This week, Jameela is joined by director, producer and sexuality educator A'magine Goddard to discuss her award-winning new documentary 'At Your Cervix' that breaks the silence about the continuous violation of bodily autonomy for educational purposes. Jameela and A'magine discuss the history of gynecology and obstetrics, why non-consensual pelvic exams on patients under anesthesia must end along with the many gynecological teaching alternatives, and plenty more. A warning before listening, this...
Nov 14, 2023•56 min
Join Jameela solo this week as she answers your questions about making space for yourself, the 24/7 news cycle, trusting & working with our bodies, and our mental health. You'll hear stories about how Jameela reorganizes her brain when it comes to imposter syndrome and embracing funny failure moments, the long game of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and as we farewell spooky season, Jameela answers the question: Do you believe in ghosts? Further I Weigh listening: Invisible Illnesses wi...
Nov 07, 2023•49 min
This week, Jameela is joined by one of her good friends, Simon Rex, known for the Scary Movie series, as the 'Red Rocket' award-winning actor, former MTV VJ, and his music alter ego, Dirt Nasty. They discuss the steep rise and fall of working in the entertainment industry, especially Simon's visibility in the early canon of Internet scandals (plus a recent ethical decision regarding Meghan Markle), along with adult mental health in the context of childhood abandonment, the lack of solid represen...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min
With everything happening right now in the world, it's a good time to revisit Jameela's conversation with Seyi Akiwowo, Founder and Executive Director of Glitch, an organization committed to ending online abuse by educating people on how they can engage positively, respectfully and justly in all digital spaces. They discuss what it means to be a "digital citizen," being trauma-informed not trauma-led, self-care for black women, the ways both Seyi and Jameela have learned from their own internet ...
Oct 24, 2023•56 min
Jameela is joined this week by Irish-Nigerian bestselling author Emma Dabiri to find out where & why beauty standards started, how European philosophers created & influenced binary theory and what we can do to disconnect from these beauty standards. They discuss finding the pleasure in ritual and community, loving make-up (or not a la Pamela Anderson!), the importance and privilege of growing older and finding more ways to have value as modern women outside of appearance. Emma’s book "Disobedien...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 10 min
This week, podcaster and author Kelechi Okafor joins Jameela to explore the ultramodern themes of her debut collection of short stories called 'Edge of Here.' The pair discuss contemporary Black womanhood through the eyes of the media, the reversal of reproduction rights, bias in AI technologies and how we are already living within aspects of that future portrayed in TV shows like Black Mirror & the Handmaid’s Tale. They discuss what Kelechi's activism looks like, ceremonies of ancient cultures ...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Some news from Jameela this week. 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 it out at podswag.com Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected] Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram , Youtube and TikTok for more! Listen ...
Oct 06, 2023•3 min
This week, Jameela is joined by crime journalist and activist Isla Traquair and they cover her long spanning career reporting on true crime to recently becoming a victim of emotional violence and stalking herself. They discuss the mental health impact of stalking & navigating the justice system, the grim statistics of convictions along with the lengths women need to go to to stay safe and establish their boundaries. They talk about supporting survivors, victims and their families, and Isla share...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Jameela is joined by campaigner and writer Gina Martin, and in this optimistic conversation about creating change for equal rights around the world, they discuss how anyone can show up and support activism (especially offline in real spaces) and what this activism work can look like. They talk about how Gina’s new book ‘No Offence, But’ gives us context and can help stop stereotypical phrases in our modern language, how we can all support modern masculinity, what transformational accountability ...
Sep 22, 2023•56 min
Jameela is joined by author, journalist, and broadcaster Caitlin Moran for this special live episode - recorded from Kings Place for the 2023 London Podcast Festival. Jameela & Caitlin take the stage to talk about modern masculinity and some of the heartbreaking research Caitlin has discovered in writing her latest book ‘What About Men?’. They about the loneliness of men and how we all need to prepare for our mental health now and later in life and how it benefits us all to be a better version o...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This week, Jameela is joined by comedian, writer, actress and NEW author, London Hughes! We hear the real-life stories, mess & chaos of dreaming big as London recounts her steps (and knockbacks) in the UK comedy & entertainment world, and how she remains resilient despite circumstances beyond her control. Jameela & London discuss everything from Beyoncé to The Pussycat Dolls, how empty we can feel experiencing success, cancel culture antics over the years, and we’ll never look at puppeteers in t...
Sep 08, 2023•58 min
Certified Lymphedema Therapist Lisa Levitt Gainsley joins Jameela this week to talk all things LYMPH! We learn how our gut houses 70% of our body's lymphoid immune cells and what that means, how stress brings on inflammation and also how we can take control of helping our bodies release the waste from our lymph nodes. Lisa & Jameela talk about how we can take care of our bodies early and often, how our organs have different emotions, and what modern toxins are ending up in our bodies and what we...
Sep 01, 2023•53 min
Canadian activist, podcaster and writer Clementine Morrigan joins Jameela this week and they dive right into the human impact of cancel culture, why it erodes trust and why it's bad for us to dehumanize ourselves. Clementine & Jameela cover ethical vulnerabilities, celebrities, and ask: are you outsourcing your integrity? This is a raw conversation that invites you to set boundaries and command your own world view but also this is an open discussion that covers topics such as domestic violence, ...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Former Olympian, Ultrarunner, filmmaker and author Alexi Pappas joins Jameela this week to talk about post-Olympic depression and all kinds of athlete mentality including the importance of puberty and commitment to goals, how we can change our vocabulary to help body pain and mental health, and how a humbling experience in a marathon in New York City brought Alexi comfort and peer support. Check out Alexi’s young reader’s edition of 'Bravey' out Aug 22 and follow her on IG @alexipappas If you ha...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf joins Jameela this week to discuss how we can use our minds to detox and grow our brains. We discover we have the ability to manage our minds and by isolating ourselves from triggers, we’re masking our own resilience. They discuss the scale of trauma terminology and microaggressions, the mind-body connection and much more. Find more information about Dr. Caroline Leaf on her website www.drleaf.com and follow her on Instagram @drcarolineleaf . Dr. Leaf’s...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Re-releasing this insightful conversation between Jameela & psychotherapist, author, and podcaster-extraordinaire Esther Perel, as her podcast 'Where Should We Begin?' returns for a new season. The two discuss how our expectations of marriage have changed over the past 100 years, why you aren’t feeling sexy after the pandemic, why polyamory still feels taboo (even though it shouldn’t!), why infidelity isn’t necessarily a death knell of a relationship, and more. Follow Esther on Instagram @esther...
Aug 04, 2023•58 min
Comedian & co-host of the podcast 'Best Friends', Sasheer Zamata joins Jameela this week and they cover everything from period pain, masturbating, shaving heads and secrets we no longer need to keep private. Sasheer talks about her mental health journey and how it manifested itself physically during the pandemic and they both enjoy - and you will too - hearing Sasheer's favorite stand up crowd work moments. Follow Sasheer on Instagram @thesheertruth and find her podcast 'Best Friends' with Nicol...
Jul 28, 2023•57 min
The Trenches founder & UK based psychotherapist Seerut K. Chawla joins Jameela this week to discuss mental health within the social media space, what it does to our brains, and why we gravitate towards pop psych trends and Instatherapy. They dig into how our modern mental health labels and terminology are collapsing, with Seerut introducing us to Concept Creep. This is an open and frank conversation about mental wellness with references to sexual violence. Follow Seerut on Instagram @seerutkchaw...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Cognitive scientist and host of the podcast 'A Slight Change of Plans' Maya Shankar joins Jameela this week to discuss what we attach to our identity, how there is a competitive advantage to being great listeners, what could be the antidote to loneliness and we find out the three types of empathy and discover maybe Jameela does have empathy after all. Check out Maya's podcast - A Slight Change of Plans - wherever you listen - and look out for her TED Talk (available from July 25th, 2023): Who ar...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min
This week, Jameela is back on the mic solo to answer your questions! She shares stories on The Good Place audition process, how animals play such a big part in our lives, how to be bold along with how to deal with being a person of great heights, 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 it out at podswag.com Se...
Jul 07, 2023•58 min
Actor, podcaster, and most thoughtful man Penn Badgley joins Jameela and the two ponder life, love and fame. They discuss his experience becoming an adult in the limelight, what it feels like to be heavily sexualized, why they both don't enjoy sex scenes, how his fame affects his children, his personal journey with finding peace and happiness, and together they ask the toughest question - what is love? Check out Penn’s podcast - Podcrushed - wherever you listen. Follow Penn on Instagram @pennbad...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Author and podcaster Elise Loehnen joins Jameela this week to discuss her new book - On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. Together they cover the history of the seven deadly sins and their patriarchal origins, the importance and beauty of healthy relationships between men and women, why women are set up to tear women down, the dangers of wellness culture, and more. Check out Elise Loehnen's book - On Our Best Behavior - wherever books are sold. Follow E...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins Jameela to discuss what people may not know about the climate crisis, how a small number of people are responsible for a vast amount of the damage, why the responsibility percentages assigned to each country are misleading, how to manage mental health while being a public figure, Greta's autism diagnosis and how it empowers her to do her work, and more. Follow Greta and her work on Instagram & Twitter @gretathunberg If you have a question for Jameela, email ...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Activist and beauty influencer Mattxiv (aka Matt Bernstein) joins Jameela this week to discuss how to be hopeful while so much anti-lgbtq+ legislation is being encouraged, how he became a social advocate, why you don't have to be an influencer to have influence, his journey to understanding that his mental health wasn't a checklist to be completed, beauty standards in the gay community, and more. Follow Matt on Instagram & Twitter @mattxiv If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpo...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Comedian and friend Beth Stelling joins Jameela this week to answer listener questions about how to feel happy about one's weight heading into their wedding, how to move past exercise anxiety, how to be content while single, how to help friends celebrate their own bodies, and more. You can follow Beth Stelling on Instagram & Twitter @bethstelling 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...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Author and speaker Jamie Windust joins Jameela this week to share about their personal journey of trauma and healing. They discuss Jamie's experience of sexual assault, the resources that were available to them as a non-binary person, learning to accept the healing process, the importance of medication and therapy as well as reconnecting with oneself, how trauma looks different than we sometimes expect, and more. Follow Jamie Windust on Instagram & Twitter @jamie_windust If you have a question f...
May 26, 2023•53 min
Writer on Parks & Recreation and The Good Place, and showrunner on Bumper in Berlin -Megan Amram - joins Jameela to break down what is happening with the writers' strike. They discuss why more compensation is necessary, how the industry has changed due to streaming, how this strike will set precedents for other unions, what's going on with the industry and AI, and more. Follow Megan on Instagram & Twitter @meganamram If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected] , and w...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Mental health advocate, CEO of Prepare Your Mind, and son of the late great Robin Williams - Zak Williams - joins Jameela this week for an in-depth discussion on how to build out mental hygiene. They discuss his personal mental health journey, why digital overload is real issue for all of us, the power of good nutrition and sleep, how meditation has been game-changing for Zak, why multiple self-care approaches can be necessary, and more. Check out Zak's company - Prepare Your Mind - on Instagram...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min
TikTok legend, comedian, podcaster and mental health advocate Elyse Myers joins Jameela this week to discuss Elyse's experience with mental health, how her post-partum depression differed from her usual experience of depression, the toll staring at your face all day creating content can have on your mental health, how one teacher helped Elyse feel normal with her ADHD, and more. Check out Elyse's podcast - Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers - wherever you listen. Follow Elyse on Instagram @ely...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Comedian and author Zach Zimmerman joins Jameela this week to discuss his experience growing up in a conservative evangelical family, finding his own voice and sexuality, learning to still love his family despite drastic value differences, choosing antidepressants, the lie of "the perfect pound" making you more attractive, and more. Check out Zach Zimmerman's book - Is It Hot In Here (or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? - wherever books are sold. Follow Zach on...
Apr 28, 2023•58 min
