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Fearless Rebelle Radio is dedicated to empowering you to break free of societal standards and body shame. Summer interviews the leading experts in body image, the anti-diet movement, self-help and feminism, covering a range of topics that include: body positivity, size acceptance, self-worth, self-e…

Summer Innanen


    • May 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 331 EPISODES

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    The Fearless Rebelle Radio with Summer Innanen podcast is truly a gem in the world of body positivity and self-acceptance. From the moment I started listening, I felt seen and heard by Summer and her guests, even without ever having a direct conversation with them. The impact this podcast has had on my body image and overall well-being is already evident after just a few episodes. Summer's work is inspiring and connective, creating a space where listeners can feel supported and empowered.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diversity of topics covered. From movement to diet culture to body image, there is something for everyone looking to break free from societal beauty standards and embrace their unique selves. The recent movement series, in particular, resonated deeply with me as it addressed something I have struggled with in the past. The "yes!" moments were plentiful while listening, often accompanied by laughter due to Summer's great sense of humor. The content provided in each episode is incredibly helpful and offers practical advice for navigating through a world obsessed with appearance.

    While it's hard to find any fault with this podcast, one potential drawback could be that some episodes may not resonate with every listener. Personal experiences and preferences vary greatly, so there may be times when certain episodes don't align perfectly with an individual's journey or interests. However, this can easily be overcome by exploring the extensive list of episodes available and finding those that are most relevant to one's own experiences.

    In conclusion, The Fearless Rebelle Radio with Summer Innanen podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone seeking guidance on their journey towards body acceptance and self-love. Through her vulnerability and genuine desire to make a positive impact, Summer creates a safe space for listeners to learn, grow, and challenge societal norms. This podcast has become a valuable resource in my life, providing encouragement and support as I navigate the complexities of healing from disordered eating and embracing my authentic self. Thank you, Summer, for the amazing work you do.



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    Latest episodes from Fearless Rebelle Radio with Summer Innanen

    #324: Our Body Image Tools, Health Fears & Looking Like Our Parents with Ivy Felicia (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 43:29


    I'm joined by Ivy Felicia, The Body Relationship Coach. This is part 2 of our 2-part discussion on navigating the evolving relationship we have with our bodies as we age. In this second part, we talk about the tools we lean on to support us through body image challenges, how ableism and the fear of losing our health influences our relationship with our body, and what it's like to realize you look like your parents. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/324   In this episode, we talk about: - How shifting our nervous system can help shift our thoughts, - The importance of priorities, because how you use your time matters, - How body awareness allows you to make decisions based on knowing what your body needs, - What it means to “tune out to tune in,”  - What helped Ivy navigate health changes, - That there's no morality based on our bodies and what we can and can't do, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/324   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #323: Navigating Aging Body Changes with Ivy Felicia (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 36:09


    I'm joined by Ivy Felicia, The Body Relationship Coach. This is part 1 of our two-part discussion on navigating the evolving relationship we have with our bodies as we age. In this first part we're talking about our challenges with our aging bodies, how our relationship with our bodies has shifted, what messages we internalized about aging when we were growing up, and what we love about aging. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/323   In this episode, we talk about: - Why this topic is personal for both of us, - The fear mongering in anti-aging messaging, - How this stage of life can make you more vulnerable to this messaging, - How ableism mixes in with ageism, - That not everyone is going to age the same way, - The freedom of focusing on self-expression instead of external messaging, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/323   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #322: Hormones, Blood Sugar & Intuitive Eating for Diabetes with Jessica Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 42:02


    I'm joined by Jessica Jones, weight-inclusive RD and CEO and co-founder of Diabetes Digital. We're dispelling some of the common myths that people have about diabetes and what actually works in the long-run to help manage diabetes, including how to take an intuitive eating approach. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/322   In this episode, we talk about: - The difference between prediabetes and diabetes, - That carbs are not the enemy, - Why she doesn't give meal plans to clients, - What it looks like to manage diabetes with intuitive eating, - How perimenopause and menopause influence blood sugar, - Her own experience with perimenopause and what we can learn from it, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/322   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #321: Dressing For Your Current Body with Dacy Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 35:26


