Curating Social Media for Body Positivity S1 E68

Summary Anne Poirier, an intuitive eating counselor and author, shares her journey of recovering from an eating disorder and finding body acceptance. She emphasizes the importance of curating social media feeds to avoid triggering negative body image and self-esteem issues. Anne discusses the need to break the cycle of body shaming and diet culture for future generations. She also highlights the significance of feeling and validating emotions as part of the healing process. Anne has written two books, 'The Body Joyful: My Journey from Self-Loathing to Self-Acceptance' and 'I'm Not a Fat Annie,' aimed at empowering individuals and children to embrace their bodies. Takeaways Curate your social media feeds to avoid triggering negative body image and self-esteem issues. Break the cycle of body shaming and diet culture for future generations. Feel and validate your emotions as part of the healing process. Practice self-compassion and self-validation to overcome shame and guilt. Embrace body neutrality and focus on the functionality and value of your body. Open up to a trusted therapist who can provide a safe space for healing and recovery. Writing and journaling can be powerful tools for self-reflection and processing emotions. Empower children to embrace their bodies and challenge societal beauty standards.