Shows
Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.48: Thank You and Good-Night!For our series finale episode (Can we even call it that?), we wanted to thank each and every person who listened to us, engaged with us, and encouraged us throughout this podcast journey. For now, we say good-bye to the podcasting world, but we’re open to what the future holds for us.
2025-05-2733 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.47: What Do You Want To Know?This week’s question was so open-ended that we weren’t sure where it was going to take us. It ended up bringing us a delightful conversation about countries we’d love to visit and cities in which we’re currently living. What do you still want to know about us?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-05-2019 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.46: Age is Just a NumberThis week’s question was a fun and easy one! We both feel so fortunate to have built the friendship that we share today, and it was fun to talk about it a bit!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-05-1318 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.45: Weighing InJoin us as we chat about our decided effort to recommit to making healthy choices, building healthy habits, and removing those unhelpful behaviours that have been creeping back into our lives. We also discuss a recent headline in the Globe and Mail about doctors prescribing weight loss drugs and/or bariatric surgery to teens. Finally, we talk a bit about Sandy’s upcoming birthday vacation! It’s very exciting!
2025-05-0659 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.44: But You Need ID!This week’s question seemed pretty quick and easy at first, but then we both got ourselves second-guessing a bit! (Well, Henny was more unsure than Sandy, to be honest.) And at the end of the day, we think we both answered incorrectly! Whoops!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-04-2918 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.43: No RegretsThis week’s question brought us on a few tangents, but we hope you’ll indulge us anyway! We have a good conversation about how realistic it is to “never go to bed angry” and discuss the difference between irritation, annoyance, and anger.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-04-2219 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.42: No Laughing MatterThis week’s question gave us lots to talk about but not too much to chuckle about. We had a great conversation about jokes and comedy and when certain jokes may or may not be acceptable! What do you think?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-04-1519 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.41: Braver TogetherThis week’s question was a fun one because it brought us down memory lane. We recall how we met and how we first became fast friends. We were both a bit brave by ourselves, but we’re both much braver together.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-04-0820 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.40: Trad-wife LifeJoin us as we chat about food safety, items that can and cannot be recycled, and what it means to be living the trad-wife life. Sandy has a large event to attend, and she’s anxious about the small talk. Henny is coming to the rescue though because she’s just listened to a podcast all about the Science of Conversation!
**Show Notes**
Podcasts we mentioned:
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta (Episode on Food Safety)
Armchair Expert (Episode 859)
2025-04-0159 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.39: Cry Me a RiverThis week’s question isn’t actually a tear-jerker! Don’t worry. We do have some good discussion about what makes us cry and how we feel about crying in front of other people.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-03-2518 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.38: Red CheeksThis week’s question may bring you some second-hand embarrassment as we tell some of our most humiliating (and hilarious) stories. Join us as we chuckle and cringe at some of our past experiences.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-03-1819 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.37: Surprise! I like you!This week’s question was surprisingly easy to answer and gave us both a nice surprise. Think about the people in your life who you admire. Is the thing you admire about them something they would expect?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-03-1121 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.36: It’s Called BalanceJoin us as we chat about our favourite kitchen gadgets, our favourite meals to cook at home, and our favourite dishes to order at a restaurant. We also discuss the importance of research concerning women’s health and the necessity of reproductive rights. Finally, we’re super excited about participating in a Choir! Choir! Choir! performance. It’s time to get our Queen on!
**Show Notes**
Documentary we mentioned:
Żurawski v Texas
2025-03-0457 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.35: Promise We Won’t LaughThis week’s question gave us some good food for thought. We have a good giggle about a paddle-boarding adventure we went on together years ago. We have some serious chat too. Don’t worry!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-02-2517 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.34: Join UsThis week’s question is a pretty straightforward one, but we were unsure as to whether or not we’d have good answers. Don’t worry! We both thought of something! Let us know if you’d be interested in being our plus ones for either of our requests!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-02-1817 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.33: Funnier Than We LookThis week’s question sounds a bit clunky, but it turned out to be fun and easy to answer! In fact, the trickiest part of the question ended up being deciding on which 3 things we would pick. What would you say is true about both of us?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-02-1116 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.32: Speak UpJoin us as we chat about our new understanding of what it means to be defiant. When can defiance be advantageous to us, and how do we practice it? Henny wore her PJs to the store the other day, and Sandy refused a service based on a poor Google Review. How do you think we’re doing in our defiant era?
