Millennial Body Image Project – Details, episodes & analysis

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!

Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey. https://www.patreon.com/c/millennialbodyimageproject/ 

Find your hosts:

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

On today's episode, we dive into the concept of the 'summer body’ and its roots in cultural and historical marketing strategies. (It’s a scam, we tell you!) We unpack the origins of the term “summer body” and provide tangible ways for you to opt out and embrace body neutrality. From the rise of beach culture post-World War II, to the modern-day pressures perpetuated by GLP-1’s and social media, we explore the evolution of body standards.Most importantly, we're giving you practical tips to opt out and feel good in your own skin all summer long. 

Additional body image support resources:

• 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!

Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey. https://www.patreon.com/c/millennialbodyimageproject/ 

Find your hosts:

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

Have you ever felt dismissed by your doctor because of your weight? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mara Gordon, a weight-inclusive physician based in Philadelphia, to explore the challenges of practicing weight-neutral medicine in a system rooted in weight-centric care. Dr. Gordon shares her journey from traditional medical training to adopting a compassionate, inclusive approach, highlighting the pervasive impact of fatphobia in healthcare and the systemic hurdles doctors face, including the complexities of insurance billing. Along the way, she offers practical strategies to empower patients to advocate for themselves and foster open, informed conversations with their providers.

Grab the Medical Weight Decline Card here!

Find our guest:

• Substack - Chief complaint : maragordonmd.substack.com 
• Instagram: @maragordonmd

Find your hosts:

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

Want continued access to weekly episodes?  Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey.

On today’s episode we dive into the complex relationship between body image, health, and societal perceptions. We explore how the idea of 'healthy looks' can be misleading and often dismissive of a person’s true mental and physical state, and society’s obsession with tying thinness to health and productivity. What can we do about it? Tune in to learn and discuss! 

Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey.

ICYMI: our podcast is bi-weekly now on the main feed! Want continued access to weekly episodes? Join us over on Patreon, or on Apple Podcast Subscriptions so you don't miss a thing. 

Resources mentioned:

• Episode: Do you need a cortisol detox?
• How food and body image impact relationship health with Elizabeth Earnshaw
• Overcoming New Year Body Image “Sunday Scaries”

Welcome to our best books of 2024 episode! As always, this is just for fun, talking about our favorite books of this past year, surprises and disappointments, plus talking about if some of the major hyped books are worth it are not. Let us know - what were some of your favorite books you read in 2024? 

Full list of books linked here!

Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey. 

Find your hosts:

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

If you struggle with having food and body image conversations with your partner, this episode is for you. Couples counselor Elizabeth Earnshaw (Liz Listens) joins your hosts today to help unpack food and body image stress and how it can negatively impact relationships. Elizabeth shares insights on mental load, trauma, and flooding, and how these factors can hijack relationships. We also explore how body image issues and differing health philosophies can affect partnerships, highlighting the need for creating boundaries and how to use the tool of coregulation to maintain a healthy relationship.

Resources mentioned:

• Liz' New Book: Til Stress Do Us Part
• Don’t miss next week’s episode: Do You Need a Cortisol Detox?

ICYMI: we're going bi-weekly! For weeks where there's no episode on the main feed - Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image and nutrition journey. 

Find your hosts:

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

On today's episode, we're diving into the anxieties and pressures that come with New Year's resolution season; which we’re calling 'The Post-Holiday Body Image Sunday Scaries.' Listen as we break down why these feelings of inadequacy arise, and how to combat them by adopting a more balanced and compassionate approach. We'll discuss practical tips for integrating health-promoting behaviors into your routine without falling into the traps of perfectionism or restrictive mindsets. Whether you're feeling burnt out or eager to reclaim your wellness in 2025, we’re here for you with actionable insights to help you find a sustainable middle ground.

Join us on Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriptions for bonus episodes and resources, access to the final episode of every month, and over 2 years of extra content to support you on your body image journey. 

