
Episode 239: The Ghosts of Body Narratives with Nora McInerny
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10/12/22 • 58 min
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Kate and Doree discuss a not-so-ordinary day in the suburbs before inviting beloved friend of the pod Nora McInerny to talk about her new book Bad Vibes Only, the kind of vanity that is shallow versus the kind that is acceptable, and how the ghost of body narratives still haunt her.
CW: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, weight and body image.
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Kate and Doree discuss a not-so-ordinary day in the suburbs before inviting beloved friend of the pod Nora McInerny to talk about her new book Bad Vibes Only, the kind of vanity that is shallow versus the kind that is acceptable, and how the ghost of body narratives still haunt her.
CW: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, weight and body image.
- To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected].
- Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.
- Follow the podcast on Twitter (@Forever35Pod) and Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums).
- Sign up for the newsletter! at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.
This episode is sponsored by:
BETTER HELP - Get 10% off your first month with the discount code FOREVER35. Go to betterhelp.com/FOREVER35 to get started today.
SPLENDID SPOON - Go to SplendidSpoon.com/F35 for $50 off your first box.
KIWICO - Get 30% off your first month plus free shipping with code FOREVER35 at kiwico.com.
MASTERCLASS - Visit masterclass.com/forever35 for 15% off the Annual All-Access Pass.
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- To leave a voicemail or text for a future episode, reach them at 781-591-0390. You can also email the podcast at [email protected].
- Visit forever35podcast.com for links to everything they mention on the show or visit shopmyshelf.us/forever35.
- Follow the podcast on Twitter (@Forever35Pod) and Instagram (@Forever35Podcast) and join the Forever35 Facebook Group (Password: Serums).
- Sign up for the newsletter! at forever35podcast.com/newsletter.
This episode is sponsored by:
BETTER HELP - Get 10% off your first month with the discount code FOREVER35. Go to betterhelp.com/FOREVER35 to get started today.
SPLENDID SPOON - Go to SplendidSpoon.com/F35 for $50 off your first box.
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