I’m looking at the influence of perimenopause - the transitional period before menopause - on sexuality and how this intersects with body image. I also talk about how hormonal changes that occur during perimenopause can influence sexual desire, and why understanding our sexual functioning and desire is important when talking about body image, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/295 In this episode, I talk about: - How sexual desire and sexual functioning...

I’m talking about the influence of perimenopause – the transitional period before menopause – on body image. I’m looking at what the research says about perimenopause and body image, why our body image is worse during perimenopause compared to menopause, and what we can do to build resiliency and mitigate these effects, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/294 In this episode, I talk about: - What influences body image in perimenopause, - How a history of...

I’m joined by Lael Atkinson, a certified professional recovery coach who works at the intersection of drinking and dieting. They are talking about the similarities between drinking culture and diet culture and how they have both set us up to steal our time, energy and money. They also talk about how dieting fuels drinking, why we should not compare food addiction to alcohol addiction, and signs that you should visit your relationship with alcohol. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/293 In this...

In this episode, I’m cohosting with my best buddy Vinny Welsby. Have you ever read the “Am I The A*****e” questions on Reddit? If you don’t know what AITA is: People ask the internet if they were in the right or wrong about a situation that happened in their life. In the second half of this two-part episode, Vinny and I are reading some of these to give our verdict on AITA posts around weight and diets. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/291 In this episode, we talk about: - The cognitive...

In this episode, I’m cohosting with my best buddy Vinny Welsby. Have you ever read the “Am I The A*****e” questions on Reddit? If you don’t know what AITA is: People ask the internet if they were in the right or wrong about a situation that happened in their life. Vinny and I are reading some of these to give our verdict on AITA posts around weight and diets. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/291 In this episode, we talk about: - How much our views differ from the popular public opinion, -...

I’m joined by Nia Patterson, author of the newly released “What’s The Story” A Guided Walkthrough of the Stories You Tell Yourself About Your Body. Nia shares their story of recovering from an eating disorder, what helped them in recovery, what body neutrality means when your body isn’t neutral in our culture, how core beliefs influence our body image, the importance of self-affirmation, and why eradicating anti-fat bias helps everyone. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/290 In this episode, we...

I’m joined by Tiffany Ima, who is also a body image coach. She shares her story of how she developed exercise bulimia and bulimia and what helped her to overcome that. We also talk about why body neutrality isn’t enough for her, how she’s learned to celebrate and embrace her body, and the importance of using self-expression to heal. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/289 In this episode, we talk about: - Her relationship with her body growing up and when her body image took a turn for the...

I’m joined by Amapoundcake - we are talking about some of the recent headlines in the news around anti-fatness including the photos of Emily Ratajkowski in the extra large jeans and Oprah’s announcement that she’s been using weight loss drugs. We segue into talking about what to do if you still want to lose weight or if you work with clients who still want to lose weight. Finally, we talk about the re-launch of our Body Image Coach Certification program, including our newest offering the Body...

I’m joined by Janine, who was one of the incredible women who worked with me during the You, On Fire program. She talks about how she struggled with her weight for over 4 decades and even went through two weight loss surgeries to find herself still feeling hatred and shame about her body. She talks about how she had had enough of being in that cycle of weight loss and gain and how she was able to move to a place of acceptance with her body. You’ll find all the links mentioned in this podcast...

I’m joined by Samantha, who was one of the incredible women who worked with me during the You, On Fire program. She talks about how aging had brought up some old body image concerns and had made her more concerned about what other people are thinking of her. Through our work together she was able to let go of that external validation and be unapologetically herself. You’ll find all the links mentioned in this podcast at summerinnanen.com/286.   You, On Fire is the online group coaching...

I’m talking about what to do if you feel triggered by someone in your life who is “watching their weight,” and five things to consider when this happens. Plus, how the weight loss industry is designed to make us question ourselves, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/285 In this episode, I talk about: - Why my rage is directed at society, not the other person, - That it’s important to remind yourself how dieting worked out for you in the long run before, -...

I’m joined by Cole Kazdin, author of the book What’s Eating Us - Women, Food and the epidemic of Body Anxiety. We’re talking about what “recovery” actually looks like and whether being fully recovered even exists. We also talk about the problems with the eating disorder treatment industry and what’s helped her maintain recovery from a decade’s long eating disorder. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/284 In this episode, we talk about: - The lack of research into this epidemic, - The great...

