Fearless Rebelle Radio With Summer Innanen - Body Image, Body Positivity, Self-help, Feminism

In this episode I interview Louise Androlia - Holistic Empowerment Coach, Artist, Tarot Reader and general Magic Maker - on the art of surrendering and letting go of control. We talk about: What it really means to let go of control. How this can benefit all areas of your life. How to start practicing letting go of control. How to reconnect to ourselves to embody self-love. Why lighting up our spirit is integral to building self-worth. Plus so much more!

In this episode I chat with Lauren Schoenfeld - Registered Dietitian, writer and a woman I love - all about adrenal fatigue. What it is, the hidden causes and how to know if you have it. Why your 'healthy' diet might actually be making you less healthy. Why overtraining and undereating are often causes of adrenal fatigue. Why emotional health is equally important to overall healh. How to heal and recover from adrenal fatigue. Plus so much more!

The Fat Girl Food Squad is a blog and community aiming to provide a safe and positive environment for all bodies, while showcasing those who label and identify themselves as fat and endeavouring to breakdown the stereotypes and barriers that surround such a controversial three letter word. In this awesome episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I have the honour of interviewing Vanessa and Alex from the Fat Girl Food Squad - we chat about the word fat, body positivity, health at every size, how to step into your fears to be more confident and so much more! In this episode, we chat about: Vanessa and Alex's journey into owning who they are and becoming part of the Fat Girl Food Squad Why there is a need for the Fat Girl Food Squad The word Fat - why we need to reclaim it and how you can start doing that Why fat does not equal unhealthy and the ridiculous stereotypes that perpetuates this What health at every size really means Why there is a fat girl inside all of us What confidence means to Vanessa and Alex What t

Have you ever dreamed of quitting your job and moving to a tropical paradise to spend your days enjoying a leisurely breakfast and walking on the beach? Then you don't wait to miss this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio! I interview Nadine Hays Pisani - author and former workaholic east coaster – on how she and her husband sold their possessions and moved to Costa Rica to spend their days swinging in a hammock. In this episode, we chat about: Nadine's incredible story of how she and her husband became sick from the rat race and decided to sell all of their possessions and move to Costa Rica What triggered her decision to make such a radical change How she overcame fears and countless naysayers to make her dream come true The specific moment that prompted her to make this change What it was like to adjust to life in Costa Rica How she adjusted her Type-A personality to fit with the pura vida lifestyle The challenges and benefits of living in Costa Rica How you can follow your dreams and get off the redundant

I interview Shawn Stevenson - bestselling author, speaker and host of The Model Health Show – on both men's and women's body image issues. His perspective is incredible - you don't want to miss this episode! In this episode, we chat about: Shawn's incredible story of recovering from a degenerative spine disease through food, movement, sleep and love The doctrine of signatures as a template to finding foods to support and rebuild various aspects of ourselves How we all have a female template and that when we become disconnected from this it reduces our compassion and well-being The issues that men struggle with when it comes to body image and why this sources from comparison How male representation in the media has evolved and become more unrealistic over the past decades Is it more socially acceptable for men to have disordered eating behaviours? Why the primal part of men's brains makes them desire women who appear more fertile - in other words, women with extra body fat In other cultures being thicker is c

This week, we meet Mia - a coach, entrepreneur and single mom of 2 boys - who did Rock Your Body in May of last year.   

Welcome to the Rock Your Body Spotlight series! Where we meet three inspirational "Rockstars" and hear about their journey to food and body freedom. This week, we meet Erin - a busy mom of 5 - who worked with me in the latter part of 2014. 

Welcome to the Rock Your Body Spotlight series! Where we meet three inspirational "Rockstars" and hear about their journey to food and body freedom. This week, we meet Celeste who did Rock Your Body in spring 2014 and regained her inner smile.

In this fantastic episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, I interview Cyndi Springford - Certified Eating Psychology Coach, personal trainer and creator of the Love Your Body Project  – about building self-trust, exercise addiction and cultivating unconditional body acceptance. We talk about the most important exercises and books that helped Cyndi to overcome years of obsessive dieting and exercise and cultivate self-love. Why sitting with feelings is necessary to do the inner transformation that will give you long-lasting change. Why 'just eat real food' is not a healthy way to think about food. How to empower yourself to learn self-trust and eat without external cues, without being afraid you'll never stop eating ice cream. The importance of giving up control and focusing on the process rather than the outcome. How to know if you have an unhealthy relationship with exercise or exercise addiction. How to overcome exercise addiction. PLUS SO much more...

