On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are re-branding the non-scale win to drumroll please… a Good Body Gain. There are so many ways to celebrate our achievements when it comes to health and wellness without thinking about how our clothes fit. Together, they review the multitude of categories this could include. We’re talking sleep, mood, energy, strength, stamina but then they get into some more broad categories such as sexual health, social health and taking a freaking break. The possibilities are endless with Good Body Gainz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren introduce their newest segment, drumroll please: Good Body Gains! A listener wrote in to share how she was able to successfully call out some body-negative messaging and programming at her local gym. This listener is actually a registered dietitian who said she felt inspired by our June 9th episode which was on a similar topic. Did you get all that? Rds are listening to the show AND we are inspiring them? What is happening?! Is this activism? Let’s go! Emily and Lauren close us out with some actionable tips so you can play along at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren review a viral TikTok that a concerned listener sent into the show involving damaging, shameful & fatphobic language as a form of motivation when it comes to working out. There’s an audience for this but why is it just now becoming openly popular? Is divisiveness as an engagement tool detrimental to our mental health? Lol probably! The two review the history and appeal of shame as a motivator along with some research on the subject. Finally, they both share personal anecdotes on the topic of shame and motivation and yes, they both have fridge photo stories. Alright, time for some much needed mirror mantras. See you next week, you beautiful Betches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are chatting all things tummy aches. First, they review their own stomach issues before delving into the many different iterations of tummy aches including, of course, CRAMPS. Lauren goes on to share some wild cramp-related anecdotes which leads to a conversation about the social components of these physical ailments. Can we just be open about our periods and ibs already? Finally, they close on some fun tips for caring for stomach issues, the biggest tip of course, being to chat with your doctor, babes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily shares with Lauren all about the societal after effects of a major weight loss as well as the internalized struggle which can accompany such a change. Then, they welcome on former curve model and entrepreneur, Lexi Stout who tells us all about her own major weight loss and the dysmorphia and distrust of others that tends to be an after effect. Then, Lexi tells us a bit about the grief she’s experienced from the loss of both her parents and the odd “up-side” of loss as an adult. We’re all on different journeys and we are thankful to Lexi for sharing hers with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking about The Cut’s recent article “It’s Going To Be A Hairy Summer.” Is the bush back? Did she go anywhere to begin with? They chat downstairs routines and the etymology of the concept just in general. Are we shaving our nether regions because we actually want to or for the pleasure of some sort of external gaze? Then, they hear from a listener who is struggling with how to shut down negative body talk with a plus size friend who keeps saying she “looks so huge”. This can be a sticky situation especially when you’re different sizes; you don’t want to necessarily lie about someone’s size but you also don’t want to co-sign negative self-talk.. So what should she do? Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking about the current heat dome in NYC. Emily is more team beach while Lauren is vehemently anti-beach and pro-pool. Lauren also drops a piping hot take re: dating in higher temps. This leads into an informative and revealing discussion about ways to optimize comfort in the summertime. We’re talking chub rub, little red bumps, odor, makeup melting, old lady sandals, all of it! Don’t let the title fool you; still plenty to take from this episode for our straight size listeners! Stay cool out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren rave over Nicola Coughlan’s recent reply to a reporter about her so-called bravery with baring her body on screen. She said “It is hard ’cause I think women with my body type, women with perfect breasts—we do not see ourselves onscreen enough.” Go off, Nicola!! This leads into a conversation about the need for more body diversity in TV and Film. Lauren tells us about her foray into TV Writing where she was trying to do just that with her original pilot “Fat With Standards.” Is “fat funny best friend” the best plus size actors can hope for amongst the other choices of villain, parent, grandparent, creep, joke or sad person on diet? We don’t think so! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren start things off by reviewing their current sunscreen practices while scratching their heads over this new “wellness” trend of skipping out on the spf altogether. Thankfully, aesthetician, spf advocate and founder of Dieux Skincare, Charlotte Palermino is here to answer all our burning questions. Can spf be harmful? Why does Europe have all the good stuff? How can I make sure I’m buying authentic European sunscreen if I want to go that route? Do I really need to reapply throughout the day? Get your pens and paper out because Charlotte came to slay with facts and specific recommendations for all of the above and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are bringing you some fresh Self Care Shares. Emily is finding new fun ways to explore her alcohol free journey with kombucha and a jacked up Arnold Palmer. Lauren shares that she’s secretly (not anymore!) started taking Ubers to the subway ever since they closed down a subway entryway in her neighborhood. It’s a little treat that makes a big difference in her overall week albeit a bit extravagant. She reminds us of one of her favorite phrases “If you have a problem that can be solved with money, you don’t have a problem, you have an expense.” This leads into a quick chat about girl math and how sometimes it’s okay to give ourselves permission to have something special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices