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Linda meets Erin Spencer, a Boston based comic who is also a transgender woman. Erin talks about her experiences as a trans woman in comedy, and how those can relate to self-love. They also chat about encountering fetishization on dating apps, and how that can challenge those body positive (or negative) feelings. Erin is performing at The Comedy Studio in Somerville, MA for the entire month of May. Check her out on erinspencercomedy.com for more info and follow @plus1pod on Instagram for updates!

Linda sits down with one of her closest friends, Kayleigh McElroy, to chat about her formative body positive years and the importance of friendship love. Kayleigh recently got married, so they chat about wedding planning through a body positive lens. They also talk about acne, and wearing makeup vs going makeup free. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Kayleigh McElroy on Instagram @kayleighmm_

Linda sits down with long-time friend, Courtney Cooke. Courtney and Linda grew up together, and both had similar experiences of growing up in fat bodies. They chat about weight loss, the social justice aspects of body positivity, and what it's like to date as a bigger woman. They also discuss this refinery29 article written by plus-size influencer & writer, Stephanie Yeboah (@nerdabouttown). Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Courtney Cooke on Instagram & Twitter @court9219

Linda meets Constance Smith, a plus size model who travels between Boston and New York for photo shoots and modeling gigs. Constance and Linda chat about the plus size modeling industry, shopping while plus size, and why loving yourself through all of that is so important. Constance is also queer, and she chats about her long term relationship as well. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Constance Smith on Instagram @lunamodela

Linda meets Deanna Belleny MPH, RDN, a practicing dietitian and co-founder of a non-profit called Diversify Dietetics. Deanna and Linda chat about the Health At Every Size (HAES) movement, and why it is important to challenge what you've been taught about diet culture. They also chat about fad diets and what intuitive eating can look like for different people. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Diversify Dietetics on Instagram and Facebook @DiversifyDietetics

Linda chats with Billy Cowles, a gay theatre artist and yoga teacher in the L.A. area. Linda & Billy talk about social media influencers, and the power social media has on the ways we think about our bodies and ourselves. Billy shares his experiences in the yoga community and also talks about what dating as a gay man looks like in Boston vs. Los Angeles. They also chat about queer tribes on Grindr and other dating apps. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Billy on Instagram @billycowles

Linda chats with Luis Frias II, a higher education professional in Boston. Luis shares his experiences of growing up as an Afro-Latino in a predominantly white neighborhood, and how he balanced the intersectionality of his racial identity. Linda & Luis chat about body-altering surgeries, and flying while fat. Luis also talks about representation in the media, and interracial dating. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Luis on Twitter and Instagram @LuFrias2

Linda chats with Kayla Patel, who has her master's in GIS and works at City of Boston. Linda and Kayla both grew up as dancers, and chat about how they felt about their bodies through those experiences. They also talk about scales, weighing yourself, and going makeup-free. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Kayla on Twitter @paylakatel

Linda meets Teresa Powers, a recent grad of Emerson College, and communication specialist in the Boston area. They chat about weight lifting, being naked around others, and how BMIs are not a measurement of health. Teresa also shares her experiences as a queer woman on dating apps. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Teresa on Instagram @portland_tcp

Linda sits down to chat with Abby Pieger, a graduate student in an applied psychology program called "college student development & counseling." They talk about eating disorders, bias in the health profession, and the culture of complimenting weight loss. They also chat about dating in real life vs app dating. Follow Linda on social media for updates @LINDUSIKI and follow Abby on Instagram @abbypieger