In this episode we discuss diet culture: what it is, Tiffany’s take on it, and why it's harmful. Ultimately, we are all affected by diet culture. It is subtle and it is pervasive. Listen in to learn why it's time to reject diet culture and focus instead on building connection and trust with our body.
These are our bellworthy and noteworthy acknowledgements:
A great article on how diet culture is related to social inequity: https://katebrowne.net/defining-diet-culture/
#iweigh: https://www.instagram.com/i_weigh/ by https://www.instagram.com/jameelajamilofficial/ to be reminded that you are more than a number on the scale.
Shilo George is the fat activist we mentioned who shared on another podcast about negative self-talk and “shoulds” being like invasive species. https://podtail.com/en/podcast/every-body-reclaiming-body-talk/ep-28-great-awakening-of-heart-and-spirit-shilo-ge/
https://www.sarahblondin.com/: Check out her meditations on loving and listening to yourself.
Tiffany’s favorite definition of diet culture: Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, CDN is an outspoken leader in the non-diet, weight-inclusive movement, and her definition of diet culture has been widely quoted and referenced.
She says:
“Diet culture is a system of beliefs that:
