34: Here's What's Wrong With the Body Positivity Movement

The body positivity movement has done a lot of good… but is it actually helping women in midlife, or is it subconsciously keeping us more stuck in criticism than ever?

In this honest and nuanced conversation, we unpack the uncomfortable truth:
👉 Even body positivity still keeps us focused on appearance.
👉 It can disconnect us from true body love.
👉 And it may even prevent us from addressing real health and emotional needs.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re supposed to love your body… but find yourself even more critical of your body as you hit your 40's and 50's, this episode will hit home.

You are going to discover:

• Why body positivity still keeps us obsessed with appearance
• How the movement ignores aging and the emotional reality of midlife bodies (and why that matters deeply in midlife)
• Why affirmations like “I love my body” often don’t work
• The difference between not caring what others think and true stewardship of your body
• How body positivity can sometimes ignore real health concerns

The body positivity may reduce shame, which matters, but it doesn’t teach women how to:

• Truly connect with their bodies
• Care for them deeply
• Or love them through aging and change

We’ll address the question: can you truly stop caring what others think about your body… without first learning to love it yourself?

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