More Than a Body
Why do we place so much worth on our bodies and what are we beyond them? For years, I’ve derived all of my self worth from what my body looks like and how others view it. I’m not the only one, and the more people I talk to, the more I realize how uneducated we are about the narratives surrounding food and body. Learning to love oneself beyond outward appearance is not easy– it’s a one step forward and two steps back kind of process. Negative relationships with food and body are more prevalent than ever. Eating disorder incidence rates have skyrocketed. Some children as young as eight are already beginning to think about the connotations of food. Despite this, affordable care is nowhere to be found. The issue is silenced and commonly undiscussed. My goal with this podcast is to take even the smallest step in changing harmful narratives centered around eating and exercise. I’m only one person with a head full of curls and a fat crush for peanut butter, but if this reaches just one girl who feels lost and in despair, please know you’ve made it all worth it. This one’s for you.
More Than a Body
Episode 5: Five Comments That Could Be Triggering
Those with eating disorders are hyperaware of the comments others make about food and body. Some of the things we say can be harmful to others without our knowledge.
In this episode, I discuss five different comments that could be triggering to someone struggling. Oftentimes, those that are battling keep it under wraps like a closeted teen with catholic parents. Further commentary can cause them to withdraw or internalize certain beliefs.
Being mindful of the things we say when we're socializing or eating with friends and family just makes us more of a badass. It also allows you to create a safe space for those you care about. Mindfulness and awareness are best practices for change. They also make you ten times hotter... just saying.