Episode 54
Body Positivity, Chronic Illness, & Health At Every Size with Life Coach Michelle Elman
Real Pod · Dear Media
August 12, 20201h 4m
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Show Notes
Michelle Elman is a five-board accredited life coach, body positivity advocate, TED Talk speaker, and author of her debut book "Am I Ugly?" Michelle's has underwent 15 surgeries due to chronic illnesses, which include a brain tumor and hydrocephalus. These surgeries left her with multiple and visible scars that for a very long time, she despised. Michelle explains how nearly losing her life finally gave her the joy and strength to appreciate and love her body. (And also found her wildly popular social media brand #ScarredNotScared!) In three words this episode is ENERGY, ENTERTAINMENT, & INSPIRATION. 4:00-9:00 taking breaks / productivity. 9:35 - 17:54 Michelle’s battle with chronic illness. 17:54 - 23:24 how she switched from body negativity to body neutrality. 23:24 - 31:24 the turning point in her self-love journey after getting hospitalized at nineteen. 31:30 - 35:23 body image and dating 35:38 - 40:38 the beginning of her body positivity advocacy. 41:00 - 42:31 dealing with body shamers. 42:32 - 55:20 Fatphobia and toxic diet culture. 55:30 society’s obsession with being skinny.
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