I Weigh with Jameela Jamil

Earwolf & Jameela Jamil

What started as a social media post has become a mental health movement, and now a podcast. On I WEIGH, Jameela Jamil challenges societal norms through conversations with thought-leaders, performers, activists, influencers, and friends about their own experiences and stories with their mental health. With hilarious and vulnerable conversations, I WEIGH amplifies and empowers diverse voices in an accessible way to celebrate progress, not perfection. read less

Our Editor's Take

I Weigh with Jameela Jamil is an empowering, compelling podcast that challenges society's influence on body image. It all started in 2020 when Jameela created a social media account as an inclusive space. From there, it became a platform advocating for genuine body positivity. Now, the podcast is a dose of inspiration and a reminder of one's self-worth.

As a prominent figure in the British acting space, Jameela can provide a voice for those unable to speak up. She has insight into the industry that often perpetuates feelings of body dissatisfaction. In the I Weigh With Jameela Jamil podcast, she shares the nonsense (but she uses a stronger word to describe it!) the general public isn't privy to. Jameela wants to provide greater transparency around what people go through for appearance.

The podcast's title, I Weigh with Jameela Jamil, might be a little misleading. Yes, there is a focus on weight. But the podcast focuses more on broader body positivity issues. For example, she explains how fashion influences people's body shapes. Another topic is how social media filters have prompted plastic surgery. These are not issues only affecting women, though. Jameela has discussed themes of masculinity and has both men and women join the show.

Some previous guests on I Weigh with Jameela Jamil are well-known celebrities. Reese Witherspoon, Demi Lovato, and Elizabeth Banks have appeared on the podcast. Guests aren't limited to a particular background, though. Jamil invites actors, activists, comedians, politicians, entrepreneurs, and more onto the podcast. This variety showcases how many have dealt with body issues, regardless of status. It also provides insightful perspectives on how different people address the same problem. Finally, it can be encouraging to hear that celebrities experience the same body image issues as the general public.

I Weigh with Jameela Jamil centers on body positivity. It challenges societal shame and permits people to be themselves. Listeners may find inspiration in every episode.

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