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 c...
Feb 26, 2023•55 min•Ep. 397
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 ...
Feb 23, 2023•47 min•Ep. 396
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 en...
Feb 19, 2023•54 min•Ep. 395
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 routine...
Feb 16, 2023•45 min•Ep. 394
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 abou...
Feb 13, 2023•40 min
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 wi...
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 393
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 ...
Feb 09, 2023•45 min•Ep. 392
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 ...
Feb 05, 2023•49 min•Ep. 391
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...
Feb 02, 2023•41 min•Ep. 390
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 Friend...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 389
Oh, oh, oh the Ozempic convo continues. Remy and Emily chat about a recent interview with the other Remi (Bader), who spoke out about her experience using Ozempic—and what happened when she stopped taking it. This leads into a convo about keeping up with habits and the pressure that comes with, before Emily shares a triggering experience she had while on vacation. Re: a fatphobic point of view coming from someone Emily considers herself close to. Remy and Emily unpack the struggles of being stuc...
Jan 26, 2023•52 min•Ep. 388
Back by popular demand, entrepreneur, author, body acceptance advocate, and DST regular, Katie Sturino joins Remy and Emily on the podcast *audibly says yay*. For those who aren’t familiar with Katie’s wide array of projects, she shares how she got started with her viral #SuperSizeTheLook series along with starting her body care company, Megababe. Re: products for problems that every body has, from thigh chafing to boob sweat. This transitions into a convo about the lack of accessibility in fash...
Jan 22, 2023•59 min•Ep. 387
Enter the 2023 trend forecast: health and wellness edition. Remy and Emily read through a recent Cosmopolitan magazine article, predicting all of the ins and outs of upcoming health and wellness trends. From Ayurvedic medicine to gut health to having multiple orgasms, they unpack all of the trends they’re loving (and which ones they could pass on). Remy even adds her own prediction to the mix, that baby time is back—napping, lotioning your whole body, snuggling with stuffed animals (re: Squishma...
Jan 19, 2023•41 min•Ep. 386
Let’s talk about sex, baby, let’s talk about how relationships and body image intertwine and affect each other. Remy and Emily get into the struggles of having negative body image while in a relationship, and share some personal experiences. Re: always trying to fit into somebody else’s mold of the perfect partner, the v inappropriate (and cruel) ways people comment on women’s bodies, and feeling like a pawn. This leads into a convo about the nuances of sex and self esteem, and the importance of...
Jan 15, 2023•52 min•Ep. 385
We hope you’re hungry (for some celeb tea). Remy and Emily discuss a few delicious celebrity-focused Scoop Du Jours, starting off with the recent uptick in buccal fat removals. ICYMI, it’s a plastic surgery that creates the hallowed cheek and snatched jawline look (rumored to have been done by Miley Cyrus, Lea Michele, Bella Hadid). They wonder, how many procedures do celebrities routinely have done? Emily says it best—money is the best lotion. They get into how quickly surgical trends come and ...
Jan 12, 2023•29 min•Ep. 384
What really is intuitive eating? How can you meal plan without focusing on weight loss? What even is health? Brittany Modell—registered dietician, intuitive eating counselor, body image coach, and long time DST listener—joins Remy and Emily to talk about it all. Brittany shares her background and how she went from spending two decades of her life actively trying to lose weight, to then transition into intuitive eating. She unpacks what attracted her to intuitive eating at first, what it even is,...
Jan 08, 2023•57 min•Ep. 383
Remy and Emily dive in with a scoop du jour article all about a nutrition curriculum taught at NYU, which focuses on weight loss and the promotion of diet culture. They unpack the problematic course, which leads into a convo about nutritionists. Emily shares her personal experience with nutritionists, and gets into the benefits of seeing a weight-neutral registered dietician, rather than a nutritionist. Remy and Emily then break down the emphasis the healthcare industry places on weight, re: bod...
Jan 05, 2023•27 min•Ep. 382
Remy and Emily ring in the new year with a quick rendition of Auld Lang Syne (they promise to learn to harmonize in 2023). Then onto the much anticipated topic du jour—resolutions. Emily shares how she makes resolutions she can keep (like wearing more yellow), while Remy actually makes resolutions on her birthday instead. This year, however, they’re coming in with New Year’s goals aplenty. Emily is up first, and shares her list: watching The Godfather (finally), journaling, maintaining a consist...
Jan 01, 2023•40 min•Ep. 381
TW: This episode discusses eating disorders and disordered eating. Remy and Emily start off with some talk about TikTok. A study from the University of Vermont found that TikTok perpetuates toxic diet culture among teens and young adults, and Remy and Emily have thoughts. They unpack some TikTok trends that might play a part in this, re: “What I Eat In A Day,” “That Girl” lifestyle videos, and the ones that show body checking. But why aren’t medical professionals’ videos going viral? Emily bring...
