Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that changed her relationship to her body and just about everything else.
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Death, Sex & Money | Your Moving Stories
They say moving is one of life’s most stressful events. We asked for your stories about why you’re doing it. Plus, Heidi Reinberg was priced out of a Brooklyn neighborhood she loved. Where did she end up? Death, Sex & Money is produced by Slate! To support us and our colleagues, ... Show More
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Care & Feeding | Extra Parenting, Extra Guilt
This week on Care and Feeding, Zak, Lucy, and Elizabeth help a parent who is doing ‘extra’ parenting for one of her kids. She’s worried her other kid will feel resentful. The hosts have helpful strategies for balancing fairness while preserving your sanity. In Triumphs and Fails: ... Show More
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The Internet Taught Me to Diet, Then Saved Me With Weightlifting
Casey Johnston grew up in a family where being thin mattered. In college, the internet told her to eat 1,200 calories and do endless cardio if she wanted to lose weight. That habit followed her into her late twenties, until she came upon a Reddit post about weightlifting that cha ... Show More
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Debunking Nutrition Myths (feat. Samantha Christine)
Welcome back to this week's episode of Unlocked! In this amazing conversation, host Savannah Chrisley dives deep into the journey of health and wellness with her special guest, Samantha Christine, a certified personal trainer and nutritionist. Samantha shares her incredible trans ... Show More
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‘Babygirl’ Director Wants Women Not to Suppress Their Beast
Babygirl, the new erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman, features an age-gap romance and a power imbalance. But according to the filmmaker Halina Reijn, it’s more about “what part of us is civilized…and what part of us is still driven by primal forces.” It’s also extremely enter ... Show More
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Throwback: ‘It’s So Hard to Have a Body in This World’ | Virginia Sole-Smith
This episode originally aired on July 30, 2024. In this throwback episode, Ricki speaks with writer Virginia Sole-Smith. Virginia was a skinny teenager who became a fat adult. She now writes about anti-fat bias, from finding clothes to accessing medical care. On this episode, hea ... Show More
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1 || How I went from an eating disorder and dieting to food freedom and loving my body.
As y’all know, I am SUPER passionate about living your best, healthiest life. I’m at the gym as often as I can be. I chow down on nutrient dense grub and yet… I still live life! I enjoy rest days, vacations, happy hours with friends, and donuts every Thursday. I live my life in t ... Show More
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Dr. Casey Means: The Health LIES That Are Keeping You Sick, Stuck, and Exhausted | PT 2 (Fan Fav)
Welcome back to part 2 of this absolutely EYE-OPENING convo with NYT best-selling author, co-founder of a health technology company, and a frikin’ expert in what you need to do to feel incredible, avoid disease, and age well, Dr. Casey Means. And we’re digging even deeper into th ... Show More
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Nutrition Tips + Navigating Supplements with JSHealth's Jessica Sepel
In today’s episode of Transform, the Samis sit down with Jessica Sepel, a leading figure in the wellness space and the Founder of JSHealth. In this insightful episode, Jess shares her inspiring journey from aspiring nutritionist to the creator of one of the most renowned vitamin ... Show More
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