We’re very excited to present today’s guest—Emily’s sister, the one and only Melissa Lubin. Melissa joins Remy and Emily to talk all things body image, sisterhood, and family dynamics. Emily and Melissa unpack how their relationship has shifted over the years, along with their relationship with food. Melissa shares her own body image journ’, and they talk about how comparison plays a part. They unpack Emily’s experience at fat camp, how their family would go to a nutritionist together, and the pressures surrounding body image and Melissa’s wedding. They wrap up talking about the transition to intuitive eating, body image struggles around pregnancy, and how to have a positive mindset about bodies. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family Therapy Sesh Ft. Melissa Lubin

Welcome to Good Bodies, a “wellness” entertainment podcast where all bodies are good bodies. If you’re still reeling from the toxic diet culture of the early 2000s (justice for Jessica Simpson) and constantly quoting your therapist, then Emily Lubin and Lauren Hope Krass are here to help you laugh (so you don’t cry). Diets can’t sit with us anymore but there’s a place at the table for body neutrality, body positivity, intuitive eating, and hot takes about which non-dairy creamer pairs best with our sharp cheddar cheese omelettes. For more Good Bodies content and the most relatable shit on the internet, follow us on Instagram at @everythingsfine.

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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 about how exercise programs will often promise unrealistic and specific physical results regardless of one’s genetics or resources. The two also talk about the phenomenon of a shared worry many women have of “not wanting to get too buff.” Do people know what it actually takes to get “too buff”?? 
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Hot Take: There’s No Such Thing As Pilates Arms

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 people get Lizzo.” Lauren especially has some thoughts on this and yes, we do enter the abyss of “Lauren’s conspiracy corner” for just a bit. A message from Emily and Lauren: Okay we love you but please stop making us watch this stuff.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is South Park Done With Fat Jokes?

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 comes to terminology like “guilt-free eating”? If a calorie deficit is still being encouraged, is it really guilt free? This prompts a conversation about how confusing it can be to navigate wellness programs and the fitness industry as someone in search of true weight neutral care. The two close us out with a vocab lesson and tips on what to look out for. Thanks Emily and Lauren!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“It’s Not A Diet, It’s A Lifestyle” And Other Lies The Wellness Industry Told Us

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 muses about joining Lauren for one of her plus size group fitness classes. The event group is called “Power Plus Wellness” and before each class they make sure to say “All shapes and sizes are welcome here but we are plus size focussed.” Should Emily join in or should it be a protected fat space? Why can’t there be more body positive fitness spaces plus size focussed or not?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help! My Workout Routine is BORING.

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 some shocking new information. Then, they welcome comedian and musician, Rachel Green to the show who has recently decided to have breast reduction surgery for medical and self care reasons. Currently at a J cup, Rachel reveals that she’s already feeling some pre-grief about something that has been such a big part of her life; pun intended. She goes on to share how she came to this decision as well as the ins and outs of getting it approved, what the surgery will entail and what after-care will look like. Who are we without our defining physical traits? @the1rachelgreen   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family Therapy Sesh Ft. Melissa Lubin

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