Episodes
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This week Jameela is bidding a fond farewell to the I Weigh Podcast and answering listener questions. Jameela revisits how the I Weigh movement + podcast started and gives insights into what she’ll be up to next. Remember, this isn’t the end...just the beginning of new and exciting things in the next chapter! And remember, Eat. Laugh. Orgasm...but don't forget the ghosts are watching.
Keep up with Jameela on Substack https://jameelajamil.substack.com/
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Here’s a list of Jameela’s favorite episodes to revisit:
The Power Of The Period w/ Maisie Hill: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/period-power-with-maisie-hill/id1498855031?i=1000544530738
Dismantling Gender Violence w/ Dr. Jackson Katz: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dismantling-gender-violence-with-dr-jackson-katz/id1498855031?i=1000677444419
Alok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alok/id1498855031?i=1000477661706
Matt Haig : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-haig/id1498855031?i=1000492458203
Caitlin Moran: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caitlin-moran/id1498855031?i=1000498432198
Celeste Barber: https://podcasts.apple.com/fm/podcast/celeste-barber-returns/id1498855031?i=1000652578416
Aisling Bea: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/aisling-bea/id1498855031?i=1000473219884
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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We’re sharing a new podcast with you on the I Weigh feed. Host Yara Shahidi sits down with incredible changemakers to unlock their secrets to conquering life, love, career, and everything in between with unwavering confidence and hope. In this clip, Yara talks with singer, songwriter, actress, and producer Janelle Monáe.
To listen to the rest of the episode and to get a weekly dose of hope and optimism, follow The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://link.podtrac.com/4grv8q79
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Jameela welcomes the world-leading educator on gender violence, Dr Jackson Katz (Every Man, Tough Guise) back to her I Weigh podcast for a fresh discussion on why violence against women is a men’s issue, and what we all can do to make a difference. Dr Katz talks through the current state of the manosphere, what message the recent US election results highlights to young men, and where the responsibility lies to address the outdated belief system about women. This is an important and timely discussion that offers concrete actions & helpful talking points.
To find more from Dr Jackson Katz he's on IG @jacksontkatz and his new book out in early 2025 is Every Man: Why Violence Against Women is a Men's Issue and How You Can Make a Difference
Find the information about Every Man here: https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/301398/dr-jackson-katz
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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This week, Jameela is joined by author & illustrator Florence Given (Women Living Deliciously) to talk finding joy in your life, being a playful activist, and opening your own doors of self-expression. Florence shares ways to let go of other people’s perceptions of you, and how to intentionally take up (too much) space by showing up courageously and being unapologetically yourself. This is a joyful conversation on the art of being childlike, not childish, and focuses on romancing yourself while finding awe in the everyday.
You can find Florence on IG @florencegiven and TT @florencegiven and her new book 'Women Living Deliciously' is out now.
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Comedian, podcast queen, and author Erin Gibson joins Jameela this week from a familiar time, before midterms 2022 and their conversation touches on issues still affecting us in 2024: reproductive rights and freedoms, the way the media's fear mongering 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: www.feminasty.com
You can follow Erin on Instagram @gibblertron and catch up with her Substack: ladyclown.substack.com
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Jameela welcomes comedian and author Danny Wallace (Yes Man) for a look down the rabbit hole of disinformation and its slippery slope into conspiracy theories. Danny talks through his personal experience researching his latest book (Somebody Told Me), highlighting what stages of life we are most open to conspiracies and the tribalist online communities that perpetuate them. You’ll hear Danny recount his (often hilarious) investigation into the barrage of digital AI, ChatGPT, and online manipulation while he identified bots & fake accounts, but you’ll also learn some useful ways to talk with loved ones to overcome the disinformation obsession.
You'll find more about Danny's book 'Somebody Told Me: One Man’s Unexpected Journey Down the Rabbit Hole of Lies, Trolls and Conspiracies' here: https://lnk.to/SomebodyToldMeBook
Or find him on IG @verydannywallace
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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This week, Jameela welcomes Academy Award winner Natalie Portman for a conversation about activism, motherhood, and her trailblazing career. The two discuss mental health and Natalie’s version of messy perfectionism, the important decisions she and her family made around her early acting work, and how she continues to buck the trend of Hollywood stereotypes. She shares with Jameela her social media guidelines as a parent and the sweet way her son inspired her to get involved in women’s sports entrepreneurship.
