Summary: “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” ― Brené Brown<br> Today’s guest is a body acceptance activist, motivational speaker, writer and rebel Kai Hibbard.<br> In this episode we discuss:<br> <br> * Why exercise isn’t unhealthy (except the way we portray it in the media and practice it today)<br> * Why we don’t need fitspo<br> * What happens when you confuse “beauty” with “health”<br> * Why self esteem should have nothing to do with body image<br> <br> And why, someday, we won’t be throwing a parade when a size 22 woman get a modeling contract—and more!<br> CONNECT WITH KAI:<br> WEBSITE: <a href="http://toofattoothincantwin.com">toofattoothincantwin.com</a><br> FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kai-Hibbard-of-The-Biggest-Loser-Season-3/114388032436?fref=ts" target="_blank">facebook</a><br> TWITTER: @<a href="http://twitter.com/kaihibbard">kaihibbard</a><br> Read more about Kai and today’s conversation at <a href="http://inmyskinnygenes.com/unsold" target="_blank">In My Skinny Genes</a>.<br> BY THE WAY: If you love the Finding Our Hunger podcast, you have TWO great ways to support us:<br> • Become a <a href="http://patreon.com/findingourhunger">Patreon</a> <br> • Leave an <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-our-hunger/id623698385?mt=2">iTunes review</a><br> Thank you for listening—we appreciate you SO much <3.<br> <a href="http://findingourhunger.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Courage-starts-with-showing-up-and.png"></a><br> Join the conversation at <a href="http://facebook.com/findingourhunger">facebook.com/findingourhunger</a>.<br> Subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-our-hunger/id623698385?mt=2">iTunes</a> or <a href="http://stitcher.com/s?fid=33197&refid=stpr">Stitcher Radio</a>, and make sure to leave a review.<br> MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:<br> WATCH: <a href="http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/nike-turns-cant-can-its-largest-womens-campaign-ever-164059">Nike’s “Better for It” Ads</a><br> READ: EF article on Dove<br> READ:<a href="http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/04/get-healthier-change-system/" target="_blank">Want to Help People Be Healthier? 4 Reasons to Change the Food Industry Instead of Fat-Shaming</a><br> LISTEN: <a href="http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/545/if-you-dont-have-anything-nice-to-say-say-it-in-all-caps">If You Don’t Have Anything Nice to Say, Say It in All Caps</a> (Lindy West on This American Life)<br> READ: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626252270/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1626252270&linkCode=as2&tag=inmyskge-20&linkId=JMAE7AJEB5PCDPCW">Full by Kimber Simpkins</a><br> VISIT: <a href="http://EverydayFeminism.com" target="_blank">EverydayFeminism.com</a><br> Stay hungry,<br><br> @<a href="http://twitter.com/missskinnygenes">MissSkinnyGenes</a><br>
