Ep.9/Embracing Your Body's Art: A Journey to Self-Acceptance Over 40
Season 2/Episode 9/Embracing Your Body's Art: A Journey to Self-Acceptance Over 40
How often do you stop to truly appreciate your body—not for how it looks, but for all it does for you every day? In this episode, we tackle the pressures of unrealistic beauty standards and explore the journey toward self-acceptance.
I share a powerful story of a life model who embraced her vulnerability and inspired others to see their bodies as works of art. We’ll talk about shifting our focus from appearance to gratitude, finding joy in what our bodies can do, and how to cultivate self-love even in a world that often tells us we’re not enough.
If you’ve ever struggled with body image or felt the weight of society’s expectations, this episode is your reminder to celebrate the incredible masterpiece that is you.
In This Episode, We Cover:
The societal pressures and unrealistic beauty standards that impact our self-perception.
The importance of gratitude and recognizing the incredible things our bodies do for us every day.
A powerful story of a life model who embraced vulnerability and inspired others to see their bodies as works of art.
Practical tips for cultivating self-love and acceptance, including a "double dare" challenge to help you reconnect with your body.
Timestamps / Chapter Markers
00:13 The Fun of Being Over 40
01:13 Our Boobs in Our 30s vs. 40s
01:37 The Western Version of a 10 out of 10
02:18 The Body That We Have
02:33 Survival Mode
03:22 There is No Ideal
03:32 Accountability for Who I am Today
04:48 Exercise & Mental Health
05:49 A Daughter Who Doesn't Look Like Her Friends
06:15 A Really Good Skincare Routine
06:41 Give Me Some of That Ass
07:20 I Don't Always Want to Stand Out
08:04 A Ted Talk by Kerry X
11:49 A Rocking Piece of Art
12:54 Stand Stark Naked in Front of a Full-Length Mirror
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