There's a lot of stuff out there women are afraid to talk about, but Katie Sturino wants to talk about them anyway. Listen as Katie--internet influencer, body positivity advocate and serial entrepreneur--talks about the topics that might make you sweat. From divorce, dating in your thirties, freezing eggs, and the myth of the male sex drive, Katie, along with her high-profile guests, humorously tackle a range of taboo topics that many women sweat about, but don’t often talk about.
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After a long journey of trying to figure out why the plus-size fashion industry has so many challenges and what goes wrong with plus-size launches, Katie Sturino is ready to discover the future of plus-size fashion. Katie speaks with Gianluca Russo, The author of The Power of Plus: Inside Fashion's Size-Inclusivity Revolution, and Lucy Aylen, found…
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Katie Sturino is still looking for an answer to why plus size in-store expansions fail. In the first episode of this series, ‘Why is plus size fashion failing?’ Katie discovered the disconnect between data showing demand for plus sizes IRL and in-store sales numbers that don’t meet those projections. Katie speaks with two anonymous guests who worke…
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It's been 9 years since Katie Sturino began talking about fashion for women of all sizes. In many ways, a lot has changed since then. The conversation has made its way to mainstream media, advertising campaigns, and brands focused on creating a full size range have been born. But have we seen the peak of fashion's acceptance for larger bodies? Big …
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Just a content warning, in this episode we’ll be talking in some detail about food and eating disorders, so if you’re not in the place to listen right now, totally ok! We’ll see you next time. This week, we’re talking about food! Specifically, our relationship with it. To help answer our questions and cover this topic, I brought on Julie Duffy Dill…
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We can’t believe we haven’t done an episode on this before, but we’re finally talking about periods! To help cover this topic, I brought on Nadya Okamoto, founder of August, a company focused on inclusivity, sustainability, and creating period products without shame, founder of PERIOD, an organization fighting to end period poverty and stigma, and …
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The information and guidance discussed on the ep is not a replacement for individual therapy or care. This week, we’re talking about anxiety! To talk more about this topic I brought on Gabby Bernstein, author of The Universe Has Your Back, Super Attractor, and Happy Days, and host of the Dear Gabby podcast. We answer questions like how to sleep bet…
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Are you looking to strike a balance between traditional “success” and personal fulfillment? Are you looking to take a break from work but not sure how long is too long? Are you looking to ‘test’ a new career while not giving up your current job? This episode is for you! This week, we’re answering all of your questions about career changes! To help …
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Do you have dating app burnout? Are you trying to meet people IRL? Are you getting back out there after a long-term relationship? You’re in luck because we’re back with another episode all about dating! To help me answer your dating questions, I brought on Yue and Julie, co-hosts of the Dateable podcast. They’re active daters turned dating sociolog…
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Have you been avoiding your doctor because they always make comments about your body? Are you on a search for a doctor who has a health at any size approach? This is the episode for you! To tackle this topic and answer your questions, we brought on Dr. Vicky Borgia, a board-certified family medicine physician with over twenty years of experience. S…
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Boob Sweat is BACK! And this season is all about you. Our favorite episodes include our listeners, so this season is all about bringing on experts to talk about topics you requested. This week, we brought back clinical psychologist and leading friendship expert Miriam Kirmayer to help answer your friendship questions submitted via Instagram, email,…
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On the Season 2 finale of Boob Sweat, we wanted to answer your questions about friendship! We brought on Clinical Psychologist and friendship expert Dr. Miriam Kirmayer to help answer the questions you sent via instagram and our hotline. (BTW The information and guidance discussed on the ep is not a replacement for individual therapy or care!) You …
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This week, Katie’s chatting with one of her fave female founders: Bea Dixon, founder of The Honeypot Co! You can follow Bea at @iambeadixon and @thehoneypotco You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201-701-1575 for a chance that your call will be featured on the pod. You can also DM Katie…
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This week on Boob Sweat, Katie is talking all things 90 Day Fiance with TV and Podcast Host Lilliana Vazquez, and her friend Kate Alper. You can follow Lilliana at @lillianavazquez You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Have a question or comment? Call our hotline at 201-701-1575 for a chance that your call will be featured on the pod.…
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Welcome to the Boob Sweat Book Club! This time, Katie is reading The Meaning of Mariah Carey. To dive into the book, Katie brings on her friend Ryan of @extraextrastyle and her Assistant Maddie. If you haven’t read the book already pick it up here, or be like Katie and listen to it on audible! You can follow Ryan at @extraextrastyle You can follow …