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
Armchair Expert (Episode with Sunita Sah)
2025-02-041h 08Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.31: Loving OurselvesThis week’s question brought us everything: clichés, revelations, laughter, and tears. The question had us thinking about past decisions, about our current lives, about our times abroad, about aging, and about - you guessed it - weight.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-01-2825 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.30: It’s All in the FamilyThis week’s question had us strolling down memory lane for a bit. We think it’s always interesting to hear about other people’s experiences within their families and familial relationships. We hope you like hearing a bit about ours!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-01-2121 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.29: What I Like About YouThis week’s question might be the best one yet. We had so much fun identifying the very best of each other. It was tough to pick only five words! We did stick to 5 words each, but we ran over time a bit. Hope you don’t mind!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2025-01-1425 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.28: Coming in Hot for 2025!Join us as we chat about a bunch of different customer services experiences we had over the holiday season. Henny watched a few different shoes this past week, and we get into a long conversation about naked bodies. A bit of a weird way to start 2025, we know, but that’s what we’ve got for you!
**Show Notes**
Shows we mentioned:
Your Fat Friend (on CBC Gem)
Naked Attraction (on Crave)
2025-01-071h 00Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.27: To You, With LoveThis week’s question had us feeling all warm and tingly. We love love, and we loved chatting about how we show love to the people in our lives who are most important to us.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-12-3119 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.26: Communication is KeyThis week’s question isn’t a repeat, but it does seem a bit similar to a question we had a few weeks ago. However, we have a completely new and interesting conversation about it. Can your romantic partner be your best friend?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-12-2418 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.25: Ch-ch-changes!This week’s question got us thinking about change. Change is hard. Change is necessary. Change is ongoing and continuous. And usually, change is good. All that being said, we don't anticipate changes for us in the near future!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-12-1717 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.24: That Was the Worst!This week’s question could have gone to the deep dark depths of despair, but somehow it brought us some laughter too. Wishing you all some light and love even when things are tough.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-12-1019 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.23: It’s Precarious!Join us as we chat about Henny’s latest tea obsession and Sandy’s ongoing kitchen wizardry. We also discuss a variety of ways we can make food prep work a bit better for us. Finally, we chat about group behaviour, social phenomena, and how quickly ideas can spread as we break down a book we’ve both just finished.
**Show Notes**
Books we mentioned:
Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Hi Honey, I’m Homo! Sitcoms, Specials, and the Queering of American Culture By Matt Baume
2024-12-031h 01Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.22: Won’t Forget ThatThis week’s question was uplifting for both of us. We had surprisingly similar answers too. If you want to put a smile on your face, you really have to answer this question!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-11-2616 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.21: You’ve Got A Friend In MeThis week’s question got us a bit emotional and then it got us a bit silly. Would you expect anything else from the two of us?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-11-1919 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.20: What Have You Done?This week’s question was great food for thought! We got to thinking about what it actually means to have accomplished something and whether or not our “great” accomplishments have to be big things.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-11-1217 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.19: It Was (Not) So Good!Join us as we chat about so many of our favourite things: food, kitchen gadgets, people who comment on our weight, and the joys of being women. Just kidding . . . those aren’t all our favourite things, but we DO talk about them all this week! We go from air fryers to shepherd’s pie to menopause in just over an hour. Ready to join us?!
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
Book we mentioned:
Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years...2024-11-051h 00Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.18: Getting It DoneThis week’s question was super fun, and we learned some new things about each other too. Why is it that we put things off when we really want them?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-10-2915 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.17: Don’t Call Miss CleoThis week’s question was tricky because we both had an answer that we weren’t too thrilled about having. Come along with us this week as we discuss our mortality . . . yeah . . . it’s a bit deep.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-10-2215 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.16: Add That to My List!This week’s question was an easy one for us. There are lots of things we’d like to be able to do. Some of which we could do if we put our minds to it, and others . . . are probably not available to us. Too bad!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-10-1515 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.15: Introduce Yourself!This week’s question was a fun one, and we even learned some new things about each other! We get to thinking about how we identify ourselves . . . is it by our accomplishments, our careers, our families, our hobbies, or something else?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-10-0816 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.14: Keep Your Friends CloseJoin us as we chat a bit more about navigating friendships as adults with busy lives. We discuss how valuable different people are to us for different reasons and why we need a variety of friends and friend-like people to keep us fulfilled. We also get to talking about how early one of us needs to plan a Halloween costume and how early the other one us starts buying Christmas gifts. Do you know which one of us is which?
