Peace Meal

Episode description:

Diet culture is an insidious ideology that worships thinness, demonizes those that don’t adhere to the beauty standard, and oppresses those who are not viewed as “healthy.” Hilmar Wagner, a dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Public Health, joins Peace Meal to talk nutrition, diets, and why we’ve been evolutionarily conditioned to be preoccupied with food.

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Episode show notes:

Host Claire Holtz kicks off this month’s episode of Peace Meal by reflecting on the origins of diet culture. From abiding by a doctor’s health advice to losing weight and altering body shape, dieting has dramatically changed and created a system of beliefs referred to as “Diet Culture.”

Hilmar Wagner defines diet culture as a system of beliefs that idolize thinness, promote weight loss, and oppress those who don’t meet the societal standard for beauty. While diet culture was predominately geared towards women, it is now starting to trend towards men as well. With diet culture targeting all individuals, we now see the rise of fad diets started in order to lose weight and change body shape.

According to NEDA, those who engage in moderate dieting are 5x more likely to develop an eating disorder. Hilmar notes that there is nothing wrong or inherently bad about wanting to change your eating habits, but that some individuals are more susceptible to developing an eating disorder. For those at-risk individuals, dieting can be the trigger that leads them to an eating disorder.

Hilmar wraps up the podcast by discussing ways to assess if a diet has turned into disordered eating and what to do about it. For those concerned about their eating habits or body thoughts, reach out to The Emily Program at 1-888-364-5977 for more information and support.

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About the podcast:

Peace Meal is an Emily Program podcast that discusses topics related to eating disorders, body image issues, and how society may contribute to distorted thinking.

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Episode description: Diet culture is an insidious ideology that worships thinness, demonizes those that don’t adhere to the beauty standard, and oppresses those who are not viewed as “healthy.” Hilmar Wagner, a dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Public Health, joins Peace Meal to talk nutrition, diets, and why we’ve been evolutionarily conditioned to be […]

Eating disorders are confusing and complex. On this month's episode, host Claire Holtz sits down with Emily Program Site Director Jennifer Nelson to discuss what eating disorders are and what we can do to help those affected.

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Episode show notes:

In this episode of Peace Meal, we discuss what eating disorders are, what to do if we are worried about ourselves or a loved one, and how to support those in recovery. Emily Program Site Director Jennifer Nelson answers the most common questions asked by those considering eating disorder treatment and offers advice to support people. 

About the podcast:

Peace Meal is an Emily Program podcast that discusses topics related to eating disorders, body image issues, and how society may contribute to distorted thinking.

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Follow The Emily Program on

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheEmilyProgram

Twitter: @emilyprogram

Instagram: @emilyprogram

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You can find Peace Meal on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, or tell your friends!

Are you interested in being a guest on Peace Meal? We are currently looking for those in eating disorder recovery to participate in our Recovery Stories episodes. Email [email protected] if you would like to share your story on Peace Meal.

Eating disorders are confusing and complex. On this month's episode, host Claire Holtz sits down with Emily Program Site Director Jennifer Nelson to discuss what eating disorders are and what we can do to help those affected.

On the first episode of Peace Meal, host Claire Holtz talks to the founder of The Emily Program, Dirk Miller. Dirk shares how his recovery from alcoholism and bulimia set him on a mission to help others who are struggling. — About the podcast: Peace Meal is an Emily Program podcast hosted by Claire Holtz. […]

On the first episode of Peace Meal, host Claire Holtz talks to the founder of The Emily Program, Dirk Miller. Dirk shares how his recovery from alcoholism and bulimia set him on a mission to help others who are struggling.

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About the podcast:

Peace Meal is an Emily Program podcast hosted by Claire Holtz. Peace Meal covers topics related to eating disorders, body image issues, and how society contributes to distorted thinking. New episodes are available the first Monday and third Wednesday of every month.

https://www.emilyprogram.com/

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Category: Health, Society & Culture

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Language: English

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