Good Bodies
547 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★ - 3.9K ratingsWelcome to Good Bodies, a “wellness” entertainment podcast where all bodies are good bodies. If you’re still reeling from the toxic diet culture of the early 2000s (justice for Jessica Simpson) and constantly quoting your therapist, then Emily Lubin and Lauren Hope Krass are here to help you laugh (so you don’t cry). Diets can’t sit with us anymore but there’s a place at the table for body neutrality, body positivity, intuitive eating, and hot takes about which non-dairy creamer pairs best with our sharp cheddar cheese omelettes. For more Good Bodies content and the most relatable shit on the internet, follow us on Instagram at @everythingsfine.
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Episodes
What’s The Deal With Glucose? Ft. @glucosegoddess
July 24, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutesTrigger Warning: this episode discusses eating habits that may be triggering if you suffer from an eating disorder or disordered eating. If you or someone you know suffers from disordered eating, please talk to a licensed professional before implementing approaches mentioned in the episode or visit: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org This week, Aleen chats with @glucosegoddess aka Jessie Inchauspé, a French biochemist and international bestselling author of the “Glucose Revolution.” To kick off ...
Stop Being Controlled By Your Apple Watch
July 21, 2022 04:00 - 39 minutesAleen is back for DST Thursday with *the one and only* Jordana Abraham. This week’s DST Win is sponsored by Heineken 0.0 and to kick off the segment, Jordana shares her win. In it, Jordana reflects on her pre and post wedding self. She also shares how her Apple Watch has been both helpful (and harmful) throughout the process. Aleen then tells Jordana her win about finding some zen in her life. Next, they read a listener's submitted DSTW about learning how to be comfortable with your body and ...
It’s Just An Arm Ft. Peloton’s Logan Aldridge
July 17, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour*Episode Trigger Warning: This episode features a conversation around the accident Logan had which resulted in his arm being amputated* Aleen chats with Logan Aldridge, Peloton's first adaptive training coach. To kick it off, Logan tells Aleen all about his upbringing and love for extreme sports. He then shares the story behind losing his left arm as a teenager and how he was determined to not let his disability define him. Logan tells Aleen what that scary experience was like, how it shaped ...
Aleen Doesn’t Drink Iced Coffee *Gasp*
July 14, 2022 04:00 - 47 minutesAleen is riding solo on this week’s DST Thursday. She kicks off the episode by reading a listener submitted DST Win celebrating herself. Aleen then shares her DST Wins of the week, which include not letting Mila’s lack of sleep get in her way and getting a much needed hair treatment. She then reads the Dear DST, where a listener asks for advice on how to speak up about their mental health needs. Aleen then digs into the “ask me anything” questions that were submitted by DST’ers. Aleen respond...
You Don’t Need Toothpaste, And Other Dentist Secrets Ft. Dr. Daniel
July 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourThis week, Aleen is joined by Dr. Daniel Rubinshtein, a celebrity cosmetic and general dentist aka “The Crown Prince of Brooklyn '', who also happens to be Aleen’s dentist. Dr. Daniel and Aleen tell us about the procedures she had done leading up to her wedding. Dr. Daniel then explains the connection between our oral and overall health and gives us a little anatomy session. Did you know your mouth is an indicator for the rest of the body? Dr. Daniel gives us the real deal on toothpaste (do w...
Walking Got A Glow-up Ft. Jared Freid
July 07, 2022 04:00 - 38 minutesFor this week’s DST Thursday, Aleen is rejoined by everyone’s fav comedian and hummus connoisseur, Jared Freid. To start it off, Jared gives us a preview of his stand-up routine, where he talks about his relationship with food and body image. Aleen and Jared then share their DSTW of the week and discuss the ways they’re trying to break the “food rules” that have been ingrained in them. Next, Aleen reads the submitted DSTW win of the week, where a listener learns from her past relationships wi...
Your Favorite Pickle Better *Not* Be A Gherkin Ft. Jared Freid
July 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourAleen is back with the one and only, Jared Freid! Jared starts us off by going on a rant about why it’s time to fix the free breadbasket issues in this country, like why is there never enough bread for the table? Next, Jared asks Aleen about the meals she had while in LA and which food is or isn’t appropriate to eat poolside. (No penne alla vodka, pls.) Aleen gets Jared to tell her about a delicious pasta he had recently and he shares his rebrand of the dish. Jared goes on to tell us about a ...
Friendships Based On Dieting Are Exhausting Ft. Sami Sage
June 30, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutesFor this week’s DST Thursday, Aleen is joined by the one and only, Sami Sage! Sami joins Aleen to promote Back For Seconds episodes and to give DST’ers a taste of what they’re missing if they aren’t a subscriber. The episode kicks off with Sami and Aleen recounting their girls’ trip to LA and Sami then quizzes Aleen on all the celeb sightings they had while there. They share their Cali-related DSTWs, and then read the listener DSTW of the week, which comes from a woman who is proud of herself...
Taboos In The Name Of Wellness Ft. Ali Weiss
June 26, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour*Episode Trigger Warning: This episode features a conversation about eating disorders* This week Aleen is joined by Ali Weiss, comedian, writer, and the host of the podcast Tales of Taboo. Aleen talks with Ali about the taboos of the wellness industry and how we’re all searching for perfection that doesn’t even exist. The episode kicks off with Ali telling us about her podcast, where she shares anonymous stories from her listeners on different taboo topics. Then they discuss “wellness hobbyis...
It’s Time To Break Up with the Skinny Arm Pose Ft. Alex Light
June 23, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutesFor this week’s DST Thursday, Aleen is rejoined by London based body confidence, self-acceptance influencer and author of the new book: “You Are Not A Before Picture”, Alex Light (@alexlight_ldn). To kick off the conversation, Alex talks about her podcast “Should I Delete That?” where she breaks down some of the polarizing topics talked about on social media. Alex and Aleen then chat about their DSTWs of the week. Alex’s win is about conquering a fear and Aleen tells us about the new smoothie...
A Picture Is Not Worth A Thousand Bad Thoughts Ft. Alex Light
June 19, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutesAleen is joined by Alex Light (@alexlight_ldn), a London based, body confidence and self-acceptance influencer and the author of the new book: “You Are Not A Before Picture.” The episode kicks off with Alex talking about how her account went from being a fashion blog to ultimately shifting her focus to body acceptance and fighting against toxic beauty standards. Alex then shares some of her personal struggles with different eating disorders and how she was able to get the help she needed. Nex...
Even Models Get Their Inspo Off Instagram Ft. Ella Halikas
June 16, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutesThis DST Thursday, Aleen is rejoined by Ella Halikas, who is a 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, a world-class curve model and the self-proclaimed CEO of Confidence. The ep starts off with Aleen and Ella sharing their DST-Wins of the week. Aleen’s is about starting a new habit and Ella’s is a big moment in her career. Ella then breaks down how trying out for modeling gigs works, what alarming things she’s been told during auditions and what she looks for in campaigns – especially as a c...
Even Models Get Their Inspo Off Instagram ft. Ella Halikas
June 16, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutesThis DST Thursday, Aleen is rejoined by Ella Halikas, who is a 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, a world-class curve model and the self-proclaimed CEO of Confidence. The ep starts off with Aleen and Ella sharing their DST-Wins of the week. Aleen’s is about starting a new habit and Ella’s is a big moment in her career. Ella then breaks down how trying out for modeling gigs works, what alarming things she’s been told during auditions and what she looks for in campaigns – especially as a c...
The Summer Of Confidence ft. Ella Halikas
June 12, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutesAleen is joined by Ella Halikas who is a 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, a world-class curve model and the self-proclaimed CEO of Confidence. We kick off the episode by talking about some of Ella’s hilarious TikToks, including her “alternate reality series” where she highlights body image imperfections with Victoria Garrick. Ella then shares how she went from being a small-town Cali native with big dreams of becoming a model to how she booked her first gig. She shares how her hard wor...
