Laura Adlington on redefining beauty and breaking free from diet culture

In today's powerful episode, I sit down with the incredible Laura Adlington, whose journey unveils the deep-seated challenges surrounding body image and weight throughout her life. As a contestant on the Great Bristol Bake Off, Laura faced the harsh reality of online trolling, shedding light on the societal struggles that persist.From navigating the complexities of growing up as a larger woman, Laura boldly addresses the toxic influence of diet culture, a force that made her feel lesser than and perpetuated damaging narratives. Rejecting the idea that "real women have curves," she passionately advocates for the celebration of diverse body types, emphasising that every woman is real and unique.We discuss how she came to accept her body and her fervent wish for a society that places more emphasis on what lies on embracing the beauty within.Find Laura:Website: https://www.lauraadlington.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/go-love-yourself/id1603872017Instagram: @laura.adlingtonFollow Hurt to Healing on Instagram: @hurttohealingpod--A big thank you our wonderful charity partner Shout. Shout is the UK's first 24/7 mental health text support service so if you’re struggling or in need of someone to talk to, please remember to text Shout to 85258. Thank you to our corporate supporter, Brown Advisory, a global investment management firm which is passionate about raising awareness of mental health challenges in order to help people thrive in an ever-changing world.Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing:Instagram: instagram.com/hurttohealingpodYouTube: youtube.com/@hurttohealingpodTikTok: tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpodSubstack: substack.com/@hurttohealingWebsite: hurttohealing.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.