Seamossgirlies

The Wild World of Wellness 03.06.2026 44min

In today's episode, Kate unpacks the chaos of the wellness industry and talks about supplements! She touches on the lack of regulation on supplements, why peptides are so buzzy (and dangerous), and why so many Americans opt in for wellness practices. Kate looks at the ideology behind the wellness industry and its influencers, such as the biohacking podcast bros and MAHA moms, to teach you what to be aware of when you're consuming wellness information. instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GLP1s Everywhere 27.05.2026 39min

In today's episode, Kate talks about how GLP1s have altered our relationship to personal health and body image. She discusses the aggressive advertising, celebrity endorsements, and the accessibility of these drugs. Kate looks at the rampant fatphobia and obsession with thinness in society, questioning if GLP1s will reshape social norms about our bodies and threaten the diet industry. Kate unpacks why there is stigma about those on GLP1s and why a single drug can't change the root causes of a broken food system. instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Running: How to Start, Marathon Training, and Influencing 20.05.2026 1h

In today's episode, Kate answers all of your questions about running. She talks about how to start running, how to train for a half vs. full marathon, why you should strength train, how to prevent injury, and how to build successful routines. Kate opens up about her experience getting into running after growing up hating the sport, then explains how she became a running influencer. She spills the tea on the influencer space and chats about the issues of comparison, overconsumption, entitlement, and more.   instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gender Data Gap for Women Athletes with Christine Yu 13.05.2026 39min

In today's episode, Kate interviews the journalist Christine Yu about her book Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes. Kate asks Christine why we have such limited knowledge about women's bodies, looking at the historical and cultural biases that have led women to being excluded from sports science research. We talk about the importance of understanding your menstrual cycle, how to work with your biology, and the myths about women's bodies that still persist. We finish off the episode by chatting about what changes are still needed for women's sports, fitness research, gender equity, and more.   instagram.com/cyu888 instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tradwife vs. The Girlboss 06.05.2026 48min

In today's episode, Kate analyzes the girlbosses and tradwives to better understand this economic and political moment for women. She unpacks how these seemingly harmless, lifestyle videos of women drinking raw milk serve a larger conservative agenda and how the tradwives are a reaction to both COVID lockdown and the toxic girlbosses of the 2010s. Kate talks about a resurgence of the girlboss entrepreneur, "getting the bag" culture, influencers flaunting their wealth, and the problems with neoliberal empowerment. Tune in if you want to learn about feminism, personal health, self-optimization, capitalism, and more.   instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't Ask ChatGPT for Health Advice 29.04.2026 39min

In today's episode, Kate looks at how generative AI is being forced on us by tech oligarchs and reshaping our relationship to our personal health. She analyzes why people are using ChatGPT as their doctor, therapist, run coach, partner, etc. and what this reveals about our broken economic, social, and healthcare systems. Kate discusses the severe dangers of AI especially as it relates to AI psychosis, data centers, environmental racism, cognitive decline, and inaccurate medical advice. Tune in to learn about technology, inequality, data privacy, life without friction, individualism, and more. instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthcare is a Human Right with Representative Ro Khanna 22.04.2026 20min

In today’s episode, Kate interviews US House Representative Ro Khanna about the intersection between politics, wellness, and inequality. We speak about the Epstein Files, Medicare for All, ending the war in Iran, and addressing wealth inequality. Ro talks about the need for a federal wellness policy in Congress that includes tackling Big Pharma, insurance companies, and an unjust food system. We close the conversation by chatting about what needs to change within the Democratic Party and how to convince MAHA voters to support a progressive policy agenda. instagram.com/reprokhanna instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women's Fitness History + Myths 15.04.2026 55min

