Episode

Why “Summer Bodies” Still Stress Us Out

Podcast: Vibe Check
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Duration seconds: 2841
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Summary

On this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach talk about summer bodies, body anxiety, and the politics of appearance. They also explore whether today’s diet culture is veering into something more extreme – an obsession with control, conformity, and rigid ideals. ------------------------------------------------------ Saeed’s Poem of the Week: Old Glory by Ocean Vuong