This week Sami and Aleen are joined by registered dietitian nurtionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author of the book Anti-Diet , Christy Harrison. They discuss the ten principles of intuitive eating, why it’s important to start embracing the foods diets tell you to be afraid of, and why you should honor your hunger and feel you fullness. Then, Christy explains how to reconnect with the intuitive eating skills you’re born with, why you should be careful of where you’re getting you...
May 23, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 219
On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen start off with a NIVEA presented Non Scale Win: a new mother starts accepting her post baby body and allows herself to eat last night’s cold pizza before her morning coffee. Sami and Aleen unpack why it’s important to indulge in your cravings to avoid binge eating and then they share some NSWs of their own. Aleen talks about getting ready for her big move and her baby on the way; she also shares how making a to-do list has been really helpful during thi...
May 20, 2021•30 min•Ep. 218
This week, Sami and Aleen open up about their relationship with movement and the gym. Sami shares that she’s really excited about her new zen, computer-free reading corner she’s created in her apartment. Then, Sami and Aleen discuss their experiences creating a dedicated movement/workout space in their homes and their journey to both getting a Peloton. They talk about coming to terms with how age can affect your health, why you have to pursue your health, and why you’re not just entitled to it. ...
May 16, 2021•51 min•Ep. 217
On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen start with some Non Scale Wins of their own, including one about starting to genuinely enjoy being active again. They talk about shifting the intention of working out to simply wanting to feel better rather than wanting to loose weight. Then , they share a listener NSW about allowing yourself to discover what desserts you actually enjoy eating without the judgement. Next, a listener writes in a Dear DST email, which is all about being newly single and r...
May 13, 2021•25 min•Ep. 216
In honor of Mother’s Day Sami and Aleen are joined by Sami’s Mom, Ilene Fishbein. They discuss how going through old pictures can bring up mixed feelings, calorie counting, and trying to lose weight for other people. They also discuss how going to summer camp affects the way you see your body, having a sibling and a son with special needs, and deciding to go to therapy. They unpack how to identify the right therapist for you, getting your life together at 60, and how to learn how to identify wha...
May 09, 2021•53 min•Ep. 215
On this week’s Dear DST, Sami and Aleen start off with a listener Non Scale Win about overcoming binge eating and yo-yo dieting and starting to embrace their post-baby body. Then they read a Dear DST about how to deal with a partner who is not supportive of intuitive eating. They discuss how difficult that must be and how important it is to be surrounded by supportive people. They also discuss post quarantine weight gain and explain how it’s incredibly normal to fluctuate in weight, especially a...
May 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 214
This week Sami and Aleen are joined by former member of the USA Track and Field Team, and now motivational coach, Angela Manuel Davis. They discuss what it was like to grow up in an athletic family, how she identified when she was too burnt out and didn’t want to run anymore, and why it’s important to find your purpose. They discuss the mind and body connection, why inspiration can only last so long, and how to connect your workout to something bigger. Angela shares why doing the same thing over...
May 02, 2021•47 min•Ep. 213
On this Thursday’s episode, Sami and Aleen start with a listener NSW about unsubscribing from intense workout class emails and instead focusing on a more enjoyable workout like at-home yoga. They share some Non Scale Wins of their own, Aleen talks about how taking a break from working out can really be reinvigorating, and they discuss why taking the time to go on vacation is so important. Sami shares her experience going up in size, losing her period for 3 months, having high cholesterol for the...
Apr 29, 2021•31 min•Ep. 212
This week Sami and Aleen are joined by the one and only Tinx (Christina Najjar). They discuss how she got the name “Tinx” and went from having an established career in journalism to becoming as she says “the oldest Tik Tokker.” They discuss LA vs. NY beauty standards, why you should stop hating yourself, how she deals with the negative comments, and how she gets brand deals. Tinx breaks down the difference between Instagram vs. Tik Tok image and why she loves the unfiltered, unedited side of Tik...
Apr 25, 2021•48 min•Ep. 211
On this Dear DST, Aleen and Sami start by sharing some Non Scale Wins. Then, they react to a Dear DST email about what to do if diet culture is stealing your friend from you. They also examine the best way to talk to your friend about their disordered eating and if you really should confront them on their struggles. Finally, they discuss why gaining and losing weight is completely normal and the best way to be a supportive, compassionate friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Apr 22, 2021•21 min•Ep. 210
This week, Sami and Aleen discuss relationships and weight gain. Aleen reveals why she had to return her Peloton treadmill, and together they unpack why feeling like your partner won’t accept you can be such a struggle. The two of them get extremely vulnerable and share raw conversations they’ve recently had with their partners. Then they discuss if being in a relationship or being married makes you feel more confident and what exactly it means to be an energizer bunny. Plus, they answer listene...
