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What’s Kibbe body typing? How often do you wash your gym clothes? Remy and Emily dive into these questions (~and more~) on their favorite segment—DSTeachable Moments. They read a listener-submitted message about the Kibbe body typing trend, and unpack the different qualifications from dramatic to gamine to theatric (tune in for the details). Then onto a listener’s explanation of how often she washes her gym clothes, before a question about the struggles with antidepressants, body image, and weight gain. They wrap up with one more DSTeachable moment, re: the gynecology convo, before playing a listener-submitted round of Last Licks. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode is a meeting of the minds and bodies (except for the pancreas). Comedians Sam Morrison and Gastor Almonte join Remy and Emily to talk all about their experiences living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes (respectively). Sam and Gastor share how they were diagnosed, break down the difference between Type 1 and Type 2, and talk about the impact diabetes has had on their mental health. They unpack the symptoms they’ve experienced, what insurance companies do and don’t cover (it’s f*cked up), and if they’ve ever encountered semaglutides (re: Ozempic). Remy and Emily then wrap up by opening the V Files, presented by Queen V, with a listener question about feeling awkward talking to their partner about what they like during sex. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily start off with the big question—how are you? Emily gets into her life updates, and admits that her mental health has been quite a mix of ups and downs. Emily unpacks how she gets self critical while in these negative mental headspaces, and Remy shares how she, too, has been struggling with body image and feeling critical. They work through why this might be happening (and how sometimes, you just feel bad and you don’t know why). Then onto a Dear DST, all about a Chinese food buffet and a fat-shaming fortune cookie—who created this gaslighting cookie? Remy transitions to sharing her recent revelations around Squishmallows, dieting, and sexism, before they share a round of some delicious Last Licks. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re very excited to present today’s guest—Emily’s sister, the one and only Melissa Lubin. Melissa joins Remy and Emily to talk all things body image, sisterhood, and family dynamics. Emily and Melissa unpack how their relationship has shifted over the years, along with their relationship with food. Melissa shares her own body image journ’, and they talk about how comparison plays a part. They unpack Emily’s experience at fat camp, how their family would go to a nutritionist together, and the pressures surrounding body image and Melissa’s wedding. They wrap up talking about the transition to intuitive eating, body image struggles around pregnancy, and how to have a positive mindset about bodies. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy brings up the struggle that we all face when working out—how often do you wash your gym clothes? She and Emily debate the options, before getting into another gym-related topic—Class Smash or Pass. Emily did a TRX (total body resistance) exercise class, and walks us through the format, what she liked, and whether or not she’d go again. Then onto a listener-submitted Dear DST, all about body image during pregnancy and the struggle of feeling like you have to lose weight postpartum. They wrap up with a game of Last Licks, and Remy schools us on different kinds of salmon while Emily tells us about her latest favorite food, before they read some DST listener’s Last Licks. Warning: you will get hungry by listening. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s nothing quite like an ice cold gua sha to the face. Emily tells Remy all about her latest gua sha face routine, during Feeling Myself. They debrief if it actually does anything or not, before Remy shares her Feeling Myself moments—meeting her first DST listener IRL (yay), and Hillary Clinton (casual). After giving us all of the details of these exciting encounters, Remy and Emily read a few listener-submitted DSTeachable Moments. Re: body inclusivity (or the lack thereof) in movies and TV, WeightWatchers’ latest acquisition (yes, Ozempic is involved), and an update on those *magical* Good American jeans. Finally, Emily and Remy open up the V Files, presented by Queen V, with a question from a listener who tried bringing toys into the bedroom with her boyfriend. Thank to our presenting sponsor, Queen V. Get to know your V today and try Queen V for yourself by visiting: queenvlife.com Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember *that* line from The Devil Wears Prada (“I’m one flu away from my goal weight”)? Emily, (who is feeling better now), tells Remy about her recent stomach bug and the struggle of slipping into old thought patterns when you’re sick. She shares how she worked through those intrusive thoughts, before Remy debriefs a recent encounter she had at a sandwich shop. Why is it that even when a stranger comments on your