Ever battled with body image issues? Wondered how to support your children’s body image in a world teeming with distorted and unrealistic standards? That’s exactly what we discuss with our guest Marci, a seasoned Resiliency Coach and Body Image Advocate. She strips down her journey of battling body image issues and her recovery process while also sharing how she found the courage to write a book about her life. Marci’s story is a testament to resilience and the power of owning one’s narrative.
In our conversation, Marci passionately discusses her endeavours in supporting children’s body image, especially for parents. She explains her mission of creating practical tools to reinforce children’s body image and self-esteem. Amidst this, she also navigates towards the necessity of teaching children about media and marketing and the significance of saturating them with positive messages. But the conversation doesn’t stop there. We plunge into the problems around demonizing fat, and how we should be more conscious about our reactions when our children grapple with negative beliefs about their bodies.
As Marci recounts her journey towards recovery and self-love, she paints a vivid picture of her battles with guilt, shame, loss, illness, and unhealthy relationships. With her innate storytelling ability, she exemplifies the strength of embracing one’s unique self and the courage it takes to be brutally honest. Her insights on being your authentic self loud and proud are nothing short of inspiring. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, packed with lessons on resilience, self-love, individuality, and joy. It’s not just a conversation; it’s an awakening to embrace unconventional living, boost confidence, and spread positivity.
Marci Warhaft, “The Resiliency Rebel”, is a Coach and recognized expert on body image and self-esteem Marci is also the author of “The Good Stripper: A Soccer Mom’s Memoir of Lies, Loss and Lap Dances” where she shares in raw, honest and intimate detail her eye-popping journey to self discovery. By turning a life of turmoil into an example of tenacity and resilience, Marci uses her experiences to help others release themselves of the shame, guilt and insecurities that keep them from living their lives with the joy they deserve.
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