Aleen is joined by Nicole Pellegrino, host of the Betches Brides podcast and the face behind @betchesbrides on Instagram. With wedding season just around the corner—and nearly 2.5 million weddings expected to happen this year—we can all relate to wanting to feel our best on the big day, whether you’re the one getting married or just a guest. Aleen and Nicole share their Non-Scale Wins for the week, including one about TikTok success (what else?). Then they answer a Dear DST email (shocker:it’s about weddings) with some helpful tips for surviving the season. They wrap up the ep with some pro-tips on feeling your best at a wedding, because we’ll all be attending a sh*t ton of them soon.

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No One Cares How You Look At Your Friend’s Wedding Ft. Nicole Pellegrino

This week Aleen's joined by Seerut Chawla (@seerutkchawla), a London based psychotherapist who focuses on Trauma Informed Therapy, who has a tough love approach to mental health advocacy on social media. Seerut shares her perspective on what therapy has become on Instagram aka the phenomenon she calls “insta therapy”, and examples of how to spot it. She talks about why she thinks it's not helpful or genuine and more on why you should avoid it. Then, Seerut defines what trauma actually is and explains why it's different than what you may think. This leads to a discussion of the downsides and potentially lasting effects of taking mental health advice that you get from social media too seriously and why it doesn’t replace seeking professional help. Finally, we end breaking down the DST confession topic of the week (hint: grab your popcorn).

The Downsides Of Insta-Therapy Ft. Seerut Chawla

Aleen is rejoined by Rod Thill (aka @JustMe.Rod)—the millennial culture aficionado, mental health advocate and hilarious TikToker. The convo kicks off with Rod sharing his Non-Scale Win about creating a new routine with his meal schedule and Aleen shares an update on her strength training journey. Next, they dive into listener emails about finding a balance and the importance of celebrating the small wins (you're doing amazing sweetie). The episode wraps up with some insight from Rod— about his tips for finding a new therapist and the necessary steps to take while "test driving" one out.

Switching Therapists is Totally Normal FT. @JustMe.Rod

This week Aleen is joined by mental health champion, millennial culture aficionado, and hilarious TikToker Rod Thill (aka @JustMe.Rod). They dive right in to talk about Rod's struggles with body dysmorphia, combatting an eating disorder and finding *much needed* comfort from therapy. Rod then divulges the difficult sides of having such a popular social platform—where it’s not all fun and games—and how he manages to use his platform for good, even when he’s not feeling his best. Moral of the story? Everyone struggles behind the scenes—even Rod.

Men Struggle With Body Image Too FT. @Rod

This week Aleen's rejoined by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists Tamar Samuels and Vanessa Rissetto, co-founders of Culina Health. The convo kicks off with Aleen, Tamar, and Vanessa sharing some Non-Scale Wins and giving their pro-tips for conquering adult struggles like not having enough time between meetings to make a healthy lunch and not over snacking before dinner. Then, they dive into a few listener emails and give even more advice that we needed to hear. The trio then talk about getting back into the kitchen (trust us, it's easier to do than you think), the importance of eating a balanced meal, and why sandwiches are not getting the attention they deserve (yes, you should absolutely eat both slices of bread).

Help, I'm Too Lazy To Make Healthy Meals Ft. Tamar Samuels & Vanessa Rissetto of Culina Health

Aleen is joined by Tamar Samuels and Vanessa Rissetto, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and co-founders of Culina Health. Tamar and Vanessa talk about why they believe food is medicine, how nutrition is not one-size-fits-all, and give tips on how to make eating nutritious meals less daunting. They also share their real feelings towards leafy greens (spoiler: ew, kale) and what Instagram often gets wrong about nutrition. Finally, we play a game of “DST Confessions” in which Aleen, Vanessa, and Tamar must all confess to something about our favorite topic (food obviously).

Finally, A Nutritionist Who Hates Kale Ft. Tamar Samuels & Vanessa Rissetto of Culina Health

On this Thursday’s episode, Aleen is joined by Ashley Fern, returning DST guest and the face behind @betchestravel (go follow if you haven’t already). They start by sharing their Non-Scale Wins of the week, presented by Impossible Foods, which includes Aleen's truly “virtual” workout experience and a listener submission about putting your mental health first. Then, Ashley joins us for a new segment, "Workout Woman", where she'll be testing out & sharing new workouts she's been loving (or not) both IRL & at-home. For Ashley's first workout, she shares a detailed review of her recent intense (ugh) group cardio session.

Our Latest Workout Obsessions Ft. Ashley Fern

This week Aleen is joined by Morgan Simianer, star of everybody’s favorite bingeable Netflix reality series Cheer. Morgan tells us what she’s been up to in the past two years since finding sudden fame with the team from Navarro College in season one. Aleen and Morgan talk about what it’s like to be a high profile (and high pressure) athlete, both mentally and physically, as well as how Morgan’s life has changed since the show aired. We also hear about what’s next for Morgan now that her cheering career is behind her, which surprising thing gives her the most anxiety (hint: it’s not flying through the air in a death-defying stunt), and what it feels like to be getting compliments from strangers when you don’t see yourself that way.