The Summer Of Confidence Ft. Ella Halikas
June 12, 2022 04:00 - 53 minutesAleen is joined by Ella Halikas who is a 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, a world-class curve model and the self-proclaimed CEO of Confidence. We kick off the episode by talking about some of Ella’s hilarious TikToks, including her “alternate reality series” where she highlights body image imperfections with Victoria Garrick. Ella then shares how she went from being a small-town Cali native with big dreams of becoming a model to how she booked her first gig. She shares how her hard wor...
Is Hot Yoga Worth The Hair Wash? Ft. Ashley Fern
June 09, 2022 04:00 - 42 minutesThis week, Workout Woman aka Ashley Fern (@disco_infern0) shares her latest workout review. The episode kicks off with Aleen and Ashley catching up and then they share their DSTW of the week. Ashley’s is about finally hitting a workout goal she was striving for and Aleen’s is about getting rid of things from her closet that were no longer serving her. Aleen then reads a listener DSTW about learning to be more comfortable with wearing crop tops and how the listener was able to overcome her int...
IDK How To Dress Myself Anymore Ft. Liza Lieberman
June 05, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutesAleen is joined by Liza Lieberman (@liza.lieberman), the Betches co-founders’ most stylish friend, a mom of two and a professional stylist who focuses on styling women for bridal, vacation, corporate and special events. Liza gives us all of her styling advice and tips for feeling good in your own skin. The episode kicks off with Liza sharing how she became so fashionable, why she started her blog, “Girl On Fifth'' and how it’s now turned into a side hustle of styling women for bridal parties,...
Don’t Talk About Weight Loss In Front Of My Kids Ft. Brittany Levine
June 02, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutesAleen is back for DST Thursday with Brittany Levine, Betches Art Director, the face behind @betchesmoms and her co-host on the Betches Moms podcast. The episode kicks off with a convo about their parenting styles and how they differ from their parents. Let’s be real, being a parent in the 80s & 90s is VERY different than it is today. Aleen and Brittany then jump into the DST Wins of the week. Aleen’s is about trying a new workout for the first time (ever) and Brittany’s is about getting back ...
Oatmilk Is Having It’s Moment, But Isn’t That A Processed Food? Ft. Shana Spence
May 29, 2022 04:00 - 51 minutesShana Minei Spence (@thenutritiontea), who calls herself a "eat anything" Registered Dietitian, joins Aleen this week. The episode starts with Shana sharing how and why she made a career shift from the fashion industry to nutrition. Shana then talks about her education as an RD and why it made her become an anti-diet culture practitioner. Next, Shana breaks down diet culture euphemisms like “clean eating” and other language that is often thrown around in diet culture talk. She then reminds us...
Stop Worrying So Damn Much Ft. Victoria Garrick
May 26, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutesIt's DST Thursday, and Aleen is rejoined by Victoria Garrick, mental health advocate, host of “Real Pod” podcast, former D1 athlete, and social media star with more than 1.5M followers. The episode kicks off with some DST Wins: Victoria’s is about going back to therapy and Aleen shares how she’s going to the doctor, even though it can be such a pain. Then onto the Dear DST of the week, all about approaching that mother-in-law who makes inappropriate, body shaming comments. Aleen and Victoria ...
Imagine If We Just Embraced Our Insecurities Ft. Victoria Garrick
May 22, 2022 04:00 - 48 minutesVictoria Garrick—mental health advocate, the host of “Real Pod” podcast, and former D1 athlete with more than 1.5M followers—is back on the show this week. Victoria hasn't been on the show since December 2020, so there's obvi a lot to catch up on. Victoria tells Aleen why she’s not shedding for the wedding (she was also on Betches Brides recently—check it out) and then they chat about Victoria’s “alternate reality” videos, where women actually celebrate their body insecurities. Next, Victoria...
