Eat the Rules with Summer Innanen

I chat with Theresa Larson – author of Warrior – on her struggle with bulimia while she was serving in the military and how she found the courage to ask for help and abandon the idea of “perfect”. In this episode, we chat about: • How Theresa battled with an eating disorder while doing service in the military and her road to recovery • What it was like to admit that she needed help – in the milita...

I chat with Vivienne McMaster – creator of Be Your Own Beloved, photographer and body image advocate – on how you can heal negative body image through selfies and choose compassion over critique in photos. In this episode, we chat about: • How Vivienne used photography to heal her body image and change her negative stories • How long it took Vivienne to start to see her body in a loving way throug...

In this episode, we chat about: Where our need to compare comes from, Why it is one of the last things to disappear on your way to body love, The cultural influence on our need to compare, Why looking at comparisons from a broader social perspective helps us to unpack why they occur, Our evolutionary need to compare and corresponding emotional response, 9 steps you can take to end compare and desp...

In this episode I run solo and answer YOUR questions on: What to do when you can’t shake the feeling that you’d be better if you were thinner, why we really can’t let go of control around food, how to overcome beliefs and shame around attractiveness, how to know when it’s emotionally safe to start a movement practice after having a not-so-great relationship to it in the past, how to make movement...

I chat with Ragen Chastain – author, speaker, activist and internationally recognized thought-leader on self-esteem, body image and HAES – on size stigma, HAES, why every body deserves respect, her experiences training for an Ironman and SO much more. In this episode, we chat about: • How Ragen went from having an eating disorder to becoming a fat activist • How her research led her to Health At E...

I chat with Chrystal Bougon – Owner & Resident Curvy Girl at Curvy Girl Inc and activist – on feeling sexy at every size, reclaiming the word fat and the importance of sexual pleasure as self-care. In this episode, we chat about: • What loving your body means to Chrystal • The spark that fired her up to start Curvy Girl Lingerie • Why she identifies as a fat woman and the importance of reclaiming...

I chat with Laura and Marie a.k.a Sassy and Pearl – Registered Dieticians and podcasters – on how to make healthy changes in your life without becoming obsessive and why they live by the “no shame in your game” motto. In this episode, we chat about: • Their various experiences with dieting and not dieting (some people don’t do it!) • Why you don’t need a 6-pack to be healthy • The importance of fu...

I chat with Kelsey Miller – Creator of The Anti-Diet Project at Refinery29 and Author of Big Girl – on her journey out of disordered eating, what she learned about herself from giving up dieting and how she moved from the role of sidekick to leading lady in her life. In this episode, we chat about: • How Kelsey’s first extreme diet at the age of 11 planted the seed and kept her hooked on “the mani...

I interview Chris Sandel – Nutritionist – on the physiology of the restrict-binge cycle, the fallacy of weight control and dieting and how to learn to trust your body again. In this episode, we chat about: • How Chris realized that his weight was not in his control and how that shaped his approach with working with clients • The physiology of the restrict-binge cycle and why we really can’t contro...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Nyk Danu – yoga and meditation teacher – on how she’s making yoga accessible for all bodies, how yoga and meditation can help improve your body image and how to change the negative thoughts in your head. In this episode, we chat about: • On her journey from child model to body builder to body positive yoga instructor • How her personal experie...

In this episode, I run solo and use excerpts from my new book, Body Image Remix to talk about: What it means to have good body image, the different stages of loving your body, imperfection, being unapologetic, how to let go of what other people think and why our culture reinforces poor body image. Get the book for free at summerinnanen.com/freebook

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Jennie Ormson – Clinical Social Worker – on why revisiting the stories of our past is an important way to uncover limiting beliefs and how to create a new legacy for yourself to have a good relationship with food and your body. In this episode, we chat about: • On why the cross-over of emotions, food and power is a lethal mix • The importance...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Katie Dalebout – speaker, life coach, author and blogger – on how to change your beliefs to build self-worth and trust using journaling, meditation and spirituality (in a non-woo-woo way!). In this episode, we chat about: • How Katie’s obsessing with “health” turned into an eating disorder and how she recovered from this • The thoughts she had...

