Financial Feminist 199. Rejecting Diet Culture and Embracing Body Neutrality with Dietitian Deanna Wolfe
Nov 18, 2024
In this enlightening discussion, Deanna Wolfe, a registered dietitian and business coach, sheds light on rejecting diet culture and embracing body neutrality. She dives into the harmful impact of diet culture on women's self-image and offers practical strategies for intuitive eating. Deanna also clarifies misconceptions around weight loss medications like Ozempic, urging a shift towards health metrics that celebrate energy and capability rather than appearance. Her insights inspire listeners to cultivate a healthier relationship with food and their bodies.
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Diet Culture as Patriarchy
- Diet culture profits from women's self-hatred, pushing unattainable ideals.
- It aims to control women, making them physically and emotionally smaller.
Subtle Compliments, Big Impact
- Tori Dunlap's older TikTok repost garnered compliments on her thinner appearance.
- This highlights how society values thinness, even unintentionally.
Ozempic: Not a Quick Fix
- Deanna Wolfe emphasizes Ozempic isn't a hack; it's a lifelong medication.
- It's not a quick fix, and weight often returns after stopping.