Episode 61 - Grieving the Thin Ideal for Body Acceptance with Meredith Noble
Release Date: 07/11/2019
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Learn more about Meredith Noble
Merideth's Essay - Body Acceptance Begins with Grieving the Thin Ideal
Jeanne Courtney's Article that inspired this work
Kate Harding's "The Fantasy of Being Thin"
Learn more about Aaron's Mens Body Trust Group
Learn more about Glenys Dare to Not Diet
Sign up for updates about the upcoming HAES Care for Diabetes Program