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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2025 · 40 MIN

10+ Reasons I Love My Ugly Body with Andrea Matthes

from Smaller Stomach, Bigger Life · host Kyla Holley

Welcome to another episode of "Change Your Relationship with Food" with Kyla Holley. In this episode, Kyla is joined by Andrea Matthes, a writer, speaker, trainer, and coach behind the Imperfect Life brand. Together, they delve into topics such as the evolution of Andrea's viral post "10+ Reasons I Love My Ugly Body," which challenged societal norms and celebrated body functionality over appearance. Andrea shares her transformative journey of losing half her body weight, embracing body neutrality, and advocating for self-love beyond societal standards of beauty. The discussion touches on the complexities of body positivity, addressing the pressures of meeting societal expectations, and highlighting the importance of living joyfully in one's body regardless of size. The episode also highlights Andrea's inspiring mission to help individuals prioritize health and life quality over aesthetics through her "Five Simple Habits" philosophy. Join Kyla and Andrea as they challenge the toxic cycle of dieting and promote a message of body acceptance and self-compassion. Don't miss this engaging conversation that empowers listeners to redefine their relationship with food and embrace their unique bodies with pride and care. Kyla Holley Director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour www.acfeb.com Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course Join me here Join the 'No More People Pleasing' Knowledge Bite mini course Join me here Need the Change your Relationship with Food Journal and Workbook by Kyla Holley? Then click here Buy from Amazon Andrea Matthes Writer. Speaker. Trainer. Coach. www.imperfectlife.com Facebook Instagram

<p>Welcome to another episode of "Change Your Relationship with Food" with Kyla Holley.</p> <p>In this episode, Kyla is joined by Andrea Matthes, a writer, speaker, trainer, and coach behind the Imperfect Life brand. Together, they delve into topics such as the evolution of Andrea's viral post "10+ Reasons I Love My Ugly Body," which challenged societal norms and celebrated body functionality over appearance.</p> <p>Andrea shares her transformative journey of losing half her body weight, embracing body neutrality, and advocating for self-love beyond societal standards of beauty. The discussion touches on the complexities of body positivity, addressing the pressures of meeting societal expectations, and highlighting the importance of living joyfully in one's body regardless of size. The episode also highlights Andrea's inspiring mission to help individuals prioritize health and life quality over aesthetics through her "Five Simple Habits" philosophy.</p> <p>Join Kyla and Andrea as they challenge the toxic cycle of dieting and promote a message of body acceptance and self-compassion. Don't miss this engaging conversation that empowers listeners to redefine their relationship with food and embrace their unique bodies with pride and care.</p> <p>Kyla Holley</p> <p>Director of the Australian Centre for Eating Behaviour <a href='http://www.acfeb.com/'>www.acfeb.com</a></p> <p>Join our comprehensive 6 week Change your Relationship with Food online course</p> <p><a href='https://acfeb.thrivecart.com/change-your-relationship-with-food/'>Join me here</a></p> <p>Join the 'No More People Pleasing' Knowledge Bite mini course <a href='https://acfeb.thrivecart.com/no-more-people-pleasing/'>Join me here</a></p> <p>Need the Change your Relationship with Food Journal and Workbook by Kyla Holley?</p> <p>Then click here <a href='https://www.amazon.com.au/Change-Your-Relationship-Journal-Workbook/dp/B0C91KG16R/ref=sr_1_3?crid=10KQQ6XS7PTA9&amp;keywords=change+your+relationship+with+food&amp;qid=1705448202&amp;sprefix=change+your+rela%2Caps%2C241&amp;sr=8-3'>Buy from Amazon</a></p> <p>Andrea Matthes</p> <p>Writer. Speaker. Trainer. Coach.</p> <p><a href='http://www.imperfectlife.com'>www.imperfectlife.com</a></p> <p><a href='http://facebook.com/imperfectlife'>Facebook</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.instagram.com/i.m.perfect.life/'>Instagram</a></p>

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