#198: Holiday Q&A: Food Comparison, Friends on Diets, Body Image, Boundary Struggles, and Befriending Rest
If you’re heading into this season feeling overwhelmed, under-rested, or bracing yourself for the inevitable comments about food, bodies, health, or “being good”… you’re in good company. And you deserve support.
Below are the questions I’m answering this month’s community Q&A episode (thinking we should call these Q&As our monthly Full Plate Potluck??? Anyone?!🤣).
My thoughts on the first two questions are free for everyone, and the rest are behind the paywall. Join as a paid subscriber for access to this full Q&A, all other bonus content, and my undying love and gratitude for helping to keep the lights on around here.
Question 1: Prioritizing rest while others are prioritizing diet culture
Question 2: Clothing, Consumerism, and Body Image “Fixes”
Question 3: The Temptation to Restrict with Body Comparison (to our former selves and others)
Question 4: Other People’s Opinions and Choices with Food
Question 5: Comparison and Boundaries with Close Friends and Family
I hope you enjoy this episode, and please use the Substack comments to let me know what questions you have for our next Q&A!
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