    I'm joined by weight inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist, Dacy Gillespie. We're talking about the importance of having clothes that fit and you feel good in, and how to navigate the process of finding new clothes when your body has changed, or you're not sure what your style is, or you've got budgetary constraints. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/321   In this episode, we talk about: - What got her into this work and inspired her to focus on weight inclusivity, - What the process can look like, - How buying clothes that fit can have a big impact on how you feel about your body, - Advice to someone who feels like they don't know where to start in deciding what they want to wear, - How to shift body changes into an opportunity to find what you really like, - Advice on how to make the shopping process less overwhelming, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/321   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #320: What the Research Says About Weight Loss with Alexis Conason (Revisited)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 44:01


    I'm revisiting my interview with Alexis Conason, clinical psychologist, eating disorder specialist, and author of The Diet-Free Revolution, unpacking everything that the research says about weight loss. Is it possible to lose weight in the long-term? What do you need to do to achieve that? Plus, how learning to eat more mindfully (in a non-diet way) can help you to become a more intuitive eater. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/320   In this episode, we talk about: - That long term weight loss and maintenance is extremely rare, and the industry knows it, - How researchers have used examples of people with eating disorders as lessons for weight loss, - That in the rare instances when people sustain weight loss long term, it's often not in a healthy way, - A study on contestants from The Biggest Loser, and why we never see a follow-up episode of this show, - That health is not determined by weight and that most of what impacts health is out of our control,- How mindfulness can shift the way we see ourselves and how we interact with the world, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/320 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

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    #319: Unpacking Peri/Menopause Nutrition Advice with Jenn Salib Huber

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 37:33


    I'm joined by Jenn Salib Huber, RD and Naturopathic Doctor who helps women manage menopause without diets and food rules. We're talking about why we gain weight during the menopause transition, the impact of restricting and dieting during this phase of life, whether you need to eat loads of protein and lift heavy weights, and what is truly beneficial to your health during this period of life. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/319   In this episode, we talk about: - Her experience with early perimenopause, - What's happening in perimenopause and menopause - The urgency that kicks in during this phase and how it plays into diet culture, - That we can't preserve muscle and pursue aggressive weight loss at the same time, - The difference between doing something consistently versus perfectly, - Advice on how to navigate information relating to menopause nutrition and health, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/319 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #318: Can We Trust Nutrition Evidence? with Vincci Tsui

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 36:05


    I'm joined by Vincci Tsui (she/her) registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. We're talking about Vincci's experience working in bariatrics and what brought her to the anti-diet space, as well as her predictions for what will happen with the rise of weight loss drugs. We also talk about cultural sensitivity in the nutrition space and whether we can trust nutrition evidence. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/318   In this episode, we talk about: - Things she wishes people knew who are considering bariatric surgery, - Some of the trials going on with weight loss drugs, - What the proliferation of these drugs means for the body positivity/acceptance movement, - A definition of cultural sensitivity, - The importance of investigating what is forming the base of our evidence that we look to, and who is included in the studies, - Where she thinks some of the mainstream advice is falling short, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/318 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #317: “Ballerina Body,” anti-aging, trad wives and other body image trends with Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 42:36


    Danni and I are recapping some of the beauty and other related trends influencing our body image. We're talking about the “ballerina body,” the soft voice, a face standard, trad wives, make America healthy again, and more. Plus, we're excited to share about our Spring cohort of the Body Image Coach Certification opening for enrolment on January 28th, 2025. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/317   In this episode, we talk about: - The differences we're seeing in beauty trends now compared to the past, - How this all ties into the white supremacist value of perfectionism, - How none of the make America healthy again rhetoric looks at things like the social determinants of health, - The lack of structural protections, - Some of the topics covered in our Body Image Coach Certification and how it works, - The way our course talks about power, privilege, and bias, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/317   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #316: Eating disorders & disordered eating in mid-life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 27:18


    I'm sharing a summary of what the research says about eating disorders and disordered eating in mid-life, and why this lifestage can make people more vulnerable to EDs and disordered eating. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/316   In this episode, I talk about: - How a lot of perimenopause and menopause messaging promotes disordered habits, celebrating and normalizing it, - Some of the barriers to treatment, - That eating disorders are often associated with young women and the problems with this, - That data is limited since so few women actually seek and receive treatment, - The biological aspect of it, - What to do with this information, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/316   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #315: How to Set Weight Neutral Fitness Goals with Louise Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 35:31


