Summary

In this episode, Aaron Flores interviews Paul, a 52-year-old man who shares his journey of understanding body image and size through his relationship with his spouse. Paul discusses how his spouse helped him recognize and challenge fatphobia and the prejudices associated with body size. He reflects on his own past fatphobic attitudes and the impact of societal beauty standards. Paul also explores the intersection of masculinity and body image, as well as the influence of religion on the morality of food and dieting. The conversation explores the morality of food and the impact of societal ideals on body image. It delves into the role of patriarchy in shaping attitudes towards food and body size. The importance of education and advocacy in challenging fat phobia and promoting body acceptance is emphasized. The conversation also touches on the connection between religion and body image, highlighting the need for more inclusive and fat-positive spaces within religious communities. Resources such as books, podcasts, and individuals advocating for body acceptance are mentioned. The conversation concludes with discussing personal interests, including music, TV shows, and movies.

Keywords

body image, fatphobia, masculinity, religion, dieting, morality of food, societal ideals, patriarchy, education, advocacy, body acceptance, inclusivity, resources, personal interests

Takeaways

• Recognizing and challenging fatphobia and prejudices associated with body size is an important step towards body acceptance.
• Societal beauty standards and fatphobia can impact our attitudes towards our own bodies and the bodies of others.
• Masculinity can play a role in how we view and judge bodies, and it is important to challenge traditional gender roles and expectations.
• Religion can influence the morality of food and dieting, and it is important to separate religious teachings from patriarchal structures and beliefs.Food should not be judged as 'unhealthy' based on body size or shape.
• Challenging fat phobia and promoting body acceptance requires education and advocacy.
• Religious communities should strive to be inclusive and promote a fat-positive environment.
• Resources such as books, podcasts, and individuals can provide support and guidance in promoting body acceptance
• Personal interests and hobbies can provide a sense of joy and fulfillment.

Links

• Ragen Chastain Substack

• Ellyn Satter Division of Responsibility

• Virginia Sole-Smith Burnt Toast Newsletter

• Information Society (Spotify)

• Deep Space 9

• Follow Aaron Flores on IG: @AaronFloresRDN

• Body Image Coaching for Men

• Learn more about Within Health