The BodPod

66. Bigger Bodies, Bigger Adventures: Traveling as a Plus-Size Couple | The BodPod S2 E16

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by the fabulous plus-size travel couple, Steph and Kelly to talk about their inspiring journey and how they're empowering people to travel and live life to the fullest.  This amazing pair have already traveled to over a hundred countries and are still counting. Together, they discuss their memorable first trip as a couple and how it taught them to communicate and advocate for each other. Steph and Kelly share their unique experiences and tips for traveling with a partner or a friend. About Steph and Kelly:Stefani and Kelly the creators behind @plussizetravelcouple are on a journey to see 100 counties together, they love sharing travel tips and what it’s like to travel as a bigger person. Their goal is to help others have knowledge at their fingertips so that they can start making their own travel memories! “Airplane seats may be small but the world is big!”Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.IG: TheBodConTikTok: TheBodConCollaborations: hello@thebodcon.comBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

65. How to be Successful with Chronic Illness with Gigi Robinson | The BodPod S2 E15

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Gigi Robinson, an inspiring chronic illness advocate, author, and speaker as they discuss the importance of advocating for yourself and speaking up for yourself, especially when it comes to chronic illness. They also talked about the power of Gigi's book, "Kids, Are You Ready?", which is about having the body, courage, and resilience to triumph over illness. This book is not only for children, but also provides adults with the guidance to take back their power and speak up for themselves, their family, their relationships, and their career. About Gigi: Gigi is known for many things. From being a finalist in the Sports Illustrated Swim Search, to her advocacy in the chronic illness and body positivity spheres, all the way to NFT research and navigating life as a small business owner.  She truly does it all. With features in Bustle, Business Insider, Forbes, and Vogue Business, Gigi combines beauty and brains as GenZ’s forefront thought leader in the content creation space.Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.IG: TheBodConTikTok: TheBodConCollaborations: hello@thebodcon.comBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

64. Breaking Self-Acceptance Barriers with Miriam Lara-Mejia | The BodPod S2 E14

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Miriam Lara-Mejia to share their stories and help boost confidence. Miriam talks about her experience of teaching body acceptance and celebration while sharing her own journey of fatphobia, dieting, and even how her child helped her. Tune in to hear Miriam's advice on how to work on internal self-talk and affirmations to build body confidence and more!About Miriam:Miriam Lara-Mejia is an educator and mom with a joyful mission: to help parents raise body-positive kids! Miriam is on a mission to liberate bodies, strengthen self-acceptance, and promote body-positive parenting. She uses humor to poke fun at fatphobia in the Latinx community, highlighting trauma, intergenerational violence, and resilience. She's working to build a future where kids know they belong and can celebrate their unique bodies, just as they are!Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.IG: TheBodConTikTok: TheBodConCollaborations: hello@thebodcon.comBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

63. Unclothed and Unafraid with Camille Hunt | The BodPod S2 E13

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Camille Hunt, a brilliant figurative artist who uses nude bodies as her canvas! Rachel and Camille dive into how using nude bodies as a canvas can be a bit intimidating at first, but ultimately can be a positively life-changing experience that helps people learn to love and embrace their unique bodies. Rachel and Camille also discuss the immense importance of body acceptance and self-love and how art can be an incredibly powerful tool to help us on our journey.About Camille:Camille is a figurative artist based out of Brooklyn who promotes empowerment through art in collaboration with her clients. Her clients use their bodies as the tool to create body prints with Camille’s guidance and expertise.Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.IG: TheBodConTikTok: TheBodConCollaborations: hello@thebodcon.comBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

62. THIS is how we’ve got dating all WRONG with Lily Womble | The BodPod S2 E12

On today’s episode of The BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim had a fun and enlightening conversation about dating  with one of the former top matchmakers in the U.S., Lily Womble. She is now a feminist dating coach and founder of Date Brazen.They talked about how body confidence affects dating and how to boost it so you can find joy while searching for the one for you.About Lily Womble:Lily Womble was one of the top matchmakers in the U.S. After setting up hundreds of first dates, she realized that with the right tools, high-achieving women could match themselves better than anyone else ever could. She started her company, Date Brazen, five years ago and has since helped thousands of women become their own expert matchmakers with her unconventional, intersectional feminist approach to dating. She's on a mission to interrupt the patriarchal status quo found in the dating world to help women create love lives that are self-trust-filled, settle-proof, and actively joyful.She changes lives daily with her 85k+ TikTok community, Top 4 Relationship Podcast- The Date Brazen Podcast-, and sold-out coaching programs worldwide. She lives in Brooklyn with her fiancé, Chris.Connect with Lily through these links:My Guide to Make Dating Feel Like Self-Care: https://date-brazen.ck.page/c651f5218eRSVP: Creating a Joyful AsDating Life Workshop- 3.28.23: https://date-brazen.mykajabi.com/joyful-asInstagram & TikTok: @datebrazenBe sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.IG: TheBodConTikTok: TheBodConCollaborations: hello@thebodcon.comBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