    I'm joined by Louise Green, personal trainer, author and creator of the Size Inclusive Training Academy. We're talking about what we think about the new year/new you messaging and new year's resolutions, how to know when you're ready to set fitness goals, how to set those goals in a weight neutral way, and how she feels about the messaging around fitness and perimenopause. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/315   In this episode, I talk about: - The struggles she's seen people experiencing when looking for size-inclusive training, - The trends she's noticing in fitness when it comes to size inclusivity, - That many places don't truly understand what size inclusivity means - The importance of understanding the why underneath the goal, - How easy it is to default to the weight loss mindset, - The truth about the body's decline in perimenopause, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/315   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #314: OCD and Eating Disorders + Finding Identity After Recovery with Abbie Attwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 42:52


    I'm joined by Abbie Attwood (she/her), an anti-diet, weight-inclusive nutritionist with a masters in clinical nutrition. We're talking about Abbie's experience with OCD and an eating disorder, why there is an overlap between these and what helped her most during recovery. We also talk about how to find your identity if it changes because you're no longer obsessively dieting or exercising. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/314   In this episode, I talk about: - The things that OCD and eating disorders have in common, - How Abbie's eating disorder impacted her OCD, and vice versa, - The unique challenges this combination presents in recovery, - Where she's at with her own journey now, - The importance of healing your relationship with rest, - The importance of detaching your self-worth from movement, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/314   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #313: Worried about holiday “overeating” and food guilt? (Updated)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 25:13


    I'm talking about how to manage holiday “overeating.” I give you specific ways to manage “overeating,” and guilt around eating certain foods.   Show notes: summerinnanen.com/313   In this episode, I talk about: - The role that dieting and restriction can play in “overeating,” - Why I don't like the word “overeating,” - How restriction can cause us to “overeat” and what we can do to manage that, - Some other resources that can help this time of year, - How the diet cycle works and what stepping out of that cycle looks like, - That it's counter-cultural to accept your body, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/313   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #312: How Supremacy Culture Hurts Self-Worth with Caroline Sumlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 41:28


    I'm joined by Caroline J Sumlin, author of We'll All Be Free: How a Culture of White Supremacy Devalues Us and How We Can Reclaim Our True Worth. We're talking about how white supremacy culture influences our self-worth, the various ways that this manifests in our life, and how to start to break free from it.        Show notes: summerinnanen.com/312   In this episode, we talk about: - A definition and examples of white supremacy culture, - What Caroline found about white supremacy and how it had impacted her life, - How society makes us constantly feel like we're not doing enough, - Is it possible for us to thrive in these systems? - That thriving looks different from what society says, - The importance of detaching our worth and humanity from what society is demanding of us, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/312   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #311: A Counterintuitive Way to Deal With Body Anxiety (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 18:07


    I'm talking about a counterintuitive way to manage body anxiety - whether that be from pictures or the mirror or in social situations.     Show notes: summerinnanen.com/311   In this episode, I talk about: - The personal fear that led me to create this episode, - What I learned working through that fear, - What I mean by body anxiety, - That we want to learn to cope with intense feelings about our body instead of letting them escalate, - Why it's worth considering if there are areas where you're holding yourself back, - How liberating this work can be, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/311   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #310: Do you need to lose weight to reduce pain? with DK Ciccone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 34:10


    I'm joined by Dana Karen (“DK”) Ciccone, a certified Pilates instructor, owner of Movement Remedies, and author of You're Meant to Move. We're talking about how to recover from having a disordered relationship with exercise and whether you need to lose weight in order to help with pain.    Show notes: summerinnanen.com/310   In this episode, we talk about: - How pain can become a self-fulfilling prophecy, - The importance of understanding why you're moving, - The definition of exploratory movement, - The link between chronic dieting and chronic pain, - The many factors that contribute to pain, -That we tend not to notice the absence of pain, just the presence, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/310   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #309: Attachment Styles and Body Image (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 23:14


    I'm talking about how attachment styles relate to body image. I'm sharing briefly about what the attachment styles are, how they relate to body image, self-compassion, body grief, and what we can do with this information.Show notes: summerinnanen.com/309   In this episode, I talk about: - The four main types of attachment styles and a brief overview of some of their characteristics, - A few critiques of attachment theory, - That our body image is heavily influenced by how the world perceives us and our interpersonal relationships, - That there is a significant association between attachment anxiety and body image concerns, - That attachment anxiety and avoidance are linked to lower self-compassion and how that makes body image work more challenging, - How to work on attachment and body image together, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/309   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #308: Are processed foods really bad for you? with Shana Spence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 39:11


