Bodies

How to Be Human

Though it’s one of the greatest privileges in life to have a body, it can also be a difficult and complicated gift, especially for women. Many of us are in a constant battle of trying to understand and be kind to our bodies. In today’s episode, we discuss barriers and fears that hinder our relationship with our bodies, and how we’re working to heal those wounds.

Can you remember a time when you felt neutral and carefree about your body? Anna discusses how her family’s constant commentary on each other's weight trickled down to her at a very young age and contributed to her eating disorders later in life. Though Nina made it out mostly unscathed from that kind of criticism, she remembers how her body development brought unwanted attention at a young age.

In adulthood, factors like illness, abuse, sex, and relationships became crutial to how we took care of our bodies. Over time, we’ve learned to check in and treat it with the tenderness that it deserves. Mindful movement and self care aren’t just buzz words–they’re tools to help heal and develop your relationship with your body. Tune in to today’s episode to hear more about how we’re writing our own rules for our bodies.

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Topics Covered:

• Learning how to give yourself permission to take care of yourself
• How puberty, sex, and childbirth can change our connections to our bodies
• The role of diet culture in how we view and treat our bodies
• Movement as a form of gratification, not punishment
• Creating a nurturing and supportive relationship with your body

Resources Mentioned:

• Family Constellations with Suzi Tucker

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