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Podcast: Diet Culture Dropout
Episode: 66. The Fitness Industry and Disordered Eating with Kira Onesko Jones
Description: This episode features Kira Onesko Jones, a non-diet personal trainer from Kenora, Ontario, who discusses the pervasive issues of disordered eating and toxic fitness culture within the fitness industry.
Kira, alongside Atheana, delves into the alarming statistics revealing the high percentage of fitness professionals struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders. She shares her journey into the non-diet approach in fitness, emphasizing the significance of enjoying exercise and the detriment of associating fitness solely with body changes.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of dismantling diet culture, the impact of fitness challenges, and promoting...