    I'm joined by Shana Spence (she/her), Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and author of Live Nourished: Make Peace with Food, Banish Body Shame, and Reclaim Joy. We are talking about why the BMI is bullshit, whether processed foods are really bad for us, and her perspective that “all foods fit.”Show notes: summerinnanen.com/308   In this episode, I talk about: - How bias is taught and reinforced in teaching, - How the BMI is used to discriminate, - Other ways to measure health, - How to define processed food, - What she feels is most useful about intuitive eating, and what she would change, - That food is not just for nutrients, it's also for joy, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/308   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.

    #307: Body Grief - Missing the Body You Used to Have (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 25:09


    I'm exploring body grief ­– I talk about the different ways we might experience body grief, whether we can actually “overcome” it, why it's so hard to grieve our ideal body, the factors that determine how we process this grief, and how we can move away from the stages of grief model to other models that may be more useful for moving forward. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/307 In this episode, I talk about: - What body grief is, - That body grief is influenced by individual and social factors, - That grief is influenced by our personality and attachment style, - How grief is an adaptive process, - Why community support is key, - What it means to find meaning in this loss, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/307   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap   Support the show via Ko-Fi - go to ko-fi.com/summerinnanen and you can make a monthly contribution. For as little as $5 a month, you can help to keep this show on the air for another season and you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk.” 

    #306: Season 10 Premiere - changes and what to expect!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 20:00


    This is the premiere of Season 10 of Eat The Rules. I'm giving you an update on some changes that are happening and what to expect from this season Show notes: summerinnanen.com/306 In this episode, I talk about: - Why I started a ko-fi account - what it is and how you can contribute - Big changes that are happening for me professionally and why I'm making those changes - What this means for my business moving forward - Why this will be the final year that I run You, On Fire - Ways that you'll be able to work with me this year - Where to start if you're newer to the show - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/306   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #305: Feeling Stuck with Body Acceptance? 5 Reasons why…(Body Image Series) Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 21:33


    I'm revisiting the body image series, breaking down 5 reasons we struggle with body acceptance and how to work through these struggles.  Show notes: summerinnanen.com/305 In this episode, I talk about: - How the culture we live in can make body acceptance a challenge, - What being stuck with body acceptance can look like, - How dieting is addictive and a coping mechanism, - That we've been conditioned to believe we should be able to control weight, - The importance of community in this work, - The difference between intellectually getting it and being intentional about putting it into action, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes: www.summerinnanen.com/305   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #304: New! Trends influencing our body image and more with Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 42:56


    I'm joined by Amapoundcake - we are talking about some of the trends we're seeing that are influencing body image and body liberation, including the proliferation of weight loss drugs and our culture's fixation with looking younger. We also talk about the Body Image Coach Certification program and our experience with the new format. Support the show via Ko-Fi.com/summerinnanen and for $5 a month, you'll get my mini-course “Conquering Negative Body Talk” Show notes: summerinnanen.com/304 In this episode, we talk about: - What the new format of our Body Image Coach Certification program looks like and what we love about it, - Why it seems that we're at a moment of regression, - That body positivity was never going to eradicate weight stigma, - That messaging from the health community is full of anti-Blackness, ableism, and classism, - That the goalpost is always moving, - How this is going to shape the future generations, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes:  summerinnanen.com/304   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #303: 10 examples of Body Neutrality…(Body Image Series) Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 19:03


    I'm revisiting the body image series, talking about what body neutrality looks like in everyday life with some specific examples. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/303 In this episode, I talk about: - Two questions I ask to determine body neutrality, - How it's really hard to be neutral about your body in a culture that has body hierarchies, - That body neutrality refers to your own perception of your body, - Why I like body neutrality as a starting point, - Ten specific examples of body neutrality, - That's it's about reducing the emotional charge of negative thoughts, not getting rid of them all, - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes:  summerinnanen.com/303     Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #302: How to Know if you Have a Healthy Body Image (Body Image Series) Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 16:23


