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 overall. Our hosts share their own personal experiences and hang ups with massage while offering up some advice when it comes to advocating for your needs (especially if you’re a paying customer okay?!) Then, they close with a Scoop about how Vanessa Williams decided to stop the botox at age 61 which prompts a conversation about the ridiculous term “aging gracefully.”

https://www.beautyindependent.com/spas-often-alienate-plus-size-customers-heres-how-they-can-change/ 

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Body Mechanics NYC 

Deep River NYC 

Uncle Nat’s Opal Center

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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 meat thing, the incorporating vegetables thing and of course the grocery store math about what will actually get made and what will die an untimely death in the produce drawer. This episode is chock full of cooking hacks, relatable struggles and one very wild story about Lauren getting second degree burns from making a SALAD. This is not one to be missed!

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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 have a moral responsibility to call out abusive behavior as well as how we grapple with the toxic messaging we received during our most formative years. This episode gets kinda deep and does open with a content warning so strap in. We close out the show with a quick word from Dr. Naomi of Betches’ own Oversharing podcast since Emily and Lauren were a little stumped. Tune in to hear the surprising conclusion

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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: The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting, Sustainable Style, and Expressing Your Most Authentic Self” to share her valuable opinion and tips on the modern state of thrifting. Macy also opens about her history of disordered eating and how that played into (or didn’t play into) her love of thrifting and fashion. She beautifully explains how thrifting can be both meditative and healing while acknowledging how thin privilege can play a role. Thanks for the great conversation, Macy!

@macyeleni

Second Chances: The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting Sustainable Style, and Expressing Your Most Authentic Self

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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 stepped down from competing mid games due to a case of the twisties. How big of a role does community and social health play when it comes to our physical and mental health? Simone may be the literal G.O.A.T. but she’s also a human sack of flesh with feelings and needs just like the rest of us; a relatable queen indeed.

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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 anxiety. Emily shares her history with seizures and then Lauren reveals some new developments with her own anxiety as well as trying out medical treatment in addition to therapy. Keep tuning in to hear Lauren’s real time updates on taking her first ever SSRI. Thank you for the TMI, Lauren!

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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 lip filler blindness a thing and is it possible to “go too far”?

https://www.aad.org/public/cosmetic/safety/needle-free-filler-risks

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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?” and for Lauren, “Do people actually want to listen to fat people?” Whether you’re familiar with Aubrey’s work or not, this episode is a great listen for people of all sizes, anyone who has struggled with an eating disorder or anyone who has family members who might mean well but who just don’t get it. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/yrfatfriendfilm

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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.

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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.

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