Summer Series: From Pursuing Thinness to Prioritising Body Peace

We’re kicking off our summer series with what I believe to be the BIGGEST turning point in my personal anti diet journey: body image. More specifically, how body image affects self-advocacy and what is possible when the perspective we have of our body shifts into a more positive area of the Body Appreciation Spectrum.We explore the body appreciation spectrum, which includes body respect, body acceptance, body neutrality, body appreciation, body peace, and body confidence, and discuss the importance of body respect and acceptance, rather than striving for a singular body image feeling.As always, we’re finishing the episode with prompts and questions to help listeners explore their relationship with their bodies and advocate for themselves.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Summer Series01:44 The Manifestation of Negative Body Image05:59 Body Image & Weight Loss Negotiations10:08 The Body Appreciation Spectrum25:02 Prioritising Self-Advocacy and Seeking Comfortable Products and Spaces29:06 From Pursuing Thinness to Prioritising Joy and Inner Peace------------Check out the latest bonus episode of The Culture Of It All, now available on SubstackSimple Summer Self Care Routine for Folks in Larger BodiesThank 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.