In our first ever live episode - recorded from Kings Place for the 2022 London Podcast Festival - Jameela is joined by actress and author Rebecca Humphries. They discuss Rebecca's very public breakup with her cheating partner, why she missed the red flags in their relationship, what love-bombing is and what it feels like, why she felt she had to be the "cool girl" when dating, why it's important for her to take accountability for her own role in the relationship, and more. Check out Rebecca Hump...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Comedian Sophie Duker joins Jameela this week to discuss the childhood experiences she is still processing in therapy, the experience of receiving backlash for an out-of-context joke and how unsafe it made her feel, why her pansexuality makes her joyful, coming out to her mom onstage and her mom completely missing it, what to expect at a sex party, and more. Follow Sophie on Instagram and Twitter @sophiedukebox If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected] , and we may ...
Sep 16, 2022•52 min
Journalist and podcaster Sam Sanders joins Jameela this week to share about his conservative Christian childhood, his first experience with a therapist, the pivot point in his journalism career, how the Pulse nightclub shooting helped him open up to his audience, how cultural conversations are great agents of change, finding joy in the small moments, and more. Listen to Sam on his pop culture podcast Into It: A Vulture Podcast , or on Vibe Check also with Saeed Jones & Zach Stafford . Follow Sam...
Sep 09, 2022•57 min
Comedian and podcaster Ashley Ray joins Jameela to discuss the different ways therapy has helped her, how being weighed in front of her class in sixth grade kickstarted her eating disorder, how her mother's long distance relationship helped Ashley discover her own desire for polyamory, the responsibilities and romance of a polyamorous relationship, what people get wrong about polyamory, and more. Check out Ashley Ray's new podcast - TV, I Say with Ashley Ray - wherever you listen! Follow Ashley ...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Author and activist Travis Alabanza joins Jameela this week to discuss their jarring experience with the British press, their journey with gender and considering transitioning, the intersection of class and gender politics, the different ways respect can look, Travis' advice for raising a child as they are, and more. Check out Travis's new book - None of the Above: Reflections of Life Beyond the Binary You can follow Travis on Instagram and Twitter @travisalabanza If you have a question for Jame...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr
Actor and authorZacharyLevijoins Jameela this week to share his incredible mental health journey. They discuss his painful childhood and how generational trauma is passed down, Zachary's initial hesitation to take anti-depressants and the conversations which changed his mind, why love is truly the answer the world needs, and more. Check out Zachary Levi's book - Radical Love - wherever books are sold! You can follow Zachary Levi on Instagram and Twitter @zacharylevi If you have a question for Ja...
Aug 19, 2022•51 min
Actor, stand-up, and author Cameron Esposito joins Jameela this week to discuss their relationship with their eating disorder and struggling with their gender identity, how they realized they are gender-fluid and what that means to them, how taking their top off on network television has helped them love their body, and more. Check out Cameron Esposito's book - Save Yourself - wherever books are sold . And listen to Cameron's podcast - Queery. You can follow Cameron on Instagram and Twitter @cam...
