86. Diet Culture BS - How Social Media Influencers Can Spread Fear Mongering and How To See The Truth About Wellness

Have you heard the nonsense being spread by some influencers that "walking isn't exercise?" We have, and we're calling BS! Join us for a deeper conversation about the harms of diet culture, social media, and fear mongering around health. And get ready, we're feeling spicy as we debunk some myths and misinformation!

The Healing Trio, Maria, Elizabeth and Tara share how diet culture impacts wellness in all of their industries, mental health, nutrition, and fitness. The truth is that there is no quick fix, and if you are worried about something related to health and wellness, please feel free to reach out to Maria, Elizabeth and Tara with their links below. 

 

In this episode:

• How common influencers play into fear mongering.
• Why you should not blindly trust health and fitness advice on social media. 
• The deep roots of diet culture. 
• The BS beliefs that diet culture promotes, and how it impacts mental health, nutrition, and fitness.
• Download the best resource for practicing self care - The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

 

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Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

 

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

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Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

 

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

 

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