Confidently She (now on Substack)

If you've considered getting implants, a nose job, etc. you'll like this episode. Here's why I don't agree with the "it doesn't impact anyone except me" response to questions about cosmetic surgery, implants, and fillers. In this episode, you'll hear me break down a few points of consideration most people don't think about when weighing the pro's and con's of these procedures. Putting aside all the health risks, cost, side effects, etc. I'm bringing to light humanist and feminist perspectives of racial appropriation, generational confusion, and economic disparity. These treatments and surgeries widen the economic gap of beauty where the rich can be beautiful and the poor cannot. There must be a deeper level of accountability in how we approach these decisions, and my hope is people stop.

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What does Kim K's "new" body mean for beauty standards? Lots of things, but none of them are new. Listen to this episode to understand the danger of using bodies as fashion accessories, why "extreme" things will always be in fashion, and why we need to have compassion and grace for Kim.

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I don't have all the answers, and I want to be a voice you can listen to when you're struggling. I'm right there with you and working out my own challenges in different areas of life. One thing on my mind lately has been the pressure to have your art, book, podcast, music, or hot takes go viral simply because it's possible. Everyone talks about making money doing something you love, but is that what we are designed for? I'm not sure. This episode was straight off the dome because honestly I had no idea what to talk about. Sometimes (a lot of the time) I bite off more than I can chew and over commit to things in an effort to "hold myself accountable" See? I'm still trying to tame my inner perfectionist and high achiever. I'm still learning how to rest and find rhythms of healthy productivity.

Confidence is not the same for everyone. Especially with body confidence, not everyone is going to have a goal of wearing a bikini all summer or going without makeup. You need to understand your confidence type before you can really understand your confidence goals. Just like with the Enneagram, there's a quiz to find your Confidence Type! Go to www.bodyconfidencequiz.com and discover which of the four confidence types you are. Listen to this episode to get insight to each one and have the encouragement that yes, confidence is possible for YOU, even if you're not interested in wearing a bikini.

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When do you block a guy for hitting on you? Immediately. That's my new answer. Lots of women feel like it's "mean" to block a guy who DMs them with a "compliment" but is that really what he's doing? Or is he sexualizing you right off the bat and making you feel uncomfortable. In this episode, I'm telling the story of why I've recently been on a blocking spree on Instagram, how blocking men strengthens my confidence, and why you should, too.

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Your triggers are signs of where you need healing. People have not always used the same words as insults and compliments. Educating yourself on how other people see the world and what used to be considered attractive, desirable, etc. helps you disarm words that are triggering for you. Body image is shaped by your experience and not everyone experiences the same thing. What is an insult to you might be a compliment to someone else. Listen to this episode to hear about where some of my insecurities came from, my ex who gave my a body image complex, and how I armed myself with tools to disarm triggering words. You'll learn how to breakdown the words you feel insulted (and gassed up) by and build true confidence.

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I was not born confident. Just like I wasn't born insecure. I learned both of those behaviors and patterns throughout my life. But you need to make sure you have the right idea of your destination before you set out, otherwise you will end up in the wrong place. In this episode, you'll hear an illustration from my days as a speech kid. I'm explaining the difference between ego "confidence" and true, grounded confidence. Just remember, this is absolutely 100% something you can learn. It doesn't take competing in speech for 4 years, either.

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Do you know the phases of your menstrual cycle? Yeah, I didn't think so. One reason there's so much shame and taboo around periods is American culture has done an incredible job NOT teaching this in a way that makes any sense to anyone. Listen to this episode to learn about the four phases of a menstrual cycle, my personal period tracking hacks and tips, and why your period is important in healing your body image and increasing confidence.

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Exhausted by all the beauty expectations and cultural pressures placed on women? Same. Believe it or not, weight isn't the only body image issue women struggle with. With all the products marketed to women to change how you look, there are about 1 billion things you could feel self conscious about. So no, body image isn't just about weight. Many, many, many physically fit women struggle with body insecurities (me being one of them) so this episode is breaking down why that is, other things we feel insecure about, and what to actually focus on instead to build your confidence.

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Have you heard of inner child healing? This concept gave me the ick when I first heard it. I was very reluctant to the idea and thought it was weird. Guess what? Inner child healing is how I healed my body image and I didn't even know it at the time. Listen to this exclusive Friday episode (only for paid subscribers on Spotify and iTunes) for a down-to-earth explanation of what inner child is and how you can use this to heal your body image, once and for all.

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