Best Summer Innanen Podcasts (2025)

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#324: Our Body Image Tools, Health Fears & Looking Like Our Parents with Ivy Felicia (Part 2) 43:29

28d ago43:29

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I’m joined by Ivy Felicia, The Body Relationship Coach. This is part 2 of our 2-part discussion on navigating the evolving relationship we have with our bodies as we age. In this second part, we talk about the tools we lean on to support us through body image challenges, how ableism and the fear of losing our health influences our relationship with…

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Why Mike ‘The Situation’ Was Insecure About Jersey Shore Family Vacation 22:45

7d ago22:45

22:45

Jersey Shore, a reality television show that sparked backlash from politicians when it first aired, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new season of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. And while Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is a fan favorite, after a six year hiatus being off reality television, he wasn’t sure people would like the new person …

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Cory Michael Smith Embraces Chaos in Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead' 30:44

7d ago30:44

30:44

Four tech CEOs, drunk on power, reunite at a mountaintop home amid a global economic crisis they might be partially responsible for. "There is a power that is purchased by money, where they don't have to apologize for their behavior," Cory Michael Smith says about playing Venis in Jesse Armstrong's HBO film Mountainhead (May 31). "A lot of these gu…

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Tony Nominee Darren Criss on the 'Miracle' That Is 'Maybe Happy Ending' 42:58

8d ago42:58

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Darren Criss is an Emmy-winning actor, but deep down he's a musical theater nerd. Which is why he's so proud to be part of this year's Tony-nominated musical Maybe Happy Ending. "Everybody involved in [Broadway], we all work within a 10-some-odd block radius, and it is really like a campus celebration." For Criss, who plays Oliver, a robot in futur…

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How Jack Innanen Went from Social Media Star to FX's 'Adults' 24:12

8d ago24:12

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Everyone remembers life's growing pains right after you leave your parents' home. For Jack Innanen, part of the ensemble of the new FX series Adults, there are certain things that made him feel like an adult really quick. "Tax season and when I'm working on my visa, those ones get me locked in. I'm like, 'Oh, I'm a man in the eyes of the government…

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Secret vs. Public Alliances: Kyle, Eva & Joe Reflect on Survivor 48's Wild Finish 32:13

13d ago32:13

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Survivor 48 winner Kyle Fraser joins runners-up Eva Erickson and Joe Hunter for their post-finale showdown—and yes, we talk about Kyle's secret alliance with Kamilla that helped him torch the final tribal. (And yes, we talked about his caked-up backside and how that helped him win a million dollars.) Meanwhile, Eva and Joe break down their ride-or-…

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Comedy, Camp, and Queer Chaos: Michael Henry and Tim Murray Dish on ‘Wish You Were Queer’ 30:15

15d ago30:15

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Join a hilarious chat with Michael Henry and Tim Murray as they spill the tea on their OutTV series Wish You Were Queer. From outrageous moments to behind-the-scenes antics, the duo dives into the chaos that fuels their comedy. (And how Trixie Mattel feels about their travels.) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …

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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Phoenix & Olivia Lux 21:38

19d ago21:38

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We’re serving a double dose of glam and gossip with RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars queens Phoenix and Olivia Lux. From werkroom whispers to main stage moments, we’re unpacking it all—growth, glow-ups, and a little bit of shade. Olivia spills on finding her voice beyond the glitz, Phoenix gets real about legacy and evolution, and of course, we talk ab…

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Imrul Hassan From Bravo’s Summer House Gets Real: The Reality About Being Undocumented 40:23

19d ago40:23

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On this episode of the Parting Shot, Summer House’s Imrul Hassan shares his powerful story of navigating life while previously being undocumented. Speaking with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink, Hassan gets vulnerable about his journey to citizenship, and why he felt it was important to talk about it on one of Bravo's most popular shows. See Privacy Policy at…

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Alexander Skarsgård Says Being ‘Emotionally Unavailable’ Prepared Him for ‘Murderbot’ 19:32

22d ago19:32

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How did Alexander Skarsgård prepare to play a security robot that starts to find free will in Apple TV+’s Murderbot (May 16)? “Well, I’ve spent 48 years being emotionally unavailable. That’s a good start.” [laughs] Skarsgård plays the titular character Murderbot, which must hide its ability for free thought while tackling dangerous assignments for …

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WorldPride in the Capital: LGBT Jewish History at the Capital Jewish Museum 37:23

22d ago37:23

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With WorldPride descending on D.C., we’re diving deep into a powerful and often overlooked corner of queer history. Jonathan Edelman, Collections Curator, and Sarah Leavitt, Director of Curatorial Affairs at the Capital Jewish Museum joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to explore their groundbreaking exhibit: LGBT Jews in the Federal City. We discuss th…

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Diego Boneta Wanted His First Novel to be a Steamy, Sexy Summer Read 29:44

29d ago29:44

29:44

Diego Boneta knew he wanted to write a sexy, steamy murder mystery for his first novel. “And I also really wanted it to be a novel that was a great summer read.” That’s exactly what he’s done with The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco. Set in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the story follows a mysterious young man, Julian Villareal, who arrives at the es…

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Kelsey Grammer Remembers Late Sister: ‘The Grief Was So Enormous’ 28:12

1M ago28:12

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Shortly before Kelsey Grammer rose to fame playing Dr. Frasier Crane on Cheers and then Frasier, he experienced a horrible personal tragedy: His 18-year-old older sister Karen was brutally murdered in 1975. “The grief was so enormous. I don’t blame anybody for grieving to that extent, I get it.” And now he’s memorializing Karen’s memory—and searchi…

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Inside the Jolly Journey: Friendship, Food, and Global Adventures with Josh and Ollie 18:02

1M ago18:02

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Join H. Alan Scott as he sits down with the creators of the wildly popular Jolly YouTube channel, Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal. In this lively and hilarious conversation, they dive into their incredible journey through American and international food scenes. From their genuine love of food to the powerful friendship that fuels their global adventu…

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The End of Netflix’s You: Penn Badgley on Joe’s Final Obsession (And What It All Means) 22:25

1M ago22:25

22:25

He’s charming, he’s dangerous, and he’s back for one last time. Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott chats with Penn Badgley to talk all things You—from Joe Goldberg’s twisted evolution to the shocking elements of the final season. Penn opens up about the psychological toll of playing TV’s most lovable stalker, what fans can expect from the show’s explosive co…

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Titanique is the Céline Dion Inspired Musical You Didn’t Know You Needed 17:47

1M ago17:47

17:47

Get ready to go “My Heart Will Go On” levels deep with the fabulously creative (and genius) minds behind the Céline Dion-inspired musical Titanique! Tye Blue, Constantine Rousouli, and Marla Mindelle—Titanique’s powerhouse creative team—chat with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott on how they turned one of the biggest blockbusters of all time into a campy, m…

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#323: Navigating Aging Body Changes with Ivy Felicia (Part 1) 36:09

1M ago36:09

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I’m joined by Ivy Felicia, The Body Relationship Coach. This is part 1 of our two-part discussion on navigating the evolving relationship we have with our bodies as we age. In this first part we’re talking about our challenges with our aging bodies, how our relationship with our bodies has shifted, what messages we internalized about aging when we …

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'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Final Four on Growth, Gowns and Grit: 'We Already Made It' 22:09

2M ago22:09

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The road to the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 17 finale has been one of wild challenges and shifting dynamics. Now, after months of lip-syncs and legendary shade, the final four queens—Onya Nurve, Lexi Love, Sam Star and Jewels Sparkles—are preparing to step onto the runway one last time, ready to claim the crown. In an exclusive interview with Newswee…

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Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein Is Always ‘Embarrassed,’ and It Makes Great Material 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein is “on a c*** mission.” [laughs] Not really, but sort of? In his first stand-up special, Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life (HBO, April 26), the Emmy-winning actor muses about British people’s casual use of the C-word, and other things. Goldstein is quick to point out, “I owe everything to Ted Lasso.” “I…

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Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa Has Many 'Easter Eggs' for Longtime 'Who' Fans 20:25

2M ago20:25

20:25

No matter how long Ncuti Gatwa plays The Doctor in the legendary sci-fi series Doctor Who, he still can't quite believe he gets to play the part. "I just feel very honored to be a part of the Who-niverse, because it made me feel very included." Going into his second season as The Doctor, "It always blows my mind whenever I speak to someone from ove…

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Mad Men’s Influence on Jon Hamm’s ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Is Real 17:50

2M ago17:50

17:50

If there’s anyone who knows how to play a wealthy man with a secret, it’s Jon Hamm. From Mad Men’s Don Draper to Andrew Cooper turning to a life of crime to maintain his lavish lifestyle in his new series Your Friends and Neighbors (Apple TV+), Hamm knows. “I’m really good casting for this, if I do say so myself,” Hamm laughs, “absurd wealth is wha…

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#322: Hormones, Blood Sugar & Intuitive Eating for Diabetes with Jessica Jones 42:02

2M ago42:02

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I’m joined by Jessica Jones, weight-inclusive RD and CEO and co-founder of Diabetes Digital. We’re dispelling some of the common myths that people have about diabetes and what actually works in the long-run to help manage diabetes, including how to take an intuitive eating approach. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/322 In this episode, we talk about: …

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Rachel Ekstrom Courage’s ‘Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery’ is the Nostalgic Read You Need Right Now 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

We all know Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott loves ‘The Golden Girls.’ (He has them tattooed on his arm.) So obviously Rachel Ekstrom Courage had to stop by to talk about her fantastic new book ‘Murder by Cheesecake: A Golden Girls Cozy Mystery.’ Rachel talks about how the book came about, why ‘The Golden Girls’ are perfect characters in a novel, and even …

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Kit Williamson’s Unconventional is Revry’s Breakout Hit 26:15

2M ago26:15

26:15

Getting a show made is hard these days. Getting a show about unconventional families is even harder to get made. Despite these hurdles, Kit Williamson was able to do it. The end result? Unconventional, Revery’s first original scripted series, follows queer siblings and their partners as they grapple with creating unconventional families. Kit joined…

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Mid-Century Modern Isn't the Gay Golden Girls (But They Get Why You'd Think That) 38:21

2M ago38:21

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When Will & Grace premiered on NBC in 1998, it was groundbreaking because of the sheer lack of queer representation on network TV. Since then, numerous sitcoms have increased LGBTQ+ visibility on TV, but rarely gay characters of an older generation. To fill that void, those same Will & Grace creators, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, developed Hulu’s…

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Bonus Episode: Will & Grace creators, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, on Creating Mid-Century Modern (And How Ryan Murphy Helped) 34:29

2M ago34:29

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In this bonus episode, Will & Grace creators, Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, chat with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about how Mid-Century Modern came about, how a dinner with Ryan Murphy started it all, and the way Linda Lavin’s sudden passing during production impacted the new Hulu series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

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Harriet Tubman Drops a Hip-Hop Album? Bob the Drag Queen’s Bold New Book 44:49

2M ago44:49

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What if Harriet Tubman came back to modern-day America to make a hip-hop album in order to continue her work as an abolitionist? That’s exactly the world Bob the Drag Queen creates in their new novel Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert. “It is the most remarkable story in American history,” Bob says of Tubman’s life. “Harriet Tubman sees how remarkable…

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#321: Dressing For Your Current Body with Dacy Gillespie 35:26

2M ago35:26

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I’m joined by weight inclusive, anti-diet personal stylist, Dacy Gillespie. We’re talking about the importance of having clothes that fit and you feel good in, and how to navigate the process of finding new clothes when your body has changed, or you’re not sure what your style is, or you’ve got budgetary constraints. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/3…

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Ben Falcone Knows Funny, But Can That Translate to a Kids Book? 26:47

3M ago26:47

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Ben Falcone isn't exactly known for making kid-friendly projects. His films with wife and frequent collaborator Melissa McCarthy are "R-rated quite often, but I do think there's a certain sweetness that we usually try to hit." And it's that sweetness he's bringing to his first kids' book, What's Scarier Than Thunder? "My secret goal is that it's so…

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#320: What the Research Says About Weight Loss with Alexis Conason (Revisited) 44:01

3M ago44:01

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I’m revisiting my interview with Alexis Conason, clinical psychologist, eating disorder specialist, and author of The Diet-Free Revolution, unpacking everything that the research says about weight loss. Is it possible to lose weight in the long-term? What do you need to do to achieve that? Plus, how learning to eat more mindfully (in a non-diet way…

