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Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT A LACK OF COMMUNICATIONNicci and Alex explore the complexities of modern dating, touching on themes such as communication challenges in dating apps, the impact of financial insecurities, and the dynamics of attraction. They discuss the importance of timing in relationships, the role of self-perception, and how past experiences shape current dating choices. The conversation also delves into the influence of family on dating decisions, the significance of self-care and skincare, and the effects of social media on self-image. Ultimately, they reflect on the aftermath of holiday gatherings and the quest for comfort food, highlighting the multifaceted nature of dating in today's world.2024-12-0948 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT OUR ONLINE DATING ICKSNicci is finally back on the apps and she has some new icks which leads to discuss the challenges of navigating dating apps, the impact of societal issues on dating, and the complexities of attraction and body image. We also touch on the influence of social media, the weirdness of online interactions, and the importance of community engagement.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-11-2249 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT A BROKEN LEG & MEETING IRLIn this episode we share life updates, including Nicci's broken fibula and Alex's exciting news about meeting someone new in real life. We discuss gaps and the implications for future relationships. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-09-2850 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINKAlex went to a bar and talked to men in the wild and matched with a chef! Is Nicci a top? Girls on dating apps seem to think so. "I'm a plus size so of course" trend. Body image issues. Do plus size women date less than straight-sized women? Olympics is bringing us back together.Notes from Nicci: I said omakase wrong TWICE and Ilona Mahar's last name wrong. I know. I'm mad at myself enough for all of us.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https...2024-08-3040 minSwipe FatThe One Where We're Back From Summer VacationWe're backkkkkkkkk! Alex shares her dating update and reflects on her recent experience with a tour manager she was seeing. Despite promises of a future together, the communication quickly dwindled while he was away on tour. Alex confronted him about it, but his efforts to improve were short-lived. She felt disappointed and hurt by his lack of effort and unfollowed her on Instagram. Alex expresses frustration with people who say the right things but don't follow through. She is taking a break from dating apps for now. Nicci gives an update on her dating life and her recent visit...2024-07-2658 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WHERE WE BOTH GO ONE FIRST DATESNicci is breaking her 2 year dating break & Alex said ta ta Captain and started talking to a new guy. How did they go? What happened? Will there be a second date? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-06-1436 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WHERE WE'RE BACK ON THE APPS...AGAINIt's like a carousel that never stops...we're back on the apps and Alex is going on dates! It's been awhile since it's been the two of us so we catch up and dive into passive relationships, the hill theory and all of the other advice we've seen on tiktok.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-05-1744 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WITH DATE BRAZEN (AGAIN!)Last time we had intersectional-feminist dating coach, Lilly Womble (@datebrazen) on Nicci had a full on panic attack about deleting her dating apps. Now she's back and releasing her first book!! You can pre-order "Thank You, More Please: A Feminist Guide to Breaking Dumb Dating Rules and Finding Love" now! We learn more about her step-by-step guide to owning what you want and attracting it with joy and ease!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-04-261h 01Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH THE FAT THERAPISTAlex is back from Thailand so we catch up with her about her trip and her latest dating meetups and we're joined by Kayla Stansberry (@fatpositivetherapist) who is a licensed therapist that specializes in fat traumaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-03-291h 01Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH DATURA JONEZThis week we're joined by Datura Jonez (@daturajonez) to discuss her dating break and dating as a black, autistic woman. We also talk about passport bros and how Nicci was too busy "gardening" to go on a date.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-03-1550 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT THE ATTRACTIVENESS SCALEDating apps claim that there isn't a pretty filter but a tech investigator debunked that and Nicci got and email that should be how everyone shoots their shot online.Tiktok we're referencing: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLJcmGMT/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-03-0132 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT QUEER SPEED DATINGNicci went to her first Meet IRL event and we're both can't escape pookie or the orange peel & bird theories!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-02-0247 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WHERE ALEX GOES SPEED DATINGAlex did speed dating with Meet IRL and gives us all of the details!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-09-0846 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WHERE WE CAN'T FLIRTWe both are extra cozy in this episode! We found a list of five questions you should ask yourself if you're unsure of your relationship, Alex's weird dream, uncomfortable dm's making us not want to trust people and we're both having issues flirting.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-08-2544 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WHERE WE ARE MORE THAN OUR BODIESAlex handed out one of her bracelets, fatphobic people react to the Lizzo news on social media, the male gaze, the Barbie Movie and Nicci is feeling uncomfortable in her body and trying to battle those feelings.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-08-1147 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WHERE ALEX GOES DOWN A DARK WHOLEThis tiktok about why men in their 30s don't know what they want took Alex down a dark whole of male podcasts. She did the research so you don't have to.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-07-2128 min
