Ep. 128 | Beyond BMI: Redefining Body Positivity Using a Holistic Approach with Kelsey Ellis

In this episode, Dr. Avanti and body positivity coach Kelsey Ellis discuss the evolution and deeper meaning of body positivity, emphasizing its roots in inclusivity for marginalized bodies. They explore the limitations of BMI as a health indicator and advocate for a holistic approach to health that includes nutrition, movement, mental health, and sleep. Kelsey shares practical steps for fostering body acceptance and self-compassion, encouraging listeners to engage in self-reflection and connect with their inner selves. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and challenging societal beauty standards, promoting body liberation, and the interconnectedness of individual and collective healing.

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Today on The Healing Catalyst:

  • Exploring the origins and deeper meaning of body positivity

  • Limitations of BMI as a health measure and the need for a holistic health approach

  • Four pillars of health: Nutrition, movement, mental health, and sleep

  • Tips for fostering body acceptance and self-compassion

  • Importance of challenging societal beauty norms

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Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda can be a health catalyst for achieving optimal wellness in modern life.

Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions and prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Longevity Formula and The Health Catalyst.

The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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