Let's Talk Body Image and Self-Talk with Dr. Beverley David - Winter 2024

In this episode, recorded on February 27, 2024, Gina discusses body image and self-talk with Dr. Beverley David. Dr. Beverley is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep Research (Insomnia) and a Master's in Health Psychology.You can find the full video hosted at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodwinter2024Topics covered:Introducing body image, self-talk and the thoughts we carry around 10-30 % of Men, 20-40% of women report being dissatisfied with their body type  Developmental psychology and at what age does it all begin  We are human sponges, the role of social media and magazines Growing up seeing and confirming bias and beliefs  Dieting and how do you perceive your body?   Body Image over your lifespan  Self-esteem and self-worth; waiting on your weight to start your life Sitting and enjoying the magic happening in the moment, stop comparing ourselves Body image versus negative self-talk and how they are intertwined You are more than what you look like!  Thinking negatively, feeling negative and the impact on your life Doing!!! Start to enjoy life  Body positivity movement and how it got tied into weightFeeling judged and feeling attacked, and becoming very sensitive to comments Spend time with yourself and be caring, be compassionate and be curious  Capture and notice when words hurt, and ask yourself if you can replace those words How do you know if you have body dysmorphia?  Are you able to accurately assess yourself Focus on feeling good in your clothes, matching your clothes to your personality, not your body   What can you do right now to shift the dialogue to a more positive one? Turning the volume up on other things, think differently to do different Practice being more mindful and present Re-learning to experience body positivity Be aware of how much time you spend on social media Using your body for moments of joy because your body is so amazing Catch your emotions and look at how they are impacting you Things you want to be on the lookout for that may indicate you could use some extra support  You are worthwhile, slow and steady wins the race Find Dr. Beverley:https://www.yourpsychologycentre.ca/@drdrbeverleyTo learn more about The Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.