You can find Natalie on her IG @natalieportman
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Jameela welcomes your questions this week for another Ask Me Anything episode of I Weigh. You’ll hear thoughts on handling confrontation with family members, what to prioritize when making life-changing tough decisions, and if we can “divorce the artist from the art.” Jameela shares perspectives on ethical p*rn, what activism she sees at fashion runway events and yes, her recent encounter with Pamela Anderson!
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Jameela is joined for some hard truths about menopause by author & journalist Tamsen Fadal (How to Menopause) this week. They talk about the hidden impact menopause has had on women’s lives, including lost wages, disrupted careers, relationship breaks ups, and emotional strain. Tamsen talks through raising awareness about perimenopause (the years before menopause) and the lack of support & knowledge about symptoms from healthcare providers today. This is an eye opening conversation about a chapter of life that will affect half of the world’s population (and everyone born with a uterus!)
You can follow Tamsen on IG @tamsenfadal and follow themfactorfilm on IG to find more about the documentary screenings.
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Jameela is joined by writer & TV host Dawn O’Porter to answer all your questions about friendships; the ups and downs with our partners, siblings, and best friends. Jameela & Dawn discuss the grief experienced with the loss of a friendship, the special significance and love we have with friends, and the nuances we can’t always debrief with our partners. Dawn also shares a peek into the real life inspiration she taps into when creating the complex female friendships for characters in her books.
Find Dawn O’Porter on IG @hotpatooties and catch her new book ‘Honey Bee’ here:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/honeybee/dawn-o-porter/9780008697075
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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This week Jameela is revisiting an insightful conversation with trailblazer, educator, filmmaker, author, and viral TED Talk speaker Dr. Jackson Katz to discuss the language we use when discussing violence against women, bro-culture and how some men are afraid of losing social status with other men by speaking up. They also talk through how vulnerability is compatible with strength and power, how it is never too late to speak out, and what parents can do to raise caring and empathetic children.
See Dr. Katz’s powerful TED Talk here – https://www.ted.com/talks/jackson_katz_violence_against_women_it_s_a_men_s_issue
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Live from London! Jameela welcomes the hilarious Joanne McNally (My Therapist Ghosted Me Podcast) for a live event - recorded from Kings Place during the 2024 London Podcast Festival. Jameela & Joanne talk through how eating disorders were hyper-normalized in their respective childhoods and families, what steps Joanne’s taken in adulthood to improve her mental health, and how to find value beyond your physical appearance. Joanne also shares about growing up feeling different knowing she was adopted, how her eating disorder recovery sparked her career in comedy, and how laughter is one of the best ways to release tension. You’ll hear Q&A from the London crowd and lots more.
Find Joanne McNally on IG @joannemcnally
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Jameela welcomes musician, actor and new author Jordan Stephens (Rizzle Kicks) for an open examination of modern masculinity, intimacy, and hope after heartbreak. Jordan speaks honestly about his anxiety in relationships, how social media distorts to a hyper-reality, and how putting time into reconnecting with himself and his community has helped him discover how to be a modern man. Jameela & Jordan also ponder some important questions about hypermasculinity and what could be contributing to the rise of men's violence.
You'll find Jordan's book "Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak & Dogs" here: buythebook.online/avoidance-drugs-heartbreak-dogs
And you can follow Jordan on IG @jordanfstephens
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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It’s time to revisit the topic of narcissism, as Jameela re-releases one of the most appreciated episodes from the I Weigh archive. Join clinical psychiatrist and author Dr. Ramani Durvasula who helps Jameela break down the ins and outs of narcissism. They cover what it is, the different forms it takes, how the world encourages narcissism in its leaders, how to recognize narcissism in a relationship, the ways narcissism is nurtured, how to survive in a relationship with a narcissist, and more.
