Diabolical Lies Liv Schmidt & the Sexless Allure of SkinnyTok
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Jun 15, 2025 The podcast dives deep into the contradictions of SkinnyTok, where the promise of effortless beauty clashes with hard work. It explores the complex dynamics of body positivity and societal pressures, scrutinizing how social media shapes perceptions of beauty. Listeners discover the impact of weight discrimination on women's lives and the troubling trends surrounding self-image in the digital age. The discussion highlights the challenge of navigating personal empowerment amid collective feminist goals, advocating for a broader appreciation of diverse body types.
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Build Habits with Community
- Track your food, portions, steps, and habits consistently.
- Join community accountability groups to build sustainable wellness habits.
Economic Incentives for Thinness
- It's economically rational for women to pursue thinness because it yields market rewards.
- Body weight heavily influences women's wages; this effect is much less significant for men.
Origin of Fatphobia and Thinness
- Fatphobia roots in anti-Black racial science tied to colonization and slavery.
- Thinness became a marker of racial and intellectual superiority in Western culture.