How to Stop Dieting and Conforming to Patriarchal Beauty Standards with Jenna

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I’ve talked a lot about body image on this podcast. But I’ve never had an expert in the subject on the show... until now. And with the holiday cheer accompanied by the challenge of cookies, cakes, and other food and wine everywhere, I think now’s the perfect time for this conversation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My guest Jenna Free has a ton of knowledge about eating disorders and body dysmorphia and acceptance. So I had to have her on to give her perspective and teach us a few things to help you navigate the holiday season.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">But our conversation took an interesting turn I didn’t anticipate. We ended up discussing beauty culture a lot, in addition to body issues and how to navigate the unwanted comments and lack of boundaries from friends and family during holidays.</span></p> <p><strong>1:30</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- A couple of tips for those who find this time of a year a challenge to get through</span></p> <p><strong>10:54</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- A caveat before you listen to the interview</span></p> <p><strong>15:36</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Jenna introduces herself and her history with food and body image</span></p> <p><strong>17:34</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- The biggest misconception about food addiction</span></p> <p><strong>18:50</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Diet and beauty culture as a patriarchal distraction for women</span></p> <p><strong>23:38</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- How Jenna felt trapped in beauty culture even outside the body weight arena</span></p> <p><strong>27:56</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- The link that exists between your love life and your body image</span></p> <p><strong>30:55</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Why dieting doesn’t work and refusing to comply with diet culture</span></p> <p><strong>33:27</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Finding a balance between