Body positivity is a revolutionary concept that seeks to uphold individual differences, but a closer look reveals its detrimental effects on our health.

In this episode of the Complete Human podcast, we touch on the dangers that the body positivity movement poses to our well-being. Research shows that obesity is the top contributing factor to deadly COVID cases, and we share why body positivity is part of the problem. 

Also, we discuss how companies disguise body positivity as 'inclusivity' for the sake of marketing and profit. We argue that body positivity reinforces unhealthy lifestyle choices while failing to raise awareness of the root causes of weight problems. 

Are we patronizing companies who capitalize on our need for acceptance? Why does true self-love clash with body positivity?

This episode brims with no-nonsense insights on toxic body positivity, obesity's role in the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, and some supporting scientific facts you should know. 

What we discuss...

3:00 - Body positivity masquerading as 'inclusivity' in marketing campaigns

6:05 - How body positivity hampers your health journey

8:08 - Adele’s weight loss journey and why we should celebrate people who work on their health

10:30 - Why body positivity is the modern-day adult equivalent of the participation trophy

12:00 - The COVID-19 pandemic is an obesity epidemic

16:00 - What to do with companies perpetuating an unhealthy existence

17:50 - A call for educational campaigns and insurance premiums based on health diagnostic profiles

19:49 - Body positivity is a form of self-loathing, not self-love

Mentioned resources:

Audra Williams' tweet about Adele's weight loss: https://twitter.com/audrawilliams/status/1209379014084833280?lang=en