Body image isn’t about vanity, it’s about the words and experiences that stick with us long after they’re said. Somewhere along the way, many of us were made aware of our bodies before we even thought to notice them, and those early comments shaped the way we learned to see ourselves. In this episode of Unfiltered Yaps, I share what body image has looked like across different experiences and why shifting how we feel matters more than trying to force ourselves to love every part of how we look.

We’ll talk about your answers to “What was your first experience with body image?” from being called fat in the fourth grade, to classmates suggesting bangs to hide acne, to parents and family members making remarks that still linger years later. I’ll also share why body neutrality feels more real than toxic positivity, how choosing fits I feel good in has changed the way I carry myself, and the reminder that nobody is looking at us as hard as we’re looking at ourselves. Plus, this week’s journal prompt to help you release the narratives that no longer serve you.

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