Apr 18, 2021•44 min•Ep. 209
In this week’s Dear DST, Sami and Aleen share their advice on what they wish they knew going into their 20s. They discuss the struggle of post grad life and finding your path. Specifically, the process of figuring out who you are and who you want to be. They break down the feeling of being trapped behind labels and their personal experience dealing with it. They share what it's like going through the bumpy ride, but break down what to expect and why it’s okay and part of the process of growing u...
Apr 15, 2021•24 min•Ep. 208
On this Thursday’s episode, Sami shares her birthday plans and the theme of her outdoor party (yes, masks will be provided). They react to a listener Non Scale Win from a Mom of 2 (who is also in her 30s) that is making it a point not to talk badly about herself or her body in front of her daughters. Then they read a Dear DST about quarantine weight gain, moving back in with their parents over quarantine, and once again eating around family after struggling with an eating disorder. Plus, how to ...
Apr 08, 2021•15 min•Ep. 206
Sami and Aleen convene for an emergency recording session to break down the Khloé Kardashian unedited photo fiasco. They cover all the drama: Was the unedited photo of Khloé in a bathing suit really leaked on MJ’s finsta or by a Kardashian assistant? They react to the Kardashians’ negative response to this scandal and question why KKW’s CMO was the one responding to the Khloé drama. Where’s the Good American PR agent when you need them? They discuss it all, from why some people are literally get...
Apr 06, 2021•22 min•Ep. 205
This week Sami and Aleen are talking all about how diet culture often dictates (and sometimes ruins) how we experience vacations. They start with an immediate reaction to RHSLC’s Jen Shah getting arrested on fraud charges. Then they dive into a conversation about the urge to lose weight before going on vacation, as Aleen and Sami discuss upcoming travel and how they are preparing themselves mentally. They discuss the struggle to restrict what you eat and drink on vacation and the anxiety that co...
Apr 04, 2021•48 min•Ep. 204
On this Thursday’s episode, Aleen shares a Non Scale Win about finally getting a COVID vaccine and Sami tells us about her recent return to cardio. They discuss the process of going to the vaccine site and how easy and organized it was to complete. Meanwhile, Sami tries (and eventually fails) to book a vaccine appointment online. Finally, Aleen tells us all about the moment she found out she was approved to buy her first house and basically became a mortgage expert overnight. Learn more about yo...
Apr 01, 2021•21 min•Ep. 203
In this week’s DST, Sami and Aleen are joined by ABC News’ chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. They first talk about how Dr. Ashton became ABC’s medical correspondent, working nonstop 15 hour work days covering coronavirus, as well as conferring with Dr. Anthony Fauci throughout the pandemic. Dr. Ashton advises some proper medical precautions and how we can continue to protect ourselves and our loved ones, what the new normal is going to look like, and the risks and benefits of gett...
Mar 28, 2021•44 min•Ep. 202
In this week’s Dear DST, Sami and Aleen start off with some Non Scale Wins, including one about making more conscious food choices and curbing emotional eating. Next, a lister writes in with a NSW of her own about embracing her love of milk chocolate (and fully savoring it). The Dear DST email is all about adopting an anti-diet mindset, but still feeling conflicted in attaching guilt to weight loss. Can intuitive eating be part of the puzzle? Sami and Aleen offer tips on how to feel tuned in to ...
Mar 25, 2021•27 min•Ep. 201
This week, we start with a recap of Aleen’s birthday and Sami’s near death experience (no, that’s not an exaggeration). They talk about getting back on that cardio, Aleen getting her first pair of maternity jeans, and Sami’s list of things she looks forward to experiencing once normal life resumes. Then they dive into a conversation about making your post-pandemic body debut and the anxiety that comes along with people seeing your what you look like after so much time. They close with some tips ...
Mar 21, 2021•42 min•Ep. 200
On this Dear DST episode, Sami and Aleen start with a listener Non Scale Win about ditching a pair of pants that were too tight (and opting for a more comfortable option in its place). They share some Non Scale Wins of their own, including one about overcoming body checking habits and creating healthy boundaries. Then a listener writes in a Dear DST email about finding a bra that actually fits when you have a bigger bust. They talk about why it’s so hard to find plus-size clothing, give tips on ...
