Episode 226: How to Handle Photos You Hate
Episode Overview
Does looking at photos of yourself trigger intense body shame? Over the last seven years, we’ve seen this time and again: an enjoyable event or experience is ruined as soon as a woman sees photos of herself. This can lead a person to delete precious moments, avoid pictures in the future, and even trigger a return to quick-fix, restrictive dieting.
But does that solve the deeper issues women are experiencing? We say no.
That’s why, in today’s episode, we share some real-life solutions to help you feel more comfortable with photos and a little more at peace with your body.
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Key Points
- Reasons we may not like photos of ourselves
- The mirror-image effect and why full-body photos can feel jarring
- How to move past panic when you see a photo you don’t like
- Reactive responses and value-driven responses
Related Overview
- Episode 163: How Body Shame Can Lead To Future Weight Gain
- Episode 129: How To Reconnect With Your Body After Dieting
- Episode 203: The Difference Between Diets And Habits
Transcript
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