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
How to Be Fine (specifically the e...2024-10-0159 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.13: You Sassy Thing!This week’s question was nothing we haven’t talked about before, but you know us . . . we still had plenty to say! We often reminisce about our childhoods, and we’re both pretty fortunate to have had pretty good ones.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-09-2416 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.12: Not Just Some Pretty FacesThis week’s question was an easy one for us both to answer. We’re both very fortunate to be living fairly happy and healthy lives right now. We wish you all the same in the days and weeks to come!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-09-1716 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.11: Same Same!This week’s question had us reminiscing and laughing about all the ways we look the same, act similarly, and are guaranteed to have crossed paths years and years ago.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-09-1015 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.10: Communication is KeyJoin us as we chat about how much easier and less stressful life would be if we all got just a little bit better at communicating. Think about all the times we fret about what is going to be served at a dinner party we’re attending. Or all the times we worry about what someone meant by a text they send. Or all the times we are unsure about what to wear, eat, or prepare before visiting our friend’s house. Why don’t we just ask?!
**Show Notes**
Book we mentioned:
...2024-09-0359 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.9: Secret HunchesThis week’s question got us thinking about some scary things, some peaceful things, and some responsible things. Sometimes the things that are the toughest to talk about are also the most important.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-08-2715 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.8: Long Live Us!This week’s question is a “would you rather” that is impossible to answer. How could you possibly choose between a young body and a young mind?! We want both . . . does that make us greedy?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-08-2015 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.7: La la la-la la!This week’s question had us both singing a tune. We think it would be weird if someone didn’t sing to themselves on a regular basis, don’t you?!
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-08-1315 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.6: Reality CheckJoin us as we chat about managing our expectations when we are embarking on experiences that we have been through before. Should we expect things to always go exactly the way we remember? How do we leave room for things to be a bit different? We also discuss the important of physical affection and decide that we both definitely are “huggers”.
**Show Notes**
Show we mentioned:
America's Sweethearts (on Netflix)
Podcast we mentioned:
No Stupid Questions
2024-08-061h 00Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.5: Perfection!This week’s question was an easy one for us, and our answers should come as no surprise to anyone! Once you listen, you’ll have to let us know whose day you’d like to join. ;)
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-07-3014 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.4: Rehearsing ConvosThis week’s question was one to which we already knew each other’s answers; however, it still sparked a great convo about why we may or may not practice the things we say ahead of time.
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-07-2315 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.3: Fame is the Name of the GameThis week’s question was an easy one for both of us! What do you think?
If you’re interested in seeing where the questions we’re using come from, google “Arthur Aron’s 36 Questions”.
2024-07-1615 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight 2.2: The Questions BeginThis week’s question: Given the choice of anyone in the world, whom would you want as a dinner guest?
2024-07-0914 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight Season 2, Episode #1: We’re Back!Join us as we chat about kitchen gadgets we think we may need (and other gadgets we wish we had long ago). We also discuss how much easier it is to spend money on others rather than ourselves. Finally, we start off season two by getting into the nitty gritty of social connection and making friends as adults. What’s your best line for engaging with others in a social setting?
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
How to Be Fine
2024-07-021h 00Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #267: Season FinaleJoin us as we chat about what’s coming up on Beyond the Weight with Henny and Sandy! We are taking a hiatus for the month of June, but we are coming back fresh and ready for SEASON TWO in July! That’s right everyone! After 267 episodes (the longest first season ever), we are getting geared up for a fun new season.
Here’s how it will work:
- The first Tuesday of the month, you’ll get an episode similar to the ones you’re used to hearing from us. We’ll keep you busy...2024-06-1119 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #266: The Bee’s KneesJoin us as we chat about our love of beeswax wraps, pork tacos, grocery shopping, memoirs, and salads in the summer. We revisit the advice we learned about several weeks ago about eating a variety of fruits and veggies each week, and we check in with each other to see what we’ve been eating lately. Finally, we discuss a few things that are keeping us busy such as long audiobooks, riveting documentaries, and ready-to-go salads.
**Show Notes**
Book we mentioned:
My Name is Barbra by Barbra Streisand
Shows we...2024-05-281h 00Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #265: Love This For YouJoin us as we chat about Sandy’s recent birthday celebrations, and we think you’ll agree she celebrated correctly! Then we discuss our on-going and ever-developing thoughts and feelings about body positivity, weight loss, diet culture, and weight loss drugs. Things we know: our bodies are amazing and we love feeling good in our bodies. Things we don’t know: literally everything else. Our apologies for the extra-long episode!
