Nacho Average Sisters

Marissa & Lacey Benz
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Mental Health
  • Updated Weekly

Two sisters from rural Minnesota started this podcast to document their journey through eating disorder recovery and provide intuitive eating/health-at-every-size resources. After the first episode, Marissa quit. Now, join Lacey as she continues to talk about all things eating disorder related while also sharing stories from her digital nomad life. Marissa occasionally joins too, when she isn't scrolling through TikTok or eating flamin' hot cheetos. Thanks for listening!

  1. 02/27/2023

    This Season's Hottest Accessory (Ep. #51)

    Seven months later and Lacey is back! In this week's episode, Lacey shares an update on the last few months, recommends always carrying a face mask (because you never know when you'll need a makeshift tissue), and offers some thoughts on eating disorder relapse.

    27 min

  2. 08/01/2022

    The Great Pigeon Export (Ep. #50)

    Lacey is back & has tons to share about her recent travels! In the latest episode, she advises listeners on what not to buy if you need super glue, talks about rebuilding your identity apart from your eating disorder, and praises iceberg lettuce for its underrated "summer food of 2022" status.

    36 min

  3. 07/04/2022

    Sweating Through My Sweat-Wicking Shirt (Ep. #49)

    Lacey survives a toasty week in Budapest thanks to lots of frozen fruit, ice cream, and cold showers. She also walks into the men's bathroom at the train station, shares some observations about Hungary vs. Europe vs. US, and recommends the addition of mint (the super herb?) to any beverage for the summer.

    28 min

  4. 06/27/2022

    Let's Go Make Sandcastles in the Road Construction Dirt (Ep. #48)

    Lacey welcomes two more strangers to her apartment, embarrasses herself in Hungarian class, and reminds listeners of body autonomy as a foundational concept to the HAES (health-at-every-size) & anti-diet movement.

    32 min

  5. 06/20/2022

    This Isn't the Doctor's Office, Sorry (Ep. #47)

    This week in Budapest, Lacey welcomes not one, but two (!!) uninvited strangers into her apartment, wanders through a construction zone on the daily, reads first-hand experiences of women experiencing fatphobia in healthcare, and celebrates a size-inclusive cycling movement!

    20 min

  6. 06/13/2022

    Barefoot in Budapest (Ep. #46)

    Lacey is back in Budapest! In this episode, she brushes her teeth in a bathroom stall, reads a woman's first-hand account of experiencing fatphobia at the doctor's office, and concludes the series on weight-neutral healthcare by talking about sleep apnea.

    20 min

  7. 06/06/2022

    You Look Like an Item Tagged Free at a Flea Market (Ep. #45)

    Lacey is back in the United States for two weeks! In this week's episode, she is the recipient of endless compliments from Marissa, becomes best friends with her seatmates on the flights to Minneapolis, and continues the weight-neutral healthcare series with a focus on high cholesterol.

    21 min

  8. 05/23/2022

    Please Hold My Umbrella, Thanks (Ep. #44)

    This week in Budapest, Lacey accidentally buys conditioner instead of shampoo, observes a Hunger Games competition at the city park, and introduces a new series on weight-neutral healthcare (topic one: diabetes!).

    25 min
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About

Two sisters from rural Minnesota started this podcast to document their journey through eating disorder recovery and provide intuitive eating/health-at-every-size resources. After the first episode, Marissa quit. Now, join Lacey as she continues to talk about all things eating disorder related while also sharing stories from her digital nomad life. Marissa occasionally joins too, when she isn't scrolling through TikTok or eating flamin' hot cheetos. Thanks for listening!

Information

  • Creator
    Marissa & Lacey Benz
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marissa & Lacey Benz
  • Show Website
    Nacho Average Sisters