#136: Coping with Photos That Trigger Body Shame & Comparison
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In this bonus episode, I'm answering a listener question about why seeing photos of ourselves—especially in group settings—can trigger feelings of body shame and comparison. The question is specifically about hating a photo and feeling the strong desire to lose weight (despite knowing intellectually that all bodies are worthy bodies, and believing in the anti-diet culture movement).
Tune in to hear more about:
- body neutrality and emotional triggers
- how diet culture conditions us to view our bodies through a critical lens
- why photos can be another form of body checking
- how to cope with photos we hate
- social comparison theory and why we compare ourselves to others
- unraveling the habit of comparison
- intersectionality and body hierarchies
- using self-compassion as a tool for navigating body grief
- practical tips for how to reclaim your body from guilt and shame
- using mindfulness to separate our thoughts from our self-worth
- actions we can take to reduce the negative feelings that accompany photos
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