In this episode, Jessica and Leslie discuss the journey toward body acceptance and neutrality through community and how this can support in overcoming societal pressures and systemic oppression. They explore how shared values and interests can foster connections that promote healing and liberation, the need for a supportive environment where individuals can thrive without the burden of unrealistic standards, and more.
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Meet Our Guest, Leslie
Leslie Jordan Garcia, MBA, MPH, CERDS, CPT (she/her) is a wellness strategist, certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, and social justice consultant dedicated to healing and liberation. With dual master’s degrees in Business and Public Health and over a decade of experience across military, public health, and nonprofit sectors, Leslie brings depth and heart to her work. Through her practice, Liberati Wellness, she offers HAES®-aligned ED recovery coaching and inclusive movement support, while partnering with organizations like Austin Health Commons and the Hogg Foundation to embed equity and justice into health systems and helping professions, and currently as the Treatment Access Program Manager at Project HEAL.
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