The BodPod

Unlock relationship success by understanding attachment issues with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Morgan Anderson. In this enlightening podcast episode, The BodPod host Leslie Tucker explores the depths of Attachment Theories as Dr. Morgan Anderson breaks down attachment styles and their impact on relationships. Discover how Dr. Anderson's journey through the power of meditation and her own dating exp...

In this episode of The BodPod, join us as Ashley Freeborn, the Founder, Principal, and CEO of Smash + Tess, shares her incredible journey—from teaching to finance to creating a brand that celebrates inclusivity in fashion for all sizes. Discover Ashley's personal story about body image struggles and confidence, the driving force behind the core values of Smash + Tess. Dive into Ashley's background...

 In this episode of The BodPod, we're joined by Gen Z futurist, educator, and advocate for mental health in the workplace, Danielle Farage. With her firsthand experience in HR technology and navigating the challenges of the pandemic's impact on work culture, Danielle shares invaluable insights on protecting mental health in the modern workplace. As a renowned speaker and community builder, Daniell...

Download the BodCon App: https://community.thebodcon.com/ Today we are bringing you a special episode of the BodCon, with Alexa Jay as the guest host who is  joined by Kelly to talk about her experience growing up ‘chubby’ and having to deal with traditional Asian beauty standards while going to school in Chinatown in Chicago. With a staggering 28.8M Americans dealing with mental eating disorders,...

Join us for a heartwarming and empowering conversation as Rachel and Anna dive deep into Anna's incredible journey through breast cancer and her path to self-love and empowerment. Anna's candid account of her diagnosis, transformation, and her decision to inspire thousands is truly remarkable. Learn how sharing struggles, offering emotional support, and finding joy beyond diagnosis can make a worl...

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by Mila to unveil how anyone can revolutionize their bra-purchasing experience with a live online fitting demonstration with none-other than Leslie Tucker. Mila has been responsible for uplifting more than 66,000 pairs of with her 17+ years of experience. Tune in to learn how Mila makes sure that every customer that walks in a Bravis...

Join our host, Rachel K. Grim, in this episode of The BodPod about how to become confident after overcoming tragedy. The Queen of Confidence, Erika Cramer, shared invaluable confidence tips that will resonate with people who are on their journey to self-love and healing after experiencing tragedy. During this episode, Erika shared her journey from having a traumatic and abusive childhood, leading...

Join our BodPod host Rachel K. Grim as she dives into an eye-opening conversation about fashion and fatness with a fashion blogger, writer, and brand consultant specializing in plus-size fashion and size inclusion, Sarah Chiwaya. In this podcast episode, Sarah shares real-life experiences from attending Fashion Weeks as a plus-size person and encountering situations where she’s being told that “pl...

Join our BodPod host Rachel K. Grim as she sits down with the Plus-Size Model, Content Creator, and Confidence Advocate, Dani DMC, in the latest episode of The BodPod. Watch as we delve into Dani's inspiring journey of confidence, body acceptance, and the pursuit of her dreams in the fiercely competitive fashion industry.  Throughout the conversation, Dani shares her personal experiences as a plus...

In this latest BodPod episode, host Rachel K. Grimm engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Alexa Jay, an LA-based model and content creator. Together, they explore the concept of inclusivity and the powerful impact Alexa has in showcasing a different standard of beauty. From navigating the hyper-awareness of bodies and beauty norms in LA to overcoming personal insecurities, she inspires...

In this episode of the BodPod, host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Derek Frazier, runner-up of Big Brother season 23, as they explore Derek's wild ride to self-confidence, from growing up with a single mom and having a shadow cast over him by his celebrity dad, boxer Smokin’ Joe, to learning how to fight cancel culture. Derek's mom showed him how to be strong and confident - and he's no...

In this episode of "The BodPod," host Rachel K. Grim welcomes social media influencer Mikayla Nogueira, known for her authentic makeup tutorials. Mikayla shares her journey to confidence and how she stays motivated in the face of both praise and criticism from millions of viewers. They discuss treating creative work as a traditional job, navigating the use of filters and edits on social media, and...

