The Biggest Loser, Friends, and Bridget Jones have a LOT to answer to when it comes to body image! In the fifth episode of Death to Diets, Vinny Welsby and I are talking about the tv shows and movies that did a number on our self-esteem. Have things gotten better recently or is it the same old BS, and were there ANY good shows from the ’00s that helped with body image?
ETR 226: TV Shows & Movies that Messed Up Our Body Image (Death to Diets)
The Biggest Loser, Friends, and Bridget Jones have a LOT to answer to when it comes to body image! In the fifth episode of Death to Diets, Vinny Welsby and I are talking about the tv shows and movies that did a number on our self-esteem. Have things gotten better recently or is it the same old BS, and were there ANY good shows from the ’00s that helped with body image?
ETR 225: Toxic Food & Food Addiction (Death to Diets)
We are exploring whether food is toxic and challenging the notion of food addiction in this rebroadcast of the Death To Diets mini-series. We also look at the new Jonathan Van Ness show called Getting Curious where they answered the question “Why Do I Love Snacks So Much?” Instead of a delightful foray into the wonderful world of snacks, this episode took a dark turn into debunked science from 1996, fatphobia, and food shaming. Fun! Vinny Welsby and I break down the BS around it and other “toxic” food myths.
ETR 224: Are before and after pictures helpful or harmful? (Death to Diets)
I am back with Vinny with episode 3 of Death to Diets and we are talking about before and after pictures. We talk about what we think about weight loss before and after pictures and our own experiences with them. And what about “body positive” before and afters, showing people who used to be thin and in diet hell and now heavier but at peace, are they good, bad, or something else? Join us for another incredible episode of Death to Diets!
Is The Idea of a Setpoint Weight Triggering Your Diet Mentality?
The weight setpoint theory (I talk about it in episode 83 of Fearless Rebelle Radio), is the idea that our body has a weight range that it functions optimally at. It suggests that our body works to keep us in this … Read More
FRR 83: Why Diets Don’t Work Transcript
Fearless Rebelle Radio Episode 83: Why Diets Don’t Work INTRO: This is Fearless Rebelle Radio, a podcast about body positivity, self-worth, anti-dieting, and Feminism. I am your host, Summer Innanen, a professionally trained coach specializing in body image, self-worth, and … Read More
Forget Emotional Eating, Let’s Talk About Emotional Dieting
I want to introduce you to an important concept that I’ve been thinking a lot about lately: Emotional dieting. You hear so much about “emotional eating” and how we use things like food to comfort and numb our emotions. What … Read More
“Get your body ready for summer”… Really?
This past week, I’ve walked by three places that have told me that I need to get my body ready for summer. “Get your body ready for summer.” What does that even mean? What am I getting it ready for? Let’s … Read More
Practicing Imperfection – Embrace The Grey
I reunited with swimming this summer – something I haven’t done since I was a lifeguard back in high school (I know… just like Summer from Baywatch. I haven’t heard that one before!). Unlike every land activity (with the … Read More
An Open Letter To Oprah: Why Your Investment In Weight Watcher’s Is Bad News For Women
Dear Oprah, I grew up religiously attending your daily 4pm sermons and you were someone who I admired as a young girl with big dreams. You are one of the people who ignited my feminist fire and introduced me to … Read More