Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen
341 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 363 ratingsEat the Rules is dedicated to empowering you to break free of societal standards, body shame and live life beyond the scale. Summer interviews the leading experts in body image, the anti-diet movement, self-help and intersectional feminism, covering a range of topics that include: body positivity, size acceptance, fat positivity, self-worth, self-esteem, intuitive eating and eating disorder recovery, health at every size and positive psychology. Summer also gives practical advice and shares personal experiences to help you accept your body and break free of diet culture. Summer Innanen is a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth and confidence and is the best-selling author of Body Image Remix.
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#294: Perimenopause and Body Image (Body Image Series)
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBI’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 di...
#293: Drinking and diet culture with Lael Atkinson
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.1 MBI’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...
#292: AITA Diet and Body Edition Part 2 - with Vinny Welsby
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIn 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 di...
#291: AITA Diet and Body Edition Part 1 - with Vinny Welsby
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn 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, ...
#290: How Core Beliefs Influence Our Body Image with Nia Patterson
February 06, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBI’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...
#289: Beyond Body Neutrality with Tiffany Ima
January 23, 2024 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBI’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...
#288: Oprah & What to Do if Your Client Wants to Lose Weight with Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams
January 09, 2024 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBI’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 B...
#287: Body Acceptance After Weight Loss Surgery (Janine’s Story / YOF Spotlight)
January 02, 2024 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBI’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...
#286: Letting go of external validation (Samantha’s Story / YOF Spotlight)
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBI’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 pr...
#285: Help! I have a friend who “watches their weight” (Body Image Series)
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBI’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, ...
#284: Is Recovery From an Eating Disorder Even Possible? With Cole Kazdin
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBI’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 w...
#283: Dealing with Aging Body Changes (Body Image Series)
November 14, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBI’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 ex...
#282: Similarities Between Anti-Aging Culture & Diet Culture (Body Image Series)
October 31, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBI’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, an...
#281: Building Confidence and Being Unashamed with Leah V
October 17, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBI’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 b...
#280: Dealing with Weight Changes (Body Image Series)
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBI’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 ove...
#279: When You Fear Weight Gain (Body Image Series)
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBI’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...
#278: Season 9 Premier - changes, survey results, and what to expect from this season
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBThis 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...
#277: When you “intellectually get it” but still feel bad in your body (Body Image Series Revisited)
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBI’m 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, as part of the Body Image Series. 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, -...
#277: Body Image Series: When you “intellectually get it” but still feel bad in your body (Revisited)
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBI’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: What to do if you still want to lose weight (the answer might surprise you) (Body Image Series Revisited)
August 22, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB#276: What to do if you still want to lose weight (the answer might surprise you) (Body Image Series Revisited) Description: I’m talking about negative body thoughts, exploring how NOT to respond to them and how to begin the work of changing them, as part of the Body Image Series. 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 t...
#276: Body Image Series: What to do if you still want to lose weight (the answer might surprise you) (Revisited)
August 22, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB#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 ...
#275: Image Series: 4 Misconceptions About Body Acceptance (Revisited)
August 08, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBI’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 i...
#275: Misconceptions About Body Acceptance (Body Image Series Revisited)
August 08, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBI’m unpacking 4 misconceptions about body acceptance that will help you shift your perspective and make accepting your body easier, as part of the Body Image Series. 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 i...
#274: Where Our Body Image Comes From (Body Image Series Revisited)
July 25, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBI’m 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, as part of the Body Image Series. 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, - H...
#274: Body Image Series: Where Our Body Image Comes From (Revisited)
July 25, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBI’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, - H...
#273: What We Get Wrong About Self-Care with Taylor Elyse Morrison
July 11, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBI’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...
#272: When Healthy Eating Goes Too Far - Recovering from Orthorexia with Esther Kane
July 04, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBI’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 an...
#271: Changing Beliefs About Fatness with Aubrey Gordon
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBI’m joined by Aubrey Gordon, co-host of Maintenance Phase and author of What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat and “You Just Need to Lose Weight” and 19 Other Myths About Fat People. We’re talking about how we can change beliefs about fatness within ourselves and in our culture, and how the proliferation of weight loss drugs will influence cultural beliefs about fatness. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/271 In this episode, we talk about: - What inspired her to write her latest boo...
