We’re kicking off our summer series with what I believe to be the BIGGEST turning point in my personal anti diet journey: body image. More specifically, how body image affects self-advocacy and what is possible when the perspective we have of our body shifts into a more positive area of the Body Appreciation Spectrum.
We explore the body appreciation spectrum, which includes body respect, body acceptance, body neutrality, body appreciation, body peace, and body confidence, and discuss the importance of body respect and acceptance, rather than striving for a singular body image feeling.
As always, we’re finishing the episode with prompts and questions to help listeners explore their relationship with their bodies and advocate for themselves.
"You do not need to love your body in order to respect it."
Takeaways
Body image is influenced by societal pressures and reinforced messages about beauty standards.
The body appreciation spectrum includes body respect, body acceptance, body neutrality, body appreciation, body peace, and body confidence.
Advocating for oneself involves recognising and challenging internalised beliefs and seeking products and environments that promote comfort and inclusivity.
Body respect and acceptance are ongoing practices that prioritise self-care and compassion.
Exploring the relationship with one's body and challenging societal norms can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of oneself.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Summer Series
01:44 The Manifestation of Negative Body Image
05:59 Body Image & Weight Loss Negotiations
10:08 The Body Appreciation Spectrum
25:02 Prioritising Self-Advocacy and Seeking Comfortable Products and Spaces
29:06 From Pursuing Thinness to Prioritising Joy and Inner Peace
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Summer Series: From Pursuing Thinness to Prioritising Body Peace