eating habits, it has such an impact? They discuss, before introducing an exciting new segment—Class Smash Or Pass. Remy and Emily rate the most recent wellness and workout classes they went to, re: a v relaxing sound bath and a v intense workout (Remy is still sore). They wrap up with a delicious round of Last Licks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen are Back For Seconds with a full plate of topics. Sami’s workout odyssey continues, and she gives an update on her recent ~intrinsic desire~ to workout. This leads into a convo about leaning into your body’s natural habits, and acknowledging the impact of seasonal changes (including admiring the snow when you can). Sami and Aleen then unpack The Cut’s recent spree of Ozempic-related articles. This brings up topics around the struggle with body positivity and weight loss, how external factors play a part in it all, and the impact celebrities are having on the topic. They wrap up with some actionable tips on something we all need to work on: rather than berating ourselves all of the time, laughing with ourselves instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chrissy King—author, creator of The Body Liberation Project, and former fitness and strength coach—joins Remy and Emily to unpack the ties between racism and diet culture, the nuances of self love, and make some TikTok references with Remy (obvi). Chrissy talks about her background, from the comment that led her to start dieting to her experience working with (and then becoming) a trainer. She breaks down the meaning of body liberation and how it differs from body positivity, before unpacking where our beauty standards came from—and the struggle to break out of them. Chrissy tells Remy and Emily about her personal experience facing racism in the wellness community, and they wrap up discussing how to continue this conversation. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s get physical. Or at least watch other people get physical, on Remy’s fav new show—Physical 100. She and Emily debrief the competition reality show, before unpacking this week’s Scoop Du Jour all about fashion week and the v noticeable absence of plus-size models. This leads into a convo about a recent ad Remy saw for *magic* jeans that fluctuate to fit four different sizes (literally sounds like Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants). They wrap up the episode reading a Dear DST, which asks about dating someone with very restrictive eating habits. Remy and Emily share some personal experience with the subject and give their advice. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What has led to the mental health crisis? What are the most important nutrients? And what is it like being on The Great British Baking Show? Kimberley Wilson—chartered psychologist with a degree in nutrition—joins Remy and Emily to answer it all. After reminiscing about her time on The Great British Baking Show, Kimberley talks about her background and how she originally got interested in nutritional psychiatry (while working in a prison). This transitions into a convo about the brain and body connection, and Kimberley lists out the three most important nutrients we should all be getting *grabs pen and notebook*. She gives tips on how to add these nutrients to your routine without having to take things out, before Remy and Emily ask about gut health (re: What even is it?). Kimberley wraps up sharing her favorite easy recipes, and yes, pasta is involved. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, what’s new? Remy shares a recent life update, re: a fancy event and a ripped dress. Remy and Emily unpack the struggles of a wardrobe malfunction, and how even a small moment can make you feel bad about yourself (too relatable). Remy shares how she got herself out of this mindset, before they dive into a *plethora* of listener-submitted questions. On the agenda: setting boundaries with family around eating habits, getting comfortable with your face shape, and dealing with the fear of weight gain in a relationship. They break down what “no good or bad foods” really means, before unpacking the problematic “shedding for the wedding” mentality. They wrap up with a convo about affirmations, and Remy shares her go-tos. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s finally the moment you’ve all been waiting for—Remy and Emily are giving updates on all of the things they said they would. Re: how has the viral 12-3-30 treadmill workout been going for Remy? Has Emily been journaling? They unpack the 12-3-30 trend first, including sharing some listener perspectives and breaking down where the trend even came from. This leads into a convo about what to do when you’re sore (the worst), before Emily shares all about her journal journ’—including reading an entry. They wrap up revisiting the skincare convo and share some listener-submitted routines (or lack thereof). And no, Remy still does not wash her face. