Episodes

  • Nikocado Avocado’s Extreme Weight Loss Experiment

    Nikocado Avocado’s Extreme Weight Loss Experiment
    Sep 19 2024
    On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren start things off with a Good Body Grab Bag from a listener who shares how she was able to advocate for herself at the doctor’s office after repeatedly being told to basically shake off the pain. Then, they delve into today’s bizarre Scoop all about viral YouTube-er, Nikocado Avocado who has recently “pulled one over” on his fans. He’s typically known for his extreme muckbang style videos where he overeats food on camera. This resulted in significant weight gain but recently, he seemingly dropped 250 pounds overnight revealing in a shocking viral video that he’s actually been on a weight loss journey for a while now. This prompts a lively conversation about weight cycling and the sheer chaos of this social experiment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Do I Really Need To Eat Breakfast?

    Do I Really Need To Eat Breakfast?
    Sep 15 2024
    On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are talking all about the most hotly debated meal of the day, breakfast. Is it really the most important meal? Lauren definitely thinks so and possibly to a fault. Things start off passionately with some breakfast Food-Pinions before moving on to a deep dive on the pain points people have with the first meal of the day. For many, the concept of eating in the morning is simply “gross” and for others, there just doesn't seem to be time so what’s the answer?? Not to worry; we checked in with some RD’s to get their thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Can A Staycation Improve My Mental Health?

    Can A Staycation Improve My Mental Health?
    Sep 12 2024
    On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are bringing you some piping hot Self Care Shares. Lauren tells us all about her recent staycation in Williamsburg Brooklyn complete with a saltwater pool and a whole lot of girl math. They discuss the importance of making time for yourself especially if you work somewhere that provides paid days off. Emily’s mind is blown that a lot of people actually don’t take advantage of this. Then, Emily shares her update about officially kicking nicotine but wonders if she’s replaced it with a potentially worse habit. Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Are Fitness Trackers Accurate?

    Are Fitness Trackers Accurate?
    Sep 8 2024
    On today’s episode of Good Bodies, it’s Virgo season! Emily and Lauren start things off chatting about what it feels like to respectively turn 34 and 36 and what their goals are for their next trip around the sun. Then, a listener shares a hilarious Good Body Gain about her fitness tracker logging trying on bras as a 20 minute swim. This prompts a conversation about non-workout workouts, joyful movement and the ups and downs of working with a fitness tracker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Chappell Roan Is Done Being Touched By Strangers And So Am I

    Chappell Roan Is Done Being Touched By Strangers And So Am I
    Sep 5 2024
    On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Lauren starts things off with a quick Lexapro update. Tune in to hear the surprising side effect that she wasn’t even looking for. Then, Emily introduces today’s Scoop about Chappel Roan’s recent series of TikToks expressing her frustration with the intensity of stan culture and her desire for more boundaries. The internet seems to be divided and confused on the topic but our hosts have a clear opinion, the Midwestern princess doesn’t owe you sh*t. We can all steal a page out of Chappell’s playbook tbh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Can We Finally Say Goodbye To Pap Smears?

    Can We Finally Say Goodbye To Pap Smears?
    Sep 1 2024
    On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are doling out the good news when it comes to all things uterus..uteri? It’s a good news Double Scoop where they review the CDC’s new guidance when it comes to pain management with IUD insertion as well the thrilling news that the end of pap smears might be here. Can it be true? Check the links babes - it’s real. Tune in for the exciting discussion as well as a shocking story from producer Shannon about her experience using an IUD. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/cdc-updates-iud-pain-management-guidelines-improvements-missing-rcna166239 https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/15/well/pap-smear-cervical-cancer-test-alternative.html https://www.sciencealert.com/barbies-final-joke-may-have-inspired-a-spike-in-internet-searches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Has Carnivore Tik Tok Gone Too Far?

    Has Carnivore Tik Tok Gone Too Far?
    Aug 29 2024
    On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren start things off with a Wellness Check where Lauren fills us in on her blood panel results, how her doctor treated her as well as the care plan she received. This leads into a conversation about the role genetics plays when it comes to cholesterol and how weight loss won't always mean improved health stats. Then, they get into their Scoop for the day which is about how Carnivore Tik Tok has gone completely feral over blocks of cheese. Can a block of cheese be the same thing as a protein bar? Things get heated. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Can Tarot Readings Improve My Mental Health?

    Can Tarot Readings Improve My Mental Health?
    Aug 25 2024
    On today’s episode of Good Bodies, Emily and Lauren are connecting with their woo woo side. Lauren starts things off by sharing a bit about her on-going spiritual journey and Emily tells us about a time in her life when she ended up talking to a phone psychic/ scam artist. Thankfully, she ended up finding a really cool spiritual healer who helped her work through some issues with Tarot… which brings us to our amazing guest for the day! Comedian and healer, Kate Wolff tells us about how spirituality and the woo woo side of life can play a role when it comes to healing our trauma. Then, the three have an enlightening conversation about manifesting and what people get wrong about it. Finally, we close out the episode with a quick reading for our hosts which is full of piping hot tea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins