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Yes& Body PoliticsEp 614: Know When to Take a BreakThis week we talk about self compassion. When is it important to recognize our limits and prioritize certain needs. It can be hard, but changing the world, building a business, or being your best self is a long process. You need to make sure you can handle the marathon, not just the sprint. You deserve rest and respite. You deserve to celebrate even the smallest of victories. We will see you in season 7. We love you! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2022-03-0752 minYes& Body PoliticsEp 613: Why Are Doctors Fat Phobic?How do you feel when you think about doctors visits? Are you filled with dread, excitement, anxiety? Join us as Guru Shabd talks about her recent experience, and how we can take care of ourselves and our bodies even when “authorities” are telling us the opposite. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2022-02-221h 00
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 612: I Feel UglyThis week we get VULNERABLE! How do we deal with feeling ugly and unattractive, when despite our best intentions, it feels impossible? Join us as we practice being gentle with ourselves and each other, and try to navigate difficult feelings we often leave unsaid. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2022-02-1459 minYes& Body PoliticsEp 611: AITA Others Shitty OpinionsAITA Body positive edition continues with uncovering how other peoples beliefs, comments and attitudes can change and form our opinions about ourselves. Join us as we talk about and ask: Ways family, friends and even strangers can add to the self loathing that hurts us and what if we didn’t have to internalize other peoples issues, and we just got to be our authentic self? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz) 2022-02-071h 09Yes& Body PoliticsEp 610: AITA Hurt People Hurt OthersAm I the asshole body positive edition continues as we talk about how people who are hurting hurt people. What happens when we have internalized our trauma and never work on it? Join us as we review some doozies, and thank a 17 year old for being incredible BOPO advocate! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2022-01-2459 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 606: AITA Dating A Fat Girl (Ft: @MandaPaints)Am I the asshole body positive edition continues with our special guest Amanda Lee. Join us as we talk about self respect, our need to defend our fat to strangers, the culture of fat phobia, and navigate dating, health and living in joy. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz), Amanda Lee (@mandapaints)2021-11-151h 02
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 605: AITA Fat Shamed in a RelationshipAm I the asshole body positive edition continues as we talk a lot about terrible relationships, manipulative situationships, unhealthy marriages and mean siblings. Join us as we remind ourselves of our worth and making sure we are being treasured and cared for as we deserve! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-11-0858 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 604: AITA Do I Need To Tell People I'm Fat?Am I the asshole body positive edition continues as we navigate self image and how we allow others to dictate our worth. Why do we have to keep proving our worth and choices? Join us as we discuss dating expectations, weight loss challenges, and fat phobic triggering bullies in the work place. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-11-0158 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 603: AITA It's Cute When you Can Mind Your Own Body AutonomyAm I the asshole body positive edition continues as we explore why it's important for idiots to keep their opinions to themselves when they can't respect body autonomy. What do you do when someone who is on a body changing journey turns into a projecting hateful activist for weight loss and begins to proselytize? Join us as we have so many feelings and share some responses to disrespectful behavior. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-10-251h 03
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 602: AITA Am I Fat Phobic?Am I the asshole, body positive edition with opinions flying with extra special noises that must be interpreted! Join us as we venture the opinions on Reddit and find out how strangers deal with fat phobia, bad dates, and communication. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-10-181h 01
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 601: Vaxxed, Fat, & MadLet's talk about Rebel Wilsons inherent fatphobic comments after weight loss and why it's bad to exploit your fanbase on your way to social climbing. Why do people who lose weight turn into bullies instead of minding their business? Why can't people adore people like they adore and encourage fat bear week? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-10-1158 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEP 515: Why Should I Advocate for Myself?Why is asking for what I need so hard? Can I be ok with making people mad? Is it better to be agreeable and stifled, or disagreeable and free? Join us as we talk about the risks, vulnerability, and challenges required to live according to your own sense of agency. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-08-091h 13
Yes& Body PoliticsEP 514: Am I Bad at Dating?Am I bad at dating? Am I just doing it wrong? What is my bare minimum? Are others opinions affecting my judgement? Join us as we talk about dating, lessons learned, and how to make choices that are right for you in the dating in the deep end of the pool. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-08-021h 07
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 513: What is the Weight Limit? NSFWAre you afraid to take up space, specifically the space ON TOP OF another person? Join us as we talk about sitting on laps and why we think we aren’t allowed. Do women have to be smaller and daintier than our partners? Why do we even want to? Who says we can't sit where we want (consensually of course)? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-07-191h 07
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 512: What Am I So Afraid of?What have your fears kept you from doing? Join us as we discuss whether our fear keeps us safe or keep us away from really cool things. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-07-121h 03
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 511: Fat in a SwimsuitWhy does wearing a swimsuit scare you? Why are swimsuits so physically, emotionally, and financially challenging? Join us as we talk about our journeys through buying swimwear and why you shouldn't hide your body. Your body deserves to be comfortable and feel pretty at the beach! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-07-051h 08
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 511: Is Chivalry Dead?F*ck the patriarchy, but what about chivalry and etiquette? Is that part of the patriarchy? Join us as we discuss chivalry, etiquette, and expectations on our behavior based on our presentation, gender and upbringing. Are we interested in behaving as we “should” and when are these expectations oppressive or problematic? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-06-211h 05
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 509: What is Self Confidence and Self Esteem?Guru had the mind blowing realization that she made self confidence and self esteem synonyms! *Gasp* does anyone else do that? How many of our feelings and recognition of self are we lumping together as the same thing?! Join us as we get weird and vulnerable while trying to support each others personal growth and journey and challenge you to find out if something is missing for you on the way to happiness. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-06-071h 00
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 508: How to Deal with AngerDo you struggle with how to be angry? Today let's have a conversation about anger. Join us as we discuss, why some people see anger as negative and scary and something that should be avoided. Tresla & Guru Shabd discuss how we’ve approached our anger and the ways we are learning to trust and embrace it as something that could help us get to know ourselves. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYuuREpVzt8 Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz) 2021-05-311h 05
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 507: Happy Birthday Yes& BOPO!It's Yes& Body Politics Birthday and oh the adventures Guru Shabd & Tresla have had! Join us as we discuss how we have grown, learned, and stepped out of our comfort zones over the past three years. Take a walk down memory lane as we remember the barriers, victories, look at how we have changed, and how the podcast and our dreams have grown. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz)2021-05-241h 00
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 506: Movement & Celebration in our BodyWe've been focusing on getting strong which means we are met with our worst negative self talk, and Marvin is not having it. This week we talk to Marvin, who has been teaching, coaching and reading us for filth. Join us as we discuss the experience of being in our bodies, and using movement as celebration for our personal goals to be strong bad ass ladies! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa (@grrshubz) Special Guest:Marvin Thornton @movemarv2021-05-1058 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 504: No Bad Shapes ChallengeAre we missing out on some beautiful shapes because we (and society) has decided that shape is incorrect? Are there shapes on our body that we hide or dislike? Join us as we take those steps to challenge ourselves to be more than the judgmental notions we've attached to our daily lives. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa, LMFT (@grrshubz)2021-05-031h 01
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 504: Managing a Stressful ChallengeThis month we pushed ourselves out of our boxes and became a whole production company! Was it worth it? If you do something that’s difficult what will you discover about yourself? Join us as we talk about how we negotiate boundaries and needs, manage challenges in order to achieve something really really cool. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-04-261h 04
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 503: Challenging Fear & AnxietyHow are you handling the fear of the world opening up and the fear associated with racism and living in this country right now? Are you ready to be seen after surviving over a year in the pandemic? Join us as we talk about how we challenge our fears, and give insight into goals we have set to crawl out of our comfort zones. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz Questions we ask at the end: https://shop.theskindeep.com2021-04-191h 08
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 502: Inspire Vs EmpowerThis week we have been interviewing incredible women about concern trolling and social media. Join us as we talk about advocacy, the medical industry and fat phobia, and how we are looking at navigating the world post lockdown. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-04-1258 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 501: Life, Right?It’s catch up time and we're back with a new season! Join us a we discuss what have we been up to you and how are we dealing with the world, then ask each other some hilarious questions! Card questions can be found at: https://shop.theskindeep.com/ Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz 2021-04-031h 03
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 414: Maybe it's RetrogradeSeason 4 Finale! Mercury retrograde, communication, and lessons we have learned. Join us as we talk about cycles, personality profiles, and how we are always working to better ourselves. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-02-221h 05
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 413: Why can't I have an Opinion?Let's talk about a lot of different things, the Covid Vaccine, the BLM movement, racism, the lack of acknowledgment in media about current events, and communication with blood family vs found family. Join us as we get down and dirty with a smorgasbord opinion buffet of ideas! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-02-151h 07
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 412: Medical System TraumaWhat happens when you're sick and the person who is supposed to help you doesn't believe you or worse, ridicules you to your face? This situation happens regularly to people in larger bodies. Join us as we discuss our experiences with this, and ways to take care of ourselves despite the challenges of our terrible medical system. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-02-081h 12
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 411: Confidence!Confidence! What does it mean? How does one build confidence and how does it change over time? Join us as we talk about our journeys to the people we are now. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-02-011h 03
