EP. 160 — Zach Zimmerman

Comedian and author Zach Zimmerman joins Jameela this week to discuss his experience growing up in a conservative evangelical family, finding his own voice and sexuality, learning to still love his family despite drastic value differences, choosing antidepressants, the lie of “the perfect pound” making you more attractive, and more.

Check out Zach Zimmerman’s book – Is It Hot In Here (or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? – wherever books are sold.

Follow Zach on Instagram & Twitter @zzdoublezz

You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. I Weigh has amazing merch – check it out at podswag.com

Jameela is on Instagram @jameelajamil and Twitter @Jameelajamil And make sure to check out I Weigh’s Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube for more!

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