More Than a Body
Why do we place so much worth on our bodies and what are we beyond them? For years, I’ve derived all of my self worth from what my body looks like and how others view it. I’m not the only one, and the more people I talk to, the more I realize how uneducated we are about the narratives surrounding food and body. Learning to love oneself beyond outward appearance is not easy– it’s a one step forward and two steps back kind of process. Negative relationships with food and body are more prevalent than ever. Eating disorder incidence rates have skyrocketed. Some children as young as eight are already beginning to think about the connotations of food. Despite this, affordable care is nowhere to be found. The issue is silenced and commonly undiscussed. My goal with this podcast is to take even the smallest step in changing harmful narratives centered around eating and exercise. I’m only one person with a head full of curls and a fat crush for peanut butter, but if this reaches just one girl who feels lost and in despair, please know you’ve made it all worth it. This one’s for you.
More Than a Body
Episode 3: Social Media... It's Just a Highlight Reel
In a digital age, we all can get caught up in how others or ourselves look online. This can lead to dangerous comparison games, low self-esteem, a lack of self-confidence, and a pressure to fit into an unrealistic ideal. In this episode, I talk a bit about the harmful aspects of social and traditional media and the role they play in a person's perception of themselves both physically and emotionally. I also touch on the way media can influence a younger generation, exercise culture online, and my own struggle with obsessing over unhealthy accounts. While I may look like I've got it all together on social media, I am still just as human as you-- maybe even more ;) I have bad days, I have acne, I have scars, I have insecurities, I sometimes have a hard time making it to the bathroom (oops). While the online world is everyone's good side, don't allow yourself to believe that is everyone's reality.
Show Notes:
Some body positive and uplifting accounts I like:
@intuitively.eaten
@gabbymale
@hayleymadiganfitness
@jessijeannn
@steph_gaudreau
@coachangelrose
@gabville_fitness
@flourishwithciandra
@livinginyourworth
@itsryannnicole
@sarasfaves
@dylanmurphy.rd
@oshthoughts
@kerrylifecoach