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The BabesmentThe BabesmentThe FinaleHere it is: the last episode of The Babesment. Even though this is the last episode of the show, that does not mean it has to be the end of the amazing work that’s been done over the past two years. As we wrap things up, Stef + Jules talk about how to cope with the hole in your podcast feeds, what comes next for each of them, the inevitable T Swift update, and the immense joy and gratitude that comes with being a part of other women’s healing. This movement still has so far to go, but we c...2021-10-251h 11The BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Find Value in Our Bodies: Beyond Ableism with Alex DacyToday’s guest is Alex Dacy, AKA @wheelchair_rapunzel on Instagram and TikTok, and she is ALL ABOUT disability representation + body confidence. She’s a disabled creator, writer, model, advocate, and all-around wonderful human being. Ableness is a core part of the body liberation movement, and one that doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves which makes Alex such an important voice. She has a way of cutting through the fluff and getting to the core of what actually matters about all human beings – all the while being funny as shit.Come hang out and learn more abo...2021-10-181h 03The BabesmentThe BabesmentThe Babesment LIVE Q+A Episode: Body Neutrality, Managing Expectations + More!Welcome to The Babesment LIVE! Well, technically this is a recording of our live episode, so it is not live itself. But now you have the opportunity to vicariously experience what it might have been like to bask in Stef + Jules’ presence in PERSON! Yeah, we humble. They answer audience questions, from finding a balance between body love and body neutrality, how to talk about body changes, tips for shopping when it can feel triggering, managing your expectations, and what they’d tell Taylor Swift if they ever ran into her in an elevator.Come hang out and...2021-10-111h 11The BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Change Culture + End Harassment Through Small Actions with Gabriela Mejia of Hollaback!We’re going to take a break from our typical body image stories to talk about something else that’s vitally important. Gabriela Mejia is the communications and programs manager at Hollaback!, a global movement aiming to end harassment of all kinds. They teach incredible, free bystander intervention training courses that can empower you to stand up and do something when you see injustices taking place. If you want to get out there, take action, and make this world a better place: this episode is for YOU. Go take a look at their free (but donations are highly encouraged!) trai...2021-10-041h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentThe End of a Chapter: A Message From Stef + JulesAll good things come to an end. We’ve had an amazing journey together, changing lives, making new best friends, and getting the message out there about that sneaky bitch, diet culture. But Stef + Jules have made the decision to close the door to The Babesment. Putting out content is hard – especially so when you’re a full-time business owner. Stef + Jules take this time to talk about how you can support the content creators in your life so they keep showing up for you, the magic of investing in yourself, and why finding your calling + following it can be suc...2021-09-271h 00The BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Find Your Character + Embody Who You Want to Be with Arielle EstoriaArielle Estoria has got some words of inspiration – and as a poet, author + artist, you know they’re some really good words too. Growing up a performer, she found it easier to be embodied as someone else. When she realized that, she knew she had to find a way to get comfortable as herself. Arielle talks about her journey to discovering her own character and letting go of parts of yourself and being okay with that because it’s all a part of our everlasting evolution. Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Re...2021-09-201h 00The BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Advocate for Your Health at Any Size + Fight “Nutribollocks” with Dr. Joshua WolrichBuckle up because you’re in for a DOOZY of a podcast. Dr. Joshua Wolrich is the best. He’s a “health at every size” doctor which is what Stef + Jules are all about! He’s the author of the bestselling Food Isn't Medicine, and he’s a proponent of fighting weight stigma, as well as what he calls “nutribollocks.” We talk about advocating for your health and getting proper care at any weight, the dangers of health stigmas in the medical industry, and why it’s important to acknowledge that food is not medicine.Come hang out and learn more...2021-09-131h 39The BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Own Yourself + Your Self ImageWhat does it mean to own yourself? To fully embrace who you are and to recognize your worth as an individual? If you could own the word “fat” – not as an insult, but as a fact that can’t hurt you. It’s not easy to do – to be you on purpose, so Stef + Jules break down the concept of owning your worth because it’s so important in this life. Until diet culture is gone for good, there are going to be triggers trying to drag us down. Let’s focus on the glimmer of hope that comes when we prioriti...2021-09-0647 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentYour Body, Your Experience: How to Learn to Trust Yourself with Katie PijanowskiKatie Pijanowski is an anti-diet and body image coach. She works at a big franchise gym where her goal is disrupting the fitness industry and its diet culture-centered focus. Fitness rocks, and it sucks to see diet culture fuck it up so much! If we let diet culture own working out or big-ass salads, it wins. Movement is a part of life and a part of intuitive eating, and we can enjoy it without all the baggage! Stef + Jules talk to Katie about learning to trust yourself and how she’s changing the narrative of fitness from the inside out...2021-08-301h 10The BabesmentThe BabesmentThe Unexpected Effects of Diet Culture + How to Counter ThemYeah, diet culture sucks in a lot of obvious ways, but what about the different ways diet culture has impacted your life that you don’t even realize? The harmful effects of diet culture impact more than your body image and relationship with food. The perfectionistic, all-or-nothing thinking that permeates diet culture can seep into every single area of your life. Stef + Jules explore the ways social media feeds into the worst of those tendencies and how to fight back against perfectionism.We are human beings, and human beings are imperfect. Diet culture doesn’t want you to b...2021-08-2351 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Stop Silencing Your Body + Learn to Connect Intuitively with Kathleen LayerKathleen Layer is an intuitive eating and body image coach, yoga teacher, lover of fresh-baked anything, and a firm believer that diet culture sucks. Like, could she belong any more in The Babesment??She talks about her relationship with her body – how, early on, she learned to equate her value and worth with her size – and the trauma that comes with your body changing so much after puberty. She also dives into how she got sucked into diet culture, the trap of swinging between hardcore diets and the “fuck it” phases, and the relief that came from finally...2021-08-161h 23The BabesmentThe BabesmentDeveloping Self-Trust + Embodying Your Past + Future SelfWe all hit those moments where everything feels hard. Sometimes, when things get rough, you have to learn to anchor into trust with yourself. When you think about it, trusting yourself is SO important. It takes so much trust to undo the harm that diet culture has done and to believe that there is something better on the other side. And sometimes trust comes easy… but that takes so. Much. PRACTICE! Anytime we’re trying something new, when we’re learning to become a different version of ourselves, trust is going to be a struggle. It’s going to be scary...2021-08-0952 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentFinding your *Main Character Energy* with Cat SaavedraToday’s episode is all the things: it’s fun, it’s deep, and it’s going to leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and feeling good. It’s everything because the wonderful Cat Saavedra is all of that and more. She’s the host of her own podcast, POP! Culturally Aware, so you know there’s going to be some Taylor Swift talk in there. She dives into finding yourself when you feel lost, how diet culture strips us of our sense of self, and changing our surroundings in order to change ourselves.Come hang out and learn more abo...2021-08-021h 08The BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Be Gentle With Yourself: Adjusting to a New Life + Body After Motherhood with Nina BoyceWe’re welcoming Nina Boyce back to The Babesment!She rocked her first appearance back in episode 21, where she dropped knowledge bombs about menstruation and period care that blew you away! Since that last appearance, Nina has managed to conceive and birth a whole human baby and it’s been an incredible journey. Stef + Jules speak with her about how her identity and experience have shifted thanks to pregnancy. Whether you’re pregnant, a mom, a mom-to-be, or – honestly – none of those things, Nina has a lot to bring to the table. They also dive into the idea of gi...2021-07-261h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Live *With* Your Body + as More Than Your AppearanceWe are all more than bodies – but we also don’t exist without them. It can be hard to find that balance between living as more than bodies while also living in our bodies and appreciating them. Our bodies and our selves are one and the same. Separate, but together.Let’s try this little tweak: instead of “I am more than my body,” try “I am more than my appearance.”We each have a unique journey with our bodies, and it’s going to take a personal approach to find the balance that works for us. There’s...2021-07-1957 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentOvercoming Fatphobia with Ameya + PallaviContent Warning: we talk about abuse and other difficult topics in this episode.Stef + Jules welcome the amazing Pallavi + Ameya from “Fat. So?”, our Indian twin podcast. Their show is all about the ups and downs of living as fat women in India – with a heavy focus on the ups. Pallavi is a business and life vision coach and Ameya is a cook, cat lady, and avid reader. They talk about the differences and similarities between our cultures and how they are affected by fat phobia, reconnecting to our bodies, owning them without trying to control them, and th...2021-07-121h 20The BabesmentThe BabesmentSummer Q&A: Noom Smackdown, Exercise is Not a Prescription for Health & Weight LossContinuing our Summer Q&A extravaganza from last week, Stef + Jules address more of your questions and discuss whether you should lose weight to fix a health issue, the anti-fatness in medicine and education, and exercising for health; not for weight. Oh, and they pick a fight with Noom.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Connect with Stef StrebWebsite | stefstrebphoto.comInstagram | @stefstrebLinktree | linktr.ee/stefstrebConnect with Julie OhlemacherWebsite | julieohlemacher.comInstagram | @julie.ohlemacher2021-07-0546 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentSummer Q&A: Fat-Phobic Media, Casual Misogyny & Weight-Loss ConversationsThis is the first of a two-part summer Q&A series! Listen in as Stef + Jules give the A’s to your Q’s, from their favorite Taylor Swift songs, how to Cha-Cha Slide your way out of difficult conversations, validating your rage, trying to enjoy entertainment with fat-phobic content, and teaching kids about casual misogyny. Let’s beat up the system together! Next week… we’re coming for Noom.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Connect with Stef StrebWebsite | stefstrebphoto.comInstagram | @stefstrebLinktree...2021-06-2848 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Respect and Care for Your Body through Health Challenges with Morgan FazioMorgan Fazio is an anti-diet and body image coach, as well as a personal trainer. She helps her clients heal their digestion, make peace with food and exercise, and balance their hormones. She tells a powerful story of experiencing physical pain in her body and eventually being diagnosed with endometriosis, PCOS, SIBO, and leaky gut. Eventually, she learned to trust herself and advocate for her needs. Our healthcare system is so concerned with body size instead of body health, that just getting a doctor to listen to her (instead of just looking at her) was a battle. Tired of...2021-06-211h 07The BabesmentThe BabesmentBuilding an Inclusive Fitness Space at Heartfelt Cycle with Vinny + Ashley of Heartfelt CycleThis week, we’re chatting with Vinny and Ashley of Heartfelt Cycle. Vinny was on the show, way back, in episode 10, before the coronavirus pandemic messed up our junk. Thankfully, his amazing Heartfelt community pulled through with love and support and they rode the wave through this last year. And that’s what they’re here to talk about: building awesome communities that encourage people to come together as a diverse group of identities. We talk about how Heartfelt Yoga has evolved and spun off into Heartfelt Cycle, how it takes the magic they built up in their yoga studio...2021-06-141h 15The BabesmentThe BabesmentBest Summer Ever: How to Take Your Life Back from Diet CultureNote to the Taylor Swift-skippers: post-Tay discussion begins at [16:24]!Summer is here, babes. When you’re still under the vice grip of diet culture, you’re stuck in a space of believing “I’ll be happy when…” You’re deferring your life and your happiness, and that’s not OK! The truth is: the more we focus on what our bodies look like and try to “fix” them, the more dysmorphic we feel about ourselves and the more we feel like we’re never quite good enough. When we force our bodies to get smaller, our lives get smaller with them...2021-06-0758 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentThe Color of Diet Culture: An Image Based on Racism, Sexism, and the Thin Ideal with Racquel Wallen + Christine SongWe have two geniuses on the podcast today! Chris Song helps high-achieving women make peace with food and their body. Chris is an anti-diet and body image master coach, and Racquel is a personal trainer who does fitness through an anti-diet lens.Together, they did a workshop recently on The Color of Diet Culture: An Image Based on Racism, Sexism, and the Thin Ideal. We’ve talked before about the ways in which diet culture is steeped in white supremacy, but they took it to a whole new level in this one. They talk about the importance of...2021-05-311h 20The BabesmentThe BabesmentDon’t Drink the Poison Punch: Running & Diet Culture with Kelly RobertsKelly Roberts is a total badass. She’s the head coach and founder of the Badass Lady Gang, creator of the viral #SportsBraSquad hashtag, and co-host of the Poison Punch Podcast. Kelly is all about female empowerment. She never classified herself as an athletic person growing up, but after graduating