Nicole C. Ayers is on a lifelong healing journey to love and accept herself, especially her body, one part at a time. She is the author of vulnerable books that share her love for her body, her experiences, and stories with the intention of creating windows and mirrors for us.  She’s a blogger, a public speaker, an editor, a loyal friend, a wild soul, an avid reader, a beach lover, a sometime yogi, a paddleboarder, a rookie hiker, a dog walker, a tortoise owner and so much more.   

01:25  Growing up hating my body. Wasn't that the way it was supposed to be?  

03:30  Writing love notes - to own body part at a time  

04:30  Body image and the influence of media, impact on children  

09:15  Body, I love you  

13:00  All of me  

15:00  One in five of us  

16:00  A guided journal and resources for us  

19:20  Giving to others and the impact we can have as authors  

24:30  The Body Positive Movement and the influence of social media  

26:40  Memes - humourous or hurtful?  

31:40  Reach out!  https://nicolecayers.com/

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