Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen
Episodes
#227: Death to Diets - What if you NEED to diet for health/mobility?
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know diets don’t work, but what if you need to lose weight for health/mobility? What about conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or s...
#226: Death to Diets - TV shows and movies that messed up our body image
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Welsb...
#225: Death to Diets - Toxic food and food addiction
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 loo...
#224: Death to Diets - Are before and after pictures helpful or harmful?
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 los...
#223: Death to Diets - The Most Ridiculous Diets
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am back with Vinny with episode 2 of Death to Diets and we are talking all about extreme diets. Vinny and I have picked our most "favourite" new die...
#222: Death to Diets - Boundaries & Diet Talk
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got something a little different for you this week…Death To Diets is a candid, honest chat led by professional body image coach Summer Innan...
#221: Body Image Coach Certification Program with Summer & Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by Amapoundcake, and we are announcing our Body Image Coach Certification Program. We talk about what body image coaching is, how we help...
#219: Diabetes Myths with Glenys Oyston & Rebecca Scritchfield
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined by registered dieticians Glenys Oyston and Rebecca Scritchfield, talking all about diabetes and how to manage everything from pre-diabete...
#218: What the Research Says About Weight Loss with Alexis Conason
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Alexis Conason, clinical psychologist, eating disorder specialist, and author of The Diet-Free Revolution, unpacking everything tha...
#217: How Diets Work (…and Don’t)
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting a classic episode which is an epic guide to how diets work and fail us, what dieting does to our body, how to recognize the diet ment...
#216: Will accepting my body make me unhealthy? (Body Image Series)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m responding to the question “Will accepting my body make me unhealthy?” I also explore how our culture has made us believe that being thinner...
#215: 5 Things That Hold Us Back From Having Confidence (Body Image Series)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking all about confidence - what it is, how to get it and 5 tips to help you gain more confidence, as part of the Body Image Series. Show not...
#214: All about Body Neutrality (Body Image Series)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking all about body neutrality - what it is and isn’t, what it looks like in real life, the stages people go through to get there, and the ...
#213: Rant on “love your body” & “body positivity” messaging (Body Image Series)
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m going on a bit of a rant about the mainstream messages about “love your body” and “body positivity,” and then I take a deep dive into wh...
#212 Part 2: Clients Share Their Journeys (You, On Fire Spotlight Series)
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 2-part episode I’m speaking to 4 incredible untamed women who will set you on fire… These are 4 of my clients who worked with me d...
#212 Part 1: Clients Share Their Journeys (You, On Fire Spotlight Series)
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 2-part episode I’m speaking to 4 incredible untamed women who will set you on fire… These are 4 of my clients who worked with me d...
#211: Movement Series: Body Positive Strength Training with Jenna Jozefowski
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Movement Series: This is another instalment of the movement series where I’m with Jenna Jozefowski, certified personal trainer and kettlebell instru...
#210: Movement Series: Body Positive Yoga with BK Yoga
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Movement Series: This is another instalment of the movement series where I’m joined by Alicia Ferguson and Paris Alexandra of BK Yoga Club, the firs...
#209: Movement Series: Intuitive Movement with Michelle Vina-Baltsas
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Movement Series: This is another instalment of the movement series where I’m joined by Michelle Vina-Baltsas, professionally trained coach and certi...
#208: Movement Series: Getting Away From All or Nothing Thinking with Jenna Doak
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Movement Series: This is another instalment of the movement series where I’m joined by Jenna Doak, co-owner and head trainer at Body Positive Fitnes...
#207: Movement Series: Movement as an Outlet with Steph Dykstra
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Movement Series: This is another instalment of the movement series where I’m joined by Steph Dykstra – creative director and martial arts coach ...
#206: Movement Series: 8 Ways to Heal Your Relationship to Exercise
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Movement Series: This is another segment in the movement series, a series of episodes to help you change your relationship to movement. In this episod...
#205: Movement Series: How I healed my relationship to movement
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Movement Series: I’m kicking off the movement series, talking about my history with exercise, when you might need to take time off, why we need to m...
#204: Why neglecting our needs makes body shame worse (Body Image Series)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about why our culture has normalized putting our needs last, why this increases body shame, what gets in the way of us putting our needs...
#203: Season 7 Premiere - Are MLMs like diet culture + What to expect this season
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the season 7 premiere of the podcast. I’m giving you a personal update on these past couple months off, what to expect from this season, som...
#202: Sexuality, Pleasure and Body Image - with Megan Stubbs
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Dr. Megan Stubbs, EdD, a sexologist, relationships expert, body image specialist, and author of Playing Without a Partner. We’re ...
#201: Body Image, Race & Gender - with Savala Nolan
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Savala Nolan, author of Don’t Let It Get You Down: Essays on Race, Gender, and the Body. We’re talking about Savala’s story o...
#200: 10 Lessons I’ve Learned as a Coach & Podcaster
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 200 and I’m sharing 10 lessons I’ve learned over the past 7 years of being a podcaster and coach. I talk about how I’m really se...
#199 Part 2: Clients Share Their Journeys (You, On Fire Spotlight Series)
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 2-part episode I’m speaking to 4 incredible untamed women who will set you on fire… These are 4 of my clients who worked with me ...
#199 Part 1: Clients Share Their Journeys (You, On Fire Spotlight Series)
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 2-part episode I’m speaking to 4 incredible untamed women who will set you on fire… These are 4 of my clients who worked with me d...
#198: Unapologetic Eating - with Alissa Rumsey
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Alissa Rumsey, registered dietitian, nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and the author of Unapologetic Eati...
#197: Redefining Health and Unpacking Healthism - with Rachel Molenda
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Rachel Molenda, Intuitive Eating & Body Image Coach and Host of the Fill Your Cup Podcast. We’re talking about the influence of h...
#196: Introversion, Burnout and Boundary Setting - with Sarah Salmon
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Sarah Salmon, TEDx speaker and Coach, who specializes in helping overwhelmed introverts get their energy back. We’re talking abou...
#195: Medical Fatphobia & Racism - with Danni Adams
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Danni Adams, body image coach, activist, and writer, about how fatphobia impacts Black communities, the adultification of Black gir...
#194: Why It’s So Hard to Stop Dieting (Body Image Series)
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about why it’s so hard to stop dieting, the addictive nature of diets, why this makes it so hard to break free, and what life is like ...
#193: Dieting & Body Shame As Coping Mechanisms (Body Image Series)
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about why dieting and body shame are often coping mechanisms, why that can make accepting your body so hard, and how they distract us fr...
#192: The Culture of Impossible Parenting - with Olivia Scobie
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Olivia Scobie, social worker and author of Impossible Parenting, about the culture of impossible parenting, its impact on our menta...
#191: Weight Set Point Theory & Your Relationship to it (Body Image Series)
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about the weight set point theory - what it is, how dieting impacts it, and why using it as a goal weight can be problematic to healing ...
#190: Body Image Ideals + Inside the Obesity Collective - with Louise Adams
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Louise Adams, clinical psychologist and founder of UNTRAPPED, about the hazardous influence of body image ideals in society and on ...
#189: Recovering from an Eating Disorder in a Fat Body - with Nic McDermid
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Nic McDermid, fat activist and intersectional feminist, about how fatphobia is rampant in the eating disorder recovery world and th...
#188: When you “intellectually get it” but still feel bad in your body (Body Image Series)
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’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...
#187: Does Body Acceptance Mean You'll Let Yourself Go? (Body Image Series)
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about what body acceptance really means, why it can feel counterintuitive to the way we’ve been conditioned to think, and game-changin...
#186: How NOT to respond to negative thoughts about your body… (Body Image Series)
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking all 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 I...
#185: What to do if you still want to lose weight (the answer might surprise you). (Body Image Series)
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking all about what to do if you still want to lose weight, and how the answer might surprise you. I also explore the things that cause us to...
#184: The Influence of Diet Culture in Black Communities and Church - with Joy Cox, PhD
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Joy Cox, PhD, researcher and author of Fat Girls in Black Bodies, about her path to body liberation and how she practices acceptanc...
#183: How to Trust Yourself Around Food - with Caitlin Ball
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Caitlin Ball, Health & Lifestyle Coach, about misconceptions around eating what you want, how to trust yourself around food, lettin...
#182: How to Overcome People Pleasing - with Victoria Albina
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Victoria Albina, Certified Life Coach and Breathwork Meditation Guide, about tuning into your inner child to heal, how to overcome ...
#181: How to Navigate Holiday Eating & Diet Talk - with Shana Spence
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Shana Spence, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, about how to navigate diet culture over the holidays, including what to do about f...
#180: Where Our Body Image Comes From (Body Image Series)
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m unpacking where our body image comes from and how to unpack your own body image origins, as part of the Body Image Series. Show notes: summerin...
#179: Why Diet Culture & the BMI are Racist - with Natasha Ngindi
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Natasha Ngindi - non-diet nutritionist, body image activist, Zumba instructor, and entrepreneur - about the BMI and diet-culture’...
#178: Being Authentically You - with Victoria Welsby
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Victoria Welsby – author, speaker, and body confidence expert - about reclaiming the word Fat, and how being your authentic self ...
#177: Season 6 Premiere: Where to start and what to do if you're on video calls all day
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the season premiere of season 6 of the podcast. I’m talking about why I changed the name, what you can expect from this season of the show,...
