Ep. 95 - The Problem with the ‘Body Positivity’ Movement

These days we are told to embrace and celebrate everything about ourselves and our bodies. Even the morbidly obese are encouraged to be "positive" about a physical state that may well kill them. I think this is the wrong approach. For one, it prevents honest self-assessment which prevents self-improvement. For another, it encourages us to remain obsessively focused on ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices