Nope, That's Not Normal
Nope, That's Not Normal
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So much of what we consider normal in terms of our relationship to our body and food is NOT. Join us for bold, unapologetic conversations about the many ways disordered eating has seeped into our lives and how you can finally make shifts to break away from that way of being and thinking into freedom and joy. nopethatsnotnormal.substack.com
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The show focuses on themes such as disordered eating, body image struggles, and self-compassion, with episodes that cover topics like the importance of mindful self-compassion, the ripple effect of healing, and debunking diet culture myths.
So much of what we consider normal in terms of our relationship to our body and food is NOT. Join us for bold, unapologetic conversations about the many ways disordered eating has seeped into our lives and how you can finally make shifts to break away from that way of being and thinking into freedom and joy.
In this episode, Jessica and Marcia explore the journey of body acceptance and the importance of redefining movement. They discuss the toxic aspects of fitness culture, the need to understand health beyond just exercise, and how movement can be viewed as a form of play rather than punishment. The conversation emphasizes listening to one’s body and recognizing the societal pressures that shape our beliefs about fitness and health.
* Connect with Nope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicathiefels/
* Connect with your host, Jessica, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nopethatsnotnormal/
Meet Our Guest, Marcia
Dr Marcia Dernie (she/they) is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, accessible yoga teacher, child of Haitian immigrants, dancer, and chronically ill strength athlete. Their book Movement for Every Body serves as an inclusive roadmap for folks of all abilities, shades, and sizes to enjoy movement. She also provides free and affordable online resources to help folks move better through her platform @MoveWithMarcia.
* https://www.doctormarcia.com/links
* https://www.instagram.com/MoveWithMarcia
Watch The Conversation: Making Movement Neutral, Nourishing and Playful
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