Mar 18, 2021•21 min•Ep. 199
This week Sami and Aleen are joined by writer, author, and cultural critic Anne Helen Petersen to talk about burnout and finding balance in a work-from-home environment. They begin with a conversation about how Anne’s obsession with pop culture growing up (hello Entertainment Weekly) led her to get a PhD in celebrity studies. They talk about the toxicity of tabloid culture, including how the media policed and shamed Kim Kardashian during her first pregnancy, and how it’s affecting people like Me...
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 198
This Dear DST episode (presented by Differin) is all about taking care of your skin and dealing with adult acne. Sami and Aleen start with a story about conquering a mountain (like literally, a black diamond slope) and a win about not comparing your body to others. The listener Non Scale Win is an inspiring story about throwing on a bikini and going to the pool. Then the Dear DST email is from a listener who is embarrassed by her acne breakouts and looking for advice. They talk about how to trea...
Mar 11, 2021•31 min•Ep. 197
This week Sami and Aleen are joined by influencer, Curve model, and TikTok star Remi Bader. They begin with a conversation about how Remi went from losing her job in a pandemic to starting a modeling career and gaining a huge TikTok following. She tells us where the idea for “realistic clothing hauls” on TikTok came from, and they discuss why it’s so hard to predict how something is going to fit when you order online. They talk about the all-too-relatable experience of getting pressure from fami...
Mar 07, 2021•47 min•Ep. 196
On this Dear DST episode Sami and Aleen start with some Non Scale Wins and a conversation about finally getting a big secret off your chest. A listener writes in with an NSW about buying a coat that was too tight in the shoulders, but nothing a pair of scissors couldn’t fix. Then the Dear DST email is all about feeling like an imposter in your own body after losing weight. An emailer writes in to ask why she isn’t confident in her own body after the weight loss, especially when it comes to meeti...
Mar 04, 2021•18 min•Ep. 195
Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about pregnancy, conception, miscarriage, and other sensitive material. Aleen shares the long-awaited news that she’s pregnant and ready to tell us all about it. They start with details about how far along she is, how she was able to keep it a secret, and what morning sickness is really like (not fun, if you’re wondering). They discuss the process of going off birth control and trying to conceive, with some useful tips for what to do when you’...
Feb 28, 2021•54 min•Ep. 194
Sami and Aleen start this Dear DST episode with a listener Non Scale Win about throwing away old clothes that were holding her back (and buying more comfortable options in their place). They talk about embarking on a cross-country drive, getting a treadmill for the home, and enjoying a pint of ice cream without checking the label. They also dive deeper into the challenge of taking a picture of yourself without judging your own body. The Dear DST email is all about trying to get off the roller co...
Feb 25, 2021•28 min•Ep. 193
Sami and Aleen are joined once again by DST favorite Jared Freid to talk about his new comedy special and trying to maintain a positive body image while living with your parents. They start with a reflection on the Valentine’s Day holiday (including how to post about it on IG) and why we end up comparing our problems to everyone else’s. They talk about the challenge of living with your parents when you’re trying to lose weight (or not lose weight) as Jared tells a story about going to the beach ...
Feb 21, 2021•58 min•Ep. 192
This week’s Dear DST episode starts with a great listener NSW about not treating Super Bowl food like a last meal and just letting yourself enjoy the snacks. Sami and Aleen share some Non Scale Wins of their own, including one about buying (and savoring) some donuts. Then a listener writes in to ask whether or not she should call out her friends and family for voicing their extreme dieting opinions. Is it fair to point out other peoples’ triggering comments or should you just focus on your own r...
Feb 18, 2021•22 min•Ep. 191
Aleen and Sami are joined once again by Katie Sturino, influencer and author of the new book Body Talk. They react to last week’s lackluster Super Bowl halftime show (why can’t a woman get away with just standing around like that?) which leads to a conversation about the way people talk about celebs like Adele and Rebel Wilson losing weight. They talk about Blake Lively publicly praising Katie for calling out fashion brands for not being size inclusive enough. She explains why brands actually wo...
Feb 14, 2021•54 min•Ep. 190
Sami and Aleen start the show with a listener Non Scale Win about not finishing the burrito and forgetting it was even in the fridge (can you imagine!). Plus, they share a win about buying the cereal you’re craving, and another about posing in front of the mirror in a way that makes you feel empowered. If we avoid the mirror, are we just avoiding the body acceptance piece of recovery? Then they read a listener-submitted Dear DST all about gaining weight after she bought her wedding dress and whe...
Feb 11, 2021•28 min•Ep. 189