In this fantastic episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, my friend Kaila Prins - health coach, blogger, tweeter, podcaster  – talks openly about her journey with an eating disorder and why choosing discovery not recovery is what helped her love the heck out of life, plus so much more! In this episode, we chat about: Kaila's journey from runner to clean eating body builder to vegan yogi to anorexic and back again and how she overcame her identity crisis to live the life she had desired all along. What it means to choose discovery not recovery to regain emotional health. Why our quest for validation prevents us from stepping into our own identity. How to discover a life and identity beyond food and fitness. How to change your mindset to eat what you want while managing food sensitivities. Why this idea that Paleo will make you 'effortlessly lean' is drives many women (and men!) into an unhealthy obsession with food. Why telling your story can sometimes be dangerous to our healing. PLUS SO much more...

In this must-listen-to episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, Caitlin Constantine - writer, runner and triathlete  – talks about how women can build confidence, become self-actualized and move past impostor syndrome in a world where women are so often boiled down to their superficial beings. We chat about: How the portrayal of women in fitness has evolved in the last couple decades - progress or hindrance? Why a 'willingness to try' builds your intrinsic sense of confidence. Why having a network of supportive and positive people and being willing to 'fake it' are critical to helping you push past your limitations. How our culture enforces impostor syndrome in women and how this manifests in our self-image. Why comparison hinders our confidence and simple ways to overcome it. What Caitlin thinks it means to be feminine. Caitlin's favourite fitness magazines for women. And SO much more...

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, Madelyn Moon – Holistic Health Coach, former fitness competitor, podcast host and blogger  – talks about how to overcome food fears, end food and diet obsession and be apologetically you. We chat about: How Madelyn broke free of food and exercise obsession after years as a fitness competitor. The simple exercise that helped her to break free of her obsession with being thinner. How to overcome food fears and trust yourself around food. Why being unapologetically you is the key to fostering self-love. Plus everything about Madelyn's AWESOME 4 Weeks To Body Freedom program starting January 19th (doors close on Jan 18th!!)

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio, Steph Gaudreau - blogger, author, culinary mastermind, weightlifter and all around amazing – returns to the show to chat about the way women are portrayed in the strength world, how to eat to perform and her new book The Performance Paleo Cookbook. In this episode, we chat about: The mixed messages that we receive about strength leading to skinny, How Steph feels about the messaging that strong is the new skinny, How you can bust through your intimidations and get comfortable lifting weights, What foods most women lack in their diet that prevents them from getting stronger, How to know if you're eating enough to sustain your activity levels, When too much training starts to eat away at your health, Plus all about Steph's new cookbook “The Performance Paleo Cookbook" and so much more!

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio I interview Jenn Scalia of jennscalia.com - Jenn coaches smart, successful women on how to get clear on what they want, set boundaries and love themselves more. We talk all about how you can build confidence and self-efficacy, crush self-doubt and redefine selfishness to live the life you dream of.

In this episode, we chat about:How to listen to your inner body cues and cultivate forgiveness to enjoy the holidays instead of stressing over food and OMG I JUST ATE A WHOLE PIE. How to change your mindset to ditch the all or nothing mentality that leads to ‘throwing in the towel’ in December. Why your fear of losing control actually drives you to lose control and how to ditch that fear. The best way to make sustainable change instead of falling victim to the ‘starting over in January’ mentality. Whether you should make New Year’s resolutions. The problem with Paleo. Plus so much more!

In this episode of Fearless Rebelle Radio I interview Caitlin Weeks – blogger and author of the cookbook Mediterranean Paleo Cooking – on her journey to health and body acceptance, including how she won the battle against Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and how she used EFT to change her relationship with food and her body. I was blown away by all of Caitlin's insights on EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), so you definitely want to check this out because it can help you in so many ways!

In this episode I run solo and talk about the 8 fundamentals of having a good body image - plus, a sneak peek at my upcoming 21 Step Body Image Remix

Interview with Cindy Sexton – teacher, blogger and author of the cookbook Paleo Takes 5 or Fewer  – on how to empower kids to make healthy choices and how to fit simple and delicious meals into a hectic lifestyle. We talk about: How to empower young people to make healthy choices, without making them obsessed with dieting or food. Tips on incorporating good food into your life when you don't have a lot of time. Why you only need 3-5 ingredients to pull together a fab meal. Plus many more tips and practical advice on eating good food!

In this episode, I interview Nutritional Ninja Lisa Carpenter. We chat about: Why your body image issues don't go away even when you have achieved the 'perfect' figure. What accepting who you are really means (and does not mean) and the problem around thinking "I'll be happy when...".  A unique way of managing your emotional eating. What it means to be conscious when you are making decisions and why this is a key component to having a good relationship with food. Why being uncomfortable is critical to ditching the diet mentality. How to stop focusing on the negative and what you don't have, in order to improve your ability to maintain change. And so much more great content!

In this episode, I chat with Lauren Fowler about: One simple exercise (creating a bliss list) to help you to stop obsessing over food and your body. How to eat and live intuitively so you can break up with dieting. How to balance and prioritize health and food restrictions with eating whatever you want. Why feeding yourself with self-care and tending to your emotional needs is critical to eating intuitively. What is health at every size and why does it matter. Plus so many more practical tips!