Finding Mr. Height: The Podcast118. The Swipe Fat One ft. Alex Stewart & Nicci NunezThis week, we’re talking plus-sized dating with Alex Stewart & Nicci Nunez of the Swipe Fat podcast!! We take listener questions about tips for your dating app profile, achieving self confidence while dating, red flags to look for, and so much more. Note: Erica’s wifi gave her major issues this week and so Ali interviews Alex & Nicci on her own.In updates, Ali continues her romance with The Publicist and Erica has her first date as an LA resident.Where to find Alex & Nicci: On Instagram @swipefat, on TikT...2023-05-221h 37Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT WHEN THEY'RE READY, THEY'RE READYWe survived Valentine's Day only to learn from men on the internet that once a man decides he's ready to be in a relationships he does it with the first normal person he meets. We have lots of thoughts on that and Alex realizes she's needs to up her age range on dating apps.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-02-1753 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT NOT LETTING YOURSELF BE AN OPTIONAlex went on vacation with friends and realized that she does the same thing as her other single friend - so we unpack that and also have dating updates.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-02-0334 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT CHRISTMAS DATES & GOAL SETTINGWe're back from our Holiday Break and Alex has updates on her Christmas Date! We also talk about our goal & resolutions for the year.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-01-0653 minSwipe FatThe One About Helen Fisher's Personality TestDid Nicci flirt with someone this week? Did Alex make her profile? We get updates and take the One About Helen Fisher's Personality Test to find out which of the four we are and who we're best compatible with.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-11-1842 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT FLIRTING...or the lack of flirting going on. Nicci thinks she's forgotten how to do it and needs help and we find out if Alex made her Hallmark dating profile!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-11-1151 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT GREECEWe're back from Greece!!! We had the best vacay and can't wait to tell you all about it. In true Alex & Nicci fashion this recap is chaotic and theres some surprises and mistakes along the way.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-11-0445 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT ONLINE BULLYINGIt's been awhile since we did personal updates! Nicci posted a video that hit the wrong side of tiktok and has brought up a lot of feelings and we get ready for our first Swipe Fat Vacation in Greece!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-10-1537 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WITH ALEX FRANKELThis week we're joined by Alex Frankel (@alexfrankelthelionhaird) AKA the CEO of the Hot Fat Guy Club to learn more about what it's like to date as a fat man and why he thinks they're less willing to date plus size women.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-10-071h 07Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH ASHLEYMARIE MARIEWe're joined by AshleyMarie Marie (@ayemarie.marie) to learn about her journey with Slow Dating!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-09-3044 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT EFFORTNicci is back on Bumble and decided to put less effort in her profile because guys are doing the bare minimum on there and Alex found a list of what men think is wrong with women in the dating world.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-09-2345 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT GETTING BACK OUT THEREDuring our online dating detox we've been making an effort to step out of our comfort zones to put ourself out there. It's hasn't been all success but we're learning a lot as we go!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-09-1641 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WITH DANIELA GUTIERREZThis week we're joined by Daniela Gutierrez (@lifewithdaniela1) a plus size influencer and model to talk about dating, intimacy with yourself and her first healthy relationship.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-09-091h 03Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH FLY FOR A GINGERThis week we're joined by Victoria (@flyforaginger), a plus size fashion blogger that has lots of open & honest conversations with her followers about dating & sex. During our conversation we discuss online dating, bidets, advocating for yourself in the bedroom, sex toys & so much more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-09-0253 minSwipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT OVER COMPENSATIONAs plus size women we over compensate - in our daily life and relationships. We shouldn't have to! A Tiktok Alex found really got as thinking about why and how we can reframe our thoughts about people who are attractive to fat bodies. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-08-2648 minSwipe FatTHE ONE WITH ASHLEY BRAXTONWe're back from summer break!! This week we're joined by plus size model & content creator, Ashley Braxton (@itsashleybraxton) to talk about what it's been like for her dating as a queer woman. We discuss everything from lesbian tiktok, not being over sexualized unlike when you're not dating a straight man and body insecurities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-08-1955 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WHERE WE ANSWER YOUR ANONYMOUS QUESTIONSWe decided to jump on the NGL trend that all over instagram stories and answered your anonymous questions!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-07-2946 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT REJECTIONWe reflect on our first week of our dating app detox and then discuss how being rejected has been making us feel. What's worse: being rejected for your weight or your personality? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-07-2251 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH DATE BRAZENThis week we're joined by dating coach, Lily Womble (@DateBrazen) and it was a rollercoaster emotions! We discuss how to make dating an act of self care with self compassion, bragging and I am for the few not the many. Why the number game and dating apps are a scam and how to have a more joyus dating life with "thank you, more please." Lily also has all of her clients do a dating app detox, and one of us had an emotional response to it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out...2022-07-151h 32
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH MARY FRANThis week we're joined by Mary Fran (@itsmaryfran) to discuss fat phobia, how being comfortable in your body effects your wardrobe, the 2000's trends & diet culter and how we should normalize that it's okay if you've never been in an adult relationship.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-07-081h 14
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH JERRIN NICOLEWe're joined by Jerrin Nicole (@awkwardfatgirl on tiktok) to learn about her confidence journey, talk about her dating life and gross messages from men on the internet.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-07-011h 20
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT FAT CHATEvery month on our Patreon we do a Fat Chat - where we talk to you!! Since they're some of our favorite conversations we've had since starting the podcast, we thought we'd give you a taste. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-06-241h 31
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT OPENING LINESWhat's the best opener on dating apps? We found a list of some real losers and then try to come up with our new go-to line!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-06-1740 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT PORNWe both had a life-changing experience when we watched the same porn video. We dig into that, our experience with porn and learn more about why people in the industry use bbw.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-06-1049 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT...ALL OF THE THINGSThis is about all of the things. Alex is mad about people suggesting toxic responses to Nicci's rejection text, opening up when dating new people and a little refresher on Alex's bumble profile.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-06-0331 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT FAT HOT GIRL SUMMERWe both have dating updates that lead to a discussion about ghosting AND we give you our tips to have the best fat hot girl summer!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-05-2752 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT EGG FREEZING WITH WHITNEY BISCHOFF ANGELWe're joined by Whitney Bischoff Angel, our nurse at Ova Egg Freezing!! We get a lot of questions about the egg freezing process and if our weight is a factor, so we're going straight to the source! Use code SWIPEFAT for $100 off Ova View Testing through July. Use code SWIPEFAT for 30% off your order at dia.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-05-201h 01
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT NICE GUYSWe all know the "nice guys" that turned out to f*ck boys in disguise and we finally figured out how to spot them and we get dating updates for Alex.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-05-1332 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT SEX POSITIVITY & LATE IN LIFE VIRGINITYDoes the sex-positive movement alienate people who aren't sexually active? Is the next phase of sex-positivity waiting to have sex? We discuss a vogue article and how waiting to have sex can feel isolating. https://www.vogue.com/article/sex-positivity-late-in-life-virginityAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-05-0626 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH THE FAT SEX THERAPISTThis week we're joined by Sonalee Rashatwar (@thefatsextherapist,) an award-winning clinical social worker and sex therapist. They are a superfat queer bisexual non-binary therapist and co-owner of Radical Therapy Center, specialized in treating sexual trauma, diet trauma, racial or immigrant trauma, and South Asian family abuse, while offering fat positive sexual healthcare. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-04-2941 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT SEX INSECURITIESA listener got us thinking about why a guy not being able to perform in the bedroom makes us so insecure and how more communication can help with that. Alex had a scratched her itch before her three upcoming dates this week & Nicci is feeling very discouraged on the apps.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-04-2143 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT EATING ON DATESWe both went on first dates last week! Those dates got us thinking about eating on dates and the feelings we have about that as plus size women. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-04-151h 02
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH JAMIE VARONThis week we're joined by Jamie Varon (@jamievaron), who is an author and novelist, and her new book Radically Content is out on April 12th! We find out what it means to be radically content, how to find self-trust and live with intention.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-04-081h 04