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On this episode Katie revisits diversity and inclusion in the fashion industry and plus size community as a whole. To cover this, she speaks with Kellie Brown, founder of And I Get Dressed, and model and author Liris Crosse. You can follow Kellie at @itsmekellieb You can follow Liris at @lirisc You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and @megababe Su…
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Welcome to the Boob Sweat Book Club! This month’s book is Luster by Raven Leilani. To dive into the book, Katie brings on Raven Leilani herself, to answer Katie’s (and YOUR) questions! You can find Raven at @raven_leilani on instagram and @RavenLeilani on twitter. And if you haven’t already, read Luster! Pick up a copy of the book here or wherever …
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This week on the Pod, Katie talks with Cecile Richards! She's an activist, best-selling author, former president of Planned Parenthood, and current leader of Supermajority! On this episode, Katie and Cecile talk about the importance of women getting out (or staying in) to vote, and what’s specifically at stake in the 2020 election. You can follow C…
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This episode is the start of Boob Sweat’s Female Founders Series. This week, Katie’s chatting with one of her faves: Jaclyn Johnson, founder and CEO of Create & Cultivate. Katie and Jaclyn talk about the glam and not so glam parts of being an entrepreneur, and answer the questions YOU asked via Katie’s IG. You can follow Jaclyn at @jaclynrjohnson, …
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This week we’ve unearthed a “lost episode” that never saw the light in season 1. By popular demand, Katie is FINALLY bringing her husband John on the podcast via a newly wed game (moderated by assistant/producer Maddie) that they recorded early in quarantine. You can follow Katie at @katiesturino and you can find John popping in there as well! Have…
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Calling all book lovers! Boob Sweat is launching it’s own BOOK CLUB! To get things started, Katie wanted to talk about her favorite books from Summer 2020 with her friends and hosts of the Bad on Paper Podcast, Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman. You can follow Grace at @graceatwood You can follow Becca at @beccamfreeman Also be sure to subscribe to Ba…
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How do you feel comfortable with being vulnerable where it relates to your body? What’s the best way to highlight that you’re curvy and confident? How do you date while living with your parents???This week, Katie brings her friend Hunter McGrady onto the pod to cover these questions, and hear about some of your craziest dating stories! You can foll…
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How influential is your family on how you see (and talk about) your body? Does a small comment from a parent have a lasting impact on your self esteem? How can we break the cycle? This episode, Katie talks about just that with Jenna Haley, Sai De Silva, and Eva Amurri! You can follow Jenna at @jnahaley You can follow Sai at @scoutthecity You can fo…
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What does the Egg Freezing Process look like? How many eggs will I be able to freeze? Is it guaranteed to work? To give you some insight on these questions, Katie talks about her own egg freezing experience, and chats with Aya Kanai, Editor-in-Chief at Marie Claire. You can follow Aya at @ayakanai You can follow Katie at @katiesturino Happy Season …
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This week, Katie passes the mic to CeCe Olisa to talk about her experience as a Black woman in the plus size space! You can follow CeCe Olisa at @ceceolisa and @theCURVYcon You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megababe. --- This podcast was produced by Wonder Wheel Media assisted by Madison Higley…
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How much can a company change in 10+ years? In what ways do mental health struggles impact a career? How can you dance in front of dumpsters so effortlessly? To cover all of those questions (and more!) Katie talks Jen Gotch, founder of Ban.do. You can find Jen at @jengotch You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megababe --- This po…
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What are the money moves we should make during quarantine? How can we make financial knowledge more accessible to everyone? How important is an emergency fund anyway? To answer all of these questions (and more!) Katie brings on Haley Sacks, financial pop star and founder of Mrs. Dow Jones. You can follow Haley at @mrsdowjones and mrsdowjones.com Yo…
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Why is there still the assumption that people are constantly aspiring to lose weight? Why do people think their unsolicited weight loss advice is helpful? Will this cycle of dieting ever stop? These are just some questions Katie covers with Marisa Meltzer, who comes on to talk about her book This Is Big: How the Founder of Weight Watchers Changed t…
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Should I start family planning before I even know if I want to have a baby? How big of a factor does age play? At what point should I consult a fertility specialist after not conceiving a baby on my own? Will doing IVF have an impact on my career and day to day life? Are there resources to help me financially plan for my journey with IVF? With fert…
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With all of this extra time at home, maybe you're starting to think about how to grow your side hustle, or pursue a project you just never had the time for. Katie's DM's are always filled with questions about how she launched Megababe, and this week, Katie wanted to answer your questions about starting your own business. You can follow Katie on Ins…
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How do you stay informed without spiraling into a pit of helplessness? How do you let yourself feel your feelings without letting them take control of your whole day? How do you ease the transition to remote work? What is everybody doing on instagram live? With all of the anxiety and uncertainty around COVID-19, Katie hops on the phone with her fri…
