To The Best Of Our Knowledge Being Body Conscious
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May 18, 2024 This discussion revolves around rethinking our relationship with our bodies, questioning societal pressures and the concept of body neutrality. Guests share insights on how detaching self-worth from physical appearance can lead to liberation. The conversation highlights the intersection of identity and activism, especially within marginalized communities. It emphasizes the importance of somatic awareness in personal and social change, while also celebrating joy and pleasure as essential elements of resilience in activism.
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Neutrality Removes Appearance's Power
- Body neutrality strips moral meaning from appearance so it loses power over you.
- You can have preferences without letting appearance dictate your worth.
When Movements Become Personal Burdens
- Body positivity began as fat activism but mainstreaming turned it into an individual mandate to 'love yourself'.
- That shift can shame people who cannot meet the unrealistic love-yourself standard.
The Big Lie: Your Body Is The Problem
- The 'big lie' is believing your body is the root cause of your suffering.
- Dismantling that belief lets you pursue needs directly instead of chasing appearance fixes.