Reclaiming Body Image: Resources for Healing, Acceptance, and Embodied Living

Exploring the roots of body image struggles and resources to help you move toward healing, embodiment, and self-acceptance.

Body image is a struggle that many of us inherit, whether from our families of origin or from the broader society that we live in. From the time that we are young, we are given messaging telling us that our bodies need to change or that we must put in extra work to maintain the way our bodies currently look and that we should feel shame for changes that occur. Regardless of gender, age, or race, in some way, most of us are told that our bodies are not enough.

This can set the stage for unhealthy or even toxic relationships between ourselves and our bodies, and repairing those relationships requires us to go against the social narratives that we are being actively fed by a world that tells us that we should change. If you’re wanting a better relationship with your body but need support or guidance in getting there, these resources provide an intersectional look into how to begin cultivating the relationship with your body that you desire.

Books

A few team picks, check out our list.

Podcasts

• Becoming the People Podcast, Ep 1: The Body with Sonya Renee Taylor

• Be Well Sis: The Podcast, Reclaiming the Black Body: Healing from Trauma & Diet Culture

• Every Body Podcast

• The Body Trust Podcast

• Yes, and Body Politics

If you’d like more personalized support around body image, self-acceptance, or healing your relationship with your body, we’re here to help. Let’s work together to build a more compassionate, embodied connection with yourself. Check out our team and schedule a free consultation today!