Part 1: Living in a Disordered Culture

Come along with us as we dive into what it means to live in a culture that is, in many ways, deeply disordered. We explore the broader sociocultural context of eating disorders—looking beyond individual behaviors to examine the systems, values, and narratives that shape how we relate to our bodies, our health, and our worth.Join us for the second part of this series in our next episode: Recovering in a Disordered CultureIn this episode we discuss:- What diet culture really is- Diet culture’s modern disguise—wellness culture - Healthism and why health is far more complex than the oversimplified messages we’re sold- Our cultural obsession with youth and the impact this has on us as we age- Hustle/grind culture and the cultural fixation on productivity - What these forces have in common—and how they reinforce shame and disconnection from our authentic selves.- Who this disordered culture benefits, who it harms, and why so many of us feel stuck inside it- Eating disorders as signals of a disordered culture- The cultural role of why some eating disorder symptoms are more difficult to see as a problem vs. others - Reclaiming our power and questioning disordered narratives to find a more authentic way of living ______________Resources Mentioned in the Episode:Maintenance Phase PodcastBody Mass Index Is Being Fat Bad for You?“Excess Deaths Associated With Underweight, Overweight, and Obesity”  Katherine M. FlegalThe Obesity Myth by Paul CamposFearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings Journaling Reflection Questions: What kind of person do you want to be in the world? What truly matters to you? How might what matters to you differ from what the culture places importance on? How might you have been impacted by the disordered culture we exist within?What societal beliefs, messages, and norms may have shaped your ED voice? What messages have you received about what it means to be worthy and have value?Additional Resources:BooksWhat We Don’t Talk about When We Talk about Fat by Aubrey GordonYou Just Need to Lose Weight and 19 other Myths about Fat People by Aubrey GordonAnti-Diet by Christy HarrisonThe Wellness Trap by Christy Harrison Reclaiming Body Trust: A Path to Healing & Liberation by Hilary Kinavey & Dana SturtevantFat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture by Virginia Sole-SmithLaziness Doesn’t Exist by Devon PriceThe Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor It’s Always Been Ours by Jessica Wilson The Body Liberation Project by Chrissy King PodcastsMaintenance Phase The Full Plate PodcastThe Body Trust Podcast Body Justice Real Health Radio Body Grievers ClubFood Pysch Seems like Diet Culture  Men Unscripted PresentationsWeight Inclusivity & Rejection of Diet Culture Presentation by Dr. Gaudiani  WebsitesAssociation of Size Diversity and HealthHAES Health SheetsHAES Printable Self Advocacy Cards for Medical VisitsWeight Stigma Awareness Week (has lots of resources listed)