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Dylan Mulvaney Knows You Want to Talk About Bud Light, and She’s Ready To 31:56

3M ago31:56

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When social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney, famous for chronicling her gender transition online in “365 Days of Girlhood,” posted a sponsored video promoting Bud Light, it quickly went viral, but not necessarily in a good way. “I would have never taken that offer had I known it would have brought me anything but joy.” She shares her experience in …

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'The Traitors': We Have a Winner(s)! 9:25

3M ago9:25

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We've got new winners from Peacock's Traitors! Dolores Catania, Dylan Efron and Ivar Mountbatten spoke with Newsweek about sleuthing out the traitors and why this season was so chaotically wonderful. If you watched, then you know the actual traitors were a mess. Instead of murdering faithfuls, they all seemed to be going after fellow traitors. This…

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Jack Quaid is in the Midst of a 'Surreal' Moment with 'Novocaine' 29:54

3M ago29:54

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With Novocaine (March 14), Jack Quaid is stepping into his leading man era. "It's the first time I've seen my face prominently featured on a billboard or a poster, and that is so surreal." Quaid plays Nathan, an ordinary man who turns his unique condition—a genetic disorder that leaves him unable to feel pain—into a superpower to save his girlfrien…

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Vincent D’Onofrio’s ‘Wild’ Journey to ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ 20:41

3M ago20:41

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The path to get Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again made was a “wild” journey, says Vincent D’Onofrio, who plays Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin, the supervillain at odds with Matt Murdock aka Daredevil (played by Charlie Cox), a lawyer by trade fighting for justice. “Any time you’re involved with a project that people are digging, you just feel like you owe th…

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#319: Unpacking Peri/Menopause Nutrition Advice with Jenn Salib Huber 37:33

3M ago37:33

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I’m joined by Jenn Salib Huber, RD and Naturopathic Doctor who helps women manage menopause without diets and food rules. We’re talking about why we gain weight during the menopause transition, the impact of restricting and dieting during this phase of life, whether you need to eat loads of protein and lift heavy weights, and what is truly benefici…

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Chelsea Handler Knows Who She Is: ‘My Feet Are So Firmly Planted’ 24:50

3M ago24:50

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As a six-time New York Times bestselling author, Chelsea Handler knows the secret to a successful book is to stay true to herself. “All of my books are representative of where I am in my life at that time.” And “right now, where I am in my life is my feet are so firmly planted in the ground you cannot knock me over.” The comedian just released her …

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Netflix’s Zero Day is the Thriller You Need to Get Into Now (Before It’s Too Late) 22:26

3M ago22:26

22:26

When America is under siege, it takes a special group to step up and face the enemy. Robert De Niro, Connie Britton, Angela Bassett and more star in Netflix’s limited series Zero Day trying to unravel the mystery of who is trying to bring the country to its knees. H. Alan Scott is joined by Naomi Ekperigin to break down all of the exciting twists a…

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Yellowjacket’s Jasmin Savoy Brown Knows How Lucky They Are 25:26

4M ago25:26

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Showtime’s Yellowjackets is really two shows in one. One is about a group of ’90s teenage plane crash survivors, and the other follows them now. The trick is finding that balance between the actors playing the same characters. “Casting just did an excellent job. They found people with similar essences,” says Jasmin Savoy Brown, who plays the younge…

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Dexter: Original Sin’s Patrick Gibson Felt the Pressure Following Michael C. Hall 22:24

4M ago22:24

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When you take on a role that somebody else made famous, it’s not easy. Patrick Gibson knew when he started playing a younger version of Michael C. Hall’s Dexter Morgan, a Miami serial killer, in Dexter: Original Sin, that risk is “farther to fall, in a way.” Hall “can’t even be turning in his grave,” because he’s still very much involved with the r…

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Bridget Jones Author Helen Fielding on Renée Zellweger and Whether She’ll Write Another Bridget Jones Book 32:58

4M ago32:58

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Bridget Jones author Helen Fielding is thrilled Renée Zellweger is back in the fourth installment of the series, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. "She's so like Bridget in that she is so warm and kind. There's a gentleness about her, and it's real. There's nothing made up about that," Fielding told Newsweek in early February. "Once Renée started p…

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Renée Zellweger Returns to Iconic Role in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy 40:12

