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327: Fad Diets 💐 False promises and unrealistic expectations with Grace Mulvey & Conor Dowling

Mental - The Podcast to Destigmatise Mental Health

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Navigating Societal Pressures on Body Image and Diet Culture

The chapter delves into the impact of body image comments made in childhood and societal norms around body commentary, shaping individuals' self-image. It discusses the struggles with athletic expectations, body shaming, and navigating conversations focused on diets and body image in the context of mental health and self-acceptance. The conversation challenges the influence of diet culture, deceptive nature of fad diets, and emphasizes finding joy in lifestyle choices over deprivation.

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