    I'm revisiting the Body Image Series, talking about how to know if you have a healthy body image and the number one tool I use with clients to assess this. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/302 In this episode, I talk about: - What it means to have a positive body image, - How self-worth is at the core of body image, - Why it's important to be able to measure it, - Some of the signs and symptoms I look for in assessing body image, - How it shows up in different areas of our life, - Your free copy of my Body Image Benchmark Quiz,  - Plus so much more!  Get the shownotes:  summerinnanen.com/302         Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #301: What is Body Neutrality? (Body Image Series) Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 25:18


    I'm revisiting the Body Image Series, talking all about body neutrality - what is is and isn't, what it looks like in real life, the stages people go through to get there, and the key elements to getting body neutral. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/301 In this episode, I talk about: - How I like to reframe body neutrality as a way to get more joy out of life, - How it allows you to make decisions based on what's best for you, instead of the best way to lose weight, - That everyone's journey is different and that we have to meet ourselves where we're at,  - That the core of this work is knowing who you are and your value outside of how you look, - The importance of challenging the beliefs you have and developing beliefs that support unconditional support and love for yourself, - How embodiment and body neutrality go together. - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/301

    #300: 5 Lessons on Body Image After 10 years of This Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 28:48


    This is episode 300 and the 10 year anniversary of this podcast. To celebrate I'm reflecting on 5 of the key lessons I've learned about body image throughout the years of doing this podcast. It's part cultural critique, part rant, and part love fest. And there is some optimism about the future. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/300 In this episode, we talk about: - How this podcast began, - How diet culture never actually changes, - That body standards are always changing and the target is always moving, - Why we have to opt out of the cultural standards, - That it takes so much courage to do this work and it's not a quick fix, - The origin and evolution of the body positive movement, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/300   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #299: What's Behind Your Body Image Struggles with Jessi Kneeland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 38:00


    I'm joined by Jessi Kneeland, a queer and non-binary body image coach, speaker, and author of the book BODY NEUTRAL: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues. We are talking about why body image struggles are not a thinking problem and how we need to understand our deeper needs to identify the source of our struggles. We also talk about the 4 body image avatars Jessi uses to help you identify the source of your struggles. Plus, Jessi's experience with gender identity and expression and how that influenced their relationship with their body. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/299 In this episode, we talk about: - Their shift from personal training to body image coaching, - The impact of working in the fitness industry on their own body image, - How their body image work helped and supported them as they explored their gender identity, - Advice for someone experiencing gender dysphoria, - The issues and pressure with body positivity, - Why body image issues are vital on a subconscious level, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/299   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #298: Understanding Health Beyond Weight with Ashantis Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 37:32


    I'm joined by Ashantis Jones, Therapist, Mental Health Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness Instructor. We are talking about how ADHD, Autism, and anxiety influenced Ashantis' relationship with her body. We're also talking about why it's so important to understand the social determinants of health when we have conversations about health and how we can change our relationship with movement, plus the difference between coaching and therapy. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/298 In this episode, we talk about: - How she got into body liberation and the work she does, - The importance of talking about fitness in eating disorder recovery, - How capitalism has impacted how we view fitness, - How she encourages people to find joy in movement again after it has been tarnished, - That there's a reason that the social determinants of health is not being taught, - Why we need such a variety of people practicing weight inclusive therapy and coaching, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/298   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #297: Weight Loss Medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, GLP-1s) with Dr. Asher Larmie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 57:25


    I'm joined by Dr. Asher Larmie, Transmasculine weight-inclusive GP and leading expert in weight stigma. Asher is breaking down everything you need to know about weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. We talk about what the research says about the long-term effects of these medications, their side effects, how much weight you might lose and then gain back on them, and what the health benefits/risks might be. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/297 In this episode, we talk about: - What GLP-1 medications are and how they work, - The dangers and unknowns of these drugs, - The parallels between these drugs and oxycontin, - What the studies show about long-term weight loss from these medications, - What happens when someone comes off the drug, - Advice for if a doctor is encouraging you to take these medications, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/297   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #296: Finding purpose beyond dieting (Laura's Story / YOF Spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 24:22


