Ep. 16 - Fatphobia and the Fitness Industry with Jolyn Martin

Why does fatphobia exist? A whole host of factors fuel fatphobia, so it seems complicated. These days, thin is now considered upper class, beautiful, and healthy. People mistakenly see higher-weight people as refusing to take care of themselves; They are lazy, unintelligent, or disgusting. For today's episode, Vanessa Preston with her guest, Jolyn Martin will help us understand and trace the roots of fatphobia and how people become so obsessed with thinness. Stay tuned!#nondiettrainer #nondietcoach #athomefitness #healthateverysize #antidietWhat to expect from the episode: What is fatphobia.The harmful effects of fatphobia.What does fat shaming and weight discrimination do to your health.Fat phobia: measuring, understanding, and changing anti-fat attitudes.Fat Is Not the Problem—Fat stigma is.Realizing individually or as a society that your body is not wrong and is not a problem to be fixed.Incorrect and destructive messages about the relationship between weight and wellness.And many more!Connect with Jolyn:Email: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/jolynmartinfitness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jolynmartinfitnessWebsite: http://www.jolynmartin.caApply for the Body and Food Freedom Project/Book discovery Call https://bit.ly/3zzFpZsGet your free guide to managing the not good enough voicehttps://mailchi.mp/280ed5288217/ollcm0j9yiConnect with VanessaLinks: https://linktr.ee/greenlifepsychologyWebsite: https://greenlifepsychology.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/greenlifepsychology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/green_life_psychology/Disclaimer:This podcast represents the opinions of Vanessa Preston and her guests to the show. Vanessa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and abides by ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The content here should not be taken as medical or therapeutic advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.