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Today on Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking about THE body-positive movie of the year, "Empire Waist", which follows a group of teens learning to love their bodies through inclusive fashion design and friendship. Listen in as writer and director of the film, Claire Ayoub, joins your hosts in the studio to talk about why she chose to tell this story, the remarkable casting journey to look beyond the "Disney Plus", and the impact this movie has had on audiences everywhere. Tune in, then run to your nearest television to stream the film now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are super excited to discuss the documentary “Your Fat Friend, A Film By Jeanie Finlay '' which is about podcaster, author and all around bad-ass Aubrey Gordon. The film chronicles Aubrey’s journey from anonymous blogger to the well-known public figure she is today. Our hosts are confronted with some deep questions like “Is the work worth it?” and for Lauren, “Do people actually want to listen to fat people?” Whether you’re familiar with Aubrey’s work or not, this episode is a great listen for people of all sizes, anyone who has struggled with an eating disorder or anyone who has family members who might mean well but who just don’t get it. https://vimeo.com/ondemand/yrfatfriendfilm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Today’s Episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren recap Oprah’s recent TV special “Shame, Blame, and The Weight Loss Revolution”. They watched it so you don’t have to and they are both traumatized but also somehow laughing? Segment by segment, they recap what was said and then provide some context and their honest reactions. Confusion abounds. Finally they close with some statements from experts who found the special to be problematic. This episode is a bit of a wild ride and emotions run high so the hosts did just want to share a quick note: “We definitely do not pass judgment on anyone taking these drugs for weight loss. Not even a little bit. We just found the whole way this special was done to be manipulative, confusing and shame-inducing.”https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1555137https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/opinion/our-imaginary-weight-problem.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleen 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 responds to questions about her new routines, recipes she’s been making, and how to not feel like you’re less than your partner. She then talks about breaking down body image molds and gives a rundown on a viral post clapping back at trolls who commented on influencer @aliciamccarvel and her husband Scott’s bodies. Aleen ends the episode, by turning the tables and asking DST’ers one of the submitted questions — our DMs are open for your responses! Send us your thoughts at @dietstartstomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Aleen are back together to talk about coronavirus anxiety and how the pandemic is affecting our daily lives. They start with a conversation about the increased measures to stop the spread, working from home, and tools for dealing with the mental stress of the situation. Plus, Sami tells us about having to postpone her April wedding and how she's searching for a new venue closer to home. They answer some listener questions about coronavirus anxiety, including whether or not it’s safe to go to the gym, take public transportation, or even go outside. Next, a listener writes in to ask about the prospect of getting married in Italy and how to handle the disappointment and fallout if everything gets cancelled. Finally, they talk about the prospect of developing bad fitness habits during a self-quarantine and share the Non Scale Wins of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices