On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren discuss Billie Eilish’s recent interview with Rolling Stone where she talks about how she uses sex to decompress, either with a partner or solo. This leads into a discussion about the public's pervasive and CREEPY obsession with overanalyzing the bodies of pop stars. There’s a reason why Eilish is known for her oversized looks, and it’s not just because they’re trendy af. Nobody is off limits including Lana Del Rey, Selena Gomez, and even Taylor Swift, and let's not forget every millennial woman’s Roman Empire, the iconic tabloid photo of Jessica Simpson in high-waist jeans. Emily and Lauren talk about how this gave us all a collective sense of dysmorphia, and close on how it specifically has affected their own senses of self.

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Lauren shares a life-altering Self Care Share with Emily about her decision to leave college comedy shows in the past. How do we know if we’re doing something because we actually want to or if it’s because we like the image of it all? Then, Emily shares a recent uncomfortable moment from a family seder where a loved one referenced her weight loss in an inappropriate fashion. What’s the best way to navigate these sticky situations while also showing compassion for ourselves in the moment? Finally the two discuss the choice to not restrict or fast for certain religious holidays if you’ve struggled with eating disorders in the past. Is that okay? Spoiler: yes.

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren welcome registered dietician Jenna Werner to talk all about dairy intolerance and colostrum, the hottest new "wellness" trend. What even is colostrum and do we *actually* need it? Are you more prone to lactose intolerance if you were raised in a dairy-free household? Is it okay to have soy milk in your coffee but cheese on your eggs? Thankfully, Jenna answers all these questions and provides some much needed levity for navigating the ever-evolving wellness trends we see on social media.

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren recap HBO Max’s “Brandy Hellville & The Cult Of Fast Fashion” This brand has been a hot topic of discussion on this very podcast in episodes past and now it’s a cultural conversation so of course we had to dive in. The two discuss how the documentary brilliantly utilizes the zeitgeist of Brandy Mellville to help educate viewers on the horrors of fast fashion. Beyond that, we learn about the racist, antisemitic, fatphobic and sexist business practices that the owner utilizes. The two point out the brand’s evil genius methods of how they were able to bottle and sell the specific feminine teenage desire of belonging. So now what do we do? Tune in!

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Lauren starts things off by sharing some romance and dating epiphanies she’s been having with Emily. Then, they bring in professional dating coach and published author, Lily Womble, into the conversation who provides some much needed validation for Lauren (and all of us??) as well as some helpful tips when it comes to the seemingly tragic world of dating. Lily’s approach is centered on feminism, leading with confidence and embracing our “too much” of it all. Finally, we close on some listener submitted questions on dating. Thank you for helping us, Lily!

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren start us off with an emotionally charged Food-Pinions segment. We are chatting sweet treats, namely cookie croissants as well as what size and shape of regular cookies are the most delicious. Then, the two close on a Dear DST from a listener who is wondering how much she should tell her partner about her history with eating disorders.

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily updates Lauren with a Wellness Check in which we hear all about her latest visit to the doctor’s office. It’s fun to shit talk with your doctor but is the fun worth it if your care seems secondary? Then, Emily gives us the low down on body positive fitness influencer, Stephanie Buttermore who has recently faced criticism for breast augmentation surgery. Is it possible to promote body positivity while still making such extreme cosmetic changes? It’s nuanced people! Tune in for the discussion.

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On today's episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren start things off with a Wellness Check.

Lauren gives us an update on her alcohol free journey and has an on-air epiphany about how much caffeine is actually in energy drinks. Then, they close on this week's Scoop Du Jour in which Halle Berry revealed that her doctor misdiagnosed her with "the worst case of herpes he's ever seen" when in fact, it was just perimenopause. This leads into a discussion about how there's not enough research in the medical field when it comes to women's bodies and women's needs.

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren review a recent Fortune article claiming that Gen Z is snacking instead of having balanced meals as a result of inflation. Has “Lil Treat” culture gone too far? Luckily, we have an in-house Gen-Z expert to help us better understand; please welcome Send Help Content Manager, Izzy Snow. The three chat all things snacks but also boy bands. Finally, Emily and Lauren close us out with a Dear DST from a listener who is becoming increasingly frustrated with people in her life assuming that her health journey is a weight loss journey and she’s asking how to redirect the conversation away from her body size.

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On today’s episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren recap their recent experience doing Rescue Puppy Yoga at Woof Wellness in NYC. Emily felt she didn’t really get a workout in due to the adorable distraction but for Lauren, it was actually her first experience with yoga EVER and she was surprised at her own agility. Then, the two offer up some classique Self Care Shares. Lauren tells us all about her recent bout with Covid and what she did to take care of herself and Emily reveals the freedom that comes with “period permission.”

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On Today’s Episode of Diet Starts Tomorrow, Emily and Lauren recap Oprah’s recent TV special “Shame, Blame, and The Weight Loss Revolution”. They watched it so you don’t have to and they are both traumatized but also somehow laughing? Segment by segment, they recap what was said and then provide some context and their honest reactions. Confusion abounds. Finally they close with some statements from experts who found the special to be problematic. This episode is a bit of a wild ride and emotions run high so the hosts did just want to share a quick note: “We definitely do not pass judgment on anyone taking these drugs for weight loss. Not even a little bit. We just found the whole way this special was done to be manipulative, confusing and shame-inducing.”

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/1555137

https://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/opinion/our-imaginary-weight-problem.html

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