Nicole Antoinette
Nicole Antoinette
Virgie Tovar on Fatphobia, Self-Love, and The History of Diet Culture
Virgie Tovar on Fatphobia, Self-Love, and The History of Diet Culture
Virgie Tovar on Fatphobia, Self-Love, and The History of Diet Culture
Saturday 1st April 2017
Nicole Antoinette and Virgie Tovar discuss breaking free from diet culture, embracing self-love, and understanding fatphobia's historical roots.
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Get the buttons here!Virgie Tovar on Breaking Diet Culture and Embracing Self-Love
When you begin to understand that diet culture is part of a bigger historical reality and you begin to really dig into the layers of the history of dieting, that is very, very, very helpful in understanding dieting as an expression of oppression.
What if you could break free from the relentless grip of diet culture? In this episode of Real Talk Radio, Nicole Antoinette sits down with Virgie Tovar, an author and activist who has dedicated her life to fighting fat discrimination and promoting body positivity. Tovar, the brains behind Babecamp and the #LoseHateNotWeight campaign, shares her journey through the toxic landscape of diet culture and how she emerged stronger and more self-loving on the other side.
Tovar doesn't just talk about her personal battles; she digs into the historical roots of diet culture, revealing how it's more than just a modern obsession—it's a form of oppression that has deep societal implications. Ever wondered how social media feeds into our collective anxiety about body image? Tovar and Antoinette break it down, discussing the role of online platforms in perpetuating harmful beauty standards and how community support can be a game-changer in rejecting these norms.
This episode is a raw, eye-opening conversation filled with insights that challenge the status quo. Whether you're struggling with body image issues or looking for ways to support someone who is, Tovar's wisdom and warmth make this a must-listen. She reminds us that understanding the history behind diet culture can be empowering, helping us see it for what it truly is—a tool of oppression. Tune in to hear how you can reclaim your self-worth and find joy beyond the scale.
Virgie Tovar's candid discussion is both a wake-up call and a beacon of hope for anyone looking to escape the diet culture trap.