Have you struggled with body image throughout your life?
Have body image issues been persistent?
Have you had periods when your body image was positive, but then took a turn?
In a recent Podcast The Truth About Addiction with Dr. Samantha Harte, she interviews Dr. David Wiss in an episode called “Body Image in Recovery: Can We Fall in Love With the Body we Have Instead of Being at War With It?” Listen on Apple Podcast or on Spotify.
In this episode, David tells his personal story of recovery from drug addiction and then segues into a rich discussion about body image. Several tips for improving body image are offered in this episode:
- How to stop overexercising and find balance by switching up your routine.
- Facing the trade-off between physical and mental health.
- How to lean in to “trust” and make peace with the body that you live in.
- The importance of finding ways to build self-confidence in ways other than changing your appearance.
- Exposure therapy for body image.
Do you have personal experience recovering from body image disturbance? Share with us what works for you!