#176 Part 2: What My Clients Are Saying (You, On Fire Spotlights)
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special episode because in this 2 part episode I’m speaking to 4 incredible women, whom I’m willing to bet will have pieces of their story...
#176 Part 1: What My Clients Are Saying (You, On Fire Spotlights)
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special episode because in this 2 part episode I’m speaking to 4 incredible women, whom I’m willing to bet will have pieces of their story...
#175: 4 Misconceptions About Accepting Your Body (Body Image Series)
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m unpacking 4 misconceptions about body acceptance that will help you shift your perspective and make accepting your body easier, as part of the ...
#174 Part 2: My Story & Lessons Learned From Recovering From Chronic Dieting/Body Hate
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this episode, for the first time I'm sharing my story about my history with dieting and body hate and the lessons I learned along the wa...
#174 Part 1: My Story & Lessons Learned From Recovering From Chronic Dieting/Body Hate
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this episode, for the first time I'm sharing my story about my history with dieting and body hate and the lessons I learned along the wa...
#173 - Finding Your Purpose Outside of Dieting and Appearance - with Shirin Eskandani
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Shirin Eskandani - life coach, public speaker and writer – about how to find your purpose beyond dieting and appearance and how ...
#172 - Aging, Agism and Body Image - with Michelle Vina-Baltsas
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Michelle Vina-Baltsas about agism, how to manage body changes as you age, the increased expectations put on women as they age and...
#171 - Using Stories To Heal Trauma & Change Our Culture - with Michelle Auerbach
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Michelle Auerbach - Author of Resilience: The Life-Changing Skill of Story - we talk about how you can use stories to heal trauma,...
#170 - Anti-Diet & Intuitive Eating 101 - with Christy Harrison
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Christy Harrison - anti-diet registered dietitian and author of Anti-Diet - about the history of diet culture and beauty standards...
#169: Fitness, Racism and Body Image - with Chrissy King
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Chrissy King - writer, speaker, strength coach - about the intersection of racism and fitness culture, the importance of anti-raci...
#168: Healing Body Image With Photos - with Lindley Ashline
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Lindley Ashline, Photographer and creator of Body Liberation Stock and the Body Love Box about how images and photos can be a powe...
#167: Mental Health Self-Care - with Jennifer Hollinshead
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Jennifer Hollinshead, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Founder of Peak Resilience. We talk about how to navigate feelings of unc...
#166: Using Spirituality To Heal Your Relationship With Food & Your Body - with Elizabeth Hall
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Elizabeth Hall, Certified Life Coach and Intuitive Eating Counsellor about what it means to have a spiritual practice (even if you...
#165: Feeding Kids Intuitively - interview with Virginia Sole-Smith
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Virginia Sole-Smith, author of The Eating Instinct about how food should be safe and comforting first and foremost, plus we chat a...
#164 Part 2: What My Clients Are Saying (You, On Fire Spotlights)
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special episode because I’m speaking to 4 incredible women, whom I’m willing to bet will have pieces of their story resonate with you. Th...
#164 Part 1: What My Clients Are Saying (You, On Fire Spotlights)
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special episode because I’m speaking to 4 incredible women, whom I’m willing to bet will have pieces of their story resonate with you. Th...
#163: How to Stop Caring About What Others Think (Body Image Series)
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about how to stop caring so much about what others think, what we can learn from fear of judgment and 7 ways to overcome it, as part of ...
#162: Overcoming Comparisons (Body Image Series)
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about why we compare, why comparisons are one of the hardest things to overcome and 8 actions to take to help you stop comparing, as par...
#161: Detaching From Thin Ideal (Body Image Series)
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about breaking the attachment to the thin ideal. Specifically, why it’s so hard to break the attachment to the thin ideal and how to i...
#160: Believing You Are Good Enough (Self-Worth). (Body Image Series)
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about what gets in the way of believing that we’re good enough, how to build self-worth and why it’s so damn important towards knowi...
#159: Intuitive Eating & Body Image (Body Image Series)
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about the relationship between body image and intuitive eating, as part of the Body Image Series. Grab your free worksheet - "Eat Like A...
#158: How To Feel Better In Your Body (Body Image Series)
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m talking about how to feel better in your body, as part of the Body Image Series. Grab your free worksheet with 5 actions to immediately feel bet...
#157: Alcohol Culture & Quitting Like A Woman - interview with Holly Whitaker
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Holly Whitaker author of Quit Like A Woman and founder and CEO of sobriety school Tempest, about how alcohol culture strips us of ...
#156: How Diet Culture Impacts Wellness - interview with Steph Gaudreau
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Steph Gaudreau, NTP, and author of The Core 4 about how diet culture impacts wellness, why Steph shifted her message to Intuitive E...
