Welcome to another episode of the Unapologetically Fat Podcast. In this episode, Tish chats about the journey of self-acceptance and body positivity. She shares her personal experiences, from growing up in an environment that constantly criticized her weight to finding herself living life on the sidelines because of body shame.

She opens up about the pivotal moments that created her shift towards radical self-love, including her first plus-size yoga class and the emotional breakthrough it brought – including rejecting diet culture and societal bullshit body standards, ultimately leading her to some plus-size modeling experiences and becoming passionate about advocating for body positivity.

It’s a powerful message to all who feel marginalized because of their bodies: you are beautiful, worthy, and have the right to take up space unapologetically.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with body image and self-esteem, promising inspiration and actionable insights for radical self-acceptance.

Here's a few key timestamps you may want to jump to:

[00:09:50] - Emotional breakthrough: acceptance and freedom from body shaming.

[00:11:25] - Embracing confidence, pursuing modeling.

[00:17:50] - Embrace self-worth, love, and belief in yourself.

Key takeaways from today's episode:

1. Body Insecurity and Personal Experiences

• Avoiding full-length mirrors & living life on the sidelines
• Negative comments from family and strangers

2. Societal Perceptions and Personal Struggles

• Fat stereotypes and social expectations
• Fatness seen as unacceptable
• Fat people perceived as lazy and unworthy

And hey, before I forget - I would LOVE it if you would take a few minutes to leave a review of the show on your favorite podcast app. And of course, don't forget to subscribe too, so you get notified when new episodes get published ;-)

Have you ever wondered about the difference between body positivity and body neutrality? In today's episode, that's what I'm talking about. You'll hear definitions, benefits, and challenges, and I even share some tips for incorporating both into your life. Whether you're all about loving the skin you're in or simply finding peace with your body as it is, this episode is sure to offer some valuable insights. So stick around as we navigate this journey toward body and self-acceptance together. Let's jump right in!

Here's a few key timestamps you may want to jump to:

[00:01:28] - Body positivity definition

[00:02:52] - Body neutrality definition

[00:04:09] - Body neutrality promotes acceptance without constant positivity.

[00:08:36] - Both body positivity and neutrality boost confidence.

[00:13:47] - Embrace self-care and self-reflection.

[00:16:02] - Embrace body acceptance and uniqueness. Personalize your journey.

Key takeaways from today's episode:

• Comparison of body positivity and body neutrality
• Benefits of body positivity and body neutrality
• The challenges
• Tips for incorporating body positivity and body neutrality (into your daily life)

And hey, before I forget - I would LOVE it if you would take a few minutes to leave a review of the show on your favorite podcast app. And of course don't forget to subscribe too so you get notified when new episodes get published ;-)

Links I mentioned:

Wikipedia - body positivity definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_positivity

WebMD - body neutrality definition: https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-is-body-neutrality

In some recent conversations with plus-size women, a 'theme' has popped up—they're looking for a more realistic way (than body positivity) to have a relationship with their bodies—body neutrality. In this episode, we'll explore what body neutrality means, why it's important, and 6 ways to start practicing it right now.

Timestamps to check out:

[02:00] - Body Neutrality Definition

[05:56] - Diet culture messages fuel comparison and body dissatisfaction struggles.

[07:28] - Struggle with body acceptance, aim for neutrality.

[11:33] - Ditch diet culture.

[14:45] - Stop talking negatively about your body.

Key Takeaways:

• Why unconditional body positivity can be challenging & how it can be "easier" to find a more neutral approach - body neutrality.
• The importance of body neutrality.
• 6 practical ways to practice body neutrality in your own life.

That's it for today's episode! Please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast app :-)

Next week, we'll dive into body positivity VS body neutrality.

Resources:

• Body Neutrality definition from Web MD: https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-is-body-neutrality
• Body Neutrality definition from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-disorder-recovery/202312/moving-beyond-dichotomies-about-our-bodies
• Learn more about Soft Hiking here (I called it gentle hiking in the episode - ooops!): https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wellbeing/a45137114/soft-hiking/