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The Shadow Side of The Body Positivity Movement and How to Cultivate True Lasting Self Confidence
In this episode, Alana unpacks the popular narrative of body positivity and reintroduces the concept of body neutrality. She shares her personal journey of extremes and explores why striving for constant positivity may not be the key to genuine self-acceptance. Alana emphasizes the importance of embracing honest feelings about our bodies and creating a mindset of gratitude and appreciation. Join Alana as we uncover the practice of body neutrality and its role in cultivating authentic body confidence and positivity.
Explore more about Be Well by AK
Be sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.
Takeaways
Body positivity is not the same as body neutrality, strive for neutrality.
Living in extremes, whether positive or negative, can lead to feelings of shame and depression.
Body neutrality allows for the inclusion of difficult feelings and self-judgments, without shame.
Practicing body neutrality involves getting honest about how you feel about your body and appreciating it as a vehicle for living life.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
1:30 - The Balance Between Body Positivity and Acceptance
06:33 - Body Confidence Allows to Engage Fully.
10:43 - Body Neutrality and Exploring Your True Feelings
13:21 - Long Term Body Confidence + Security
15:42 - Living In Extremes Leads to Shame
22:56 - Aiming for Neutrality in Society
24:52 - Body Neutrality In Practice
25:02 - Conclusion
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By Alana Kessler
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In this episode, Alana unpacks the popular narrative of body positivity and reintroduces the concept of body neutrality. She shares her personal journey of extremes and explores why striving for constant positivity may not be the key to genuine self-acceptance. Alana emphasizes the importance of embracing honest feelings about our bodies and creating a mindset of gratitude and appreciation. Join Alana as we uncover the practice of body neutrality and its role in cultivating authentic body confidence and positivity.
Explore more about Be Well by AK
Be sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak.
Takeaways
Body positivity is not the same as body neutrality, strive for neutrality.
Living in extremes, whether positive or negative, can lead to feelings of shame and depression.
Body neutrality allows for the inclusion of difficult feelings and self-judgments, without shame.
Practicing body neutrality involves getting honest about how you feel about your body and appreciating it as a vehicle for living life.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
1:30 - The Balance Between Body Positivity and Acceptance
06:33 - Body Confidence Allows to Engage Fully.
10:43 - Body Neutrality and Exploring Your True Feelings
13:21 - Long Term Body Confidence + Security
15:42 - Living In Extremes Leads to Shame
22:56 - Aiming for Neutrality in Society
24:52 - Body Neutrality In Practice
25:02 - Conclusion
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