Nov 19 2023 40 mins
What is body image, and why should we care about it?
In this episode, I chat to Michelle Carroll, about the nuances of body image and it's influences such as media, family and peers. We discuss misconceptions of body image, and discuss the multifaceted nature of body image.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:19 Discussing the Nuances of Body Image
00:33 Defining Body Image and its Components
02:15 Understanding Body Confidence and Body Positivity
02:44 The Misconceptions of Body Positivity Movement
05:16 The Importance of Body Image in Health and Fitness
09:24 Personal Journey with Body Image
15:32 The Impact of Fat Loss on Body Image
20:44 Body Image in Sports
24:50 Determining Factors in Body Image Perception
31:05 Strategies to Improve Body Image
36:13 Closing Thoughts
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