72. Throwback #1—Break Free from Body Image Struggles and Why Self-Acceptance Doesn’t Mean Throwing in the Towel

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today marks the first episode in my throwback series which will be running over the coming weeks while I take some time to work on my writing. I absolutely love throwbacks because they give us all the chance to reflect and see if we have been applying the information and strategies offered in these episodes, and to determine what we may need to do differently or where we may need to take more action in these areas. Whether you’ve heard them before, or whether this is your first time, you are going to get something valuable out of these episodes, which just happen to be some of my favorites, so get your notepad ready and prepare yourself to soak up the knowledge and wisdom that is coming your way.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This first episode in the series concerns a topic that many listeners—and yours truly—find triggering: body image, the relationship we have with our bodies, and how to positively change this in our culture. In North America, 85-95% of women are either extremely dissatisfied with or flat-out hate their bodies. That’s an epidemic of poor self-image and self-worth, one so widespread that there’s no single cause.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While I was at a Mastermind retreat this past weekend, I learned about Mirna Valerio, an “ultrarunner,” cross-country coach and author of the memoir</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Beautiful Work in Progress</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">. Mirna’s words inspired me to revisit the conversation around body image and discuss it on a deeper level. So for this episode, I’m going to discuss how body image can be an intergenerational issue, explain why body positivity can backfire, and leave you with some powerful parting words from Mirna.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As always, if there is a topic you would like me to discuss or a guest to interview on the podcast, please feel free to contact me at</span> <a href= "mailto:pr@kellytravis.net"><span style=