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Episode 2999:

Dr. Lisa Firestone exposes the deep-rooted origins of negative body image, showing how early life experiences and internalized shame distort our self-perception. Learn how to confront your critical inner voice and reclaim confidence by replacing self-judgment with self-acceptance.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/changing-your-body-image-once-and-for-all/

Quotes to ponder:

"People’s views of their bodies are not only cruel but inaccurate."

"Our bodies are often the biggest target of our critical inner voice."

"It’s about stripping yourself of years of self-hatred, shame and misplaced criticism that just doesn’t belong in the here and now."

Episode references:

The Wizard of Oz: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032138/

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