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT A SPRING REFRESHOur dating app matches and conversations have been worse than normal, so we're doing a little spring cleaning!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-04-0137 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH JOYNIECE KWe're joined by Joyniece K (@flynfluffy) - a super fat model, writer, and influencer who encourages people of all sizes to live unapologetically! We discuss doing things in the world even if you're worried about your size, how she met her boyfriend, dating people who haven't dated anyone plus-size before and not being everything to your partner.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-03-2449 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT WOO PLUSWe're finally giving Woo Plus a chance. Together we make our profiles and see who's on there. We're off to a rocky start but fingers crossed it gets better.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-03-1848 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT ASTROCARTOGRAPHYHave you ever felt more attractive or confident in a certain city? That's because of Astrocartography! This week we had our resident astrologer, Lauren (@themodernastrologer) on to give us a rundown of the map and what all of those lines mean for love, work, partnerships, and yourself. Visit astro.com to check out your chart and follow along. Use code BEBOLD to get $300 of a Big Fig Mattress through March 15th. Use code SWIPEFAT for 30% off your next Dia.com orderAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & O...2022-03-111h 03
Swipe FatThE ONE ABOUT LOVE IS BLINDWe had so much hope for Season 2 of Love Is Blind because they promoted that they'd have TWO plus-size women on the cast. We discuss our disappointment and opinions of the season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-03-0440 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH ANOTHER Q&AYou asked so many questions we had to do a part 2!! This round we answer questions about dating, sex, and traveling.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-02-1839 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH A SWIPE FAT REFRESHERIt's our 60TH EPISODE and we thought it would be fun to do another Ask Us Anything!! We got so many questions - so here's a little Swipe Fat 101. Part Two to follow next week!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-02-111h 00
Swipe FatTHE ONE FOR THE PLOTThis week we're doing it for the plot and learning lessons along the way. Nicci had a whirlwind romance with a man who was moving and Alex gives details about two dates she went on. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-02-0440 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH DREW AFUALOThis week we're joined by Drew Afualo, The Crusader of Women on Tiktok. We discuss misogyny and the patriarchy, how she started fighting back at bigots, why men get away with the bare minimum, and the steps you can take to defend yourself. Use code SWIPEFAT for 30% off at dia.com/swipefat and 20% off at manscaped.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-01-281h 00
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH A DATING COACHDating Coach, Christan Marashio (@dateologycoach on tiktok) joins us this week after reviewing Nicci's dating profile on Tiktok!! We review Alex's Bumble profile and then she gives us dating profile tips and how to weed out people who aren't interested in a relationship and gives her theory on the "if he wanted to he would theory." Spoiler Alert: one of us criesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-01-211h 02
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT FEELING OBLIGATEDAlex had a dating marathon this week and one of her dates leads us to a discussion about feeling obligated to hook up after a date. When is the right time to have sex and why do we feel like once you walk into their house that you're agreeing to it? Does it even matter if they put us in a hook-up box or relationship box before the date?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-01-1440 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT REJECTIONWe're back from winter break and have a lot of dating updates! We talk about rejection and why our internalized fatphobia always makes us think it's because of our weight and then we play a fun dating game.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-01-0753 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT SLEEPING NAKEDIt's the last episode of the year!! We recap our holiday party and then discuss sleeping naked. When did you feel comfortable, why do you do it, and how it can help you accept your body!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-12-1736 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT BEING FETISHIZEDWe get dating updates from Alex, Nicci got a very disturbing email and we get into a discussion about fat fetish vs fat preference and how fatphobia comes into play. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-12-1039 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH A THERAPISTWe're joined by our friend Carli, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor to answer questions from YOU that we're not quite qualified to answer.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-12-0343 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT OUR FEELINGSTaylor Swift dropping her 10-minute version of All Too Well on Red (Taylor's Version) brought up A LOT of feelings for one of us, we got dating updates and a new manifestation mantra!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-11-1940 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH RAEANN LANGASIt's our 50th episode and we're joined by Raeann Langas (@raeannlangas) from The Confident Collective!! We're talking confidence in dating and how to get it, the ick list, and male validation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-11-051h 08
