Good Bodies—with Pam Moore

Content warning:
Discussions of weight loss, disordered eating, obesity (medical term vs. medical slur) and body image, body positivity narratives.

The word ‘fat’ -is used as a neutral descriptor when it appears in this conversation.

Navigating Body Positivity, Weight Loss, and Societal Narratives with Pam Moore

This is the 1st in a 2 part series responding to the NY Times Editorial featuring former body positive 'influencer' Gabriella Loscano.

In this episode, Real Over Ideal host, Vanessa Gorelkin, and friend of the podcast, Pam Moore, dissect the recent New York Times opinion piece on body positivity. 

Pam and Vanessa explore the societal implications of weight bias, the nuances of intuitive eating, and media narratives around health and body size. 

Key topics:

The influence of media framing on societal perceptions of weight and body positivity

The history & original goals of the "Health at Every Size" movement

How influencer culture twisted body positivity and the importance of nuance

The crux of disinformation around weight, health risks, and their correlations

The role of language, such as terms "obese" and "overweight," and their societal connotations

The importance of psychological flexibility and evolving self-beliefs

Free NY Times Editorial with Gabriella Loscano: https://youtu.be/xXrGrsvR3wo?si=MPJDjkLE1-fV5u92

Connect with Pam Moore:

https://www.pam-moore.com/ 

This episode encourages compassionate, nuanced conversations about health, weight, and societal narratives. Remember, evolving your beliefs and understanding is part of self-trust and growth.

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