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by the fabulous model, content creator, and the second runner-up of the latest season of America's Next Top Model and founder of the Real Catwalk, Khrystyana, as they talk about Khrystyana’s journey of self-acceptance, her experiences with lingerie, and her advice on how to accept your body right here and now!  About Khrystyana: Khry...

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by the fabulous plus-size travel couple, Steph and Kelly to talk about their inspiring journey and how they're empowering people to travel and live life to the fullest.  This amazing pair have already traveled to over a hundred countries and are still counting. Together, they discuss their memorable first trip as a couple and how it...

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Gigi Robinson, an inspiring chronic illness advocate, author, and speaker as they discuss the importance of advocating for yourself and speaking up for yourself, especially when it comes to chronic illness.  They also talked about the power of Gigi's book, "Kids, Are You Ready?", which is about having the body, coura...

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Miriam Lara-Mejia to share their stories and help boost confidence. Miriam talks about her experience of teaching body acceptance and celebration while sharing her own journey of fatphobia, dieting, and even how her child helped her. Tune in to hear Miriam's advice on how to work on internal self-talk and affirmation...

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Camille Hunt, a brilliant figurative artist who uses nude bodies as her canvas! Rachel and Camille dive into how using nude bodies as a canvas can be a bit intimidating at first, but ultimately can be a positively life-changing experience that helps people learn to love and embrace their unique bodies. Rachel and Cam...

On today’s episode of The BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim had a fun and enlightening conversation about dating  with one of the former top matchmakers in the U.S., Lily Womble. She is now a feminist dating coach and founder of Date Brazen. They talked about how body confidence affects dating and how to boost it so you can find joy while searching for the one for you. About Lily Womble: Lily Womble...

Our BodPod host Rachel K. Grim celebrates International Women’s Day 2023 with the Confidence Coach and Brand Director of confidence-boosting brands - Shapermint, TrueKind, and the BodCon, Gabrielle Richards. They defined what body equity means and how the pathway to achieving body confidence can look different for each of us. It was a fun and informative conversation about the journey to self-love...

This week on the BodPod podcast, Rachel K. Grim and fat activist Virgie Tovar got together to chat about how to love yourself in a world full of beauty standards. They discussed how writing in a journal can help you process your feelings and how to stay true to who you are despite the pressure to conform. It was a great convo about self-care, self-love, and acceptance - don't miss it! Be sure to s...

On this week's BodPod episode, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by Iva Ballou, a transformational speaker, and confidence coach, in discussing beauty beyond what we see on the outside. They chat about how the media often puts people with visible differences in a box and how this can lead to a lack of understanding and appreciation for those people. They talk about how we can create a new narrativ...

Today, our BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, is joined by Fashion Editor and Creator Bella Gerard! We talk about how the way you look has nothing to do with your level of health and wellness, and that we need to stop commenting on people’s weight. Plus, we deep dive into brands that use body positivity as an inauthentic approach to quick consumer dollars and remain fat-phobic whil...

Stella Williams joins the BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and special guest Leslie D. Tucker of BodCon to dive deep into her most recent social news. Stella is a noted reviewer of plus-size fashion brands, a plus-size advocate, and more! In today's episode, Stella sheds light on her authentic yet controversial Woods by Jordyn dress review, her long-standing social career, and wh...

Your BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, brings Fashion Designer and self-proclaimed Head Bag Lady in Charge, Julie Mollo to the stage! Today we talk about a range of body trends n fashion, including tomboy 90s frames and h*roin chic. Julie started out as a fashion design student, working out of her dorm room, to seeing her designs on none other than Katy Perry all because of a cold...

The BodPod Season 2 welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and practicing RN and Professor Brianna Blackburn! Today, we dive deep into the world of PCOS. PCOS is also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and it affects millions of women every day. It affects our bodies inside and out, from weight fluctuation and discomfort to sexual wellness and fertility. Join us in the co...