In this episode, we dive into the myths about 'healthy' summer eating and why you don't need to fall for the “detox, light, and grilled” trifecta if you don’t want to. You'll get practical tips on how to enjoy the season's bounty, stay hydrated, and tackle the confusing messages around diets and nutrition. Plus, we discuss how to handle food noise, perfectionism, and how NOT to get stressed about food at every summer event.

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Resources mentioned:

• How do you know if you’re eating enough?
• Your body is not a summer project
• Bonus episode: Yes, you still need to eat even if…

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• millennialbodyimageproject.com
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• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

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Welcome to our semi-annual episode where we talk about books, just for fun! All the books we talked about in this episode are listed here. Check out our previous episodes here: (Best of 2024, All Time Favorite Reads, Favorite books of 2023)

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• The American Library Association
• PEN America

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Struggling with body image this summer? You’re not alone. In this pep talk-style episode, we’re digging into the summer body pressure that tends to creep in—and what to actually do when you’re having a tough body image day.

You’ll get practical body neutrality tips, real talk about the summer bodies scam, and simple ways to stop the shame spiral before it starts. If you’re looking for support in coping with body image so you can enjoy your summer without guilt, this episode is for you.

Additional body image support resources:

• How to reroute negative body image thoughts: summer edition
• Summer body image support quiz
• How to make peace with weight gain
• Navigating body image struggles in the Ozempic era
• Workshop: how to navigate a Body Image Spiral with the EAP!

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• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition