I can't think of a better conversation through which to enter the new year. We're revisiting a fan-favorite with Chrissy King, author of "The Body Liberation Project", who joins the pod to talk about her journey through and away from the harms of diet and fitness culture. This is a conversation about loving ourselves, reclaiming our power and purpose in this world, and how to navigate the oppressive systems that continue to exist despite our personal healing.
Topics discussed:
Chrissy's experience with dieting and her body image growing up
Getting wrapped up in fitness culture and the pursuit of thinness
The connection between racism, the patriarchy, the beauty standard, and diet culture
Macro counting and psychological distress
The difference between body positivity and body liberation
Chrissy's rock bottom moment with dieting, and how she moved forward
The impact of restriction and deprivation on our mental, emotional, and physical health
How diet culture effects our relationships
Processing grief in healing out relationship with our body
Cultivating joy in our lives without the distraction of dieting
Why self-love isn't enough
Lack of inclusivity and diversity in wellness culture
Chrissy's advice for taking one small step towards body liberation
About Chrissy: Chrissy King is a writer, speaker, educator, and former strength coach with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry. She empowers individuals to stop shrinking, start taking up space, and use their energy to create their specific magic in the world. With degrees in Social Welfare and Justice and Sociology from Marquette University, Chrissy merges her passion for fitness to inspire members of the wellness industry to create spaces that allow individuals from all backgrounds to seen feel, welcomed, affirmed, and celebrated. Find Chrissy on IG: @iamchrissyking and order Chrissy's book: https://chrissyking.com/book/
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