This week, Sami is joined by our favorite stand-up comedian and U Up? co-host, Jared Freid. They start off by discussing dating at different ages, how dating is different for men and women, and deciding when’s the right time to have children. Then they discuss how the pandemic has changed their lifestyles forever, deciding to have that extra drink, and late-night eating. Finally, Sami & Jared answer some listener submitted questions.

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On this Thursday’s episode, Sami is joined by writer, Marisa Kabas. They start off by reading a listener non-scale win all about being okay with sizing up in their jeans. Then Sami shares her NSW, which was about recording a Back For Seconds with her Mom about the loss of her brother, Zachary. Finally, they read a Dear DST about how to tell your doctor to stop commenting on your weight.

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This week Sami is joined by writer Marisa Kabas. They start off by discussing Marisa’s experience dealing with weight stigma in heath care and having to diagnosis herself. They also discuss feeling judged by doctors who can’t see past their weight, being haunted by doctors who won’t stop showing us their BMI charts, and why it’s important to always advocate for yourself. They also talk about hospital bills, what pituitary tumors are, and functional medicine. Finally, they read some listener submitted stories about weight bias in medicine.

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Sami starts off by reading a listener Non-Scale Win all about accepting their body and buying clothes that actually fit. Then she shares some NSWs of her own, including one about how she feels confident when she wears clothes that fit properly, and another about completing the DST-Peloton community ride. Finally, she reads a Dear DST about how to break-up with the scale.

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This week Sami is joined by renowned grief expert, therapist, and author, Claire Bidwell Smith. They start off by discussing some misconceptions about grief, how long people think grief lasts vs. how long it actually lasts, and feeling like you have unprocessed grief. They also discuss losing someone during Covid, experiencing anger, and how to access unprocessed grief. Then they discuss the 5 stages of grief, what acceptance actually feels like, and different types of grief such as the loss of a romantic relationship. They also talk about dreaming about a lost loved one, the first steps to take to process grief, and why it's important to find support.

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This Thursday, Sami is joined by Betches co-founder and U Up? podcast host, Jordana Abraham. They start things off by discussing their non-scale wins, including one about starting to play tennis again, and another about starting to cut back on unnecessary drinking. Then they read a listener NSW about being confident in their wedding dress. Finally, they read a Dear DST about how to deal with being insecure about your body while dating.

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This week, Sami is joined by Betches co-founder and U Up? podcast host, Jordana Abraham. They start off by discussing if looks really matter, the pros and cons of dating apps, and practical dating advice. Then they unpack a book called The Rules, how to get back on the playing field, and questions you should ask yourself when you first start to date someone. Finally, they discuss comparing yourself to people on social media, why everyone gets rejected, and how to talk to your partner about your body insecurities.

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This Thursday, Sami is joined by Betches’ Senior Director of Podcasts, Sean Kilby. They discuss gaining 40 pounds, getting into working out, and why working out sometimes doesn’t actually make you feel better. They also discuss starting to love vegetables, if working out can actually be a hobby, and why relief is the best feeling. Next they read a listener non-scale win about taking the time to recover after getting surgery. Finally, the hosts share their NSWs, including one about taking your vacation days and making the most of your trip, and another about being comfortable being on TV for the first time in a bigger body.

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This week, Sami is joined by HOUSEWORK founder and SoulCycle Master Instructor, Sydney Miller. They start off by discussing how to find the right motivation behind your workout, why there’s a workout for everyone, and what inspired Sydney to start her own workout community called HOUSEWORK. Then Sydney shares her weekly routine and why committing to a workout for just 10 minutes a day can greatly improve your life. They also discuss the pressures to look a certain way, why cutting out certain foods isn’t worth it, and how to find the best pump up music. Finally, Sydney talks about the process of freezing her eggs.

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Sami hosts this Thursday’s lightning round episode. She starts off by talking about the many hats she wears at Betches, what job she would be doing if she wasn’t working at Betches, and how to stop comparing yourself. She also talks about intuitive eating, her relationship with Avi, and botox. Then she talks about feeling like your friends are thinner than you, her favorite foods, and how to deal with your worst body image moments.

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