EP281 Overcoming Body Shame: Love Your Body Love Yourself with Marla Mervis-Hartmann

Ready to overcome body shame? Marla Mervis-Hartmann from Love Your Body, Love Yourself joins us to discuss body shame and its impact on sexuality and intimacy. We explore how negative body image can lead to shutting down sexually and avoiding emotional vulnerability. We also address the insecurities and discomfort that can arise in relationships due to body image issues. 00:00:00 Love and accept your body. 00:06:00 Question societal expectations of beauty. 00:16:05 Exploring sexuality requires self-inquiry. 00:22:36 Listen to and trust your body. 00:28:38 Embrace and love your body. 00:32:36 Embrace and surrender to pleasure. 00:43:22 Body shaming from medical professionals. 00:45:13 Advocate for your own health. 00:50:11 Body image affects relationships, support is important. 00:57:08 Address body shaming with compassion. 01:03:30 Shift focus to self-love. 01:08:27 Body image and self-acceptance. Stay Connected with Marla Mervis Hartmann Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways/ Join CLIMAX... The Pleasure Positive Living Membership Community CLIMAX | https://www.pleasurepositiveliving.com/offers/bnooZS3J If you want to be on an episode like this, you can sign up to become a VIP member. Fall in love with yourself, bring your heart's deepest desires to reality, experience the magic of intimacy, and create a fulfilling sex life. Complimentary Pleasure Positive Discovery Call Interested in hopping on to chat with one of us? CLICK HERE to sign up for a time slot. This is your opportunity to get coaching/advice from us, ask a question directly or talk about our Sex & Intimacy Coaching Program. Visit https://calendly.com/pleasurepositive/pleasure-positive-discovery-call to book a time that works best for you. Support the Show Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/ClitTalkConfidential Download our free audio training: The Ultimate NO BS Guide to Self Pleasure & Sexual Intimacy 💦On our top-rated sexuality podcast, Pleasure Positive, we’ve synthesized 200+ episodes with the best sex, intimacy, and masturbation hacks. 💦Take your self pleasure game from 0 to 100 real quick and blow any partner's mind in bed. 💦This FREE Audio Training takes you step by step to explore your sexuality, communicate more meaningfully around desires and up-level your bedroom mojo. VISIT https://www.pleasurepositiveliving.com/guide to sign up and get access. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices