Body Shaming Baggage

Trigger Warning: This episode contains frank discussions about body image, self-esteem, and societal pressures, which may be sensitive or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.  HelllllloooooOOOOooooo and welcome back to another episode of Honoring Play! Today, we are getting vun-er-a-ble! Samuel and Kristen have a heart-to-heart chat that goes deep into the nitty-gritty of body image, self-worth, and how society's standards can mess with our heads. In this episode, we're keeping it real and sharing our personal stories, all the feels, and some badass ways to boost self-love to block out the judgmental noise (including in your own head). Key takeaways: Talking to Yourself Like a Friend: Find out why the way you talk to yourself matters big time when it comes to feeling good about your body. Explore how this translates to working with young children. Your Past Shapes Your Present: Explore how your early experiences and the messages you received as a kid can stick with you and influence how you see yourself. Learn some things to say or do to ensure what sticks is body positive! Embracing Body Love: Get ready to take action with practical tips on promoting body positivity in the lives of children. We're all about showing kids that their worth extends way beyond their physical appearance. Closing thoughts: Listen in to to get real with us and start shedding those layer of self-doubt and criticism to get to the raw beauty within each of us.   Get on the wait lists for Kristen's upcoming course ECE CEO or her Play Provisions Club Grab Samuel's poetry book, "Bloom", out now!   Find Kristen: - kristenrbpeterson.com  - @kristen.rb.peterson   - @undone.entrepreneurFind Samuel: - honoringchildhood.org  - @honoringchildhood