Dec 29, 2022•41 min•Ep. 380
Naturally, today’s episode is about all things holiday. They start off by reminiscing on the last one (tbt to Thanksgiving), before getting into the great debate: which holiday foods are overrated? Emily crosses latkes right off the list—they’re underrated, if anything. They talk about some of their fav holiday recipes, before Emily shares a life update. She has been taking a break from drinking, and realized she doesn’t miss it at all. They debrief, before getting back into holiday talk. Remy a...
Dec 25, 2022•50 min•Ep. 379
We can all agree that the early aughts did not make body acceptance easy. Remy and Emily share a DST listener’s Glamour article (shoutout Michelle), all about this topic and how the early 2000s fostered body image issues. Emily brings up that v problematic Paris Hilton book (you know, the one that recommends clubbing to dance away calories), which leads into a convo about how pop culture and TV glamorize thinness. Re: Gilmore Girls and the infamous Kim Kardashian and Marilyn Monroe dress situati...
Dec 22, 2022•25 min•Ep. 378
Stars—are they really just like us? Joining Remy and Emily today is special guest Peter Grossman, a former employee of Us Weekly and Rolling Stone and an aficionado of the “Stars—They’re Just Like Us!” column. Peter unpacks that infamous section of the magazine: he shares the original intention, how it came about, and his role in it as a photo editor. The short answer? No, they’re not like you, but for that one moment while they’re photographed at the supermarket, they’re kind of close. Peter te...
Dec 18, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 377
Two scoops in a waffle cone, please. Remy and Emily unpack double scoop du jours, starting with those AI portraits you’ve been seeing all over your Instagram feeds. Emily hasn’t tried the technology, but Remy has, and it didn’t have the effect she was anticipating. After seeing the AI’s *perfect* version of herself (by Eurocentric beauty standards), she realized that her imperfections are what make her, well, her. How’s that for some unexpected self love? Then onto today’s second scoop. Remy and...
Dec 15, 2022•44 min•Ep. 376
Alyssa Amoroso wears many, many hats (in life and in fashion). Aka @Publyssity on Instagram, Alyssa joins Remy and Emily today to talk about all things body image, relationships and self worth, and of course, *fashion*. A former publicist turned influencer, Alyssa gives the 411 on her professional background before getting into her personal experiences with fashion. She shares how her body has changed, the newfound food allergies she’s been dealing with, and her struggles with self-talk. They ta...
Dec 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 375
What time is it? TikTopics time, obvi. Remy and Emily are debriefing some TikToks that cover it all—body image, dating, societal norms. First up is one woman’s video about dating in a larger body. Remy wonders, do you have to present yourself so completely online, before someone can judge whether or not they’d date you? This leads into a walk down memory lane of Remy and Emily’s dating stories’ past (a trip to Florida and a matchmaker are involved). Then onto another video, all about the v probl...
Dec 08, 2022•36 min•Ep. 374
When you google “dressing for your body” a lot of different things pop up, most with the goal of looking “flattering.” But wtf does “flattering” even mean? Remy and Emily unpack it all on today’s episode, which is not about dressing for your body type, but dressing FOR your body (yes, there’s a difference). They discuss a recent article about the workplace dress code post-Covid, which begs the question—what is considered distracting clothing, and why? This leads into a convo about personal unifo...
Dec 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 373
Today's ep starts with Remy’s fav platform—TikTok. She and Emily discuss some recent videos that Remy found, starting with one about the education of body image in schools (or realistically, the lack thereof). This leads into another video about how speaking negatively about your own body actually opens the door for others to doubt their bodies. Then onto yet another TikTok, which demonstrates a type of immersion therapy. Picture this: a woman is laying on the sidewalk with the purpose of gettin...
Dec 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 372
TW: This episode discusses restrictive eating, weight loss, and eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. Now that we’re all good friends here, Emily is getting personal about her body journey. She and Remy preface the episode by saying that their experiences might not be the same as everyone else’s, and that recovery is a lifelong process. Then, Emily gets into her journ’. She shares how weight became a source of guilt in her life, and details how her family played a part, her experienc...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 371
Do you ever feel anxious around Thanksgiving? ’Cause, same. Remy and Emily get right to it and chat about all of the things, re: restriction around food, body image issues, difficult moments with family. They unpack the pressures surrounding the holiday, and Emily shares how she has changed her mindset to actually enjoy the day (remember to take it little by little). Then Remy asks the important q: what time do you have Thanksgiving? They get into lots of other listener-submitted Thanksgiving de...
Nov 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 370
Remy and Emily are joined by a v exciting guest today—fat activist and content creator, Megan Ixim. Emily tells Remy how they originally met (Megan dated one of Emily’s friends), and how Emily remembers Megan as the first person to introduce her to the fat acceptance movement. But before Megan became a fat-positive activist, she was a 9-year-old girl doing Weight Watchers. Megan shares her whole backstory, including how she put in the work to not just feel neutral, but positive about herself. Th...
Nov 20, 2022•59 min•Ep. 369