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Should we be talking about how much money we make with our peers? Should you prioritize paying off credit card debt or saving money? How do you live on a budget in NYC Do you need both a 401(k) and a Roth IRA? What does any of this even mean!?! To talk about all things money, and to answer your questions, Katie brings in Financial Expert Farnoosh T…
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When was the first time you were told your body was wrong? Have you felt any microaggressions from the people around you about your size? How has being plus impacted your dating life? How comfortable are you with the word fat? This episode, Katie speaks in a roundtable with Nadia Aboulhosn, Lauren Chan, Tyler McCall, and Kelly Augustine to dive int…
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How do you meet someone out in the wild? How do you go on a first date without drinking? How do you get back in the dating game after a divorce? Ahead of Valentines Day, Katie asked for your love and dating questions and gives advice based on her personal experience. You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megababe. --- This podcast…
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Welcome to the first installment of an ongoing series that Katie will be doing on Boob Sweat! New York City is one of the best and toughest places to live. With this series, Katie wants to demystify how some of your favorite people got to the city, and what it took to stay! You can find Cassandra Garcia at @cygmakeup You can find Ashley Hesseltine …
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How can you tell that you’re having a panic attack? What’s the difference between having a stressful day and anxiety? Should I go to therapy? How do I know if I need to take medication? How do I figure out what options work best for me? These are some of the questions Katie tackles this week all about mental health. She brings in her friends Amelia…
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Is body confidence really a fake until you make it situation? How do you handle when you feel pretty good about your body and others assume you don’t? How do you handle friends with body issues? These are just some of the questions Katie will tackle with today's guest Hunter McGrady. They talk all things body confidence, friendship, and take questi…
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We’re told to be one particular shape and size, but we’re also told to love ourselves as is. Then if our bodies do change, the people around us can’t help but project their inner self image onto us, making us feel like we owe them to be a certain size. So what do we choose? And what the fuck? To dive into this topic, Katie brings in CeCe Olisa, blo…
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There is still an expectation from society that all women want to have children. But there are still a lot of factors outside the pregnancy itself to think about. Will I lose my identity once i have a kid? Will I miss out on amazing career opportunities? Am I with a partner that shares my thoughts on parenting? Would I even be doing this for the ri…
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Our society talks about weight loss as the ultimate achievement and something to strive for no matter what your size. But what does this do to us and the way we think about our body, weight loss, and weight gain? To dive into this topic, Katie brings in Nicolette Mason, a writer, consultant, designer, (and so much more!) who's super knowledgeable a…
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DIVORCE! Talking about finances before getting married can be a major boner killer, but what’s worse is ending up in a place where your marriage is ending and you have no idea where the money is. That’s why this week, Katie brought in Lawyer Neena Tankha of Warshaw Burstein to talk about what you can do before, during, and after a marriage to prote…
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Many of us can still hear our parents warnings about the gateway drug we call Marijuana. One joint and you’re basically already living in a gutter. These teachings have stuck with a lot of women and Katie wants to take on these misconceptions and normalize the conversation about cannabis, CBD, and weed. To discuss the changing conversation about ca…
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No skincare question is off limits when Katie sits down with her dermatologist Dr. Jessica Weiser to answer all of the skin related questions you may be too embarrassed to bring up. You can follow Katie on Instagram at @katiesturino and @megababe. --- Hosted by Katie Sturino Produced and Edited by Madison Higley…
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When you’re in your 20’s, you assume that dating in your 30’s is a romantic and grown up event until you find yourself actually doing it. On this Episode of Boob Sweat with Katie Sturino, Katie speaks with Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg from the Girls Gotta Eat podcast to talk all things dating in your 30’s. They also cover marriage, babies,…
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“Do you think she will text me back? Is it too soon to ask him to dinner?” These are the common questions of adults looking for new friends. It’s a scary job, but having real friends is actually an important part of life. But where do you meet them?? How do you ask them out?? And what if you picked up a dud??? On the premiere episode of Boob Sweat …
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Starting this fall, listen as Katie Sturino--internet influencer, body positivity advocate and serial entrepreneur--talks about the topics that might make you sweat. From from divorce, dating in your thirties, freezing eggs, and the myth of the male sex drive, Katie, along with her high-profile guests, humorously tackle a range of taboo topics that…
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