61. Celebrating International Women’s Day with Gabrielle Richards | The BodPod S2 E11

Our BodPod host Rachel K. Grim celebrates International Women’s Day 2023 with the Confidence Coach and Brand Director of confidence-boosting brands - Shapermint, TrueKind, and the BodCon, Gabrielle Richards.They defined what body equity means and how the pathway to achieving body confidence can look different for each of us. It was a fun and informative conversation about the journey to self-love and confidence!Our BodCon app is now live! Join our community and get your daily source of empowerment and confidence. Download the app now on App Store and Play Store! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.IG: TheBodConTikTok: TheBodConCollaborations: hello@thebodcon.comBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

60. Writing Your Way to Self-Love with Virgie Tovar | The BodPod S2 E10

This week on the BodPod podcast, Rachel K. Grim and fat activist Virgie Tovar got together to chat about how to love yourself in a world full of beauty standards. They discussed how writing in a journal can help you process your feelings and how to stay true to who you are despite the pressure to conform. It was a great convo about self-care, self-love, and acceptance - don't miss it!Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com.IG: TheBodConTikTok: TheBodConCollaborations: hello@thebodcon.comBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

59. Beauty Beyond Scars with Iva Ballou | The BodPod S2 E9

On this week's BodPod episode, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by Iva Ballou, a transformational speaker, and confidence coach, in discussing beauty beyond what we see on the outside. They chat about how the media often puts people with visible differences in a box and how this can lead to a lack of understanding and appreciation for those people. They talk about how we can create a new narrative that celebrates the beauty, strength, and resilience of people with visible differences. So let's get talking about creating a world that celebrates all kinds of beauty!Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com.BodPod EXCLUSIVE Offer from today’s Sponsor: VOESHUse code BODPOD at checkout for 10% off sitewide on voesh.com: https://bit.ly/3Ht4mvCAbout Today’s Sponsor: VOESHWe believe that everyone deserves self-care. Whether that’s fifteen minutes at home or a day at the spa, our mission is to make well-being a part of your everyday routine. Mood included. That’s why we created uncomplicated products made from 100% vegan, good-for-you ingredients. Because self-care should be simple.Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 ticketsBe sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

58. How to thrive in a fat phobic industry with fashion editor Bella Gerard

Today, our BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, is joined by Fashion Editor and Creator Bella Gerard! We talk about how the way you look has nothing to do with your level of health and wellness, and that we need to stop commenting on people’s weight. Plus, we deep dive into brands that use body positivity as an inauthentic approach to quick consumer dollars and remain fat-phobic while they haven’t stayed true to the Body Positive message.Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com.BodPod EXCLUSIVE Offer from today’s Sponsor: VOESHUse code BODPOD at checkout for 10% off sitewide on voesh.com: https://bit.ly/3Ht4mvCAbout Today’s Sponsor: VOESHWe believe that everyone deserves self-care. Whether that’s fifteen minutes at home or a day at the spa, our mission is to make well-being a part of your everyday routine. Mood included. That’s why we created uncomplicated products made from 100% vegan, good-for-you ingredients. Because self-care should be simple.Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets

57. Reality Check - Can We Handle The Truth? with Stella Williams

Stella Williams joins the BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and special guest Leslie D. Tucker of BodCon to dive deep into her most recent social news. Stella is a noted reviewer of plus-size fashion brands, a plus-size advocate, and more! In today's episode, Stella sheds light on her authentic yet controversial Woods by Jordyn dress review, her long-standing social career, and what keeps her creating like a machine! Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll be back with a brand new podcast every week with friends new and old.Get ready for The BodCon 2023, sponsored by Shapermint. Tickets are officially on sale! Get yours now before we sell out at thebodcon.com.Today's Sponsor: ShapermintGet an extra 10% OFF SupportiveWear Essentials for every body! For BodPod listeners only...Use code: BODPOD at checkout today.More about Stella:Stella is a powerhouse, with her main reach being across YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok. Stella exploded in popularity in October 2020 after a meme went viral body shaming her. Stella's consistent body-positive stance on the matter led her to be a continuous influence in plus-size fashion and enjoyed by many viewers of different backgrounds. Stella Williams continues to take her online success to new heights on and offline to showcase authenticity in the industry. In 2021, Stella Williams became Fashion Nova's first size 24 model and by 2022, Stella Williams became a model for Nike.Be sure to follow, like, and subscribe to get the latest body confidence news!Watch the BodPod on YouTubeFollow us @thebodconGet your BodCon 2023 tickets