Happy February! Wouldn’t it be nice if someone you knew kept their eyes out for awesome body positivity content? Well look no further. I got you girl!
I found the following list all on the app Scribd which can be accessed from your phone with a subscription.
This month I found all kinds of great information on body positivity. If you’re a podcast or audiobook listener, there’s something for you or if you prefer to read your books on your phone, I got you.
Hearing about someone else’s struggles, challenges, experiences, and wins lets us know we are not alone in how we feel. The following is a list of inspiring stories from strong people who share with us unique ideas on body positivity.
Audiobooks
More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument by Lexie Kite
Your body is inherently perfect as it is. You are perfect just as you are. Twin sisters, Lexie and Lindsay Kite, Beauty Redefined and More Than a Body remind us of the powerful potential we all possess.
Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap by Dalia Kinsey
An empowering read that was awarded 2022 National Indie Excellence Award Winner, Category: LGBTQIA Nonfiction. This book is empowering. A book where healthy body image meets self-care.
Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
Named Influencer of the Year in 2019, Florence Given, an artist based in London reminds readers that you are perfect just as you are.
Podcast Episodes
Can We Lose Weight Being Body Positive by Quiet the Diet
On Quiet the Diet, “The podcast is a guide to mastering one’s health by listening to one’s self.” This episode explores the sensitive topic of loving your body while holding the desire to lose weight. You’ll feel seen & heard after listening to this episode.
You’re Welcome with Hilary Rushford
Ep 145: What Makes Women Feel Beautiful: Inner Body Positivity Culture
Hilary Rushford, stylist, entrepreneur and all-around best friend, explores interesting topics that help the listener learn what our extraordinary life feels like.
Books
Body Positive is Not a Trend
Eiden Raven
Learn about the history of body positivity and how to gently shift your mindset in this essential read from Eiden Raven.
The Body Hoax: How to Stop Believing in Fantasy Bodies
Emi Howe
Emi Howe, Sociologist, Body Therapist and TEDx Speaker explores the topic of natural diversity and how as a society we have deviated from this way of thinking. Walking us back to ourselves, Emi Howe will make you feel held and seen. A delightful read.
Looking to understand you and your body more? There’s something for everyone and chances are you’ll leave feeling inspired, empowered, and a little more you.
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Kristen Donia is a freelance writer living in a tiny house she built in sunny Southern Oregon. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and has dedicated her life to studying and writing about empathy, vulnerability and enriching the human experience.