The Body Positivity Episode Ep. 40

The Body Positivity Episode Ep. 40

Welcome back to The And Also Podcast! This episode gets a little unhinged, a little emotional, and somehow starts with a dead turkey in Summer’s freezer before turning into one of the most vulnerable conversations the girls have had yet. Between hometown dates, overwhelming situationships, girls trips, drunk cigarettes, and plans for a very single summer in Europe, the episode slowly spirals into a deep dive on body image, insecurity, Ozempic culture, and what it actually means to feel good in your body. The girls talk honestly about their experiences with GLP-1s, the pressure to be skinny again, the confusion around body positivity online, and the exhausting mental gymnastics women go through every single day when it comes to appearance. From gaining weight, losing weight, comparing themselves to other women, and struggling with self-worth, the conversation moves between funny, heartbreaking, and painfully relatable in true And Also fashion. There’s also a real conversation about health, fitness, femininity, pregnancy, social media, and the way women speak to themselves behind closed doors. It’s messy, honest, emotional, and feels like sitting in on the kind of late night conversation you usually only have with your closest friends. So grab a drink, give yourself a little grace, and remember that learning how to feel at home in yourself is probably a lifelong conversation for all of us.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast])   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_])   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen [https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen [https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen])   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee [https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm [https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm])   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com [info@thecastcollective.com] Instagram: (https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/ [https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/]) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/ [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/]) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective])   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

The Villain Edit | The And Also Podcast Ep. 39

Welcome back to the And Also podcast, where this week the girls are talking about villain edits… the deserved ones, the undeserved ones, and the ones the internet creates out of absolutely nothing. What starts as a conversation about being labeled “mean girls” turns into a brutally honest episode about friendship breakups, jealousy, truth telling, public perception, and the pain of realizing someone you loved never actually liked you the way you thought they did. Sheyda opens up about a friendship that slowly unraveled over time, while Madeline and Summer reflect on the moments they’ve been the villain in someone else’s story too. The girls get into the pressure of being perceived online, how easily people create narratives from incomplete information, and why being misunderstood is sometimes the price of being honest. There’s also talk about “pick me” phases, drunk alter egos, internet conspiracy theories, dating while podcasting, and the exhausting reality of trying to control how everyone sees you. Somewhere between the chaos and the champagne, they land on a simple truth: you can be imperfect, opinionated, emotional, and still be a good person. So grab a drink, settle in, and ask yourself one question: were you actually the villain… or just the easiest person to blame?   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast])   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_])   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen [https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen [https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen])   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee [https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm [https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm])   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com [info@thecastcollective.com] Instagram: (https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/ [https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/]) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/ [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/]) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective])   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

A Friend To All Is A Friend To None | The And Also Podcast Ep. 38

Welcome back to the And Also podcast, where this week starts a little unhinged and ends somewhere a lot more honest (shocking we know). The group chat kicks off with champagne-fueled takes on pop culture, questionable interview skills, and the kind of chaotic friendship dynamics that only makes sense for the And Also girls. But the conversation takes a turn as the girls dig into a viral headline and start asking bigger questions about accountability, double standards, and what we’re actually seeing when a woman gets labeled “crazy.” From there, things get real. They open up about toxic relationships in a way that’s not polished or perfect, but honest. The kind of honesty that lives in the gray area between knowing something is wrong and not knowing how to leave. Stories of emotional manipulation, moments that didn’t feel dangerous until they suddenly were, and the slow realization of what it means to lose yourself in someone else. This episode isn’t about excusing bad behavior. It’s about understanding it, questioning the narratives around it, and talking out loud about experiences a lot of people quietly carry. Pour a drink, settle in, and join the group chat. And if this one hits a little close to home, maybe pour another drink and call your mom.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL! The And Also Podcast: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast])   Sheyda: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_ [https://www.tiktok.com/@iamsheyda_])   Summer: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen [https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen [https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen])   Madeline: Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee [https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm [https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm])   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) Email: info@thecastcollective.com [info@thecastcollective.com] Instagram: (https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/ [https://www.instagram/thecastcollective/]) TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/ [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective/]) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective])   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

Committing Petty Crime | The And Also Podcast Ep. 37

This week, the group chat is running on no sleep, leftover Vegas energy, and a questionable amount of caffeine. We kick things off with what might be the most confident accidental crime of all time, followed by a full Vegas recap that includes record-breaking concerts, elite dinners, staying out way too late, and the kind of decisions that only make sense in the moment. Somewhere between airport anxiety, Disney adult takes, and one very intense family vacation itinerary, the conversation does what it always does… spirals. But underneath the chaos, we get into dating. What it actually looks like to want more, to stop settling for “nice,” and to figure out what you’re really asking for in a relationship. From long-distance situationships to love languages, effort, and the kind of attention that actually matters, it’s honest, a little unhinged, and maybe a little too relatable. Also, there’s talk of starting a compound. So take that as you will. Pour a drink, settle in, and welcome back to the group chat. Follow, subscribe, and send this to the people you know would have opinions.   FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL!   The And Also Podcast: Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast]) TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast])   Sheyda:  Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_]) TikTok - (https://www.instagram.com/@iamsheyda_ [https://www.instagram.com/@iamsheyda_])   Summer: Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen [https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen]) TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen [https://www.tiktok.com/@hellosummeredeen])   Madeline: Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee [https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee]) TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm [https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm])   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube –  (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective]) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective [https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective])   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan

He Heard The Episode… | The And Also Podcast Ep. 36

Welcome back to the And Also Podcast… where the group chat is no longer private. This week starts exactly where you don’t want it to. He listened to the episode… and wants to talk about it. What unfolds is a very real, very uncomfortable look at what happens when your “girls night” thoughts suddenly have an audience you didn’t plan for. The girls unpack the New York situation, the weirdness of dating when your “private” conversations are technically public, and the fine line between being honest and being reckless. There’s a lot of “did I say too much?” mixed with “no… I meant what I said.” From there, things spiral in the best way. Group therapy revelations, emotional vulnerability, and the realization that maybe we’d all feel a little less crazy if we just said what we actually feel out loud more often. And of course, it wouldn’t be And Also without a deep dive into a Reddit story that somehow turns into a full-blown debate about love, betrayal, intuition, and how long it really takes to know someone. So grab a drink, get comfortable, and don’t forget to follow the show and leave your thoughts in the comments below!    FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL!   The And Also Podcast: Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast [https://www.instagram.com/theandalsopodcast]) TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@theandalsopodcast])   Sheyda:  Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_ [https://www.instagram.com/iamsheyda_]) TikTok - (https://www.instagram.com/@iamsheyda_ [https://www.instagram.com/@iamsheyda_])   Summer: Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen [https://www.instagram.com/summeredeen]) TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen [https://www.tiktok.com/@summeredeen])   Madeline: Insta - (https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee [https://www.instagram.com/madelineguinee]) TikTok - (https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm [https://www.tiktok.com/@andalsomarm])   Produced and Edited by: The Cast Collective (Nashville, TN) YouTube –  (https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCastCollective]) Instagram – (https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective [https://www.instagram.com/TheCastCollective]) TikTok – (https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective [https://www.tiktok.com/@castcollective])   Directed by: Erin Dugan Edited By: Michaela Dolph, Toby Friedman, Corey Williams, & Sean Dugan