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Join actress and activist Jameela Jamil (The Good Place, She-Hulk) as she explores issues surrounding mental health, body image, and activism with a diverse range of inspiring guests like Esther Perel, Greta Thunberg, Aubrey Gordon, and Jane Fonda. You'll hear thought-provoking (often hilarious!) stories and vulnerable conversations that will leave you feeling empowered and uplifted. Discover how to celebrate progress over perfection, and learn how to encourage better mental health, healthier body positivity, and more. This podcast is more than just talk - it's a movement.

The End but Not Goodbye: Jameela's Farewell AMA

This week Jameela is bidding a fond farewell to the I Weigh Podcast and answering listener questions. Jameela revisits how the I Weigh movement + podcast started and gives insights into what she’ll be up to next. Remember, this isn’t the end...just the beginning of new and exciting things in the next chapter! And remember, Eat. Laugh. Orgasm...but don't forget the ghosts are watching.  Keep up with Jameela on Substack https://jameelajamil.substack.com/ Join the Move For Your Mind Community on IG

Nov 26, 2024 • 54:28

Introducing The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi

We’re sharing a new podcast with you on the I Weigh feed. Host Yara Shahidi sits down with incredible changemakers to unlock their secrets to conquering life, love, career, and everything in between with unwavering confidence and hope. In this clip, Yara talks with singer, songwriter, actress, and producer Janelle Monáe. To listen to the rest of the episode and to get a weekly dose of hope and optimism, follow The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://l

Nov 21, 2024 • 9:58

Dismantling Gender Violence with Dr Jackson Katz

Jameela welcomes the world-leading educator on gender violence, Dr Jackson Katz (Every Man, Tough Guise) back to her I Weigh podcast for a fresh discussion on why violence against women is a men’s issue, and what we all can do to make a difference. Dr Katz talks through the current state of the manosphere, what message the recent US election results highlights to young men, and where the responsibility lies to address the outdated belief system about women. This is an important and timely discus

Nov 19, 2024 • 1:01:07

Living Deliciously with Florence Given

This week, Jameela is joined by author & illustrator Florence Given (Women Living Deliciously) to talk finding joy in your life, being a playful activist, and opening your own doors of self-expression. Florence shares ways to let go of other people’s perceptions of you, and how to intentionally take up (too much) space by showing up courageously and being unapologetically yourself. This is a joyful conversation on the art of being childlike, not childish, and focuses on romancing yourself while

Nov 12, 2024 • 1:18:12

Revisiting Politics on a Local Level with Erin Gibson

Comedian, podcast queen, and author Erin Gibson joins Jameela this week from a familiar time, before midterms 2022 and their conversation touches on issues still affecting us in 2024: reproductive rights and freedoms, the way the media's fear mongering affects everyone, what the heck conspirituality is, Erin's journey to finding peace from her depression, the importance of local politics, where to start in making a political difference, and more. Check out Erin's book Feminasty, wherever books a

Nov 5, 2024 • 55:28

Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories with Danny Wallace

Jameela welcomes comedian and author Danny Wallace (Yes Man) for a look down the rabbit hole of disinformation and its slippery slope into conspiracy theories. Danny talks through his personal experience researching his latest book (Somebody Told Me), highlighting what stages of life we are most open to conspiracies and the tribalist online communities that perpetuate them. You’ll hear Danny recount his (often hilarious) investigation into the barrage of digital AI, ChatGPT, and online manipulat

Oct 29, 2024 • 1:01:55

Natalie Portman

This week, Jameela welcomes Academy Award winner Natalie Portman for a conversation about activism, motherhood, and her trailblazing career. The two discuss mental health and Natalie’s version of messy perfectionism, the important decisions she and her family made around her early acting work, and how she continues to buck the trend of Hollywood stereotypes. She shares with Jameela her social media guidelines as a parent and the sweet way her son inspired her to get involved in women’s sports en

Oct 22, 2024 • 54:01

Unfiltered: AMA with Jameela!

Jameela welcomes your questions this week for another Ask Me Anything episode of I Weigh. You’ll hear thoughts on handling confrontation with family members, what to prioritize when making life-changing tough decisions, and if we can “divorce the artist from the art.” Jameela shares perspectives on ethical p*rn, what activism she sees at fashion runway events and yes, her recent encounter with Pamela Anderson! If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may as

Oct 15, 2024 • 47:51

How To Menopause with Tamsen Fadal

Jameela is joined for some hard truths about menopause by author & journalist Tamsen Fadal (How to Menopause) this week. They talk about the hidden impact menopause has had on women’s lives, including lost wages, disrupted careers, relationship breaks ups, and emotional strain. Tamsen talks through raising awareness about perimenopause (the years before menopause) and the lack of support & knowledge about symptoms from healthcare providers today. This is an eye opening conversation about a chapt

Oct 8, 2024 • 52:25

Unfiltered: AMA with Dawn O’Porter on Friendship

Jameela is joined by writer & TV host Dawn O’Porter to answer all your questions about friendships; the ups and downs with our partners, siblings, and best friends. Jameela & Dawn discuss the grief experienced with the loss of a friendship, the special significance and love we have with friends, and the nuances we can’t always debrief with our partners. Dawn also shares a peek into the real life inspiration she taps into when creating the complex female friendships for characters in her books. F

Oct 1, 2024 • 1:02:11

Revisiting Men’s Violence Against Women with Dr. Jackson Katz

This week Jameela is revisiting an insightful conversation with trailblazer, educator, filmmaker, author, and viral TED Talk speaker Dr. Jackson Katz to discuss the language we use when discussing violence against women, bro-culture and how some men are afraid of losing social status with other men by speaking up. They also talk through how vulnerability is compatible with strength and power, how it is never too late to speak out, and what parents can do to raise caring and empathetic children.

Sep 24, 2024 • 1:27:42

Joanne McNally - LIVE

Live from London! Jameela welcomes the hilarious Joanne McNally (My Therapist Ghosted Me Podcast) for a live event - recorded from Kings Place during the 2024 London Podcast Festival. Jameela & Joanne talk through how eating disorders were hyper-normalized in their respective childhoods and families, what steps Joanne’s taken in adulthood to improve her mental health, and how to find value beyond your physical appearance. Joanne also shares about growing up feeling different knowing she was adop

Sep 17, 2024 • 1:09:34

Hypermasculinity & Heartbreak with Jordan Stephens

Jameela welcomes musician, actor and new author Jordan Stephens (Rizzle Kicks) for an open examination of modern masculinity, intimacy, and hope after heartbreak. Jordan speaks honestly about his anxiety in relationships, how social media distorts to a hyper-reality, and how putting time into reconnecting with himself and his community has helped him discover how to be a modern man. Jameela & Jordan also ponder some important questions about hypermasculinity and what could be contributing to the

Sep 10, 2024 • 1:27:04

Revisiting Narcissism with Dr. Ramani Durvasula

It’s time to revisit the topic of narcissism, as Jameela re-releases one of the most appreciated episodes from the I Weigh archive. Join Clinical Psychiatrist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula who helps Jameela break down the ins and outs of narcissism. They cover what it is, the different forms it takes, how the world encourages narcissism in its leaders, how to recognize narcissism in a relationship, the ways narcissism is nurtured, how to survive in a relationship with a narcissist, and more. C

Sep 3, 2024 • 55:43

What’s At Stake This US Election with Melissa Murray

This week, Jameela dives into what’s at stake in this year’s US Election with NYU Professor, author and podcaster Melissa Murray (Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny) who runs through the grim reality of Project 2025, what the media hasn’t covered from Supreme Court rulings, and how reproductive rights could be further restricted.  Despite the harrowing landscape, Melissa outlines how ‘violence against women’ policies can be reestablished, how we can protect LGBTQIA+ rights, and what a Supreme Court

Aug 27, 2024 • 1:04:39

Redefining Motherhood with Ashley James

Jameela welcomes radio & TV host Ashley James for an honest look at her shame-free motherhood experience, the full-blown criticisms she received as a single person and now as a mother, and the contrasting views in society around people who parent. Jameela & Ashley talk through the loneliness of parenting, the pressure of reclaiming the pre-baby body, and how there’s no shame in seeking pelvic healthcare. Ashley also shares how she handles debate with a data-driven feminist approach. You can find

Aug 20, 2024 • 1:03:51

The Science of Happiness with Professor Bruce Hood

Join Jameela as she welcomes psychologist Professor Bruce Hood from the University of Bristol to talk through the positive psychology behind the evidence-informed roadmap to better wellbeing, what types of day to day interventions can work for your brain and how Bruce’s long-term study into happiness has changed his own outlook on life. They talk about the effects of social media and loneliness further impacting our mental health, and the small consistent steps, along with reestablishing our own

Aug 13, 2024 • 1:01:39

Explaining Incel Culture with Natalie Wynn

This week, Jameela is re-releasing an important discussion from the I Weigh archive with political commentator & YouTuber Natalie Wynn, also known as ContraPoints, about incel culture. They talk through the origins, why it is so toxic, and the societal issues that encourage incel ideology, along with the body issues which plague its community. Natalie discusses the other internet communities with similar toxicity, the issues with how we teach sexuality as a society, the role parents play in rais

Aug 6, 2024 • 1:13:12

What’s Making Us Angry with Jennifer Cox

This week Jameela is joined by forensic psychotherapist and author Jennifer Cox to look at what is making us angry, the ways in which we mask our pain and anger, and how to identify our feelings and channel them for good. Jennifer takes us through the repeating patterns in the various stages of women's lives and what techniques we can adopt while expressing our frustrations and rage without repressing it. Follow Jennifer on IG @jennifercoxpsychotherapist Find her book "Women Are Angry: Why Your

Jul 30, 2024 • 48:28

Reflecting on My Abortion with Grace Campbell

Jameela welcomes her good friend & acclaimed UK comedian Grace Campbell for a thoughtful & open discussion about her recent abortion. Grace talks about the responsibilities of casual sex, unplanned pregnancy, the unsettling medical system she experienced, and the surprisingly long aftermath with her mental and physical changes. It’s also a frank conversation about the inequalities around abortion and how intense the grief could be throughout her life-changing decision. Warning: This episode cove

Jul 23, 2024 • 54:27

Unfiltered: AMA with Bob the Drag Queen

This week, Jameela is joined by Bob the Drag Queen (RuPaul’s Drag Race, HBO’s We’re Here) for a hilarious and unfiltered listener advice episode. You’ll hear all the things Bob got up to on tour with Madonna, who he considers his mentors, and why he celebrates millennial joy! There is no question too direct for these two and Jameela even gets schooled in (of all things) Dungeons and Dragons. Catch Bob on IG & TikTok @bobthedragqueen and find the "This is Wild World Tour" details here: www.itdeve

Jul 16, 2024 • 55:53

Choose Love with Josie Naughton

This week Jameela checks in with Josie Naughton - the CEO of humanitarian aid organization Choose Love - to hear how you can support people who have been displaced by conflict in over 30 countries. Josie shares more about the fast, flexible and transparent aid work of Choose Love since it began nine years ago and what your support will mean right now for refugees and displaced people. Further Listening: I Weigh's episode with Josie Naughton from 2020 Follow Choose Love on IG @chooselove or find

Jul 9, 2024 • 44:19

Modern Motherhood with Paloma Faith

Join Jameela and award-winning musician, actor and author Paloma Faith (Pennyworth, Dangerous Liaisons) this week to examine the modern motherhood she experienced and wrote about in her new book “MILF: Motherhood, Identity, Love and F*ckery”. They discuss the mental & physical stress of fertility challenges, the loneliness and identity crisis of becoming a parent, and the unfair division of household tasks and mental load of organizing the family. Paloma shares about her sexual awakening and ple

Jul 2, 2024 • 1:05:10

Ask Jameela Anything 5

Join Jameela for another AMA style episode answering your questions about body neutrality post pregnancy, how to handle friendship breakdowns, and dealing with stress at work. You'll also hear about what project Jameela is currently working on! This episode also lightly touches on domestic abuse and sexual abuse so please take care while listening.  If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the sho

Jun 25, 2024 • 42:19

Overcoming Domestic Abuse with Chelsea Devantez

Jameela is joined by writer, comedian, actor, and director Chelsea Devantez (The Problem with Jon Stewart, Girls5Eva) to talk about the unspoken mundane details of domestic abuse, how to spot difficult power dynamics in relationships (and what to do about it) and how she always finds the humor from dark situations throughout her life. Chelsea also talks about what she learned from the drag community, having Jon Stewart as a boss and the importance of female friendships and community. This episod

Jun 18, 2024 • 58:21

Introducing Ted Danson's New Podcast

Today, Jameela brings you a little preview of a new podcast hosted by her friend Ted Danson.  Ted Danson & Woody Harrelson Are Reunited! Ted and Woody are back together to bring you a brand-new podcast from Team Coco! It’s called "Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes)" and it’s out right now! They’re talking to guests like Conan O’Brien, Will Arnett, Jane Fonda, Billy Eichner, Kristen Bell, and so many more. Head over to "Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Jun 13, 2024 • 2:42

How to Defend Yourself with Evy Poumpouras

Join Jameela LIVE on stage from New York this week as she sits down with former US. Secret Service Special Agent and current TV host and author Evy Poumpouras for a unique fireside chat about women’s safety. As we’ve heard recently on social media, many people would rather be in the forest with a bear vs. a man, and knowing that 4.8 million women in the United States alone fall victim to physical assault and rape each year, learning self-defense techniques and what to do in tricky situations can

Jun 11, 2024 • 57:00

From The Office to The Outlaws with Stephen Merchant

This week, Jameela catches up with actor, writer, director and comedian Stephen Merchant (The Office, The Outlaws) to explore why much of his life’s work has been about outsiders in our society, where his physical height has influenced his comedy and what logical approach he takes to keeping a balance for his mental health. You’ll hear some of Stephen’s red carpet blunders, missed opportunities for a New Year’s Eve kiss and some golden life advice on friendship and success. Find Stephen's newest

Jun 4, 2024 • 59:31

Discover Your Purpose with Simon Sinek

With Mental Health Awareness Month wrapping up, Jameela welcomes author, inspirational speaker and optimist Simon Sinek (Start With Why, TEDTalk) to examine what gives our life purpose by discovering our WHY. They talk about how loneliness and day-to-day conflicts that impact our mental health, the ways we can equip ourselves to have difficult (and often confronting) conversations, and how direct feedback at the right time can be empowering.  You can find Simon on IG @simonsinek  If you have a q

May 28, 2024 • 1:00:25

Be the Expert in Your Own Life with Maisie Hill

Jameela is joined by the world’s leading hormone expert & author Maisie Hill (Period Power) to talk about the science behind our stress hormones, how our stress response system is overwhelmed by modern technology and day-to-day deadlines, and how understanding our hormones will help us build resilience. You’ll hear some open conversations about neurodivergent communication styles and the nuances of autism, plus plenty more. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com,

May 21, 2024 • 59:24

Unfiltered: AMA with Vienna Pharaon

Mental Health Awareness Month continues with Jameela welcoming licensed marriage & family therapist Vienna Pharaon (The Origins of You) to answer your questions about tough relationships with aging parents, how to deal with friends or family who refuse therapy and how to reframe the way our brains deal with shame and disappointment. You’ll hear Vienna’s thoughts on EMDR and more pattern dissolving techniques to improve your mental health and more. Find Vienna on IG @mindfulmft and her book The O

May 14, 2024 • 1:00:30

Neal Brennan Returns

To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, Jameela is joined by comedian Neal Brennan (Netflix’s Crazy Good, Chappelle's Show) to reflect on his personal exploration of shame, fear, anger, and how discovering spirituality changed his work. They talk (and occasionally squabble) about art as expression and ambition, having the relatability factor as a modern performer, and the commodification of sadness and trauma. Find Neal Brennan’s Netflix special Crazy Good online and follow Neal on IG @nealbr

May 7, 2024 • 52:05

Unfiltered: AMA with Grace Campbell 2

This week, Jameela welcomes back comedian Grace Campbell (28 Dates Later Podcast) for another unfiltered advice episode with more hilarity (no chips!). You’ll hear the two discuss how to stop appealing to the male gaze, what would happen if your therapist was a stand-up comedian, and the exact phrase Jameela utters that sends Grace into hysterics.  Follow Grace on IG @disgracecampbellGrace’s Tour ‘Grace Campbell is On Heat’ details: www.disgracecampbell.com/ If you have a question for Jameela, e

Apr 30, 2024 • 52:48

Unfiltered: AMA with Liza Powel O'Brien

Jameela is joined by playwright and podcaster Liza Powel-O'Brien for a fascinating look into some famous historical figures and their partners featured in Liza’s podcast 'Significant Others.' Liza (famously Conan O’Brien’s significant other) also helps Jameela with some of your questions around commitment, raising children and juggling domesticity.Find 'Significant Others' on your podcast players or here: https://teamcoco.com/podcasts/significant-others If you have a question for Jameela, email

Apr 23, 2024 • 1:06:48

Celeste Barber Returns

Jameela welcomes comedian and actor Celeste Barber (Netflix’s Wellmania) back to the podcast to talk about her relationship with her mental health, what themes are emerging in her life this year about the old work-life balance, and together they ask “Should we face our fears?”, “Have you named your inner bully?” and the biggest one that will never die, “Can women really have it all?” Find all the details about Celeste's World Tour www.celestebarber.com and follow her on IG @celestebarber If you

Apr 16, 2024 • 1:01:55

The Age of Magical Overthinking with Amanda Montell

Join Jameela and author, linguist & podcast host Amanda Montell (Sounds Like a Cult) for a conversation about the inner workings of our human brains: our anxieties, information overload and how we cannot manifest our way out of poverty, illness or the apocalypse. You’ll hear why we are obsessed with nostalgia, fandom and parasocial relationships and (thankfully!) why Amanda is hopeful for the future. Follow Amanda on IG @amanda_montell and find her book The Age of Magical Overthinking amandamont

Apr 9, 2024 • 1:01:00

Minnie Driver

Jameela welcomes actress Minnie Driver (About a Boy, Good Will Hunting) for a vulnerable and candid conversation about modern parenting, the superpower of growing older, and what #metoo and #timesup did and didn’t change for her and her peers working in Hollywood. You’ll also hear some sage and life changing advice she received from Carrie Fisher and plenty more. Listen to Minnie's podcast Minnie Questions where you find your podcasts and follow her @driverminnie If you have a question for Jamee

Apr 2, 2024 • 1:05:20

Level Up Your Mindset with Rob Dial

This week Jameela is joined by Rob Dial (The Mindset Mentor Podcast) to talk about how his own generational trauma informed his career path blending neurology, neurobiology, psychology, early childhood development, and cognitive behavioral therapy to better understand how the brain and body work together. They cover procrastination and motivation and how changing gears on our self talk can be a mindset magnet, and also Rob helps Jameela with some tips on how to reframe her work on a new project.

Mar 26, 2024 • 1:07:40

Brave Expression with Africa Brooke

Jameela welcomes Africa Brooke (“Beyond The Self” Podcast Series) to discuss the collective sabotage of call out culture, what Africa did as she realized how intolerant her own audience had become, and what we can learn from Carl Jung about online personas and how we behave online. In this important conversation, they also talk about their own identities and how they've reshaped and rediscovered what it means to be authentic. Africa’s book The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in The Age of In

Mar 19, 2024 • 1:18:24

Unfiltered: AMA with Grace Campbell

Jameela is joined by her good friend UK comedian Grace Campbell for another hilarious Ask Me Anything and the pair dig deep into your questions about dating and relationships. Unfiltered advice on questions like how to tell if you’re dating a narcissist, how to approach people in real life without being too flirty or giving any ick, and what to do when our friends lean on us more like therapists than friends, plus plenty more. Further Listening:Understanding Narcissism with Dr. Ramani DurvasulaE

Mar 12, 2024 • 58:34

Countering Misinformation about Later Stage Abortions with Asha Dahya

This episode features stories about pregnancy loss and birth trauma so please take care while listening or join us next time. Jameela welcomes producer, TEDx speaker and founder of GirlTalkHQ.com, Asha Dahya for a compassionate and eye-opening conversation about why people have abortions in the later stages of pregnancy. The two discuss the politically charged future of reproductive rights without Roe v Wade, the reality of later abortion as healthcare with a focus on saving lives, and how the l

Mar 5, 2024 • 47:52

Will I Ever Have Sex Again with Sofie Hagen

Jameela is joined by comedian and author Sofie Hagen to celebrate their new book “Will I Ever Have Sex Again?” with a candid and hilarious conversation. The pair discuss where the pressure to have sex comes from, the universal themes that unite people when they’re not having sex, and what Sofie learned while researching and writing the book, including how to draw boundaries, being sexual while fat and how to reframe flirting. Sofie’s book and stand up tour info available at www.sofiehagen.com -

Feb 27, 2024 • 54:50

P*rn and Social Sex with Cindy Gallop (Re-Release)

We're revisiting this incredible episode with MakeLoveNotP*rn's Cindy Gallop, as Jameela shares an exciting announcement. Jameela & Cindy discuss loving the single life, how she discovered a gap in the porn market, why “social sex” is the answer to the porn industry’s problems, the importance of sex education at every age, love as a kink, the patriarchal-fueled obstacles she faces building her company, and more. Find more here: www.iweighxmlnp.com and follow Cindy @cindygallop on IG & twitter. I

Feb 20, 2024 • 1:13:22

Ask Jameela Anything with LalalaLetMeExplain

Your burning relationship questions are answered in this episode as Jameela is joined by the UK’s famous anonymous Agony Aunt, dating educator, author & social worker LalalaLetMeExplain.   Jameela and Lala cover a full range of topics including breaking up with your friends, what to expect if you’re new to the dating scene post-divorce, how to be a self-esteem provider to your close ones, having sex while sober and postpartum and much, MUCH more. Lala is an anonymous relationships expert, author

Feb 13, 2024 • 52:47

Zeze Millz

Jameela celebrates the 200th episode of the podcast with the outspoken and unapologetic cultural commentator, UK presenter and Youtube star, Zeze Millz!  Jameela chats with Zeze about where her activism started (and how it defined her voice as a third-generation Black-British woman), the importance of disagreement and debate in modern media and how having hard conversations helps fuel our minds. The two then discuss advocating for injustice in their work and their communities, along with a deep

Feb 6, 2024 • 1:05:36

How To Read People with Annie Särnblad

Jameela is joined by author & anthropologist Annie Särnblad - known as the human lie detector - who has built her career starting in anthropology and corporate strategy to being Facial Action Coding System (FACS) certified, meaning she can decode 10,000 muscle combinations in human expression. Annie and Jameela talk about top micro expressions to spot in in the workplace and with family (and even in the dating scene), how we can adjust our own behavior and improve the outcome of a conversation o

Jan 30, 2024 • 50:31

Revolutionizing Food Systems with Oliver English

This week, Jameela is joined by filmmaker Oliver English to hear about the people and stories behind his eye-opening documentary, ‘Feeding Tomorrow’. Together they explore where our food comes from, dig into the transformative power of food in every aspect of our lives and ask why it is important to consider the quality of food when it comes to our physical and mental health. They talk about the history of modern farming and pesticides, some myths about processed foods, and what changes we can t

Jan 23, 2024 • 58:33

Ask Jameela Anything 4

Jameela tackles your queries in this episode for the first "Ask Jameela Anything" of 2024! Discover the potential farewell to the "girl boss" era, setting healthy boundaries with our bodies and family, and tips for self-care when dealing with hidden conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Plus, uncover Jameela's surprise celebrity buddy. Tune in for insights, some villain-y acting stories and more! Further I Weigh listening: Episode 2 - The Problem of Loneliness with Vivek Murthy Episode 3

Jan 16, 2024 • 47:42

Transforming Health with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee

This week, Jameela is joined by Dr Rangan Chatterjee (Feel Better, Live More podcast) and together they explore the power of reclaiming control over mental and physical health and how a 'food as medicine' approach can treat illness along with various other tools to revolutionize how you eat, sleep, move and relax. They discuss ways to add simple practical methods for daily body movement, the science-backed benefits of practicing gratitude, the importance of human connection, setting boundaries t

Jan 9, 2024 • 1:01:36

A Playful Approach to Fitness w/ Tally Rye

It’s 2024 and Jameela welcomes Tally Rye - personal trainer, podcaster & author of ‘Train Happy’ - for a New Year conversation about democratizing exercise and making body movement’s focus fun and playful. They talk about how we are overcommitting to change at this time of year, how exclusive & high pressure the gym & exercise classes have become, and how filming yourself (and others!) at the gym sets even higher aesthetic standards. Tally shares her approach on gentle encouragement when it come

Jan 2, 2024 • 56:37

Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes (Re-Release)

Maintenance Phase hosts Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes join Jameela as we revisit this classic I Weigh episode. They discuss why the BMI is bunk, how we clinically don’t have a non-surgical weight loss method and how that should inform our medical health conversations. Aubrey & Michael point out how as a society we blame fat people instead of helping people live healthier lives, why we shouldn’t lecture people on their diets or physically remove food from their supermarket shopping cart (!), a

Dec 26, 2023 • 1:05:53

Conan O'Brien (Re-Release)

This week Jameela shares a very special gift with you for the holiday season: it's the world's best late-night host, podcaster and comedian Conan O’Brien, in one of our fan-favorite podcast episodes from the I Weigh archives.Conan joins Jameela to discuss the early days of making Late Night with Conan O’Brien, being 100% Irish, dealing with anxiety and the benefits of cognitive therapy, discovering his depression, getting happier as he gets older, what he wants to do next, and more. Plus, they s

Dec 19, 2023 • 1:04:34

Rick Glassman

Jameela is joined by actor & comedian Rick Glassman (Undateable, As We See It and the Take Your Shoes Off podcast) for a vulnerable & fun conversation about life, comedy and his superpower: honesty. The two discuss his later in life neurodivergent diagnosis, his personal experience with autism and those uncomfortable & awkward moments of life that we should all embrace. You'll hear stories about masking, BDSM consent, societal expectations and social norms upended and plenty more (no pants!) tal

Dec 12, 2023 • 1:09:57

Ask Jameela Anything with Grace Campbell

Comedian and UK Pop Culture Icon Grace Campbell joins Jameela in this episode for a hilarious and chuckle-filled Q&A. The pair answer a variety of your DM-ed questions around the themes of success and failures in job interviews and your career, comparing yourself to others and what would be our main characteristics if we were drag queens. You’ll hear stories about how to be a lazy girl, practical ways (and Jane Fonda inspiration) to handle the fear of aging along with some cutesy couple baby voi

Dec 5, 2023 • 58:22

Challenging the Myth of Marital Bliss with Clementine Ford

This week, Jameela is joined by writer, broadcaster and feminist organizer Clementine Ford to discuss the historical roots of marriage as a tool of patriarchal control, the illusions surrounding modern matrimony and the modern marketing machinery that sustains its myth. They discuss the cost & invisible labor in marriage, women’s agency and empowerment in a modern world, the many ways to celebrate ourselves outside of the traditional "Big Day" wedding day and much more. Clementine Ford's book "I

Nov 28, 2023 • 54:43

Deconstructing The Beauty Industry Hype with Jessica DeFino

Jameela is joined by beauty culture critic Jessica DeFino in a candid conversation about where her current research and journalism is taking her, after years of covering a multi-billion dollar beauty industry for major women’s magazines & beauty apps in the US. The two discuss the science of skincare products VS the science of skin, why the wellness industry makes you feel bad about yourself and the inherently disappointing pursuit of ‘anti-aging’. You’ll hear about current beauty trends that ar

