Episode #005: Discover 6 Practical Ways to Embrace Body Neutrality
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In some recent conversations with plus-size women, a 'theme' has popped up—they're looking for a more realistic way (than body positivity) to have a relationship with their bodies—body neutrality. In this episode, we'll explore what body neutrality means, why it's important, and 6 ways to start practicing it right now.
Timestamps to check out:
[02:00] - Body Neutrality Definition
[05:56] - Diet culture messages fuel comparison and body dissatisfaction struggles.
[07:28] - Struggle with body acceptance, aim for neutrality.
[11:33] - Ditch diet culture.
[14:45] - Stop talking negatively about your body.
Key Takeaways:
- Why unconditional body positivity can be challenging & how it can be "easier" to find a more neutral approach - body neutrality.
- The importance of body neutrality.
- 6 practical ways to practice body neutrality in your own life.
That's it for today's episode! Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast app :-)
Next week, we'll dive into body positivity VS body neutrality.
Resources:
- Body Neutrality definition from Web MD: https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-is-body-neutrality
- Body Neutrality definition from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-disorder-recovery/202312/moving-beyond-dichotomies-about-our-bodies
- Learn more about Soft Hiking here (I called it gentle hiking in the episode - ooops!): https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a45137114/soft-hiking/
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