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Tik-Talk with Remi Bader: Monday December 1st, 2025

December 1, 2025

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  • Remi Bader shared that the physical transformation from weight loss surgery is much shorter than the ongoing emotional and mental journey, noting her brain still feels like a 'fat person's' and she struggles with her new body size. 
  • The conversation highlighted the conflict between the body positivity movement and the widespread desire for weight loss, with Remi stating that most fat people would take a 'magic thing' like Ozempic if available. 
  • Remi Bader remains committed to inclusivity in fashion collaborations, ensuring larger sizes are offered despite data showing lower sales volume for those sizes, advocating for brands to simply produce them with lower inventory. 
  • The hosts discussed the difficulty of balancing motherhood and a demanding acting career, prompted by Amanda Seyfried's recent comments. 
  • Claudia Oshry recounted a past incident where Amanda Seyfried cyber-bullied Ariel Charnis, leading to a shift in her perception of the actress. 
  • Remi Bader shared her personal struggles with body image and public scrutiny following her surgery, emphasizing the importance of authenticity when discussing sensitive topics publicly. 

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Remi’s Post-Surgery Emotional State
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(00:01:22)
  • Key Takeaway: Remi Bader feels confused and conflicted post-weight loss surgery because her brain has not caught up with her physical changes, and she lost more weight than intended, upsetting her preference for being curvy.
  • Summary: Remi is struggling emotionally post-surgery, feeling her brain is still that of a ‘fat person’ despite significant physical changes. She is confused because she lost more weight than desired, conflicting with her past enjoyment of being curvy. The surgery involved intestines, which affects her ability to binge eat, but the underlying eating disorder mindset remains.
Weight Loss Surgery Details and Aftermath
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(00:02:59)
  • Key Takeaway: Remi underwent weight loss surgery which was covered by insurance due to her severe, morbid obesity and related health issues, requiring lifelong dietary restrictions like separating water and food intake by 30 minutes.
  • Summary: Remi confirmed she received weight loss surgery, which was covered by insurance based on her BMI and health issues. She must adhere to lifelong rules, such as not consuming water and food within 30 minutes of each other, which she finds difficult daily. She also notes that the physical transformation is a much shorter journey than the required emotional and mental adjustments.
Body Positivity vs. Weight Loss
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(00:07:13)
  • Key Takeaway: The prevalence of weight loss methods like Ozempic has effectively ’erased’ the body positive movement because most people who identify as fat secretly desire to lose weight if given the option.
  • Summary: Claudia and Remi agree that the body positive movement is not being erased but is changing because most fat individuals do not genuinely want to remain fat if they had access to tools like Ozempic. Remi clarified that she was never truly part of the body positive movement, as she was always open about struggling with her weight gain. They agree that life is significantly harder when fat, citing physical issues like back pain and difficulty crossing legs.
Inclusivity in Fashion Sizing
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(00:09:24)
  • Key Takeaway: Remi advocates for maintaining size inclusivity in collaborations, suggesting brands should produce larger sizes even if inventory is lower, rather than eliminating them due to lower sales volume for those sizes.
  • Summary: Remi prioritizes inclusivity in her collaborations, ensuring larger sizes are available despite facing criticism when her own merchandise only went up to 2X previously. She noted that while her Revolve line sold well up to 2X, the 3X and 4X sizes sold significantly less, which is why companies pull back. Her solution is for companies to produce the inclusive sizes but buy less initial inventory, increasing stock later if demand proves high.
Career Impact of Weight Loss
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(00:12:39)
  • Key Takeaway: Remi experienced higher rates and better opportunities afforded to her business after her physical transformation, contrasting with Claudia’s experience where she felt she could be ‘bought’ by brands that previously excluded her.
  • Summary: Claudia noted that after her weight loss, the opportunities afforded to her business, including higher rates, were significantly different. Remi agreed, stating that brands who previously ignored her now invite her to events, though she holds a grudge against those who excluded her former self. Remi feels conflicted about pursuing size consulting roles now, believing brands would prefer to hire someone currently plus-size.
Dating and Alix Earle Update
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(00:31:27)
  • Key Takeaway: Alix Earle confirmed that she and NFL boyfriend Braxton Berrios are still together, clarifying his absence from Dancing with the Stars was due to his football schedule.
  • Summary: Alix Earle addressed breakup speculation by stating her boyfriend, Braxton Berrios, missed the Dancing with the Stars finale because of his NFL season commitments. Claudia and Remi believe they are still together, noting Berrios shared his reaction to the finale results online. Remi mentioned that dating is confusing now as she is trying to be more proactive in approaching men, which feels different than when men approached her previously.
Super Bowl Anthem Performers Announced
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  • Key Takeaway: Charlie Puth was announced as the singer for the National Anthem at Super Bowl LX, an unexpected choice for Claudia, who prefers female vocalists for the song.
  • Summary: Charlie Puth is set to sing the National Anthem at Super Bowl LX, while Bad Bunny is the halftime performer. Claudia maintains a personal Hall of Fame for anthem singers, which includes Chris Stapleton, and believes the anthem should ideally be sung by a woman. Other confirmed performers include Brandy Carlisle for ‘America the Beautiful’ and Coco Jones for ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’.
Inside Le Bal des Débutantes