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are you feeling yourself today? Remy and Emily start off with a new segment, Feeling Myself, about—you guessed it—the little things we do to feel good about ourselves. On today’s agenda? Skincare. Remy talks about growing up with a dermatologist for a dad, her experience with accutane, and how she doesn’t really have a skincare routine (except for sunscreen—never forget the sunscreen). Emily, however, has her system down pat and gives us the rundown on both her morning and night time routines. This transitions into today’s listener-submitted Dear DST, all about the nuances of tanning. And yes, this includes unpacking the all-too popular “if you can’t tone it, tan it” mentality. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go sports! In today’s bonus episode Remy and Emily talk all things Super Bowl—except for anything to do with the actual football part. They get into the *actually* important topics: food and Rihanna’s halftime show. Remy and Emily talk about their watch party plans and their accompanying game day foods (Why are pigs in a blanket so good?), before they unpack the Rihanna of it all. Re: the nuances of commenting on a woman’s body and wondering if she’s pregnant or not. This leads into a convo about normalizing rubbing your belly for no reason (it’s just soothing), before they talk about the more difficult parts of a day focused on eating. Food and body anxiety, who? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Very special guest Tracey Carnazzo—a pal of Remy and Emily’s and of course, a pal of DST—joins for today’s episode to talk about her lived experiences in a plus size body. Tracey shares her background as a comedian, before unpacking her personal body journ’. From being put on WeightWatchers at 12 years old to her struggles with high cholesterol, Tracey was always taught that her worth is her weight (unfortunately, too relatable). Tracey tells Remy and Emily some *wild* experiences she has had with doctors (re: only being offered diet pills or weight loss surgery), before sharing her refreshing experience working with a weight neutral coach. They wrap up talking about body image, dating, and of course, the apps. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked, you answered. Re: which TV shows and movies have inclusive and diverse body representation? Remy and Emily read through the listener-submitted list and unpack which ones still aren’t doing a great job and which ones are a must-watch. This leads into another pop-culture topic, a scoop du jour about Sam Smith’s recent music video. Remy and Emily break down the v problematic fatphobic and homophobic feedback the video has received. Can’t we all just be nice to Sam Smith? They wrap up the episode with a few check-ins—how’s Emily’s journal journ’ going? What about Remy’s workout journ’? Is Emily liking the viral 12-3-30 treadmill trend? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is love really blind? Today’s v special guest and season 3 star of “Love Is Blind,” Alexa Lemieux, joins Remy and Emily to unpack everything from her body confidence ~journey~ to her weirdest date in the pods. Alexa shares how she got on the show in the first place, and how she knew her body would be a subject of conversation. What Alexa didn’t know is that she would actually find love on the show (we’re not not crying), and she tells the BTS story of how her and Brennon’s relationship actually came about. Then onto listener-submitted questions, and Alexa unpacks how she learned to love her body and find confidence in being herself (re: skinny does not equal healthy). Don't miss Alexa on "Love Is Blind: After The Altar," out on Feb. 10. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remy and Emily start today’s episode unpacking a *political* scoop du jour about a recent SNAP bill (formerly known as food stamps). Remy explains the proposal—to limit the foods that people can buy with SNAP, including no white grains, no fresh meats, and no sliced cheese. Remy and Emily have some thoughts, starting with, is this ethical? This leads into a convo about Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2015 food stamp challenge (tbt), before they read a Dear DST about how to cope when someone is making comments about their eating. In this case it’s the Dear DSTer’s boss, and Remy and Emily share some tips. Then they answer the most important question of the day—what was their last best meal? And share their delicious Last Licks. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know when you watch an old TV show or movie and think, “how tf did we think this was ok?” Remy and Emily get into just that on today’s episode, re: fatphobia in Hollywood. They look back on shows that were all about weight loss and looks—Biggest Loser, The Swan—and wonder, how did they even cast for shows like this? This leads into a convo about the v problematic credits used in old Sex and the City episodes, before Remy and Emily debrief some famous fat-suit characters: Fat Monica in Friends, Bruce in Matilda, Fat Bastard in Austin Powers, just to name a few. They wrap up discussing the *mass amounts* of body image-focused ads we see, before sharing a few shows that are actually getting body diversity right. Spoiler: it’s a very short list, so send dst@betches.com your recs. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices