This week, we deep dive into the topic of body acceptance and how to build a foundation of healthy self-esteem, confidence and self worth. Living in a world where marketing messages are constantly shaping our perspectives of beauty, body image and success, Dr. Jennie helps us unravel the 5 Ways we Accidentally promote diet culture: Be Aware.
1 - spreading compliments associated with weight loss or with improvements in beauty (promotes thin bodies are better) Try complimenting people in things other than appearance
2 - Using “fat” as an insult.Pay attention to how you talk to yourself with this one.
3 - Commenting on how “ bad” you have bee. Food isn’t moral = eating food doesn’t make you good or bad
4 - Talking about your newest diet you are trying - normalizes restriction & possible disordered eating
5 - Photoshopping images - We can only show others certain images of ourselves
Jennie has her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, is a Certified Sex Therapist and her PhD in Health Psychology. She owns clinics in the Minneapolis area that specializes in sexual health. Jennie has been working with high achievers and leadership teams for the past 5 years and recently opened a leadership development firm. She is the mom of 4 boys and usually runs around like a crazy person!
Resources: Healthy Body Cards by Louise Hay https://amzn.to/42qtRpM
How to love yourself cards by Louise Hay https://amzn.to/3LWzQwX
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