Why Can’t I Believe People When They Say I Look Good? Ft. Morgan Simianer From Cheer

Aleen is rejoined by sisters Dr. Lindsay Kite and Dr. Lexie Kite, co-authors of the book More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament for this week's Dear DST. The conversation kicks off with Lexie, Lindsay and Aleen sharing their Non-Scale Wins. Next, they dig into some listener emails about breaking bad habits and how we can fight off the peer pressure that some of us feel to keep up with the "norm" of beauty standards (cough cough, botox and fillers).

Admit It, You Stare At Yourself On Zoom Ft. Drs Lindsay & Lexie Kite

This week, Aleen is joined by Dr. Lindsay Kite and Dr. Lexie Kite, co-authors of the book More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament and identical twins. They’re also co-directors of the nonprofit Beauty Redefined. Lindsay and Lexie work to help women understand that having a positive body image isn’t just about believing your body looks good, it’s knowing your body IS good—regardless of how it looks. They share lessons on how we can better ourselves, while acknowledging we’re human and will inevitably compare ourselves to others more than we’d like to admit. They also break down their approach of inspiring younger generations to feel the same. Start being nicer to your body by reading their book: https://amzn.to/3qkS9Av and find out more about their online courses at www.morethanabody.org 

Stop Looking At Your Body And Start Living In It Ft. Drs. Lindsay & Lexie Kite

Aleen is back with Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jordan Syatt for this week’s Dear DST episode. We kick things off by sharing our Non-Scale Wins of the week and then read some listener emails. Both emails share a common (and very relatable) theme: body image. The first emailer is focused on their post-wedding body image, and the other on the body image of someone they’re dating. Jordan shares that it’s okay to value your health as one of the most important things in any relationship, and judgey-ness isn’t all bad. I mean, we all judge people constantly, right? Right?!!

We All Judge People Ft. Jordan Syatt

Aleen is reunited with one of the most requested DST guests, celebrity trainer and lover of big salads, Jordan Syatt! They start by catching up on everything Jordan’s been up to since he was last on the show in 2019 (where did time go?) including a big relationship change, a cross-country move, and a new fitness hobby. Then they talk about fitness best practices, wellness must-dos & don’ts, and a whole lot more. Plus, they discuss popular fitness myths & the truth behind them, including why Jordan thinks HIIT is not it and why low intensity cardio workouts are still super beneficial for your health. Finally, Aleen and Jordan answers some interesting listener-submitted questions and have a quick convo about Harry Potter.

Low Intensity Cardio Can Be Just As Good As HIIT Ft. Jordan Syatt

Happy New Year! Sami and Aleen start the year with a brief reflection on 2021 before sharing a bittersweet announcement about the podcast, and discuss what’s in store for DST this coming year. Then they react to the resolutions they set for 2021 - from finding new hobbies to starting a family, we listen to all the resolutions that they met (or more likely… didn’t meet) throughout the year. Finally, they end the show by setting some ‘loose commitments’ for 2022, because let’s be real: ‘resolutions’ is a strong word.

The 4th Annual DST Resolutions Episode

Sami and Aleen are back for the final episode of Dear DST of 2021. We kick off by sharing our Non-Scale Wins and then dig into listeners' emails, which focus on the importance of getting a second medical opinion and how to set little goals for yourself to avoid doom scrolling on social media. Let’s continue to be the best version of ourselves in the new year and take these WTF moments and turn them into taking control of our problems.

The Final Dear DST of 2021

This week we’re joined by Dr. Sandra Gelbard, a board certified internal medicine physician, who previously served as the Chief Medical Officer of the Endometriosis Foundation of America. Dr. Gelbard gives us an extensive overview of endometriosis, clears up some misconceptions and gives us tips on how to best support loved ones who may be experiencing it themselves. You can read more in Vogue about Dr. Gelbard's approach to treating endometriosis and how she's helped many women including Lena Dunham to make tough medical decisions.

The 411 On Endometriosis Ft. Dr. Sandra Gelbard

Welcome to Diet Starts Tomorrow, a podcast hosted by Betches co-founders Aleen Kuperman and Samantha Fishbein, featuring all things wellness, weight loss, mental health and fitness from the no-bullsh*t perspective of real women who understand the struggle. In a world where “wellness” looks perfect on Instagram but feels anything but in real life, this podcast explores the psychological and emotional side of wellbeing as a whole. Listen as they take you on a wellness journey where they discuss their own experiences with weight loss, which fitness routines are actually attainable for the working Betch, staying healthy while still having fun, and how to handle weekend socializing when your friends are forcing you to binge drink and throw caution to the wind.

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