The Body Collective

The Body Collective is here to change the conversation about weight — to take everything we've learned about shame, unlearn it, and transform it into a source of power. Join hosts Katie Sturino, Hunter McGrady, Ashley Longshore, and Tracy Moore for a series of hilarious and informative conversations about everything from weight-loss medications to dating while plus-sized. With the help of some friends and expert guests, we’ll be creating a judgment-free zone to ask the tough questions and have the hard conversations so we can listen to our bodies, advocate for ourselves, and – ultimately – feel more comfortable in our skin.

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Episodes

Menopause & Aging With Confidence

In episode 5, we’re talking about how we can find strength as our bodies change throughout our lives. We’re chatting with Dr. Mary Claire Haver about her New York Times bestselling book, The New Menopause , and we’re debunking misconceptions we hold around aging. Plus, we’re breaking down what it means to be an athlete with New York Times columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom. In this last conversation of the series, you’ll also hear what our hosts have learned this season and how they plan to take ...

Oct 24, 2024•47 min

Fearless Style At Any Size

In episode 4, we’re talking about wearing what you want, when you want. And we have a special guest with us, Julee Wilson, who is beauty editor-at-large from Cosmopolitan magazine! She’s chatting with us about the evolution of plus-size representation in fashion and providing tips for putting together fits that feel good. The ladies talk about their formative fashion memories and how their personal style has evolved. Plus, we’re crowdsourcing favorite inclusive brands that are doing the work. Th...

Oct 17, 2024•49 min

Finding The Love You Deserve

In episode 3, we’re talking love, sex, and dating with Ronald Young Jr., the host of Weight For It podcast. The ladies discuss how they met their partners and alongside Ronald, they give advice on dating, IRL and on the apps. Because let’s be real: It can be hard out there, and even harder as a plus-size person! So much of how we relate to our bodies is about how we relate to one another – so we’re debunking what society tells us is attractive, and the ladies have great tips on how to find your ...

Oct 10, 2024•47 min

No One Has Time For Shame

In our first episode, we’re tackling shame head on! The hosts bring us back to their childhoods and discuss some of their earliest body memories. Plus, we hear what shame they’ve had to unlearn to come into their own as women today. You’ll hear more about how they self-talk to start the day, how they’re teaching their kids about body image, and why they relate to Venus sculptures carved 300 centuries ago. The Body Collective series is sponsored by WeightWatchers. The content in this podcast shou...

Oct 03, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1

Weight and Health: It’s Complicated

In episode 2, we’re asking: What does it mean to be healthy? We’ll talk about how to find a doctor who treats you with respect, and we chat about GLP-1s from the perspective of a doctor and a patient. Dr. Melanie Jay will share her experience as director of the NYU Langone Comprehensive Program on Obesity. And writer and editor Samhita Mukhopadhyay is here to discuss her firsthand experience going on and off GLP-1s. Plus, we’ll talk about whether or not we should ditch BMI altogether. The Body C...

Oct 03, 2024•41 min•Ep. 2

Welcome to The Body Collective (official trailer)

Welcome to the Body Collective. We’re on a mission to change the way we talk about weight. In this series, we're chatting with friends and experts to help us navigate the hard conversations so we can listen to our bodies, advocate for ourselves, and feel more comfortable in our skin. With the use of new weight-loss medications on the rise, people seem to be talking about weight more than ever — but how do we do so in a way that feels healthy, empowering, and informed? See omnystudio.com/listener...

Sep 24, 2024•2 min

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