    I'm sharing Laura's story who was one of the incredible women who worked with me during the You, On Fire program. She talks about how she was consumed with body and food thoughts and had been on and off diets for nearly 3 decades. She shares how she learned to accept her body and how that's unlocked so many great things in her life. You'll find all the links mentioned in this podcast at summerinnanen.com/296.   You, On Fire is the online group coaching program that gives you a step-by-step way of building up self-worth beyond your jean size with personalized coaching from me and lifetime access to the program—so you can break out of the diet culture cage, get free from body shame and live your fiery, free, untamed life. Go here to get all the details and get on the waitlist: summerinnanen.com/youonfirewaitlist Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/296   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #295: Aging, Body Image and Sexuality (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 33:28


    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 change as we age as a result of hormonal changes as well as aging in general, - The “breaks vs accelerator” framework as it relates to sexual desire, - That it's not uncommon to have lower sexual desire during perimenopause,   - Some of the perimenopause symptoms that can create changes in sexual functioning, - Why perimenopause can cause an increase in pelvic pain,   - Some of the results of the studies that have been done of this topic, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/295 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #294: Perimenopause and Body Image (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 31:42


    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 dieting can put you in a more vulnerable position as your body changes with age, - The other stressors that impact body image during this time, - Why this time in life can also be liberating, - The importance of unpacking our beliefs around aging, - The importance of resilience and how to strengthen it, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/294 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #293: Drinking and diet culture with Lael Atkinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 34:01


    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 episode, we talk about: - The similarities in how dieting and drinking are marketed to us, - That society encourages us to both drink and diet, - How their drinking was intertwined with their body image and their queerness, - The stats on the co-occurrence between eating disorders and substance abuse, - Ways that drinking and dieting are the same, - Advice to someone starting to visit their relationship to alcohol, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/293 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #292: AITA Diet and Body Edition Part 2 - with Vinny Welsby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 29:16


    In this episode, I'm cohosting with my best buddy Vinny Welsby. Have you ever read the “Am I The Asshole” 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 dissonance we see in the responses, - How you can hear the anti-fat attitudes in what people write, - How we would have handled these situations, - How people's own self-esteem influences how they treat and view the people around them, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/291 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #291: AITA Diet and Body Edition Part 1 - with Vinny Welsby

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 31:07


    In this episode, I'm cohosting with my best buddy Vinny Welsby. Have you ever read the “Am I The Asshole” 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, - That people's bias can create exaggerations in storytelling, - The incorrect assumption that someone's ability is related to their size, - How universal the experience of being fat shamed as a kid is and the impact it has on your future body image, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/291 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #290: How Core Beliefs Influence Our Body Image with Nia Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 35:57


    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 talk about: - Their relationship with their body growing up, - How the way we perceive our bodies as kids is so different, - The hardest parts of being in recovery, - What helped them the most in recovery, - That there's no one way to define body neutrality, - How if you work to benefit marginalized people, it benefits everyone, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/290 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #289: Beyond Body Neutrality with Tiffany Ima

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 35:48


    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 worse, - How the diet culture mentality remained even after she was recovered from her eating disorder, - What she called her “personal recovery phase,” - The comment that led her to shift her mindset and find her current path, - How body neutrality helped her initially and why she no longer feels it's enough, - Why she worked to expand her idea of beauty and define her own beauty standard, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/289 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #288: Oprah & What to Do if Your Client Wants to Lose Weight with Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 37:12


    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 Image Coaching Foundations course. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/288  In this episode, we talk about: - Why we think people are wanting to lose weight, - Why we can't criticize people for wanting to lose weight, - The importance of owning your privileged and the power dynamic when working with clients, - What it means to be “stuck on your privileged” and how it can get in the way, - The importance of grace and empathy, - Who our new offering is for and how it differs, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/288  Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #287: Body Acceptance After Weight Loss Surgery (Janine's Story / YOF Spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 27:56


    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 at summerinnanen.com/287.   You, On Fire is the online group coaching program that gives you a step-by-step way of building up self-worth beyond your jean size with personalized coaching from me and lifetime access to the program—so you can break out of the diet culture cage, get free from body shame and live your fiery, free, untamed life. Go here to get all the details and get on the waitlist for the upcoming cycle: summerinnanen.com/youonfirewaitlist Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/287   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #286: Letting go of external validation (Samantha's Story / YOF Spotlight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 27:16