I’m walking you through different steps you can take to navigate shame you may have about your aging body and the importance of being curious about what you’ve attached to your younger body, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/283 In this episode, we talk about: - Where I’m at with my own aging changes, - That many of the principles I use around weight change also apply to aging, - How much more pervasive anti-aging pressure is now, - That it’s normal to...

I’m talking about the similarities between diet culture and anti-aging culture, and the importance of being more discerning of the messages we’re taking in, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/282 In this episode, we talk about: - How aging concerns spans generations, - The surprising stats on the growth of the anti-aging industry, - That they both stem from and profit off of oppressive systems, - How anti-aging upholds anti-fatness, sexism, classism, and...

I’m joined by Leah V, author of Unashamed: Musings of a Fat, Black, Muslim. We talk about her incredible story of how she battled an eating disorder, mental illness, and body shame to own who she is unapologetically and become an international plus-size Hijabi model, award-winning author and body-positive activist. We also talk about her thoughts on NYFW and her experiences dating while fat.   Show notes: summerinnanen.com/281 In this episode, we talk about: - Her relationship with her...

I’m walking you through a 3-phase framework to deal with weight change and talking about the importance of processing the feelings that come with weight change, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/280 In this episode, I talk about: - How it’s common to go onto investigation and problem-solving mode and the problem with that, - The distress of losing access to things because of body changes, and that our culture is the problem, - The dangers of skipping over...

I’m talking about what to do when you fear weight gain. I also explore where this fear comes from and how it holds us back, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/279 In this episode, I talk about: - The importance of aiming for unconditional acceptance, - This fear’s root in anti-fat bias and anti-Blackness, - The issue of accessibility and how our culture is the problem, - The importance of unpacking your belief system and challenging it, - 2 game-changing...

This is the premier of season 9 of the podcast. I’m giving you an update on some changes that are happening, what to expect from this season, and I’m sharing some survey results about what you want more of. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/278 In this episode, I talk about: - An update on some exciting personal changes happening this year and how that will impact this podcast, - Questions I ask myself whenever I’m contemplating big life changes, - Results of the listener survey I did over...

I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, talking about when you “intellectually get it” but still feel bad in your body, what this process can look like, and what you can do to move forward and feel better in your body. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/277 In this episode, I talk about: - A useful analogy between becoming a parent and starting on the path to a positive body image, - TWO things we can do to feel better in our bodies and why one of them is WAY more powerful than the other, -...

#276: Body Image Series: What to do if you still want to lose weight (the answer might surprise you) (Revisited) Description: I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, talking about negative body thoughts, exploring how NOT to respond to them and how to begin the work of changing them. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/276 In this episode, I talk about: - Potential sources of negative body thoughts, - The THREE things we’re typically told to do to change our thoughts and why you should avoid...

I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, unpacking 4 misconceptions about body acceptance that will help you shift your perspective and make accepting your body easier. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/275 In this episode, I talk about: - How body acceptance doesn’t mean loving every part of your body, - The importance of choosing yourself and making space for all the different parts of yourself, - How body acceptance is intertwined with self-care, - That this is a process and the work is...

I’m revisiting the Body Image Series, unpacking where our body image comes from and how to unpack your own body image origins. I also talk about how this is a systemic and cultural issue that is hardcoded in our DNA. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/274 In this episode, I talk about: - How systems of oppression impact body image and how we’re treated in our society, - The importance of knowing that your self-worth isn’t dictated by your appearance or how other people feel about you, - How...

I’m joined by Taylor Elyse Morrison, author of Inner Workout. We’re talking about how she went from being terrible at self-care, to now helping others to truly care for themselves. We chat about her revolutionary approach to self-care, the 5 dimensions of self-care, and what we typically get wrong about self-care. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/273 In this episode, we talk about: - Why she says self-expertise is the new self-care, - How she made the mental shift to seeing self-care as a...

I’m joined by Esther Kane, Eating Disorder Psychotherapist. We’re talking about her recovery from Orthorexia, some of the signs and symptoms of Orthorexia, and what helped her to heal. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/272   CW: There are mentions of specific orthorexic behaviours in this episode. Please do what is best for you. You can skip to the 10 minute mark to avoid this part. In this episode, we talk about: - How Orthorexia is defined, - How Esther realized she had Orthorexia and...