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NWP Episode 216: What is Thin Privilege?

NWP Episode 216: What is Thin Privilege?

Today’s episode is an important conversation that NEEDS to be in podcast form. I’ve touched on thin privilege on Instagram posts and with guests on the show, but I wanted an entire episode dedicated to the subject.

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 Here’s what I want you to understand about thin privilege: Your body image struggles are real no matter your size. Your experience and struggles are real and valid. But we have to be willing to look at our privileges in all situations, body image and how this impacts our relationship with food, included.

There are three types of fat phobia, that I’ve learned from Virgie Tovar (click here to listen to her episode on the podcast). A person in a thin body can experience INTRApersonal struggles as we all fear becoming fat in our society that tells us it's the worst thing in the world to happen to our bodies. But a thin body won’t experience interpersonal and institutionalized fat phobia. This helps explain thin privilege in a meaningful way- that yes, your experiences are real, but these are two major areas you likely will never experience or understand if you live in a thin body.

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 I used to promote myself as the “body positive dietitian” and I now realize how much of a mistake on wording that was. That was taking a movement that wasn’t created for me. And honestly ignorance on my part thinking me as a size 10 was not accepted. I hope this episode helps you see that your experiences are real and true and you are not alone in not accepting your body. Yet, as with any privilege we hold, it’s not your fault or something you should feel guilty about. It’s about recognizing that there’s some experiences we may never be able to understand.

This episode is brought to you by my holiday survival guide. This free e-book will help you enjoy and celebrate the holiday season, food included. Click here to grab yours!

This episode is also brought to you by my love for all things Primally Pure. I’m currently obsessed with the plumping face maskbeauty cream, and body butter. I’ve also been using the gua sha stone andbody brush daily for circulation and lymphatic drainage support (hello, fall allergies). Don’t forget to use the code NOURISH for 10% off your first order.

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Today's episode is an important conversation that NEEDS to be in podcast form. I've touched on thin privilege on Instagram posts and with guests on the show, but I wanted an entire episode dedicated to the subject.   Here's what I want you to understand about thin privilege: Your body image struggles are real no matter your size.

NWP Episode 217: Daina Trout on Why Kombucha is Taking Over the Grocery Stores

NWP Episode 217: Daina Trout on Why Kombucha is Taking Over the Grocery Stores

NWP Episode 215: Davida Lederle on Comparison Traps, Instagram Breaks & Green Beauty

NWP Episode 215: Davida Lederle on Comparison Traps, Instagram Breaks & Green Beauty