4M ago40:12

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"I'm a fan of Bridget Jones.... That I share that with so many people is a really cool thing," Renée Zellweger told Newsweek’s Parting Shot in an exclusive interview. Nearly 24 years ago, the movie starring Zellweger as that young, single, British woman who started a diary was released. Its protagonist subsequently became a cultural phenomenon, a s…

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#318: Can We Trust Nutrition Evidence? with Vincci Tsui 36:05

4M ago36:05

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I’m joined by Vincci Tsui (she/her) registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. We’re talking about Vincci’s experience working in bariatrics and what brought her to the anti-diet space, as well as her predictions for what will happen with the rise of weight loss drugs. We also talk about cultural sensitivity in the nutrition spa…

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar’s ‘Found’ is Unlike Anything He’s Done Before 31:11

4M ago31:11

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He’s been in the business for more than 40 years, but Mark-Paul Gosselaar still feels like he hasn’t experienced everything. “I still feel like I have so much left to learn. Every time I walk on a set, I learn something.” Currently on NBC’s Found, Gosselaar plays Sir, a man held captive by Gabi (played by Shanola Hampton), the adult woman his chara…

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The Unusual Pairing That Works: Malcolm Gladwell and Kenya Barris Discuss Audible’s ‘The Unusual Suspects’ 46:00

4M ago46:00

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When it comes to celebrity interviews, the first name that comes to mind is probably not Malcolm Gladwell. But The Tipping Point writer says he will “defend my props as a celebrity interviewer” on Audible’s The Unusual Suspects with Kenya Barris and Malcolm Gladwell. “I just thought, it's fun to hang out with Kenya and his celebrity friends... [but…

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#317: “Ballerina Body,” anti-aging, trad wives and other body image trends with Danni “Amapoundcake” Adams 42:36

4M ago42:36

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Danni and I are recapping some of the beauty and other related trends influencing our body image. We’re talking about the “ballerina body,” the soft voice, a face standard, trad wives, make America healthy again, and more. Plus, we’re excited to share about our Spring cohort of the Body Image Coach Certification opening for enrolment on January 28t…

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Reality Recap: Traitor’s Robyn Dixon and Drag Race’s Joella on Their Shocking Exits 26:21

4M ago26:21

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Did you watch The Traitors or RuPaul’s Drag Race this week? Because if you did, this episode is for you. First H. Alan Scott is chatting with Robyn Dixon of Real Housewives fame about her exit from the castle on Traitors. Then he’s joined by Drag Race’s Joella about her exit from the show and she addresses some of her comments that went viral. See …

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Morris Chestnut is Ready to Put His Own Spin on Sherlock Holmes’ ‘Watson’ 21:22

4M ago21:22

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From Boyz N the Hood in 1991 until now, Morris Chestnut has seen much of Hollywood. "I've been through pretty much everything in the industry." Now he's starring in and executive producing CBS's new drama Watson (January 26). It "was a no-brainer" for Chestnut when he was approached to play Dr. John Watson. "It's just a blessing and an honor to hav…

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Reality Recap: Bachelor in Paradise Bartender Wells Adams on His Early Traitors Exit 17:49

5M ago17:49

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Wells Adams, the Bachelor in Paradise bartender, unfortunately had an early boot from this season of Peacock’s The Traitors. But his time on the show was memorable, particularly because of his game play and just how charming he was. He speaks with Newsweek’s Parting Shot about all of this, what he would have done differently and who he’s rooting fo…

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Julia Stiles Embraces a New Title With ‘Wish You Were Here’: Director 26:04

5M ago26:04

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Now that Julia Stiles has directed her first feature film, Wish You Were Here, she sees the work of directors in a whole new light. “I almost wanted to call some directors that I had worked with and be like, ‘I'm so sorry that I was annoyed with you when you told me to do that thing.’” Best known for acting, when she read the novel the film is base…

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#316: Eating disorders & disordered eating in mid-life 27:18

5M ago27:18

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I’m sharing a summary of what the research says about eating disorders and disordered eating in mid-life, and why this lifestage can make people more vulnerable to EDs and disordered eating. Show notes: summerinnanen.com/316 In this episode, I talk about: - How a lot of perimenopause and menopause messaging promotes disordered habits, celebrating a…

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