In this solo episode of The BodPod, host Rachel K. Grim shares her personal journey into her "solo era" as she navigates life while her long term partner is abroad. Discover how Rachel maintains her confidence and thrives with more alone time, without daily affirmative moments, and learn how you can confidently embrace doing things solo with her to…

In this full-circle moment on The BodPod, we welcome Miss Universe Canada 2023, Madison Kvaltin. Once a part of The BodCon community, Madison now joins us as a podcast guest to share her transformative journey from a shy small-town girl to a pageantry queen. Her story is not just about winning titles but about using her platform to advocate for bod…

In this episode of The BodPod, we dive deep into the inspiring body-confidence journey of Julia Parzyck, the influencer and confidence coach behind "Fit Fat and All That." Julia opens up about her struggles with body acceptance, overcoming an eating disorder, and the transformative power of inclusive styling. Discover her expert tips and advice for…

Join us in this empowering episode where we unlock sexual confidence and dive into the crucial topics you wish you knew about sex and sexual health with Gen Z’s favorite sex ed educator, Lee. If you've ever felt awkward or unsure about how to discuss sex openly, this episode is packed with valuable insights. We explore actionable tips to transform …

Join us for an enlightening conversation on shattering stigmas about plus-size pregnancy and motherhood with plus-size mom, Jen McLellan. From debunking myths to confronting societal biases, Jen shares invaluable insights on fostering body love, overcoming healthcare challenges, and advocating for yourself during pregnancy and beyond. Tune in as we…

Join us for an inspiring episode of The BodPod as we sit down with Elle Baez, a singer-songwriter who champions inclusivity in music. Despite battling eating disorders in her younger years, Elle emerged as a force to be reckoned with, gracing the pages of Rolling Stone and earning the prestigious title of Entertainer of the Year at the 2023 Full Fi…

Transform Your Confidence: Discover 4 Expert Tips to Empower Yourself and Boost Self-Assurance. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into actionable strategies designed to help you conquer self-doubt and unlock your full potential. Whether you're striving for career success, personal growth, or improved relationships, these proven techniques will …

Unlock your confidence as we dive into the power of joy flow movement with Sarah Joy Gaines, the founder of joyflow® NYC, in the latest episode of The BodPod. Join us as Sarah explores the freeing, empowering, and grounding aspects of the joy flow movement, shedding light on its profound impact on overall well-being and confidence. Learn about Sara…

Discover the secrets to achieving radiant, healthy skin as a doctor unveils the secret to skin-deep confidence in this latest episode of The BodPod. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Trevor Cates, a naturopathic doctor, host of The Woman’s Doctor Podcast, and author of best-selling books, “Clean Skin From Within” and “Natural Beauty Reset. In this co…

Dive into the empowering world of plus-size fashion with our latest episode of The BodPod, where we chat with the incredible Marie Denee, Founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of The Curvy Fashionista. In this episode, Marie reveals the inspiration behind her advocacy for plus-size clothing, delving into the challenges she faced due to the lack of incl…

Unlock relationship success by understanding attachment issues with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Morgan Anderson. In this enlightening podcast episode, The BodPod host Leslie Tucker explores the depths of Attachment Theories as Dr. Morgan Anderson breaks down attachment styles and their impact on relationships. Discover how Dr. Anderson's journey thro…

In this episode of The BodPod, join us as Ashley Freeborn, the Founder, Principal, and CEO of Smash + Tess, shares her incredible journey—from teaching to finance to creating a brand that celebrates inclusivity in fashion for all sizes. Discover Ashley's personal story about body image struggles and confidence, the driving force behind the core val…

In this episode of The BodPod, we're joined by Gen Z futurist, educator, and advocate for mental health in the workplace, Danielle Farage. With her firsthand experience in HR technology and navigating the challenges of the pandemic's impact on work culture, Danielle shares invaluable insights on protecting mental health in the modern workplace. As …

Download the BodCon App: https://community.thebodcon.com/ Today we are bringing you a special episode of the BodCon, with Alexa Jay as the guest host who is joined by Kelly to talk about her experience growing up ‘chubby’ and having to deal with traditional Asian beauty standards while going to school in Chinatown in Chicago. With a staggering 28.8…

Join us for a heartwarming and empowering conversation as Rachel and Anna dive deep into Anna's incredible journey through breast cancer and her path to self-love and empowerment. Anna's candid account of her diagnosis, transformation, and her decision to inspire thousands is truly remarkable. Learn how sharing struggles, offering emotional support…

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by Mila to unveil how anyone can revolutionize their bra-purchasing experience with a live online fitting demonstration with none-other than Leslie Tucker. Mila has been responsible for uplifting more than 66,000 pairs of with her 17+ years of experience. Tune in to learn how Mila mak…

