Let’s Talk About ‘Swimsuit Season’: How Diet Culture Impacts Mental and Physical Health

What’s really behind the phrase “swimsuit season”? Kathryn Eddingsaas, a registered dietitian, joins us to unpack how seasonal body pressure affects mental health, self‑esteem, and physical well‑being. You’ll hear expert insight into how diet culture shows up in everyday language, why it’s so deeply ingrained, and what a healthier, more compassionate approach to food, movement, and body image looks like instead. Whether you’ve struggled with body image, noticed these messages affecting your mindset, or want to support others more thoughtfully, this episode offers practical takeaways and a reframing of what wellness can truly mean, at any time of year.

What is Rise Above: a Podcast From Rogers Behavioral Health?

Rise Above: a podcast from Rogers Behavioral Health takes listeners on a journey of education and inspiration as we sit down with mental health and addiction experts and past patients who are changing how the world views mental health and addiction.