No Hierarchy to Suffering: Body Grief with Jayne Mattingly

Jayne Mattingly is a disability and body image advocate, eating disorder recovery coach, artist, and founder of The AND Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to destigmatizing mobility aids. Through her lived experience with chronic illness, disability, and an eating disorder, she developed the concept of Body Grief. In this episode, she breaks down Body Grief’s seven stages, as she and Sarah dive into the emotional toll of living in a changing body, the importance of community in the healing process, and how to move toward body trust. Jayne shares her personal journey and offers insight into reframing our relationship with our bodies. Don’t miss this powerful conversation, and pre-order This is Body Grief, for a deeper dive.More on Jayne Mattingly: Website: jaynemattingly.com Instagram: @jaynemattingly The AND Initiative: theandinitiative.orgListen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com/This Changes Everything Voicemail: Send in your question by calling or texting ‪(313) 338-8828‬Head to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code TCE to get UP TO $300 off today!Go to https://www.greenchef.com/tcefree and use code tcefree to get started with FREE Salads for two months plus 50% off your first box.Get $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to https://nutrafol.com and enter the promo code CHANGESCancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to https://rocketmoney.com/tce today.DISCLAIMER: This podcast offers information for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Always consult a qualified mental health provider for medical or mental health concerns. The host, guests, and network disclaim responsibility for any decisions or actions you make based on information provided by this podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.