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Have you ever avoided a photo… then years later wished you were in it?

In this episode Sammy and Nat continue the conversation around body image, but this time through a personal lens.

Because body image isn’t always about weight or appearance.

Sometimes it’s:

•  hiding behind other people in photos 
•  avoiding swimming pools and beaches 
•  obsessing over angles and clothing 
•  saying “I’ll take the photo instead” 
•  shrinking yourself before you even walk into a room 

We unpack the subtle ways anxiety and nervous system dysregulation can shape the way we see ourselves… and how these behaviours quietly steal moments, memories, confidence, and connection.

We also explore:
 ✨ The link between anxiety, safety, and body image
 ✨ Why so many women avoid being seen
 ✨ Photos, mirrors & hyper-awareness
 ✨ The hidden messages kids absorb about bodies
 ✨ Why body image is often about protection, not vanity
 ✨ The grief of realising how much life we miss while trying to hide

This episode is honest, vulnerable, reflective, and one that so many people will quietly relate to.

Because the goal was never to become smaller.

It was to finally feel safe enough to be seen.

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