Episode 85: My Friend Started A Diet, What Do I Do?

September 25, 2019


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Episode Overview

Food and fitness can draw lines between friends and family. This is particularly true when someone in your circle starts a new diet, especially if you’ve rejected diet culture. The question comes up often in the Balance365 community – what do you do when someone you love goes on a diet? Lauren and Annie respond – enjoy!

 What you’ll hear in this episode

  • Navigating the “real world” as someone who has rejected diet culture
  • Rejecting diet culture as a process
  • Planting seeds – navigating friendships with people who aren’t ready to give up diets
  • How to set boundaries on conversations gracefully
  • Planning ahead for difficult conversations
  • Creating distance on social media
  • The power of silence, education, and humor
  • Discussing diet culture with your kids in an age-appropriate way
  • The value of setting an example
  • Cultivating self-awareness about your own reactions
  • Navigating the “real world” as someone who has rejected diet culture
  • Rejecting diet culture as a process
  • Planting seeds – navigating friendships with people who aren’t ready to give up diets
  • How to set boundaries on conversations gracefully
  • Planning ahead for difficult conversations
  • Creating distance on social media
  • The power of silence, education, and humor
  • Discussing diet culture with your kids in an age-appropriate way
  • The value of setting an example
  • Cultivating self-awareness about your own reactions

Resources

Transcript

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