Get Naked, The Body Image Podcast

TW: Physical Intimate Partner Violence.
 
My friend Jaclyn stopped by the studio to talk about some deep experiences, how to spot a cycle of abuse, and how she's healing and transmuting the pain and rage of her own situation into a beautiful message.
 
Please don't be afraid to reach out if you or someone you love is in a violent situation.  Talk to a therapist or call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

My lifelong friend Christine stopped by to chat about her life in the cannabis industry, being honest and in tune with yourself, parenthood, and healing both mentally and physically.  We tap into business ownership, and harnessing your "you" in everything you do.  And acknowledge that how comfortable you feel in your body can have a lot to do with who's around you.
 
Find your people, love them, and let them love you.
 
And for all questions cannabis, hit up Christine on IG @gamezmama

Rebecca Steward joined me for a conversation about movement, body image in the fitness professional space, and what it's like getting used to a changing body.Find her on IG @rebeccastewart.co

Sean stopped by to discuss style vs. fashion, using style as armor, how to make shopping easier, and creating your personal style through self-kindness and discernment.  All by figuring out what it is you like, and WHY you like it!

Kimm from Whyld Beauty Co sat down with me and we talk everything from business ownership, starting businesses, relationships, and surrounding yourself with GOOOOOD women.

My best friend and resident "oh fuck, help me through this" gal sat down with me to talk about HOW to feel your feelings, and how actually sitting in the uncomfortableness can ease your fears, worries, and distrust of your body image.
 
She's got actionable tips, and a million wonderful analogies to put it all in perspective.
 
Is sitting in the shitty feelings terrible?  It can be, but EMOTIONS pass through you in 90 seconds IF YOU LET THEM.
 
Remove yourself from your thought process and allow yourself to be a witness to what's going on in your head.
 
And don't you dare be afraid to talk to someone about what's going on up there!
 
You can find Molly on Psychology Today as well as at Olive Branch Therapeutics.

This one is deep, friends.  We talk about the affects of SA and Narcissistic Abuse on our body image, and self image as a whole.
Katherine is a spiritual tattoo artist, makeup artist, and co-owner of Dark Willow Emporium, a spiritual shop in Carson City, NV.  She graciously stopped by and stepped deep into vulnerability with me to tell her story, and ask questions about mine.
 
We dive into what it feels like to be trapped in these abusive situations, the mental toll they take, and how to come back to yourself once you're free.
 
Katherine's biggest tip?  Find out who you are and what you like, and begin living as authentically as possible.  From what you do, to what you wear, to how you respond to requests.  Authenticity is the key to feeling like your best self.

Stephanie and her husband own my favorite nipple pasties company, Pastease.  We start the call talking with how Pastease came to be and their most recent rebrand, which focuses on women's empowerment and acceptance of their bodies.  They've always expressed a desire for women to feel comfortable and powerful in their bodies, but they've upped the ante as Stephanie's realized she doesn't need to teach the women wearing Pastease to raves how to feel comfy with themselves.  She doesn't need to teach the people using Pastease in intimate settings howe to embrace and explore their bodies.
 
She's ready to teach every day women how powerful, sensual, and GOOD they can feel, wearing Pastease to clean their bathrooms.  Or relighting a spark in a partnership.  Or just to be comfortable with the way their own unrestricted body moves.  Because when women feel free to be THEMSELVES in their own body, the world is truly a better place.
 
Stephanie relays how she's been able to speak to ravers and church goers alike through her product.  And we touch on how her kids have grown up in their business, learning respect for women and people beyond their bodies.
 
And her big tip?  Treat yourself and speak to yourself like you would your dog, with love and kindness.  If you wouldn't say the things you're saying to yourself to any other living thing... it's time to rethink your mindset.
 
find Pastease online, at Pastease.com, on IG at @Pastease