Join our host, Rachel K. Grim, in this episode of The BodPod about how to become confident after overcoming tragedy. The Queen of Confidence, Erika Cramer, shared invaluable confidence tips that will resonate with people who are on their journey to self-love and healing after experiencing tragedy. During this episode, Erika shared her journey from …

Join our BodPod host Rachel K. Grim as she dives into an eye-opening conversation about fashion and fatness with a fashion blogger, writer, and brand consultant specializing in plus-size fashion and size inclusion, Sarah Chiwaya. In this podcast episode, Sarah shares real-life experiences from attending Fashion Weeks as a plus-size person and encou…

Join our BodPod host Rachel K. Grim as she sits down with the Plus-Size Model, Content Creator, and Confidence Advocate, Dani DMC, in the latest episode of The BodPod. Watch as we delve into Dani's inspiring journey of confidence, body acceptance, and the pursuit of her dreams in the fiercely competitive fashion industry. Throughout the conversatio…

In this latest BodPod episode, host Rachel K. Grimm engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Alexa Jay, an LA-based model and content creator. Together, they explore the concept of inclusivity and the powerful impact Alexa has in showcasing a different standard of beauty. From navigating the hyper-awareness of bodies and beauty norms in LA …

In this episode of the BodPod, host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Derek Frazier, runner-up of Big Brother season 23, as they explore Derek's wild ride to self-confidence, from growing up with a single mom and having a shadow cast over him by his celebrity dad, boxer Smokin’ Joe, to learning how to fight cancel culture. Derek's mom showe…

In this episode of "The BodPod," host Rachel K. Grim welcomes social media influencer Mikayla Nogueira, known for her authentic makeup tutorials. Mikayla shares her journey to confidence and how she stays motivated in the face of both praise and criticism from millions of viewers. They discuss treating creative work as a traditional job, navigating…

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by the fabulous model, content creator, and the second runner-up of the latest season of America's Next Top Model and founder of the Real Catwalk, Khrystyana, as they talk about Khrystyana’s journey of self-acceptance, her experiences with lingerie, and her advice on how to accept you…

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by the fabulous plus-size travel couple, Steph and Kelly to talk about their inspiring journey and how they're empowering people to travel and live life to the fullest. This amazing pair have already traveled to over a hundred countries and are still counting. Together, they discuss t…

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Gigi Robinson, an inspiring chronic illness advocate, author, and speaker as they discuss the importance of advocating for yourself and speaking up for yourself, especially when it comes to chronic illness. They also talked about the power of Gigi's book, "Kids, Are Y…

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Miriam Lara-Mejia to share their stories and help boost confidence. Miriam talks about her experience of teaching body acceptance and celebration while sharing her own journey of fatphobia, dieting, and even how her child helped her. Tune in to hear Miriam's advice on…

In this episode of the BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by special guest Camille Hunt, a brilliant figurative artist who uses nude bodies as her canvas! Rachel and Camille dive into how using nude bodies as a canvas can be a bit intimidating at first, but ultimately can be a positively life-changing experience that helps people learn to lo…

On today’s episode of The BodPod, our host Rachel K. Grim had a fun and enlightening conversation about dating with one of the former top matchmakers in the U.S., Lily Womble. She is now a feminist dating coach and founder of Date Brazen. They talked about how body confidence affects dating and how to boost it so you can find joy while searching fo…

Our BodPod host Rachel K. Grim celebrates International Women’s Day 2023 with the Confidence Coach and Brand Director of confidence-boosting brands - Shapermint, TrueKind, and the BodCon, Gabrielle Richards. They defined what body equity means and how the pathway to achieving body confidence can look different for each of us. It was a fun and infor…

This week on the BodPod podcast, Rachel K. Grim and fat activist Virgie Tovar got together to chat about how to love yourself in a world full of beauty standards. They discussed how writing in a journal can help you process your feelings and how to stay true to who you are despite the pressure to conform. It was a great convo about self-care, self-…

On this week's BodPod episode, our host Rachel K. Grim is joined by Iva Ballou, a transformational speaker, and confidence coach, in discussing beauty beyond what we see on the outside. They chat about how the media often puts people with visible differences in a box and how this can lead to a lack of understanding and appreciation for those people…

Today, our BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, is joined by Fashion Editor and Creator Bella Gerard! We talk about how the way you look has nothing to do with your level of health and wellness, and that we need to stop commenting on people’s weight. Plus, we deep dive into brands that use body positivity as an inauthentic approach to…

