Ep. 64: Your Summer Body Image Pep Talk: Faith, Freedom & Swimsuit Season

Hey friend 👋 Have you ever stood in a fitting room, tugging at jeans that suddenly don’t fit, and thought: What happened to my body? Or maybe you’ve spent the summer eyeing the pool, but that uncomfortable feeling in your own skin keeps you covered up on the sidelines?

You are SO not alone—and this episode is for you. 💛

This week on Nourished to Bloom, I’m sharing a raw, no-script-needed conversation about the very real struggle of body image during the summer. ☀️ From the frustration of swimsuit shopping to feeling off when routines (and your favorite foods) go out the window, we’re digging into why this season can be extra tough—and how we can face it with truth, compassion, and faith.

And let me be clear: I'm not selling the myth that intuitive eating or faith magically erase every negative thought. Even as a registered dietitian and Catholic coach, I still have hard days. But what I’ve learned? You don’t have to “fix” your body—you just need the right tools, mindset shifts, and a whole lot of grace. 🌻

💡 What’s inside this honest, heartfelt episode:

👙 Kara’s behind-the-scenes body image story
Real talk from the dressing room, the scale, the poolside, and the mental tug-of-war that summer often brings.

👚 “It’s not your body, it’s probably the clothes”
Let’s talk about how inconsistent sizing and tight fits can spiral our thoughts—and how to choose comfort and confidence instead.

🌊 Body image + pool days
Even when you don’t feel 100%, you can still make meaningful memories with your kids—and feel good doing it.

🤸‍♀️ The impact of summer chaos
Less structure, more social pressure, and changes in eating/movement routines all add up. Here’s how to reset without shame.

📏 Why I stopped weighing myself
Choosing not to check the scale is one way I protect my mental peace—and it might be something to consider for you too.

🧠 Curiosity over criticism
That discomfort you feel? It’s a cue—not a character flaw. Get curious about what’s really behind the thoughts, and invite God into the conversation.

🙏 Your worth is not up for debate
You are not a size. You are not a number. You are not the sum of your most uncomfortable days. You are wholly loved, intentionally made, and deeply worthy—exactly as you are.

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📣 Ready for your summer body image breakthrough?

Take this as your permission slip to opt out of comparison and choose comfort, joy, and truth instead. Whether you’re on a beach, in your backyard, or standing in that dressing room again—God meets you there. And He’s not measuring your waistline. 💕

🎧 Press play on Ep. 64: Your Summer Body Image Pep Talk, and let’s bloom through summer—one grace-filled step at a time.