465-Body Image Perfectionism

You've been doing the body image work. So why are you still having " bad body image days?" Because the goal was never to stop having them. In this episode, I'm breaking down body image perfectionism — the belief that if you heal enough, do the work long enough, follow the protocol closely enough, you'll arrive at a place where your body never bothers you again. That's not healing. That's perfectionism with a wellness label on it. I share the DM conversation that sparked this episode, real examples from my own life — including a chronic pain flare up and a feminist graphic tee that didn't go as planned — and what body image healing actually looks like when it's working. What you'll learn in this episode: What body image perfectionism is and why it's keeping you stuck Why body neutrality — not body positivity — is the actual goal What it means to ride the body image experience instead of chasing perfectionism How chronic health conditions and healthism feed the same perfectionism trap What health professionals must understand before coaching body image effectively Mentioned in the show: The Body Image Coaching Immersive: Coach Corner Vault: Non-Diet Client Assessment Tool: Non-Diet Coaching Certification Waitlist:

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465-Body Image Perfectionism is an episode from The Beyond the Food Show | Women | Empowering | Overeating | Cravings | Health | Inspiration by Stephanie Dodier .

This episode is 00:29:09 long.

This episode was published on Apr 27, 2026.

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