Convincing My Family To *Finally* Stop Commenting On My Body Ft. Nicole Pellegrino
May 19, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutesNicole Pellegrino is back for another DST Thursday! Nicole and Aleen start by catching up and sharing their DST Wins of the week. Aleen’s is about being nine months postpartum and learning how to ignore baby weight comments/expectations and Nicole’s is about surviving her first week as a puppy mom (ICYMI, Nicole got the cutest pup). Then they read a listener DSTW from a bride-to-be, who successfully handled family members' unsolicited comments about her weight. Next they listen to a voicemail...
Why Are We So Obsessed With Defining Ourselves? Ft. Jordana Abraham & Dr. Naomi Bernstein
May 15, 2022 04:00 - 59 minutesIt’s all about therapy this week as Aleen is joined by Jordana and her sister, clinical psychologist Dr. Naomi Bernstein. They fill us in on their new podcast Oversharing, which is all about the challenges we face in all kinds of relationships; from friendships to family to long term partnerships. Aleen tells us just how long she’s known Jordana and Naomi (hint: it’s long af) then we get to know Dr. Naomi and the work she does. She tells us what made her want to become a therapist, the types ...
Workout Woman Has Thoughts On Orangetheory Fitness
May 12, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutesWorkout Woman, aka Ashley Fern (@disco_infern0), is back to share her latest workout report. Ashley starts off by clearing the air from the last Workout Woman ep - let’s just agree to disagree that, no matter how Lagree is pronounced, it’s a hard AF workout. Aleen then reads a listener submitted DST Win (new & improved NSW) about not comparing yourself to others in workout classes, then she and Ashley share their own, which are about getting back into the kitchen and waking up before the sun ...
The Truth Behind Having Anorexia On TV Ft. Jackie Goldschneider
May 08, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutes*Episode Trigger Warning: This episode features a conversation around eating disorders and disordered eating* This week Aleen is joined by Jackie Goldschneider, cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, a mom of two sets of twins, and a former real estate agent. Since joining the cast in 2018, Jackie has been open about her recovery journey from an eating disorder. During this season (season 12), Jackie shares that she actually still suffers from Anorexia, and she vulnerably takes vie...
Aleen Answers All Of Your Questions (Pt. 2)
May 05, 2022 04:00 - 35 minutesAleen is back solo for this week’s DST Thursday. She kicks off by getting the pulse of DST’ers on the future NSWs. Then she shares her NSW, which has to do with feeling refreshed and reads a listener submitted NSW about not kicking yourself when fast food is your only option. Aleen then reads the Dear DST of the week, which asks her advice on how to approach breaking your routine while on vacation with friends. Aleen then answers a bunch of listener submitted questions that include everything...
Everyone Needs A Mental Health Toolbox Ft. Kendall Toole
May 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour*Episode Trigger Warning: This episode features mentions of suicide and suicidal thoughts* May is Mental Health Awareness Month and we’re honored to kick it off with the ultimate Mental Health advocate, Peloton Instructor, and long-time DST’er, Kendall Toole. Kendall starts off by sharing what made her become a fitness instructor, how she ended up as a Peloton fan-favorite, and what it’s like as an instructor behind-the-scenes. Kendall then gets into her lifelong struggles with mental health,...
Body Shaming and Fat Phobia In Pop Culture Ft. Dylan Hafer
April 28, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutesFor this week’s Dear DST, Aleen is joined by Betches’ resident pop culture enthusiast, Dylan Hafer, aka the face behind @bravobybetches and host of the Mention It All and Pop Alarm podcasts. Dylan and Aleen dive right in and chat about how there have been a ton of fat shaming comments made in pop culture recently, and how that’s 100% not okay. They then share some Non-Scale Wins: Dylan's is all about learning to embrace your body, and Aleen gives a ~beauty~ update on something she’s been putt...