**Show Notes**
Shows we mentioned:
The Jinx Part Two
What Jennifer Did
Don’t F*** With Cats
Ba...2024-05-211h 08Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #264: Spill Your GutsJoin us as we chat about our recent forays into skin moisturizing . . . Sandy is putting bear fat on her face, and Henny is dousing her fingertips in hand cream. Then we get serious, and we discuss a super interesting documentary on Netflix all about gut health and the microbiome. Our guts are impacting our overall health is a plethora of ways, and the things we eat are vital for maintaining a healthy gut! How many different veggies have you eaten this week?
**Show Notes**
Shows we mentioned:
Hack Your Health: The S...2024-05-141h 01Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #263: So Darn CharmingJoin us as we chat about the process of unwinding oneself when preparing for a move to a different home, job, or life situation. Henny has more to say about The Circle, and we get into a raucous conversation about whether or not a person’s level of charm is connected to their weight. Finally, we discuss a couple of documentaries on Netflix that are really worth checking out if you’re so inclined. Enjoy!
**Show Notes**
Shows we mentioned:
The Circle (on Netflix)
Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Yo...2024-05-0759 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #262: It Ruins MeJoin us as we chat about some of the great dishes Sandy has been checking on Instragram and some of the equally great (she hopes) dishes Henny has been making for supper. Sandy wonders aloud about whether or not she’s the only person who doesn’t mind sharing a toothbrush, loofah, or razor (Spoiler alert: She’s not). And Henny is currently obsessed with The Circle and is debating whose pictures she would use on her social profile to ensure she became the most popular player.
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
Synced
2024-04-3059 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #261: We Brought A Good OneJoin us as we chat about change. We all know that change is inevitable. We all can likely identify ways we’ve changed in the past. We all know we will continue to change lots in the future (although science tells us we underestimate this). We are reminded of the fact that Sandy will always choose breakfast, and Henny tries to convince us that she is truly becoming more agreeable in her older age. Finally, we’ve got a baked penne recipe that you have to make! It’s delicious!
**Show Notes**
Podcast we ment...2024-04-231h 00Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #260: My Face Is TalkingJoin us as we chat about everything from tickling fetishes to lunchables to how to navigate friend groups. We get into it all! We discuss what to do when we find ourselves in social situations with people we are having trouble connecting with or are irritated by. We also wonder about when (if ever) it’s appropriate to give some constructive criticism related to socializing. Lots to digest here!
**Show Notes**
Documentary we mentioned:
Tickled
Podcasts we mentioned:
Flightless Bird
We Can Do Hard Things
...2024-04-1659 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #259: Pop Tarts and GummiesJoin us as we chat about some of the things that make us laugh and some of the things that we are anticipating will make us laugh soon. We also go down a rabbit hole on pop and its impacts on our overall health. Finally, we reminisce about some of the tried and true WW advice we’ve gotten and given over the years.
**Show Notes**
Podcasts we mentioned:
Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
MesSy with Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupt...2024-04-0959 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #258: Practically PerfectJoin us as we chat about all things perfection. Each and every one of us have a few perfectionist tendencies, and Henny is learning how we can all harness the power of those qualities and use them to our benefit. We do a little quiz to see what type of perfectionists we are, and we do some thinking out loud about how perfectionism connects to eating habits and weight loss goals. This episode is pretty perfect if we do say so ourselves.
**Show Notes**
Books we mentioned:
Ultra-Processed People by Chris V...2024-04-021h 07Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #257: Already Done It, Girl!Join us as we chat about a couple of great books we’re in the middle of right now. Henny’s learning about different studies proving that the way a food is processed actually has more health impacts than the nutritional make-up of that food while Sandy’s learning more about the benefit-only practice of eating more plants. It’s not all serious though! We also discuss the relabelling of Coke Zero products and the lengths Henny will go to replace a missing puzzle piece!
**Show Notes**
Books we mentioned:
Ultra-Processed People by...2024-03-2659 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #256: Mind BlownJoin us as we chat about our recent March Break trips and the lack of stress related to food we both felt on our vacations. Henny is learning that there are different patterns of eating that may actually work for her, and Sandy is really trying to convince her that different skin care routines may work for her too. We also discuss the nature vs. nurture debate when it comes to obesity. I(s obesity more than just the result of food decisions? (Spoiler: it is!)
