Ep 022: Paige Smathers on the Art of Nuance and Critical Thinking

I was so excited when Paige and I scheduled her return to the BodyLove Project Podcast to talk about the practice our practices are centered around: nuance. It seems to be a lost art in our culture. We really like black and white, right and wrong thinking. It's easier to make a "yes" or "no" decision than to really spend some time formulating your own thoughts, based on your own values.  Here's a great example: Jake: Where do you want to go for dinner? Me: I'm not sure, what are you in the mood for? Jake: I'll eat anything. Me: Ok, what about Highland Kitchen? Jake: No.  And this goes on and on and on and on, until I finally list a place he agrees on. Now I know we are not the only couple that deals with this. But the moral of the story is, it's easier to answer a question when you're presented with two options, versus when you have to develop a thesis, support your thesis with research, and develop a conclusion.  In this episode Paige and I talk about... How to help open a larger conversation, avoid arguments, and hear more than one side to every story. Why we tend to be so dogmatic about our beliefs around nutrition (amongst other topics). How to NOT be dogmatic, about promoting a non-dogmatic approach.  The importance of separating your identity from your beliefs (and knowing who you really are).  How to not be perfectionistic, about not being perfectionistic.  I hope you love this conversation as much as I did! RESOURCES Jessi's Free Intuitive Eating Training Paige's Website Paige's Course Secular Buddhism Podcast Brene Brown Body Kindness Intuitive Eating