In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss the pitfalls of focusing on weight loss as a New Year's resolution. They emphasize that the pressures from the diet, fitness, and wellness industries are particularly strong during this season. They explore multiple reasons not to pursue weight loss, including the physical and emotional toll, the perpetuation of harmful societal norms, and the unsustainable nature of dieting. They stress the importance of body t...
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In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss the pitfalls of focusing on weight loss as a New Year's resolution. They emphasize that the pressures from the diet, fitness, and wellness industries are particularly strong during this season. They explore multiple reasons not to pursue weight loss, including the physical and emotional toll, the perpetuation of harmful societal norms, and the unsustainable nature of dieting. They stress the importance of body t...
22. Reclaiming Movement and Decolonizing Fitness with Ilya Parker (Part 2)
The Body Trust® Podcast
45 minutes
5 months ago
22. Reclaiming Movement and Decolonizing Fitness with Ilya Parker (Part 2)
In this second part of our discussion with Ilya Parker, Ilya discusses the pervasive nature of toxic fitness culture, tracing its roots and harmful impacts. The conversation covers various facets of the weight loss industry, its exclusionary practices, and its connections to white supremacy, eugenics, ableism, and other oppressive systems. Ilya introduces the concept of 'toxic fitness culture' and the misinformation and harm it perpetuates. They emphasize the importance of reclaiming movement...
The Body Trust® Podcast
In this episode of the Body Trust Podcast, hosts Dana, Sirius, and Hilary discuss the pitfalls of focusing on weight loss as a New Year's resolution. They emphasize that the pressures from the diet, fitness, and wellness industries are particularly strong during this season. They explore multiple reasons not to pursue weight loss, including the physical and emotional toll, the perpetuation of harmful societal norms, and the unsustainable nature of dieting. They stress the importance of body t...
