EP281 Overcoming Body Shame: Love Your Body Love Yourself with Marla Mervis-Hartmann

Ready to overcome body shame? Marla Mervis-Hartmann from Love Your Body, Love Yourself joins us to discuss body shame and its impact on sexuality and intimacy. We explore how negative body image can lead to shutting down sexually and avoiding emotional vulnerability. We also address the insecurities and discomfort that can arise in relationships due to body image issues.

00:00:00 Love and accept your body.

00:06:00 Question societal expectations of beauty.

00:16:05 Exploring sexuality requires self-inquiry.

00:22:36 Listen to and trust your body.

00:28:38 Embrace and love your body.

00:32:36 Embrace and surrender to pleasure.

00:43:22 Body shaming from medical professionals.

00:45:13 Advocate for your own health.

00:50:11 Body image affects relationships, support is important.

00:57:08 Address body shaming with compassion.

01:03:30 Shift focus to self-love.

01:08:27 Body image and self-acceptance.

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