Body Positivity Vs. Body Shaming

Meet Julie and Mika LIVE IN CHICAGO THIS FEBRUARY AT CRE8TIVE CON! Reach out to Julie: julie@cre8tivecon.com Follow Get OBESSED on Instagram-- @getobsessedpodcast 1. The Body Image Cycle Julie breaks down the emotional stages many women experience in their relationship with their bodies: Awareness: When we first notice our bodies being judged — often as young girls. Comparison: Measuring ourselves against unrealistic beauty standards and social media ideals. Criticism: Internalizing those comparisons and turning them into self-blame or shame. Control: Trying to “fix” or change our appearance through dieting, overexercising, or other extremes. Acceptance: Slowly learning to see our bodies with compassion and gratitude. Empowerment: Embracing authenticity, self-expression, and health over perfection. 2. The Influence of Culture and Media Julie unpacks how media messaging, celebrity culture, and social platforms fuel body dissatisfaction and what we can do to filter out the noise. 3. The Role of Aging and Change From puberty to pregnancy to menopause, women’s bodies are constantly evolving. Julie shares insights on how to embrace those changes as signs of wisdom, strength, and life experience instead of loss. 4. The Healing Power of Self-Talk Listeners will learn practical ways to reframe negative thoughts, shift focus from appearance to wellness, and replace judgment with kindness. 5. Tools for Real Body Positivity Julie offers strategies to build a healthier body image, including mindfulness, gratitude practices, surrounding yourself with supportive communities, and focusing on what your body can do , not just how it looks. Why This Conversation Matters The relationship women have with their bodies affects every part of life — confidence, relationships, career, and mental health. By normalizing these conversations, Julie encourages listeners to release the guilt and embrace the beauty of imperfection. Listen and

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Body Positivity Vs. Body Shaming is an episode from Obsessed With Humans On The Verge of Change by Julie Lokun JD and Mika Altidor.

This episode is 00:27:16 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2026.

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