#16 - Toxic Positivity & Why Negative Feelings Matter

01/12/22 • 67 min

On this week's episode, Naomi & Sadie discuss toxic positivity and how “good vibes only” messaging pushes us towards seeking perfection via external rules & societal constructs (and also bypasses ALL of the negative things that happen as a result of trauma, mental health issues, and experiencing marginalization or oppression). Plus, we share how toxic positivity is directly tied into diet culture & how the personal development industry is basically made up of rich dudes telling women they need to be more positive in order to be successful. And don't miss our whole related side conversation about Rachel Hollis!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
And be sure to check out Shame Free Fitness, Sadie's new training program for fitness professionals who strive to be the change within an industry that is centered around diet culture. Enrollment will reopen in early 2022, but you can click here to get on the waitlist now!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
This episode references:
Parenting Resources - @mrchazz, @biglittlefeelings, @lisaalamode, @manifestdestini
19 Self-Improvement Industry Statistics You Probably Didn't Know Before
Maintenance Phase Podcast - Rachel Hollis Part 1 & Rachel Hollis Part 2
Joyn - Free Body-Inclusive Movement

Stay in touch with the pod on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
And here's where you can continue to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @sadiemsimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi

Previous Episode

#15 - New Year, Same Us!

Get ready for a fun & candid New Year's episode! It’s officially 2022, and Naomi is still rebelling against structure & rigidity, and Sadie is still loving a schedule and a well-established plan. Even though we both function from two pretty opposite operational styles, we both agree that setting any kind of New Year’s resolution, intention, or goal should be something you WANT to do, not something you feel like you HAVE to do because it’s January. There’s nothing magical about January 1st. We’re chatting about all things New Year's: setting realistic resolutions, dry January, a few fun rants about Noom, sugar fasts, detoxes, & WW...and more!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
And be sure to check out Shame Free Fitness, Sadie's new training program for fitness professionals who strive to be the change within an industry that is centered around diet culture. Enrollment will reopen in early 2022, but you can click here to get on the waitlist now!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
This episode references:
Maintenance Phase Podcast - Weight Watchers
Maintenance Phase Podcast - The Keto Diet

Next Episode

#17 - What's the Deal With Beauty Standards?

In this week's episode, Naomi & Sadie are talking about beauty standards: what they are, how they’re harmful, and how we can approach certain beauty rituals in an autonomous way that gives us the freedom to decide what we actually want to be doing vs. what society expects us to do in regards to our appearance. We also cover Hype House, grey hair, and how being told you look younger than you are is a weird compliment to receive. Plus, we’ve shared before that complimenting weight isn’t a great idea because it upholds societal standards that smaller is better (which is inaccurate). But what about complimenting someone’s hair? Or their clothes? Or their overall attractiveness? Is that okay? You’ll have to listen to hear our thoughts on this!
You can stay up to date on all things Satisfaction Factor by following us on IG @satisfactionfactorpod!
And be sure to check out Shame Free Fitness, Sadie's new training program for fitness professionals who strive to be the change within an industry that is centered around diet culture. Enrollment will reopen in early 2022, but you can click here to get on the waitlist now!
Here's where to find us:
Sadie Simpson: www.sadiesimpson.com or IG @thesadiesimpson
Naomi Katz: www.happyshapes.co or IG @happyshapesnaomi
For this episode's transcript, visit: www.satisfactionfactorpod.com
This episode references:
The Body Is Not An Apology - Sonya Renee Taylor
The Beauty Myth - Naomi Wolf
The Perceptions of Beauty at Work
What’s Wrong With the ‘War on Obesity? A Narrative Review of the Weight-Centered Health Paradigm and Development of the 3C Framework to Build Critical Competency for a Paradigm Shift
Being Pretty Is A Privilege, But We Refuse To Acknowledge It

Satisfaction Factor - #16 - Toxic Positivity & Why Negative Feelings Matter

Transcript

Naomi Katz00:00:03.779

Welcome to Satisfaction Factor, the podcast where we explore how ditching diet culture makes our whole lives more satisfying.

Naomi Katz00:00:19.379

Hey, everyone. Welcome back to Satisfaction Factor. I'm Naomi Katz, an Intuitive Eating, body image, and self trust coach providing anti diet support to free thinking grownups who want to reclaim their autonomy and consent from diet culture.

Sadie Simpson