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Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like the person staring back at you doesn't match reality? Or carried a quiet, persistent discomfort about your body that you've never quite been able to name? You might be experiencing body dysphoria—and you're far from alone.

In this episode, Jess opens up about her own 25-year struggle with body dysphoria, tracing it back to childhood comments that shaped the way she saw herself for decades. She breaks down what body dysphoria actually is, how it differs from body dysmorphia and gender dysphoria, and why so many women —especially those with PCOS — experience it without ever having a name for it.

But this episode isn't just about naming the issue. Jess also gets into the real health consequences of body dysphoria — how it fuels shame, disrupts hormones, and can keep you physically stuck no matter how hard you're working. And she shares five practical, honest ways to start addressing it.

 In this episode, we cover:

•   What body dysphoria actually is

•   Why body dysphoria is more than a "feelings" issue — and how it creates a vicious cycle that impacts your hormones, stress levels, and physical health

•   The connection between PCOS symptoms (acne, weight gain, excess hair growth) and poor body image

•    How chronic shame keeps your nervous system activated and your cortisol elevated

•    5 practical ways to address, and hopefully overcome, body dysphoria

Whether you've struggled with your body image for years or just started noticing these patterns, this episode will give you language for what you're experiencing —and a few places to start.

Connect with Jess:

• Instagram: @vitalbalancewithjess 
• Website: jessicatrone.com
• Email: [email protected]

DISCLAIMER: The content shared in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or practitioners and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician prior to beginning any fitness, health, or wellness regimen or routine.