Nov 21, 2023 • 1:01:21

Confronting Medical Assault with A'magine Goddard

This week, Jameela is joined by director, producer and sexuality educator A'magine Goddard to discuss her award-winning new documentary 'At Your Cervix' that breaks the silence about the continuous violation of bodily autonomy for educational purposes. Jameela and A'magine discuss the history of gynecology and obstetrics, why non-consensual pelvic exams on patients under anesthesia must end along with the many gynecological teaching alternatives, and plenty more. A warning before listening, this

Nov 14, 2023 • 56:17

Ask Jameela Anything 3

Join Jameela solo this week as she answers your questions about making space for yourself, the 24/7 news cycle, trusting & working with our bodies, and our mental health. You'll hear stories about how Jameela reorganizes her brain when it comes to imposter syndrome and embracing funny failure moments, the long game of living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and as we farewell spooky season, Jameela answers the question: Do you believe in ghosts? Further I Weigh listening: Invisible Illnesses wi

Nov 7, 2023 • 48:58

In Our Shameless Era with Simon Rex

This week, Jameela is joined by one of her good friends, Simon Rex, known for the Scary Movie series, as the 'Red Rocket' award-winning actor, former MTV VJ, and his music alter ego, Dirt Nasty. They discuss the steep rise and fall of working in the entertainment industry, especially Simon's visibility in the early canon of Internet scandals (plus a recent ethical decision regarding Meghan Markle), along with adult mental health in the context of childhood abandonment, the lack of solid represen

Oct 31, 2023 • 1:08:29

Internet Burnout with Seyi Akiwowo (Re-Release)

With everything happening right now in the world, it's a good time to revisit Jameela's conversation with Seyi Akiwowo, Founder and Executive Director of Glitch, an organization committed to ending online abuse by educating people on how they can engage positively, respectfully and justly in all digital spaces. They discuss what it means to be a "digital citizen," being trauma-informed not trauma-led, self-care for black women, the ways both Seyi and Jameela have learned from their own internet

Oct 24, 2023 • 56:06

How to Divorce Yourself from Modern Beauty Standards with Emma Dabiri

Jameela is joined this week by Irish-Nigerian bestselling author Emma Dabiri to find out where & why beauty standards started, how European philosophers created & influenced binary theory and what we can do to disconnect from these beauty standards. They discuss finding the pleasure in ritual and community, loving make-up (or not a la Pamela Anderson!), the importance and privilege of growing older and finding more ways to have value as modern women outside of appearance.Emma’s book "Disobedient

Oct 17, 2023 • 1:07:27

Love & Truth in a Black Mirror World with Kelechi Okafor

This week, podcaster and author Kelechi Okafor joins Jameela to explore the ultramodern themes of her debut collection of short stories called 'Edge of Here.' The pair discuss contemporary Black womanhood through the eyes of the media, the reversal of reproduction rights, bias in AI technologies and how we are already living within aspects of that future portrayed in TV shows like Black Mirror & the Handmaid’s Tale. They discuss what Kelechi's activism looks like, ceremonies of ancient cultures

Oct 10, 2023 • 1:03:35

An Announcement!

Some news from Jameela this week.   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSend what you 'weigh' to iweighpodcast@gmail.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!

Oct 6, 2023 • 3:00

True Crime & Stalking with Isla Traquair

This week, Jameela is joined by crime journalist and activist Isla Traquair and they cover her long spanning career reporting on true crime to recently becoming a victim of emotional violence and stalking herself. They discuss the mental health impact of stalking & navigating the justice system, the grim statistics of convictions along with the lengths women need to go to to stay safe and establish their boundaries. They talk about supporting survivors, victims and their families, and Isla share

Sep 29, 2023 • 1:04:51

Doing the Work with Gina Martin

Jameela is joined by campaigner and writer Gina Martin, and in this optimistic conversation about creating change for equal rights around the world, they discuss how anyone can show up and support activism (especially offline in real spaces) and what this activism work can look like. They talk about how Gina’s new book ‘No Offence, But’ gives us context and can help stop stereotypical phrases in our modern language, how we can all support modern masculinity, what transformational accountability

Sep 22, 2023 • 55:53

Caitlin Moran - LIVE

Jameela is joined by author, journalist, and broadcaster Caitlin Moran for this special live episode - recorded from Kings Place for the 2023 London Podcast Festival. Jameela & Caitlin take the stage to talk about modern masculinity and some of the heartbreaking research Caitlin has discovered in writing her latest book ‘What About Men?’. They about the loneliness of men and how we all need to prepare for our mental health now and later in life and how it benefits us all to be a better version o

Sep 15, 2023 • 1:03:10

London Hughes Returns

This week, Jameela is joined by comedian, writer, actress and NEW author, London Hughes! We hear the real-life stories, mess & chaos of dreaming big as London recounts her steps (and knockbacks) in the UK comedy & entertainment world, and how she remains resilient despite circumstances beyond her control. Jameela & London discuss everything from Beyoncé to The Pussycat Dolls, how empty we can feel experiencing success, cancel culture antics over the years, and we’ll never look at puppeteers in t

Sep 8, 2023 • 57:38

Lymphatic Health with Lisa Levitt Gainsley

Certified Lymphedema Therapist Lisa Levitt Gainsley joins Jameela this week to talk all things LYMPH! We learn how our gut houses 70% of our body's lymphoid immune cells and what that means, how stress brings on inflammation and also how we can take control of helping our bodies release the waste from our lymph nodes. Lisa & Jameela talk about how we can take care of our bodies early and often, how our organs have different emotions, and what modern toxins are ending up in our bodies and what we

Sep 1, 2023 • 53:22

F*cking Cancelled with Clementine Morrigan

Canadian activist, podcaster and writer Clementine Morrigan joins Jameela this week and they dive right into the human impact of cancel culture, why it erodes trust and why it's bad for us to dehumanize ourselves. Clementine & Jameela cover ethical vulnerabilities, celebrities, and ask: are you outsourcing your integrity? This is a raw conversation that invites you to set boundaries and command your own world view but also this is an open discussion that covers topics such as domestic violence,

Aug 25, 2023 • 1:06:12

Being Brave with Alexi Pappas

Former Olympian, Ultrarunner, filmmaker and author Alexi Pappas joins Jameela this week to talk about post-Olympic depression and all kinds of athlete mentality including the importance of puberty and commitment to goals, how we can change our vocabulary to help body pain and mental health, and how a humbling experience in a marathon in New York City brought Alexi comfort and peer support.  Check out Alexi’s young reader’s edition of 'Bravey' out Aug 22 and follow her on IG @alexipappas   If you

Aug 18, 2023 • 1:07:34

Managing Your Mind with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf joins Jameela this week to discuss how we can use our minds to detox and grow our brains. We discover we have the ability to manage our minds and by isolating ourselves from triggers, we’re masking our own resilience. They discuss the scale of trauma terminology and microaggressions, the mind-body connection and much more.Find more information about Dr. Caroline Leaf on her website www.drleaf.com and follow her on Instagram @drcarolineleaf. Dr. Leaf’s l

Aug 11, 2023 • 1:02:03

Re-Release: Esther Perel

Re-releasing this insightful conversation between Jameela & psychotherapist, author, and podcaster-extraordinaire Esther Perel, as her podcast 'Where Should We Begin?' returns for a new season.  The two discuss how our expectations of marriage have changed over the past 100 years, why you aren’t feeling sexy after the pandemic, why polyamory still feels taboo (even though it shouldn’t!), why infidelity isn’t necessarily a death knell of a relationship, and more. Follow Esther on Instagram @esthe

Aug 4, 2023 • 58:01

Sasheer Zamata

Comedian & co-host of the podcast 'Best Friends', Sasheer Zamata joins Jameela this week and they cover everything from period pain, masturbating, shaving heads and secrets we no longer need to keep private. Sasheer talks about her mental health journey and how it manifested itself physically during the pandemic and they both enjoy - and you will too - hearing Sasheer's favorite stand up crowd work moments. Follow Sasheer on Instagram @thesheertruth and find her podcast 'Best Friends' with Nicol

Jul 28, 2023 • 56:34

Unpacking Pop Psychology with Seerut K. Chawla

The Trenches founder & UK based psychotherapist Seerut K. Chawla joins Jameela this week to discuss mental health within the social media space, what it does to our brains, and why we gravitate towards pop psych trends and Instatherapy. They dig into how our modern mental health labels and terminology are collapsing, with Seerut introducing us to Concept Creep. This is an open and frank conversation about mental wellness with references to sexual violence. Follow Seerut on Instagram @seerutkchaw

Jul 21, 2023 • 1:14:23

Maya Shankar

Cognitive scientist and host of the podcast 'A Slight Change of Plans' Maya Shankar joins Jameela this week to discuss what we attach to our identity, how there is a competitive advantage to being great listeners, what could be the antidote to loneliness and we find out the three types of empathy and discover maybe Jameela does have empathy after all. Check out Maya's podcast - A Slight Change of Plans - wherever you listen - and look out for her TED Talk (available from July 25th, 2023):Who are

Jul 14, 2023 • 1:01:34

Ask Jameela Anything 2

This week, Jameela is back on the mic solo to answer your questions! She shares stories on The Good Place audition process, how animals play such a big part in our lives, how to be bold along with how to deal with being a person of great heights, and more. You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @JameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, a

Jul 7, 2023 • 58:15

Penn Badgley

Actor, podcaster, and most thoughtful man Penn Badgley joins Jameela and the two ponder life, love and fame. They discuss his experience becoming an adult in the limelight, what it feels like to be heavily sexualized, why they both don't enjoy sex scenes, how his fame affects his children, his personal journey with finding peace and happiness, and together they ask the toughest question - what is love?Check out Penn’s podcast - Podcrushed - wherever you listen.Follow Penn on Instagram @pennbadgl

Jun 30, 2023 • 1:08:47

Expectations on Women with Elise Loehnen

Author and podcaster Elise Loehnen joins Jameela this week to discuss her new book - On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. Together they cover the history of the seven deadly sins and their patriarchal origins, the importance and beauty of healthy relationships between men and women, why women are set up to tear women down, the dangers of wellness culture, and more.  Check out Elise Loehnen's book - On Our Best Behavior - wherever books are sold. Follow

Jun 23, 2023 • 1:09:38

Greta Thunberg

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins Jameela to discuss what people may not know about the climate crisis, how a small number of people are responsible for a vast amount of the damage, why the responsibility percentages assigned to each country are misleading, how to manage mental health while being a public figure, Greta's autism diagnosis and how it empowers her to do her work, and more.   Follow Greta and her work on Instagram & Twitter @gretathunberg  You can find transcripts for this episo

Jun 16, 2023 • 1:01:32

Mattxiv (Matt Bernstein)

Activist and beauty influencer Mattxiv (aka Matt Bernstein) joins Jameela this week to discuss how to be hopeful while so much anti-lgbtq+ legislation is being encouraged, how he became a social advocate, why you don't have to be an influencer to have influence, his journey to understanding that his mental health wasn't a checklist to be completed, beauty standards in the gay community, and more.   Follow Matt on Instagram & Twitter @mattxiv You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwo

Jun 9, 2023 • 1:00:45

Ask Jameela Anything with Beth Stelling

Comedian and friend Beth Stelling joins Jameela this week to answer listener questions about how to feel happy about one's weight heading into their wedding, how to move past exercise anxiety, how to be content while single, how to help friends celebrate their own bodies, and more.  You can follow Beth Stelling on Instagram & Twitter @bethstelling  If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show

Jun 2, 2023 • 1:00:43

A Journey of Healing with Jamie Windust

Author and speaker Jamie Windust joins Jameela this week to share about their personal journey of trauma and healing. They discuss Jamie's experience of sexual assault, the resources that were available to them as a non-binary person, learning to accept the healing process, the importance of medication and therapy as well as reconnecting with oneself, how trauma looks different than we sometimes expect, and more.  Follow Jamie Windust on Instagram & Twitter @jamie_windust  If you have a question

May 26, 2023 • 52:39

The Writers' Strike with Megan Amram

Writer on Parks & Recreation and The Good Place, and showrunner on Bumper in Berlin -Megan Amram - joins Jameela to break down what is happening with the writers' strike. They discuss why more compensation is necessary, how the industry has changed due to streaming, how this strike will set precedents for other unions, what's going on with the industry and AI, and more.   Follow Megan on Instagram & Twitter @meganamram   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, an

May 19, 2023 • 1:03:29

Building Mental Hygiene with Zak Williams

Mental health advocate, CEO of Prepare Your Mind, and son of the late great Robin Williams - Zak Williams - joins Jameela this week for an in-depth discussion on how to build out mental hygiene. They discuss his personal mental health journey, why digital overload is real issue for all of us, the power of good nutrition and sleep, how meditation has been game-changing for Zak, why multiple self-care approaches can be necessary, and more.  Check out Zak's company - Prepare Your Mind - on Instagra

May 12, 2023 • 1:01:14

Elyse Myers

TikTok legend, comedian, podcaster and mental health advocate Elyse Myers joins Jameela this week to discuss Elyse's experience with mental health, how her post-partum depression differed from her usual experience of depression, the toll staring at your face all day creating content can have on your mental health, how one teacher helped Elyse feel normal with her ADHD, and more.   Check out Elyse's podcast - Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers - wherever you listen. Follow Elyse on Instagram @e

May 5, 2023 • 1:12:09

Zach Zimmerman

Comedian and author Zach Zimmerman joins Jameela this week to discuss his experience growing up in a conservative evangelical family, finding his own voice and sexuality, learning to still love his family despite drastic value differences, choosing antidepressants, the lie of "the perfect pound" making you more attractive, and more.   Check out Zach Zimmerman's book - Is It Hot In Here (or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? - wherever books are sold. Follow Zach

Apr 28, 2023 • 57:33

Zoe Lister-Jones Returns

Director, actor, and writer Zoe Lister-Jones returns to I Weigh to discuss her new tv series Slip. She and Jameela talk about the personal experiences behind Zoe's new show, why she wanted to focus on the power of female pleasure, directing your own sex scenes, the ways nudity can be empowering, how to show quiet confidence in positions of leadership, and more.  Check out Zoe Lister-Jones' new show Slip on RokuFollow Zoe on Instagram & Twitter @zoelisterjones   If you have a question for Jameela

