Episodios

  • Strength Training For True Beginners

    Strength Training For True Beginners
    Jul 25 2024
    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 some advice on how to break out of her cardio comfort zone at the gym. Tune in for more advice on how to build fitness into your life without all the toxic bullsh*t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 m
  • Goodbye Non Scale Wins; Hello Good Body Gainz!

    Goodbye Non Scale Wins; Hello Good Body Gainz!
    Jul 21 2024
    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
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    59 m
  • “I Told My Gym I Didn’t Like The Direction They Were Going In And They Actually Listened To Me.”

    “I Told My Gym I Didn’t Like The Direction They Were Going In And They Actually Listened To Me.”
    Jul 18 2024
    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
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    37 m
  • Can Shame Actually Be Motivational?

    Can Shame Actually Be Motivational?
    Jul 14 2024
    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
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    1 h y 7 m
  • Tummy Aches Are Trending And We Have Opinions

    Tummy Aches Are Trending And We Have Opinions
    Jul 11 2024
    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
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    35 m
  • Body Dysmorphia After Weight Loss

    Body Dysmorphia After Weight Loss
    Jul 7 2024
    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
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Hairy Girl Summer

    Hairy Girl Summer
    Jul 4 2024
    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
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    34 m
  • Thick Girl Summer Survival Guide

    Thick Girl Summer Survival Guide
    Jun 30 2024
    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
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    52 m