In today's episode, Kate analyzes the history of exercise culture and how fitness became popular. Kate looks at the patriarchal myths about women's capabilities and how body ideals changed throughout various points in history to reflect power, wealth, and social class. She looks at the German gymnastics movement, physical education classes, Jane Fonda's home videos, Presidential Fitness Test, Title IX, and more. Kate dissects buzzy exercise trends such as marathon running, Pilates princess, weightlifting, and speaks about the myths of toning, cycle syncing, and getting bulky. instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t Be Scared of Food! With Hydroxide Food Science 08.04.2026 31min

In today’s episode, Kate speaks with Hydroxide Food Science to learn about how our food system actually works. We talk about the intense fearmongering surrounding nutrition labels, ingredients, chemical-sounding names, and why you should feel safe when you walk into a grocery store. Hydroxide shares her journey on how she became a food scientist and how she uses her platform to combat health misinformation. Tune in to learn about the power of food safety regulations and how to navigate the wellness world as an educated consumer! instagram.com/hydroxide.foodscience instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirlies  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looksmaxxing and Biohacking from Hell 01.04.2026 42min

In today’s episode, Kate unpacks the world of looksmaxxing and biohacking, investigating how these lifestyle trends represent a nihilistic approach to self-preservation in a chaotic world. She looks at figures like Bryan Johnson, Clavicular, and the "Manosphere" to analyze their obsession with performing masculinity and constantly optimizing their health or appearance. Kate discusses how these online spaces radicalize men to misogynistic, pro-eugenics ideology and why the elitist biohacking obsession demonstrates a collapse of community, collective responsibility, and belief in public health. Resources Mentioned: Behind the Bastards: The Story of Incel Evolution Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere Natural Causes by Barbara Ehrenreich   instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Non-Toxic Fearmongering and Science-Backed Skincare with Charlotte Palermino 25.03.2026 36min

In today's episode, Kate interviews the lovely Charlotte Palermino who is the co-founder and chief of brand of Dieux. We chat about her experience creating a science-forward skincare brand and her best practices for sorting through the intense fearmongering and misinformation in beauty + skincare content on social media. Charlotte shares what the rise of clean beauty, non-toxic products, and anti-vax sentiments say about our current political climate. We finish off with a discussion of how to reach MAHA voters when our algorithms prioritize outrage and how we can advocate for better products in the beauty space.   instagram.com/charlotteparler instagram.com/dieuxskin instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellness is Political 18.03.2026 38min

In today's episode, Kate discusses the common sentiment shared by wellness influencers: my page is for wellness, not politics. She looks at why a majority of wellness content online is apolitical, individualistic, and usually pushing you to buy new unregulated supplements. Kate digs deeper to look at how government decisions and public policy shape health outcomes in the United States by talking about environmental racism, private equity-run healthcare, deregulation, and more. instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to Actually Make America Healthy with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed 11.03.2026 36min

In today's episode, Kate speaks to the very first guest on the show... Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. He is currently running for U.S. Senate in Michigan on a progressive policy platform that is focused on money out of politics, money in your pocket, and Medicare for All. We talk about his background in public health, what inspired him to run for office, and what he makes of RFK Jr. and the MAHA Movement. If you live in Michigan, make sure you get out to vote for Abdul on August 4th in the Democratic Primary and on November 3rd in the general election. You can phonebank and volunteer even if you don't live in Michigan! https://abdulforsenate.com/  instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choice Feminism + Cosmetic Surgery 04.03.2026 43min

In today's episode, Kate looks at how pervasive cosmetic surgery is in society and how choice feminism derails any criticism of these procedures. She defines choice feminism and explains its limitations when advocating for the collective liberation of women from the patriarchy. Kate analyzes the increased normalization of cosmetic surgery and what this tells us about beauty standards in the digital era. Tune in to understand why the online discourse around botox or filler can feel so unproductive when we're stuck discussing individual choices. Resources Mentioned: Right-Wing Women by Andrea Dworkin Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay Instagram Face, Jia Tolentino instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirliesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Birth Control Misinformation and the Erosion of Reproductive Rights 25.02.2026 45min

In today's episode, Kate looks at the increase in anti-birth control content on social media and how it comes at a time when reproductive rights are under attack in the United States. She discusses the wellness influencers that are telling young women to get off of the pill and how this has influenced perspectives on contraceptive care. Kate explains why this messaging is dangerous when there is a coordinated, well-funded conservative movement looking at rolling back a woman's right to contraception. Tune in to learn about the history of bodily autonomy in the United States and better understand the rise in "natural cycles" content across your feed. Resources Mentioned: Inside Project 2025's attack on reproductive rights: Contraception The right is waging a quiet war on contraception instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skinnytok Sucks!! 18.02.2026 49min

In today's episode, Kate explores the hell that is "Skinnytok" and how it's gained traction on social media. She looks at how these videos promote disordered eating, Eurocentric beauty standards, and dangerous dieting habits to young impressionable women via fast-paced social media algorithms. Kate analyzes the link between diet culture, patriarchy, and conservative ideals — highlighting how thinness is intertwined with a larger project to control women's bodies and keep us too weak to challenge unjust systems around us. Kate discusses the deadly consequences of eating disorders such as brain atrophy, osteoporosis, organ failure, infertility, and more — which is why ED treatment needs to be made much more accessible through public policy. Resources Mentioned: How the far right is using thinness to radicalize women and teen girls Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams We Steal Secrets instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alt-Right Pipelines in Wellness 11.02.2026 52min

In today's episode, Kate talks about the prevalence of alt-right pipelines in the wellness space online. Kate looks at how seemingly harmless niches such as fitness, clean eating, pilates, and more can quietly serve as pipelines to conservative ideologies. She touches on why conservatives are so good at mobilizing online due to their messaging in seemingly "apolitical niches" and how these subtle pipelines can start to spread more radical sentiments. Kate discusses how algorithms can speed up this radicalization for both young men and women and how to spot these talking points when you scroll on your FYP. Kate touches on the imbalance between liberal and conservative content online and how the Left can start to build out alt-left pipelines to counteract all of the conservative messaging on social media. Resources mentioned: Media Matters: The right dominates the online media ecosystem, seeping into sports, comedy, and other supposedly nonpolitical spaces Up to Speed: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes by Christine Yu  Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer by Barbara Ehrenreich instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dangers of RFK Jr. and MAHA 04.02.2026 58min

In today’s episode, Kate discusses the dangers of the MAHA — Make America Healthy Again — Movement and RFK Jr. Kate analyzes how this movement preys on paranoia and health anxiety, then pushes misinformation, conspiracy theories, and distrust of science and government to its supporters. Kate explores who's supporting this movement — from moms to wellness influencers — and which talking points are resonating with Americans. This episode breaks down RFK Jr.'s dangerous push to defund critical health agencies, push pseudoscience, fire experts, and undermine the very systems that keep us safe against public health problems. Kate finishes the episode by looking at how hyperbolic language and flashy talking points distract from real solutions like universal healthcare and equitable access to care, which are the keys to make America healthy.   Resources mentioned: Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves, by Sophie Gilbert Wealth, shown to scale: https://eattherichtextformat.github.io/1-pixel-wealth/ instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back Seamossgirlies 28.01.2026 19min

RFK Jr. pissed off Kate so much that she decided to bring back Seamossgirlies :) Welcome to the first episode! Kate will be talking about what has happened in the wellness space and world at-large since 2024. Spoiler: there have been a lot of right-wing shifts in culture, politics, and social media. Kate will briefly touch on all that’s happened online since the pod stopped – including topics such as “skinnytok,” MAHA, anti-vaxxers, trad wives, and more. Tune in to learn about what you can expect for SMG 2.0. See you every Wednesday! instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing: Seamossgirlies 28.01.2026 1min

With so much noise on social media about the best ways to take care of your health, Seamossgirlies aims to take on the wellness industry and debunk rampant misinformation for Gen-Z women. Tune in each week to get smarter through a broader social and political analysis of wellness with your host Kate Glavan. instagram.com/seamossgirlies instagram.com/kateglavanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.