Ghosting Diet Culture: Finding Food Neutrality This Halloween

Our F-word for this episode is ‘food’. In this episode we’ll be discussing food neutrality, in particular how messaging online, and the binary language we often use around food can lead to complicated relationships with food.We’re going to explore:Why we have binary feelings about foodFear-based messaging & our relationship to foodDefining food neutrality & exploring our fearsNeutral food practices for HalloweenTakeawaysFood is often associated with guilt and shame due to diet culture.Finding joy in food can lead to a healthier relationship with it.BMI is an outdated and flawed measurement.Practising food neutrality means recognizing that all foods have value.The diet industry thrives on creating fear around food choices.Self-trust is essential in developing a positive relationship with food.Challenging societal norms around food can empower individuals.Engaging in non-food related activities can help reduce food focus during holidays.The nutrition content of food does not define one's worth.Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:25 Embracing Food Neutrality During Halloween12:05 Understanding Diet Culture and Its Impact31:06 Practising Food Neutrality and Intuitive EatingThank 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.