Stella Williams joins the BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and special guest Leslie D. Tucker of BodCon to dive deep into her most recent social news. Stella is a noted reviewer of plus-size fashion brands, a plus-size advocate, and more! In today's episode, Stella sheds light on her authentic yet controversial Woods by Jordyn dre…

Your BodPod host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, brings Fashion Designer and self-proclaimed Head Bag Lady in Charge, Julie Mollo to the stage! Today we talk about a range of body trends n fashion, including tomboy 90s frames and h*roin chic. Julie started out as a fashion design student, working out of her dorm room, to seeing her designs o…

The BodPod Season 2 welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and practicing RN and Professor Brianna Blackburn! Today, we dive deep into the world of PCOS. PCOS is also known as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, and it affects millions of women every day. It affects our bodies inside and out, from weight fluctuation and discomfort t…

The BodPod Episode 54 brings us a tell-all with Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim! Every person’s confidence journey looks different, filled with peaks and valleys. Rachel K. Grim’s journey is no exception. From facing homelessness and isolation, and being diagnosed with PCOS which can make weight, fertility, and sexual wellness truly challengin…

The BodPod Season 2 welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and Plus-size influencer Leslie Tucker! Join us in sharing the lies we’ve told ourselves in 2022 and how we’re flipping the script and celebrating what makes us unique. We also tap into our worst critics, our biggest bullies, accessibility from the rock climbing gym &…

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

The BodPod Season 2 premiere welcomes your new host, Body Confidence Coach Rachel K. Grim, and your Season 1 BodPod host Bri! We talk about body confidence during the holidays, give tips you’ll want to reach for all holiday season long, and share our hot takes on if shapewear is really body confident. Be sure to subscribe for notifications - we’ll …

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to have a special episode as Lindsay Johnson and Shane Smoore take over the podcast! Shane Smoore, also known as Plus Size Trans Guy, is a chubby, , trans man who calls the mid-west home. As a model, speaker, and influencer, he is making space for body liberation within the LGBTQIA community. He st…

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are joined by the one and only Carly Compton! Carly is an eating disorder survivor, self-love and confidence educator, podcast host, and soon-to-be eating disorder therapist. She will be graduating with her MSW in May with the hopes of working as a licensed clinical social worker and starting her own private pr…

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to have Coach Carey take over the podcast with special guest Smash + Tess’ Ashley Freeborn. Raia (a.k.a Coach Carey) is a three-time certified life coach and motivational speaker. She’s passionate about encouraging others to tap into the confidence they never knew they had. After overcoming various…

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we have an extra special episode for you as our cofounders Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward sit down with Sarah Nicole Landry of The Birds Papaya to chat all things BodCon! Sarah Nicole Landry is a mom of four who loves cultivating powerful social media conversations around life and our experiences in it. She is a bod…

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to have Ali Stroker on the show! Ali is a New York-based actor, singer, and author who won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her role as Ado Annie in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma. She has also appeared in a number of series including The Glee Project, Ozark, Only Mu…

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, I am joined by the one and only Nikki Garza! Nikki is a , Latina, plus size actor, content creator, and model known for her roles on Dynasty and Monarch. Her goal is to create diverse media that she herself did not see while growing up. Sharing her message of personal empowerment and loving yourself with her commu…

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to have Greg Carruthers on the show! Greg is a Toronto-based choreographer, actor, body positive activist, and the founder/artistic producer of EveryBody on Stage, an initiative that aims to break down stigma and fat-phobia in the arts. As a choreographer, Greg’s work has toured to Dubai and won aw…

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are joined by actress, writer, and singer Melanie Field! Melanie is known for starring in Heathers, season two of You, Florida Girls, Shrill, The Alienist, and the upcoming Amazon Prime series A League of Their Own. A graduate of NYU and the Yale School of Drama, Melanie started her career on Broadway in shows …

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are thrilled to be chatting with Lauren Chan, a size inclusion advocate, model, fashion writer, and the CEO/founder of Henning, an ethical brand of luxury, plus-size clothing. Her writing has been published in outlets like Vogue, Interview, the New York Times, Glamour - where she served as the fashion features …

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are so excited to have Emme on the show. Emme is a model, brand spokesperson, television personality, Revlon’s first full-figured spokeswoman, and was crowned the godmother of the full-figured industry by Oprah Magazine. Often considered to be the first plus-sized supermodel, Emme made history as the first plus…

Welcome back to the BodPod! Today, we are joined by BodCon alum Meaghan Wray to chat about the best and the worst of 2021 with regards to body confidence. Meaghan is a Toronto-based freelance writer and editor with a passion for body liberation and fat positivity. She creates body positive content on Instagram as a side hobby and is currently worki…