58. (Solo) I experienced a weight change and feel really complicated about it

Diet culture will have us believe that losing weight is always a good thing, and that we are unworthy of love when we fail to meet arbitrary, ever changing beauty standards. I have been involved in the body liberation movement since 2002 and weight changes are part of the process of life. Post partum bodies are frequently under attack from unrealistic expectations upheld by folks with lots of resources a regular person doesn't have access to. I process my experience going to a new doctor, getting weighed, being surprised at the numbers and figuring out how to feel aligned with myself and God rather than receiving "nonpliments" from well-meaning people who are tracking my body size. Support the podcast: Patreon.com/fkdp Bevin on Instagram: Instagram.com/bevinsparty