Can a high-tech scale really measure your self-worth? Join us on this episode of the Joosi Sex Podcast as Kim and I, your host Alisa, have a raw and heartfelt discussion on diet culture. We dig deep into the ingrained societal beliefs that equate thinness with health and goodness, revealing the relentless pressure to shrink our bodies to fit these arbitrary ideals. Reflecting on past dieting fads like the ultra low-fat craze of the 90s, we reveal how these ever-changing trends contribute to a toxic cycle of shame and confusion.

Hear our honest takes on the mental and emotional toll these diets have had on us, from the highs of calorie counting to the despair of watching our weight yo-yo despite all efforts. We share our personal battles with diet culture, recounting how strict diet rules and the irrational hope of fitting into old clothes have fed into feelings of failure and disordered eating. Through our stories, we underscore the importance of rejecting shame and acknowledging that the struggle with body image is a shared human experience.

Finally, we confront the dangers of diet pills and extreme workout regimens. Hear about an addiction to Oxy Elite during college and the chilling parallels between dieting and substance addiction. Kim and I emphasize the need for self-compassion in this ongoing journey and advocate for healthier, guilt-free approaches to food and wellness. Tune in for an episode that promises to resonate deeply, offering both insight and solidarity in the quest to break free from toxic ideologies around dieting and body image.