from college without a career and the sudden, tragic death of her brother, she got into the habit of working out just to numb herself. That’s when she realized that she was drinking the poison punch — all that nasty shit and poisonous messaging that we’re consuming on the dail...2021-05-241h 38The BabesmentThe BabesmentManaging Sneaky Summertime TriggersWelcome to The Babesment, the podcast that’s not about Taylor Swift but also kind of about Taylor Swift. Summertime is almost in full swing, and while Stef + Jules are totally here for it, this season can bring about a lot of nasty triggers for people. Whether you’re new to this journey of ditching diet culture or you’ve been on it for years, the programming of diet culture still has a way of sneaking up on you. Stef + Jules share their own experiences being triggered, as well as the stories that showed all the progress they’ve made. It...2021-05-171h 05The BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Trust Yourself + Accept Your Bigger Body with Molly GoodmanMolly Goodman is a coach who guides women into the gray area so they can abandon diet culture and perfectionism and stop abandoning themselves. She’s an advocate of learning to trust yourself and your body — the exact opposite of what diet culture tries to teach us. Like how plus-sized clothes are not only separated from others, but they’re harder to find, more expensive, and have less selection. Diet culture constantly tells us that we are not worth it, but we are ALL worth it. And guess what: We ALL need to wear pants (We’re still fighting this one...2021-05-101h 06The BabesmentThe BabesmentThe Control Trap: How Counting Macros Holds Us Back with Ashton BarrettAshton Barrett is a total energetic match for the show. Ashton built up a career around macro counting until she realized it just wasn’t working for her. She kept “failing.” She pivoted into intuitive eating when she noticed all of the ethical problems around what she was teaching. Macro counting still diet culture and one the sneakiest, bitchiest ways it wiggles into your life. Stef + Jules have this deep, powerful conversation with Ashton around the macro experience, her experience as a macro coach, and why it’s so harmful. Her lens into this subject is SO powerful because she’s be...2021-05-031h 38The BabesmentThe BabesmentRedefining Hot Girl ShitTired: Hot Girl Summer. Wired: VAX GIRL SUMMER.Hotness is just a construct. It’s diet culture and the beauty industry trying to tell you that you have to look a certain way to feel a certain way — and the only way to look that way is to buy their shit. But the truth is that you get to feel, be, and do whatever you want... whenever you want! And since we know that hotness is all made up, let’s define it the way we want to.Doing hot girl shit is not about how yo...2021-04-261h 07The BabesmentThe BabesmentThe Truth of Weight-Loss Journeys, Body Acceptance + Photography with Teri HoffordTeri Hofford is a body image activist, author, and photographer. She helps photographers embrace the beauty of diversity in themselves and the world. Her book, “The Geode Theory,” allows women to reconstruct their relationship with their bodies. When she looked around at the world, she noticed that certain body types were being erased from history because nobody took pictures of them. And when you look at how the media portrays those bodies existing, it shows a narrow, broken portrait of reality. But fat bodies are having babies, they are getting married — and they are deserving of photos. We can’t let th...2021-04-191h 23The BabesmentThe BabesmentEnding the War on Our Skin, with Catherine DiMarzo + Holly TorontoYou know that in the Babesment, we are ALL about body acceptance, which shows up in all sorts of ways. Feeling good in the skin you’re in requires feeling good about your skin, so Stef + Jules are joined by Catherine DiMarzo + Holly Toronto to talk about skin issues. They’ve both experienced growing up with various skin issues ranging from acne to psoriasis, and invite us into their journeys of ending the war on their skin. Whether it’s dry skin, acne, eczema, or rashes, the skin you’re in is going to present itself differently, and that’s okay. Th...2021-04-121h 06The BabesmentThe BabesmentGaining Weight + Gaining LifeFriends, this has been a YEAR. We've gone through collective trauma that has rocked our worlds in so many ways… and weight gain is a normal response to that. As vaccines for COVID-19 roll out more and more, you may be feeling some anxiety around showing up in the world in a bigger body. Who cares if you've gained 10 pounds? You SURVIVED, and that's something worth celebrating. If the worst thing that happened to you over the past year is that your body expanded to keep you safe, then that's okay. We've got to reframe these feelings of shame fo...2021-04-051h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentSex is More Than Your Body with Jessi KneelandThis one’s all about sex! Jessi Kneeland is an Instagram must-follow. Everything she posts is just perfect. She’s all about body positivity, body neutrality, and body liberation — the shit you KNOW we’re all about here in The Babesment. She’s a TEDx speaker, writer, certified life coach, and clinical sexologist, and she’s going to talk about all things body image, relationships, and sex. We look at how sex is a skill, separating the idea that sex has anything to do with how we look and shaking off sex shame and repression. We also dive into believing in...2021-03-291h 14The BabesmentThe BabesmentFrom Stranger to Enemy to BFF: The Body-Love Journey | with Kenzie BrennaKenzie Brenna is an amazing self-love advocate + activist and the host of Conversations with Kenzie, a podcast about having vulnerable, real conversations about life and mental health. She talks about how she ditched the world of diet culture for the warm embrace of body positivity, trying to tear down the system while also finding a way to build up a new one and build bridges to communication instead of cutting people off who think differently. This conversation with her goes deep in every direction, and Kenzie is just FULL of ‘I feel seen’ moments. Trust us; she deserves the hype...2021-03-221h 28The BabesmentThe BabesmentThe Babesment Intuitive Body Blueprint Crash CourseAs a 30th birthday treat, Jules is going to walk us through her Intuitive Body Blueprint crash course, debunking three of diet culture’s biggest lies that keep us stuck! At the end of this crash course, you will know the truth about why you’re at war with your body and how to make peace with it to live a life of peace and joy. But remember: Information is only as good as the action we take from it. So, make sure to pick up the Intuitive Body Blueprint Crash Course Reflection Guide to take this info to the...2021-03-1858 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentIntuitive Fasting: Diet Culture’s Latest Sneak AttackIf you’re new around here, you may not have heard, but: Diet culture is such a sneaky bitch! Its latest infiltration is an attempt to hijack intuitive eating called — get this — intuitive fasting. The name itself is just a big ol’ oxymoron. If you’re ignoring your body’s signals that it wants to eat at certain times of the day, that’s not intuitive. We dive into how this term and this movement are harmful, how well-meaning influencers are causing serious body issues, and why follower count DOES NOT equal expertise.Come hang out and learn more abo...2021-03-1555 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentLiving as More Than a Body | with Lexie Kite, PhDLexie Kite is one half of Beauty