Yes& Body Politics

Yes& Body Politics

By Tresla and Guru ShabdSociety & Culture
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Yes& Body Politics episodes

  • Ep 603: AITA It's Cute When you Can Mind Your Own Body Autonomy

    Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we explore why it's important for idiots to keep their opinions to themselves when they can't respect body autonomy. What do you do when someone who is on a body changing journey turns into a projecting hateful activist for weight loss and begins to proselytize? Join us as we have so many feelings and share some responses to disrespectful behavior.

    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics

    Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    1 hr 4 min
  • Ep 602: AITA Am I Fat Phobic?

    Am I the asshole, body positive edition with opinions flying with extra special noises that must be interpreted! Join us as we venture the opinions on Reddit and find out how strangers deal with fat phobia, bad dates, and communication.

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    Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep 601: Vaxxed, Fat, & Mad

    Let's talk about Rebel Wilsons inherent fatphobic comments after weight loss and why it's bad to exploit your fanbase on your way to social climbing. Why do people who lose weight turn into bullies instead of minding their business? Why can't people adore people like they adore and encourage fat bear week?

    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics

    Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    59 min
  • EP 515: Why Should I Advocate for Myself?

    Why is asking for what I need so hard? Can I be ok with making people mad? Is it better to be agreeable and stifled, or disagreeable and free? Join us as we talk about the risks, vulnerability, and challenges required to live according to your own sense of agency.

    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics

    Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    1 hr 14 min
  • EP 514: Am I Bad at Dating?

    Am I bad at dating? Am I just doing it wrong? What is my bare minimum? Are others opinions affecting my judgement? Join us as we talk about dating, lessons learned, and how to make choices that are right for you in the dating in the deep end of the pool.

    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics

    Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep 513: What is the Weight Limit? NSFW

    Are you afraid to take up space, specifically the space ON TOP OF another person? Join us as we talk about sitting on laps and why we think we aren't allowed. Do women have to be smaller and daintier than our partners? Why do we even want to? Who says we can't sit where we want (consensually of course)?

    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics

    Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    1 hr 8 min
  • Ep 512: What Am I So Afraid of?

    What have your fears kept you from doing? Join us as we discuss whether our fear keeps us safe or keep us away from really cool things.

    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics

    Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    1 hr 4 min
  • Episode 511: Fat in a Swimsuit

    Why does wearing a swimsuit scare you? Why are swimsuits so physically, emotionally, and financially challenging? Join us as we talk about our journeys through buying swimwear and why you shouldn't hide your body. Your body deserves to be comfortable and feel pretty at the beach!

    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 510: Why do I Ignore Relationship Red Flags?

    The struggle to stay 'you' as an independent being while trying to navigate compromise is difficult. Do you ignore your needs or instincts in the interest of keeping a relationship going? Are second guessing your own thoughts and feelings? Join us as we talk about relationship red flags, pursuing someone whose boundaries don't match, talk about lessons learned, and cheer you on to pursue happier and healthier relationships!

    Follow us: @yesandbodypolitics @curvykimchi @grrshubz

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 509: What is Self Confidence and Self Esteem?

    Guru had the mind blowing realization that she made self confidence and self esteem synonyms! *Gasp* does anyone else do that? How many of our feelings and recognition of self are we lumping together as the same thing?! Join us as we get weird and vulnerable while trying to support each others personal growth and journey and challenge you to find out if something is missing for you on the way to happiness.

    Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics

    Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)

    1 hr 1 min

About Yes& Body Politics

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We are two women who are passionate about body positivity and empowering people. This podcast is an opportunity start the conversation about being fierce. Self Esteem, Image, pressures, fashion, love, sex, feminism and more.