Body Shaming and Fat Phobia In Pop Culture Ft Dylan Hafer
April 28, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutesFor this week’s Dear DST, Aleen is joined by Betches’ resident pop culture enthusiast, Dylan Hafer, aka the face behind @bravobybetches and host of the Mention It All and Pop Alarm podcasts. Dylan and Aleen dive right in and chat about how there have been a ton of fat shaming comments made in pop culture recently, and how that’s 100% not okay. They then share some Non-Scale Wins: Dylan's is all about learning to embrace your body, and Aleen gives a ~beauty~ update on something she’s been putt...
A Holistic Approach To Anxiety Ft. Dr. Ellen Vora
April 24, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutesThis week, Aleen is joined by Dr. Ellen Vora, who is a holistic and board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, yoga teacher and author of the new book The Anatomy of Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming the Body's Fear Response. Dr. Vora is here to help us break down why we’re always anxious, explain *wtf* anxiety actually is and how to identify the root cause. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Vora explains her functional approach to mental health and how our diets, screen time, an...
Are Reformer Workouts Worth The Money? Ft. Ashley Fern
April 21, 2022 04:00 - 37 minutesWorkout Woman aka Ashley Fern (@disco_infern0) is back! This week, Ashley’s report is about reformer workouts. The episode kicks off with Non-Scale Wins of the week - Aleen’s was a long time coming and Ashley’s is about hitting a big workout milestone. Next, we read a listener NSW about using the podcast to help them get through a tough health struggle, which was the result of not prioritizing their health in the right way. Then, Ashley gives her workout report on Solidcore, SLT, BODYROK and ...
Adding Weed Into Your Wellness Routine Ft. Tara Rozalowsky
April 17, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutesIt's 4/20 this week, so you know what that means. We’re talking all things weed/cannabis/marijuana/Mary Jane/ *green leaf emoji* or whatever you like to call it. Aleen is joined by Tara Rozalowsky, Interim Chief Product Officer at the global cannabis company, Canopy Growth. Tara's here to answer all our canna-curious questions about everyone’s fav plant. She shares how weed can affect mood management, overall health/wellness, and how we can start removing the stigma it brings for people who u...
Low Rise Jeans, TikTok Filters & Thirst Traps Ft. Nicole Pellegrino
April 14, 2022 04:00 - 50 minutesAleen is joined by Nicole Pellegrino, Betches’ Director of TikTok and the face behind @betchesbrides. Aleen and Nicole kickoff the episode by filling us in on our exciting new product Faux Pas, which launched 4/12 (go follow @drinkfauxpas for all the deets). Aleen then shares two NSWs - one of which has to do with Betches Canned Cocktails and the other about getting a much needed wardrobe refresh. Nicole shares her NSW about being an introverted extrovert and then we read a listener NSW about...
Working Out Too Much May Not Be Good For You Ft. Physical Therapist Shannon Ritchey
April 10, 2022 04:00 - 54 minutesThis week Aleen is joined by Shannon Ritchey—physical therapist, fitness instructor, and owner of the online fitness platform, Evlo. Shannon explains how our muscles are all connected, and common mistakes we’ve probably all made while working out. Shannon then shares how women can maximize their workouts without wearing down their bodies and without focusing so much on how sweaty we’re getting. Next, we talk about the importance of planning out your workouts, so you don’t overwork your body a...
The One Where Aleen Answers All Of Your Questions
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 32 minutesAleen is riding solo for this week's Dear DST, and we kick off with her answering a bunch of the questions that she’s recently been asked on Instagram. She gets into everything from postpartum body image, to what a day of perfect meals entails and even reminisces on a time when she lived alone with a gas leak - yikes. Aleen then shares a NSW all about keeping it TF together this past week, then reads a listener NSW about confronting your mom who makes comments about your weight. The episode w...
