Body Positivity vs Fat Shaming

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Dr Hanan Bushkin mediates a little argument between Gareth and Leigh-Ann about body image. Leigh-Ann (having considered herself fat for most of her life) talks about the importance of feeling comfortable in your skin, and promoting beauty of all shapes and sizes… vs Gareth’s argument of “no one likes to see overweight people and stop making excuses!” Whose side are you on? Dr Hanan weighs in.
20 Mar 2023 English Explicit South Africa Society & Culture · Health & Fitness

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