How We Got "Body Positivity" All Wrong

UNBOTHERED

Welcome back to Unbothered! In this episode, I take a deep dive into how the body positivity movement got completely derailed from its original purpose. We explore:

• The roots of the movement in the 1960s, advocating for respect and equality for marginalized bodies—specifically fat and disabled bodies—not a focus on beauty or self-love.
• How the rise of social media twisted the movement into a self-centric practice of "loving your flaws," reinforcing harmful beauty standards instead of dismantling them.
• Why body neutrality is a healthier, more freeing approach. It’s not about loving what you see in the mirror every day—it’s about realizing your worth isn’t tied to your appearance.
• How letting go of judgment (towards your own body and others) creates space for presence, compassion, and joy in life.

I also share why being unbothered by your body is transformative, reclaiming time, energy, and mental space for what truly matters. Remember: You are so much more than a body, and your worth has nothing to do with your appearance.

Let’s call BS on beauty standards together. Tune in, and let’s flip the script. See you next time!

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