Body Kindness

#64 - The Beauty of Being a Misfit - A Manifesto for Everyone Who Doesn't Fit In

09 Jan 2018

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Lidia Yuknavitch is a MISFIT and she wants you to know it's OK to be one too. In fact, it's necessary. In her latest book, The Misfit's Manifesto Lidia and her guest authors share their stories for what it's like being on the outer edges where you don't fit in. We layer the "outsider complex" with Body Kindness, discussing the "false fictions" people believe about our bodies and our health. How acceptance of the problems in our culture labeling certain bodies as "bad" or "wrong" (not that WE ARE WRONG) is valuable to move forward and feel our worthiness. Contrary to our beliefs, misfits are desperately needed in society. Our stories are a form of knowledge and we've been through trauma, adversity, and chaos that has strengthened us and we can help strengthen our culture too. About Lidia: Lidia Yuknavitch is the national bestselling author of the novels The Book of Joan, The Small Backs of Children, Dora: A Headcase, and the memoir The Chronology of Water. Her new book is The Misfit's Manifesto. Her acclaimed TED Talk "The Beauty of Being a Misfit" has over 2 million views. She is the recipient of two Oregon Book Awards, a Willamette Writers Award, and was a finalist for the 2017 Brooklyn Public Library Literary Prize and the 2012 Pen Center Creative Nonfiction Award. She writes, teaches, and lives in Portland, Oregon. Follow Lidia: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Books --- Support the show Thank you to our generous supporters! We are working toward our goal to fund the full season. Can you donate? Please visit our Go Fund Me page. --- You can subscribe to Body Kindness on iTunes and Stitcher. Enjoy the show? Please rate it on iTunes! - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1073275062 Are you ready for Body Kindness? Get started today with my free e-course and on-demand digital training. Learn more - http://bit.ly/2k23nbT The New York Times Book Review calls Body Kindness 'simple and true'. Publisher's Weekly says it's 'a rousing guide to better health.' http://bit.ly/2k228t9 Watch my videos about why we need Body Kindness on YouTube. https://youtu.be/W7rATQpv5y8?list=PLQPvfnaYpPCUT9MOwHByVwN1f-bL2rn1V --- Enjoy the show? Please subscribe and rate it. Have a show idea or guest recommendation (even yourself!) E-mail [email protected] to get in touch. Join us on the Body Kindness Podcast Facebook group where you can continue the episode conversations with the hosts, guests, and fellow listeners. See you there! Nothing in this podcast is meant to provide medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Individuals should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

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