Aug 12, 2022•59 min
Actor, activist, and newly-minted author Constance Wu joins Jameela this week to discuss her new book - Making A Scene. They discuss learning from your mistakes and offering others grace for their own, why we shouldn't dismiss stereotypes but rather make them more human, and more. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected] , and we may ask it in a future episode! You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website I Weigh has amazing merch – check ...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Actor, comedian, and dear friend Harry Trevaldwyn joins Jameela this week to answer your questions! They talk about what they would say to their younger selves, how to know when to walk away from an argument, how to best heal after a breakup, advice for communicating in a romantic relationship, and more. You can follow Harry Trevaldwyn on Instagram and Twitter @Harrytrevaldwyn If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected] , and we may ask it in a future episode! You can...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr
Comedian, host, writer, and activist Adam Conover joins Jameela this week to encourage us all in the ways local government matters. They discuss the importance of - and Adam's involvement in - local politics, how to access your political power, why LA's upcoming mayoral election is so important, the Supreme Court's impact and how we got here, the homelessness problem and ways to fix it, and more. Check out Adam Conover's show - The G Word - on Netflix! Listen to Adam's podcast - Factually - wher...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr
Comedian and author Sofie Hagen joins Jameela this week to discuss their shared struggle with being too honest, feeling incredible after a nude photo shoot, the emotional work of comforting a supposed ally, how the pandemic quietly changed the experience of being fat, and more. Listen to Sofie's podcast - Bad People - wherever you get your podcasts. And check out Sofie's book - Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink You You can follow Sofie on Instagram @sofiehagendk and Twit...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week, the meme-master himself - George Resch aka Tank Sinatra - joins Jameela to discuss how his successful Instagram account Tanks Good News got started, what he has learned about generational trauma, his journey working through addiction and co-dependency, what he teaches his young sons, and more. **CONTENT WARNING** - There are mentions of self-harm in the first third of the episode, before the first ad break. If you are feeling sensitive to this, feel free to skip the first and join us ...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min
Clinical Psychiatrist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula joins Jameela this week to explain the ins and outs of narcissism. They cover what it is, the different forms it takes, how the world encourages narcissism in its leaders, how to recognize narcissism in a relationship, the ways narcissism is nurtured, how to survive in a relationship with a narcissist, and more. Check out Dr. Ramani Durvasula's books on narcissism, Don't You Know Who I Am and Should I Stay or Should I Go wherever books are so...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Comedian, author, and activist Grace Campbell joins Jameela this week to talk about her upcoming Edinburgh show, her complicated relationship with men, where her stunning confidence comes from, why she gave herself a "man ban," it being okay to say you want a relationship, conquering her fear of being alone, and more. Follow Grace Campbell on Instagram @disgracecampbell and Twitter @GraceCampbell If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected] , and we may ask it in a fut...
Jun 24, 2022•52 min
Comedian, author, and 'Bob Hearts Abishola' EP/writer/actor, Gina Yashere, joins Jameela this week to discuss a career marked by perseverance, why she never stopped believing in herself, leaving a career in engineering to become what her mother called "a clown," the glass ceiling for black comedians in the UK, almost missing a meeting with sitcom legend Chuck Lorre, opening doors for other performers like London Hughes, and more. Check out Gina's book - Cack-Handed - wherever books are sold! Fol...
Jun 17, 2022•43 min
This week, body confidence and self-acceptance influencer Alex Light joins Jameela to discuss her personal recovery journey from an eating disorder, the realization that diets don't work, the repercussions she and Jameela share from years of dieting, why the healing process is slow but worthwhile, why it's okay to gain weight, and more. Check out Alex Light's new book - You Are Not A Before Picture: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/you-are-not-a-before-picture-alex-light?variant=3999420697...
Jun 10, 2022•52 min
Writer, activist, and founder of The Everyday Sexism Project Laura Bates joins Jameela this week to discuss what has changed since she started Everyday Sexism 10 years ago, the ways that all the authorities/systems are failing women, how rape is practically decriminalized in the UK, how men's issues are important to feminism as well, the importance of sharing stories, and more. Check out Laura Bates' most recent book - Fix The System, Not the Women You can follow Everyday Sexism on Twitter @ever...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr
Comedian, podcast queen, and author Erin Gibson joins Jameela to discuss how they are feeling about the current abortion crisis, the way the media's fearmongering affects everyone, what the heck conspirituality is, Erin's journey to finding peace from her depression, the importance of local politics, where to start in making a political difference, and more. Check out Erin's book Feminasty, wherever books are sold: https://www.feminasty.com/ You can follow Erin on Instagram @gibblertron You can ...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Actor, disabilities activist, and Youtube influencer Lauren "Lolo" Spencer joins Jameela this week to discuss her diagnosis of ALS at a very young age, how the people she loved came around her in difficult times, fighting for "non-medical" acting roles, why she started her Youtube channel Sitting Pretty, the monetary issues that face disabled people, the challenges of dating, what she hopes to see change in the world for disabled people, and more. Check out Lolo's Youtube channel - Sitting Prett...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In response to the national conversation around Roe v. Wade, we are re-releasing a favorite episode which goes in-depth on the importance of abortion. Actor, director, writer, and newly-minted podcaster Elizabeth Banks joins Jameela this week to discuss the ways PMS can affect your mental health, why Elizabeth is fighting so hard for reproductive rights, and how Elizabeth loves to wear dresses when directing movies. Elizabeth's podcast - MY BODY MY PODCAST is out now on Audible! If you have a qu...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min
