This week Alexa and Katie speak to the inspiring Alexandra Laurence about her experiences surrounding body image, how being an actor can affect it and her journey to self acceptance and positivity. "The perfect body does not exist. It exists when you sort your head out." If you are struggling with issues covered in this episode, please reach out. There are people ready to help and you deserve to be at peace with the thing that gives you so much - your body! Visit Beat at https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk Or call the helpline 0808 8010677. Find Alex's website and blog here www.theminddivide.com Join us in the webiverse! t: @the98percentpod w: www.the98percentpod.com patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the98percentpod . Need a reader for a self tape? Want to earn money reading for others? Have access to castings and a community made by actors, for actors by subscribing to WeAudition, an online video chat community loved by actors and casting directors around the world! Get 25% off your subscription with the discount code 9825 - where you can then earn your money back + more by reading for and rehearsing with actors from the comfort of your own home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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