Breaking Free from Beauty Myths: Embracing Radical Self-Love and Body Acceptance
Today, we’re digging into a topic that hits home for so many of us—the myths and half-truths we’ve been fed about our bodies for way …
Unlock Your Intuition: 5 Keys to Reconnecting with Your Body
Today’s episode is all about the powerful role intuition and spirituality play in our journey to holistic wellness. My clients often ask me “How can …
Diet Culture Exposed: Unmasking the Truth Behind Self-Worth and Body Image
Diet culture, valuing thinness and appearance, impacts our perceptions of beauty and self-worth. This system has deep historical roots, with changing beauty standards and modern complexities. It promotes quick fixes and narrow beauty ideals, leading to negative psychological and health effects, particularly in women and younger generations. Counter movements like body positivity and holistic health approaches challenge diet culture, promoting diversity and balanced eating. Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in guiding patients away from harmful dieting trends and towards evidence-based, sustainable health practices.
Strategies for Cultivating a Neutral Body Image
Developing a neutral body image is a journey that involves both unlearning harmful societal norms and embracing body acceptance.
Unraveling the Complexities of Body Image and Emotional Eating
Unlock the secrets of body image and emotional eating. Learn how to cultivate a healthier relationship with your body.
I’m A Diet Culture Dropout.
When I decided to walk away from diet culture, my mindset was wrapped up in the idea that I needed to fix myself plus I had all these thoughts that I wasn’t good enough the way that I was.
The root cause of my problem was my unwillingness to acknowledge and feel all my feelings, especially the ones that made me uncomfortable. I had this fantasy that I absolutely believed in that once my problem (weight loss) was solved, everything aspect of my life would be perfect and I wouldn’t ever have to deal with my negative emotions.
How To Recover From Chronic Dieting.
Wanna know how to start recovering from chronic dieting?
First, you have to recognize your diet mindset and how it shows up in your life and decide to walk away from diet culture.
Second, learn about intuitive eating, and adopt a more neutral attitude about your body.
Next, introduce mindfulness to help you stay in the present moment instead of constantly thinking about the past or worrying about the future.
Then, start practicing self-compassion and curiosity instead of judgment.
If You Avoid Eating Socially, That May Be A Bad Thing.
Do you try not to eat in front of others? Does it make you feel uncomfortable or self-conscious? This could be a sign of something deeper going on. It may be a sign you have a ton of judgment around food and what you should or shouldn’t eat.
Don’t Love Your Body? It’s Not Your Fault.
If you have a poor body image is totally normal-it’s not your fault that you don’t love your body. Let’s face it, your whole life …
Do You Suffer From Shiny Object Syndrome?
Shiny object syndrome describes a situation where someone is constantly distracted by the “next big thing”. This can happen in business, personal relationships, exercise programs, and especially nutrition.