Swipe FatTHE ONE WHERE WE TURN ONEIt's been an entire year since we launched Swipe Fat and it's been a wild ride!! We go down memory lane and talk about the lessons we've learned so far.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-10-2934 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT RED FLAGSEveryone is talking about red flags, so we had to get in on the action! We get a dating update, discuss some of our red flags AND our green flags.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-10-2240 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT DATING BURNOUTWe all getting dating burnout, especially with the mental energy that goes into online dating. Here are ways to help it not take everything out of you!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-10-1531 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT MERCURY IN RETROGRADELauren, @themodernastrologer joins us to talk about the dos and don'ts of mercury in retrograde. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-10-0833 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT KINKSThis week we take a kink quiz and find out which one of us is kinkier. The results are surprising and things get weird!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-10-0149 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT ONE NIGHT STANDSVacation Alex came out to play and had a hook-up! It got us talking about how we're less self-conscious about our bodies when we're with a stranger.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-09-2430 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT GETTING THROUGH A BREAKUPHow do you get over someone? We go through a list of "healthy" ways and how we deal with a breakup. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-09-1743 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT 2021 DATING TERMSNicci has a little life update and Alex breaks out a list of 2021 Dating Terms! Do we know what they mean? Do we do them? Are they are toxic? We're now on Patreon!! We'll be putting out at least two extra episodes a month on there, as well as other fun things! https://www.patreon.com/swipefatAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-09-1036 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH SEAN TAYLORWe're joined by Sean Taylor (@heyseantaylor) from Season 1 of The Circle!!! We talk about her time on The Circle, fat representation in reality TV, and learn the story of how she met her boyfriend.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-09-0352 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT SOCIAL CURRENCYWhy is it easier to hook up with an extremely hot guy than with an average dude? We dig into social currency and how it affects our relationships. Tiktok we discuss is by: @queenreenuka Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-08-2731 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT SEXTINGLet's talk about sexts, baby! Alex is in two sexting situationships, we get details on those, talk sexting rules, our preferred ways of doing it, and our regrets.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-08-2038 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT SHAMINGThis is a true look into a typical Alex & Nicci conversation that jumps between ghosts, shaming, pimps, and MMA. The bulk of our discussion is shaming which stems from Tess Holiday being named one of the "worst beach bodies" and we talk about how it's affected us and our relationships.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-08-1339 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH ELLE CHASEThis week we’re joined by body-positive sex educator Elle Chase @theellechase. We talk body confidence, sex positions, and even get some personal advice!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-08-0645 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH THE WORST DATESWe get an update on Alex's second date she told us about last week and then dive into the worst dates you all have been on!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-07-301h 04
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT INTERNALIZED FATPHOBIAWhile out at a bar Nicci was accosted by a drunk woman and then she was given an unsolicited pep talk that Alex got unwillingly dragged into. This starts a discussion about people commenting on our bodies because of their internalized fatphobia and then we open up about our own internalized thoughts. We also give a listener some advice after she sent us a DM seeking help with battling her insecurities of dating someone shorter and thinner.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-07-2350 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE AFTER SUMMER BREAKWe're back and we have updates!! A lot has changed in two weeks! Alex and Nicci recap their vacation, they had some adventures, we get dating updates, one went to an astrologer and the other got a drawing of their future partner from a psychic and they both open up about feeling a little insecure at the moment - but in different ways. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-07-1654 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH MEGAN IXIMWe're joined by Megan (@msgiggles) who is a content creator, fat activist, business owner and OnlyFans content creator. We talk about dating after the pandemic, what Megan's looking for in a partner, OnlyFans, she gives us her dating tips and Alex gives us a Happy Endings update!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-06-251h 09
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT CHUBBY CHASINGAre Chubby Chasing and having a Fat Fetish the same? We're joined again by Cheyenne M. Davis (@cheymodee) to get her take on it, she drops more wisdom on us and we get a dating update from Alex.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-06-1856 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH YOUR ASSUMPTIONSIt's our 30th episode, so we thought it'd be fun to get your assumptions about us. You didn't hold back! And Alex has a dating update.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-06-111h 25
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT ATTACHMENT STYLESWe find out about Nicci's weekend with her visitor, get an update on Colorado, take an Attachment Style quiz, dig into our results and how they affect us.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-06-041h 15
