All kinds of questions have been submitted to the My Body, My Jokes email as well as my social media accounts - so this episode is dedicated to answering all of your burning questions!

Here's what I answered:

What is the most wonderful thing about the podcast and how has it impacted your life?

When did you first realize you had an eating disorder?

I'm hungry but the thought of food makes me sick days with no food why?

How has ozempic changed the body positive movement?

Why are the questions only related to your podcast?

Do you think body type is a social construction mainly led by fashion and food industry?

When did you know it was a problem?

Are you on any weight loss drugs if so how are they affecting you new line do you aim for a weight of clothes size of vibe a workout goal or medical tests?

How do I motivate myself to lose weight for my own health and not just for fear of people's judgment?

Best way to let my girlfriend know I love her when she feels insecure?

How to learn to love your aging body? perceived loss of flexibility has me spiraling!

Do women have more body issues because there are so many types of female bodies?

Can hating your body the way you look ever be a positive thing?

what are you most proud of or excited about in recovery?

How likely is it to not realize you have an eating disorder?

How do I gain weight I'm 5'6 under 100 pounds I eat 3500 plus calories per day and can't gain weight?

Do you still have triggers that set you back on your healing journey?

How do we address and eliminate body dysmorphia especially in dance!

How body dysmorphia can contribute to eating disorders or their severity? Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com

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00:00 Introduction to Solo Episode

00:35 Importance of Podcast Support

02:23 Q&A: Impact of Podcast

05:02 Realizing Eating Disorders

08:12 Feeling Sick from Food Thoughts

10:57 Body Positivity & Ozempic Discussion

28:03 Aging & Body Love

Introducing the Colorado Drag Royale WINNER to the pod - miss FUPA! Morgan sits down with iconic Denver drag queen FUPA to discuss body expectations in drag, femininity, and every woman's enemy: constipation. FUPA gives Morgan insight into her journey of discovering drag and how it transformed her relationship with her body and fashion. Find FUPA performing all over Denver, and online at: @fupa_official Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo 00:00:00 Introduction & Constipation Talk 00:00:35 Meeting Fupa: Colorado Drag Royale Winner 00:02:30 Body Image in Drag 00:06:10 The Importance of Drag in Body Image 00:09:00 Creating a Drag Body: Process and Tips 00:10:50 Expectation vs. Reality in Drag 00:25:00 Community Dynamics of Drag 00:45:30 Body Positivity: Toxic or Necessary? 00:46:00 Conclusion: Finding Peace in Self-Acceptance

What happens when you compete as an athlete your whole childhood, and suddenly stop? What do you eat? How do you move your body? On this episode of My Body, My Jokes, Morgan is joined by comedian and retired D1 athlete Aurora Singh to talk about just that. Both Morgan and Aurora grew up playing sports well into their 20's - and found that their bodies, as well as their relationship to food, severely changed after discontinuing their respective sports. Tune into this episode to hear more about eating disorder statistics in retired athletes. Please rate and review the show wherever you listen! Share your personal experiences or submit questions for the pod at mybodymyjokespod@gmail.com Follow Aurora Singh: @aurorasinghcomedy Follow your host Morgan Lorraine Gallo: https://linktr.ee/morganlorrainegallo @morganlorrainegallo

00:00 Introduction & Fun Socks 😂

01:00 The Impact of Body Image in Sports 🏀

05:00 Aurora’s Athletic Journey 🎓

10:00 Transitioning Post-Sports Career 🌱

17:00 Nutrition Struggles in Adulthood 🍕

30:00 Understanding Eating Disorders 🥗

40:00 Finding Support & Resources 💪