Find Comfort in Your Own Skin: The Pressure of “Bathing Suit Season”

"Are you doing it because you want to or because you want to look like somebody else?"

In this week’s podcast episode, Nadia and Alyssa explore body image and the pressure to have a certain body shape for “bathing suit season.” We chat about the influence of social media and advertising on body ideals, the importance of feeling comfortable in one's own skin, and the challenges of body changes throughout life. We also touch on the pressure men face regarding their body image. We’d love to hear what you think of this episode, and stay tuned for our upcoming episode of skincare in the sun.

body image, bathing suit season, social media, advertising, comfort, body changes, pressure, men, skincare

Takeaways

• The pressure to have a certain body shape for bathing suit season is influenced by social media and advertising.

• Feeling comfortable in one's own skin is more important than conforming to societal body ideals.

• Body changes throughout life can be challenging, but self-acceptance is key.

• Men also face pressure regarding their body image.

• The next topic of discussion will be skincare in the sun.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

08:00 The Influence of Social Media and Advertising on Body Ideals

11:27 Finding Comfort in Your Own Skin

15:53 Challenges of Body Changes Throughout Life

22:54 Upcoming Topic: Skincare in the Sun