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The Summer Body is Bullshirt

Morganne Aaberg Season 1 Episode 11

It’s summer, which means the weather’s hot and the pressure to have a “summer body” is even hotter. In this episode, we unpack where that idea comes from, how it harms women, and what we can do to push back. From magazine covers to crash diets, we're shifting the focus from appearance to strength, function, and confidence.

PS - Any Good Place fans out there? If you don't get the "Bullshirt" reference in the episode title, this is your sign to discover one of TVs best shows! 

Further reading:

Read Anna Maltby's Refinery 29 article reacting to Women's Health outlawing "Bikini Body" on covers.

Content analysis of Women's and Men's Health Magazine covers found that all prominent captions were objectifying phrases. 

Check out the How-To Fitness Podcast's episode on toxic masculinity to learn more about the pressures that boys and men have to achieve unrealistic physiques. 

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