This Is (Not) About Your Body Podcast: Reclaiming Beauty, with Heidi Andersen
Reclaiming Beauty, with Heidi Andersen
I was thrilled to speak with Jessi Kneeland, fellow Ashevillelian, writer, speaker and body image coach, and author of the recent book “Body Neutrality: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues.” Jessi has interesting thoughts on these body image topics and I really appreciate their genuineness and brilliant mind. I recommend their book and listening to their podcast.
In this episode, we have a fun conversation about:
ways Reclaiming Beauty has evolved since I launched the book in 2015
influences on Reclaiming Beauty including studying with the Center for Body Trust® and Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders
Heidi’s decision to let go of the Certified for Eating Disorder Specialist credential
white supremacy and racism in body liberation work
racist origins of fatphobia
how body image work shifts when you bring in a social justice lens
belonging as an important part of healing, and letting go of diet culture as an attachment figure that determines the conditions for belonging
understanding your privileges in this work
the importance of learning from people with diverse and marginalized identities
Here are some ways to hear more what Jessi has to say about this topic:
Jessi’s book, "Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues" is OUT NOW! Pick up a copy from your favorite retailer today.
They also released a new course which pairs nicely with the book which you can purchase from their site: The Body Neutrality Blueprint https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/BodyNeutralityBlueprint
The e-book is out! Grab a copy of Sustainable Movement here: https://www.jessikneeland.com/product-page/sustainable-movement-a-body-neutral-guide-to-health-fitness
Intro to the 4 Body Image Avatars: https://youtu.be/SsxQ9qO0-a4
Find more resources here: https://jessikneeland.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessikneeland/
