In Episode 3 of the HBO docuseries, “The Way Down” things get much darker. This is our mini series called, "The Weigh Down Take Down." In Part 3: Seen and Not Heard, we recap the third episode of HBO’S docuseries.

In this episode, Kendra and Megan speak with Nicola Salmon, author of Fat and Fertile and fat fertility coach. We share the snacks we love of each others cultures, we talk about the healthcare systems in the US and UK and we talk about fat representation. Don't be fooled by the accents you hear at the beginning. It is in fact your favorite co-hosts.

Diet Busters are BACK bae buh!!! In this episode, Kendra learns so much and Megan has an epiphany all thanks to our wonderful guest, Kimmie Singh, a registered dietitian who is HAES aligned. Kimmie is bringing the knowledge and doing it in the most gentle way possible. We are busting some PCOS myths, we are talking movie snacks (how DO you eat your popcorn?) and we are bringing back a segment from the OG days of the podcast…movement.

In this episode, Megan and Kendra talk about Halloween candy— their faves and dislikes, and their personal opinions on what the scariest costumes are. Megan and Intern Eric answer the age-old question “Who Ya Gonna Call?” by performing their Ghostbusters parody called Dietbusters. This episode’s guest is Erika Nuñez, who speaks about her experience being fat, pregnant, and navigating medical discrimination. Don’t miss the iconic Halloween song at the end! Transcript

In Episode 2 of the HBO docuseries, “The Way Down” it is all about the family…until it isn’t. This is our mini series called, "The Weigh Down Take Down." In Part 2: A Family of Affairs, we recap the second episode of HBO’S docuseries.

In this episode, Kendra and Megan take you through a list of books dedicated to Jesus and food which, you guessed it, can shut the eff right on up! They talk with Ander Wilson, co-founder of Nashville Nutrition Partners about an intersection of diet culture that is all too prevalent in our western world. We share what we are looking forward to in fall (sweata weatha) and set up our newest miniseries!

Who has watched "The Way Down" docuseries on HBO?? It’s about a “church” [cough-cult] in Nashville called the Remnant Fellowship. The community was created by Gwen Shamblin, author of The Weigh Down Diet. As you might imagine, the intersection of diet culture and evangelicalism is toxic to say the least. If you have watched it, and you have feelings, you are not alone and we got you! This is our mini series called, "The Weigh Down Take Down." In Part 1: Holy But Hungry, we recap the first episode of HBO’S docuseries.

In this episode, Megan and Kendra talk about watermelon… a lot. They also have a conversation about fatphobia in academia and Kendra wisely jokes, “the people in the ivory tower do not get it.” Curry shines as this episode’s guest and educates listeners on her experiences as a fat, Black creative in the contexts of modeling, hair, and pools. Last but not least, they talk summertime treats because we’re still in a pandemic and time means nothing.

We’re back! In our season three premiere we interview Rebecca Alexander, co founder of canweallgo.com, and author of A Kids Book About Body Image. For our “Shut the Fuck Up” segment we discuss “This Is Us,” fat sex in television, and whether or not dusters are lingerie. Rebecca shares about her website and mission to increase fat accessibility in public spaces and also reads her beautiful children’s book.

Did y'all see Lizzo's FOUR dresses for the 2020 Grammy's? We did and we are obsessed. Christyna Johnson joins us for this episode to discuss her experience with diet culture and her work as a dietician. She shares about her podcast, Intuitive Eating for the Culture, and how cultural competency plays a role in her practice. For our Shut the Fuck Up segment we dive into Beyonce's Netflix special, "Homecoming." We're all big fans AND we talk about how sad we are that Beyonce has been forced into manipulating her body in order to achieve success as a pop star. Thanks for joining us!

SURPRISE! We bring to you a super silly bonus episode where Kendra brings up some “beef” with Megan, Megan shares a story from her journal that sheds light on the beginning of her and her husband, Intern Eric’s, love story, and Kendra laughs the whole way through because vulnerability is uncomfortable. We will be back next week with a full episode, but for this week, enjoy the nonsense and learn more about who Megan and Kendra use to be (and maybe in some ways still are).

In this episode we discuss how Kendra, along with Eminem, cleaned out her closet and we explore her feelings of loss and tools that can help. In "Shut the Fuck Up" we calmly take down Jillian Michael's comments on Lizzo's body. Just kidding, we're not calm. Hidden within the episode is Lizzo's brilliant response to Jillian. Drost Kokoye is our incredible guest who shares about being a refugee activist.

Happy Anti-Diet New Year! First off, a song parody because you always need a song parody. Kendra introduces our upcoming #worthlosing campaign on Instagram. Then, listen in on our conversation with author Rebecca Scritchfield about her book Body Kindness and how to disengage from diet culture in the new year. Are there two types of champagne? You won't get the answer in this episode, but you will learn what actor Megan thinks should play Rebecca in a movie about her life.

Happy Holidays from your hosts, Megan and Kendra of No Body Asked For This! Surprise we drew your name for Secret Santa and made you this episode. In it we talk about tips for inclusive hosting, we dismantle a fatphobic "health for the holidays" article, and we play a game! Spoiler alert: Kendra loses. Are you ready for three new repurposed holiday tunes? If you are, get to listening!

Lots of exciting things are happening! Take a listen to be in know as the kids say...or maybe just I say that.

It's our first holiday minisode! Megan and Kendra begin the episode with a special rewrite of "Let's Talk about Snacks." They discuss their must-have dishes for Thanksgiving and debate pumpkin versus apples. In the show notes, you can find links to helpful articles on how to decolonize your thanksgiving, and your hosts talk about some ways to honor native people on this holiday. "Around the Thanksgiving Table in 6 Acts" will be your new favorite classic holiday play! And don't forget to catch our closing song.

In this episode, Megan and Kendra talk with Kate Moore about owning a gym without calorie talk. Kate and Kendra discuss their different views on shame as feedback versus shame as identity. During our “Shut the Fuck Up” segment we make our very first retraction from our Fat Friendly Hall of Fame. We all bond over M&M's and dips.