Dr. Lisa Folden, a weight and size-inclusive physical therapist, discusses the harmful effects of weight loss prescriptions and the importance of body acceptance. She emphasises the need to challenge biases in healthcare and advocates for a shift towards a weight-inclusive approach. Dr. Folden shares her personal journey of rejecting diet culture and finding peace with her body.

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In this episode, Kim interviews Lauren Smith from the Fabulous Go Love Yourself podcast. They discuss their shared passion for normalizing body image and mental health, the importance of making time for friends, and how the podcast has influenced their mental health journeys. Lauren shares her regrets about self-hatred and emphasizes focusing on what brings joy and fulfilment. They provide tips for summer body confidence, like wearing comfortable clothes and being in photos. The conversation highlights embracing self-acceptance, avoiding comparisons on social media, and prioritizing mental and physical well-being. They also discuss the challenges of content creation and the need for self-care. The episode concludes with a reminder that self-acceptance brings joy and that life is too short for self-hatred.

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Danica, a plus-size dance instructor, shares her journey of recovery from an eating disorder and how the body-acceptance movement helped heal her relationship with her body and food. She discusses the power of social media in promoting body inclusivity and creating safe spaces for marginalised communities. We also touch on cancel culture.

Danica emphasises the importance of plus-size representation in the fitness industry and how it can empower individuals to believe in their abilities. She also opens up about living with depression and how teaching dance classes and being part of a supportive community has helped her manage her mental health.

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