#270: Aging and Body Image with Deb Benfield
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBI’m joined by Deb Benfield, Registered Dietician Nutritionist and pro-aging advocate. We’re talking about why concerns about aging and what that does to your appearance are starting when we’re younger, how aging creates vulnerability to diet and wellness culture, and how you can unpack your internalized ageism. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/270 In this episode, we talk about: - Why she started to focus more on the intersection of aging and body image, - How aging makes old eating disor...
#269: Body Image Coach Certification students share their experiences
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBDanni “Amapoundcake” Adams and I are together catching up with some of the past graduates of our Body Image Coach Certification program. They share what they got out of the program both personally and professionally. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/269 In this episode, we talk about: - Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams is back and we’re catching up with past graduates of our Body Image Coach Certification program, - What inspired these professionals to sign-up for the program, - How they got so...
#268: Debunking Wellness Claims with Christy Harrison
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBI’m joined by Christy Harrison, author of Anti-Diet and most recently The Wellness Trap. We’re talking about why, as a culture, we’re so obsessed with wellness and how social media perpetuates this. We’re also debunking some of the more common wellness claims and what to watch out for so that you don’t fall into the wellness trap. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/268 In this episode, we talk about: - Christy’s personal journey with “wellness” that led her to the work she does now, - How w...
#267: 300 Pounds and Running with Martinus Evans
May 30, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBI’m joined by Martinus Evans, author of Slow AF Run Club and creator of the page 300 pounds and running. We’re talking about how Martinus ran his first marathon after his doctor told him he was going to “lose weight or die.” We talk about his relationship with his body and movement and how running helped revolutionize his perspective and view of himself. We talk about how to overcome barriers to moving your body and why every body is a runner. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/267 In this epi...
#266: Eating Disorders as Anxiety Disorders with Chris Sandel
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBI’m joined by Chris Sandel, nutritionist and coach. We’re talking about what we can learn about eating disorders and diet recovery from the Minnesota Starvation Experiment, why eating disorders are like anxiety disorders, how treating eating disorders in this way can help with recovery, and Chris’s framework that he uses with clients to help them heal. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/266 In this episode, we talk about: - What the Minnesota Starvation Experiment was, - The symptoms noted ...
#265: From Personal Body Liberation to Collective Liberation with Chrissy King
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBI’m joined by Chrissy King, Author of The Body Liberation Project. We’re talking about Chrissy’s journey towards body liberation, how she was seeking proximity to whiteness via weight loss, the difference between body neutrality and body liberation and how we can all strive for collective liberation. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/265 In this episode, we talk about: - Her experience obtaining the “perfect body,” - Why white supremacy is a greater issue in body image than patriarchy, - T...
#264: Why “Dismantling Diet Culture” Isn’t Enough with Jessica Wilson
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBI’m joined by Jessica Wilson, MS, RD, and Author of It’s Always Been Ours. We’re talking about why “dismantling diet culture” isn’t enough, how ideas like “intuitive eating” can cause harm, and the conversations we really need to be having to make systemic change. We also talk about the relationship between anti-fatness and anti-Blackness and why perhaps GOOP isn’t the worst thing. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/264 In this episode, we talk about: - How Jessica got into this work and how ...
#263: Body Image Series: Why Self-Compassion is so Hard
April 18, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBBody Image Series: We often struggle with self-compassion and yet, it’s a fundamental skill to develop to heal your relationship with your body. I’m breaking down 5 reasons we struggle with self-compassion and how to overcome them. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/263 In this episode, I talk about: - That it’s very common to struggle with self-compassion, - Where it shows up in the work I do with my clients, - That compassion is like a muscle that needs to be used, - How our nervous sys...
#263: Why Self-Compassion is so Hard (Body Image Series)
April 18, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWe often struggle with self-compassion and yet, it’s a fundamental skill to develop to heal your relationship with your body. I’m breaking down 5 reasons we struggle with self-compassion and how to overcome them, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/263 In this episode, I talk about: - That it’s very common to struggle with self-compassion, - Where it shows up in the work I do with my clients, - That compassion is like a muscle that needs to be used, - How ...
#262: 7 Ways Perfectionism Hinders Body Acceptance (Body Image Series)
April 11, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBI’m breaking down 7 ways we bring perfectionism into body acceptance work and what to do instead. I also talk about how perfectionism and struggling with body image go hand in hand, and the importance of adjusting your measurements of success, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/262 In this episode, I talk about: - What perfectionism is, - What the diet cycle looks like, - Why aiming for no bad days and loving your body is an unrealistic expectation, - How ...