Redefined with her twin sister Lindsey Kite. Both have a PhD and studied body image in grad school. They both have a new book out— “More Than a Body” — which gives readers an action plan for reconnecting with themselves, free from the constraints of self-objectification. We talk about developing body image resilience, using modesty to serve yourself, and the difference between creative expression and shame. Stef + Jules even shed some tears. And this incredible conversation barely scratches the surface of the amazing wisdom Lexie has within her! If you’re inspired by this conve...2021-03-081h 08The BabesmentThe BabesmentFrom Scarcity to Abundance: Pursuing Fitness Because It Feels Good | with Amy TahmizianAmy Tahmizian is an amazing fitness instructor. She grew up playing a lot of sports, but around the time she stopped playing, she realized that her relationship with fitness, working out, and the way she viewed her body was starting to get funked up. She zeroed in on what it was about working out that she loved and, instead of focusing on appearance and other factors, she started to look at how it made her feel. As a coach, she works to help others re-frame exercise as self-love, and we talk about the fitness instructor’s role in creating an...2021-03-011h 43The BabesmentThe BabesmentWhat to Do When Your Friend’s Aboard the Diet Culture TrainSo you’ve been listening to the show forever and you’re starting to feel like a pro at this anti-fad diet, intuitive eating, body image healing stuff. But you’re wondering: How do I approach these topics with my friends? Even if we’re on a body image journey, if the people closest to us aren’t along for the ride, they may wind up saying some triggering things or resisting when you share what you’re going through. Sometimes we get so deep into this world that we forget how much it took to break free of the grip die...2021-02-221h 05The BabesmentThe BabesmentResilience Through Infertility + Miscarriage | with Olga LacroixThis conversation with Olga goes places Stef + Jules weren’t expecting, and it is beautiful. Olga shares her journey of infertility and miscarriages, a story of incredible resilience. Whether you’re planning on having kids or not, this is an important conversation for every person to hear, because chances are that you know someone going through something similar. If we can make this even a tiny bit less challenging on anyone who’s experiencing this by being more open and vulnerable and supportive, that would be worth it.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebab...2021-02-151h 17The BabesmentThe BabesmentDismantling Fat Phobia & White Supremacy in Our Daily Lives | with Chrissy KingLet’s be real: If you’re listening to The Babesment, you probably already follow Chrissy King. But if you’re not already, get ready to be enlightened! Chrissy is a writer, speaker, anti-racism advocate, and educator, and she is the bomb. Stef + Jules have an incredible conversation with her about many topics that are important in the world, especially right now. They dive into how fat phobia is inherently racist, the impact of racism on health and wellness, and the ways we can learn to dismantle both in our lives.Come hang out and learn more about...2021-02-081h 15The BabesmentThe BabesmentAre You Living as a Human? Or an Object...Our bodies are made to change. And with that change can come signs of those change, like stretch marks. Our skin is elastic, it stretches and, sometimes, that leaves marks. We’re going to have bad body image days — we’re all human — but being able to notice it in the moment and get the support that you need is KEY. How do you navigate a hard body image day when you start noticing some of these new marks on your body? Let’s break it down.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!2021-02-011h 19The BabesmentThe BabesmentDiscipline? or Disorder... | with Sarah MenloveWe are SO OVER diet culture. Sarah Menlove is a body image and intuitive eating coach—just like your girl Jules! She joins Stef + Jules across space and time from New Zealand to show us that there’s a way to live beyond diet culture. Listen in on this awesome conversation around movement that helps you reframe the way you think about exercise and the way you move your body… it’s going to speak to so many of you.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:sarahmenlovehealthcoaching.comInstagram: @sarahmen...2021-01-251h 13The BabesmentThe BabesmentDebunking Popular Diets with RD Erica DrewryTake shelter from the shitstorm that is the diet culture craze of January with registered dietitian Erica Drewry. Her dietetics practice is based in intuitive eating and finding health in whatever body you have. We’re breaking down some of the popular diets that are raging around us right now; things like Whole30, keto, and intermittent fasting that are all just diet culture in disguise. We debunk the benefits of these diets—and take a look at why they’re actually harmful to many people. If all of your friends are on diets right now, let this episode serve as a r...2021-01-181h 12The BabesmentThe BabesmentHow to Ditch Fat Shame with the Fierce Fatty Herself: Victoria WelsbyContent warning: Abuse and eating disorders.Stef + Jules are high-key freaking OUT about today’s guest, Victoria Welsby. She is killing it on Instagram as @fierce.fatty, helping people ditch fat shaming and learn to love their bodies. She is also the creator of the book and podcast of the same name, and she’s an amazing TEDx speaker and activist! Her story is phenomenal, and her understanding of fat positivity and activism and overcoming the issues we have in the relationship with our bodies is inspiring. Come hang out and learn more about us at th...2021-01-111h 21The BabesmentThe BabesmentWelcome to Season 2! It’s Time to Reframe Your ResolutionWe made it! It’s 2021, fellow babes, and we are kicking off Season 2 of The Babesment in style! The insidious force of diet culture is out in full force this time of year, so Stef + Jules want to take the time this month to lay down the ideas, mindset shifts, and behaviors to help you feel empowered to say, “Fuck off, diet culture!” There’s something that feels good about starting the new year, but don’t let the insidious nature of New Year’s Resolutions convince you that there’s something wrong with you. It may be a new year, but...2021-01-041h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentMeet Julie Ohlemacher: Intuitive Eater, Body Liberator, + Coach Extraordinaire (Replay)While we’re on holiday break, we wanted to share our first two episodes, which tell the story of Stef + Jules! This one shares the story of Julie Ohlemacher, where you’ll hear about forming a relationship with her body (first a good one, then a bad one, then a fantastic one), when she first realized that she wasn’t alone in the struggle, landing her “dream” internship that led to a major breakthrough, exercise as punishment vs. self-care, finally finding good role models, discovering intuitive eating, and a little crying.Come hang out and learn more about us a...2020-12-281h 04The BabesmentThe BabesmentMeet Stef Streb: Photo Taker, Magic Maker, + Goddess (Replay)While we’re on holiday break, we wanted to share our first two episodes, which tell the story of Stef + Jules! In the first episode EVER, we’re diving deep into Stef’s life: childhood struggles, the first time she picked up a camera, her hot topic phase, starting her own business, and how her relationship with her body impacted everything along the way. It’s a good one, ya’ll.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:Join New Year’s Reclamations!Connect with Stef Streb2020-12-211h 08The BabesmentThe BabesmentYour Party, Your Rules: Taking Ownership of the New Year | with Stef + JulesWelcome to the last (new) Babesment episode of 2020! This has been a doozy of a year. Can you believe that, when this podcast first started, we were all still living life as normal, going to crowded events, with no idea what was about to happen? Stef + Jules gab about Christmas specials, rom-coms, and gush about Dash & Lily (guys it’s SO good!) But really, they’re all about finding the gratitude in a year that has been really hard for a lot of us. For all the hard things that have happened this year, it’s been a profound year f...2020-12-141h 05The BabesmentThe BabesmentBeing a Voice of Strength + Positivity for Girls | with Dr. Lisa HinkelmanDr. Lisa Hinkelman is founder and CEO of our favorite non-profit Ruling Our Experiences, aka ROX. They do powerful work helping girls cultivate confidence and improving society in a way that benefits us all. All of the work that they do speaks to exactly what we stand for: empowering badassery. Through evidence-based programs, they offer workshops, training, counseling, and education to girls and the adults who impact them. Lisa understands firsthand the challenges women face today, and how those challenges affect a huge amount of girls and create widespread and lasting problems throughout their life, which is why she...2020-12-071h 10The BabesmentThe BabesmentMake an Impact with Your Period! | with Katie DiastiKatie Diasti is the founder and CEO of Viv for your V, a super dope period care company that’s non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Shockingly, a lot of period care products hang around for a LONG time—like, long after you’re gone. During an entrepreneurship course in college, Katie became passionate about the space of personal hygiene products and sustainability, and with period care having such a huge impact on the environment, she knew that she could make a difference. Every woman has their own story around their first period, and we go into some of our experiences around...2020-11-3052 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentThis Thanksgiving, My Body is Not Up for Discussion | with Stef + JulesWe recorded this episode one week after the election, and we unloaded some FEELS. How we coped throughout that very long week, our interactions with trolls online, how we’re preparing to deal with the legacy of Trumpism, and what we should all be giving ourselves permission to celebrate right now — it’s a lot.And in the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, we have some DEALS!!We know how hard it can be to invest in yourself, so we want to give you a little bit of motivation to kick off 2021 in the best Babesm...2020-11-2335 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentIntuitive Eating: Opening Rather Than Restricting | with Anne BradyAnne Brady’s a social worker, a therapist—she’s got all the letters behind her name. She’s also a badass trained in EMDR, and if you don’t know what that is… well, we didn’t either! She’ll explain it to you and blow your mind away. It’s always important for us to make space to talk about therapy and how trauma can live on in our bodies, how diet culture can influence that, and how all of this mingles and wraps up together.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!2020-11-161h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentYou Aren’t Failing Your Diet, Your Diet is Failing You | with Tash NgindiTash Ngindi is an anti-diet nutritionist and the founder of The Thick Nutritionist. She’s a certified Zumba instructor who promotes movement that is enjoyable for all bodies and she is passionate about creating non-judgemental, body-positive spaces for people to feel comfortable in their own bodies. After spending years following the path diet culture led her down, she got fed up with not making the changes stick and decided to ditch diets for good and achieve food freedom. Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:thethicknutritionist.com...2020-11-0957 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentUnlearning, Relearning, and Taking ActionWe’ve got two badass changemakers on the show: Caroline Woliver, the director of leadership and social justice at the YWCA in Columbus, and Lauren James, the Columbus YMCA’s leadership and social justice program manager. The YWCA’s mission is—casually—to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. These two women are incredible, and their mission could not be more important. We talk about generational body issues, the way racism has been systemically built into the structure of the United States, and the ways you can take action. And just as a reminder...2020-11-021h 30Healing HormonesHealing HormonesInto the Babesment: Why Diet Culture Sucks | with Stef Streb and Julie OhlemacherStef + Jules are the hosts of The Babesment, a podcast that celebrates stories of incredible humans and the bodies they’ve lived in. Stef Streb is a body-positive photographer, Julie Ohlemacher is a body image and intuitive eating coach, and they both know their stuff when it comes to celebrating our bodies, honoring our bodies, and learning to appreciate and love the bodies we’re currently in. We talk all about hormones, how our bodies change (and that they’re meant to change), and why diet culture sucks—and what we can do about it! These gals will inspire and empo...2020-10-261h 05The BabesmentThe BabesmentEverything Circles Back to the PatriarchyLet’s keep this episode fun and flirty. Stef + Jules have a TON to catch y’all up on with what’s been going on in their worlds lately. And with the election coming up, self-care is more important than ever, so let’s talk about how you can go and get you some self-lovin’. Stef + Jules also discuss their ever-changing bodies, viewing themselves and the world as works of art, and living in your own truth.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:Book a Goddess Session...2020-10-2655 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentWe Were Made to Change | with Lara Falberg + Haley BoehningWe have two powerhouse women in the Babesment today: Lara Falberg, an incredible yoga teacher and therapist, and Haley Boehning, an entrepreneur and the founder of The Matriots, a political action committee with the mission of getting more women elected to all seats of office. They’re both so inspiring and their insights are phenomenal. They talk all about intention, aging, working in the corporate world as a woman, botox, and so many things we haven’t touched on before. It’s a whirlwind of a conversation that touches on a variety of topics, but they’re all SO importan...2020-10-191h 37The BabesmentThe BabesmentYour Voice Matters: Shifting from Powerless to Powerful | with Jess Reback + Olivia BullockToday we have two powerhouse female warriors, Olivia Bullock and Jess Reback, and we’re talking all things general election. The purpose of this conversation is to empower and inspire everyone to understand what they can do with their voice and their vote and to take action in this election. They outline some actions steps we can all take, and shifting your mindset from feeling powerless to feeling powerful.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:vote.orgVote Save America Text BankingBiden-Harris Text BankingThe Diet Detox Ma...2020-10-121h 11The BabesmentThe BabesmentThe Court in Your Own Living Room | with Stephanie HannaStephanie Hanna is a candidate for judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division. Stef + Jules have a special conversation with her about running for judgeship and why it’s important to vote and be active in local politics, and getting women to run for office. And of course, we also dive into her relationship with her body and the messages that get pumped into us as kids. This is an educational and empowering episode that has the potential to lead to impact and change.Come hang out and learn more about us at th...2020-10-051h 02The BabesmentThe BabesmentWe Don’t Owe The World Pretty | with Katya PhilmoreThere are no words to describe how incredible this conversation is. Katya Philmore, the amazing owner and creator of Splendor Revival, touches on how to reprogram these beliefs we have around bodies and body sizes, how insidious fat phobia is, how it’s based in racism, and even dad bods. We dive into opulence, doing shit that feels good to you, and getting rest. She’s a wealth of knowledge, power, and PURE JOY!Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:splendorrevival.comInstagram: @splendorrevivalInstagram: @kaypasa_2020-09-281h 27The BabesmentThe BabesmentFinding Peace in the War Against Your Body | with Kristen KunkKristen Kunk is a wonderful health and lifestyle coach who (obviously) focuses on intuitive eating, and Stef + Jules have the best time talking with her about her intuitive eating and all of their health journeys. We love to geek out about intuitive eating here in the Babesment and this is definitely one of those interviews. We want you to hear this episode and find the confidence to say “fuck off” to dieting and recommit to fully living big, unapologetic lives!Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:Le...2020-09-211h 05The BabesmentThe BabesmentSneaky Ways Diet Culture Effs Us UpDiet culture has a way of being insidious and sneaking into our minds and our lives without us even realizing it, especially in the places where we’d least likely expect to see it. Just look at personal growth—as awesome as it is—and how it’s so often tied to weight loss, even though people who see through diet culture KNOW that forcing weight loss won’t get you the changes that you want. And just look at weight loss case studies, where they only ever show us the effects in the short-term, leading us to believe the change...2020-09-141h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentYou Can’t Tell a GD Thing About a Person Based on Their Body | with Jessica ErbThis conversation with Jessica Erb, LCM gassed us up and fed our souls on a DEEP level. Really, we wish we could (politely) broadcast this convo straight into the minds of every woman in America because Jessica speaks the TRUTH! We chat about everything from being in a bigger body and practicing yoga to this commonly held idea that the sky is falling when our body goes through natural changes to the wonders of damn good massage. Instead of focusing on all the toxic messages out there right now, we hope you spread some positivity and go gas up...2020-09-071h 00The BabesmentThe BabesmentBeing a Creative Babe | with Megan Leigh BarnardMegan Leigh Barnard is an amazing photographer and the co-founder of Creative Babes, a community born out of the desire to be around women in the creative world instead of these spaces dominated by alpha men. Since then, it’s grown into a space that is inclusive of so much more than just creative professionals and more than just women. She gets into the connection between body and soul, networking without a scarcity mindset, and everything that has led her to where she is today. It’s a complex, beautiful, and important story that all our Babesment babes need to h...2020-08-311h 34The BabesmentThe BabesmentValidate + Love Yourself | with Lindsay PinchotLindsay Pinchot’s life radically changed the day she embarked on a journey to heal her own relationship with her body, food, and exercise. Stef + Jules often talk about how diet culture and being consumed with thoughts of your body and exercise keep you distracted from playing your life out fully, but Lindsay’s story really puts that into stark perspective. When you drop all of that baggage like the hot garbage that it is, it frees up so much brain space—and Lindsay is a shining example of what you can do with all that brain space when you ca...2020-08-2459 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentHow We See Ourselves: Our Role in the War Against Diet CultureWe have an exciting announcement: MERCH IS HERE!! Flaunt it like a boss and send some love to @nickyisicky for designing this incredible artwork. These will only be available for two weeks so get your orders in now!This is our first podcast recorded in the A.F. period — After Folklore — and we have some BIG feelings we need to get out right off the top. If you’ve ever felt anything in your entire life, you need to listen to Taylor Swift’s new album… after you listen to this episode! But what we really want to talk ab...2020-08-1753 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentCapturing Moments + People, Not Bodies | with Rachel Joy BarehlThe first time Jules saw Rachel Joy Barehl’s website, she knew that Rachel was the right person to photograph her wedding (and she did AMAZING btw). But the more we got to know her, the more we realized that she’s an even more amazing person! We chat about why it’s ridiculous to expect 18-year-olds to know what they want to do with their life, the value of taking some time for yourself after high school, learning to joyously express yourself, growing as an artist, what goes into taking a great photo beyond the technical aspects, and why we...2020-08-101h 07The BabesmentThe BabesmentReal Girls F.A.R.T. | with Achea ReddAchea Redd is one of Stef + Jules’s favorite people, and she’s a Columbus native to boot! Achea is the founder of Real Girls F.A.R.T., a movement that helps women break the modes assigned by society and empowers them to become a FART: a Fearless, Authentic Rescuer & Trailblazer. We love it the most, we love her the most, and you will too after you’re done listening.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:Realgirlsfart.comInstagram: @achearedd“Be Free Be You” by Achea ReddSupport the show on Pa...2020-08-031h 04The BabesmentThe BabesmentLessons of Resilience | with Amanda CrichtonAmanda Crichton is an anti-diet Dietitian, life coach, and the founder of Fulcio. She helps people foster self-love and offers emotional support to help people feel worthy, valid, and empowered — and support really is the key word here. We discover how she found her purpose and passion for emotional support and what that work includes, and it’s a really empowering conversation for people to hear right now because everyone could use a little extra support these days.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:www.fulc...2020-07-271h 07The BabesmentThe BabesmentYou Have to Rest to Rise2020 got me like… tired. We don’t think there’s anyone who’s managed to escape this year’s weird  and uncomfortable gravitational pull without their life warping at least a little bit. So, today, we’re going to talk all about challenges — those we opt into and those that are forced on us — and how we can take care of ourselves so that we can rise to meet the challenges that 2020 has delivered us.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:Be part of Pelotonia 2020: pelotonia.orgConnect...2020-07-2056 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentUncommitting to Being Small & Committing to Uncovering Implicit Bias | with Suzy FauriaWe always start this show with the same question about our guest’s relationship with their body when they were younger, and we mostly hear the same things: we pick up bad habits and mindsets from our role models, we don’t feel comfortable inside of ourselves, and we don’t always feel like we have agency over what we (or others) can do with our bodies. We’ve been so conditioned that we need to be small and quiet and acceptable, emotionally and physically, and today we’re calling bullshit — with some help from a wonderful guest!Suzy Fauri...2020-07-131h 12The BabesmentThe BabesmentA Woman’s Body is Made to Work Well: Hormones, Intuition, & Periods | with Nina BoyceWe have a dog (bear). We have a guest. That’s right, we’re officially back in The Babesment! And do we have a guest for you. Nina Boyce is the founder of Nourished with Nina, the host of Healing Hormones, formerly the co-host of Wine & Shine, and our official podcast #inspo. But more than that, Nina is a certified health + hormone coach who helps women live intuitively with their cycle and restore their fertility, and she has some fascinating insight into how the relationship with her body and food changed as she stepped into the health + welln...2020-07-061h 10The BabesmentThe BabesmentHealth At Every Size in Healthcare | with LeslieToday we’re talking about a topic that is near and dear to our hearts: the Health at Every Size (HAES) movement in the medical community. A lot of us have been invigorated with a new or renewed sense of social justice lately, and this movement helps create a more equitable experience for all people when receiving healthcare. These babes are here for it!Our guest, Leslie, spent seven years as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse working in a hospital setting before going back to school to become a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and provider. Leslie brings a...2020-06-291h 06The BabesmentThe Babesment“The Goal Was Never Love — It Was Always Respect” | with Stephanie ChinnIf you don’t know who Stephanie Chinn is yet, you need to go check out her Instagram right now: @stephaniechinnart. Her art is absolutely beautiful, and her story even more so. Stef + Jules have been fangirling over her for quite some time, so we could not pass up the opportunity to chat with her. We laugh. We unravel the complicated relationship between the stories that we’re told about ourselves as kids and the stories that we tell ourselves as we grow up. We cry. We laugh some more. Just another day in The Babesment!Come hang...2020-06-221h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentConversation is the Currency of Change (& Other C Words)Stef + Jules are reunited (and it feels so good!), and there’s no better way to celebrate this taste of normalcy than by chatting about how our lives have changed as a result of… well, 2020. Being forced to take a break and hit the reset button on your life is a good way to find a little perspective on the things that really matter and the things that really just don’t matter much at all. But we’ve come to the realization that there isn’t some magical point where we’ll “get back to normal” after all of this. There’s...2020-06-1555 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentMy Purpose in the World isn’t Pleasing Other People | with Holly TorontoHoly moly do we have a great guest in The Babesment today: Holly Toronto! She is a Certified Health Coach who has found her way into our hearts through a practice that emphasizes a non-diet, pro-self care approach focused on cultivating a peaceful relationship to the food and body. Holly also shares a story that she’s never shared in public before, uncovering a nefarious aspect of diet culture that we haven’t discussed on the show yet.Shall we? Let’s shall!P.S. for the best audio experience, try listening with headphones if you ca...2020-06-081h 06The BabesmentThe BabesmentThe Greatest Trick That Diet Culture Ever Pulled... | with Haley GuggenheimToday we’re getting into the (virtual) blanket fort and chatting with someone Stef + Jules love oh so very dearly: Haley Guggenheim! We’re so happy that Haley was willing to share her story because it details the most beautiful mindset transformation. She was able to completely change her perspective on her food, her body, and her self — creating a life she loves in the process — and we think so many of you will resonate with this badass transformation.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:Instagra...2020-06-011h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentDiet Culture in Social Media + Adele FeelsEarly in May, a photo of Adele posted to social media sparked a huge wave of diet culture discourse. We had a LOT of thoughts and feelings as we watched it unfold, but we wanted to take a few days to collect them before we sat behind the mics to share our feels with all of you. We believe that having conversations like these is a really powerful way for us to grow deeper in our relationships to our bodies and to ourselves, and we hope this episode helps you explore that relationship in a meaningful way....2020-05-251h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentLiving Your Best Big, Loud, Extra Life | with Marisa McgrathHave you ever felt like you’re supposed to act a certain way? Pretty much all of us are prescribed these roles early in our lives based on our upbringing, our birth-assigned sex, the shape of our bodies — and as we grow up, as we start to develop our own individuality and personhood, all of those Shoulds can build up in your brain and feel uncomfortable.Our guest Marisa McGrath grew up feeling she should be smaller, should be quieter, should be well-behaved. But then she learned to say EFF THAT and be her loud, opinionated, extra self—...2020-05-181h 08The BabesmentThe BabesmentQ+A: Navigating Body BeliefsStef + Jules are back with A’s to a few more of your Q’s! We received a lot of questions about body image, and this is a really big thing as the weather starts to warm up and we all shed some layers. So, today, we really focus on how we can navigate body beliefs so that we’re all cool and comfortable in the Summer months + loving our time at the pool.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/thebabesmentDM us you...2020-05-111h 03The BabesmentThe BabesmentDealing with Fat-Phobic Relatives + Detaching the Weight Loss Mindset from ExerciseStef + Jules are so grateful to be celebrating another first this week: listener questions!We put out a call for your question on Instagram last week — @thebabesmentpod, feel free to slide into those DMs — and we got such an incredible response. We had so many amazing questions that weren’t able to cover all of them in this episode, but we dive in deep to answer a couple of  big ones! We absolutely love having the opportunity to talk with the community and we will definitely be doing this more in the future. So keep those Qs coming...2020-05-041h 04The BabesmentThe BabesmentLife in a Bigger Body | with Levana SlabodnickLevana Slabodnick is an Eating Disorder Therapist and Body Liberator — let’s just pause for a second to celebrate how awesome that is! — who leads us in a really important conversation about life in a bigger body. Her perspective from 21 years in practice is so valuable, and we truly think this is something all of humanity needs to hear.Note: this episode was recorded before the coronavirus health crisis and social distancing practices were put in place. We are all staying safe at home, and we hope you’re staying as safe as possible too.2020-04-271h 11The BabesmentThe BabesmentWe’re Just Getting Started | with Vinny PurtleVinny Purtle is the owner of Heartfelt Yoga Studio and a truly phenomenal human. We have a really open and honest conversation about how we develop a relationship with our bodies and our sexuality while growing up, how Vinny’s world opened up after working with Jules to form a greater connection to his body, the lack of inclusivity and representation in the fitness industry, what we’re doing about it, and what it takes to nurture body love and acceptance in fitness communities.Note: this episode was recorded before the coronavirus health crisis and social distancing prac...2020-04-201h 03From The Outside InFrom The Outside InIntuitive Living + Body Love: You Are Exactly Who You Need to Be | with Stef Streb + Jules OhlemacherStef Streb and Jules Ohlemacher both built successful businesses empowering women in their own way, Jules as an intuitive eating and body image coach and Stef as a body-positive photographer, before uniting forces to invite more women into this conversation about owning your body and living your best life. What started as a regular Girls Night (and an absolutely incredible body positive pool party) grew into a movement, community, and podcast called The Babesment.