A deep dive into the media portrayal of diverse body sizes, ethnicities and abilities in the context of body neutrality.

First, during our discussion of news, hosts Kim Bartlett, Emma Booth and Len Berube discussion the NYT Daily Podcast episode about new childhood obesity guidelines advocating for aggressive medical intervention. See here. This is placed in conversation with a NYT Op-Ed titled "Why the New Obesity Guidelines for Kids Terrify Me" by Virginia Sole-Smith. See here.

In which Kim Bartlett reads "The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love" by Sonya Renee Taylor (she/her) and "Belly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness" by Da'Shaun L. Harrison (they/them). 

After the discussion, the hosts briefly discuss an "I've Been Considering..." prompt, and after the credits, a brief grief for our former name, music, and album art.

Wherein Emma re-tries intuitive eating and reads The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

In which Len tries mindful walking and reads "Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins.

In which the gals continue "redo, redux, retry" January. Emma reports back on Luddites returning to the news. In the main segment, Kim tries a monthly digital sabbath challenge, based on the book "24/6" by Tiffany Shlain. Kim also read "12 Rules for Life" by Jordan Peterson in order to continue our discussion of the ongoing self-care grift. Len wraps up the show and joins our open discussion of these topics.

In which Emma introduces "Try it again" as the theme for the month.

In which Len, Emma and Kim review the challenges completed this year, and which will be re-tried in the new year.

In which Len applies a technique recommended by the Minimalists, and drafts a Today List and Someday List--and sees what is cluttering her life.

In which Kim reduces her sentimental items by honoring them, and curating what brings value or sparks joy.