Unf*ck Your Brain And Learn To Be More Confident Ft. Kara Lowentheil
April 03, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutesThis week Aleen is joined by Kara Lowentheil, Master Certified Confidence Coach and host of the UnF*ck Your Brain podcast, which helps women overcome self-critical thoughts that are undermining their confidence (and happiness). Kara is a former Women’s Rights Lawyer, who uses her law degree and cognitive-psychology based techniques to help women become stronger versions of themselves. The conversation kicks off with Kara sharing why she thinks many women are people pleasers (thanks society), ...
We All Fake Tie Our Shoes In Workout Classes Ft. Ashley Fern
March 31, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutesAleen is rejoined by Ashley Fern (@disco_infern0), our in-house workout woman and the face behind @betchestravel. Aleen and Ashley dive into their Non-Scale Wins of the week. Aleen then reads a listener submitted Dear DST asking whether it’s considered going “backwards” in your intuitive eating journey if you want to make some changes to your diet to support your workout routine. Ashley then gives us an update on her new workout sneakers and Aleen drops some sneaker knowledge (she’s a former ...
Let’s Clear Up Some Confusion Around Nutrition Ft. Vanessa Rissetto
March 27, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourWe're excited to have Vanessa Rissetto, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and co-founder of Culina Health, back on this week's pod. Vanessa joins us to talk about WTF diet culture actually is and what it’s not. Aleen and Vanessa kickoff the convo by discussing what Aleen has learned so far working with a dietician. They then discuss how nutrition will never be a *one-size fits all* (which is key to remember when scrolling social media) and Vanessa stresses how important that is when dealing w...
Putting Less Effort Into My Looks Shouldn't Make Me Unprofessional Ft. Jordana Abraham
March 24, 2022 04:00 - 23 minutesThis week Aleen is joined by Jordana Abraham, Betches co-founder and co-host of the U Up? podcast. They start things off by sharing some Non-Scale Wins, which include Aleen getting back into the kitchen and Jordana pushing herself out of her comfort zone (we love to see it). Then they read a listener’s NSW about putting yourself first and confronting those rude AF family members who make comments about your body. Next they read a listener submitted Dear DST, which is sponsored by Hulu’s new o...
Why I Wake Up At 5:17am Every Morning Ft. Liz Plosser
March 20, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutesThis week Aleen is joined by Liz Plosser, Editor-In-Chief at Women’s Health and author of her new book, “Own Your Morning.” Liz kicks off the episode by telling us about her 15+ year career in the wellness industry, before sharing the benefits of a good morning routine. Liz dives into why she wrote a book about mornings, exactly what her morning routine is (you’ll want to take notes), and how she’s been able to find happiness in waking up before the sun. Liz also shares her pro tips for makin...
TikTok Wellness Trends That Have Got To Go Ft. Nicole Pellegrino
March 17, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutesAleen is rejoined by Nicole Pellegrino, Betches’ Director of TikTok and the face behind @betchesbrides. We kickoff by hearing Nicole’s NSW of the week, about making an overdue doctor’s appointment and Aleen’s NSW about finding the feng shui that she was missing in her life. Then, we read a listener NSW about forming harmful habits after watching too many “What I Ate In The Day” TikToks. Ever notice how all of those videos start with mirror selfies? Nicole and Aleen then talk about the possibl...
I Was The ‘Chubby Kid’ On Tv, Then I Lost 100 Lbs Ft. Josh Peck
March 13, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutesThis week, Aleen is joined by Nickelodeon legend and author of his new book Happy People Are Annoying, Josh Peck! The episode kicks off with Aleen and Josh reminiscing on their childhoods and that time a few years ago when they were both on an influencer trip in Mexico together (!?). Josh then tells us about his book, which includes lessons that he learned from being the “chubby funny kid” (aka Josh Nichols on Drake & Josh) and how losing 100+ pounds is something that no one can seem to get o...
