Episode 86: Weight Loss & Weddings

What is going on with weddings and the weight loss pressure brides have? This is a question I received from someone on my bridal email list. We talk about what is going on with weddings and weight loss and why the pressure is so intense to be so thin on your wedding day. In this episode, we discuss diet culture, capitalism, and patriarchy. We dive into how they work together when having a mindset of being thin on your wedding day. What you’ll learn from this episode: How worthiness is tied up in your weight The different kinds of diet cultures and how they market to get you to spend your money on being thin for your wedding. Taking a pause and really thinking about why you want to be thin on your wedding day Deciding to love yourself, accepting your body, and taking care of your body to be able to be at your best on your wedding day. Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching Get your copy of the book,  Whispers to a Bride: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Bride-handle-stress-drama/dp/B0BCRXBQFN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UXWJVJOF3MNI&keywords=whispers+to+a+bride&qid=1662643892&sprefix=whispers+to+a+bride%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1