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 410: Hey JealousyWhat makes us jealous, and does that make us bad people? How can we defeat the green eyed monster, or should we at all? join us as we ask ourselves, "Is our jealousy trying to tell us something?" Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-01-2558 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEp 409: Sexiness & HypocrisyCW: MENTIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN THIS EPISODE Why is there such a double standard for men and women’s sexuality? How are we supposed to balance being the right kind of sexy, but only on society’s terms, and how come woman get in trouble for their sexiness so much more than men? Why does showing a woman's nipple get your arrested or in social media jail? Join us as we talk about sexuality, agency, and consent! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-01-181h 03
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 408: Racism NSFWIt’s already been a rough year and it’s only been a week! Our country is struggling under the shadow of white supremacy and racism. It’s a problem that we cannot hope to address until everyone acknowledges it’s existence and works to counteract it. Join us as we have an emotional and heart felt discussion about race, racism, and how it effects all of us. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-01-121h 20
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 407: Before & AfterIs comparison really helpful? What about your before and after photos and videos? Does seeing this make you feel bad? Is it always harmful? Can we decide to live and celebrate who we are without punishing who we used to be? Join us as we discuss comparison, self acceptance, and body neutrality. Feel free to email your responses to yesandbodypolitics@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2021-01-0457 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 406: New Years DisillusionWhat is your relationship with New Years resolutions, goal setting, and making intentions? Do you think they help or hurt you more. Is someone profiting from your resolution (a gym, a diet company, a clothing company?) We invite you to do something different this year, if resolutions aren’t working for you. Feel free to email your responses to yesandbodypolitics@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2020-12-2854 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 405: Social Media TrollsConcern trolling & social media, what is it, why does it keep happening, and what can you do about it? We discuss why people feel entitled to tell others what is and is not ok for their bodies. What would you do if you didn’t have to worry about someone having an unwelcome and hurtful opinion? Let's discuss and as always feel free to email your responses to yesandbodypolitics@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2020-12-2158 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 404: HairOsphere & All The HairWelcome to the hairOsphere! Let's talk about all the hair! Why is it so important to maintain certain standards or styles, and why does it feel so bad to be different? Why do we experience fat shaming or pressure to have certain body hair or hair style? Have you been told you can't have a style or feel like you can’t pull off something because you’re fat? Let's talk. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick (@curvykimchi), Guru Shabd Khalsa @grrshubz2020-12-141h 01
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 403: Diet Culture & Bad DoctorsDo you know what diet culture is and how it affects you? Can we even agree on it? How do we know when to stand up for yourself? We get personal talking about diet culture, disordered eating, and medical trauma especially when you're fat. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-12-071h 10
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 402: Dating & Workouts during QuarantineDating and exercise during quarantine, how do we feel about it? How do you share your photos to social media without making someone else feel bad or maybe could it be inspiring? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-11-301h 03Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 401: Catching UpWE ARE BACK! Why have we been gone? How are we managing during the pandemic? Being kind, being sick, and being empowered. These questions and more answered in our first episode of Season 4. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-11-2353 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 315: Give it to Me *Love Language GFT & AOS*Welcome to the last episode of season 3!! We cover the last of the Love Languages: Acts of Service and Recieving Gifts! Are gift people just materialistic? (No!) Is “Can I help you with anything?” The sexiest phrase in the English Language? (Maybe???). We discuss the ways these two languages are challenging and powerful.
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-04-2555 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 315: Give it to me *Love Language GFT & AOS*Welcome to the last episode of season 3!! We cover the last of the Love Languages: Acts of Service and Recieving Gifts! Are gift people just materialistic? (No!) Is “Can I help you with anything?” The sexiest phrase in the English Language? (Maybe???). We discuss the ways these two languages are challenging and powerful. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-04-2555 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 314: Say It To Me *Love Language WOA*Today we are talking about...talking! Communication is important for every relationship, but if you or someone you love has words of affirmation as one of their primary love languages, what can you do?! How do you fight with someone whose love language is Words of Affirmation? We hope you are being gentle with yourself and connecting with others safely during this difficult time of social distancing. Please be safe friends! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-04-1357 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 313: Touching *Love Language PT*The journey of self love sometimes requires the participation of people around us. What adds to your feelings bank instead of takes from it? For some of us, physical contact and touch is the best.How do you set and maintain boundaries with all this touching? How do you establish this in a new relationship? Is physical touch automatically sexual? If the people around us don’t have the same love language, what can we do? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-3156 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 312: All We Have Is Time *Love Language QT*All we have is time...making it count with the people you love. What’s the difference between fulfilling, recharging time with a loved ones and just time spent? We are talking about the love language that is quality time with guest: David Lee & Marvin Thornton. In the time of Social Distancing, can we meet this love language?