Here’s A List Of My Restaurant Pet Peeves FT. Jared Freid
March 10, 2022 05:00 - 42 minutesAleen is rejoined by Jared Freid for this week’s Dear DST. Warning: you once again will be hungry after listening to this episode. We kickoff by talking about our pet peeves when going to restaurants with other people. Let's be real - who wants to share? Then, we hear Jared’s long-winded, but of course hilarious NSW and Aleen shares one about a form of exercise she was recently reunited with. We then read a listener NSW about curating your social media feed, so you aren’t targeted by annoying...
Thoughts While Picking At The Bread Basket Ft. Jared Freid
March 06, 2022 05:00 - 1 hourThis week, we’re celebrating our 300th DST episode with Jared Freid, aka Betches fav stand-up comedian and the cohost of U Up? The episode kicks off with us reminiscing on how far we’ve come over the years. Then, Jared tells us a story about at v fancy dinner he had, he got in a fight with the "bread basket" (bread baskets > fancy crackers) and how one drink brought him down a food delivery rabbit hole. He then gives us updates on his wellness journey - shout-out to Jared’s wellness glam squa...
Please Tell My Apple Watch To STFU Ft. Ashley Fern
March 03, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutesAleen is joined by our in-house workout woman, Ashley Fern (also behind @betchestravel - go follow). To kick off the episode, Ashley and Aleen share their NSW - Ashley talks about how freeing taking a break from your Apple Watch can be, and Aleen gives us the details of her new at home workout product she's been loving. Then, they read a listener email about an eye opening workout experience and talk how important it is to not feel peer pressure from others in your workout classes. Ashley the...
Do You Spend Too Much Time On Drama? Ft. Cy Wakeman
February 27, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutesThis week, Aleen is joined by professional drama researcher, Cy Wakeman, who's coming out with a new book called: Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content - all about how to remove the drama from your life. Cy has been researching this topic for the last 20+ years and has found that on average a person spends nearly 2.5 hours per day in drama (no, no, no drama). Throughout the ep, Cy teaches us how to be less dramatic in both our personal and professiona...
Consistency Doesn't Mean Doing The Same Workout Non-Stop FT. Danielle Friedman
February 24, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutesAleen is rejoined by Danielle Friedman (@daniellefriedmanwrites) who is an award-winning journalist and author of Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. The convo kicks off with Danielle sharing her Non-Scale Win, which the DST'ers who are parents will def relate to and Aleen shares a win about journaling. Next, they dive into a listener's emails about overcoming health struggles to realize the importance of working out and how to set boundaries from feeling...
Barre Class Started As A Sex Class (And Other Lessons In Women’s Fitness History)
February 20, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutesAleen is joined this week by Danielle Friedman who is an award-winning journalist and author of Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World. The book shares the history behind the workouts that we’re all now obsessed with, the sexualized nature of some of the moves, the women who revolutionized women’s fitness, and how clothing trends have evolved over the years (can you even imagine wearing a girdle to workout?) Throughout the ep, Danielle paints a behind-the-sce...
No One Cares How You Look At Your Friend’s Wedding Ft. Nicole Pellegrino
February 17, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutesAleen is joined by Nicole Pellegrino, host of the Betches Brides podcast and the face behind @betchesbrides on Instagram. With wedding season just around the corner—and nearly 2.5 million weddings expected to happen this year—we can all relate to wanting to feel our best on the big day, whether you’re the one getting married or just a guest. Aleen and Nicole share their Non-Scale Wins for the week, including one about TikTok success (what else?). Then they answer a Dear DST email (shocker:it’...
The Downsides Of Insta-Therapy Ft. Seerut Chawla
February 13, 2022 05:00 - 51 minutesThis week Aleen's joined by Seerut Chawla (@seerutkchawla), a London based psychotherapist who focuses on Trauma Informed Therapy, who has a tough love approach to mental health advocacy on social media. Seerut shares her perspective on what therapy has become on Instagram aka the phenomenon she calls “insta therapy”, and examples of how to spot it. She talks about why she thinks it's not helpful or genuine and more on why you should avoid it. Then, Seerut defines what trauma actually is and ...