If you’ve ever felt like body thoughts take up way too much of your brain space, this episode is for you.
Body image work isn’t about loving your reflection 24/7 — it’s about learning how to stop obsessing over your body so you can shift your focus back to living the big, rad life you deserve.
In this episode, I break down the four research-backed pillars of positive body image — appreciation, respect, functionality, and embodiment — and show you how body image flexibility is the key to making it all practical in real life.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- Why obsessing over your body hijacks your mental energy and joy
- The four pillars of positive body image (and how to practice each one)
- How hustle culture and “just be disciplined” can actually keep you stuck
- A simple ABCD framework to catch obsessive thoughts before they spiral
- Why the ultimate goal isn’t to think about your body more — it’s to think about it less
Research mentioned:
- Tylka, T. L., & Wood-Barcalow, N. L. (2015). What is and what is not positive body image? Body Image Journal
- Alleva, J. M., & Tylka, T. L. (2021). Body functionality: A review of the evidence. Body Image Journal
- Piran, N. (2017). Embodying the mind, embodying the world: An integrated model of embodiment. Body Image Journal
- Sandoz, E. K., et al. (2013). Body image flexibility and ACT. Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science
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