Apr 21, 2023 • 54:48

Sophia Bush

Actor and activist Sophia Bush joins Jameela this week to discuss her love of activism from an early age, their shared frustrations at women being pitted against each other, how to engage with people who are getting very different information than you, finding hope for change, and more.   Check out Sophia's podcast - Work in Progress - wherever you listen.Follow Sophia Bush on Instagram & Twitter @Sophiabush    If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may a

Apr 14, 2023 • 57:13

Invisible Illnesses with Meghan O'Rourke

Author Meghan O'Rourke joins Jameela this week to discuss invisible illnesses, or illnesses that do not manifest externally. They cover their own personal journeys with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, how lonely having an auto-immune disorder can make you feel, why these and women's health in general is so under-studied, the relationship between auto-immune disorders and mental health, and why we can be hopeful about the future.  Check out Meghan O'Rourke's book - The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chro

Apr 7, 2023 • 1:12:01

Flex Mami

DJ and influencer Flex Mami joins Jameela this week to discuss Flex's experience finding her voice as a podcaster and now a DJ, her experience with parasocial relationships, the healthy and unhealthy dynamics between anyone with a platform and their audience, fighting to understand minds rather than change them, being the salve instead of being the gasoline, and more.   Follow Flex Mami on Instagram @flex.mami & Twitter @flexmami   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gm

Mar 31, 2023 • 1:09:20

The Choice of Parenthood with Ruby Warrington

Author Ruby Warrington joins Jameela this week to discuss her new book Women Without Kids: The Revolutionary Rise of an Unsung Sisterhood. They cover the story around her own choice not to have children, how that choice is often informed not just by independence but by hardship, the ways women's sexuality has been tied to motherhood, the issue of "regrets", the ways we can extend maternal care to the people in our lives, and more. Check out Ruby's newest book - Women Without Kids - wherever book

Mar 24, 2023 • 1:04:01

Ask Jameela Anything

This week, Jameela takes the mic on her own to answer your questions! She answers your questions on why the Oscars were so triggering, how she balances her mental health with her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, how to explore your mental health while also fostering resilience, working through a quarter life crisis, and more.  If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh&

Mar 17, 2023 • 49:20

Surviving to Thriving with Tara Schuster

Author & former development exec at Comedy Central, Tara Schuster, joins Jameela this week to discuss surviving a neglectful childhood, the need to re-learn worthiness, the importance of owning and affirming your own experiences, learning to separate internal validation from external validation, gratitude practices, and learning the importance of stardust. Check out Tara's book - Glow In The F*cking Dark - wherever books are sold! Follow Tara on Instagram @taraschuster & Twitter @taraschustar  I

Mar 10, 2023 • 1:03:46

Greatness with Lewis Howes

Author, podcaster, and former professional athlete Lewis Howes joins Jameela to discuss his mental health journey, why healing is such important work we all do, why men struggle with processing their feelings, his personal mental breakdown and how The School of Greatness was born from it, the priorities he has in a relationship, and more.   Check out Lewis's newest book - The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today - out March 7th wherever books are sold. F

Mar 3, 2023 • 1:13:05

Asexuality and Aromanticism with Yasmin Benoit

Activist, model, and writer Yasmin Benoit joins Jameela this week to share her experience and work as an asexual and aromantic person. They discuss misconceptions about the community, the way people respond to her when they find out about her sexuality, the importance of all types of relationships, some of the more ridiculous questions she gets asked, her experience with bullying in school, and more. Follow Yasmin Benoit on Instagram & Twitter @theyasminbenoit   If you have a question for Jameel

Feb 24, 2023 • 52:37

Rachel Bloom

Comedian, writer, and singer Rachel Bloom joins Jameela this week to discuss struggling with intrusive thoughts from an early age, learning about ADHD as an adult, going from a fear of "crazy" to embracing the term with her tv series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," processing grief during the pandemic, seeing mental health as bespoke rather than textbook, and more.   Follow Rachel Bloom on Instagram @racheldoesstuff   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask

Feb 17, 2023 • 1:00:48

Asking Shadeen Francis

Our favorite love, relationship, and sex therapist Shadeen Francis returns to answer your questions with Jameela. They respond to questions about being newly queer, reconciling how one wants to be treated in life vs. the bedroom, joking about sex to avoid rejection, feeling unsexy after having a baby, love in relationships without sex, dating with herpes, managing vaginismus, and more.  Follow Shadeen Francis on Instagram & Twitter @shadeenfrancis   If you have a question for Jameela, email it t

Feb 10, 2023 • 1:14:38

Laverne Cox

Actress, LGBTQ+ advocate, and legend Laverne Cox joins Jameela this week to discuss her journey to who she is now, how spending time with trans women changed her mind on who she herself could be, the birth of #transisbeautiful, the problem with trans politics today, reaching across the aisle, the real problems facing Americans today, and more. Follow Laverne Cox on Instagram & Twitter @lavernecox   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a fu

Feb 3, 2023 • 1:15:12

Jessie Inchauspe (Glucose Goddess)

Biochemist and author Jessie Inchauspe (Aka - the Glucose Goddess) joins Jameela to talk about the many ways glucose affects your body. They define what glucose is and its function in the body, how glucose spikes can affect everything from mood to diabetes to PCOS, "glucose hacks" you can utilize to keep your spikes at a minimum, how we can empower people with their own bodies, and more.  Check out Jessie's book Glucose Revolution - wherever books are sold.You can follow Jessie Inchauspe on Inst

Jan 27, 2023 • 1:19:05

Aubrey Gordon Returns

Author and podcast host Aubrey Gordon joins Jameela this week to discuss her new book "You Just Need To Lose Weight" and 19 Other Myths About Fat People. They discuss the correlation of health and fatness, how fatphobia is born from the idea that you can blame an individual for their weight, the danger of the recent trend of weight-loss injections, the myth of "promoting obesity," and more.  Check out Aubrey's new book - "You Just Need to Lose Weight" and 19 Other Myths About Fat People - wherev

Jan 20, 2023 • 1:10:03

Cults with Amanda Montell

Author and podcaster Amanda Montell joins Jameela this week discuss all things cults. They cover what makes a cult vs. what makes something cult-ish, what to be on the look out for when assessing if something is a cult (or cult-ish), the dangers of large cults or the cult of one, the cultish qualities of the diet and wellness industries, and more.   Listen to Amanda's podcast - Sounds Like a Cult - wherever you get your podcastsFollow Amanda on Instagram @amanda_montell   If you have a question

Jan 13, 2023 • 1:04:57

Iliza Shlesinger

Stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger joins Jameela this week to discuss motherhood and raising a daughter her own way, where Iliza's confidence comes from and how she keeps jealousy from getting her down, how women are pitted against each other by society, how feminism doesn't mean loving every woman, what we lose by labelling people, and more.   Check out Iliza's podcast - Ask Iliza Anything - wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Iliza on Twitter @iliza & Instagram @ilizas  If you have a questi

Jan 6, 2023 • 1:02:47

Re-Release: Period Power with Maisie Hill

Happy almost new year! We are re-releasing a favorite episode of ours that we think will be encouraging as we all step into the new year. Author and expert in menstrual health Maisie Hill joins Jameela this week to discuss the different seasons of the menstrual cycle, how different bodies respond differently to hormones, why perimenopause is a space to process the expectations on people socialized as women, why we are so bad at diagnosing autism in women, and more.  You can find Maisie Hill's bo

Dec 30, 2022 • 1:27:16

Re-Release: Upgrade Your Mind with Poppy Jamie

Happy holidays! We are re-releasing an episode we love and think will be encouraging to us all as we head into the holidays this weekend. Entrepreneur, host, and mental health advocate Poppy Jamie joins Jameela to discuss her new book - Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself From Anxiety. Poppy walks Jameela through her research and explains how we tend to have two "radio channels" in our brain - Stressed FM & Relaxed FM. She helps us understand how to t

Dec 23, 2022 • 1:10:57

The Sex Industry with Sarah Jones

Playwright, actor, poet, and filmmaker Sarah Jones joins Jameela this week to discuss her new film Sell/Buy/Date, which explores the many complicated layers within the sex industry. They discuss how the sex industry manifests the racism and inequalities of culture at large, the difference between legalization and decriminalization, who truly benefits within it, the ways the industry can be either empowering or dehumanizing, and more.  Sell/Buy/Date is streaming now!Follow Sarah on Instagram and

Dec 16, 2022 • 1:17:59

Setting Boundaries with Nedra Glover Tawwab

Therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab joins Jameela to talk all things boundaries! They discuss why boundaries are so important, what setting healthy boundaries looks like, how to have boundaries with family over the holidays, why you don't have to explain your boundaries, and more. Plus, they answer listener questions on boundaries worth ending friendships over, not expecting others to change, and how to set boundaries with parents.  Check out Nedra's book - Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Gui

Dec 9, 2022 • 1:14:52

Art and Prison Reform with Jesse Krimes

Artist and activist Jesse Krimes joins Jameela to share his powerful story. He describes his experience being incarcerated, discusses how solitary confinement was used as a manipulation tactic, explains the ways that prison is both violent and human, shares the way the prisoners were manipulated, details the racism which pervades the system, and explores how art saved his life in more ways than one.   Check out Jesse Krimes' documentary - ART & Krimes by Krimes - now streaming on Paramount+ Foll

Dec 2, 2022 • 1:13:40

I Weigh Presents: We Can Do Hard Things

Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed, watched in awe as this simple phrase from Untamed – WE CAN DO HARD THINGS – the mantra that saved her life twenty years ago, became a worldwide rally cry. Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every day – we love and lose; we forge and end friendships; battle addiction, illness, and loneliness; care for children and parents; struggle in our jobs, our marriages, our divorces; we try to set and hold boundaries – and we fight for equality, purpose, jo

Nov 30, 2022 • 3:26

Re-Release: Megan Jayne Crabbe

This week, we are re-releasing a favorite episode. Body positivity activist Megan Jayne Crabbe joins Jameela this week to discuss her journey from people pleasing on the internet to fighting against toxic internet culture, how online culture can be cultish, why inter-community rejection can be so painful, and how to find your own voice in all the noise. You can follow Megan Jayne Crabbe on Instagram @meganjaynecrabbe and Twitter @meganjcrabbeCheck out her book - Body Positive Power - wherever bo

Nov 25, 2022 • 59:04

Jena Friedman

Stand-up comedian and writer Jena Friedman joins Jameela this week to discuss what she is experiencing in new motherhood, why she hasn't yet changed a diaper (don't worry her partner has), why parenthood makes her more passionate about reproductive rights, why it is important to look at the structural issues behind the true crime stories, her advice for new fathers, and more.  Check out Jena's newest special - Ladykiller - on Peacock! Follow Jena Friedman on Instagram & Twitter @jenafriedman   I

Nov 18, 2022 • 45:12

The Gospel of Wellness with Rina Raphael

Journalist and author Rina Raphael joins Jameela this week to discuss her book, The Gospel of Wellness - her journalistic look into wellness culture. They cover what wellness encompasses, why it is so appealing to women, the nuances of the wellness movement, trends Rina finds problematic, the things Rina wants consumers to know, and more.   Get Rina Raphael's book - The Gospel of Wellness - wherever books are sold.Follow Rina on Twitter @rrins  If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iwe

Nov 11, 2022 • 1:01:09

Justin Baldoni

Actor and author Justin Baldoni joins Jameela this week to discuss different definitions of masculinity and examining it without weaponizing it, what masculinity means to him, what young boys and men are up against in society, the importance of feeling and expressing emotion, how we can model healthy masculinity for young men and boys, the importance of friendship between men and women, and more.   Check out Justin's new book Boys Will Be Human wherever books are sold. Follow Justin Baldoni on I

Nov 4, 2022 • 1:06:59

Why Your Vote Matters This Fall with Ashley Allison

Political organizer, advocate, activist, and member of the Obama administration Ashley Allison joins Jameela this week to discuss what pushed her into politics in the first place, what it looks like when young people show up to vote, why we cannot take our voting rights for granted, why these midterm elections are so important, practical ways to become informed voters, the future of abortion rights, and more.   For help with voting this fall, check out All Voting is Local, Campaign Legal Center,

Oct 28, 2022 • 1:01:03

Holding And Understanding Grief with Megan Devine

Psychotherapist and author Megan Devine joins Jameela this week to discuss what grief is, how it can affect us physically, what we can say to those in our lives who are grieving, and how we can actually help, and then wrap things up by answering your questions about grief and healing.   Check out Megan's podcast -Here After with Megan Devine - Wherever you get your podcastsYou can get Megan's book - It's Okay That You're Not Okay - wherever books are sold. You can follow Megan on Instagram & Twi

Oct 21, 2022 • 1:19:52

Ask Jameela Anything with Monica Martin

Singer-songwriter and friend, Monica Martin, joins Jameela this week to answer your questions on struggling with imposter syndrome, what is and isn't appropriate to joke about, advice for going through EMDR, where to find hope, how to manage other people's opinions of you, and more.  If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!  Follow Monica Martin on Instagram @monicamartin and Twitter @mmonicamartinn  If you have a question fo

Oct 14, 2022 • 57:55

Atsuko Okatsuka

Stand-up comedian (and accidental inventor of the #dropchallenge) Atsuko Okatsuka joins Jameela this week to discuss growing up with a mother who had an intense and undiagnosed mental illness, her experience as an undocumented immigrant in Los Angeles, reconnecting with her father after being separated for years, having her grandma be her best friend, all the wild things she was taught about sex growing up, and more.   Follow Atusko Okatsuka on Instagram and Twitter @atsukocomedy  If you have a

Oct 7, 2022 • 54:40

Celeste Barber - Re-Release

This week, we are bringing back a favorite episode of ours - Jameela's interview with Celeste Barber! The Australian comedian and actor joins Jameela to discuss her astoundingly successful fundraiser to fight the Australian fires, her relationship and experience with antidepressants, how to quarantine with a spouse and still love them (hint - imagine they are dead and how sad you would be), her delightful parodies of Instagram influencer/model photos with #celestechallengeaccepted, and challengi

