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Comedian, author, and activist Grace Campbell joins Jameela this week to talk about her upcoming Edinburgh show, her complicated relationship with men, where her stunning confidence comes from, why she gave herself a "man ban," it being okay to say you want a relationship, conquering her fear of being alone, and more.     Follow Grace Campbell on Instagram @disgracecampbell and Twitter @GraceCampbell   You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil   And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!    

Comedian, author, and 'Bob Hearts Abishola' EP/writer/actor, Gina Yashere, joins Jameela this week to discuss a career marked by perseverance, why she never stopped believing in herself, leaving a career in engineering to become what her mother called "a clown," the glass ceiling for black comedians in the UK, almost missing a meeting with sitcom legend Chuck Lorre, opening doors for other performers like London Hughes, and more.     Check out Gina's book - Cack-Handed - wherever books are sold!  Follow Gina on Instagram and Twitter @ginayashere    You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

This week, body confidence and self-acceptance influencer Alex Light joins Jameela to discuss her personal recovery journey from an eating disorder, the realization that diets don't work, the repercussions she and Jameela share from years of dieting, why the healing process is slow but worthwhile, why it's okay to gain weight, and more.    Check out Alex Light's new book - You Are Not A Before Picture: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/you-are-not-a-before-picture-alex-light?variant=39994206978082  Listen to Alex's podcast - The Light Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-light-show/id1489884159 Follow Alex on Instagram @alexlight_ldn    You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Writer, activist, and founder of The Everyday Sexism Project Laura Bates joins Jameela this week to discuss what has changed since she started Everyday Sexism 10 years ago, the ways that all the authorities/systems are failing women, how rape is practically decriminalized in the UK, how men's issues are important to feminism as well, the importance of sharing stories, and more.    Check out Laura Bates' most recent book - Fix The System, Not the Women You can follow Everyday Sexism on Twitter @everydaysexism    You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Comedian, podcast queen, and author Erin Gibson joins Jameela to discuss how they are feeling about the current abortion crisis, the way the media's fearmongering affects everyone, what the heck conspirituality is, Erin's journey to finding peace from her depression, the importance of local politics, where to start in making a political difference, and more.  Check out Erin's book Feminasty, wherever books are sold: https://www.feminasty.com/ You can follow Erin on Instagram @gibblertron  You can listen to Erin's podcast Attitudes wherever you get your podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/attitudes/id479583266 You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Actor, disabilities activist, and Youtube influencer Lauren "Lolo" Spencer joins Jameela this week to discuss her diagnosis of ALS at a very young age, how the people she loved came around her in difficult times, fighting for "non-medical" acting roles, why she started her Youtube channel Sitting Pretty, the monetary issues that face disabled people, the challenges of dating, what she hopes to see change in the world for disabled people, and more.   Check out Lolo's Youtube channel - Sitting Pretty: https://www.youtube.com/c/SittingPrettyLolo Follow Lolo on Instagram and Twitter @itslololove   You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

In response to the national conversation around Roe v. Wade, we are re-releasing a favorite episode which goes in-depth on the importance of abortion. Actor, director, writer, and newly-minted podcaster Elizabeth Banks joins Jameela this week to discuss the ways PMS can affect your mental health, why Elizabeth is fighting so hard for reproductive rights, and how Elizabeth loves to wear dresses when directing movies.    Elizabeth's podcast - MY BODY MY PODCAST is out now on Audible!   You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

CEO of Make Love Not Porn, Cindy Gallop, joins Jameela to discuss loving the single life, how she discovered a gap in the porn market, why "social sex" is the answer to the porn industry's problems, the importance of sex education at every age, love as a kink, the patriarchal-fueled obstacles she faces building her company, and more.     Check out Cindy's website - Make Love Not Porn: https://makelovenotporn.tv/   You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!   

Stand-up comedian Taylor Tomlinson joins Jameela this week to discuss her recent diagnosis of bipolar 2, embracing medication, processing the stigma around bipolar to write a stand-up special around it, her relationship with food and finding intuitive eating, wishing for more open-ness around plastic surgery, what a "clelfi" is and why it is so revolutionary, and more.     Check out Taylor's newest Netflix special - Look At You Follow Taylor Tomlinson on Instagram @taylortomlinson    You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Documentarians Abby Epstein & Ricki Lake join Jameela this week to discuss their documentary -The Business Of Birth Control. They discuss the history of the contraceptive pill, how many of its side effects have been downplayed by Big Pharma, the dangers surrounding the birth control pill, the importance of women being able to make an informed choice, why the media refuses to talk about this documentary, and more.    **DISCLAIMER​​ - To be clear, this episode is not anti-pill. It is pro-contraceptive pills but also pro-informed consent, pro-transparency, pro-accountability, and pro-more effort to make the pill as safe as possible.    To watch The Business of Birth Control, go to https://www.thebusinessof.life/the-business-of-birth-control. For our listeners, they've offered a discount code for 50% off the movie rental for the rest of April. Listeners can use the code IWEIGH at the above link.    You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Author and everyone's favorite medium Tyler Henry joins Jameela this week to discuss how he learned about his gifting, how his gift affects his daily life, how to tell the difference between intrusive thoughts and intuition, what he believes the afterlife is made of, how he creates healthy boundaries for himself in his work, the intuitiveness of children, how to manage scarier experiences with spirits, and more.   Check out Tyler's Netflix series: Life After Death - https://www.netflix.com/title/81190041 Follow Tyler on Instagram @tylerhenrymedium and Twitter @tyhenrymedium    You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/ I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

