logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2022
32m 20s

How to divest from diet culture

NPR
About this episode
In 2022, 40% of New Year's resolutions in the U.S. were based on weight loss. Why do we set these goals for ourselves? Diet culture, the social expectations that value thinness and appearance above all else can impact how we view our bodies and treat others. The good news is, we can free ourselves from this mindset.

Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NPR Privacy Policy
Up next
Yesterday
Dear Life Kit: When money makes relationships murky
Behavioral scientist Wendy De La Rosa and personal finance expert Katie Gatti Tassin answer murky money questions from Dear Life Kit listeners. Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our newsletter here.Have an episode idea or feedback you want to share? Email us at lifek ... Show More
20m 20s
Aug 26
Road safety for pedestrians and cyclists
No matter whether you're walking, biking or driving, there are things you can do to stay safe on the road. NPR health correspondent Pien Huang shares her reporting on tips to keep each other safe while sharing our busy streets.Follow us on Instagram: @nprlifekitSign up for our ne ... Show More
16m 28s
Aug 25
How to deal with intrusive thoughts
Have you ever had a disturbing thought pop up into your head? Thoughts that are distressing, repetitive and unwanted are called intrusive thoughts. NPR's senior Visuals producer LA Johnson talks with a therapist and a researcher to figure out what these thoughts mean, where they ... Show More
20m 46s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2023
S3 Ep1: Living an Anti-Diet Culture 2023
We know what's coming this time of year - fitness plans, fad diets, and allll the before and after photos. It's almost impossible to escape the weight of diet culture, but we're here to chat you through living your best anti-diet culture life in 2023. Because we all deserve to li ... Show More
40m 53s
Dec 2022
59. The psychology of diet culture and embracing our bodies
This week we discuss the insidious nature of diet culture and how it convinces us we need to change our bodies to be happier. We discuss how diet culture has become so influential through normalisation, repetition across social media, social approval and early learning in childho ... Show More
49m 18s
Dec 2023
93: Ditch toxic resolutions & set goals for lasting change
I once fell into the trap of setting wildly ambitious New Year's resolutions that fizzled out before February even whispered hello. It's a familiar story, isn't it? Contrary to popular belief, New Year’s resolutions are not just glorified ‘to do’ items for the firs ... Show More
22m 51s
May 2022
How to Manage your Environment in Diet Culture, to Improve Body Image
Have you considered how much your environment may be impacting your relationship with food and your body? Family members, work colleagues, social media, TV, health professionals, teachers, the fitness industry, to name a few. But how much are all of these impacting your body imag ... Show More
26m 24s
Jan 2024
Why Our Bodies Fight Us on Losing Weight
Everybody knows losing weight is tough. But why? While diet, exercise, and willpower might have something to do with it. The root may lie in how we humans have evolved as a species. Could our bodies be hardwired to resist shedding pounds? In this episode, Sanjay speaks to Daniel ... Show More
29m 21s
Jul 2023
Improving Your Body Image and Breaking Free From Diet Culture in Your 40s with Past Client Haylee
In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by past client, Haylee. In today’s episode Bonnie & Haylee will discuss:  Improving body image  Breaking free of diet culture in your 40s Becoming an intuitive eater while managing an existing medical condition Dangers of wellness culture  ... Show More
41m 15s
Jan 2023
166 - Weight Loss Begins with Self-Acceptance
In this episode, we discuss the idea that true weight loss begins with self-acceptance. Many people believe that the key to weight loss is simply eating less and exercising more, but this narrow view ignores the underlying emotional and psychological factors that contribute to we ... Show More
24m 1s
Nov 2022
S2 Ep21: Setting Boundaries & Calling Out Your Family
What are we meant to do when that random aunt starts spewing diet culture or asking us why we’ve put on weight?!?! Allll year round people feel like they’re allowed to comment on your body or offer unsolicited “advice” for your “health”. But this time of year, it can be so much h ... Show More
52m 45s
Jan 2024
💪🏽 Why I will NOT be dieting in 2024... (my weight-loss experience)
Happy New Year my love! 🎉I am so happy to kick the year off podcasting about this topic!This is the time of year when the diet industry absolutely cashes in our your insecurities.The new year, new you body shame is crazy and unfortunately most people drop off their resolutions a ... Show More
29m 27s
Dec 2023
92: How to stop sabotaging your health + your weight
Have you ever felt like there's something holding you back from achieving your health and wellness goals? In this episode we are looking at some of the habits you include in your life. And more importantly... are they still serving you?  Numerous ‘healthy habits’ have been w ... Show More
41m 59s