Sep 30, 2022 • 1:01:14

Rebecca Humphries - LIVE

In our first ever live episode - recorded from Kings Place for the 2022 London Podcast Festival - Jameela is joined by actress and author Rebecca Humphries. They discuss Rebecca's very public breakup with her cheating partner, why she missed the red flags in their relationship, what love-bombing is and what it feels like, why she felt she had to be the "cool girl" when dating, why it's important for her to take accountability for her own role in the relationship, and more.   Check out Rebecca Hu

Sep 23, 2022 • 1:28:27

Sophie Duker

Comedian Sophie Duker joins Jameela this week to discuss the childhood experiences she is still processing in therapy, the experience of receiving backlash for an out-of-context joke and how unsafe it made her feel, why her pansexuality makes her joyful, coming out to her mom onstage and her mom completely missing it, what to expect at a sex party, and more.   Follow Sophie on Instagram and Twitter @sophiedukebox   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we m

Sep 16, 2022 • 52:02

Sam Sanders

Journalist and podcaster Sam Sanders joins Jameela this week to share about his conservative Christian childhood, his first experience with a therapist, the pivot point in his journalism career, how the Pulse nightclub shooting helped him open up to his audience, how cultural conversations are great agents of change, finding joy in the small moments, and more.   Listen to Sam on his pop culture podcast Into It: A Vulture Podcast, or on Vibe Check also with Saeed Jones & Zach Stafford. Follow Sam

Sep 9, 2022 • 56:51

Ashley Ray

Comedian and podcaster Ashley Ray joins Jameela to discuss the different ways therapy has helped her, how being weighed in front of her class in sixth grade kickstarted her eating disorder, how her mother's long distance relationship helped Ashley discover her own desire for polyamory, the responsibilities and romance of a polyamorous relationship, what people get wrong about polyamory, and more.  Check out Ashley Ray's new podcast - TV, I Say with Ashley Ray - wherever you listen!Follow Ashley

Sep 2, 2022 • 1:03:17

Thriving in the Non-Binary with Travis Alabanza

Author and activist Travis Alabanza joins Jameela this week to discuss their jarring experience with the British press, their journey with gender and considering transitioning, the intersection of class and gender politics, the different ways respect can look, Travis' advice for raising a child as they are, and more.  Check out Travis's new book - None of the Above: Reflections of Life Beyond the BinaryYou can follow Travis on Instagram and Twitter @travisalabanza  If you have a question for Jam

Aug 26, 2022 • 1:00:18

Zachary Levi

Actor and authorZacharyLevijoins Jameela this week to share his incredible mental health journey. They discuss his painful childhood and how generational trauma is passed down, Zachary's initial hesitation to take anti-depressants and the conversations which changed his mind, why love is truly the answer the world needs, and more.   Check out Zachary Levi's book - Radical Love - wherever books are sold! You can follow Zachary Levi on Instagram and Twitter @zacharylevi   If you have a question fo

Aug 19, 2022 • 50:35

Cameron Esposito

Actor, stand-up, and author Cameron Esposito joins Jameela this week to discuss their relationship with their eating disorder and struggling with their gender identity, how they realized they are gender-fluid and what that means to them, how taking their top off on network television has helped them love their body, and more. Check out Cameron Esposito's book - Save Yourself - wherever books are sold. And listen to Cameron's podcast - Queery.  You can follow Cameron on Instagram and Twitter @cam

Aug 12, 2022 • 59:14

Constance Wu

Actor, activist, and newly-minted author Constance Wu joins Jameela this week to discuss her new book - Making A Scene. They discuss learning from your mistakes and offering others grace for their own, why we shouldn't dismiss stereotypes but rather make them more human, and more.   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check

Aug 5, 2022 • 1:04:23

Ask Jameela Anything with Harry Trevaldwyn

Actor, comedian, and dear friend Harry Trevaldwyn joins Jameela this week to answer your questions! They talk about what they would say to their younger selves, how to know when to walk away from an argument, how to best heal after a breakup, advice for communicating in a romantic relationship, and more.  You can follow Harry Trevaldwyn on Instagram and Twitter @Harrytrevaldwyn   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You ca

Jul 29, 2022 • 1:00:06

How To Find Your Political Power with Adam Conover

Comedian, host, writer, and activist Adam Conover joins Jameela this week to encourage us all in the ways local government matters. They discuss the importance of - and Adam's involvement in - local politics, how to access your political power, why LA's upcoming mayoral election is so important, the Supreme Court's impact and how we got here, the homelessness problem and ways to fix it, and more. Check out Adam Conover's show - The G Word - on Netflix! Listen to Adam's podcast - Factually - wher

Jul 22, 2022 • 59:33

Sofie Hagen

Comedian and author Sofie Hagen joins Jameela this week to discuss their shared struggle with being too honest, feeling incredible after a nude photo shoot, the emotional work of comforting a supposed ally, how the pandemic quietly changed the experience of being fat, and more.   Listen to Sofie's podcast - Bad People - wherever you get your podcasts. And check out Sofie's book - Happy Fat: Taking Up Space in a World That Wants to Shrink YouYou can follow Sofie on Instagram @sofiehagendk and Twi

Jul 15, 2022 • 1:01:28

George Resch (Tank Sinatra)

This week, the meme-master himself - George Resch aka Tank Sinatra - joins Jameela to discuss how his successful Instagram account Tanks Good News got started, what he has learned about generational trauma, his journey working through addiction and co-dependency, what he teaches his young sons, and more. **CONTENT WARNING** - There are mentions of self-harm in the first third of the episode, before the first ad break. If you are feeling sensitive to this, feel free to skip the first and join us

Jul 8, 2022 • 1:10:10

Understanding Narcissism with Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Clinical Psychiatrist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula joins Jameela this week to explain the ins and outs of narcissism. They cover what it is, the different forms it takes, how the world encourages narcissism in its leaders, how to recognize narcissism in a relationship, the ways narcissism is nurtured, how to survive in a relationship with a narcissist, and more.  Check out Dr. Ramani Durvasula's books on narcissism, Don't You Know Who I Am and Should I Stay or Should I Go wherever books are s

Jul 1, 2022 • 1:04:52

Grace Campbell

Comedian, author, and activist Grace Campbell joins Jameela this week to talk about her upcoming Edinburgh show, her complicated relationship with men, where her stunning confidence comes from, why she gave herself a "man ban," it being okay to say you want a relationship, conquering her fear of being alone, and more.   Follow Grace Campbell on Instagram @disgracecampbell and Twitter @GraceCampbell  If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a f

Jun 24, 2022 • 51:51

Gina Yashere

Comedian, author, and 'Bob Hearts Abishola' EP/writer/actor, Gina Yashere, joins Jameela this week to discuss a career marked by perseverance, why she never stopped believing in herself, leaving a career in engineering to become what her mother called "a clown," the glass ceiling for black comedians in the UK, almost missing a meeting with sitcom legend Chuck Lorre, opening doors for other performers like London Hughes, and more.   Check out Gina's book - Cack-Handed - wherever books are sold! F

Jun 17, 2022 • 43:06

It's Okay To Gain Weight with Alex Light

This week, body confidence and self-acceptance influencer Alex Light joins Jameela to discuss her personal recovery journey from an eating disorder, the realization that diets don't work, the repercussions she and Jameela share from years of dieting, why the healing process is slow but worthwhile, why it's okay to gain weight, and more.  Check out Alex Light's new book - You Are Not A Before Picture: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/you-are-not-a-before-picture-alex-light?variant=399942069

Jun 10, 2022 • 52:13

Fixing The System, Not the Women with Laura Bates

Writer, activist, and founder of The Everyday Sexism Project Laura Bates joins Jameela this week to discuss what has changed since she started Everyday Sexism 10 years ago, the ways that all the authorities/systems are failing women, how rape is practically decriminalized in the UK, how men's issues are important to feminism as well, the importance of sharing stories, and more.  Check out Laura Bates' most recent book - Fix The System, Not the WomenYou can follow Everyday Sexism on Twitter @ever

Jun 3, 2022 • 59:52

Erin Gibson

Comedian, podcast queen, and author Erin Gibson joins Jameela to discuss how they are feeling about the current abortion crisis, the way the media's fearmongering affects everyone, what the heck conspirituality is, Erin's journey to finding peace from her depression, the importance of local politics, where to start in making a political difference, and more. Check out Erin's book Feminasty, wherever books are sold: https://www.feminasty.com/You can follow Erin on Instagram @gibblertron You can l

May 27, 2022 • 1:04:05

Lauren "Lolo" Spencer

Actor, disabilities activist, and Youtube influencer Lauren "Lolo" Spencer joins Jameela this week to discuss her diagnosis of ALS at a very young age, how the people she loved came around her in difficult times, fighting for "non-medical" acting roles, why she started her Youtube channel Sitting Pretty, the monetary issues that face disabled people, the challenges of dating, what she hopes to see change in the world for disabled people, and more. Check out Lolo's Youtube channel - Sitting Prett

May 20, 2022 • 1:04:25

Elizabeth Banks - Re-release

In response to the national conversation around Roe v. Wade, we are re-releasing a favorite episode which goes in-depth on the importance of abortion. Actor, director, writer, and newly-minted podcaster Elizabeth Banks joins Jameela this week to discuss the ways PMS can affect your mental health, why Elizabeth is fighting so hard for reproductive rights, and how Elizabeth loves to wear dresses when directing movies.  Elizabeth's podcast - MY BODY MY PODCAST is out now on Audible!  If you have a

May 13, 2022 • 1:04:40

Porn and Social Sex with Cindy Gallop

CEO of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, joins Jameela to discuss loving the single life, how she discovered a gap in the porn market, why "social sex" is the answer to the porn industry's problems, the importance of sex education at every age, love as a kink, the patriarchal-fueled obstacles she faces building her company, and more.   Check out Cindy's website - Make Love Not Porn: https://makelovenotporn.tv/  If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may a

May 6, 2022 • 1:20:26

Taylor Tomlinson

Stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson joins Jameela this week to discuss her recent diagnosis of bipolar 2, embracing medication, processing the stigma around bipolar to write a stand-up special around it, her relationship with food and finding intuitive eating, wishing for more open-ness around plastic surgery, what a "clelfi" is and why it is so revolutionary, and more.   Check out Taylor's newest Netflix special - Look At YouFollow Taylor Tomlinson on Instagram @taylortomlinson   If you have a q

Apr 29, 2022 • 59:50

What You Should Know About The Birth Control Pill with Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein

Documentarians Abby Epstein & Ricki Lake join Jameela this week to discuss their documentary -The Business Of Birth Control. They discuss the history of the contraceptive pill, how many of its side effects have been downplayed by Big Pharma, the dangers surrounding the birth control pill, the importance of women being able to make an informed choice, why the media refuses to talk about this documentary, and more.  **DISCLAIMER​​ - To be clear, this episode is not anti-pill. It is pro-contracepti

Apr 22, 2022 • 1:10:51

Tyler Henry

Author and everyone's favorite medium Tyler Henry joins Jameela this week to discuss how he learned about his gifting, how his gift affects his daily life, how to tell the difference between intrusive thoughts and intuition, what he believes the afterlife is made of, how he creates healthy boundaries for himself in his work, the intuitiveness of children, how to manage scarier experiences with spirits, and more. Check out Tyler's Netflix series: Life After Death - https://www.netflix.com/title/8

Apr 15, 2022 • 1:06:51

Evan Rachel Wood

For our 2-year anniversary episode, Jameela is joined by actor and activist Evan Rachel Wood. They discuss her work with The Phoenix Act and making actual legislative change for domestic abuse survivors, the different ways domestic abuse can happen and how it affects the survivor, her own experiences and journey towards healing, how becoming a mother helped her grow, the joy and freedom one can find in autonomy, and more. Watch Evan's docuseries Phoenix Rising on HBO Max.You can follow Evan Rach

Apr 8, 2022 • 1:13:34

Healing Refugee Trauma with Zarlasht Halaimzai

Zarlasht Halaimzai joins Jameela this week to share about her organization Amna - which works to provide psychosocial support for refugees. They discuss Zarlasht's own experience as a refugee fleeing the war in Afghanistan, how we can learn from the response towards Ukrainian refugees, the key things displaced people need, Amna's focus to creating safe spaces for children to talk and play, and more.  To learn more about Zarlasht's work at Amna, check out their website: www.amna.orgYou can follow

Apr 1, 2022 • 56:20

Natasha Leggero

Comedian, actor, and writer Natasha Leggero joins Jameela this week to discuss loving men who were/are DJs, why Natasha changed her mind about having kids, what she wants her daughter to learn and understand, how Natasha became so unapologetic, and balancing her ambition and her desire to be with her child, and more. Check out the new show Natasha hosts on TBS - Rat in the Kitchen.  Check out the trailer for Natasha Leggero's new show here - Rat in the Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp

Mar 25, 2022 • 54:38

Laci Mosley

Podcaster, actor, comedian, and the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley, joins Jameela this week to discuss the craziness of the audition process and finding your own authenticity within it, Laci re-learning to love her body like she did when she was younger, the ways colorism has affected her life and the racism she faced when iCarly announced her casting on the show, why she loves the work she does, and more. Check out Laci's podcast - Scam Goddess: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scam-god

Mar 18, 2022 • 1:02:16

What is Socialism with Owen Jones

Journalist, political commentator, and author Owen Jones joins Jameela this week to discuss why he is a Democratic Socialist, the difference between the welfare state vs. universal income, a brief history of socialism and why it is so often unfairly villainized, why Owen is hopeful for progress, and his advice to those who want to oppose capitalism while also participating in society.  Check out Owen's podcast - The Owen Jones Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-owen-jones-podcast

