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, mo...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 au...

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 eatin...

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 bod...

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...

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...

On part 3 of the four-part series, Sami and Aleen discuss the ways in which modern day media has both improved and not improved in terms of becoming more inclusive and accurately representing different body types and beauty standards. They start off by talking about how shows like Girls, Shrill, and Never Have I Ever have led the way in terms of displaying representation in Hollywood. Then they di...

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami starts off by sharing a Non-Scale Win about moving to a new apartment, having more energy, and being more active. Then they read a Listener NSW about going to a deli and seeing a fit girl who she would usually be jealous of, but instead of beating herself up, she admired her. Finally, they read a Dear DST about dealing with hormonal acne. Is it worth changing your...

On part two of the four-part series, Sami and Aleen share some DST listener submitted moments from TV and Movies that have messed with your body image. They start off by discussing how scenes from movies like Mean Girls, The Devil Wears Prada, and American Sweethearts have perpetuated diet culture. Then they discuss the iconic “Cool Giirl” speech from Gone Girl, and the scene in Sex And The City w...

On this Thursday’s episode, Aleen starts with a win about getting back to cooking as a couple. Then a listener writes in with a NSW about enjoying a plate of birthday pasta without letting it ruin the day. Finally, another emailer writes in with a question about dealing with wedding photo anxiety. How do we deal with pressure to lose weight before the big day? Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sami and Aleen are kicking off a new four-part series all about how movies and TV shows have affected our body image. They start off by discussing how the Thanksgiving episode in Gossip Girl glamorized binge eating and how the movie Center Stage made a point of needing to be thin in order to be accepted in the dance community. Then Sami shares a Vanity Fair magazine spread from 2002 where everyone...

Sami and Aleen start this Dear DST with some Non Scale Wins of their own, including one about being productive before vacation arrives, and another about the DST-Peloton Community Ride. They read a listener NSW about having to weigh herself for the first time in a while, and instead of getting upset that the number on the scale was higher than she thought it would be, she focused on how happy she...

Sami and Aleen are joined by triple-boarded dermatologist, internist, and dermatopathologist, Mamina Turegano a.k.a. Dr. Mamina on Insta and TikTok. They discuss how to deal with hair loss, acne, and what skincare products actually work. They also talk about why it’s so important to mange your stress levels, wellness techniques Dr. Mamina has learned from her Mother, and why it’s sometimes okay to...

Sami and Aleen start off by sharing some exciting news: they’ve both officially moved into their new homes! Sami shares her Non-Scale Win about leaving her new apartment more than usual, and Aleen shares that she’s finally settled into her new home. Next, they read a Listener NSW about struggling for awhile with dieting and finally deciding to see a dietitian. Lastly, they read a Dear DST about ho...

Sami and Aleen are joined by their BFF, Alexa Lanzillotti, to discuss what it’s like being in your 30s and wanting to make some serious life changes. They start off with a conversation about re-evaluating your relationship with alcohol, starting to see a therapist, and confronting your anger. Then, they discuss getting into disagreements with your boss, learning how to be more compassionate, and w...

Sami and Aleen start things off with a listener NSW all about recognizing something doesn’t make you happy anymore like reading a toxic magazine and, therefore, deciding not to engage with it. Next, Sami shares a NSW of her own about planning a trip for August and how she’s not engaging in pre-vacation toxic behaviors, such as wanting to excessively work out before the trip to look good in photos....

Sami and Aleen are joined this week by author, advocate, and yoga instructor, Jessamyn Stanley, who is back on DST to talk about how to consciously accept your body. They discuss what it was like growing up in the South as a black woman, developing her own own wellness company, and her new book Yoke. Next, they unpack what the title “Yoke” actually means, how to handle imposter syndrome and intern...

Sami and Aleen start things off with some Non Scale Wins, including one from Sami about her trip to LA, and another from Aleen about taking a moment to appreciate her pregnant body. Next, they read a listener NSW all about seeing someone in a workout class wearing a restricting corset and recognizing just how toxic that really must be. Finally, they read a Dear DST about returning to the office bu...

Sami and Aleen are joined this week by fitness influencer and Well+Good’s first ever disabled trainer of the month, Kelsey Lindell. They discuss being born with a disability, going from skipping gym class to becoming a fitness instructor, and being raised in a conservative environment. They talk about how ableism and capitalism are connected, protecting people’s rights, and why the term body neutr...

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen start off with some Non-Scale Wins of their own. Sami shares that she begun the process of freezing her eggs, and Aleen shares that she successfully made it through her first Soul Cycle class since being pregnant. Next, they read a listener NSW about going through her first pregnancy with twins while her husband is deployed, but looking on the bright side...

On this week’s episode, Sami and Aleen sit down with former Comedy Central executive and author of Buy Yourself The F*cking Lillies, Tara Schuster. They discuss how to turn your life around, the importance of creating a morning routine, and how to actually reparent yourself. Next, Tara shares some of her favorite rituals, how journaling can change your life, and why you shouldn’t feel like it’s in...