Episode 207 Being real about Body Dysmorphia with Darrian

Bringing one of my besties on to talk all about Body Dysmorphia & how she works through those awful thought patterns & rabbit holes. Darrian is like me and a corporate girly who busts hard towards her career goals. She’s an absolute weapon in the gym and has the most beautiful soul out there but that doesn’t absolve her of being weighed down by bad body images and self doubt. She grew up in a home where her father cultured an environment away from calorie counting and body weighing and empowered them to be strong and athletic and although being aware she had predominantly bigger legs she never felt bad about that. Growing up in a small town with school uniforms you don’t get as exposed to bodies in fashion. It wasn’t until she started seriously body building that the body dysmorphia kicked into high gear. Comments from those online or hearing back judges critic aren’t always nice to swallow. We discuss the dangers of ANY physical appearance comments, good and bad, what we hate to see in the fitness industry and how much this space is lacking informed knowledge. Way too many people get caught up in this space for the wrong reasons, completely amplified by social media.As with anything, balance is key. It’s great to self evaluate but don’t self hate. It’s great to be competitive but not at the sake of your well being. It’s great to eat healthy and exercise but not be addicted to it. So many amazing take aways from this convo, I truly feel so blessed I have these inspirational women in my life who are honest and real about their lives too. Perfect way to set the tone of the year 🥰