CEO of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, joins Jameela to discuss loving the single life, how she discovered a gap in the porn market, why "social sex" is the answer to the porn industry's problems, the importance of sex education at every age, love as a kink, the patriarchal-fueled obstacles she faces building her company, and more. Check out Cindy's website - Make Love Not Porn : https://makelovenotporn.tv/ If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected] , and we may as...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson joins Jameela this week to discuss her recent diagnosis of bipolar 2, embracing medication, processing the stigma around bipolar to write a stand-up special around it, her relationship with food and finding intuitive eating, wishing for more open-ness around plastic surgery, what a "clelfi" is and why it is so revolutionary, and more. Check out Taylor's newest Netflix special - Look At You Follow Taylor Tomlinson on Instagram @taylortomlinson If you have a ques...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr
Documentarians Abby Epstein & Ricki Lake join Jameela this week to discuss their documentary - The Business Of Birth Control. They discuss the history of the contraceptive pill, how many of its side effects have been downplayed by Big Pharma, the dangers surrounding the birth control pill, the importance of women being able to make an informed choice, why the media refuses to talk about this documentary, and more. **DISCLAIMER - To be clear, this episode is not anti-pill. It is pro-contracepti...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Author and everyone's favorite medium Tyler Henry joins Jameela this week to discuss how he learned about his gifting, how his gift affects his daily life, how to tell the difference between intrusive thoughts and intuition, what he believes the afterlife is made of, how he creates healthy boundaries for himself in his work, the intuitiveness of children, how to manage scarier experiences with spirits, and more. Check out Tyler's Netflix series: Life After Death - https://www.netflix.com/title/8...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min
For our 2-year anniversary episode, Jameela is joined by actor and activist Evan Rachel Wood. They discuss her work with The Phoenix Act and making actual legislative change for domestic abuse survivors, the different ways domestic abuse can happen and how it affects the survivor, her own experiences and journey towards healing, how becoming a mother helped her grow, the joy and freedom one can find in autonomy, and more. Watch Evan's docuseries Phoenix Rising on HBO Max. You can follow Evan Rac...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Zarlasht Halaimzai joins Jameela this week to share about her organization Amna - which works to provide psychosocial support for refugees. They discuss Zarlasht's own experience as a refugee fleeing the war in Afghanistan, how we can learn from the response towards Ukrainian refugees, the key things displaced people need, Amna's focus to creating safe spaces for children to talk and play, and more. To learn more about Zarlasht's work at Amna, check out their website: www.amna.org You can follow...
Apr 01, 2022•56 min
Comedian, actor, and writer Natasha Leggero joins Jameela this week to discuss loving men who were/are DJs, why Natasha changed her mind about having kids, what she wants her daughter to learn and understand, how Natasha became so unapologetic, and balancing her ambition and her desire to be with her child, and more. Check out the new show Natasha hosts on TBS - Rat in the Kitchen . Check out the trailer for Natasha Leggero's new show here - Rat in the Kitchen : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W...
Mar 25, 2022•55 min
Podcaster, actor, comedian, and the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley, joins Jameela this week to discuss the craziness of the audition process and finding your own authenticity within it, Laci re-learning to love her body like she did when she was younger, the ways colorism has affected her life and the racism she faced when iCarly announced her casting on the show, why she loves the work she does, and more. Check out Laci's podcast - Scam Goddess : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scam-go...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Journalist, political commentator, and author Owen Jones joins Jameela this week to discuss why he is a Democratic Socialist, the difference between the welfare state vs. universal income, a brief history of socialism and why it is so often unfairly villainized, why Owen is hopeful for progress, and his advice to those who want to oppose capitalism while also participating in society. Check out Owen's podcast - The Owen Jones Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-owen-jones-podcast...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Author, showrunner, "Mose" from the Office, and creator of The Good Place Mike Schur joins Jameela this week to discuss casting Jameela as Tahani, Jameela learning good set behavior (and not showing everyone funny porn), Mike's "no assholes" rule, why The Trolley Problem is so complicated, what Mike learned from Lost creator Damon Lindelof, and more. They wrap things up by answering listener questions about Mike's favorite curse word replacements and what we owe each other. Check out Mike Schur'...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 23 min
