Growing up in the 90s, many of us were unwittingly steeped in a toxic diet culture. From ultra-skinny models gracing the covers of magazines to the relentless promotion of fad diets, hello cabbage soup, Atkins, Slim Fast, etc.The message was clear; thinner is better, and self-worth is tied to appearance.Fast forward to today, and we're now navigating a journey towards self-love and improved body image, unlearning the damaging beliefs of our youth and trying to set up our daughters (and sons) for a more positive and loving body image towards oneself.

Here are some of my favorite accounts to follow on Social Media that I talk about in this episode - Allison Marketti, Sadie Nardini, Ashley Turner, Lauren Cadilac ( feelgooddietitian), Same Previte (find.food.freedom), Alex Light (alexlight_Idn), Victoria Browne, Callie Gullickson, Dana Mercer Ricci, Erin from rawbeautytalks, Sarah Nicole Landry (thebirdspapaya), Kylie Kelce (kykelce), Abby Langer (langernutrition) These accounts are very inclusive for everyone and very body positive.

In this episode:

- Self-Compassion

- How to Practice self-compassion.

- Speak to yourself with kindness and recognize that self-worth isn't tied to physical appearance.

- I use a few affirmations daily. You are worthy, You are kind, You are strong, You are beautifulEven if on some days I am not feeling it or believe it, I always say them. There is scientific research that this can really help rewire our brain and mood.

Also mentioned in this episode daily walking meditations. The ones I do are my own and Cassandra Bodzak.

My two walking meditations:

17 minute my walking meditation - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fit-fun-and-frazzled/id1530819580?i=1000576103376.

My 12 minute walking meditation - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fit-fun-and-frazzled/id1530819580?i=1000608163789.

Victoria Mann podcast episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fit-fun-and-frazzled/id1530819580?i=1000650576223