Mar 11, 2022 • 1:07:40

Mike Schur

Author, showrunner, "Mose" from the Office, and creator of The Good Place Mike Schur joins Jameela this week to discuss casting Jameela as Tahani, Jameela learning good set behavior (and not showing everyone funny porn), Mike's "no assholes" rule, why The Trolley Problem is so complicated, what Mike learned from Lost creator Damon Lindelof, and more. They wrap things up by answering listener questions about Mike's favorite curse word replacements and what we owe each other.   Check out Mike Schu

Mar 4, 2022 • 1:22:34

Internet Trolls with Ginger Gorman

Social justice journalist, author, and cyberhate expert Ginger Gorman joins Jameela this week to discuss her experiences being embedded in the troll community, the  role big tech plays in encouraging this behavior, understanding the ways many of the young men trolling are marginalized human beings, law enforcement's intentionally ignoring the troll community, and more.   For more information, you can read Ginger Gorman's book - Troll HuntingYou can also listen to Ginger's podcast - Seriously Soc

Feb 25, 2022 • 1:00:42

Ashlee Marie Preston

Activist, cultural commentator, and political analyst Ashlee Marie Preston joins Jameela this week to discuss her journey into activism,  struggling with mental health since early childhood and being "neurofestive," hitting rock bottom and finding support amongst sex workers, having her work rooted in repair, being right vs making an impact, what we need in our leaders, and more.  You can follow Ashlee Marie Preston on Instagram @ashleemariepreston and Twitter @AshleeMPreston  You can find trans

Feb 18, 2022 • 1:20:01

Jonathan Van Ness

Everyone's favorite hairstylist, host, podcastor, comedian, and figure-skating devotee - Jonathan Van Ness - joins Jameela this week to discuss Jameela's bangs, his choice to be open about his HIV, being the representation he didn't have growing up, how painful internet feedback can be, seeing more forgiveness in the world, his new show Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness on Netflix, and more.  Watch JVN's new series Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/

Feb 11, 2022 • 1:15:31

Jimanekia Eborn (The Trauma Queen)

Comprehensive Sex Educator and Trauma Expert Jimanekia Eborn joins Jameela this week to discuss Jimanekia's own journey with trauma, where the term "gaslight" originates, Jimanekia's work teaching children about consent and rejection, taking yourself on a date, finding your own boundaries, and more.  You can learn more about Jimanekia's work and the classes she offers at traumaqueen.loveYou can follow Jimanekia Eborn on Instagram and Twitter@jimanekia  If you have a question for Jameela, email i

Feb 4, 2022 • 1:18:03

Megan Jayne Crabbe

Body positivity activist Megan Jayne Crabbe joins Jameela this week to discuss her journey from people pleasing on the internet to fighting against toxic internet culture, how online culture can be cultish, why inter-community rejection can be so painful, and how to find your own voice in all the noise.  You can follow Megan Jayne Crabbe on Instagram @meganjaynecrabbe and Twitter @meganjcrabbeCheck out her book - Body Positive Power - wherever books are sold!   If you have a question for Jameela

Jan 28, 2022 • 59:45

Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes

Maintenance Phase hosts Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes join Jameela this week to discuss why the BMI is bunk, how we clinically don't have a non-surgical weight loss method and how that should inform our medical health conversations, how as a society we blame fat people instead of helping people live healthier lives, why we shouldn't lecture people on their diets, and more.  You can listen to Aubrey & Michael on their podcast - The Maintenance Phase - wherever you get your podcastsYou can foll

Jan 21, 2022 • 1:11:08

Candice Brathwaite

Author Candice Brathwaite joins Jameela this week to talk about her experience as an outspoken advocate for black motherhood and women. They discuss Candice's family role as being more "paternal," and how the pandemic made her reckon with a more maternal role. They commiserate over frustrations with eurocentric beauty standards for black women, Candice shares her wisdom on learning when to stay silent if dealing with online attacks/controversy, Candice walks us through the challenges black women

Jan 14, 2022 • 1:04:11

Emily Hampshire

Actor Emily Hampshire joins Jameela this week to discuss how she's so different from her beloved character "Stevie" from Schitt's Creek, her mental health journey, what a game changer depression medication was for her, how her first diet was a "gateway drug" for her, and how exploring her sexuality helped her love her own body more.  You can listen to Emily on the new podcast The Beautiful Liar wherever you get your podcastsYou can follow Emily on Instagram and Twitter @emilyhampshire   If you h

Jan 7, 2022 • 58:38

Dr. Deepika Chopra - Re-Release

To help start 2022 right, we are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes. The Optimism Doctor - Dr. Deepika Chopra - joins Jameela this week to define optimism, discuss visualization vs manifestation, explain healthy expectations and ways to manage your thoughts, explore how much can be gained through learning from mistakes, go over why she hates the phrase "good vibes only," and tell the story of her surrogacy journey.  You can listen to Dr. Deepika Chopra's podcast, Looking Up with Dr. Deepi

Dec 31, 2021 • 59:06

Josie Naughton - Re-Release

Happy Holidays! This week, we are re-releasing a favorite episode of ours. In this episode, Jameela is joined by Josie Naughton, the CEO and one of the founding members of Choose Love - a charity dedicated to ending the refugee crisis. Together they discuss the harrowing journey a refugee makes and the challenges they face in the camps, Josie's past and how anyone can make a difference, meeting Oprah and the pope, the Choose Love shops where you can buy needed supplies for a refugee, and how to

Dec 24, 2021 • 1:00:51

Natalie Wynn (ContraPoints) Returns

We loved her so much, Natalie Wynn is back! The youtuber and political commentator joins Jameela this week to go deep on incel culture. They cover the origins of the culture, why it is so toxic, the societal issues that encourage incel ideology, the body issues which plague its community, other internet communities with similar toxicity, the issues with how we teach sexuality as a society, the role parents play in raising children that are impervious to the twisted teachings of incel culture, an

Dec 17, 2021 • 1:25:40

Period Power with Maisie Hill

Author and expert in menstrual health Maisie Hill joins Jameela this week to discuss the different seasons of the menstrual cycle, how different bodies respond differently to hormones, why perimenopause is a space to process the expectations on people socialized as women, why we are so bad at diagnosing autism in women, and more.  You can find Maisie Hill's books - Period Power and Perimenopause Power - on her website and wherever books are sold: https://www.maisiehill.com/You can listen to Mais

Dec 10, 2021 • 1:24:14

Natalie Wynn (ContraPoints)

Youtuber, political commentator, and "ex-philosopher" Natalie Wynn (aka ContraPoints) joins Jameela this week to discuss the experience of going through big life discoveries/changes publicly, speaking out when having lots of visibility online, the similarities between fatphobia and transphobia, "cringe-culture" and why it is so powerful, and more.  Check out ContraPoints on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/contrapoints You can follow Natalie on Instagram and Twitter @contrapoints  If you h

Dec 3, 2021 • 1:23:30

How To Spot A Lie with Evy Poumpouras

Former US. Secret Service Special Agent, and current TV host and author Evy Poumpouras joins Jameela this week to discuss the power of fear and its negative impact on your life, her time as a secret service agent as well as how 9/11 impacted her, how to spot a lie, learning to trust your instincts, and more.  Check out Evy Poumpouras' book- Becoming Bulletproof: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Becoming-Bulletproof/Evy-Poumpouras/9781982103750 You can follow Evy on Instagram and Twitter @e

Nov 26, 2021 • 59:48

Esther Perel

Psychotherapist, author, and podcaster-extraordinaire Esther Perel joins Jameela this week to discuss how our expectations of marriage have changed over the past 100 years, why you aren't feeling sexy after the pandemic, why polyamory still feels taboo (even though it shouldn't!), why infidelity isn't necessarily a death knell of a relationship, and more.  You can follow Esther on Twitter @estherperel and on Instagram @estherperelofficialCheck out Esther Perel's podcast - Where Should We Begin:h

Nov 19, 2021 • 1:06:42

Adam Buxton

Comedian, author, podcaster, and filmmaker Adam Buxton joins Jameela this week to discuss what it feels like to go through a midlife crisis, spending the last few months of his father's life caring for him, connecting with his teenage son through music, how perfect Zendaya really is, and more. Check out Adam's podcast - The Adam Buxton Podcast - wherever you listen. Listen to Adam's podcast - The Adam Buxton Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-adam-buxton-podcast/id1040481893   If

Nov 12, 2021 • 1:08:52

Britney Spears and Conservatorships with Tess Barker & Babs Gray

Comedians, #freebritney activists, journalists, and podcastors Tess Barker & Babs Gray join Jameela this week to discuss all things Britney Spears and conservatorships. They discuss how having a fan-podcast about Britney's instagram led them to learning more about Britney's conservatorship, break down the details of the conservatorship and the consistently questionable methods which were used to keep Britney in it, explore what conservatorships are at large and why the system is so often problem

Nov 5, 2021 • 1:03:06

Amanda Seales

Comedian, writer, and truth-teller Amanda Seales joins Jameela this week to discuss her pandemic breakdown, how she is treated on the internet due being a black woman, light skin privilege vs white privilege, shrinking yourself vs finding your tribe, and persisting. You can follow Amanda Seales on Instagram and Twitter @amandasealesAnd listen to Amanda's podcast - Small Doses with Amanda Seales: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-doses-with-amanda-seales/id1333316223  If you have a ques

Oct 29, 2021 • 1:00:43

Tig Notaro

Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Tig Notaro joins Jameela this week to discuss having three-year olds in a pandemic, how to raise children without giving them your trauma and what Tig hopes they learn from her, Tig's 2012 and why it was such a difficult time, falling in love with her wife, being young and jumping off of a roof when a friend's mom got home, and more.  You can follow Tig on Twitter @tignotaro And listen to Tig's podcast - Don't Ask Tig If you have a question for Jameela, email

Oct 22, 2021 • 1:01:43

Conan O'Brien

Late night host, podcaster, comedian, and legend Conan O'Brien joins Jameela this week to discuss the early days of making Late Night with Conan O'Brien, being 100% Irish, dealing with anxiety and the benefits of cognitive therapy, discovering his depression, getting happier as he gets older, what he wants to do next, and more. Plus, they share the best and worst sex advice they've ever received/given!You can follow Conan on Instagram & Twitter @teamcoco And listen to Conan's podcast - Conan O'B

Oct 15, 2021 • 1:09:35

Transgender Justice with Shon Faye

Journalist, presenter, and author Shon Faye joins Jameela this week to discuss how fighting for trans justice is fighting for human justice at large. They cover why liberals can be very transphobic as well, how the media creates scapegoats out of minority groups, the difference between allyship and solidarity, why people are so afraid of trans kids, and more. Check out Shon's book The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice, available now in the UK from penguin.co.uk .You can follow Shon Faye

Oct 8, 2021 • 1:25:50

Samantha Bee

Comedian, writer, political commentator, and host Samantha Bee joins Jameela to discuss Sam's time as a mommy blogger, her amazing ability to not read people's comments about her, finding her peace and sense of self in her family, why the situation in Afghanistan is breaking her heart, why we have to help refugees, and more. Watch Samantha Bee on Full Frontal on TBS. You can follow Samantha Bee and Full Frontal on Instagram & Twitter @fullfrontalsamb  If you have a question for Jameela, email it

Oct 1, 2021 • 1:02:38

Phoebe Robinson Returns

Comedian, author, and actress Phoebe Robinson returns to I Weigh this week to discuss quarantining with her boyfriend (aka British Baekoff) and getting comfortable with some of the bodily functions that may inevitably spring up, her decision to not have children, growing past being a workaholic, how self-care is taking care of your community, and her new book - Please Don't Sit On My Bed In Your Outside Clothes - which is out September 28th! You can find Phoebe's new book wherever books are sold

Sep 24, 2021 • 1:09:36

Sophie Morgan

Disability-rights activist, writer, and tv presenter Sophie Morgan joins Jameela this week to discuss how the pandemic has influenced the conversation around disability rights, why it's worthwhile for everything to be disability-friendly, growing to accept that you are not a burden, Sophie's journey with her own disability, and her new podcast with Sinead Burke - Equal Too. Listen to Equal Too wherever you get your podcasts. Sophie's list of disability voices to follow: Eddie Ndopu (@eddiendop

Sep 17, 2021 • 1:18:28

Zoe Lister-Jones

Actor, writer, director, and producer Zoe Lister-Jones joins Jameela this week to discuss being a late bloomer in high school, her mental health and anxiety around not being texted back, her work as a filmmaker and the vulnerability of putting your work out there, Zoe's decision to have an all-female crew on her film Band-aid, and writing/filming her new film How It Ends in a pandemic. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!

Sep 10, 2021 • 1:07:43

Simon Amstell

Comedian, host, and writer Simon Amstell joins Jameela this week to discuss his being a shy child finding his voice in theater, the way his sexuality played into his struggles with shame and lack of self-confidence, his experiences with Ayahuasca and how it helped him get to the root of his depression, what a "spirit hole" is, and more. Go to simonamstell.com to check out Simon's upcoming tour dates. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a

Sep 3, 2021 • 1:08:48

Shadeen Francis Returns

Sex/Family therapist Shadeen Francis returns this week to answer listener questions regarding how to mourn the loss of a friendship, how to manage a diminished sex drive, open relationships, having hard conversations with your partner, kinks and fetishes, adult virginity, and more. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check i

Aug 27, 2021 • 1:27:27

Toxic Diet Culture with Dr. Joshua Wolrich

NHS Surgical Doctor and author Dr. Joshua Wolrich joins Jameela this week to discuss going from an "un-fattening" influencer to an anti-diet ally, his own experience with food insecurity and weight gain, why fat people receive worse medical care, the nuanced science behind weight gain, the dangers behind popular diets like keto and intermittent fasting, and more. Check our Dr. Wolrich's book - Food Isn't Medicine - wherever books are sold.