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
C...2024-03-1959 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #255: Love It or Lose ItJoin us as we chat about our attitudes toward things; which things get kept and which things get chucked? And why? And what does that say about us? We’re both doing things strangely lately. Sandy is using chamomile tea as part of her skin care routine, and Henny is providing towel service to the men in her life. Finally, we discuss how empowered we feel while reading some great women’s memoirs!
**Show Notes**
Podcasts we mentioned:
Synced
We Can Do Hard Things
Books we mentioned:
2024-03-121h 00Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #254: Happy 5 Years!Join us as we chat about how completely flabbergasted and entirely grateful we are to be celebrating exactly five years of the podcast on this very day! We have had a wonderful time over the past five years chatting with each other and with anyone and everyone who listens to Beyond the Weight. Thank you so much for supporting us!
**Show Notes**
Netflix Documentaries we mentioned:
Lover, Stalker, Killer
American Nightmare
Podcast we mentioned:
Chasing Life
2024-03-0559 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #253: I Probably Won’tJoin us as we chat about what it means to be a super communicator (according to our Power of Habit expert Charles Duhigg) and why communication is so tricky and so important. We update one another (and you all) on our ventures into incorporating more plant-based meals into our regular diets. Finally, we have the age old debate: shower or bath? What team are you?
**Show Notes**
Book we mentioned:
Mother, Nature by Jedidiah Jenkins
The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
Super Communicators by Charles Duhigg2024-02-2759 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #252: Consequences of My ActionsJoin us as we chat about all things donuts (are you really surprised?)! Cake donut or yeast donut? Small donut shop or chain restaurant? Crueller or buttermilk bar? We also discuss the difference between eating disorders and disordered eating. Finally, we get into a deep conversation about our previous (and/or current) binge eating habits and notice that our patterns are very different!
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
Food, We Need to Talk
Flightless Bird
2024-02-2057 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #251: To Count or Not to CountJoin us as we chat about our experiences making some changes, trying something new, and following the Livy Method. How has life changed now that neither one of us are snacking at night? How many fruits do we need to eat every day in order to be happy? What’s our stance on bread? All this and more in this week’s episode!
**Show Notes**
TV Shows we mentioned:
Expats (on Prime)
The Great Canadian Pottery Throw Down (on CBC Gem)
Program we mentioned:
The Livy...2024-02-131h 02Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #250: Fad Diets and RecommendationsJoin us as we chat about a bunch of different fad diets from years ago, how ridiculous they seem to us now, and whether or not they actually worked (spoiler alert: they didn’t). Sandy is also full of recommendations for us this week, so if you’re looking to read, watch, or listen to something new, this episode is for you! Finally, we love being in our pjs. Can you tell?
**Show Notes**
Movie we mentioned:
A Fish Called Wanda
Netflix Series we mentioned:
Beckham
Bo...2024-02-061h 01Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #249: Spork-tacular!Join us as we chat about our deep-rooted love of sporks, our ongoing obsession with Walnut Crunch donuts, and our latent confessions about silly things. On a more serious note, we have a frank conversation about The Four Tendencies and how learning about the Obliger tendency is really helping Henny re-frame the way she sees herself, her accomplishments, and her challenges. Finally, we want everyone to try this new salad that we’ve been loving!
**Show Notes**
Book we mentioned:
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Recipe we mentioned:
...2024-01-3055 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #248: Funny GirlsJoin us as we chat about how cold it is in Canada, how hot it is in Peru, and whether or not we think Sandy could cut it as a stand-up comedian. We also get into more serious matters like the terrifying side of the business of agriculture in North America today. Finally, we discuss why it is so important to ask for help when you need it - even if it’s hard to do.
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Netflix Show we mentioned:
You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment
...2024-01-2359 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #247: Slippery When WetJoin us as we chat about our experiences watching the new Netflix special, You Are What You Eat. We discuss the experiment, the findings, the participants, and the importance of understanding that plant-based foods can still be highly processed. Finally, we talk about some of our own plant-based eating goals as we move along in 2024. Will you join us?
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Netflix Show we mentioned:
You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment
Book we mentioned:
I Must Say by Martin Short
Movie we mentioned:2024-01-1659 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #246: It’s Having a Year!Join us as we chat about a few of the books, podcasts, and documentary series that have us excited currently. We also discuss Gretchen Rubin’s theory about happiness and habit formation, unpack her four “Tendencies”, and apply what we’ve learned to our own lives. How can knowing what motivates you and how you deal with both inner and outer expectations help you to find balance and live your best life? We’re starting to figure it out.
