August 19, 2024

EP. 228 — Redefining Motherhood with Ashley James

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 iweighpodcast@gmail.com, 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 iweighpodcast@gmail.com

Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and TikTok @jameelajamil

And make sure to check out I Weigh’s InstagramYoutube and TikTok for more!

Transcript

  Jameela: [00:00:00] Hello and welcome to another episode of I Weigh with Jameela Jamil, a podcast against shame and good grief do we deliver that this week. I think this is the most candid episode or at least one of the most candid episodes that we’ve ever done and it was just such a breath of fresh air and my guest was so so excellent. Her name is Ashley James. She is a known and loved TV personality in the United Kingdom for anyone who isn’t familiar with her work, but but up until recently, I don’t think she’s ever really been given the chance or the platform to be taken seriously for her thoughts and opinions because she’s incredibly pretty and has been known more for her aesthetic than her massive, beautiful brain. And I’ve been noticing her lately as she debates on television over huge subjects to do with the kind of culture wars and feminism and trans issues and poverty and all kinds of different things. And I think she’s just suc

Recent Episodes

See All

October 28, 2024

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.

October 21, 2024

This week, Jameela welcomes Academy Award winner Natalie Portman for a conversation about activism, motherhood, and her trailblazing career.

October 15, 2024

Jameela welcomes your questions this week for another Ask Me Anything episode of I Weigh.