The PUSH Podcast
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The PUSH Podcast Season 2 Episode 7: Health is a social construct
37 minutes Posted May 7, 2021 at 11:18 pm.
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“I don’t care how you look, I just care that you’re healthy!”

Hmmm…..really, though?

In this episode we tackle shame and stigma surrounding weight, what determine’s a person’s ability to be healthy and how society has created a hierarchy surrounding what “good” bodies should look like.

Also, Cara gets a little heated about Joe Rogan.

Listen in as we dive in to discuss this topic and more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Fitness For All Bodies

Justice Roe Williams

PUSH Fitness Instagram account

The social determinants of health

Ragan Chastain

The long term health effects of playing football

The 4 pillars of athleticism

History of the terms “overweight” and “obese.”

The history of the BMI