Episode 115: Melanie Dale

 

It’s time again for our special crossover episode with Melanie Dale and her show, Lighten Up with Melanie Dale. And today, we tackle the topic of body image—because that isn’t relatable to anyone. When I was in my early twenties, I truly thought that women in their 40’s didn’t deal with this struggle. That is was just a adolescence or twenty-something problem. But news flash, I still want to be attractive. I still struggle to base my worth on something that changes. And that’s why we felt like it was a topic worth talking about. We talk about what shaped our view of bodies in elementary school, triggers for the struggle, what helps us to maintain a healthy view of ourselves, how we feel about our bodies at 40 and how our past affects how we raise our daughters.

 
 

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Takeaways From Our Conversation:

  • We are so hard on ourselves. We often say things to ourselves that we would never say to a friend. We need to take a kinder approach to ourselves. When you look in the mirror, say out loud: Be kind to yourself. Practice gratitude.
  • Tell your story to trusted people. Ask someone to hold you accountable.
  • And remember, everyone is fighting a battle.

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