Episode 52 - How To Get Your Summer Body

In this bold and honest episode, I break down the myth of the “summer body” and why it’s time we finally let it go. As Gen X women, we were raised in the depths of diet culture—from cabbage soup diets to cardio obsession—and those messages are still echoing in our heads, especially during midlife and menopause.

But here’s the truth:
 Your body is already a summer body. And no, you don’t need more discipline—you need more self-respect, autonomy, and truth.

I dive into:

• The toxic legacy of 80s/90s diet culture
• The diet industry’s new focus on menopausal women
• How BMI is outdated, flawed, and rooted in racism
• Why health and size are NOT the same
• A powerful reminder that summer is for living, not hiding

Plus, I share real-life stories—from Tracy Moore to a brave Ozempic webinar guest—that highlight the dangers of chasing thinness at all costs and the importance of redefining health in this season of life.

This is your wake-up call, your pep talk, and your permission slip to show up exactly as you are.

Because midlife isn’t a decline—it’s a rebellion. And you deserve to enjoy every damn second of it.

Thank you for listening and I would like to remind you that I have an amazing event coming up!

Registration is now OPEN for our next Flip Flops & Hot Flashes retreat in Cahuita, Costa Rica January 31 - February, 2026.

If you want to learn more, just go to flipflopsandhotflashes.com

Thank you for listening.