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: penzonesalons.com/truebeautyResources:Check out The BabesmentStef’s Website: st...2020-04-1551 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentCompassion, Community, and Coping in the Current ChaosWe’re staying home like we’re supposed to, but we could not go a week without getting cozy in The Babesment! Get ready for all the love, compassion, and support you can handle because Stef + Jules have some stories about a few good things going on right now, some simple strategies for coping with stress and social distance, and an exciting announcement about what’s next for The Babesment!Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/thebabesmentDiet Detox Master...2020-04-1354 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentIntuitive Eating Myths, Problems With Wellness Culture, & Using Love as Fuel for Movement | with Simi BoticStef + Jules just about needed to make chiropractor appointments after this episode with Simi Botic because they spent the whole time violently nodding. Simi is an incredible Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coach who *GETS IT.* Simi helps bust some intuitive eating myths, define what diet culture is (and the problematic wellness culture as a whole), start moving from a place of love, and so much more.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Resources:www.simibotic.comCheck out Simi’s online barre classes: unmeasured.simibotic.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/SimiBoticFacebook: www.fa...2020-04-061h 12The BabesmentThe BabesmentSaying a HELL YES to You | with Regan WalshWe can barely contain our excitement to be introducing some of you to Regan Walsh, an absolutely incredible executive coach and life coach! Stef has known Regan for quite some time, and we’re both major fangirls of her work, so getting the chance to hear more about her story and explore her perspective on life was absolutely amazing. As Regan likes to say, either it’s a HELL YES or it’s a no — and this conversation is definitely a HELL YES! You will feel so empowered to live life exactly as you are, which is exactly as it shoul...2020-03-301h 07The BabesmentThe BabesmentLearning to Love Your Changing Body | with Jessica KapustaJessica Kapusta is Columbus’ sauciest entrepreneur, and it all began when she was diagnosed with celiac disease. If you’ve ever dealt with a food intolerance or food allergy yourself or in your household, you’ve probably experienced the hunt for food that you can actually eat in grocery stores and restaurants. Sometimes it feels like you’re forced to settle. But Jessica and her husband got sick of settling, and they realized millions of other people must be going through this same ordeal, so Jess created John & Jane’s Sauces.Jessica has an empowering story where she shares...2020-03-231h 08The BabesmentThe BabesmentI Am Not Your PornographyFor Galentine’s this year, Stef & Jules got cozy in The Babesment to eat some mid-day pizza, reflect on Jules’ first Goddess Session, and talk about why she decided to share a photo from the session publicly for the first time in an Instagram post. Our culture has programmed us from a young age to see female bodies as objects. Boys are taught to look at girls’ bodies. Girls are taught that boys look. On today’s episode Stef and Jules talk about the problem with objectification, share intimate stories, cry a little, laugh a lot and give tang...2020-03-1648 minThe BabesmentThe BabesmentBeauty From the Outside in | with Debbie PenzoneIf you live in the Columbus area, we probably don’t have to introduce you to our guest: the one and only Debbie Penzone! Jules has the absolute privilege of working for Debbie at LIT Life + Yoga, although most people are probably more familiar with her name from PENZONE Salons + Spas. She is one of the kindest, most generous, and abundant human beings that we have ever had the pleasure of meeting (and, no, Jules was not asked to say that).I don’t know if one episode can truly contain all of the radiant posit...2020-03-091h 16The BabesmentThe BabesmentCommitting to Authenticity - with Chelsea SkaggsChelsea Skaggs is a mother of two who — after going through two very different pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experiences — chose to work alongside new mothers as a postpartum coach. She aims “to bring a voice of normalcy and support in a culture that can feel isolating and judgmental,” and we think we all feel the need for more of that these days, even those of us without kids.We have an amazing conversation covering everything from authenticity to body image to T-Swift, and if there’s anything you want to add, come @ us on Instagram. We’ve already felt...2020-03-021h 11The BabesmentThe BabesmentMeet Julie Ohlemacher: Intuitive Eater, Body Liberator, + Coach ExtraordinaireWelcome back to The Babesment! We’re doing a 180 after last week’s episode and, today, Stef is interviewing Jules! You’ll hear about forming a relationship with her body (first a good one, then a bad one, then a fantastic one), when she first realized that she wasn’t alone in the struggle, landing her “dream” internship that led to a major breakthrough, exercise as punishment vs. self-care, finally finding good role models, discovering intuitive eating, and a little crying.Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Connect with...2020-02-241h 01The BabesmentThe BabesmentMeet Stef Streb: Photo Taker, Magic Maker, + GoddessThis week in The Babesment, Jules is interviewing Stef! That’s right, we’re sharing our own stories first! We’re diving deep into Stef’s life, from childhood struggles, to the first time she picked up a camera, her hot topic phase, starting her own business, and how her relationship with her body impacted everything along the way. It’s a good one, ya’ll. Come hang out and learn more about us at thebabesment.com!Connect with Stef StrebWebsite | stefstrebphoto.comInstagram | @stefstrebCo...2020-02-171h 08The BabesmentThe BabesmentWelcome to The Babesment!Our names are Stef Streb and Jules Ohlemacher, and we invite you to come talk all things body with us in The Babesment!We believe everyone — EVERYONE — should feel at home, confident, and comfortable in their bodies. Too many of us have been living lives that are too darn small for too long. You are worthy of whatever life you want, regardless of what your body looks like, and we want to empower you to live your biggest life with your whole heart starting RIGHT. NOW.You deserve it.2020-01-2702 min