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Books we mentioned:
Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter Worl...2024-01-091h 01Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #245: Starting with a Bang!Join us as we chat about how to stay connected with friends (long-distance or not) by making an effort to reach out and by sharing the most mundane details of our lives with them. We also discuss our obsession with talking about food and the fact that not everyone begins a story by telling what they ate (really?!). Finally, we start 2024 off with a difference of opinion. You gotta listen!
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Book we mentioned:
If You Had Told Me by John Stamos
2024-01-0259 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #244: Am I Geriatric?Join us as we chat about what we learned as children about cooking and cleaning, how we divide labour in our relationships, whether or not we should be actively de-centering men in our lives. Having other people in our lives can be enriching and rewarding, but it can cause extra stress too! How do we stay healthy and well AND manage the people in our lives? Finally, we discuss where we belong when it comes to generational categories, and Henny is fired up about it!
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Podcast we mentioned:
How t...2023-12-2658 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #243: People Should Be JealousJoin us as we chat about how super cool we both are. Sandy’s life right now consists of doing puzzles and making jam. Henny’s greatest excitement in life currently is the book she’s reading about roads, animal crossing, and roadkill. We also discuss some interesting ideas about anti-fat bias and how challenging it is to disrupt deep-rooted thoughts and perspectives.
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Podcast we mentioned:
We Can Do Hard Things (Episode #262)
Book we mentioned:
Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet...2023-12-1959 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #242: Say Hi to Your Neighbour!Join us as we chat about the importance of making social connections with the people around us and especially with the people at our work places. We discuss the factors necessary for forming and deepening social connections: positivity, consistency, and vulnerability. Finally, we learn that Henny has become a bit of a social butterfly, and it’s freaking her out.
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Podcast we mentioned:
The Happiness Lab
2023-12-1255 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #241: Emotional Support PickleJoin us as we chat about the pressure so many people feel to make changes to their bodies in order to meet the expectations of others around them. We also discuss our thoughts on whether or not doctors should be advertising (or maybe even offering) cosmetic procedures. Finally, Henny is experiencing a new level of towelgate in her new home; luckily, Sandy sent her an emotional support pickle, so she is coping quite well despite the mess.
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Podcast we mentioned:
We Can Do Hard Things (Episode #255)
Instagram f...2023-12-0559 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #240: Living with LossJoin us as we chat about the variety of different reasons we may feel loss and how that feeling presents itself in our lives. We remind one another that the way we are feeling at any given moment is not ridiculous, and that we have a right to feel. On a lighter note, Henny continues to conduct her entire life by the alarms on her phone while Sandy is pondering life as a coupon-clipper!
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Instagram Follows we mentioned:
@couponcutiecanada
@livingonaloonie
2023-11-2859 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #239: The Power of WhyJoin us as we chat about our aging bodies and the way we are made to feel about our aging bodies by society, media, and our own subconscious. We also discuss asking ourselves why we feel the way we do. For example, if we don’t feel like going to an event, why not? If we feel like we have to dye our hair, why is that? Finally, Henny is a real party pooper, and her students are beginning to learn that quickly.
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Podcast we mentioned:
Mayim Bialik’s Break...2023-11-2159 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #238: Getting Emotionally AgileJoin us as we chat about emotional agility and four helpful tricks for getting unstuck when we’re caught in negative thought patterns and troublesome habits. We also discuss how our key values can work against us and how we can use them to achieve satisfaction and happiness in all areas of our lives. Finally, Sandy is SURE that our phones are listening to us and may even be out to get us!
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown
2023-11-1459 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #237: I Can See It Now!Join us as we chat about the beauty of the changing seasons and whether or not we think we could live in a place that doesn’t have four distinct seasons. Sandy’s been Christmas shopping, wrapping, and writing Christmas cards. Henny’s still growing tomatoes. Finally, we discuss the many parallels between dating and eating for health. Have you found your match?
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Podcasts we mentioned:
Flightless Bird
How to Be Fine
2023-11-0756 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #236: A Judge and a CheerleaderJoin us as we chat about feeling the feel and taking the wheel! We dive into Oprah’s newest book and learn all about our emotions, what they’re telling us, and how we should listen to them. We take a test to figure out our positive affect profile. We discuss how emotions have physical sensations. And we end the podcast on a happy note.
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Book we mentioned:
Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey
2023-10-3159 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #235: It’s a Mean World: Be KindJoin us as we chat about things Sandy and Henny can’t do. For example, Sandy can’t use an immersion blender and ends up spraying soup all over the kitchen every single time while Henny can’t be the squeaky wheel trying to get the grease no matter what she does. We discuss some of the tense conversations Sandy’s been having lately, and we ponder how incredibly easy it is to be kind . . . and wonder why people can be so mean.
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Podcast we mentioned:
The Happiness Lab
Bo...2023-10-2455 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #234: Compliment Me!Join us as we chat about what it means to have a healthy relationship with food. Is that even what we actually want? We discuss how much we think about food and whether or not we are expending too much mental energy when it comes to food on a daily basis. Finally, we get into a conversation about compliments. Our challenge to you: compliment someone in your life today!
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Podcasts we mentioned:
Food, We Need to Talk
The Happiness Lab
2023-10-171h 01Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #233: TouchéJoin us as we chat about some really nifty kitchen gadgets that we feel everyone should have! We also get into a conversation about fat phobia, the way that “healthy” is used as a euphemism for “thin”, and the negative connotation that the word “fat” still carries for us. Finally, Henny has a lot to learn about being a plant parent. Maybe you can help!
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness (specifically the episode entitled “How F$^*#d Up is Fatphobia”)
Book we mentioned:
The Countr...2023-10-1056 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #232: All the Food!Join us as we chat about so much food! Everything from Sandy’s recent intense meal-planning and quest to try new recipes to Henny’s first encounter with “provisions” to a lengthy discussion about whether or not we should be brand-loyal when choosing certain grocery items. It’s a food-based episode! Bon appétit!
2023-10-0359 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #231: Minds On, Minds OffJoin us as we chat about mindful and mindless eating. Henny has been extra mindful this week about eating extra quickly while Sandy has been doing some research about whether or not it is possible to eat mindfully in front of the television. We also discuss the difference between what we think we want and what we actually want. Finally, we get into a conversation about gift-giving, and Sandy has to confess something.
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Podcasts we mentioned:
How to Be Fine
Food, We Need to Talk
W...2023-09-2658 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #230: Are You My Friend?Join us as we chat about the positive impact of physical movement on mental health and well-being. If you want to boost your mood, even a brief stroll can do the trick! We also discuss Sandy’s mouth-watering cauliflower hash; it sounds so good! And we continue our ongoing conversation about friendship and interpersonal skills. Are you a good listener? Do you have good listeners in your life?
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Podcast we mentioned:
Food, We Need to Talk
2023-09-1959 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #229: Sandy, No!Join us as we chat about how lovely it is to put faces to names and to meet the actual people behind the stories we’ve heard. We are both settling into our Fall schedules and have been leaning heavily on the FitOn app to help us with our workout routines. Finally we discuss a few different habits that could be deal-breakers for our friendship . . . you’ll have to listen to see if we think similarly or not on these important topics.
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Podcast we mentioned:
Handsome
Books we me...2023-09-1257 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #228: Proud of YouJoin us as we chat about some great advice we heard on a podcast lately. Also, let it be known that Henny’s parents have already given her most of these pearls of wisdom throughout the years! We discuss the importance of learning from our mistakes and recall times when we avoided situations or experiences for fear of failing in them. Finally, Sandy is debating buying a new bathing suit. Will she do it?
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Podcasts we mentioned:
We Can Do Hard Things (episode #230 and 231)
Hidden Brain (episode tit...2023-09-0559 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #227: Having a MomentJoin us as we chat about what happens when we feel that we have pushed our bodies and our mental states to the absolute limit. Anyone else just need to have a good old fashioned cry before moving on? We also discuss how important it is for all people to be educated about women’s health concerns. Finally, Sandy spends the entire hour taking extremely flattering pictures of Henny on Skype. Enjoy!
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
The Daily (episode titled “Menopause is Having a Moment”)
2023-08-2959 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #226: It’s a PracticeJoin us as we chat about what it means to eat in a mindful-ish way. Today we learned that the practice of mindful eating is really all about paying attention to why we’re eating, how hungry we are, and how much we like what we’re eating. It doesn’t have to take a long time, and it doesn’t have to be stressful. This week, we are challenging ourselves to make sure that our forks are empty as long as our mouths are full (instead of pre-loading the next bite). Are you going to join us?!
