Indulgence Gospel

Did Virginia Get Divorced Over Butter?

When the Internet is in a parasocial relationship with your marriage. Plus: Burnt Toast behind the scenes!

Jun 13 •

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Virginia Sole-Smith

55:45

Should We Reclaim the Swim Dress?

Listen now | It’s time for your May Indulgence Gospel. And because it is Fat Swim Week, we are doing an entire swim-themed episode for you! We’ll get…

May 23 •

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Virginia Sole-Smith

45:11

"You Put on Your Purse and Button Your Pants."

And other getting dressed epiphanies from #UnflatteringToast Style Challenge

May 9 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

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35:23

What We Want to Wear Now

Unflattering Toast Style Challenge: Week 3 Report!

May 3 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

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Is Comfy Boring?

Unflattering Toast Style Challenge: Week 2 Report!

Apr 26 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

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Breaking Rules, Feeling Weird

Unflattering Toast Style Challenge: Week 1 Report!

Apr 19 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

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Can You Wear Birkenstocks with Skinny Jeans?

Unpacking our perpetually complicated feelings about pants—live from a hot spring!

Apr 18 •

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Virginia Sole-Smith

42:27

One Very Good Tip for Fat Travel Joy

Plus what I packed to visit Corinne in New Mexico!

Apr 12 •

Virginia Sole-Smith

We Are Not Seeking Closet Perfection.

Introducing: The Unflattering x Burnt Toast Style Challenge!

Apr 11 •

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Virginia Sole-Smith

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39:25

Is Weight Loss Surgery the "Easy Way Out?"

On Old Money/New Money Bodies, plus what to do when your tween hates her jeans.

Apr 4 •

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Virginia Sole-Smith

38:52

"Can I Want to Lose Weight for a Good Reason?"

Plus Virginia's skinny jeans evolution, Paleo waffles, and the anti-diet gecko. It's time for your March Indulgence Gospel!

Mar 21 •

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Virginia Sole-Smith

44:25

The Ballerina Farm of Kid Food Instagram

Tasting the problematic rainbow of Kids Eat in Color. Plus: Are baggy, black clothes comfy or fatphobic? It's March Extra Butter!

Mar 7 •

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Virginia Sole-Smith

34:56

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