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Good Bodies

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Jul 4, 2021 • 48min

Why Are We So Obsessed With Aging?

On this week’s episode Sami and Aleen, start off by sharing their July 4th plans as well as why Sami is currently stuck in Lake Tahoe at Jordana’s Bachelorette Party. Then, they get into this week’s topic, which is aging. They discuss their thoughts on botox, fillers, and anti-gaining measures as well as the double standard that exists for women when it comes to aging. They also share the older celebs they look up to, the hardcore body standards for older celebes, and their thoughts on plastic surgery. Lastly, they discuss the biggest difference between how they felt in their 20s and their 30s, why Sami is so over tanning, and dermatologists they actually trust on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 1, 2021 • 37min

Ignoring Body Comments, Snacking After Dinner, And Meal Prep Wins

This Thursday’s episode, brought to you by Heineken 0.0, is filled with a handful of Non-Scale Wins. Aleen Starts off by sharing how someone commented on her changing face and in the past that would have affected her, but this time she took a moment to process the comment and didn’t let it get to her. Sami shares two wins: She was a bit worried about going on Jordana’s bachelorette party in her new body, but she didn’t let those thoughts takeover her trip. Secondly, Sami shares how some food is not making her as excited as it used to because she’s paying more attention to taste and what she actually does and doesn’t like. Then, they read a few listener NSWs about wanting to meal prep for years and then finally starting to do it, wearing shorts in public, eating pasta, and starting new types of workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 27, 2021 • 57min

How The F Do We Function With Social Anxiety?

This week, Sami and Aleen talk about social anxiety. They discuss how to be authentically yourself with social anxiety, the difference between being an introvert and extrovert, and how to stop overthinking every social interaction. Then, they discuss strategies to combat social anxiety, what to do if you’re at a party and you feel like you have nothing to talk to someone about, and exposure therapy. They also unpack how to deal with body anxiety as well as anxiety about taking pictures, and how to drink responsibly with social anxiety. Lastly, they discuss why no one is thinking about you as much as you’re thinking about yourself, why you should try wearing your favorite outfit to feel more confident, and how to leave a conversation you don’t want to be apart of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 24, 2021 • 38min

What To Do If You Gained Weight & Your Clothes Don’t Fit

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen start off by sharing a Listener Non-Scale Win: a woman writes in that she was feeling anxious because she felt like she hadn’t accomplished enough before turning 30, but then she realized that was only according to what society has told her, so she created her own list of all the things she’s actually already proudly accomplished. Then, Sami shares a NSW of her own: she was a bit annoyed at her husband and instead of keeping her frustrated thoughts to herself she communicated them to him, which made them both feel better. Aleen shares her NSW about buying new maternity clothes that she actually likes, which made her feel more confident going into the summer. Lastly, they read a Dear DST about how to deal with gaining weight during the pandemic and starting to have negative thoughts about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 20, 2021 • 58min

Do You Worry Your Partner Will Reject You Because Of Your Appearance? Ft. Jordana Abraham

This week, Sami and Aleen have on a very special guest, the third Betch if you will, Jordana Abraham. They discuss dating anxiety, gaining weight while being in a new relationship, and wanting a man to compliment your body. Next, they unpack how to be vulnerable, talk to your partner about your insecurities, and how to deal with the fear that a romantic partner might reject you because of your body. Lastly, they discuss why might you intuitively date like you might intuitively eat, how to find what works for you when you date, and why Jordana doesn’t believe in “the one.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 17, 2021 • 31min

How To Deal With Days Where You Don’t Feel Up To Loving Yourself

On this week’s Thursday episode, Sami starts off with a non-scale win about genuinely loving her Peloton. Then, Aleen shares her NSW: after having a terrible body image day, that was triggered by seeing a picture of herself, she took the small steps necessary to get out of bed and turn around her mood. Next, they read a listener non-scale win about realizing they were making themselves wait to eat because they felt like they needed to earn their food and then realizing how ridiculous that behavior was. Lastly, they read a Dear DST about feeling like they can’t afford to be an intuitive eater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 13, 2021 • 53min

Is It Normal To Lose Friends As We Get Older?

This week, Sami and Aleen discuss friendship. They start by unpacking what it’s like for them to be both BFFs as well as business partners for over a decade. Then, they explore how friendships change over time, how being in different life stages effects your friendships, and what it means to truly be friends for life. They discuss how to make friends as an adult, knowing when to let go of a surface level friend, and what’s the best way to end a friendship. Next, they explore how to make friends while having social anxiety, why we all just need 1-2 close friends, and why the biggest shift in friendships is when a significant other comes into the mix. Lastly, they discuss how to be supportive and not jealous of friends in different life stages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 10, 2021 • 44min

How Do I Know If I Should Drink Less Alcohol Ft. Holly Whitaker

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen are joined by author of the book “Quit Like A Woman” and founder of Tempest, an organization that helps individuals live an alcohol free life, Holly Whitaker. They begin by discussing what it’s like to start drinking at a young age and then decide to quit alcohol in your 30s. Next, they explore what it’s like to use alcohol to fit in, find romantic connections, and what it means to have a comfortable relationship with alcohol. Holly shares her path to understanding that alcohol isn’t for her and explains how she used to work under the impression that you needed to make alcohol work for you. Then, they discuss being informed about what alcohol does to us and what it means to quit like a woman. Lastly, they read a Dear DST about starting to drink more during quarantine and how to proceed into post-quarantine life with or without alcohol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 6, 2021 • 50min

Is Smoking Weed Often Self-Care Or Toxic Behavior?

This week, Sami and Aleen unpack their relationship with weed. Sami discusses starting to smoke more during the pandemic, realizing she might be using weed as a coping mechanism, and trying to cut back from smoking. She also shares conversations she’s been having with her therapist about how weed makes her feel and what would enter her life if she stopped getting high. Then, Aleen tells us about her craziest, worst edible experience and what it was like going to a restaurant extremely high. Next, they discuss how weed affects their anxiety, the munchies, and having sex high. Lastly, they play a weed inspired rapid fire, WYR game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 3, 2021 • 26min

How To Deal With Getting Weighed At The Doctor

In this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen share a listener non scale win about eating breakfast before going to the doctor and not getting anxious about being weighed. Then, Aleen shares a NSW of her own: she took a glucose tolerance test to see if she has gestational diabetes and they weighed her and she didn’t let the number on the scale get to her. Instead, she came home and ate a delicious meal. Sami shares her NSW about letting herself intuitively enjoy a Starbucks green tea that she used to only drink when she was restricting. Lastly, they read a Dear DST about being in recovery from an eating disorder and having their favorite workout instructor suggest a five-day fasting mimicking diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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