Summer Bodies, Heatwaves & Unlearning Diet Culture

Send us Fan Mail If you're based in the UK, you'll know that at the time of recording it was SUPER hot here. Hotter weather can often bring up body image concerns, that may have kept themselves hidden under the layers of autumn, winter and spring. Key Takeaways: Summer can bring body image struggles back to the surface — especially when we’re wearing less and comparing ourselves to unrealistic images online. Feeling uncomfortable in your body doesn’t mean you’re failing at body acceptance; it means you’re human. There’s a huge difference between living in your body and constantly viewing it as an object to be judged. Seasonal eating is normal — craving lighter foods in hot weather isn’t automatically “being good.” Diet culture can make even intuitive choices feel moralised or tied to weight loss. Movement, cold water, and getting outside can help reconnect us to our bodies instead of staying trapped in self-criticism. Support the show Please reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating/nutrition coaching and if you'd like to build strength or feel more comfortable in your skin, contact Christine . If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here . We appreciate you!