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-2255 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 312: All We Have Is Time *Love Language QT*All we have is time...making it count with the people you love. What’s the difference between fulfilling, recharging time with a loved ones and just time spent? We are talking about the love language that is quality time with guest: David Lee & Marvin Thornton. In the time of Social Distancing, can we meet this love language? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-2255 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 311: Balance & Lemon-AIDHow much time, energy and compassion do we offer others, and how much do we keep for ourselves? If you find yourself feeling drained, how do you feed your soul and replenish all that energy? We talk about balancing service to others and service to yourself. if you ever find yourself stuck in a spiral of woulda coulda shoulda, know that you’re not alone. We share our experiences with this, and the ways we are trying to be kinder to ourselves and feed our souls Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Kha...2020-03-0957 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 310: Exercise WTFMoving our bodies, exercise, pressure, why should I do something we don't want to? This week we explore societal pressures, and how we feel about exercise. As usual Tresla and Guru Shabd have two different opinions and want to hear yours too. Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-0259 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 310: Exercise WTFMoving our bodies, exercise, pressure, why should I do something we don't want to? This week we explore societal pressures, and how we feel about exercise. As usual Tresla and Guru Shabd have two different opinions and want to hear yours too.
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-03-0259 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 309: Where's My Community?On the journey of self love, our mind is like our Sherpa or even our map. Sometimes it's helpful but other times it's not. ACK! What do you do?? We discuss the question, "When your mind feels like it’s making things harder, what can you do to try and ease the process? What resources do I have in my community? How do I find them? How do I find artist/advertising for me?"
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-02-2456 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 309: Where's My Community?On the journey of self love, our mind is like our Sherpa or even our map. Sometimes it's helpful but other times it's not. ACK! What do you do?? We discuss the question, "When your mind feels like it’s making things harder, what can you do to try and ease the process? What resources do I have in my community? How do I find them? How do I find artist/advertising for me?" Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa GSK's suggested insta follows : @thefatsextherapist @fatgirlflow @megxsbb @mechanicshopfemme @fatki...2020-02-2456 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 308 : Jellyfish ComplimentsThis week we sit down and process the Oscars and talk about the representation of plus sized people...and how others talk about them (spoiler alert, it’s not great)
We get a little fired up and discuss the messy topic of backhanded compliments and comments on our bodies. Is there a good way to talk about another persons body? Is there a helpful way that other people can talk about fat bodies?
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-02-1854 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 308 : Jellyfish ComplimentsThis week we sit down and process the Oscars and talk about the representation of plus sized people...and how others talk about them (spoiler alert, it’s not great) We get a little fired up and discuss the messy topic of backhanded compliments and comments on our bodies. Is there a good way to talk about another persons body? Is there a helpful way that other people can talk about fat bodies? Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-02-1854 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 307 : How Do I Love Myself?So it turns out a journey to self love is a moving target; how we feel about ourselves changes over time and depends on lots of different things. The good news is it’s an evolving process and there’s always more to learn and work on.
So whether you’re just getting started or finding that your usual tools and tricks to feel good and confident aren’t working, what can you do to keep moving forward?
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2020-02-0957 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 307 : How Do I Love Myself?So it turns out a journey to self love is a moving target; how we feel about ourselves changes over time and depends on lots of different things. The good news is it’s an evolving process and there’s always more to learn and work on. So whether you’re just getting started or finding that your usual tools and tricks to feel good and confident aren’t working, what can you do to keep moving forward? Feel free to join in the conversation, and share what you do to feel good and confident when it’...2020-02-0957 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 306: InsecurityThis episode we talk about struggling with insecurity.
What happens when an amazing person working on confidence, empowerment and joy struggles with insecurity? Hang out with us as we craft to ground and relax, and process the moving target that is self actualization and badass-ness.
Join in the conversation and talk to us about your insecurities, and how you handle them on a daily basis!
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2019-11-2153 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 306: InsecurityThis episode we talk about struggling with insecurity. What happens when an amazing person working on confidence, empowerment and joy struggles with insecurity? Hang out with us as we craft to ground and relax, and process the moving target that is self actualization and badass-ness. Join in the conversation and talk to us about your insecurities, and how you handle them on a daily basis! Follow us on Instagram: @yesandbodypolitics Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa2019-11-2154 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 305: Doing Things AloneIs it better to miss out or do things alone? Is going some place alone sad, scary or rad? What if it’s all three? Join us as we talk about grabbing life and our time by the cojones and making sure we don’t miss out on what we are excited about. How can you do the same?? Do you even want to?
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata
Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata
Camera & Editing: Adel Emata2019-07-1526 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 305: Doing Things AloneIs it better to miss out or do things alone? Is going some place alone sad, scary or rad? What if it’s all three? Join us as we talk about grabbing life and our time by the cojones and making sure we don’t miss out on what we are excited about. How can you do the same?? Do you even want to? Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbodypolitics https://www.instagram.com/curvykimchi https://www.instagram.com/grrshubz https://www.instagram.com/bananification Producers: Tresla F...2019-07-1526 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 304: Fat & Fabulous in Front of the CameraIt seems to be a universal experience of hating the way we look in pictures, or struggling to feel confident, but how much of that is because of unreasonable or unhealthy expectations versus unfortunate angles? We talk about owning, and perhaps even celebrating our image. We deserve to be recorded and celebrate, and maybe we have some tips to take the most fabulous pictures ever! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbodypolitics https://www.instagram.com/curvykimchi https://www.instagram.com/grrshubz https://www.instagram.com/bananification Producers: Tresla F...2019-06-2047 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 304: Fat & Fabulous in Front of the CameraIt seems to be a universal experience of hating the way we look in pictures, or struggling to feel confident, but how much of that is because of unreasonable or unhealthy expectations versus unfortunate angles? We talk about owning, and perhaps even celebrating our image. We deserve to be recorded and celebrate, and maybe we have some tips to take the most fabulous pictures ever!
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata2019-06-2047 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 303: Mental Health; it’s for Literally Every Body!Can we work on ourselves and make changes by ourselves? What if we need some help, or someone to talk to? Join us in episode as we talk about our own journeys with mental health, what to expect, and how to overcome obstacles that stand in your way!
The views and opinions expressed in this medium are those of the authors and do not take the place of a medical professional.
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata2019-06-1052 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 303: Mental Health; it’s for Literally Every Body!Can we work on ourselves and make changes by ourselves? What if we need some help, or someone to talk to? Join us in episode 303 as we talk about our own journeys with mental health, what to expect, and how to overcome obstacles that stand in your way! The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not take the place of a medical professional. This information and advice published or made available through this content is not intended to replace the services of a physician. Information on this is provided...2019-06-1052 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 302: Fat Acceptance vs. Fat InclusionFat Acceptance vs. Fat Inclusion. How do we describe what we are trying to accomplish? Do our words help or hinder us? Should we be using different words? How angry are we going to get?? The conversations and words we use are super important and we don't always agree. Having conversations like this are not only necessary but healthy! Even when they are uncomfortable. Take a deep breath and participate with us! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbodypolitics https://www.instagram.com/curvykimchi https://www.instagram.com/grrshubz https://www.in...2019-05-2743 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 302: Fat Acceptance vs. Fat InclusionHow do we describe what we are trying to accomplish? Do our words help or hinder us? Should we be using different words? The conversations and words we use are super important and we don't always agree. Having conversations like this are not only necessary but healthy! Even when they are uncomfortable. Take a deep breath and participate with us!
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata2019-05-2743 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 301: Fat Shamed at the Doctors! How to deal with Medical StigmaIs it helpful or bullying when the doctor says you need to lose weight? Is there a more helpful way of approaching these conversations? How do you make your medical experiences better?
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Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata2019-05-2157 min
Yes& Body PoliticsEpisode 301: Fat Shamed at the Doctors! How to deal with Medical StigmaIs it helpful or bullying when the doctor says you need to lose weight? Is there a more helpful way of approaching these conversations? How do you make your medical experiences better? We are now on YouTube check us out!: https://youtu.be/TJDgegaxQvA Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesandbodyp... https://www.instagram.com/curvykimchi https://www.instagram.com/grrshubz https://www.instagram.com/bananification Producers: Tresla Friedrick, Guru Shabd Khalsa, Adel Emata Camera & Editing: Adel Emata2019-05-2157 min