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Exploring Fatness: Part TWO - Unpacking OUR Body Shit for Liberation on OUR OWN Terms

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How do you feel about your fat body? This can be a sticky topic for anyone, let alone someone who has felt negative stuff about their weight in the past.  This (super-nuanced) episode is Part TWO of a series discussing the ideas of fatness so that people of all sizes can be empowered to pursue body liberation on their terms. If you've ever hated your body, you're not alone. But hating your body won't make you happier. It's time to change that. This podcast does not want you to be fat and it does not want you to lose weight - this podcast wants you to learn where your shitty ideas about your body come from so that YOU can figure out how YOU feel about YOUR BODY on YOUR TERMS.

Topics we’re chatting about include:

  • Personal Journey Sharing: I share my personal journey with you, from childhood diets to adult realizations, to illustrate the importance of separating our self-worth from others' opinions. It's about crafting a value system that's centered around what's unique and beautiful in us, rather than being pleasing to others.
    • Influences on Body Image: We explore the role of parents, media, and social media in shaping our body image. With the majority of influencers being much younger, it's crucial to question whether their perspectives truly resonate with our own experiences and challenges.
      • Fat Narratives in Media: The idea of the two main narratives are identified: proud fat individuals and those aching to be thin. How the harmful lack of nuance in these tropes has an impact on our self-perception.
        • Weight Shame and Weight Self-Stigma: I introduce the concepts of weight shame and weight self-stigma, which can deeply affect how we show up in our relationships and how we pursue our dreams. It's essential to recognize these feelings and understand that we can unlearn them to move forward in a more self-loving way.
          • Questions for Reflection

            • Timestamps:

            • 00:00 - Intro: Questioning Self-Love and Worthiness
            • 00:11 - The Struggle with Self-Worth and Confidence
            • 00:31 - Episode Focus: Understanding Self-Worth, Confidence, and Esteem
            • 01:03 - Future Episodes: Practical Strategies for Self-Love
            • 01:14 - Starting Point: The Basics of Self-Love
            • 01:35 - Host Introduction: Sarah's Background and Mission
            • 01:57 - Sarah's Personal Journey of Self-Discovery
            • 02:49 - Realizing the Need for Self-Awareness
            • 03:52 - The Confusion Between Confidence and Self-Knowledge
            • 04:36 - The Gap Between External Perception and Self-Perception
            • 05:39 - Introducing the Holy Trinity of Self-Love
            • 06:00 - The Interplay of Self-Esteem, Confidence, and Self-Worth
            • 07:59 - Defining Self-Esteem: Your Sense of Value09:35 - Tools for Assessing Self-Esteem
            • 11:00 - Exploring Self-Worth: Beyond Self-Esteem
            • 13:09 - Characteristics of High Self-Esteem
            • 14:47 - Self-Worth vs. Self-Esteem: Understanding the Difference
            • 16:03 - The Self-Worth Theory: Ability, Effort, and Performance
            • 18:10 - Common but Questionable Sources of Self-Worth
            • 20:07 - Reflecting on Your Own Self-Worth
            • 21:10 - Defining Self-Confidence: Belief in Abilities
            • 22:36 - Self-Confidence vs. Self-Esteem: A Critical Distinction
            • 23:07 - Summary: The Relationship Between the Three Concepts
            • 24:10 - Sarah's Example: Interconnection of Self-Concepts
            • 27:58 - The Necessity of Balancing All Three for Self-Love
            • 29:02 - Mention of Resources and Upcoming Deep Dives


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