Good Bodies

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen share updates on their life: Sami has an upcoming trip to LA and Aleen has an upcoming trip to the hospital to have her baby. Then, they read a Listener Non-Scale Win about finally working up the confidence to take photos in a bathing suit and afterwards not being too judgmental about the pics. Sami shares she met new people for the first time since being...

This week, Sami and Aleen unpack what the F is up with the DentalSlim Diet Control Device. They start off by laying out all of the details: where the device was invented, the studies researchers have conducted on it, and why they say they created it. Next, Sami and Aleen discuss the emotional triggers behind a medieval weight loss device like this being created in 2021 and how they think diet-cult...

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen start off with some non-scale wins of their own. Sami shares, she was craving a Mr. Softy, which she usually loves, but this time she got one and realized she actually wasn’t really enjoying it and she didn’t force herself to eat it. Then Aleen, shares her NSW about not giving a shit about her insecurities and wearing a bathing suit in public in her pregn...

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 ce...

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 ne...

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 therap...

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...

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 bod...

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...

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 surfac...

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 connec...

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 h...

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 me...

This week Sami and Aleen are joined by somatic therapist, fat body activist, yogi, and writer, Rachel Otis. They discuss being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, existing in a fat body, and finding somatic therapy. Then, Rachel explains what it’s like being chronically ill, how to find the right medicine for your body, and why visual representation is so important. They also unpack how to work throug...

On this Thursday’s Episode, Sami and Aleen start by debating a great would you rather question. WRY: only eat kids menu items for the rest of your life or only eat a raw food diet? Then, Sami and Aleen share a NIVEA presented Non Scale Win: a listener tries on bikinis and starts looking up how to lose weight and then quickly stops herself from engaging in old toxic behavior. Aleen shares a non sca...

This week Sami and Aleen are joined by registered dietitian nurtionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author of the book Anti-Diet, Christy Harrison. They discuss the ten principles of intuitive eating, why it’s important to start embracing the foods diets tell you to be afraid of, and why you should honor your hunger and feel you fullness. Then, Christy explains how to reconnect with...

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen start off with a NIVEA presented Non Scale Win: a new mother starts accepting her post baby body and allows herself to eat last night’s cold pizza before her morning coffee. Sami and Aleen unpack why it’s important to indulge in your cravings to avoid binge eating and then they share some NSWs of their own. Aleen talks about getting ready for her big move...

This week, Sami and Aleen open up about their relationship with movement and the gym. Sami shares that she’s really excited about her new zen, computer-free reading corner she’s created in her apartment. Then, Sami and Aleen discuss their experiences creating a dedicated movement/workout space in their homes and their journey to both getting a Peloton. They talk about coming to terms with how age...

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen start with some Non Scale Wins of their own, including one about starting to genuinely enjoy being active again. They talk about shifting the intention of working out to simply wanting to feel better rather than wanting to loose weight. Then, they share a listener NSW about allowing yourself to discover what desserts you actually enjoy eating without the...

In honor of Mother’s Day Sami and Aleen are joined by Sami’s Mom, Ilene Fishbein. They discuss how going through old pictures can bring up mixed feelings, calorie counting, and trying to lose weight for other people. They also discuss how going to summer camp affects the way you see your body, having a sibling and a son with special needs, and deciding to go to therapy. They unpack how to identify...

On this week’s Dear DST, Sami and Aleen start off with a listener Non Scale Win about overcoming binge eating and yo-yo dieting and starting to embrace their post-baby body. Then they read a Dear DST about how to deal with a partner who is not supportive of intuitive eating. They discuss how difficult that must be and how important it is to be surrounded by supportive people. They also discuss pos...

This week Sami and Aleen are joined by former member of the USA Track and Field Team, and now motivational coach, Angela Manuel Davis. They discuss what it was like to grow up in an athletic family, how she identified when she was too burnt out and didn’t want to run anymore, and why it’s important to find your purpose. They discuss the mind and body connection, why inspiration can only last so lo...

On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen start with a listener NSW about unsubscribing from intense workout class emails and instead focusing on a more enjoyable workout like at-home yoga. They share some Non Scale Wins of their own, Aleen talks about how taking a break from working out can really be reinvigorating, and they discuss why taking the time to go on vacation is so important. Sami sha...

This week Sami and Aleen are joined by the one and only Tinx (Christina Najjar). They discuss how she got the name “Tinx” and went from having an established career in journalism to becoming as she says “the oldest Tik Tokker.” They discuss LA vs. NY beauty standards, why you should stop hating yourself, how she deals with the negative comments, and how she gets brand deals. Tinx breaks down the d...

On this Dear DST, Aleen and Sami start by sharing some Non Scale Wins. Then, they react to a Dear DST email about what to do if diet culture is stealing your friend from you. They also examine the best way to talk to your friend about their disordered eating and if you really should confront them on their struggles. Finally, they discuss why gaining and losing weight is completely normal and the b...