Ep. 32 | 3 Unexpected Lessons From Ditching Diets

This summer has been exceptionally warm and this time of year always reminds me of the unexpected lessons I’ve learned since ditching diets and divesting from diet culture. The lessons that had nothing to do with food or movement, and everything to do with my body image and the unrealistic beauty standards laid out by the patriarchy. You’ll hear 3 of these lessons today, and I’ll also be touching on the ways in which diets can be socially isolating and how this affects our lives.Chapters:00:00 Misconceptions Of Ditching Diets06:43 Lesson One: Caring for my fat body14:57 Lesson Two: Embracing My Body & Being Visible20:10 Lesson Three: Missing Out On Life25:37 Finding Freedom Beyond Diet CultureThank you for listening to The Culture Of It All! this podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive early posts, bonus material and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber on Substack. Come say 'hello' on social media! You'll find episode content on Instagram stories. Looking for more conversations around the politics of fashion? Join me on TikTok Until next time, pals — keep showing up, speaking up, and taking up space.