Good Bodies

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren share their first ever listener submitted (drum roll please) Good Body Gain from someone who just got their first massage. The listener detailed her hang ups with massage as a queer person in a bigger body but also reported that she found an inviting body positive spa where she ended up having not only a great massage but a healing experience ove...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are doing a deep dive on one of their favorite subjects, FOOD. They start off with a Last Licks segment where Lauren shares a bbq flatbread recipe and Emily gets serious about tuna salad. Too serious? You be the judge. Then, the two discuss all the mental roadblocks there are to overcome when it comes to meal prep and cooking; there’s the raw mea...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren read a Good Body Grab Bag from a listener who continues to wrestle with some abusive messaging she received from an acting teacher as a young teenager. Our lovely listener is wondering if she should confront this teacher since they are still teaching or if it’s better to leave well enough alone. This sparks a conversation about whether or not we...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking all about thrifting and how finding a sense of style can both be a form of self care and body acceptance. Lauren offers up some thrifting tips for plus size shoppers and Emily delves into why it’s so hard to find the right fit when it comes to vintage finds. Then, they bring on guest Macy Eleni who is the author of “Second Chances: Th...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are fangirling over US Olympic super stars Ilona Maher and Simone Biles. Is this patriotism we are feeling? What is happening?! And as you know, our girls love a documentary so they’re thrilled to review Netflix’s “Simone Biles Rising” for you as well! They chat about the specific factors surrounding the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where Simone famously...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are chatting anxiety meds! But first, Emily tells us about how she has added some spice to her workout routine which may or may not include a crotch grab. Lauren continues her crusade against the beach and regales us with a recent day at the pool. Then, our hosts get up close and personal as they tell us about their varied experiences with anxiet...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren read a Good Body Grab Bag from a listener who is concerned that her friend group might be addicted to lip fillers. Is such a thing possible? Our lovely hosts share their experience and opinions when it comes to all things lips as well as a bit of research. If you have an addictive personality, should this sort of cosmetic procedure be avoided? Is...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are super excited to discuss the documentary “Your Fat Friend, A Film By Jeanie Finlay '' which is about podcaster, author and all around bad-ass Aubrey Gordon. The film chronicles Aubrey’s journey from anonymous blogger to the well-known public figure she is today. Our hosts are confronted with some deep questions like “Is the work worth it?” an...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are chatting with Lucy Mountain who is the creator of Nobs, a fitness app which doesn’t track weight or calories… um revolutionary! You know we love a rebrand here at Good Bodies and so does Lucy as she goes on to explain some parts of the wellness industry that are still in need of one. No more “booty” workouts please! Then, she gives Lauren som...

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 i...

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 th...

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...

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 ou...

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 te...

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 l...

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, makeu...

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....

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 g...

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 dif...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking all about the new Pink Pilates Princess trend and how it seems to be less about exercise and more about selling us things. They discuss Tiktok’s newest obsession with “pilates arms” and our lovely co-hosts are a bit skeptical. Does Miley Cyrus have “long lean pilates arms” or is she just… Miley Cyrus? This leads into a conversation ab...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are reviewing South Park’s newest movie “The End Of Ob*sity” which delves into the current cultural conversation around semaglutide injectables. Yes, South Park is a ridiculous and oftentimes offensive cartoon for adults… but do they make some valid points in this special? One of the running jokes they make is that “Rich people get Ozempic. Poor...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren start things off with their advice segment. A listener writes in who has joined a fitness program which has accidentally reactivated some disordered thinking and eating. She joined because the trainer was super friendly and because they advertise body positive language. Do wellness programs have a responsibility to get the vocab right when it com...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are bringing you a Wellness Check all about their recent experiences with group fitness classes. Lauren recaps an aqua zumba class she recently attended where all the participants were plus size. Heaven is a place on earth and it's in a pool with fellow fat babes?? Then, Emily shares how bored she is with her current workout routine and she even...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren start things off by discussing their opinions on elective plastic surgery. Bodily autonomy is important but are we forgetting to ask investigative questions such as… Is the male gaze playing a role? A self proclaimed member of the Itty Bitty Titty Committee ™ ,Emily shares what it was like to grow up with a mom who had larger boobs and reveals so...

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren have a charged conversation about an Indiana judge’s recent ruling that a taco is indeed a sandwich. Um… is everyone okay? Then, they close us out with a Self Care Share all about skincare. Turns out just taking off your makeup doesn’t quite qualify as a skincare routine but nobody told Lauren. Emily doles out some much needed advice about starti...