Ep 221: Why We Have Body Shame and How to Overcome It w/Jane Curry Weber
Today we are talking about a highly sensitive but important topic. It is something that affects nearly every woman in America. Today I welcome back to the show my friend and dietician Jane Curry Weber to talk about body shame and women. What causes it. How social media contributes to it. How it leads to eating disorders. And what we can do to overcome it. And stay tuned to the end of our conversation where I go off on a tangent about my insecurities talking about my weight and health on this podcast. I may or may not have a vulnerability hangover after releasing this episode into the wild. Listen in.
We discuss:
- The definition of body shame, as both a noun and a verb
- The definition and contrast of a healthy body image
- What contributes to our body image, good or bad
- How social media affects body image
- How and why body shame can lead to eating disorders
- How Sandy can talk about her health goals without feeling “Reverse Shame” for wanting to lose 10 lbs.
- What is the Body Positivity Movement and is it “positive”?
More about Jane:
Jane Curry Weber, has spent most of her 20+ year career as a Dietitian listening to families’ stories and helping them improve their nutrition from right where they are. She has walked and stumbled in her Christian faith for that long too. Now she is building a community on Substack to explore and experiment with a refreshing perspective on faith and food that truly satisfies. Her newsletter and podcast hope to bring Peace to your table and Rest to your spirit through words of nourishment for body and soul.
Jane and her husband Collin, have three children and live on the East Coast of Canada, in her beloved Nova Scotia where she walks along the banks of the world’s highest tides.
From This Episode
EP209: 12 Reasons You Don’t Have Peace at The Table, Part 1
EP210: 12 Reasons You Don’t Have Peace at The Table, Part 2
Free download: 6 Strategies to Combat Body Shame for Christian Women.
To help get started on eating well:
Step 1: Your Best Diet is Right Here
Step 2: Two Easy Tweaks to Create Balanced Eating
Step 3: Balance Hunger and Fullness with snacks
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