In this week's episode of the Connecting Badgers Podcast, Eating Disorder Services Coordinator Andie Schwabe, LPC, explains body neutrality—what it is, what it isn't, and how to practice it. She shares techniques for cultivating a mindful, non-judgmental relationship with our bodies, and offers tips for navigating conversations about body image with friends and family.
Mentioned Podcasts
- Maintenance Phase Podcast
- Full Plate Podcast
- This is (Not) About Your Body Podcast
Mentioned News Articles
<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/body-neutrality" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">- How to Shift from 'Body Positivity' to 'Body Neutrality' - and Why You Should</a>
<a href="https://time.com/6279423/body-positivity-vs-neutrality/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">- Why Body Neutrality Works Better Than Body Positivity</a>
 
<a href="https://www.uhs.wisc.edu/mental-health/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">UHS Mental Health Services</a>
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Our intro and outro music is ‘Storybook’ by Scott Holmes: scottholmesmusic.com

Proactive Wellness

Connecting Badgers aims to enhance learning and student success by promoting, protecting &amp; restoring mental health while acknowledging that stigma and health disparities exist and can be barriers to care. We provide students with evidence based tips &amp; tools grounded from feminist and trauma informed approaches to increase mental health literacy, which is the knowledge &amp; beliefs about mental health concerns that aid in recognition, management and prevention.