When We Speak is a podcast where we have inspirational, candid, and empowering conversations. It’s a place where we share insight into how we cope, heal, and find meaning in a wide range of experiences. Hosted by mental health therapist, speaker, and author of “What Children Remember”, Tasha Hunter, MSW, LCSW.
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16. Weight Neutral Fitness and Body Positivity with Jess Brock-Pitts
"Diet culture isn't happy to see you feel satisfied with yourself."
In today's episode I'm speaking with Jess Brock-Pitts about her journey to weight neutral fitness and body positivity. Jess brilliantly explores the following:
—How food shaming sends a message of who is worthy and who is loveable
—How we attach moral value to food
—How diet culture sends the message that if you're in a bigger body, you should want to lose weight
—The manipulation of diet culture
—How parents can avoid applying food rules to children
—How we can prevent our children from having weight and body shame