...2023-08-221h 00Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #225: Our Best AdviceJoin us as we chat about some of our many quirks, and we’re both thankful that although we’re a bit strange, the people in our lives love us anyway! Sandy puts on her advice columnist hat and spits some wisdom that you are going to want to hear! Finally, Sandy is about to try her hand at baking sourdough bread from scratch. Anyone got some starter tips?
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Podcasts we mentioned:
Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch
We Can Do Hard Things (episode titled “Do You...2023-08-1559 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #224: Betty BodiesJoin us as we chat about all about habits! Where did the myth of the “21 days to build a habit” come from? Why are some habits so darn hard to develop? What happens when we stop doing a habit? We’re both getting back into our habit of regular yoga practice, and we’re loving it. Finally, Sandy’s been hanging on to some JUICY information that she knows Henny will find super gross!
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Podcast we mentioned:
Better with Dr. Stephanie
2023-08-0854 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #223: Something Different About UsJoin us as we chat about homemade cookies, interestingly-spiced tacos, and marshmallows - yum! We discuss The Marshmallow Test, a research study completed in 1972, and what it can (or can’t) teach us about will power, self control, and delayed gratification. Finally, we decide that there is, indeed, something different about us - we think it’s the summer!
**Show Notes**
Podcast we mentioned:
Hidden Brain (episode titled The Marshmallow Test)
2023-08-0158 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #222: Making An ImpressionJoin us as we chat about social situations, social awkwardness, and social blunders. Our resident social butterfly, Sandy, is a pro at making the best impressions even if she doesn’t realize it for herself. We’ve also been listening to a new podcast that we think you should check out if you’re interested in delving into the various ways our bodies and our minds impact each other. Finally, what’s your favourite way to use up pineapple juice? Henny’s got 1.365 L to get through!
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Podcasts we mentioned:
MindBody...2023-07-2559 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #221: Please Adore UsJoin us as we chat about all of the things we have been told about drinking water and eating protein . . . and then we share some of the new things we’ve learned about these healthy habits. Sandy is preparing for her first experience at a Supper Club, so we delve into some ice-breaker questions too. What are three words you would use to describe yourself?
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Podcasts we mentioned:
Food, We Need to Talk
How to Be Fine
2023-07-1859 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #220: Homework ReportJoin us as we chat about eating while travelling, the controlled precision of binge-eating, and why everyone really be open to some therapy. Sandy had given Henny some homework to do a few weeks ago, so she follows up today on fat camp and sneaking food. Finally, we extend the conversation that Henny and Tim started in Episode 218, and it’s a good time!
2023-07-1159 minBeyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #219: It’s an Update Episode!Join us as we chat about what life has been like for both of us in the past two weeks. We haven’t listened, watched, or read anything interesting, nor do we have hard-hitting facts or opinions about health and wellness. Instead, Henny has finally moved homes, Sandy was on a trip of a lifetime, and neither one of us has talked to the other in 10 days! It’s an update episode!
2023-07-041h 06Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #218: In the Hot SeatJoin us for a very special chat with Henny and our delightful, intelligent, and compassionate guest co-host while Sandy is away on vacation. Henny gets put in the hot seat as our guest asks her all the hard-hitting questions about weight gain, binge eating, food noise, Ozempic, and more. You don’t want to miss it!
**Show Notes**
Links to the articles we mentioned:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/06/ozempic-weight-loss-ruth-marcus/
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/well/eat/ozempic-food-noise.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/31/well/mind/binge-eating-disorder-symptoms-treatment.html
2023-06-271h 00Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #217: Staying OptimisticJoin us as we chat more about the rules we put in place surrounding food when it comes to the little ones in our lives. Do we put parameters around when they can eat dessert? Do we insist they eat everything on their plate? Do we limit the number of items they may eat? Henny goes down memory lane, and while she hasn’t fact-checked it all, she’s pretty sure she remembers her experiences at fat camp correctly. Finally, Sandy is on the precipice of trying something new: a Supper Club! Sounds tasty!
**Show Notes...2023-06-201h 09Beyond the Weight with Henny and SandyBeyond the Weight #216: Becoming CrunchyJoin us as we chat about how to talk about fatness, diet culture, and healthy living with children. Henny admits to a seriously problematic thing that she has said (on numerous occasions) to students, and Sandy is both horrified and satisfied to learn that Henny is, indeed, a flawed individual. We also go down memory lane to remember times in our lives that we have identified as particularly great. What was your best year?
**Show Notes**
Book we mentioned:
Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture by Virginia Sole-Smith2023-06-1359 min