The BodPod

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

56. Your Body Isn’t a Fashion Trend with Designer Julie Mollo

Your BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, brings Fashion Designer and self-proclaimed Head Bag Lady in Charge, Julie Mollo to the stage! Today we talk about a range of body trends n fashion, including tomboy 90s frames and h*roin chic. Julie started out as a fashion design student, working out of her dorm room, to seeing her designs on none other than Katy Perry all because of a cold email she sent - with *confidence*. Her unique vintage-inspired designs and glitter vinyl put her on the map alongside the fruit-inspired dresses you’ve seen on Katy Perry and other standout celebrities. As a curvy woman, Julie knew to always dress in what makes YOU happy and confident, and never try to fit a mold that’ll leave you feeling less than your best when you walk out the door. Watch now to hear Julie’s story and dive into dressing confidently with us today!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: VOESH Use code BODPOD at checkout for 10% off sitewide on voesh.com: https://bit.ly/3j1nirOAbout Today's Sponsor: VOESH We 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

55. The Grief and Loss of PCOS with RN Brianna Blackburn

The BodPod Season 2 welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and practicing RN and Professor Brianna Blackburn! Today, we dive deep into the world of PCOS. PCOS is also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and it affects millions of women every day. It affects our bodies inside and out, from weight fluctuation and discomfort to sexual wellness and fertility. Join us in the conversation of grief and loss that comes with a PCOS diagnosis and the tricks and tips to help you cope and find a sense of comfort in living with 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.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

54. The real, the raw, the confident with Rachel K. Grim

 The BodPod Episode 54 brings us a tell-all with Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim! Every person’s confidence journey looks different, filled with peaks and valleys. Rachel K. Grim’s journey is no exception. From facing homelessness and isolation, and being diagnosed with PCOS which can make weight, fertility, and sexual wellness truly challenging, to building a community of confidence-boosting humans, Rachel shows us that her confidence toolbox was learned and is the best fail-safe she can now tap into during her lowest lows and highest highs. Join us today and get to know our host and build your confidence toolbox!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. 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

53. The lies we tell ourselves with Leslie Tucker

The BodPod Season 2 welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and Plus-size influencer Leslie Tucker! Join us in sharing the lies we’ve told ourselves in 2022 and how we’re flipping the script and celebrating what makes us unique. We also tap into our worst critics, our biggest bullies, accessibility from the rock climbing gym & beyond, modeling in our undies, and what that looks like for plus-size women who want to try something NEW. Step into your truth, and be true to what’s best for you with Rachel and Leslie today on the BodPod’s first episode of 2023!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.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

52. Bring on the bad b*tch days! With Zoe Chin Loy

 The BodPod Season 2 welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and Plus-size Model, Mom, Wife, and Entrepreneur Zoe Chin Loy! We talk about Zoe’s body confidence experience as a woman, mother, model, and wife, her buzzworthy catwalk struts at Miami Fashion Week 2022, how she met Rachel on set, and her tips on how to turn any sad b*tch day into a bad  b*tch day!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. 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