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH NATALIE DRUENicci got sent a boomerang, we get an update on Alex's weekend and we're joined by Natalie Drue AKA @nataliemeansnice!!! We talk all about her dating journey and the lessons she learned, dating mantras, being fat-shamed while traveling, Mouth to South and so much more!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-05-281h 29
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT THE COMMENT SECTIONWe wrote an article for HuffPo called "This Is What It's Really Like To Date While Fat." The trolls in the comment section had lots of issues with us, so let's break down the article and see if we minced any of our words! READ IT HERE: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dating-while-fat-alex-stewart-nicci-nunez_n_6096e16de4b0aead1b846ab9Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-05-2144 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT NEGGINGDating in the Modern Age recap, Nicci is told her body is disgusting on the bus which turns into a conversation on negging. We discuss the difference between negging and guys having awful "locker room" talk. And then that turns into a discussion about how we don't feel safe in the world. Also, there's a little Ted talk.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-04-1654 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH A MAN'S POINT OF VIEW PT 2Part 2 with Tony P from @weightsinthewings on TikTok. We talk guys jumping into DMs, why he thinks you should wait to have sex, he diagnoses Nicci with intimacy issues, we learn about a new sex toy and what a FUPA actually is, and a lot more!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-03-2640 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WITH A MAN'S POINT OF VIEW PT 1We have on Tony P aka @weightsinthewings who does Plus Size Q&As from a guy's perspective on TikTok! We talk about fat preference vs. fat fetish, how he's always been attracted to plus-size women, Nicci gets a little too heated over a couple of his videos, but by the end, we're all friends and getting sex position advice from him. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-03-191h 06
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT SEXWe find out if Alex completed her challenge from the last episode and then dive into all things SEX BA-BY! How do we navigate it as fat women? What was our first time like? Did we have a sexual awakening? What struggles do we have to overcome while having it? How do you have a conversation about concerns? We open up about it all. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-03-1249 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT SEXUAL LATE BLOOMERSFat women are either ostracized or over-sexualized which can lead to being a sexual late bloomer. Alex shares her experience with being over-sexualized at a young age and Nicci talks about how bullying affected her relationship with men. We take a big turn and talk about eating disorders and how our relationship with food has affected us with men. Alex admits that she thinks every guy that likes her is a chubby chaser, so Nicci sets her with the task of asking a guy that slid in her DMs if he is to help ease her fears. We were...2021-03-0549 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT THIN PRIVILEGEWe dish on our reactions to the first episode of Dating in the Modern Age and then dive into thin privilege - how we were treated differently when we were thinner, struggles that straight-sized people don't have to think about, Alex discusses what it's like to travel and be adventurous in a fat body and Nicci opens up that she is nervous for a date this weekend.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-02-2656 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT FRIEND-ZONINGWe take a deep dive into friend-zoning! Are they friend-zoning us OR do we subconsciously friend-zone ourselves? Alex & Nicci both share stories of being friend-zoned and shooting their shot! *Link in our Instagram & Tiktok Bio's to shop our Dia & Co Wishlist*Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-02-0546 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT FEELING OBLIGATEDNicci got a surprising text from a guy she went out with this summer. A viral TikTok about Tinder expectations had us thinking about if we've ever had sex with someone because we were fat and it was expected. We talk about our different experiences with guys growing up and Alex questions if she's valid in the fat community because she hasn't always been fat. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-01-2945 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT FACEBOOK DATING & F*CK BOYSWe have our first guest! We dive into Facebook Dating, figure out why Nicci might still be single, take a detour, and chat a little bit about The Challenge and discuss receiving compliments from men.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-01-0154 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE ABOUT HELICOPTERINGThis is a weird one. And honestly, our mics messed up & we sound like we're underwater but the conversation is too good not to release it! We talked about all things from Nicci giving a guy a second chance, what's the difference between thick and being fat, having a penis for a day & Alex has a softcore Hallmark project in the works.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-12-0438 min
Swipe FatTHE ONE WHERE WE SWIPE FOR EACH OTHERWe made new friends on Tik Tok, find out what happened when we swiped for each other, talk about feeling obligated to give second chances, Alex's friends want to set her up and we set a new challenge that we need your help with! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-11-2047 min
Swipe FatTHIS IS SWIPE FATQuick introductions, the story of how Alex and Nicci met, and the struggles of dating when you're fat. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2020-10-2819 min