Replay: How to Protect Your Body Image This Summer

TW: body image, distorted body image

OUR HOSTS: 

Corinne Foxx - @corinnefoxx

Natalie McMillan - @nataliemcm and @shopnataliemcmillan 

What we're drinking: Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2020 


TOPIC: 

To kick off summer, we’re revisiting episode 95, which is all about navigating body image and ways to protect your mental health during this season. Perceived body image often isn’t based in reality一 it’s actually influenced by self-esteem, imagination, emotions, and physical sensations of and about our bodies. We believe that Hot Girl Summer is a mindset and we’re here to help you live out your Megan Thee Stallion dreams! 


In this episode, we discuss:

  • The four main aspects of body image 
  • The seven factors that influence how you feel about your body 
  • Examining how certain sports pressure people to conform to a specific body shape 
  • Why we need to stop using the term ‘summer body’
  • Reasons to ditch the scale 
  • Practicing positive self-talk 
  • Techniques for protecting your mental health on social media 


EPISODES MENTIONED

Episode 51: How to Practice Body Neutrality in the Age of Diet Culture with Dana Patterson

Episode 8: The Tea on Anxiety: How to Manage & Cope 


END OF THE SHOW: 

Corinne and Natalie introduce Hottie of the Week: Doja Cat 


WINE RATING:

Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2020  = 7 / Doja Cat 


WRAP UP:

To wrap up the episode, we play a new game called Guess the Same Word. It takes us a few rounds to get it, but we eventually land on the same Harry Potter related word! We’re not sure how we feel about this one, so let us know in the DMs if you have any game suggestions. 


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Each week, our hosts, Corinne Foxx and Natalie McMillan, cheers to the uncertainty of adulthood. And by “cheers,” they are being quite literal. A glass of wine (or two) makes this life “how to” podcast feel more like casual, after-work drinks with your best friend than a lengthy lecture. Budding business owners and best friends, Corinne and Natalie know first hand how hard it is to navigate life’s biggest milestones, from completing your first tax return to buying your first home. They often find themselves calling each other for advice, frequently asking, “Am I Doing This Right?” And thus a sisterhood of common confusion has been born. Am I Doing This Right? is not a your typical “how to” podcast. Why? Well, Corinne and Natalie aren’t experts - in fact, they’re far from it. They’re just two best friends with 26 years of life experience, and a whole lot of questions about today’s rapidly changing world. For example, How do I start my own business? Should I buy or lease my car? How do we survive student debt? What’s the best Hinge profile strategy? How do I balance work life and my personal life? Do I really need a 401k? The goal isn’t to provide all the answers, but to bring comfort to our audience knowing they aren’t the only ones asking the same questions. This evergreen podcast will act as a guide book for young people on how to kickstart their adulthood. This “learning along the way” approach makes this podcast less of a Ted Talk and more of a happy hour. For more life advice, follow us on Instagram: @amidoingthisrightpod Have a life question? We might answer it on our next episode! Email your life question to: amidoingthisrightpod@gmail.com For more information, visit amidoingthisrightpod.com