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  • Key Takeaway: Le Bal des Débutantes is an exclusive annual event in Paris featuring the daughters of elite families, royalty, and Hollywood offspring, where attendees wear couture and significant jewels.
  • Summary: Le Bal des Débutantes is a debutante ball for young women from elite families globally, including American Hollywood offspring like Apple Martin and Ava Phillippi, and true European royalty. Carolina Herrera’s granddaughter, Carolina Lansing, was noted for wearing a custom gown and jewels. The event is a major social affair, and Claudia encourages listeners to search for it to see the opulent lifestyle.
Ariana Grande Addresses Body Shaming
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(00:38:41)
  • Key Takeaway: Ariana Grande issued a ’loving reminder’ to critics regarding body shaming by resharing past statements emphasizing that people should not comment on women’s bodies, regardless of weight gain or loss.
  • Summary: Ariana Grande responded to ongoing body commentary by reposting an old interview where she advocated against judging women’s bodies. Both hosts strongly oppose unsolicited comments on weight changes, whether gaining or losing. Remi noted that while being fat involves more societal hatred and health issues, being told one is ’too skinny’ is also uncomfortable because society generally values thinness.
Sponsor Read: Rocket Money
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  • Key Takeaway: Rocket Money is a personal finance app that helps users find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor spending, and negotiate lower bills.
  • Summary: The app automatically scans bills to find savings opportunities and will negotiate better deals with service providers on the user’s behalf. Rocket Money members save up to $740 a year when utilizing all premium features. Listeners can access the service at rocketmoney.com/slash toast.
Sponsor Read: Little Spoon
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(00:45:12)
  • Key Takeaway: Little Spoon delivers real, pediatrician-made food for babies, toddlers, and big kids, balancing convenience with high nutritional standards.
  • Summary: The meals are made with real ingredients, packed with hidden veggies, and meet strict public standards for heavy metals and pesticides. This service aims to solve the trade-off between convenient and healthy meal options for parents. New customers can get 50% off their first order using code toast50 at littlespoon.com/slash toast50.
Sponsor Read: Armra Colostrum
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(00:46:32)
  • Key Takeaway: Armra Colostrum harnesses colostrum to strengthen immunity, optimize the body’s microbiome, and enhance skin radiance and athletic performance.
  • Summary: Unlike probiotics, Armra Colostrum fortifies the entire gut wall system, guarding against irritants and combating bloating. The product is taken daily as a powder mixed into drinks and is utilized globally by athletes for recovery. Listeners receive 15% off their first order at tryarmora.com/slash toast with code toast.
Sponsor Read: Roback Apparel Sale
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(00:48:01)
  • Key Takeaway: Roback is currently offering 20% off their entire site, including viral items like the Bedford Mockneck and Vista Collection leggings.
  • Summary: The Bedford Mockneck is noted for providing a put-together look with minimal effort, while the Vista leggings are praised for being soft, sculpting, and high-quality loungewear. The sale is also an opportunity to stock up on their tailored men’s loungewear. The discount is automatically applied at roback.com.
Amanda Seyfried Motherhood & Past Behavior
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  • Key Takeaway: Amanda Seyfried is currently experiencing high work volume with two movies releasing simultaneously while balancing motherhood, which prompted a recollection of her past cyber-bullying of Ariel Charnis.
  • Summary: Seyfried admitted to being ‘a little bit bananas’ due to the concurrent movie releases and increased work while having two children. This led to a discussion about a past incident where Seyfried publicly criticized Ariel Charnis for posting a positive body image message after childbirth, an act deemed ‘weird’ and unwarranted. The hosts expressed protective feelings toward Charnis due to the perceived unfairness of the attack by a major celebrity.
Movie Preferences and Celebrity Crushes
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(00:52:24)
  • Key Takeaway: Claudia Oshry revealed her favorite movies include Mean Girls, The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Wolf of Wall Street, while Remi Bader admitted to never having seen Clueless.
  • Summary: The hosts debated the romantic realism of The Notebook, with Claudia Oshry arguing that Allie’s fiancé, Lon, was the more practical choice for building a life. Claudia Oshry’s celebrity crush is Jonah Hill, stemming from a past incident where a fan’s interaction with him led to the fan being blocked. Remi Bader admitted to being a former intense Justin Bieber fan, even running a fan account.
Dating in the Public Eye
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(00:56:28)
  • Key Takeaway: Influencers must be extremely cautious about revealing their profession on dating apps to ensure potential partners are interested in them personally, not for their fame.
  • Summary: Claudia Oshry changes her dating profiles to state she works in ‘social media’ rather than explicitly detailing her influencer status to filter out those seeking fame. She noted that people often become significantly more interested once they discover her public profile. Raya is mentioned as an app where some people successfully meet long-term partners, despite its reputation.
Past Podcast Experiences and Chloe Bailey Interview
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  • Key Takeaway: Remi Bader’s previous podcast, ‘TikTok’ with Connor Wood, was an unhappy experience that ended after 15 episodes, contrasting sharply with her positive experience discussing her health journey with Chloe Bailey.
  • Summary: The ‘TikTok’ podcast was restrictive, focusing only on TikTok topics, and both hosts disliked it, leading to an amicable split. Remi felt her appearance on Chloe Bailey’s platform was the right place to discuss her difficult journey, including weight loss, near-death experiences post-surgery, and suicidal ideation, despite facing accusations of being paid for the story. Chloe Bailey, a Cancer, was noted for her empathy, which aligns well with Remi’s Pisces sign, suggesting strong compatibility between them.