The Spicy Fat Podcast is for 40+ women trying to make sense of their bodies, brains, and hearts.

Spicy Fat: Episode 12: Why The F*ck Do I Have to Be Thin?

In this episode, host Carlen Costa explores the question she senses many women grapple with: Why do we feel the need to be so thin? She reflects on societal expectations and the lack of representation of fuller-figured women in the media. She discusses how she came to have a better understanding of her body and the impact of ADHD and executive dysfunction on her relationship with food. She also shares her experience with histamine intolerance and the importance of self-compassion and self-acceptance.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring the Need to Be Thin
03:28 The Impact of Societal Expectations and Media Representation
08:30 The Cumulative Effects of Societal Pressure
12:11 ADHD and Executive Dysfunction in Relation to Food
36:31 Embracing Self-Compassion and Self-Acceptance

Listen and learn more:
https://www.spicyfat.com/
www.carlencosta.com
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