Never Go to War with Your Body: Summer Bodies & Women’s Surfing Body Image with Danyelle Carpenter
- Laura Day
- May 12
- 45 min read
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📝 Episode Summary
Laura reconnects with three-time guest and close friend Danyelle Carpenter for a vulnerable, honest, and often hilarious conversation about the pressures women face as summer approaches. From family comments to surfwear marketing, they explore how cultural expectations around bodies impact self-worth—especially in surf culture. Their motto? Never go to war with your body. This episode is for every woman who’s tired of trying to earn their place in the lineup by changing their appearance.
🔥 Standout Quotes about Women's Surfing Body Image
“There are already enough people going to war with your body. You don’t need to join them.” – Laura Day
“If you wouldn’t speak to a child that way, why would you speak to your body that way?” – Alexis Piarulli (referenced)
“Focus on what your body can do—not how it looks.” – Danyelle Carpenter
👩🦱 Guest Info
Danyelle Carpenter is a creative, surfer, and thoughtful returning guest on Confessions of a Surf Lady. Known for her wit and emotional depth, she brings warmth and insight to conversations around body image, wellness, and womanhood in the surf world.
📜 Transcript discussing Women's Surfing Body Image
⬇️ Below is the full episode transcript, lightly cleaned for readability.
🧭 Mentioned in This Episode
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Listen to our episode with Alexis Piarulli (link to be inserted if available)
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