#262: Body Image Series: 7 Ways Perfectionism Hinders Body Acceptance
April 11, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBBody Image Series: I’m breaking down 7 ways we bring perfectionism into body acceptance work and what to do instead. I also talk about how perfectionism and struggling with body image go hand in hand, and the importance of adjusting your measurements of success. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/262 In this episode, I talk about: - What perfectionism is, - What the diet cycle looks like, - Why aiming for no bad days and loving your body is an unrealistic expectation, - How fear leads peop...
#261: Body Image Series: Feeling Stuck with Body Acceptance? 5 Reasons why…
April 04, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBBody Image Series: I’m breaking down five reasons we struggle with body acceptance and how to work through these struggles. I also talk about why it’s normal to struggle with this process and offer some examples from my own journey. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/261 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 be...
#261: Feeling Stuck with Body Acceptance? 5 Reasons Why… (Body Image Series)
April 04, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBI’m breaking down five reasons we struggle with body acceptance and how to work through these struggles. I also talk about why it’s normal to struggle with this process and offer some examples from my own journey, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/261 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, ...
#260: 10 Examples of Body Neutrality (Body Image Series)
March 28, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBI’m talking about what body neutrality looks like in everyday life with some specific examples. I also explore how body neutrality is a gateway to having more time and energy for things that will give you more purpose and satisfaction in life, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/260 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, ...
#260: Body Image Series: 10 Examples of Body Neutrality
March 28, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBBody Image Series: I’m talking about what body neutrality looks like in everyday life with some specific examples. I also explore how body neutrality is a gateway to having more time and energy for things that will give you more purpose and satisfaction in life. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/260 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 ne...
#259: Body Image Series: How to know if you have a healthy body image
March 21, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBBody Image Series: I’m 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/259 In this episode, we 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 ...
#259: How to know if you have a healthy body image (Body Image Series)
March 21, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBI’m talking about how to know if you have a healthy body image and the number one tool I use with clients to assess this, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/259 In this episode, we 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, - You...
#258: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture with Virginia Sole-Smith
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBI’m joined by Virginia Sole-Smith, Author of Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture. We’re talking about how our culture is fixated on both the health and therefore weight of children, as well as helping them be body positive and how these two conflict. She talks about how fat phobia shows up at the dinner table, the influence of social media on how we feed our kids, the role of fathers, and how to raise kids that fight anti-fat bias and advocate for change. Show notes: summerinnane...
#257: When You Still Have the Diet Mentality with Gillian McCollum and Tamsin Broster
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBI’m joined by Tamsin Broster and Gillian McCollum, anti-diet and body image coaches. We’re talking about binge eating and diet mentality and how to overcome it, why traditional “thinking based” strategies to stop a binge aren’t always enough, and why anxiety goes hand-in-hand with food restriction. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/257 In this episode, we talk about: - The difference between binge eating and emotional eating, - That binge eating looks different for everyone, - Why anxiety ...
#256: Identifying, Embracing and Honoring Your Needs with Mara Glatzel
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBI’m joined by Mara Glatzel, author of Needy and fellow coach. We’re talking about how to get in touch with our needs (and why it’s necessary to have needs), and how to move from a place of self-abandonment to one of self-partnership, radical self-care, and self-advocacy. She talks about the problem with traditional self-care and how you can honour your needs to strengthen your worth. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/256 In this episode, we talk about: - The moments that led Mara to this wo...
#255: Navigating Body Image When You’re Highly Sensitive with Ivy Felicia
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBI’m joined by Ivy Felicia, The Body Relationship Coach. We talk about what it’s like to be highly sensitive individuals, how this influences your relationship with your body, and why you might be more sensitive to things like rejection. We also talk about specific tools to use to learn to thrive if you feel like you’re more sensitive. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/255 In this episode, we talk about: - How Ivy came to the realization that she is a highly sensitive person, - What it mea...
#254 Part 2: Clients Share Their Journeys (You, On Fire Spotlight Series)
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this special 2-part episode I’m speaking to two incredible women who I've had the pleasure of working with in You, On Fire. In this episode, we meet Asya... Asya is a writer, speech therapist and mom to 3 kids. Her biggest frustration with her body was comparing it to others - especially at the gym. She loved the dance classes at her gym, but all she could think about was what was wrong with her body and how it compared to others and what others were thinking of her. She says, “...