Together, we unpack the impact of diet culture on self-esteem and explore actionable steps to escape its grip.
Key Takeaways
1. Holly’s Journey with Confidence
- Holly’s story of being in a smaller body yet still feeling insecure.
- The myth of “thin equals happy” and why confidence isn’t tied to size.
- The internal work Holly did to shift her mindset and build self-worth.
2. Building Confidence Beyond Weight Loss
- Why tying confidence to appearance alone is a losing battle.
- The importance of focusing on strengths, values, and achievements unrelated to physical appearance.
- Tools and strategies Holly used to feel empowered in her own skin.
3. Escaping Diet Culture
- How diet culture perpetuates insecurities by setting impossible standards.
- The long-term impact of restrictive diets on mental health and self-esteem.
- Steps to reclaim your autonomy from diet culture:
- Challenging harmful beliefs around food and body image.
- Finding freedom through intuitive eating and body neutrality.
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What is Beyond Diets?
On Beyond Diets, we dig deep on how and why Diet Culture has rooted so deeply into our lives and left us feeling a bit broken. Our aim is to open you up to a whole new way of thinking about food, your body and your overall mindset to looking after your well-being.
Alongside my own solo episodes, I’ve spoken to some of the leading experts across various different industries to help you understand yourself in a way you never have before.
And I’ve spoken to some of the incredible women who I’ve personally worked with over the past few years, to help you see you’re not alone with your day to day challenges.
I’m so excited that you’re here, thank you for listening to the Beyond Diets Podcast!