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Episode 27 - Holly Matthews: Confidence & Diet Culture
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Together, we unpack the impact of diet culture on self-esteem and explore actionable steps to escape its grip.
Key Takeaways
1. Holly’s Journey with Confidence
- Holly’s story of being in a smaller body yet still feeling insecure.
- The myth of “thin equals happy” and why confidence isn’t tied to size.
- The internal work Holly did to shift her mindset and build self-worth.
2. Building Confidence Beyond Weight Loss
- Why tying confidence to appearance alone is a losing battle.
- The importance of focusing on strengths, values, and achievements unrelated to physical appearance.
- Tools and strategies Holly used to feel empowered in her own skin.
3. Escaping Diet Culture
- How diet culture perpetuates insecurities by setting impossible standards.
- The long-term impact of restrictive diets on mental health and self-esteem.
- Steps to reclaim your autonomy from diet culture:
- Challenging harmful beliefs around food and body image.
- Finding freedom through intuitive eating and body neutrality.
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