Aleen and Sami are back and talking all about confronting our body image issues. They start the show with their thoughts on the passing of RBG and the troubling state of the world. Then they discuss a personal story about stepping on the scale for the first time in months, and how a mental shift away from dieting actually worked. Plus, they talk about the 100 calorie snack rule and why no diet company actually cares about your mental health. Next, they talk about obsessing over photos (especially after your wedding) and the impulse to look back at how your body looked in the past. Are photos actually the opposite of mindfulness? Finally, they take a deeper look at current events and how they impact us emotionally.
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Why Can’t I Stop Staring At Photos Of When I Was Thinner?

Welcome to Diet Starts Tomorrow, a podcast hosted by Emily Lubin and Lauren Hope Krass. In a world where wellness can make you unwell and beauty standards feel anything but standard, Betches Media presents a podcast that digs into the emotional side of well-being. Listen as we shed our former beliefs that made us feel bad about ourselves — we’re looking at you, toxic diet culture — and laugh while doing it. We’re here to amuse your bouche. For more DST, follow us on Instagram @dietstartstomorrow. Come back for seconds and subscribe to get access to early release and ad-free versions of all new episodes, plus bonus subscriber-only episodes of the show. To sign up as a Back for Seconds subscriber head to: subscribe.betches.com

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren recap HBO Max’s “Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion” This brand has been a hot topic of discussion on this very podcast in episodes past and now it’s a cultural conversation so of course we had to dive in. The two discuss how the documentary brilliantly utilizes the zeitgeist of Brandy Mellville to help educate viewers on the horrors of fast fashion. Beyond that, we learn about the racist, antisemitic, fatphobic and sexist business practices that the owner utilizes. The two point out the brand’s evil genius methods of how they were able to bottle and sell the specific feminine teenage desire of belonging. So now what do we do? Tune in!
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Is This Brandy Hellville Doc Gonna Ruin Shopping For Me?

On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Lauren starts things off by sharing some romance and dating epiphanies she’s been having with Emily. Then, they bring in professional dating coach and published author, Lily Womble, into the conversation who provides some much needed validation for Lauren (and all of us??) as well as some helpful tips when it comes to the seemingly tragic world of dating. Lily’s approach is centered on feminism, leading with confidence and embracing our “too much” of it all. Finally, we close on some listener submitted questions on dating. Thank you for helping us, Lily!
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Big Bodies And Big Personalities: Embracing Your “Too Much”ness In The Dating World

On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren start us off with an emotionally charged Food-Pinions segment. We are chatting sweet treats, namely cookie croissants as well as what size and shape of regular cookies are the most delicious. Then, the two close on a Dear DST from a listener who is wondering how much she should tell her partner about her history with eating disorders.
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Does My Partner Need To Know About All My Food Issues?

On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily updates Lauren with a Wellness Check in which we hear all about her latest visit to the doctor’s office. It’s fun to shit talk with your doctor but is the fun worth it if your care seems secondary? Then, Emily gives us the low down on body positive fitness influencer, Stephanie Buttermore who has recently faced criticism for breast augmentation surgery. Is it possible to promote body positivity while still making such extreme cosmetic changes? It’s nuanced people! Tune in for the discussion.
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Can I Still Be Body Positive And Get A Boob Job?

On today's episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren start things off with a Wellness Check.
Lauren gives us an update on her alcohol free journey and has an on-air epiphany about how much caffeine is actually in energy drinks. Then, they close on this week's Scoop Du Jour in which Halle Berry revealed that her doctor misdiagnosed her with "the worst case of herpes he's ever seen" when in fact, it was just perimenopause. This leads into a discussion about how there's not enough research in the medical field when it comes to women's bodies and women's needs.
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Why Can’t I Stop Staring At Photos Of When I Was Thinner?

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