start things off with some Non-Scale Wins, including one from Sami about her truly enjoying her Peloton and not even paying attention to how many calories she’s burned, and another from Aleen about finally moving into her new home. Then they read a listener NSW about traveling to Europe for the first time and letting herself enjoy all the pasta without the guilt. Lastly, they read a Dear DST about how to handle getting weighed at the doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices