Society has conditioned us to judge health by appearance, our own and others', through media, fitness culture, and even our healthcare system. But looking "fit" doesn't mean you're healthy, and carrying more weight doesn't mean you're unhealthy. We're breaking down why appearance is a terrible health metric, introducing the health triangle (physical, mental/emotional, and social health), and explaining why body composition doesn't tell the whole story. From the social media trap and genetics reality to real stories of coaches who were at their leanest but least healthy, we're covering what actually matters for your wellbeing. Plus, we're giving you actionable steps to stop judging your health by the mirror and start measuring it by what truly counts: how you feel, how you function, and how you're nourishing all dimensions of your health, not just the visible ones.

Ready to ditch diet culture for good in 2026? Diet culture is more than just fad diets and calorie counting—it's a pervasive belief system rooted in racism, sexism, and control that convinces us our bodies are problems that need constant fixing. From the dark history of moralizing food (yes, the graham cracker guy has a wild backstory) to the modern marketing machine exploiting our insecurities on social media, we're breaking down where diet culture came from, how it shows up in your everyday life, and most importantly, how to break free from it. We'll cover the red flags to watch for (like moralizing food as "good" or "bad"), why shame never creates lasting change, and practical ways to pursue your goals—yes, even aesthetic ones—from a place of worthiness instead of punishment. Because ditching diet culture isn't giving up, it's choosing a life with more peace, energy, confidence, and actual health.

Learning to model body positivity at home isn’t about perfect affirmations or forcing confidence — it’s about the tiny, almost invisible moments your family sees every day. The way you talk about food, how you treat your hunger cues, the sigh you make in the mirror, the language you use around movement. These patterns shape more than we realize. This week’s conversation breaks down how to shift those habits with compassion, honesty, and a lot less pressure. It’s a grounded, practical take on building a home culture where bodies aren’t judged — they’re simply lived in.

In this blog post, we’re breaking down key insights from our latest Black Iron Radio episode, where coaches Morgan, Joyce, and Acacia dive into the concepts of body positivity and body neutrality—what they mean, how they differ, and why each approach can serve a different purpose in someone’s body image journey. They explore everything from how these movements have evolved, to the pressures of toxic positivity, to finding peace with your body through neutrality. Whether you’re working through body image struggles yourself or supporting someone else, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives and practical mindset shifts that can help create more freedom and flexibility around food, fitness, and self-image.