Aug 20, 2021 • 1:33:26

Judaism and LGBTQ+ Activism with Adam Eli

Activist and writer Adam Eli joins Jameela this week to discuss how the teachings of Judaism can apply to the LGBTQ+ community, why activism and social justice can be messy, how to use rage to combat diet culture, what Adam learned this year about his body and his experience with body image in the LGBTQ+ community, and more. Check out Adam Eli's book - The New Queer Conscious - wherever books are sold. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in

Aug 13, 2021 • 1:08:42

Guy Branum

Comedian, writer, and actor Guy Branum joins Jameela this week to discuss the relationship between his coming out and his mental health, how The Biggest Loser damaged people's understanding of fatness, his frustrations with how queer people are represented in media, and more. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out

Aug 6, 2021 • 1:01:07

Elizabeth Banks

Actor, director, writer, and newly-minted podcaster Elizabeth Banks joins Jameela this week to discuss the ways PMS can affect your mental health, why Elizabeth is fighting so hard for reproductive rights, and how Elizabeth loves to wear dresses when directing movies. Elizabeth's podcast - MY BODY MY PODCAST is out now on Audible!

Jul 30, 2021 • 1:05:24

Jessamyn Stanley

Yoga teacher, author, and body liberation advocate Jessamyn Stanley joins Jameela this week to discuss her journey into yoga, the relationship between community and body positivity, the way white supremacy is embedded in the traditional yoga community, Jessamyn's relationship with weed and how it enhances her yoga practice, and more. Her latest book, Yoke: My Yoga Of Self Acceptance, is available now wherever books are sold. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com

Jul 23, 2021 • 1:05:34

Beth Stelling

Stand-up comedian and writer Beth Stelling joins Jameela this week to discuss her mental health during lockdown; why she quit and then un-quit stand-up; her experience after she spoke up about her sexual assault; how painful probing questions about traumatic experiences can be, especially from female journalists; and how she wants to see more hope and redemption in the world. Check out her special Girl Daddy on HBOMax. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and

Jul 16, 2021 • 1:05:09

Katherine Ryan - Re-Release

We love this episode so much, we wanted to re-release it! Comedian, writer, presenter, and actor Katherine Ryan joins Jameela this week to discuss how being a new mother was surprisingly helpful in getting Katherine's start in comedy, a few of her dating disasters, how to raise an amazing daughter, processing a difficult miscarriage, and their thoughts on plastic surgery. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find t

Jul 9, 2021 • 1:07:17

Bob The Drag Queen

Comedian, activist, and beloved drag queen Bob The Drag Queen joins Jameela this week to discuss his childhood as a young queer person in the South, confessing he thought Jameela's hair was a wig, sharing his experience in polyamorous relationships, growing past being a people pleaser, and how we can be better allies to the black trans community. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show o

Jul 2, 2021 • 1:04:02

ALOK - Re-release

In honor of pride month, we are re-releasing our beloved episode with ALOK. Indian-American writer, performance artist, and media personality ALOK joins Jameela this week to discuss all things Trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary, the problem with those who are gender-critical & TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists), and how to be a better ally to those that are shunned by the rest of the world. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may a

Jun 25, 2021 • 1:10:13

Men's Violence Against Women with Dr. Jackson Katz

Educator, filmmaker, author, and viral Ted Talk speaker Dr. Jackson Katz joins Jameela this week to discuss the language we use when discussing violence against women, bro-culture and how some men are afraid of losing social status with other men by speaking up, how vulnerability is is compatible with strength and power, how it is never too late to speak out, and what parents can do to raise caring and empathetic children. See Dr. Katz's powerful Ted talk here - https://www.ted.com/talks/jackson

Jun 18, 2021 • 1:33:08

Marina Diamandis

Singer, songwriter, and record producer Marina Diamandis joins Jameela this week to discuss the difficulties of living (and peeing!) on a tour bus, Marina's four year break before this most recent album, Marina's journey with her eating disorder, and their shared uncertainty on whether either of them want to have children. Marina's new album Ancient Dreams In a Modern Land is out now! If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!Y

Jun 11, 2021 • 1:00:50

Upgrade Your Mind with Poppy Jamie

Entrepreneur, host, and mental health advocate Poppy Jamie joins Jameela to discuss her new book - Happy Not Perfect: Upgrade Your Mind, Challenge Your Thoughts, and Free Yourself From Anxiety. Poppy walks Jameela through her research and explains how we tend to have two "radio channels" in our brain - Stressed FM & Relaxed FM. She helps us understand how to turn down Stressed FM and turn up Relaxed FM. She covers the importance of belly breathing, stiff thinking vs flexible thinking, why we are

Jun 4, 2021 • 1:07:34

Natalie Morales

Actor, writer, and director Natalie Morales joins Jameela this week to discuss growing up in Miami, an accident at the opera which changed her life and her face, her frustration the lack of support her sitcom Abby's got at the network, their shared horrific experience with paparazzi, becoming a self-taught director, and her recent ADHD diagnosis that changed how she understood her mental health. Her new film Plan B is out now on Hulu.

May 28, 2021 • 1:04:58

Mae Martin

Comedian, writer, and actor Mae Martin joins Jameela this week to discuss recently coming out as non-binary, their childhood addiction to Bette Midler, the colonial history to gender norms, the ways they manage their struggles with addiction, and getting to act with Lisa Kudrow.  If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it

May 21, 2021 • 57:04

Meghan Tonjes (Ask Jameela Anything)

This week, we are bringing you an wonderful episode from our Stitcher Premium exclusive series - Ask Jameela Anything. Jameela is joined by singer-songwriter Meghan Tonjes to answer listener questions about Anxiety around being weighed, dealing with body image with sex and intimacy, dealing with chronic illness and pain, how to deconstruct sex from the patriarchy, female masturbation, and more.   If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a futu

May 14, 2021 • 1:11:24

Nikki Glaser

Stand-up comedian and writer Nikki Glaser joins Jameela this week to discuss when your worst fears come true, experiences with disrespectful men, Nikki's journey with her eating disorder, the heart-breaking experience of offending Taylor Swift, being sent beheaded rats, and learning to love yourself as you age.

May 7, 2021 • 1:09:27

Mike Birbiglia

Comedian, storyteller, and writer/director Mike Birbiglia joins Jameela this week to discuss what got him into comedy, being a "good person to bully" in high school, approaching "the hill" (middle age), why he changed his mind about having children, and his sleep disorder which inspired his film Sleepwalk With Me. Check out Mike's podcast, Working It Out, wherever you find your podcasts.

Apr 30, 2021 • 1:11:06

Jane Fonda

To celebrate Earth Day - activist, actor, and icon Jane Fonda joins Jameela this week to discuss why climate justice is so important, her work at Fire Drill Fridays, Jane's experience with her mental health, that to "know where you're going you need to know where you've been," Jane learning to step outside of her comfort zone, dealing with an eating disorder and learning to accept her body, and what it was like receiving death threats and fearing car bombs while working as an activist. If you h

Apr 23, 2021 • 1:03:46

Chris Gethard

Comedian, podcaster, and tv host Chris Gethard joins Jameela this week to discuss mental health stigma, cover the ways his mental health was shaped by a childhood in a rough environment, share hilarious bully retribution stories, and explore how his relationship with his son has made him understand his father better. Check out Chris' podcast, Beautiful/Anonymous, wherever you get your podcasts.

Apr 16, 2021 • 1:11:24

A Look Into Tabloid Culture with Dean Piper

Publicist and former UK tabloid journalist Dean Piper joins Jameela to discuss the ins-and-outs of tabloid journalism, and the way it impacts the way we view women. They discuss how social media has impacted celebrity journalism and empowered celebrities, the lengths paparazzi go to to "get the shot," the way tabloid journalism creates "build them up and tear them down" narratives around women, and the ways we as the public should also be held accountable.

Apr 9, 2021 • 1:31:56

Kelly Rowland

Musician, actor, and Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Kelly Rowland joins Jameela this week to discuss the recent birth of her baby boy, raising young black men in today's America, her husband's scary experience with the police, the affirmations she teaches to her children, dealing with the media as a pop-star, being a dark-skinned black woman in the public eye, and more. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can

Apr 2, 2021 • 1:07:31

Michelle Buteau

Comedian, actor, and author Michelle Buteau joins Jameela this week to discuss being a ten year-old drinking slimfast and doing sit-ups, being a "big-tittied superman" for other women, being a curvy black woman in the industry, her surrogacy journey, and what we all need to know about motherhood.

Mar 26, 2021 • 1:05:56

Jamie Loftus

Comedian and writer Jamie Loftus joins Jameela this week to discuss what growing up with a back brace does to your high school social life, Jamie's childhood habit of documenting what everyone around her was wearing, coming up in comedy and finding her feminist voice, the problems with #girlboss culture, and Jamie's newest project Lolita Podcast. Check out Lolita Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in

Mar 19, 2021 • 1:07:15

Diane Guerrero

Actor, author, and activist Diane Guerrero joins Jameela this week to discuss the Diane's experience as the daughter of immigrants, having her parents deported when she was 14, how EMDR helped her heal from her trauma, why she speaks out for her community, and what needs to change with immigration policy today. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh h

Mar 12, 2021 • 1:05:01

Aisling Bea - Re-release

In honor of women's month, we want to release one of our favorite episodes with one of our favorite women - Aisling Bea! Aisling Bea joins Jameela to talk about why women should brag, being the face of loneliness, her tv show This Way Up, the power of your period, and buying a house with money from jokes. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has ama

Mar 5, 2021 • 1:01:23

Angela Manuel-Davis

International fitness evangelist and motivational coach Angela Manuel-Davis joins Jameela this week to discuss how the pandemic is empowering us all to grow, the idea of "not cheating on our future with our past", how her experience not qualifying for the Olympics made her successful today, and how fitness isn't about vanity, but about helping you be strong (both physically and mentally) in who you were made to be. Check out Angela's on-demand fitness company Aarmy at aarmy.com If you have a que

Feb 26, 2021 • 1:04:05

Dr. Jen Gunter Returns

This week, I Weigh's favorite author and gynecologist Dr. Jen Gunter returns to answer more questions about reproductive health! She and Jameela cover hpv, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause, and more to help equip you for conversations with your doctor. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSend w

Feb 19, 2021 • 1:04:27

Ask Jameela Anything with Britteny Floyd-Mayo (@trapyogabae)

In this free-feed episode of I Weigh's Stitcher Premium bonus series, Jameela brings on Britteny Floyd-Mayo - the Trap Yoga Bae herself - to answer listener questions about their 5 best mental health tips, how to fall back in love with your body, how to brag well, and how to feel safe in your own body. Plus, Britteny shares a few of her ratchet affirmations! If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts fr

Feb 16, 2021 • 1:07:30

Dr. Seema Yasmin

Emmy-award winning journalist, medical doctor, and author Dr. Seema Yasmin joins Jameela this week to discuss immense racism POC's have experienced at the hands of the healthcare system, the ways the healthcare system needs to own up to its past for everyone to move forward, the Covid-19 vaccine and why people should feel safe, the scientific problems with fit teas and placenta pills, and more. Dr. Yasmin's book - Viral BS: Medical Myths and Why We Fall For Them - can be found wherever books are

Feb 12, 2021 • 1:04:30

London Hughes

Comedian, actor, and writer London Hughes joins Jameela to discuss how black women are not celebrated in the UK, her tv presentation with Whoopi Goldberg, her incredible unshakeable self-confidence, their shared experiences with being bullied growing up, sex tips (ice-cream is an aphrodesiac!) and more! You can see London Hughes' comedy special To Catch A Dick on Netflix. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find

Feb 5, 2021 • 1:06:30

Danny Wallace

Comedian, filmmaker, and author Danny Wallace joins Jameela this week to discuss how his book Yes Man changed her life, the culture of rudeness, parenting young children, what its like being an only child. Check out Danny Wallace's book, Fuck You Very Much, wherever books are sold. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check

Jan 29, 2021 • 1:02:56

Britteny Floyd-Mayo (@trapyogabae)

Yoga instructor, mindset coach, and all-around game changer Britteny Floyd-Mayo joins Jameela this week to discuss how she is creating more space for people of color and diverse body shapes in the world of yoga, to share a few of her "ratchet affirmations," explain how she has healed and thrived despite years of physical and sexual abuse, and consider the power of forgiving oneself.

Jan 22, 2021 • 1:11:46

Celeste Barber

Comedian and actor Celeste Barber joins Jameela this week to discuss Celeste's astoundingly successful fundraiser to fight the Australian fires last spring, her relationship and experience with antidepressants, how to quarantine with a spouse and still love them (hint - imagine they are dead and how sad you would be), her delightful instagram parodies of instagram influencer/model photos with #celestechallengeaccepted, and challenging Instagram's double standards when it comes to censoring femal

Jan 15, 2021 • 1:04:30

Dr. Deepika Chopra

The Optimism Doctor - Dr. Deepika Chopra - joins Jameela this week to define optimism, discuss visualization vs manifestation, explain healthy expectations and ways to manage your thoughts, explore how much can be gained through learning from mistakes, go over why she hates the phrase "good vibes only," and tell the story of her surrogacy journey. You can listen to Dr. Deepika Chopra's podcast, Looking Up with Dr. Deepika Chopra, wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a question for Jam

Jan 8, 2021 • 59:48

Dr. Vivek Murthy - Re-release

After what can only be described as a very lonely year, we want to re-release our episode with the former and upcoming Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, and where he discusses loneliness with Jameela. They cover how widespread the problem of loneliness is, Western culture's tendency to give too much space, social media's role with loneliness, and how to foster connectivity. Vivek Murthy's book, Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World is out now! If you hav

Jan 1, 2021 • 1:00:53

Margaret Cho

Stand-up comedian, actress, writer, and all-around game changer Margaret Cho joins Jameela this week to discuss her experience as an Asian-American woman in the industry, growing up with "aspirational whiteness," her struggles with eating disorders, working as a dominatrix, and loving living alone. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing mer

Dec 25, 2020 • 48:21

Dawn O'Porter

Author, director, and tv presenter Dawn O'Porter joins Jameela to discuss their friendship and how they first met, Dawn's experience having her partner Chris O'Dowd experience a career high while hers was at a low, discovering you are "the girl next door," loving work and loving being a mother, honest conversations with her sons, and her new book Life In Pieces. This Christmas, please consider giving to choose.love to support and empower refugees in need.

