She wants to feel like she’s not the only one who hates her body and feels like her body is disgusting and gross. She wants to feel confident and happy in her body, and break the link between what her scales say every morning and her happiness for the day. We explore how much energy is consumed by thinking about her body and food, and what other people might think, as well as camel toe in yoga pants. This conversation covers some painful topics, but there are also moments of laughter. She begins to cultivate more love and tenderness for her younger self who received harmful messages about her body.

This episode contains mention of eating disorders and brief mention of suicide. If these topics hit home for you, please discern with your own wisdom whether it’s in service to you to listen.