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The body positive movement inspires people to love their bodies whether they’re 300 pounds or 90 pounds, short or tall. The concept is mostly geared toward plus-size women, but also encourages positive attitudes regardless of race, gender or disability. Plus-size model Ashley Graham made the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue this year – an indication that public attitudes are shifting. At a time when Native Americans are struggling with obesity and diabetes, is it healthier to feel good about ourselves or strive to slim down?
Guests:
Nikki Carter (Lumbee) – Native American plus-size model
Celina Garza (Native Hawaiian) – mother, life coach, motivational speaker and holistic practitioner. She is working with the Strong Heart study focusing on Native Americans
Melissa Trout (Ely Shoshone Tribe) – co-owner of Under the Garter
Break Music: Take U Places (song) Pamyua (artist) Side A Side B (album)
From a historical standpoint we Natives had a dietary that was predominantly Protein rich foods, with less grains, certain foliage, and fruits as well as certain seeds and nuts. We have come so far and yet still forget that we were foragers as well as nomadic