In this episode, I will explore the history of the body positivity movement from its 1960’s roots with the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance to its social media explosion in the 2010’s. I will discuss how the movement challenged diet culture and promoted self-love regardless of size. Then, I will also talk about today’s weight loss medication revolution and the tension it creates. Some feel that taking these drugs contradicts body positivity principles, while others face judgement for choosing medical intervention. I will address the stigma from both sides, the challenge of redefining health, and how to separate personal choice from cultural pressure.
Tune in to discover why these two movements don’t have to be at war and how you can find a middle ground of honoring your own health journey without judgment.
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