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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.

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New Year, Empowered You: Changing Mindsets, Changing Lives

Changing your mindset can be a more transformative and fulfilling New Year’s resolution than any diet or exercise regimen. In this last episode in 2023, Holly encourages embracing a new year with confidence, self-love, and a renewed commitment to living authentically.

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From Traditional Nutritionist to Intuitive Eating: A Conversation with Violeta Puente

In today’s episode, you’ll meet Violeta Puente, a nutritionist and intuitive eating counselor. She specializes in helping women over 40 improve their relationship with food, body, and drinking. With a focus on unlearning societal norms, she guides clients to understand the origins of their beliefs …

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The Myth of the Perfect Body

In today’s episode of “Say When!” we take a deep dive into the fascinating evolution of society’s definition of the “perfect body.” From ancient Greece’s muscle-bound gods to today’s broader acceptance of diverse body shapes, we explore how cultural shifts have shaped—and are still shaping—our …

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Fear of Gaining Weight

Holly Toscanini tackles that nagging worry lurking in the back of every woman’s mind when contemplating ditching diets for good—”But what if I gain weight?” She dives into the empowering framework of Intuitive Eating, where you’ll learn to reclaim your body’s natural intelligence to guide your food choices and find weight stability. And hey, while we’re at it, let’s give that ‘Thin Ideal’ a good shake-up, shall we? Holly also urges you to reframe your perception of control when it comes to your body, teaching you to tune into your own hunger and fullness cues. So, get ready for a soul-soothing, perspective-shifting episode that emphasizes the practice of self-compassion, body neutrality, and the crucial understanding that your weight is not your worth!

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Embracing A Happy and Childless Life

In today’s enriching episode, I sit down with Helen Gallagher, the visionary behind Happy and Childless, to delve into the often misunderstood realm of childlessness. We discuss how societal norms can burden individuals with a sense of obligation, and we explore practical pathways to break free from these societal shackles.

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Breaking Free: Liberate Yourself From Dieting For Ever

How Empowering Communities Help Transform Body Image

Welcome to another eye-opening episode of ‘Say When’ with Holly Toscanini. Today, we’re diving deep into the transformative power of community in reshaping our relationship with our bodies and ourselves. Are you ready to break free from the shackles of diet culture and step into a space of soul-nourishing self-acceptance? Then this is your episode!

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Embracing Movement

In this insightful episode of ‘Say When,’ Holly Toscanini invites you to reframe your entire understanding of exercise through the liberating lens of non-diet self-care. The focus here isn’t about sculpting the ‘perfect’ body—no, this conversation is about embracing movement as a joyful act of self-respect, love, and holistic well-being.

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Empowering Non-Diet Living Through Meditation

In this transformative episode, Holly Toscanini unravels the life-changing magic of mindfulness as a catalyst for whole-person wellness and self-empowerment. Tune in as Holly shares invaluable insights on how the practice of mindful meditation is far more than a trend—it’s a tool for radical self-love, body acceptance, and spiritual enrichment.

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Anniversary Special: One Year of Liberating Minds and Bodies

Can you believe it’s been a year already? In this milestone episode, we celebrate a year of breaking free from diet culture’s grasp and journeying toward authentic self-love and body acceptance. Consider this episode your ultimate roadmap to emancipation from societal norms that have held you captive.

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