Welcome back to another episode of the Diabetes Digital podcast. Today we have a very exciting episode,

and this is a conversation that we haven't had on our podcast before, and we are talking all about

body respect within modest communities. And we are a podcast that does prioritize diversity, and we want to have diversity

of perspectives within this podcast and really be a resource for people who are in different

communities like Orthodox Jewish, Muslim, or other faith-based communities where modesty is a

core value, and what body respect looks like within those communities. And also some

tips from somebody within a modest community on how to be more body confident. Yes. And we're

going to be talking with Gila Glasberg, who's a dietitian and certified intuitive eating

counselor. After years of struggling with disordered eating herself, she was inspired to help others

break free from the same cycle.

Today, she empowers girls and women to move away from dieting through live workshops

and intuitive eating groups.

What are we going to be talking about today, Jess?

So today we are going to talk about what are some of the misconceptions of

modesty within, you know, different religious communities. Also, what does body respect mean

in these communities who do have modesty as a core value? We're going to get into some

stereotypes that some modestly dressed individuals face,

whether it's about their confidence, health, or body image, and also assumptions it might show

up in spaces like health care, wellness, or even social media. So it's a really, really good

conversation. And I personally love what Gila says at the end, like what she wants all listeners

to take away from this conversation. And she also has some very good concrete tips for

improving body image, especially if you are somebody in a more modest community. So with that,

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