Body Image: Are you positive you actually want to be positive?

from Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life · host Kyla Holley

Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," the podcast hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla explores the complexities of body image and societal expectations surrounding weight loss and appearance. Kyla shares insights from her recent consultations with surgical patients, highlighting their concerns about looking "gaunt" or "scrawny." She delves into historical silhouette studies that reveal how women perceive their bodies and discusses the evolving landscape of body positivity and its potential drawbacks. As the conversation unfolds, Kyla examines the rise of body neutrality—a movement that encourages appreciating what our bodies can do rather than how they look. She offers practical tips for embracing body neutrality and emphasizes the importance of self-appreciation and mental well-being. Join Kyla as she navigates the intricate journey of self-acceptance and provides valuable insights for developing a healthier relationship with your body and food. Join Kyla as she navigates this complex topic, encouraging listeners to question assumptions and consider the broader implications of how we view body weight and health. Kyla Holley is the Director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour www.acfeb.com Take our 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course https://acfeb.thrivecart.com/change-your-relationship-with-food/ Need the Change your Relationship with Food journal and workbook? Then click here https://www.amazon.com.au/Change-Your-Relationship-Journal-Workbook/dp/B0C91KG16R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10KQQ6XS7PTA9&keywords=change+your+relationship+with+food&qid=1705448202&sprefix=change+your+rela%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-3

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Welcome to "Change Your Relationship with Food," the podcast hosted by Kyla Holley, an experienced eating disorder and bariatric therapist. In this episode, Kyla explores the complexities of body image and societal expectations surrounding weight loss and appearance. Kyla shares insights from her recent consultations with surgical patients, highlighting their concerns about looking "gaunt" or "scrawny." She delves into historical silhouette studies that reveal how women perceive their bodies and discusses the evolving landscape of body positivity and its potential drawbacks. As the conversation unfolds, Kyla examines the rise of body neutrality—a movement that encourages appreciating what our bodies can do rather than how they look. She offers practical tips for embracing body neutrality and emphasizes the importance of self-appreciation and mental well-being. Join Kyla as she navigates the intricate journey of self-acceptance and provides valuable insights for developing a healthier relationship with your body and food. Join Kyla as she navigates this complex topic, encouraging listeners to question assumptions and consider the broader implications of how we view body weight and health. Kyla Holley is the Director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour <a href='http://www.acfeb.com/'>www.acfeb.com</a> Take our 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course <a href='https://acfeb.thrivecart.com/change-your-relationship-with-food/'>https://acfeb.thrivecart.com/change-your-relationship-with-food/</a> Need the Change your Relationship with Food journal and workbook? Then click here <a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/Change-Your-Relationship-Journal-Workbook/dp/B0C91KG16R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10KQQ6XS7PTA9&keywords=change+your+relationship+with+food&qid=1705448202&sprefix=change+your+rela%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-3'>https://www.amazon.com.au/Change-Your-Relationship-Journal-Workbook/dp/B0C91KG16R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10KQQ6XS7PTA9&keywords=change+your+relationship+with+food&qid=1705448202&sprefix=change+your+rela%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-3</a>