S6E4: Loving On You: How to Love Your Body Inside and Out - a podcast by Terri Lomax & Dr. Dominique Broussard

from 2020-04-24T04:13:14

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Bodies. Black bodies. Black women’s bodies. In a world that is constantly telling us that we are not enough...how did you view yourself during adolescence? How has your body image changed over the years? What are the beauty standards you strive to fulfill? How have those standards evolved with societal trends?

In today’s episode Terri and Dom dive into body image for Black women. The ladies discuss their personal journeys of developing a healthy body image. Listen in for tips on ways to love your body. Remember...You.Are.Enough.

Quote of the Day:

"I was built this way for a reason, so I’m going to use it." - Simone Biles

Takeaways:

Ways to Love on Your Body

Have private parties with yourself (cue India Arie)
Keep things in perspective
Give yourself the same compassion and admiration that you give that cute cuddly baby or pet
Affirmations
Being healthy- whatever that means for you...
Compare yourself to you and no one else

TalkBack Tuesday with Dr. Dom

Wisdom Wednesdays with Terri

H.E.R Space Sanctuary

Resources:

Melanin and Mental Health

Therapy for Black Girls

Psychology Today

Therapy for QPOC

Where to find us:

Twitter: @HERspacepodcast

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Facebook: @herspacepodcast