    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 program that gives you a step-by-step way of building up self-worth beyond your jean size with personalized coaching from me and lifetime access to the program—so you can break out of the diet culture cage, get free from body shame and live your fiery, free, untamed life. Go here to get all the details and get on the waitlist for the upcoming cycle: summerinnanen.com/youonfirewaitlist Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/286   Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #285: Help! I have a friend who “watches their weight” (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 18:01


    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, - Why weight loss doesn't actually increase self-worth, - How calling out your assumptions can help put things into perspective, - That dieting is usually not in alignment with our values, - The importance of finding community, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/285 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #284: Is Recovery From an Eating Disorder Even Possible? With Cole Kazdin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 33:14


    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 work being done by grassroots organizations and eating disorder survivors, - That there is not a standard of care in eating disorder recovery, - The lack of an agreed upon clinical definition of recovery and Cole's personal definition, - How freeing it was to realize that the inner voice is not yours, it's a voice that echoes systems of oppression, - The commonalities between the eating disorder treatment and weight loss industries, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/284 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #283: Dealing with Aging Body Changes (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 27:51


    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 experience weight changes as you age, - How we often neglect thinking about aging when doing body image work, - How my 3-phase framework for dealing with weight change applies here as well, - Some of the things you may find yourself mourning as your body changes with age, - That we need to look at what we believe and what's feeding those beliefs, - The importance of normalizing aging through finding variety in aging role models, - That aging is looked at differently across cultures, - How to reframe this as an opportunity to discover yourself, - That looking for community in different social circles is a critical part of the process, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/283 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #282: Similarities Between Anti-Aging Culture & Diet Culture (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 26:59


    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 ableism, - That once you're invested, you have to keep investing, - A question to ask yourself to bring awareness to where anti-aging is impacting your decisions, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/282 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #281: Building Confidence and Being Unashamed with Leah V

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 37:09


    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 body growing up and how it has evolved, - Growing up without any fat role models in pop culture, - How she found herself by breaking free of the expectations of her identities, - How she got into modeling, - The tools she uses to feel confident, - Advice for people who are fat and dating, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/281 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #280: Dealing with Weight Changes (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 32:25


    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 processing your feelings and grief, - That self-compassion is integral and it is not the same as positive self-talk, - What it means to see yourself as a whole human, - That acceptance gives you time, energy, and freedom back, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/280 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #279: When You Fear Weight Gain (Body Image Series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 23:55


    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 reframes to help you move past this fear, - Plus, 4 things we have to be doing on an ongoing basis to undo this conditioning, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/279 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #278: Season 9 Premier - changes, survey results, and what to expect from this season

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 17:30


    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 the summer, - What topics you want more of this year, - The top episodes from last season and where to start if you're newer here, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/278 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #277: Body Image Series: When you “intellectually get it” but still feel bad in your body (Revisited)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 24:51


    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, - Where “intellectually getting it” sits within the 4 stages of acceptance and how to bust past that barrier, - Why you have to be intentional about challenging your negative thoughts, - That it's normal to still have bad body days, - ONE question to visit daily to propel you towards giving less F's about your body, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/277 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #276: Body Image Series: What to do if you still want to lose weight (the answer might surprise you) (Revisited)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 25:16


    #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 them, - A way to visualize how your brain evolves to think about self-doubt and self-compassion, - How our negative thoughts tend to stick more than the positive ones, - The TWO things that need to happen in order for our thoughts to change, - The ONE question to ask yourself to start to work on changing your negative body thoughts, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/276 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #275: Image Series: 4 Misconceptions About Body Acceptance (Revisited)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 36:08


    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 continuous, - Why this work is not about eliminating self-doubt completely, - Facing and rejecting the fears that keep us from acceptance, - The resilience that comes out of doing this work, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/275 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

    #274: Body Image Series: Where Our Body Image Comes From (Revisited)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 27:49


    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 our culture has taught us that only certain bodies are worthy, - Beauty as social currency, - How the desire to fit beauty standards is hardcoded in our DNA, - How external systems of oppression create internalized oppressions, - Questions you can use to examine your past and be curious about where your body image came from, - Plus so much more! Get the shownotes: summerinnanen.com/274 Get the free 10-Day Body Confidence Makeover with 10 steps to feel better in your body at summerinnanen.com/freebies If you're a professional who has clients or students that struggle with body image, get the Body Image Coaching Roadmap for professionals at summerinnanen.com/roadmap

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