Dec 18, 2020 • 58:00

Josie Naughton

This week, Jameela is joined by Josie Naughton, the CEO and one of the founding members of Choose Love - a charity dedicated to ending the refugee crisis. Together they discuss the harrowing journey a refugee makes and the challenges they face in the camps, Josie's past and how anyone can make a difference, meeting Oprah and the pope, the Choose Love shops where you can buy needed supplies for a refugee, and how to make a change on a personal and a political level. This holiday season, consider

Dec 11, 2020 • 1:03:06

Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi Akiwowo, Founder and Executive Director of Glitch, joins Jameela this week to discuss what it means to be a "digital citizen," being trauma-informed not trauma-led, self-care for black women, the way's both Seyi and Jameela have learned from their own internet mistakes, and the Glitch's work in training women how to be safe online as well as challenging giant social media corporations to take more ownership of what happens on their sites.

Dec 4, 2020 • 1:01:32

Dr. Jen Gunter

This week, we are thankful for vaginas, labias, and vulvas with author and gynecologist Dr. Jen Gunter. She joins Jameela to answer questions about the history of misunderstanding vaginas, the do's and don'ts of feminine hygiene, how to handle pap smears, a gynecological view on both abortions and WAP, and Dr. Jen Gunter's book - The Vagina Bible. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show

Nov 27, 2020 • 58:41

Aubrey Gordon (@YrFatFriend)

The BMI, dealing with fatphobia in a doctor's office, and how to have good-faith conversations - all things author, podcaster, and activist Aubrey Gordon (aka @YrFatFriend) discusses with Jameela in this week's episode. They discuss how to talk to people with opposing ideas to yours, her background in grassroots activism, the racist history of the BMI, how medicine is prejudiced against fat people, why you shouldn't yell "encouraging things" at your fat friends as they exercise, and her new book

Nov 20, 2020 • 1:01:38

Caitlin Moran

Author, journalist, and broadcaster Caitlin Moran joins Jameela this week to discuss how she became a writer, her knack for explaining feminism to young women in bars, how to become a "big ball of love" to a child with an eating disorder, the ways she failed and learned in her own daughter's eating disorder journey, how eating disorders can happen at any size, why superhero movies are really about motherhood, and her book More Than A Woman, which is out now. If you have a question for Jameela, e

Nov 13, 2020 • 1:08:21

Amrou Al-Kadhi

Drag performer, writer, and filmmaker Amrou Al-Kadhi joins Jameela this week to discuss growing up between London and the Middle East, the progressive roots of Islam, coming out as "white" to their parents, using quantum physics to explain being non-binary, how their drag character represents a more free version of their mother, and their book - Life As A Unicorn: A Journey To Shame To Pride And Everything in Between. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and

Nov 6, 2020 • 1:09:06

Shadeen Francis

This week, we answer listener questions on feeling sexy (or not sexy) during quarantine, how to manage mismatched libidos in a relationship, the first steps to understanding vaginismus, the journey of healing after sexual assault, and finding connection as an asexual person, with marriage and family therapist Shadeen Francis. Bex Caputo's worksheet - http://www.bextalkssex.com/yes-no-maybe/ If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future epi

Oct 30, 2020 • 1:20:39

Busy Philipps

Actor, host, and instagram icon Busy Philipps joins Jameela this week to talk about hollywood's fat-shaming culture, being the perfect movie best friend, Busy's magical intuition, why Busy chose to tell her abortion story, and why the fight for reproductive rights is so critical right now.

Oct 23, 2020 • 1:10:44

Jillian Mercado

Actor and model Jillian Mercado joins Jameela this week to discuss Jillian's experience growing up with muscular dystrophy, going from a child obsessed with fashion to an adult woman working in the fashion industry, how she became a Diesel model, that "different" isn't bad, advice on how to date a disabled person, and the need for more representation of disabilities in media. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can f

Oct 16, 2020 • 1:11:53

Ibram X Kendi

Author, professor, and historian Ibram X Kendi joins Jameela this week to discuss what it currently feels like to be a black man in America, his journey of discovering his own racism, why it is so important to vote, his continual growth in better supporting black women and black trans people, and why he still has hope. Be Antiracist, a workbook for readers as they continue their ongoing work to be antiracist is available now. Be Antiracist - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/667140/be-ant

Oct 9, 2020 • 56:37

Gloria Steinem

Iconic feminist, journalist, and activist Gloria Steinem joins Jameela this week to discuss the importance of sharing abortion stories as well as protecting abortion rights, the problems facing sex workers, white feminists joining black feminists in the work they are doing, and "hard" conversations vs. the joy of learning. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI

Oct 2, 2020 • 56:15

Matt Haig

Author Matt Haig joins Jameela this week to discuss pandemic mental health, his ground-breaking book Reasons To Stay Alive and why he wrote it, how anyone with any amount of privilege can struggle with depression, social media's contributions to mental health issues, their own social media regrets, and his new book - The Midnight Library - which is available in the US on September 29th.

Sep 25, 2020 • 1:00:50

Law Roach

Stylist, host, and icon Law Roach joins Jameela this week to discuss growing up gay in the southside of Chicago, going from stealing clothes to attend balls to judging HBOMax's ballroom competition show Legendary, how dressing Celine Dion in a Titanic sweatshirt went viral, how he became Zendaya's stylist, and his passion for giving black people opportunities in the fashion world. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You

Sep 18, 2020 • 1:06:31

Katherine Ryan

Comedian, writer, presenter, and actor Katherine Ryan joins Jameela this week to discuss how being a new mother was surprisingly helpful in getting Katherine's start in comedy, a few of her dating disasters, how to raise an amazing daughter, processing a difficult miscarriage, and their thoughts on plastic surgery. Katherine's new show The Duchess is out now on Netflix! If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find t

Sep 11, 2020 • 1:09:46

Rachel Cargle

Public academic, author, and lecturer Rachel Cargle joins Jameela to unpack white feminism, processing the pushback Rachel receives online, their own journeys with feminism and race, choosing not to have children and being a @richauntiesupreme , cultural stigmas around therapy, and Rachel's work with The Great Unlearn and The Loveland Foundation.

Sep 4, 2020 • 1:08:26

Neal Brennan

This week comedian, writer, and director Neal Brennan joins Jameela to discuss how Mike Schur set them up as friends, Neal's struggle with depression, if men or women have it harder when they are single, Serena William's disproving Neal's theory around love in one sentence, and his stand-up special 3 Mics on Netflix now. Song played at the front of episode: I Know - Khushi If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can f

Aug 28, 2020 • 1:00:37

Joe Lycett

Comedian and host Joe Lycett joins Jameela to discuss being single in lockdown, danger-wanks, grieving during a pandemic, why Jameela hates the movie Titanic, his pansexuality, and his success taking on the company Hugo Boss by changing his name to Hugo Boss. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSe

Aug 21, 2020 • 1:00:27

Phoebe Robinson

Stand-up, actress, and best-selling author Phoebe Robinson joins Jameela this week to discuss dealing with debt in your 20s, how Sex In The City lied to us about living in NY, performative activism, appreciating and supporting issues that you haven't experienced, and her new podcast, Black Frasier, which is out now! If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh&n

Aug 14, 2020 • 1:05:22

Debra Messing

This week, actor and activist Debra Messing joins Jameela to talk about her struggles with anxiety and depression, the body-shaming she experienced making A Walk In The Clouds, how therapy and medication has helped her, and finding her voice in the spotlight. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSe

Aug 7, 2020 • 58:47

iO Tillett Wright

This week, author, photographer, TV-host, and activist iO Tillett Wright joins Jameela to discuss his wild childhood growing up in rough 1980's NYC, processing his own traumas from his parents' addictions, his experience thriving as a trans man, and photographing 10,000 queer people for his new book Self Evident Truths. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weig

Jul 31, 2020 • 1:10:29

Deborah Frances-White

Comedian and podcaster Deborah Frances-White joins Jameela this week to discuss trans rights, the process of finding her birth mother, finding fulfillment outside of having children, the journey of her sexuality, and her podcast The Guilty Feminist. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSend what yo

Jul 24, 2020 • 1:00:31

Stephanie Yeboah

Activist, fashion blogger, and author Stephanie Yeboah joins Jameela this week to discuss fat acceptance, her dating life being a "cesspit," skin-bleaching, the representation of fat women, the co-opting of the body positivity movement, and Stephanie's new book Fattily Ever After: The Fat, Black Girls' Guide to Living Life Unapologetically. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the

Jul 17, 2020 • 1:12:14

Catherine Bohart

Stand-Up Comedian and Podcast host Catherine Bohart joins Jameela this week to discuss life with OCD, what it looked like asking for help, the way medicine and cognitive behavioral therapy has changed Catherine's life for the better, her surprising coming-out to her mother, and the podcast YOU'LL DO Catherine co-hosts with her girlfriend Sarah where they ask people in-depth questions about their relationships.

Jul 10, 2020 • 54:03

Matt McGorry

This week, actor and activist Matt McGorry joins Jameela to talk about how his eyes were opened to the world of activism and need through social media, learning how to be empowered to be a better ally, his journey from bodybuilder to self-acceptance, and leaving dieting behind. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it ou

Jul 3, 2020 • 1:02:23

Munroe Bergdorf

Activist, spokesperson, and model Munroe Bergdorf joins Jameela this week to discuss her experience as a black transgender woman, to dispel untrue arguments against the transgender cause, to talk about how to be a better ally, and to share about her recent reconciliation with L'Oreal.

Jun 26, 2020 • 1:14:16

Nicole Byer

Stand-up Comedian, Host, Actor, and Author Nicole Byer joins Jameela this week to discuss a no-shame life, exercising for fulfillment not weight loss, quarantine dating, how to laugh while mourning, and Nicole's new book - #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: The Fat Girl's Guide to Being #Brave and Not a Dejected, Melancholy, Down-in-the-Dumps Weeping Fat Girl in a Bikini. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts fro

Jun 19, 2020 • 1:08:02

ALOK

Indian-American writer, performance artist, and media personality ALOK joins Jameela this week to discuss all things Trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary, the problem with those who are gender-critical & TERFs (trans-exclusionary radical feminists), and how to be a better ally to those that are shunned by the rest of the world.

Jun 12, 2020 • 1:07:32

Message to I Weigh Listeners

A message from Jameela about why there’s no episode this week. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSend what you 'weigh' to iweighpodcast@gmail.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamilAnd make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok&nbs

Jun 5, 2020 • 4:09

Dashaun Wesley

Host of Legendary and "King of Ballroom" Dashaun Wesley joins Jameela this week to discuss the history of ballroom, the importance of chosen family, Legendary's controversial announcement, and all the poses you need to know. LEGENDARY is out now on HBOmax If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSen

May 29, 2020 • 1:05:28

Scarlett Curtis

Activist and writer Scarlett Curtis joins Jameela to discuss her own painful journey with an invisible illness, the biases within the medical system, shared anger over munchausen accusations, how PTSD and mental health struggles can happen to anyone, and how feminism and activism changed her life. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing mer

May 22, 2020 • 58:53

Billy Porter

Billy Porter joins Jameela to discuss his meteoric rise to fame, what it means to "do the work," proving himself after almost losing his singing voice, making his "Idina Menzel" Oscars moment, and finding his incredible sense of style. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSend what you 'weigh' to&n

May 15, 2020 • 58:18

Roxane Gay

Roxane Gay joins Jameela to discuss twitter as the internet's cocktail party, concern trolling, her complex experience with weight-loss surgery, where she finds beautiful clothes, and how to keep romance alive during a pandemic.

May 8, 2020 • 57:09

Aisling Bea

Aisling Bea joins Jameela to talk about why women should brag, being the face of loneliness, her tv show This Way Up, the power of your period, and buying a house with money from jokes.

May 1, 2020 • 1:00:43

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovato joins Jameela to talk about her newfound love of Harry Potter, the #demiisoverparty, the problem with sample sizes, healing post-rehab, and body gratitude. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSend what you 'weigh' to iweighpodcast@gmail.comJameela is on Instagram @jameelajami

Apr 24, 2020 • 1:04:01

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon joins Jameela to talk about how instagram helped her control her own narrative, struggling with postpartum depression, the red carpet advice Meryl Streep once shared, how "funny doesn't sag," and building her own media company. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSend what you 'we

Apr 17, 2020 • 1:02:46

Vivek Murthy

Former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins Jameela this week to discuss how widespread the problem of loneliness is, Western culture's tendency to give too much space, social media's role with loneliness, and how to foster connectivity. Vivek Murthy's book, Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World is out now! If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show

Apr 10, 2020 • 59:23

Beanie Feldstein

Beanie Feldstein joins Jameela in this first episode to discuss playing iconic teenage girls, coming out on accident, loving her body and clothes, and her passion for vanilla cake with rainbow sprinkles. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf websiteI Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.comSend what you 'weigh' to iweighpodcast@gmail.comJamee

Apr 3, 2020 • 59:48

I Weigh with Jameela Jamil Trailer

I Weigh with Jameela Jamil is a podcast about shame - what causes it, how it feels, and how to grow past it. Each week, actor, host, and activist Jameela Jamil talks with guests such as Gloria Steinem, Beanie Feldstein, Matt McGorry, Neal Brennan, Tarana Burke, Roxanne Gay, and Aisling Bea, about their own experiences of working through shame. I Weigh with Jameela Jamil premieres Friday, April 3 wherever you get your podcasts. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.

Mar 27, 2020 • 2:01

I Weigh Sneak Peek - Aisling Bea

Here is a sneak peak into the new podcast, I Weigh with Jameela Jamil. In this clip, Jameela explains what an "I Weigh" is, and we hear actress, comedian, showrunner, and writer Aisling Bea give a humorous and heartfelt answer to what she truly weighs. I Weigh with Jameela Jamil launches Friday, April 3rd on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. If you have a question for Jameela, email it to iweighpodcast@gmail.com, and we may ask it in a future episode!You can find transc

Mar 6, 2020 • 5:26