Check out Dr. Ramani Durvasula’s books on narcissism, Don’t You Know Who I Am and Should I Stay or Should I Go wherever books are sold.
You can follow Dr. Ramani Instagram @doctorramani
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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This week, Jameela dives into what’s at stake in this year’s US Election with NYU Professor, author and podcaster Melissa Murray (Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny) who runs through the grim reality of Project 2025, what the media hasn’t covered from Supreme Court rulings, and how reproductive rights could be further restricted.
Despite the harrowing landscape, Melissa outlines how ‘violence against women’ policies can be reestablished, how we can protect LGBTQIA+ rights, and what a Supreme Court reformation looks like. She also reminds us about our voting rights and what we learn about civics, plus plenty more.
Listen to Melissa on Strict Scrutiny where you listen to your podcasts and follow her on IG @profmmurrayIf you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Jameela welcomes radio & TV host Ashley James for an honest look at her shame-free motherhood experience, the full-blown criticisms she received as a single person and now as a mother, and the contrasting views in society around people who parent. Jameela & Ashley talk through the loneliness of parenting, the pressure of reclaiming the pre-baby body, and how there’s no shame in seeking pelvic healthcare. Ashley also shares how she handles debate with a data-driven feminist approach.
You can find Ashley on IG here @ashleylouisejames
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Join Jameela as she welcomes psychologist Professor Bruce Hood from the University of Bristol to talk through the positive psychology behind the evidence-informed roadmap to better wellbeing, what types of day to day interventions can work for your brain and how Bruce’s long-term study into happiness has changed his own outlook on life. They talk about the effects of social media and loneliness further impacting our mental health, and the small consistent steps, along with reestablishing our own goals, we can take to improve the quality of our happiness.
Find more about Bruce here: www.brucehood.com/
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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This week, Jameela is re-releasing an important discussion from the I Weigh archive with political commentator & YouTuber Natalie Wynn, also known as ContraPoints, about incel culture. They talk through the origins, why it is so toxic, and the societal issues that encourage incel ideology, along with the body issues which plague its community. Natalie discusses the other internet communities with similar toxicity, the issues with how we teach sexuality as a society, the role parents play in raising children that are impervious to the twisted teachings of incel culture, and more.
Check out ContraPoints on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/contrapoints
You can follow Natalie on Instagram and Twitter @contrapointsIf you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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This week Jameela is joined by forensic psychotherapist and author Jennifer Cox to look at what is making us angry, the ways in which we mask our pain and anger, and how to identify our feelings and channel them for good. Jennifer takes us through the repeating patterns in the various stages of women's lives and what techniques we can adopt while expressing our frustrations and rage without repressing it.
Follow Jennifer on IG @jennifercoxpsychotherapist
Find her book "Women Are Angry: Why Your Rage is Hiding and How to Let It Out" where you buy your books.
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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Jameela welcomes her good friend & acclaimed UK comedian Grace Campbell for a thoughtful & open discussion about her recent abortion. Grace talks about the responsibilities of casual sex, unplanned pregnancy, the unsettling medical system she experienced, and the surprisingly long aftermath with her mental and physical changes. It’s also a frank conversation about the inequalities around abortion and how intense the grief could be throughout her life-changing decision.
Warning: This episode covers reproductive rights and details a personal story about abortion in a caring way, please keep in mind while listening and feel free to skip if you’re feeling sensitive around this topic.
Further Reading: The Guardian article "'I felt entirely alone’: comedian Grace Campbell on the aftermath of her abortion"
Follow Grace on IG @disgracecampbell
Grace’s Tour ‘Grace Campbell is On Heat’ details: www.disgracecampbell.com/
If you have a question for Jameela, email it to [email protected], and we may ask it in a future episode!
You can find transcripts from the show on the Earwolf website
I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com
Send what you 'weigh' to [email protected]
Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil
And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Instagram, Youtube and TikTok for more!
Listen to I Weigh on the SiriusXM App for an all access pass for music, radio channels and plenty more - use this link: siriusxm.com/iweigh.
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