I interview Ruby Roxx – plus size model and Editor In Chief of Beauty Mark Magazine – on how she courageously fought back against a very public body shaming incident, how she overcame the criticism and how to embrace who you are. We chat about: How Ruby entered into the world of modelling and how this helped boost her confidence, Ruby’s brave reaction to the recent public body shaming incident tha...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Maggie Quinn – co-owner of Strong Body Whole Heart and Integrative Coach Professional – on how our emotional blocks keep us stuck, embracing our dark parts to love yourself and what it means to be authentic. In this episode, we chat about: • Maggie’s story of how she overcame a 30+ year eating disorder • The importance of allowing yourself to...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Kate Callaghan – Holistic Nutritionist, Dietician, Personal Trainer and Lifestyle Coach – on her struggles with body image and how to heal Hypothalamic Amenorrhea.  In this episode, we chat about: • Kate’s experience with exercise addiction, under-eating and hypothalamic amenorrhea • How she cultivated worth and rediscovered her identity outsi...

Isabel is back! I interview Isabel Foxen Duke – Certified Health Coach and Emotional Eating Expert – on how diet culture perpetuates the diet-binge cycle, overcoming shame around weight and what ‘normal’ eating is. We chat about: How Isabel went on her first diet at age 3 and never knew ‘normal’ eating. The role of social prejudice in her battle with food. Why diet culture perpetuates the diet-bin...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Laura Jackson – co-founder of FIT CHICKS and one of Canada’s top fitness professionals – on how she overcame an eating disorder, the toxicity of the fitness industry and how she is working towards redefining fitness for women. In this episode, we chat about:Laura’s path to recovery from a 15 year battle with bulimia. The darkside of fitness co...

In this episode, I interview Alen Standish – writer and podcaster – on how he overcame 15-20 years of binge eating and poor self-image to be a full time imperfectionist. In this episode, we chat about: How Alen overcame 15-20 years of binge eating and poor self-image. The role that perfectionism and shame played in his binge eating. His experience overcoming body image issues as a man and issues n...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Kelly Boaz – Holistic Nutritionist, writer and speaker – on overcoming fear of shame, redefining success and weight and how she overcame her battle with anorexia. In this episode, we chat about: How Kelly recovered from her 17 year battle with anorexia and helps other women do the same. Why eating disorders are not simply an issue of poor body...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Keri-Anne Livingstone – Certified Professional Coach, Impassioned Speaker and "Edu-tainer" – on radical self-acceptance, overcoming fear and how to be the truest version of ourselves. In this episode, we chat about: How Keri-Anne went through big life challenges to find joy. Why surrendering to our struggles can help us find gifts. What it mea...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Julie Kelly – consultant at Nourish Balance Thrive and new mom – on the B.S. around 'body after baby', body image before and after baby and navigating self-care as a new mom. In this episode, we chat about: Why 'body after baby' is BS and harmful to women's health and well-being. Julie's thoughts on 'mommy wars' and the competitive pressures o...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Tegan Westra – Body Love Wellness Coach, EFT Practitioner and leader of the body love revolution – on how she overcame bulimia and created a fulfilling life outside of food and fitness.  In this episode, we chat about: How Tegan healed herself after a battle with bulimia as a teenager. How she had to rediscover herself and seek fulfillment in...

I interview  Leanne Ellington  – writer, mad scientist, storyteller and body image rebel – on how to tame the B in your head and drop the weapons of control that keep you trapped in body shame.  In this episode, we chat about  How Leanne learned to accept herself after years of abusing her body both physically and mentally. How food and our bodies are used as weapons of control, judgment and compa...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Annette Sloan – founder of (w)holehearted, health coach, speaker and yoga instructor – on how to instill a good relationship with food in your kids, body image for teens and why getting naked at a bathhouse was a pivotal moment in Annette's journey to self-love. In this episode, we chat about: How Annette overcame her damaging relationship wit...