Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen Summer Innanen

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.

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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!
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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!
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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

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!
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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

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

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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!
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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

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!
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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