#155: Holiday “Overeating” & Weight Gain
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m running solo giving you everything you need on how to handle holiday “overeating” and weight gain. We also talk about how to overcome guilt ...
#154: How To Handle Holiday Diet/Body Talk
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m running solo giving you everything you need on how to handle holiday diet or body talk. We also talk about how to make boundary setting easier a...
#153 – Body Acceptance & Fat Positive Fertility with Nicola Salmon
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Nicola Salmon, fat-positive and feminist fertility coach and author of Fat Positive Fertility. We talk about how to accept your bod...
#152: What My Clients Are Saying (You, On Fire Spotlights)
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special episode because I’m speaking to 5 incredible women, whom I’m willing to bet will have pieces of their story resonate with you. Th...
#151: How Patriarchy & Capitalism Shape Self-Worth - interview with Graeme Seabrook
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m with Graeme Seabrook, certified life coach and founder of The Mom Center talking about how capitalism and the patriarchy shape the way we view ...
#150: Let That Stuff Go - interview with Nina Purewal
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m interviewing Nina Purewal, co-author of the bestselling book Let That Shhhh Go. We talk about how to work through negative thoughts, cultivating...
#149: Your Body Your Brand - interview with Kaila Tova
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kaila Tova, creator of the Your Body, Your Brand podcast is on the show talking about why so many women are dropping out of the workforce to become co...
#148: Season 5 Premier - On Motherhood
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Season 5 Premier of Fearless Rebelle Radio! I’m answering your questions about motherhood and talking about what I’m looking forward t...
#147: Playing Big Revisited – Interview With Tara Mohr
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with Tara Mohr – author of Playing Big and expert on women’s leadership and well-being. We chat about how to be...
#146: Navigating Body Image With Chronic Illness Revisited– With Ivy Felicia
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with with Ivy Felicia – Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Body Image Expert. W e chat about ho...
#145: Fattitude Revisited – Interview With Lyndsey Averill and Viri Lieberman
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with the creators of Fattitude - Lyndsey Averill and Viri Lieberman. We chat about fat acceptance, thin privilege ...
#144: The F-It Diet Revisited – Interview With Caroline Dooner
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with Caroline Dooner – Creator of The F-It Diet. We chat about Caroline’s approach to making eating easy and m...
#143: Reclaiming Fat Revisited – Interview With Chrystal Bougon
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with Chrystal Bougon – Owner & Resident Curvy Girl at Curvy Girl Inc and activist. We chat about feeling sexy at eve...
#142: Making Friends With Photos Revisited – Interview With Vivienne McMaster
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with my friend and colleague, Vivienne McMaster - creator of Be Your Own Beloved. We chat about how you can heal negati...
#141: Giving Up Dieting Revisited – Interview With Kelsey Miller
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with Kelsey Miller, author of Big Girl. We chat about her journey out of disordered eating, what she learned about hers...
#140: The Fallacies Of Weight Control Revisited – Interview With Chris Sandel
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with Nutritionist Chris Sandel. We chat about on the physiology of the restrict-binge cycle, the fallacy of weight ...
#139: Fighting Size Stigma Revisited – interview with Ragen Chastain
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with fat activist Ragen Chastain. We chat about size stigma, HAES, why every body deserves respect, her experiences tra...
#138: Health & Weight Revisited – interview with Glenys Oyston
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with awesome anti-diet Dietician Glenys Oyston. She blows up the BS on health and weight and talks about how you can foc...
#137: Radical Acceptance Revisited – interview with Keri-Anne Livingstone
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with one of my fav coaches Keri-Anne Livingstone on radical acceptance and how to become the truest version of yourself ...
#136: Stop Fighting Food Revisited – interview with Isabel Foxen Duke
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I’m revisiting my interview with Isabel Foxen Duke from 2014 all about how to stop fighting food. This was truly revolutionary then! Plus, I’ll be...
#135: Season 4 Finale - Maternity Leave Starts Now
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the Season 4 Finale of Fearless Rebelle Radio! I’m talking about what you can expect while I’m gone, what I’m looking forward to/terrifi...
#134: What My Clients Are Saying (You, On Fire Spotlights)
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's a special episode because I’m speaking to 4 incredible women, whom I’m willing to bet will have pieces of their story resonate with you. Th...
#133: Body Liberation – interview with Jes Baker
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jes Baker, author of Landwhale and Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls is on the show talking about the difference between body love and body liberatio...
#132: Diet Culture’s Impact on Women - interview with Virgie Tovar
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Virgie Tovar, author of You Have The Right To Remain Fat is on the show talking about why diet culture is so toxic to our self-worth, the influence o...