Resources:

• How to get "back on track" for the new year WITHOUT restriction or perfectionism
• Setting new years intentions & goals from a non-diet, non-restrictive mindset
• What if I don’t want to exercise?
• Colostrum, creatine, and 75 no thanks I’m busy that day {Listener Questions Episode}

Find your hosts:

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

Reminder: the last episode of every month is available exclusively in our Patreon community and for Apple Podcasts bonus episode subscribers. Check it out here - patreon.com/millennialbodyimageproject

Let's talk about GLP-1's baby, let's talk about you and all the ways the Oprah Ozempic special is trying to not make you feel bad about your weight...but just bad enough to take these medications they're peddling. So let’s talk about: Shame, Blame, and the Weight Loss Revolution.

There is SO much nuance to this conversation, although we originally released it as a Patreon exclusive episode this spring, we wanted to share it with all of you too. So sit tight for a long, in-depth episode on our unfiltered thoughts on the Oprah Ozempic special, and what this means for us as all people in the wellness and nutrition space who have struggled with body and food "stuff".

Want more deep dive episodes like this every month? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/millennialbodyimageproject! 

Plus, check out our thoughts on the follow-up special, “Making the Shift” - Bonus episode: Making the Shift - shame, 'weight health', and where we go from here

Links & episodes mentioned:

• Episode: The Rise of Ozempic (our Ozempic 101 bonus episode from last year!)
• Episode: Big Food & anti-diet influencers??
• Episode: Natural ozempic - does it exist? 
• The Step 2 Study 
• Cristina & Dr. Rachel Millner talk the new (2023) AAP Guidelines 
• Katie Sturino’s WW post
• Article: New marketing push by Ozempic and others sparks body-positive backlash

Find your hosts:

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

In today’s episode of our holiday series we dive into strategies for managing body and diet talk with families for this season, particularly focusing on the impact it has on children. We discuss the importance of modeling positive body acceptance, creating a family value statement, and setting boundaries to protect kids from harmful messages. As always, we’re bringing practical advice for debriefing with your children after potentially harmful conversations, reinforcing body trust at home, and maintaining internal peace. 

Don’t miss the rest of the series:

• Setting Boundaries for a Peaceful Holiday Season 
• Body Image SOS
• Navigating Diet Talk at Holiday Events {Patreon exclusive}
• Check out the guide to Navigating Diet & Body Talk at Holiday Events here!
• Redefining fitness for a less stressful holiday {Patreon exclusive}
• Overcoming Holiday Overwhelm with ADHD {full episode}
• Your ADHD Holiday Survival Kit {Patreon exclusive}
• Holiday social media detox: how to not go broke  {shortie}
• Gentle Nutrition: Holiday Edition  {Patreon exclusive}
• PDF: Implementing Gentle nutrition during the holidays {Patreon exclusive}

Find your hosts:

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

Reminder: the last episode of every month is available exclusively in our Patreon community and for Apple Podcasts bonus episode subscribers. Check it out here - patreon.com/millennialbodyimageproject

In this episode, we're diving into how to survive holiday social media pressure, comparison, and FOMO - without breaking the bank. We chat about how to keep your peace and protect your wallet while still having a fun and festive season. Learn how to set boundaries, avoid unnecessary spending, and focus on what truly matters. No, you don’t really need the viral self-lighting Christmas tree…and please leave all the beige everything for a different season…

Bonus episode after last week’s - Your ADHD Survival Kit, then this week we’re releasing another bonus episode called Gentle Nutrition: Holiday Edition 

Don’t miss our bonus episodes & resources this week:

• Your ADHD Survival Kit
• Gentle Nutrition: Holiday Edition {Patreon Exclusive - Dec 13th}
• PDF Resource: Gentle Nutrition during the Holidays

Don’t miss the rest of the series:

• Setting Boundaries for a Peaceful Holiday Season 
• Body Image SOS
• Navigating Diet Talk at Holiday Events {Patreon exclusive}
• Check out the guide to Navigating Diet & Body Talk at Holiday Events here!

Other resources mentioned:

• Rent the Runway
• Nuuly

Find your hosts:

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

Reminder: the last episode of every month is available exclusively in our Patreon community and for Apple Podcasts bonus episode subscribers. Check it out here - patreon.com/millennialbodyimageproject