For our 2-year anniversary episode, Jameela is joined by actor and activist Evan Rachel Wood. They discuss her work with The Phoenix Act and making actual legislative change for domestic abuse survivors, the different ways domestic abuse can happen and how it affects the survivor, her own experiences and journey towards healing, how becoming a mother helped her grow, the joy and freedom one can find in autonomy, and more.   Watch Evan's docuseries Phoenix Rising on HBO Max. You can follow Evan Rachel Wood on Instagram @evanrachelwood    You can find transcripts for this episode here: https://www.earwolf.com/show/i-weigh-with-jameela-jamil/   I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Zarlasht Halaimzai joins Jameela this week to share about her organization Amna - which works to provide psychosocial support for refugees. They discuss Zarlasht's own experience as a refugee fleeing the war in Afghanistan, how we can learn from the response towards Ukrainian refugees, the key things displaced people need, Amna's focus to creating safe spaces for children to talk and play, and more.    To learn more about Zarlasht's work at Amna, check out their website: www.amna.org You can follow Amna's work on Facebook & Instagram @amnahealing  Follow Zarlasht on Instagram @Zarlasht_Halaimzai and on Twitter @ZarlashtH     You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.  I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Comedian, actor, and writer Natasha Leggero joins Jameela this week to discuss loving men who were/are DJs, why Natasha changed her mind about having kids, what she wants her daughter to learn and understand, how Natasha became so unapologetic, and balancing her ambition and her desire to be with her child, and more. Check out the new show Natasha hosts on TBS - Rat in the Kitchen.    Check out the trailer for Natasha Leggero's new show here - Rat in the Kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpJ6Qku7t34 Listen to Natasha's podcast - Endless Honeymoon - wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Natasha on Instagram and Twitter @natashaleggero    You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.  I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Podcaster, actor, comedian, and the Scam Goddess herself, Laci Mosley, joins Jameela this week to discuss the craziness of the audition process and finding your own authenticity within it, Laci re-learning to love her body like she did when she was younger, the ways colorism has affected her life and the racism she faced when iCarly announced her casting on the show, why she loves the work she does, and more.  Check out Laci's podcast - Scam Goddess: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scam-goddess/id1479455008 Follow Laci on Twitter and Instagram @DivaLaci   You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @JameelaJamil And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

Journalist, political commentator, and author Owen Jones joins Jameela this week to discuss why he is a Democratic Socialist, the difference between the welfare state vs. universal income, a brief history of socialism and why it is so often unfairly villainized, why Owen is hopeful for progress, and his advice to those who want to oppose capitalism while also participating in society.    Check out Owen's podcast - The Owen Jones Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-owen-jones-podcast/id1550331378 And follow Owen Jones on Twitter and Instagram @owenjones84   You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.  I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @Jameelajamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Author, showrunner, "Mose" from the Office, and creator of The Good Place Mike Schur joins Jameela this week to discuss casting Jameela as Tahani, Jameela learning good set behavior (and not showing everyone funny porn), Mike's "no assholes" rule, why The Trolley Problem is so complicated, what Mike learned from Lost creator Damon Lindelof, and more. They wrap things up by answering listener questions about Mike's favorite curse word replacements and what we owe each other.     Check out Mike Schur's new book - How to be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question Follow Mike on Twitter@kentremendous    You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.  I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @Jameelajamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more! 

Social justice journalist, author, and cyberhate expert Ginger Gorman joins Jameela this week to discuss her experiences being embedded in the troll community, the  role big tech plays in encouraging this behavior, understanding the ways many of the young men trolling are marginalized human beings, law enforcement's intentionally ignoring the troll community, and more.     For more information, you can read Ginger Gorman's book - Troll Hunting You can also listen to Ginger's podcast - Seriously Social You can follow Ginger on Twitter @gingergorman and on Instagram @gingereatspho   You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.  I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @Jameelajamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!  

Activist, cultural commentator, and political analyst Ashlee Marie Preston joins Jameela this week to discuss her journey into activism,  struggling with mental health since early childhood and being "neurofestive," hitting rock bottom and finding support amongst sex workers, having her work rooted in repair, being right vs making an impact, what we need in our leaders, and more.    You can follow Ashlee Marie Preston on Instagram @ashleemariepreston and Twitter @AshleeMPreston    You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.  I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @Jameelajamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!  

Everyone's favorite hairstylist, host, podcastor, comedian, and figure-skating devotee - Jonathan Van Ness - joins Jameela this week to discuss Jameela's bangs, his choice to be open about his HIV, being the representation he didn't have growing up, how painful internet feedback can be, seeing more forgiveness in the world, his new show Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness on Netflix, and more.    Watch JVN's new series Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness on Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81206559 And check out the podcast it originates from - Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-curious-with-jonathan-van-ness/id1068563276 You can follow Jonathan on Instagram and Twitter @jvn    You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website.  I Weigh has amazing merch - check it out at podswag.com.   Jameela is on Instagram and Twitter @Jameelajamil  And make sure to check out I Weigh's Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!